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2 bedrooms, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi
Interior
Interior
Smart TV, toys, books
Shower, hair dryer, towels, soap

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 490 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

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Noord
  • Place, Chabad Jewish Center of Aruba
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Stellaris Casino
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Palm Beach
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Oranjestad (AUA-Queen Beatrix Intl.)
    ‪11 min drive‬

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  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Parking included
4.9 out of 5, Exceptional, 42 reviews
The price is €181
includes taxes & fees
30 May - 31 May
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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Tropical Home-away-from-Home; private, with plungepool & near Palm Beach. COSY!

This 2-bedroom house 'CASA DORA" is equipped with comfortable amenities such as:
* Air conditioning in all areas,
* Fully equipped kitchen inside and a charcoal BBQ outside
* Small pool in a spacious private garden with complete fencing and lockable gate.
* Comfortable furniture & hammocks for relaxing hours 'at home'.
* Free access to unlimited Wireless Wi-Fi.

Casa Dora is in the Southwest of Aruba; in a safe and quiet residential area, yet close to the tourist crowds. Within a 10-minute walk you are on Palm Beach Boulevard. Here are all the major hotels (Marriott, Hilton, Ritz Carlton, etc.), large shopping centers and everything that comes with it is nearby.
Think of casinos, beach bars, luxury shops, restaurants, nightlife, promenades, etc.
Water sports - such as windsurfing, sailing cruises, kitesurfing, parasailing, sailing, paddle boarding - all within walking distance. You must go a little further for the beautiful snorkeling spots. You will not be disappointed with our beautiful underwater world!

Living room:
This cozy living room is equipped with all modern conveniences. A nice selection of comfortable furniture and colorful decorations will make you feel right at home! Free unlimited Wi-Fi, a safe and a flat screen TV for your convenience.
Books and tv are available for a lazy moment 'at home'. All rooms have air conditioning, but this is not always necessary with our trade winds blowing through. The entire house breathes the atmosphere of our colorful Caribbean! You will immediately feel at home.

Kitchen:
The large living room has an open kitchen. The kitchen is fully equipped, such as a large stove with oven and a refrigerator with freezer. As well as a microwave, coffee maker, blender, toaster and much more! 4 people can comfortably eat or play games at the dining table. Upon arrival, a basic supply of coffee, tea, spices and cold water is available for you.

Bedrooms:
Our 2 bedrooms have individual air conditioning. The master bedroom is stylishly furnished and has a door to the courtyard. You will sleep like a royal in the Queen-size box spring! Bedside tables, chest of drawers, side table/desk with chair completes it.
The second bedroom is slightly smaller and has a comfortable bed (160x200cm), a large cupboard wall and a blackout roller blind to block out the bright sun.
All bed linen is provided free of charge.

Bathroom:
The bathroom is not spacious, but has a large shower with hot water, a sink and a toilet. There is plenty of storage space for all your toiletries and a hairdryer is provided. All towels are included.

Outside & garden:
Completely fenced, beautifully landscaped garden with a small swimming pool. A barbecue, an outdoor terrace and two hammocks for your relaxing moments and family dinners.
You can find a washing machine in a covered outdoor area on the side of the house.
We provide a cool box and beach chairs.

HOUSE RULES
We're not there to meet you during check-in. There is a key-box with a code at the entrance. Keys to gate and front door are in this key box. Code will be provided close to arrival date.
Guests need to be independent; hosts/owners do not live at/on the property. We will be available 24/7 by phone, email or whats-app for questions or emergencies. We will visit personally if requested or if needed.
If necessary, your rental car can be parked in the street next to the property.

Please treat our house as it was your own. Be responsible and honest. We trust you with our property.
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the overall property condition at this holiday home. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Chabad Jewish Center of Aruba. Enjoy features like an outdoor pool, 1 hot tub and laundry facilities. The holiday home includes amenities such as free WiFi and a private pool.
  • Air-conditioned home with private pool, kitchen and washing machine
  • Free WiFi
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool or soak in the hot tub
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • Within a 15-minute walk of Stellaris Casino and Palm Beach
Tropical Home-away-from-Home; private, with plungepool & near Palm Beach. COSY! offers its guests an outdoor pool and a hot tub. Tropical Home-away-from-Home; private, with plungepool & near Palm Beach. COSY! also features a garden and laundry facilities.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • In-room accessibility
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Note from host: ..but only outside on the patio.

