We loved this comfortable house! It had everything we needed, including a great view of the ocean! We enjoyed heading out in the morning to explore the island, then coming home in the afternoon to our quiet little neighborhood and relaxing for the rest of the day. Highly recommend Marina Pirata for dinner, just down the street.

We truly enjoyed this house and it’s location to one of the best snorkeling beaches. Plus our diving members were very close to dive companies. The house is exactly as listed and has everything you need for an enjoyable stay. Excellent beds and linens wonderful outdoor areas!

My husband, sister and brother-in-law and I stayed at the Merry Milestone for 10 days. This was a perfect location for us. Rik met us upon arrival and gave us plenty of information about the house and island, and also restaurant recommendations. He was also available any time we had a question or needed something. We enjoyed having coffee every morning on the patio. The beds were very comfortable, the linens were really good quality. We had plenty of dishes and cookware. The appliances were good quality and in good working condition. We liked that we were in a neighborhood, although you could not see another house from the back yard. We were able to put the beach chairs in the trunk and take to the beach, beach towels were also available, and not the cheap flimsy kind either. The property is beautiful, just like the pictures! The only negative is we would like to have had 2 more comfortable/full size chairs on the patio, the beach chairs were too low to see the beautiful sea. Can't wait to go again, we hope to make this annual event. Barbara was very easy to work with prior to out stay.

First of all really want to thank Barbara in easing our concerns about scheduling our trip during these pandemic times, she was wonderful and reassuring! The home was just perfect for our family of 8, some tweens, teens and young adult children with mom and dad. Layout is great, the beds were comfortable, kitchen well stocked with nice appliances, linens and towels plentiful. Location in our minds can't be beat. It was our first time in Aruba and we debated about staying up near the hotels but this was much better for our family. Really could drive anywhere within 20-25" max except maybe the periphery of the National Park. The best snorkeling we found was right across the road and at Mangel Halto just down the street! We brought our own snorkel gear, really a must if you like to snorkel as we could go whenever we wanted. Rik, the property manager, was excellent, went over the top on New Year's Day when the dryer wouldn't turn on, didn't expect anything to be done that day, but he was there within the hour for a quick fix. Really can't say enough about this property, the island and people of Aruba. Thanks Barbara and Rik!

It was more than what we expected in beauty and peaceful. Very please and highly recommend this house.

We have utilized this home multiple it times. The property is kept in great shape. Barbara ensures that the house is maintained and upgraded for your comfort. The view of the spanish lagoon is wonderful, no better backdrop to Aruba. Area is quiet and close to beach. Access to the water will ensure your days are carefree and special. I really enjoyed morning snorkeling and afternoon dips to cool my heals. If you dont want to cook, within minutes of several restaurants. and there are places to supply your needs for cooking or refreshments. This place ensures you have more of what you need...quiet, access to real nature of Aruba and the piece of mind that comes with a well managed property. My guests and family love being here and will return.

This was our second year spending a month at the Merry Milestone and we couldn't be happier with the location, accommodations, owner (who takes the opportunity every year to update and upgrade the property) and the local manager (excellent communications). We've already booked for 2021 - that's how much we love it.

This was a nice quiet location with plenty of space for 7 adult family members. Lovely view with a wonderful out door eating and relaxing space. We enjoyed snorkeling in the ocean that was just across the road from the house. Thanks for sharing this little paradise in Aruba!

This home is located in the perfect place to see and do everything on the island. The snorkling is awsome right out the front. Rik is a great guy, he took great care of us. Thank you Merry Milestone we will be back.

We have enjoyed the Merry Milestone: garden patio area for eating/drinking & morning tea/coffee & just 'chillin' was fabulous; waking to such magnificent view was amazing; & we loved the island. Rik was a great help. We followed his suggestions on restaurants & sites & grocery. Greatly appreciated! To just swim, could walk across the street and take steps down to landing. To have a nearby grand beach experience at Halto Beach (snorkelers heaven), 2 minutes down the street and we sat under huts bathing in the sun, enjoying the beautiful scenery and soaking in the cool blue/green water. The beach chairs and towels from the house were comfy & nice. Think we made use of all amenities at Merry Milestone. Dinner at Marina Pirata (walking distance on same street) was exquisite. This is in a great location. Our only sad issue: about the 3rd day we discovered freezer failure and contacted Rik. He gave us a short solution. However, the short solution for the freezer breakdown failed us. We could not have our night of Gelatissimo at the house; and we had to change our meal plans for our last couple of days. We awakened with two days of our trip left and found spoiled food in the refrigerator; had to toss into the garbage. So we headed back to grocery shop and packed the freezer and a cooler with ice to keep some coolness....could not let it totally destroy our fun. This was a super "Girls' Trip" for us....hope to do this again. Would definitely recommend staying at the Merry Milestone for an excellent experience of Aruba life.

The location and the view are exceptional. I am glad I chose this home over one in baby beach or in the northern beaches. In this area, it felt like there was a nice mixture of local folks and tourist people. We were able to enjoy the nearby Mango Halto beach, as well as easily head down to Baby Beach or up to Arashi Beach, both of which are also very beautiful. I loved the large outdoor covered patio area, with the amazing view, and also the view from the kitchen looking out on the turquoise waters. I would stay in this house again, but I will say that I think it might be time for some of the appliances to be replaced such as the refrigerator. There is an electricity budget which I don't think was mentioned in the description. It turned out we were well under this usage budget but it took us a few days to figure out how much we could use the air conditioning without going over the budget. I would recommend to bring some kind of water shoes, not just flip flops. I forgot to and it was fine, but some places in the water they would be good to have. The view and especially the sunsets are world class. I could happily live in this home for an extended time.

