Bali Retreat Aruba, 2 Pools, Cinema, Yoga, Cave, Hot Tub, Gym, 7 min to Beach
This is a completely private villa, all the amenities shown in the photos are for your exclusive use and not shared with anyone else.
Our property is inspired by the wondrous tropical villas of Southeast Asia. It artfully blends the cozy interiors of the Main House with a large tropical garden featuring majestic rock formations, set within a lush landscape adorned by a natural cave and two swimming pools with waterfall features
There are many vacation homes in Aruba, but none is like Bali Retreat. When you pass through the hand-carved teak door of the retreat, you leave behind the hoards of sun-burned tourists, tacky restaurant chains, and gaudy beach resorts of the Caribbean, and emerge in the exotic paradise of South East Asia.
As you take a stroll among the awe-inspiring, million-year-old granite boulders looming above you, by the picturesque pools with crashing waterfalls, and under the lush canopy of tropical foliage, the enchanting, whimsical ambience will make you feel as if you were magically transported to the faraway kingdoms of Thailand or Malaysia, or perhaps to one of the idyllic islands of Indonesia
And the longer you explore the layout of the villa and the maze of garden paths that connects various hidden areas within the lush grounds, the more likely you are to conclude that this is far more than just another house rental, rather it is your own private resort where anything that anyone might desire during their vacation can be found.
UTLIMATE RELAXATION If you seek rest and relaxation, you’ll discover that nothing quiets the mind better than floating in the Garden Pool listening to the clamor of the waterfalls, reading a book under rustling palm trees while suspended in one of the hammocks in the Hammock Cove, meditating between two giant rocks in the Meditation Hollow, writing your journal in the tranquility of the Garden Lounge, gazing at the stars in the Sky Bed, taking a break from the afternoon heat in the cool Buddha Cave, or showering under a full moon in one of the open-air bathrooms with only the tropical song of cicadas as the backdrop.
STAY ACTIVE If you wish to invigorate and strengthen your body, you can swim in the Indoor Pool under ancient Buddha statues protruding from an imposing rock wall and two waterfalls cascading into the lap pool’s crystal waters.
You can work out in the open-air gym, play volleyball or badminton on the white sand Beach Court, practice yoga or pilate in the Yoga Pavilion, engross yourself in a game of chess in the Giant Chess Nook, play ping-pong in the Table Tennis Alcove on a custom-built table, or enjoy a game of billiards in the Main Hall.
WORK REMOTELY If you need to work, there is a fully air-conditioned office with a printer and the entire property is blanketed by a mesh wi-fi network.
SLEEP IN TROPICAL STYLE BEDROOMS In our three Tropical Suites, you’ll enjoy luxurious ensuite bathrooms—two of which are open-air—along with expansive glass sliding doors. These doors let you seamlessly blend the lush garden with your suite, allowing you to bask in the tropical climate. For moments when you prefer privacy and modern comfort, simply close the doors and enjoy the refreshing air conditioning. The Family Suite (formerly Guest Room) offers additional sleeping space for up to 4 people and has full bathroom with shower.
PRIVACY & PEACEFUL ENVIRONMENT All of that in a secluded location that offers complete and unrestricted privacy from the outside world, where no prying eyes can ever intrude upon your solitude and disturb the retreat’s tranquility.
CONVENIENT LOCATION Given the above, many of the retreat’s guests venture out rarely. But should you want to, you will be just a few minutes’ drive from the shops and restaurants of Palm Beach and the white sands and blue waters of Eagle Beach.
IN-VILLA SERVICE ADD-ONS If you’d like to make your vacation even more special, private chefs can prepare for you amazing meals right in the retreat while you lounge by the pool, and trained masseuses and beauticians will transform the retreat into a full-service spa with a large offering of treatments. Please inquire about our menu and prices.
We would also be happy to arrange for you transfers to and from the airport, beaches, or restaurants, and hook you up with the best tours on the island - private or group sailings, jet ski rentals, ATV tours, and private air-conditioned van tours.
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Pets
Pets allowed: dogs (limit 1 total)
Guests are responsible for damages caused by pets
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Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
NO EXCESSIVE NOISE AT POOL BAR/BEACH COURT after 9PM
Due to a request by our neighbor, please refrain from being loud after 9 PM (his bedtime)
NO PARTY/LOUD NOISE/MUSIC after 10PM
Please respect "quiet hours" between 10PM-8AM. Sorry, we can't accept groups who will not comply with this rule.