Services and conveniences

  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping on request
  • Safe

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • No smoke detector (host has indicated there is no smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • Towels (changed on request)
  • Unit size: 969 square feet
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:

Strip any used beds and gather used towels

Remove personal items and take out the rubbish

Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys

Clean BBQ, if used.

Clean Coffee maker & pot, if used

Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

Treat my home like it's yours.. Mi Casa es Su Casa

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

..but only outside on the patio.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property, but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is no smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

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Tropical Home-away-from-Home; with private plungepool & near Palm Beach. COSY! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 63 out of 68 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 68 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 68 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 68 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 68 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sylvain R., Montreal

Liked: Cleanliness
Good location clean and everything needed was there. I highly recommended.
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Blair C.

Liked: Cleanliness
All good. Everything available. Clean. No hassle check in or out. Good service from host responding to minor issue.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lizzie M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Casa Dora was the perfect place to stay for our anniversary trip to Aruba! It is less than a 5 minute drive to Palm Beach and the majority of bars and restaurants. The pool was perfect for two people to wind down at the end of the day. The host(s) were incredibly responsive and very helpful with anything we needed!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Rondell G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Overall it was a great place and an amazing stay.
Stayed 11 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rodna S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Exactly what was expected!!

We had a wonderful stay. Everything was exactly as advertised. Clean and the splash pool was nice to have after a walk around the area.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Jennifer R.

Liked: Cleanliness

First Timers

It was mine and my husbands first time to Aruba. Casa Dora was a perfect house with the cutest outdoor patio. So conveniently close to the beach (we loved going to Arashi Beach) just a quick car ride around the corner. Would definitely stay there again!!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Stay at Casa Dora

We had difficulty finding the house on the street because of the numbering system. The key pad to get the key to the house qas tricky and difficult to open. The key to the safe gets stuck and might need replacing. Once we were settled in we loved the house, the pool and the yard. A but noisy because of the traffic. Jeannine was quick to respond to our messages. Jean came to clean the pool on a regular basis and Patrick the property manager was attentive. All and alll we had a great stay and would return.
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel M., USA

Liked: Cleanliness

We had a wonderful time!

The photos on this listing don't do this property the justice it deserves. Once we arrived, we realized the furnishings are actually better than the photos depict. The pool was bigger than we thought as well as it was about 4.5 feet deep; abit more than a plunge pool. I originally thought it would be more of a kiddie pool depth. We were pleasantly surprised! This isn't a "con" against this property just an FYI... keep that door closed!! I walked out only long enough to grab my drink for a refill (Literally 5-7 seconds) and a lizard ran in! LOL! We didn't care, it is an island and they do eat other bugs. We did eventually get the little guy out a couple days later. They are QUICK! TIP for bathroom: the outlet on the wall will work when you turn on the switch outside the bathroom door; it took a me until day three to figure that out. :) Also, there is an additional traditional coffee maker in the large cabinet where the dishes are located; it was on the bottom right when I was there. It's small but it worked just fine for 2 people. The coffee make on the counter is a pod using machine. (Not Kureig; the smaller version). We would love to return soon! TIP: travel on off days and take the earliest flight available to arrive and depart. You'll save some headaches at the airport.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alexis F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great rustic Aruba experience

The patio was the highlight! A few items in the house did not work such as ice, dishwasher, and lights. But great stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bob T., Arlington Heights

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing trip

We wanted a relaxing trip, quiet place walkable to the beach. Casa Dora fit the bill. We had our own splash pool, nice patio area and about a 15 min walk to Palm Beach. A 10 minute walk to grocery store. It was easy to order a cab when we did not want to walk. If you want to explore a rental car is needed. There is street parking on the side. Thank you Jeanne, Patrick and Sascha
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Ydania R.

Aruba Stay

This place is perfect for adults only to stay. It is near beaches, resorts and the marketplace. Upon our arrival we were notified by the owner that there was a hole in the ceiling of one of the bedrooms due to a leak because of the rain. A negative aspect of this place was the infestation of cockroaches which according to the owner it was also due to the rain. We enjoyed the plunge pool which was perfect for a group of 3. The bathroom is small but manageable. Overall, this place was comfortable for the time we stayed in Aruba. Jeanine was reachable at any time and would answer promptly to any questions or concerns.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shawn H.

Liked: Cleanliness

We love Aruba

What a great island. The casa was clean and close to just about everything. People in Aruba very friendly. We will be back.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Denise N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Will be back!

