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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 490 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Noord
  • Place, Stellaris Casino
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Palm Beach
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Hyatt Regency Casino
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Airport, Oranjestad (AUA-Queen Beatrix Intl.)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Guest bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Masterbedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

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 9-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 & Netflix 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.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
..but only outside on the patio.

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

Important information

You need to know

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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Noord

Located near the beach, this holiday home is in Palm Beach, a neighbourhood in Noord. Shoppers can check out Renaissance Mall Aruba, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Eagle Beach and Palm Beach. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Omnibus Tennis or Guillermo Prospero Trinidad Stadium. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and horse riding.
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Noord

What's nearby

  • Chabad Jewish Center of Aruba - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Stellaris Casino - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Palm Beach - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Palm Beach Plaza - 14 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Hyatt Regency Casino - 17 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Oranjestad (AUA-Queen Beatrix Intl.) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Moomba Beach - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Hadicurari - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Santos Coffee - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪The Clover - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Mercat - ‬14 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Tropical Home-away-from-Home; private, with plungepool & near Palm Beach. COSY! have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Tropical Home-away-from-Home; private, with plungepool & near Palm Beach. COSY!?

As of 30 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Tropical Home-away-from-Home; private, with plungepool & near Palm Beach. COSY! on 2 May 2026 start from AU$226, 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 Tropical Home-away-from-Home; private, with plungepool & near Palm Beach. COSY! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Tropical Home-away-from-Home; private, with plungepool & near Palm Beach. COSY!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Tropical Home-away-from-Home; private, with plungepool & near Palm Beach. COSY!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Tropical Home-away-from-Home; private, with plungepool & near Palm Beach. COSY!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

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

Located in Palm Beach, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Chabad Jewish Center of Aruba and Palm Beach. Eagle Beach is 2.5 mi (4 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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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

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sylvain R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good location clean and everything needed was there. I highly recommended.
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Rondell G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Overall it was a great place and an amazing stay.
Stayed 11 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Blair C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rodna S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Jennifer R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Archival

10/10 Excellent

sonja h.

very nice stay, would love to go back soon

this house is very nice, recently newly furnished, close to Palm Beach. 4 people can sleep there. cheap price. very nice
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Denise N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alexis F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kim L.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bob T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tammy W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen A.

Wonderful relaxing vacation

Jeanine has done a great job making sure all the comforts of home are provided at Casa Dora. She provides dishes, pots and pans if you want to cook. The home is clean and has a great "beach" feel. Air conditioners worked great, only used them in the bedrooms. The front rooms had a lovely breeze coming in the windows. Great patio with comfy furniture, wonderful hammock and small pool for dipping in to cool off. There is a grill too. This property is a 10-15 minute walk to the beach. We loved the Palm Beach area, so many bars and restaurants to choose from. The bus stop is right at the Marriott and cabs are easy to get as well. We would spend the day at the beach and walk our way into town for dinner. There is a helpful blue binder in the home, be sure to read through it. Great little grocery store in walking distance if you only need a few things. We grabbed fruit and snacks and lunch items. Jeanine also has pamphlets for various tourist attractions on the book shelf along with the library of books. I would highly recommend this property. I stayed with my sister but you could easily have 2 couples or a family of 4-5 be comfortable. I would definitely come back to Casa Dora
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rachel M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michele L.

Wonderful Aruba vacation

My husband and I stayed at Casa Dora for 11 days in April 2018. The house is exactly as the pictures shown on this site. Kitchen is well equiped with everything you need to cook as well as spices, oil, plasic wrap and aluminium paper. The BBQ was great to grill meats purchased at Super Food. Wi-Fi worked well. We enjoyed the small pool to cool down after a day at the beach. We were very happy to find the beach chairs and the cooler behind a wooden pannel near the front door; we used them every day. The air conditionned worked well (we used it only at night) since we were off to the beach all day. We did self check-in and out and it worked well. Someone comes by twice a week to clean the pool. The house is perfect for a couple or even a couple with small children because the second bedroom is small and equipped with two single beds. The bathroom is small but it did the job. We recommend this house. It is preferable to have a car so you can explore all the beautiful beaches in Aruba. We spent our time between Arashi beach (for the great snorkeling spot where a lot of catamaran come with tours) and Eagle beach because it is beautiful, quiet and you can do long walks; both beaches within 5 or 10 minutes by car. We got to the beach around 8:30 am each morning and we were able to secure a free palapa to put our chairs under. If you come later, you probably need to rent an umbrella parasol. Palm beach is not our style (very busy beach with lot of activities and people but it might attract a different crowd. Looking forward to our next Aruba vacation.
Stayed 11 nights in Apr 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lizzie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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
Verified

8/10 Good

Ydania R.

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shawn H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anna C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nancy D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Diana N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Delightful home

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

10/10 Excellent

Sonja E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Sehr schöne Unterkunft

Wir waren 2 Wochen in dieser Wohnung und es war einfach traumhaft! Man hatte alles, was man brauchte und mit dem Mietwagen konnten wir überall leicht hinfahren. Die Betten war sehr gemütlich, der Pool genau richtig! Jeanine hat all unsere Fragen schnell beantwortet und war sehr hilfsbereit. Es war schön ruhig in der Ecke, Entspannung pur. :-) Wir können diese Wohnung uneingeschränkt empfehlen!
Stayed 15 nights in Dec 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

gary l.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Scott C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tamara B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Josh S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

About the host

Hosted by Jeanine from Casa Dora

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Hi, my name is Jeanine and I am the owner of Casa Dora. These is no rental company taking care of my property, I do it myself with some help from friends. Look forward to your email regarding availability or to make a reservation, 'Talk' to you soon!

Why they chose this property

This charming place has it all. Close to all and yet away from it all!
The residential area is safe and quiet.

What makes this property unique

* fully furnished and trendy decorated
* private plunge pool!
* including beach chairs, beach towels, snorkel gear and a cool-box!
* fully equipped kitchen
* a queen bed in each bedroom.

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English, Dutch

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