NO SMOKING INDOORS/ NO LIVE FIRES ON THE PROPERTY
Don't smoke indoor including the Pillow Pit/LivingRoom.
Tiki torches are decorative only.
Important information
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Property # 2269215vb
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 a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
About the area
Noord
Located in Noord, this holiday home is in a rural area. Shoppers can check out Renaissance Mall Aruba, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Eagle Beach and Manchebo Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider Bushiri Karting Speedway and Cas di Cultura Theatre and Cultural Center. Jet skiing and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and horse riding nearby.
Oranjestad (AUA-Queen Beatrix Intl.) - 10 min drive
Restaurants
Mi Boca Dushi Snack - 3 min drive
Mi Dudu Bar & Restaurant - 17 min walk
Kikoriko - 9 min walk
Café Capri - 13 min walk
Petje's Surinamese Fusion Cuisine - 12 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Does Bali Retreat Aruba, 2 Pools, Cinema, Yoga, Cave, Hot Tub, Gym, 7 min to Beach have a pool?
Yes, this property has an indoor pool and an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.
How much does it cost to stay at Bali Retreat Aruba, 2 Pools, Cinema, Yoga, Cave, Hot Tub, Gym, 7 min to Beach?
As of 28 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Bali Retreat Aruba, 2 Pools, Cinema, Yoga, Cave, Hot Tub, Gym, 7 min to Beach on 20 June 2026 start from AU$2,231, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
Is Bali Retreat Aruba, 2 Pools, Cinema, Yoga, Cave, Hot Tub, Gym, 7 min to Beach pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).
How much is parking at Bali Retreat Aruba, 2 Pools, Cinema, Yoga, Cave, Hot Tub, Gym, 7 min to Beach?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Bali Retreat Aruba, 2 Pools, Cinema, Yoga, Cave, Hot Tub, Gym, 7 min to Beach?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Bali Retreat Aruba, 2 Pools, Cinema, Yoga, Cave, Hot Tub, Gym, 7 min to Beach?
Checkout is at 10:30 AM.
Where is Bali Retreat Aruba, 2 Pools, Cinema, Yoga, Cave, Hot Tub, Gym, 7 min to Beach located?
This family-friendly Noord holiday home is located in a rural location, within 3 mi (5 km) of Aruba Aloe Museum, Renaissance Mall Aruba and Eagle Beach. Aruba Town Hall is 2.8 mi (4.4 km) away.
Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
We had a bit of a bumpy start, the island lost power the day before we arrived and the house was a bit on the fritz. Sammi was very attentive and got an electrician out to get everything reset first thing in the morning. Once everything was up and running we had a lovely time, the house and grounds are expansive which worked out perfectly for our large group as anyone could find solitude if needed. This house is located in a local area but only ten minutes away from anywhere you may want to go, we had a rental car for half of us and the rest traded out taxiing for $15 a trip. The heat and humidity were intense (the living areas are open to the outside) but that’s Aruba in September ha-ha. I would recommend putting all food items in the refrigerator regardless of if they need it, the local kitties like to help themselves to your tortillas.
The house is beautiful, you’ll find another gorgeous feature everyday you stay. The neighbors are lovely, but you absolutely need to respect the 10pm quiet time rule. There’s also two puppers that live on the block, super sweet and they want all the pets. We all enjoyed our stay at the Bali retreat and would absolutely recommend to anyone.
fue una linda semana, disfrutamos la casa que es como se muestra en las fotos, la piscina interior linda y de mucho uso, Alex estuvo atento a todas nuestras necesidades, gracias, lo aprecié y valoré, esperamos tener la oportunidad de regresar pronto.
The Bali Retreat is a magical paradise. The design is a work of art, from the open air living spaces to the suites with their our door tubs and showers. The sitting areas inside and out of the villa are comfortable and made for conversation, reminiscing, and connecting with your family or friends. The entertainment in this home is like no other rental I’ve ever seen. The need to leave this property during our vacation was not at the top of the list. I wished we had not booked so many excursions and spent more time at the villa. The yoga space, prayer room, volleyball on soft white sand, the theater, and the indoor and outdoor swimming pools were among my favorites. Others in my party enjoyed the hammocks, and
ping pong, and pool table. There was lots of something for everyone.