Perfect size for a couple . 10 min walk to Marriott and beach. House very clean and has all you need. Small market in walking distance. Pool smaller but great for a cool down when hanging on the patio. Will definitely come back for our next stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Anna C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Sweet Casa Dora

Lovely little house (I know it’s an apartment but it doesn’t feel like one). So close to everything. Communication with Jeannine is quick and check in easy. Love that there’s snorkel gear and coolers and beach chairs. We cook breakfast and lunch “at home” so the kitchen is perfectly supplied for our needs. The pool is lovely and refreshing after a hot day at beach or hiking. It’s also nice to cool off before bed. This is our 4th trip to Aruba and this is possibly our best rental yet. Tip: the Marriott hotels right across Irausquin have free parking, Starbucks, gelato, great gift stores, and lovely sunsets. There is a local artisan market there on Tuesday and Thursday nights 6-9 with amazing handmade gifts. Can’t wait to return again.
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Nancy D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Paradise

This home is wonderful. It has everything you need for a great stay. The pool is wonderful to take a dip in to cool off. It is close to the beaches and shopping. We really loved the breeze while sitting outside.
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Tammy W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Montana USA to Aruba - Fabulous

This house is exactly as described. Clean. Delightful. Close enough to activities however far enough away from the hustle and bustle from the main drag of Aruba. The pool is refreshing. The porches are perfect for lounging and reading. Somethings to think about: 1. the stand up shower is small. Not for a tall or larger person. For the ladies it is difficult to shave your legs. My fix was to shave outside of the shower (at the sink) then take the shower afterwards. It worked well. The shower is not HOT. It is Aruba hot 😃. However the temp of the shower is perfect for the temp outside. (Jan high was 80-82.) 2. There is no local phone in the house. Making local calls are on you and your cell service. Hope you enjoy your stay in Aruba as we did!
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Diana N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Delightful home

This home was simply perfect. Everything and more was provided. Looking forward to staying again.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

gary l., Canada

Liked: Cleanliness

Aruba Retreat

Great location as home base for all amenities and day excursions. Refreshing well maintained dipping pool. Very comfortable bed in master room. Very close to Eagle, Palm and Arashi beaches. Well secured villa and safe neighbourhood.
Stayed 14 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Scott C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Paradise

Property was exactly as described, transaction and experience were awesome. The location is great, we had a car so we were able to quickly get to anything we wanted, but not a long walk to beaches (1m). Street was busier than I expected as it is on route from resort area to main interior route, but we had no issues. Place had everything we needed for the week. We stopped at SuperFoods on way to property, but could have saved us some money if we would have checked in first as there food bags, several condiments, etc. that we would not have had to buy. I will definately consider it a place to stay on our next visit to Aruba, sure hated to leave. Communication and directions were spot on. Thanks for making our first trip to the happy island a good one.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Tamara B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Gem in Aruba!

We so enjoyed our stay at Casa Dora. Close to all beaches. Clean, fully stocked. The pool wad so refreshing and a great way to finish off the day. The owner very responsive to all questions. I would highly recommend Cash Dora.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Josh S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Superb spot in Aruba

Everything is exactly as listed. Property is in walking distance to Marriott hotel, and bus lines (which we took almost everyday! Get a day pass!) and supermarkets. Super friendly island, and had no issues at all. Can’t wait to come back and stay here again!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Alissa H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Location

My wife and I spent 4 nights here and it was perfect. The beach chairs were fantastic and the accessibility to everything was great. The property is clean and nice and my only complaint is that we couldn't stay longer.

10/10 Excellent

Olisa M., Virginia Beach

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing House

I would love to stay here again. It was clean and fully stocked is an understatement. This place was amazing and it really did feel like a home away from home. Thank you again!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

6/10 Okay

zeljka l.

Nice stay in Aruba

Our overall experience was very nice. Outside patio area was absolutely lovely especially in the evenings. It would be nice to have the bushes trimmed on the side street where the car is parked. My only recommendation. Thank you for this nice stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Mike and Patty M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great home for our stay in Aruba

We enjoyed our stay at the Casa Dora. The home is clean, spacious and has everything you would need. The neighborhood felt safe and the property had plenty of locks and lighting. We loved the outdoor patio and pool. Probably easiest to rent a car for this location. We rented a car and explored the island and were able to get to some of the other beaches with the available beach chairs and coolers. We saw quite a few sea turtles with the snorkeling gear provided by the Casa Dora at Boca Catalina beach , where you enter the water at the stairs carved into the rocks. It is easy to get to Palm Beach but we could only find a few areas where you could rent an umbrella/ palapa, most belong to the large resorts. The Casa Dora made our wonderful vacation on Aruba even better. We would recommend this property.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019