We spent 10 nights here. The view is fantastic and the yard and patio are lovely spaces. The house is a very large place and has the feel of once being a very loved home that accommodated large gatherings. But, at the time we stayed, it had the air of a once-loved home that has become a bit worn. The furniture in general needs updating/cleaning. Little things around the house needed repair/attention, e.g., cracked tile. The pans probably should be replaced, but are usable. These are mainly cosmetic issues, but still detract. The owner has informed me that they are in the process of updating, so these comments may be old news by the time you read this. The dinner, glass and serving ware is abundant and good quality. The master bed was firm and comfortable. We like to stay away from busy tourist areas and this location fit that bill. Location has easy access to all the rest of the island. Rik is a very responsive manager and good to deal with. We travel extensively and always stay in rentals from VRBO and the like around the world, often in the ABC islands. I know others have stayed here and raved, but I can’t give it five stars. A little more TLC and it would be right up there.

We are group of 6 that stayed for a week. The home is spacious and incredibly comfortable with an unbeatable view. Great sleeping with comfy beds and air conditioning units we ran at night in each room. Kitchen well supplied for all our cooking needs and we did make 3 dinners and most breakfasts and lunches. Ate every meal out at the outside table and seating area looking out to the water. Phenomenal snorkeling right down the stairs to and fro Mangel Halto beach. We explored other beaches with our all around favorite being Baby Beach and the best for snorkeling at Boca Catalina. We explored the whole island and felt so fortunate to stay at such a lovely location away from the tourism chaos but easily accessible to all. Rik Maes is a fantastic guest service manager! He met us at the house and helped us get settled by answering all questions and providing a map he marked up with locations of the grocery stores and some sites we requested in the area. Couldnt have been a better trip. Highly recommend the Merry Milestone!

The house location was perfect! I love the spaciousness of the house! The house was not new, but it had everything we needed for living there comfortably for 8 days. We loved going out to do activities and explore Aruba and come home to a quiet sanctuary to relax, chill and take in the beautiful sunset every evening right across the street!!

House is older but very clean, well maintained and well equipped. The house has a nice large outdoor living area which is where we spent most of our time. It is only steps to the ocean for awesome snorkeling! This house is a little off the beaten track which suited us well as it was private and quiet with incredible views of the sunset and the ocean. Highly recommend renting a vehicle to get you around the island.

The Merry Milestone was everything our extended family needed for a memorable getaway. We stayed a month and welcomed many friends and family members to this great home. The location is perfect - in a quiet residential area not too close to the overdeveloped tourist area of the island, yet close enough to great beaches, restaurants and things to do. Having the sea just across the small road was the perfect incentive to swim and snorkel, sometimes twice a day. The house is very large and quite comfortable, outfitted with all the basics needed for a great stay. We spent most of our time in the huge outdoor living area, leaving only to visit the beach and cook meals in the large kitchen. Would definitely recommend to anyone looking for a nicer experience of Aruba; we liked it so much, we're already booked for next year.

We could not have asked for better. The home was beautiful and well equipped. Location is waterfront and very peaceful away from all the tourist hub-bub...yet close enough to access all! Our large family had a perfect vacation and have found our new home away from home in Aruba!

Merry Milestone was everything we imagined. The house is in a great location with an easy swimming/snorkeling spot directly across the street. With the amazing view from the kitchen, even washing dishes was breathtaking. Open all the windows and the trade winds bring the island inside. The beach was just a couple of minutes walk away and well worth it. The house has several pair of water shoes, which were a blessing. Bring your own beach towels. The grocery stores dont supply shopping bags, but the house has several in the cabinets. Our week was one of the best we've ever had. Aruba is truly one happy island.

We have told everyone of our great "home" in Aruba. Cross the street to the water, great shore dives and snorkeling out front or close by, walking distance to a lovely beach, great restaurant right across the street, JADS dive boat (a great dive guide) a short drive, local fishermen very close, plenty of amenities at the house, perfect for our group ! Great breeze, hardly used the AC and loved dining on the terrace. We would definitely return. The house gave us a feeling for Aruba that we would have never gotten in a hotel or resort.

From the moment we landed Rik was calling to help us arrive to your beautiful home. The views from the kitchen, dining and outside dining area were just breath taking. The home itself was much larger than depicted in the pictures and the grounds were well taken care of. Most favorite place was watching the sunsets on the dock across the street and having my morning coffee sitting at the outside dining area. The location was also great, away from the resorts and downtown traffic yet only a 10 min ride. I would highly recommend the Merry Milestone and hope to visit again.

Beautiful location! Seeing the ocean while drinking my morning coffee is easily the best way to start the day. The house has a ton of space and a big kitchen to accommodate a big group or family. We spent most our evenings playing games on the patio, which was one of my favorite spaces at the house.

Every thing was very nice. We would only suggest TVs in all bedrooms We will be back again and recommend the home to all our friends Felt like home but with better weather and a beautiful view

Very lovely home! Aruba is a beautiful country! The people of Aruba are some of the friendliest and happiest people I have ever met! I always felt safe and welcomed! I would recommend visiting Aruba at least once in your life! If you do visit Aruba I would definitely recommend the Merry Milestone! Barbara and Rik are wonderful! ARUBA❤️