The hospitality given by Maria and Alex, the hired chefs, and the massage team where beyond belief. The people in Aruba period, are the best I’ve ever seen! This trip was an excellent choice for celebrating 27 years of travel with friends!
Our experience at Bali Aruba was wonderful. Maria is an incredibly responsive host who made sure we had everything we needed from time of booking to departure. She helped us arrange all of our activities, food, chefs, etc. The property is stunning, so many fun things to do and places to hang (loved the movie room!!). Maria and Alex were very responsive to help manage the mosquitos, but with an open house you definitely want to make sure you bring bug spray. Taxis are convenient, you’re a short 5-15min ride to beaches and restaurants.
The property is absolutely gorgeous and the host is responsive and accommodating with a list of services to provide in addition to the home.
The only drawbacks are the distance from the strip, the flies and mosquitoes, and that there is no AC in the common space. The home is much like a riad so the heart of it is an outdoor, open space. The property manager also visited daily to clean the pools and perform other maintenance. They were always kind and respectful.
Andrea W.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
John T.
2 Mar 2021
An AMAZING one of a kind property
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
From the moment you open the front door and view the indoor pool you are hooked! An expansive compound with everything from extremely comfy beds to an well appointed kitchen, fun outdoor pool and tiki bar, beach volleyball court, ping pong, pool table, even a 10 lazy boy reclining seat theater! You will NOT be disappointed. One of the best things? It’s 10-12 minutes to everywhere! Beaches, dining, airport, hospital, golf. Alex, the property manager, was fantastic!!!
John T.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
johana f.
13 Jan 2021
Paradise
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Best vacation home ever!
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Its as looks in the pictures. Like having your own compound. We enjoyed it so much that we didn't really leave it much to explore the island. I would recommend renting a car as the location is not close to beaches/restaurants/shopping.
Donna M.
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Mar 2020
Thank you so much Donna. Happy you enjoyed your stay and we look forward to welcoming you back :) Stuart
This was literally a compound. We had so much fun just hanging out at the house, that we hardly left the premises. We felt like we had our own resort. We rented a car and really glad that we did. Made getting around to restaurants and stores much easier as it's not a "walkable" neighborhood.
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was more than happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Amazing house! It was such a relaxing place to stay. A much different experience than the busy, crowded resort hotels. The house was as beautiful as pictured and the description of the property was accurate. We loved hanging out at night when the house was all lit up and used the Sonos the entire time we were there. We have 3 younger kids that used both pools much of the time we were at the house. Although crowded, there was enough room in the 4th bedroom for 3 young kids and two teenagers. We didn't do as much cooking as we anticipated we would. The grocery stores were expensive and the meat was not very appealing. They do pest control spraying on the property, however it is Aruba and we did have several bug bites. I wish I had used the bug spray that I brought with me. Stuart was great and very prompt in responding to a couple of minor things that came up during our stay. The housekeeping service could be improved upon. They provided only 5 beach towels for 10 people and didn't show up for two days to deliver more so we had to purchase towels in town. There were a few other things that created an inconvenience/expense due to the poor housekeeping service however, I didn't reflect this in my rating as everything else about the house was great. The property is centrally located and a short drive to downtown NORD (5-10 min) where the high rise hotels and many of the restaurants are located. Downtown Oranjestad was about 20-25 min. from us and had several places to eat as well. Baby beach was great for snorkeling and around 1/2 hour- 40 minute drive from the house. You should plan to have transportation for the entire week while at the house as nothing is within walking distance, although several of the excursion companies will pick you up. We would rent this house without hesitation if we returned to the island as it is a huge part of why we had such an amazing trip!
Hi Sandy, so sorry you had a less than stellar experience when you were there in February that week. It's the busiest week of the year besides Christmas so the housekeepers were a bit understaffed. This is not a problem anymore. And there are all new beach towels again so no shortages anymore. We look forward to welcoming you to Bali Retreat again for your next Aruba trip.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Fred K.
30 Nov 2018
Family Thanksgiving
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was very clean.
I was very happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Excellent...the perfect location and amenities for 3 families, including 5 children
Fred K.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Mar 2020
Dear Fred, thank you so much for your stay. Happy you and your family had such an amazing time at Bali Retreat. Come back soon!
Stuart
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Benjamin L.
