Location: Pos Chiquito, Aruba, Caribbean (Spaans Lagoenweg 43 - Less Than Three Miles from the Airport) View Map
Accommodations: House, 3 Bedrooms + Other (See Description), 3 Baths (Sleeps 6-9)
Keywords: House
Enjoy this spacious three bedroom, three bath house with its’ breathtaking view of the Caribbean! Share easy conversation on the beautiful open back veranda, which is constantly cooled by the trade winds. Have a refreshing beverage on your own front patio overlooking the Caribbean.
There is a larger beach tucked beyond a little stand of trees, complete with palm umbrellas to shelter you from some sun. The weather is fairly steady at 80 degrees with a constant trade wind, though not as strong as in the high rise area. "Spanish Lagoon" is home to a wide variety of beautiful fish for the beginner as well as the snorkel and scuba enthusiast. It is the premier dive and snorkel site on the island. Take a stroll on the bank or pause at the concrete bench & table of the water’s edge right in front of your vacation paradise.
Aruba is a 52 week island. With less than 20 inches of rain a year, the weather is near perfect year round.
Your house will accommodate six people privately or up to nine with the included day bed and queen size air mattress. Bring the whole family or just enjoy a relaxing vacation for two! If the answer is location, location, location, we've GOT IT!
We have tried to incorporate everything we would want if we were visiting home away from home. Check out the Amenities Page for the full list of conveniences this house has to offer! Come back again and again to see what has been added.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning : Full House Air Conditioning or Choose to Open the Doors & Use the Ceiling Fans in Each Room for a Wonderful Island Breeze.
- Linens Provided : New Queen Size Beds Are Topped with Egg Crates & Mattress Covers, Then Outfitted with 440 Thread Count Egyptian Cotton Sheets.
- Washer : Washer & Dryer are located on site in the largest bathroom
- Dryer
- Off Street Parking : Feel Free to Open Gate & Pull in
- Beds
- Queen Bed (3) : There is Also a Queen Air Mattress & Pump
- Convertible Bed : One Twin Day Bed
- Child Bed : youth bed
- Entertainment
- Jetted Tub in Bath : Sorry no jets, but a bathtub with working shower heads at both ends in turquoise bathroom
- Cable/Satellite TV
- DVD
- VCR
- Video Library : Many family video & DVD choices
- Video Game Console : 16 bit Fox console featuring 7 games including bowling, tennis, darts,ring toss, golf, baseball & target shooting
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Music Library
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen : Find All of the Comforts of Your Own Kitchen Such as Microwave, Blender, Coffee Grinder, Coffee Maker, Large Griddle, Colanders, Measuring Cups & Spoons, Pots & Pans, Spring Form Pans, Cookie Trays, Etc.
- Cooking Utensils Provided : Even springform pans for cheesecake
- