What an awesome vacation! This home met all our expectations and more. The owner was very informative from the time we booked our vacation, at our arrival, while visiting the island and as we departed. The home is as pictured. Having the beach chairs, beach towels, and cooler to use was an added bonus. We loved the Mangel Halto beach which was in front of the home. Often there were times when only my family was on the beach. How much more relaxing can a vacation be? We loved all of the beaches in Aruba but this was one of our favorites due to proximity to the home and snorkeling. We plan to visit again and will plan to return to this home!

This was an amazing place to stay!!!! We love to snorkel and all we had to do was walk out the front door. The place was super nice 3 bedroom 3 bath with a wonderful fenced in back yard. All toiletries were there and ready… even shampoo and conditioner, hair dryers, straight iron, soap. Many nice beach towels and bath towels! Owners were super responsive to any questions and extremely helpful!!!! Will be back!!!! Loved it!

A very nicely appointed home. Right across the street from fantastic snorkeling spots. Away from the rush of tourist traps yet still close to all the amenities. My favorite beside Mangel Halto was Baby Beach, less than 10 minutes. This was a great place for me and my friends. Will definitely be a repeat visitor.

Aruba is definitely a little piece of heaven on earth, And our stay at this property made it even more perfect. This gem has all the comforts of home and spectacular views. The house had recently sold, but the previous owner and the current owner were the most amazing people to work with and made the transition absolutely perfect and flawless for us. They were both SO responsive and helpful. It was the perfect vacation.

The location was great with gorgeous views of the water and amazing sunset viewing nightly. My husband and i snorkeled every day, and always saw tons of beautiful, brightly colored fish! The house was very spacious for two! I turned the third bedroom into an exercise room and dressing area. I so appreciated the combo step- in bathtub and shower in the bathroom off the master. The bathrooms were lovely, with lots of natural light. Please anticipate decor more like a family home than the luxury of a resort. Needs some maintenance and newer furniture, but overall felt cozy, safe and private, without all the hustle and bustle of the high rise area! Just steps from the front door is one of the best snorkeling spots in Aruba! The other one was Boca Catalina. With a rental car --shops, restaurants, the butterfly farm and other lovely beaches (including Boca) are only 10-20 minutes away. This is a great place to build forever memories!

This house is in a fantastic location - far enough away from the resort area to be less crowded and noisy and close enough that it is an easy commute for activities, dinner, etc. It is right off the best snorkeling in Aruba - if you go to the end of the mangroves and do the drift route, the variety of corals and fish is fantastic. But do your research first, as the drift route is for advanced snorkelers since the current is quite strong. Once you start there's no going back as the current is too strong to swim against and the reef blocks you from going into shore until you find one of the reef breaks. The reef gets more shallow as you get closer to the break; we have advanced snorkeling equipment and found it a challenge to keep far enough from the reef until we got to the break. The house itself is comfortable. The house has actually recently been sold; we had a problem with the dryer and the new owner was super responsive and had it fixed within 24 hours.

We really enjoyed this location! A lot of time was spent on the front porch gazing at the beautiful blue water. The house had everything that we needed. There was plenty of space for 3 couples.

Awesome, spacious home with multiple bedrooms nicely spread out. Fully stocked kitchen w/ large dining table. Across the street from beautiful beach w/ great snorkeling. Would definitely recommend renting a car if you want access to grocery stores & getting to the many fabulous excursions since they are on the other side of the island by the tourist resort area since although taxis are easy to get they are quite expensive going back & forth. There’s a fabulous neighborhood bar just down the street & a wonderful over the water restaurant a short 10 minute walk away. Definitely recommend for larger group or families!

Spacious home, a little out dated. Needs the back cleaned up and chaise lounges.

The home was very roomy and had all you could need if you wanted to just hang out there. You are right across from a great dive/snorkle site but not in the middle of the tourist area. If you drive only 10 minutes you can be in the middle of plenty of shopping. It was in a safe residential type area and the view was amazing! The owners were helpful with any question or concern immediately. Can't wait to go back! .

Easy communication with owner Great information about area We love to get away outside the resorts so this is a great spot. Easily fit 5 adults - very comfortable

We loved this vacation home because it was away from the crowds of tourists in Aruba. We could snorkel and swim right across the street. The house had everything we could want, lots of space, air conditioning, washer and dryer, and a nicely outfitted kitchen. Great restaurants are in the neighborhood. We would stay here again.

We enjoyed the location and size of the house for our group. The outdoor shower was convenient when returning from the beach. Quick responses to any problems was appreciated and the view was great. We would return to enjoy this property in the future.

Quiet location. Great views from front. House had all necessary amenities. Will definitely rent again.

This was our first trip to Aruba and this house did not disappoint. The central location on the island is perfect for getting around anywhere you would like to go, and the snorkeling at Mangel Halto Beach is the best on the island. We bought lots of fresh fish at the Centro Di Pesca at the end of the road and cooked at the house almost every night. It was really nice staying in a local neighborhood instead of the Las Vegas style atmosphere of the hi-rise hotel district. We even had our own private little beach just five steps down the cliff across the street. Debbie and Steve, thank you for your hospitality and expeditious responses to our inquiries. We got a lot of use out of the beach chairs you provided. We would highly recommend this house for those who would like a relaxing vacation in paradise.

This was our first time visiting Aruba. We arrived at the house about an hour after landing and immediately felt like we were home. First we explored the house and chose our bedrooms, all with private bathrooms which was a big plus. Everything we could possibly need was there. The housekeeper stopped by shortly after our arrival and helped to acclamate us to where things were. She was very sweet and helpful. We walked across the road and down to the beach and stayed there until the sun set. Our first night we went to the Marina Pirata Restaurant down the road and each had an extarordinary meal. My husband loves Conch and said his was the best he had ever tasted. Sheila was our waitress and went out of her way to create a special sauce for our friend. We also visited 2 other restaurants which included Flying Fishbone & Madame Jeanette's. The meals at the other two restaurants were tasty and the atmosphere very nice but Marina Pirata gets AAA+ for the food. The beach across the road was great for snorkeling and sunbathing. Baby Beach was another great snorkeling & swimming beach. Eagle Beach and the beach located by the California Lighthouse were also beautiful. The white sand and crystal clear blue water just made us so relaxed. We arrived at the beaches around 9:30 AM and stayed until around 3 PM and when we arrived back to the house we were all so relaxed we didn't want to leave. We cooked on the grill the other nights and just had amazing relaxing meals on the front porch watching the sun set over the ocean. One night we went into the main town and explored the shops and ate at Iguana Joe's and listened to great music.My husband, brother and another friend found a nice, little bar in Saveneta named Charlie's and they learned lot of history about the island from Charlie, the owner. All three couples have agreed they would like to go back next year but think we should go for 2 weeks. Thank you for sharing your beautiful home with us. It was absolutely amazing.

There were six in our party and I can honestly say this was the best vacation I have ever had. The view is spectacular. The house had everything anyone would ever need. After staying at a few all inclusives and in hotels for vacation on other islands, I must say that renting this house on this island with our friends was the smartest and most enjoyable move we could have ever made. The bedrooms were comfortable and the living/dining area was excellent. The location of the house is smack dab in the middle of the island coast so if you want to go somewhere other than the lagoon(which was beautiful and convenient) like Baby Beach or to the hotel/casino area, you are no more than 20 minutes away in either direction. We spent quite a bit if time in the lagoon in the beach chairs that are provided, brought down a cooler of adult beverages, and relaxed only steps away from the house right in the crystal clear water. Good restaurants include Marina Pirata, which is right down the street, Flying Fishbone for dinner right on or even IN the water, and Zee Rover for lunch that you can literally see being hauled in off a boat before its cooked right in front of you. We enjoyed renting the 4 wheelers (you definitely need 8 hours to see most of the island). We also had a great time on our charter fishing boat "The Teaser" where we caught 5 fresh fish inside 4 hours. Shopping in the hotel area was fun for the wives as well, although the husbands didn't make out so well at the casino. Surprisingly we didn't eat out as much as we thought we would due the the great accommodations in the kitchen. We made great use of the charcoal grill at the house most nights. At the end of a day it was refreshing to know we didn't have to eat out if we didn't want to. We highly recommend Adolf at U-save for your transportation rental, and Ling & Son or Price Smart for your grocery and alcohol purchases. At night we enjoyed siting on the front porch looking at the water and kicking back in the chairs or the hammock. I really cannot say enough about how relaxing and refreshing it was to spend our hard earned vacation time in this beautiful island home. I would like to invite anyone reading this review to contact the owners and ask for our contact info if you would like to hear more from us personally about this spectacular property. I can safely say that although this was our first trip to Aruba, it will definitely not be our last, and I can not imagine staying anywhere else but right here.

This was our second time going to Aruba and the second time that we stayed at this wonderful place. I submitted a review last year titled Aruba Disney....NOT! The house without question is a wonderful place to stay. It is a home away from home. It has everything that you want. The place is clean and well kept. I wish I could call it my own which I did for a week. Steve and Debbie are easy to get in touch with if there is a problem. Debbie even left a voice mail on the home phone making sure everything was OK. The place sleeps 8 very easy. We had 4 adults and 4 kids. The boys slept in the main living area on a day bed and an air mattress. Adults and the girls each had a bed room. Enough about the house, If you have never been to Aruba, you need to go. Not only do you need to go but you need to stay away from the High rises and low rises and experience the true Aruba. One of the couples mentioned to me when we went up to the tourist section that this place really is two countries in itself. The north end (tourist) has all that traffic, expensive restaurants and just to Americanized. Go to Florida if you want this. Now if you want to see what Aruba is like and experience the people that live in Aruba, this is the place to stay. If this house is not located then somewhere near. There are great restaurants at reasonable prices in Savaneta. Just south of the house, you need to check out Zeerovers. Our group ate all the fish, shrimp, fries, bananas for $70 and beers were $2 each.Also in Savaneta there is La Granja. We bought two whole chickens for $20. They also have huge portions of side items. Further south in San Nicolas heading to baby beach we found a bakery next to the polis station that is open till Noon. Wife and I were the only locals there. I bought breakfast items for $12 for the eight of us. And finally the best place to eat on that side of the island. Costa Riba by far was great. I had curry duck on Wed and Read Snapper on Friday. The snapper was only $20. Most people think Aruba is too expensive. Don't get me wrong, flying a family of 4 down there is the biggest $$$$. But once you get there, rent a house eat at the local establishment, enjoy the free beaches and soak up the culture. Steve and Debbie, you have a great place, we cannot make it in 2013 but we are shooting for 2014. We will be staying at your place. Thanks for sharing your house and a little piece of Aruba with us.

We just returned from our 4th visit to this beautiful beach home. Debbie and Steve are so wonderful to work with and the house is just perfect for us and the other 2 couples we travel with. Whether we are staying in and relaxing, enjoying the gorgeous beach in front of the home or exploring the rest of the beautiful island this place is perfect. We are already planning our return visit!

Pinch yourself! You have arrived at one of the most relaxing spots on the island of Aruba. Pull up a chair, prop up your barefeet, sip a pina colada, balashi, wine or iced tea on your front porch as you watch the sun set each evening. This home is so comfortable, ideally laid out and clean as a pin. In the morning, you can sit on the front porch and watch the two Iguanas (George and Ringo) sunning in the cactus. Everything you need to hop across the street to your beach is provided (chairs, wade shoes, snorkel equipment, boogy board). The neighborhood is quiet and friendly. There is a grocery store one block away, Marina Pirata resturant with dining on the deck is 5 mins. away. You will need a car or some mode of transportation to get into town for the night time fun and casino action. This was our second time to stay here and we have reserved for 2013. This is a great location for families with young children wanting to play in the sand, collect sea shells and wade in the water. Mangel Halto (beach across the street) is virtually yours during the week. The kitchen is fully equipped and you have a washer and dryer. It is difficult to list all the great resturants there are so many. Places worth trying: Salt & Pepper, Wacky Wahoo, Driftwood, Buccaneer, Fishes & More. NO MATTER WHAT YOU MUST TRY THE FISH EVERYWHERE. The fish is caught each morning, the resturants prepare it each afternoon and evening. Disappointing resturant: Old Man and the Sea-breath taking view of the Caribbean, beautiful setting, very elegant but poor service and after sunset too dark to see your dinner. If you are truly looking to relax with no agenda then open the gate to paradise.

This house is right in the middle if the island, which is perfect. It is away from the high rise area and most of the traffic. There is alot of space in the house. The location, which is right across the street from the beach, is perfect. We spent most of out time sitting in the water and enjoying the sun, the blue water and sunshine. Every morning I enjoyed coffee while looking at the sea. The is a healthly group of locals that come every morning to do the same. It is really nice to see the families at sunset enjoying the water and each other. The island has something for everyone. We love the wide places, which are found on the far north and south ends of the island. Baby beach is over rated better snorkeling right out front. Our biggest complaint about Aruba is the traffic, oh well. If you want a great house with a quite area and great beach and veiw this is the house.

I just returned home from a week at this beautiful place with my boyfriend, daughter, son-in-law and teenage granddaughters (17 and 19) and we had a great time! The house is wonderful for a group our size. The bedrooms are good size, the beds very comfortable, and the common areas fantastic! And anything you might need is right there--fins, snorkels, masks, water shoes, towels, rafts, coolers--they have thought of everything! We were a little concerned about the beach being across the street (hoping it wasn't a major highway), but it's a small street and easy to cross. And the view from the front porch is gorgeous! If you arrive on a Sunday s we did, know that you won't be able to go to the grocery store because pretty much everything is closed. So I'd recommend arriving on Saturday. We used the grill a lot and it was great. Also, I would recommend a car--there's so much to see on the island! All in all, a fantastic time. Wish we were still there!

My wife and I and another couple stayed at Steve and Deb’s Aruba beach house for a week. The house is very convenient for a large group of people because there are three bedrooms, three bathrooms and several couches. Steve and Deb’s house includes snorkel gear, water shoes, beach chairs, coolers, fully supplied kitchen and many other amenities. The house is located next to the best snorkel spot on the island the Mangel Halto Beach/Reef. Marana Pirata is a really good restaurant to walk to, and there is a convenience store located several blocks behind the house. However, to experience most of Aruba’s restaurants and beaches you will need to rent a car or taxi or take a bus. We enjoyed being off the beaten path and recommend this beach house for anybody who would enjoy a unique experience as opposed to staying in the high rise area.

This was the perfect choice for me and my family. At first I thought that living in a neighborhood with barking dogs and crowing roosters was going to be a negative, but it turned out to be a really positive part of our experience. By the end we felt like natives and proudly flew the Aruban flag on our car for flag day. You'll want to rent a car but it's so easy to get around Aruba. We went to every beach and every great restaurant. But the snorkeling right across the street is the best! Besides a zillion fish and a huge variety of coral we got to see a giant barracuda and an octopus protecting its lunch. The house had everything we needed. Would highly recommend it for folks who, like us, prefer and authentic experience rather than just some resort.

This place is awsome. The house is so beautiful and had everything we needed to enjoy our stay in Aruba. Convienent to everything. We were very comfortable for our week stay in Aruba, and I would love to go back and stay again. Try it, you will not regret it. Kelly

Where to begin. The house is absolutely gorgeous and whatever you may have needed- it was there. It is such a cozy house with a perfect location. You feel like you have stepped into your own house- books, movies, every appliance you can think of- you name it- it is in the house.- Steve and Deb thought of everything. It is right across from a beach and the snorkeling there is pretty good for shallow water. I consider the vacation with eight other women staying at this house my privilege. Aruba is absolutely gorgeous- quaint and plenty of beautiful beaches and fish. We considered everything just moments away since the island is so small. Baby Beach was my favorite- I saw a fishas big asmy head and torso- I felt my eyes get as big as silver dollars and my heart palpatating until I realized- okay he is a fish- enjoy the beauty and wonder- and I did. I could have snorkeled all day every day but compromises are to be made when there are 9 of you. We took a tour which went to several places and the Natural Pool is one of the most incredible things you could ever imagine- it was majestic. Our guide was a gem- sense of humor, very knowledgeable and hey if you can hang with 9 women- you have to be pretty good. "Downtown" is far from what we here call downtown. It too is small and quaint with places to shop and eat. The hotel district also has some great places to eat- I avoided the chain restaurants and went with local places and was never disappointed. We had three girls who stayed only 4 days and theydid NOT want to leave. Six of us have already put in for our vacation for the same week which was the last week in September- three did it when they got back and I did it on Jan 3. We cannot wait- when we see each other it is all we can talk about- what we did and what we wanto to do. Our motto was: "What Happens in Aruba Stays in Aruba" For the life of me I cannot remember the local beer they make in Aruba but my girls sucked it down like water- they thoroughly enjoyed it. The brewery is not far - nothing is really far when you are talking about a small island. We hated to see the week end and we were sad to leave but we all knew we would be coming back and now we know the lay of land- WATCH OUT ARUBA- A MAGNIFICENT SANCTUARY- whether you are out and about or at the gorgeous home of Steve and Deb's. I thank you for the opportunity to stay at your place and cannot wait until the end of September this year. VIVA ARUBA VIVA ARUBA VIVA ARUBA

We can not say enough good about this home and location. Three couples stayed all week and never felt crowded at all. We spent everyday walking to the beach to layout, snorkel, nap, etc. etc. This is like having your own private beach every day of the week. The snorkeling is amazing. We drove to Baby Beach just to check it out, and althogh it is worth the drive for sightseeing, if you want a snorkeling private beach you have it at GetAwayAruba!! This home provides you with all you need. Snorkeling gear in all sizes, plenty of beach towels, pull-behind insulated cooler and chairs for the beach, sun hats and not to mention all the items within the house itself. Very comfortable and affordable. The front patio view is amazing. Many hours were spent outside just sitting and watching the water. We will never do an all-inclusive again. Every night we would head downtown or to the high rise area and check out new restaurants and usually end up at the Crystal Casino. Everywhere we went was clean and safe and a great time. Would recommend this home to anyone wanting to relax and vacation at your own leisure. We will definetly be back!! Thank you Steve & Debbie!!!

This house is everything it was promised to be. We had a group of 6 adults (3 couples) and we all enjoyed the house. It was very comfortable and provided adequate privacy for us all. The bedrooms were all clean and comfortable. We spent most of our time on the front deck with an amazing view of the ocean and comfy table and chairs. The kitchen was very clean and everything was is good working order. I was pleasantly surprised by the quality of water (the island has a desalination plant) and the fridge has the ice and water dispenser. Although we had trouble with the wi-fi on our personal devices, the house has a computer we were able to use and get all of the information we needed. The location of the house worked well for us, we loved the snorkling right across the street, the scuttled boat off our front door was a popular attraction for many snorklers. If I get the chance to get back to Aruba I would definitely stay here again.

Our first time here at getawayaruba, but the second time for the couple with us, Joan & Ron Marvel. It was everything that was described, and more! Debbie & Steve's home is in a quiet, beautiful location and furnished with everything you could want for the perfect Aruba vacation. The rental description and pictures are accurate. Nice beach and area for snorkeling just across the street. Sunsets from the front patio are awesome!

I would highly recommend this place to anyone we had nine women stay and it was so roomy- and it didnt take us long to get ready to go out with the 3 large bathrooms the scenery was absolutly beautiful and no a long ride to anywhere at the island we are all already planning our trip next year AWESOME AWESOME AWESOME no other words could even suscribe it

Just got back from an all-girls week at Deb and Steve's place. The house and location were incredible with awesome views, spectacular sunsets and all the amenties anyone could possibly need. I particularly loved the double head shower. There were more than enough clean towels and linens, and the toiletry samples were a lovely added touch. I loved being off the beated track but close enough to drive easily to the restaurants, shops and beaches. Local fisherman fish right in front of the house, and we enjoyed talking to them and learning more about the island. Highly recommend the ABC tour to include the Natural Pool. It was a fantastic week, one I will never forget, and hopefully will have the opportunity to visit again.

We stayed in this house the first week of August. Awesome view and location!!! Away from tourists, near the locals (which we enjoyed). The house was very nice and comfy. Very thankful for the washer and dryer. Also, the air conditioner ;). We loved sitting out front enjoying our evening hanging out with each other. There were 4 adults and 2 kids so the house was perfect for us in size. The owners are great and very accomodating. It was very awesome to have access to the lagoon right across the street where you could enjoy wonderful snorkeling. Also, you get your own private cabana area. Very nice! We would definitely stay in the house again. Thanks so much to Steve & Debbie!