29 Oct 2017
10 days in paradise
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
We rented this house for a 10 day family reunion. The house was perfect. It allowed us to do our own thing, and to meet up for family events. The pools, cinema room, and all the different places to hang out were delightful. Stuart and the staff were amazing. The cleaning crew came in twice during our stay and they left the house spotless each time. Stuart promptly took care of issues as they arose (these were minor maintenance issues). The house is perfect for families with older children or for groups of friends. I cannot recommend highly enough! We will be back.
Benjamin L.
Stayed 11 nights in Oct 2017
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Kasper H.
3 Aug 2017
Amazing House resort
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Amazing House, its beyond the pictures. We stayed there for a week and had an Amazing time. Stuart was were helpsom and We also had a chef comming making dinner for our family which was an Amazing experience. The House fits best 6 people. The last family room was no toilet or window only a dobbelt glass door.
Kasper H.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017
About the host
Hosted by Maria
Hey there! I'm Maria, the host of Bali Retreat here on the gorgeous island of Aruba. I've been a traveler my whole life — the kind who gets completely sucked into local cultures, quirky markets, and the way people decorate their homes across the world. All of that wandering eventually found its way into how I designed this place, and honestly, I couldn't be happier with how it came together. I'm also a total dog mom to the sweetest golden retriever, who yes, absolutely comes with me on trips whenever I can make it happen. Because of that, I totally get the struggle of leaving your fur baby behind — so Bali Retreat is pet-friendly, no guilt required. My amazing local co-host Marielle keeps things running smoothly on the ground, and together we try to make sure every guest feels genuinely taken care of — whether that means pointing you to our favorite hidden beach spots or just making sure everything in the house is exactly as it should be before you arrive. We're so glad you found us, and we'd love to have you here. Aruba has a way of getting under your skin — in the best possible way — and we hope Bali Retreat feels like your home base while it does. Can't wait to host you! 🌴
Why they chose this property
My spouse and I have always had the travel bug. We've bounced around a lot of the world together, always chasing that next adventure or a bit of inspiration. But nothing quite prepared us for what happened when we landed in Aruba. We just... fell for it. Hard. It started with the people. Everywhere we went, strangers smiled at us like they meant it. We never once felt like outsiders — and that's a rare thing when you're traveling somewhere new. Then there was the weather. We'd grown so used to grey skies back home that waking up to sunshine every single day felt almost unreal. We hiked, we swam, we sat outside just because we could. It sounds simple, but it genuinely changed something in us. And the beaches — honestly, what can you even say? We spent whole afternoons just melting into the white sand, staring out at water so clear it almost didn't look real. No complaints there. But the moment we knew we had to buy a place here? That came when we stumbled onto a property with these incredible tonalite boulders scattered through the garden. Big, ancient-looking things with real character. And what makes them even more special is how rare it is to find them on a private property like this — most people never get to have something like that in their own backyard. We stood there looking at them and just kind of looked at each other — you know that feeling when something clicks? That was it. We're so lucky to be able to share this place with people now. Honestly, if even one guest leaves feeling the way we felt on that first trip, we've done our job.
What makes this property unique
Let's be honest — a lot of vacation rentals say they're "unique." We actually mean it. Bali Retreat is home to several amenities that you won't find anywhere else on the island. Not just rare — the only ones in all of Aruba. Take our indoor pool. It's the only one in Aruba, and it even had its moment in the spotlight when it was featured in the film Love in Aruba. But beyond the bragging rights, it's just incredibly practical — and fun. Rain outside? Too blazing hot to be in the sun? Doesn't matter. The pool is always perfect. Then there's our private cinema. We're talking a 150-inch screen and proper recliner chairs. Movie night, binge-watching, a gaming marathon — whatever you're in the mood for, this room was made for it. Feeling adventurous? Head out to the garden and discover our natural private cave — a genuinely cool spot to escape the heat and just... chill. And we mean that literally. The garden itself is something else. There's an outdoor yoga pavilion surrounded by nature, a garden pool nestled among those iconic tonalite boulders and lush greenery, an al fresco dining area under a palapa roof, and for the night owls — an outdoor king-size bed perfect for stargazing. And if you're feeling competitive, we've got a private beach court for badminton or volleyball, a custom ping pong table, and a giant chess set waiting for you. Oh, and our pillow pit? Also the only one in Aruba. Because why not. There's really nowhere else on this island quite like it.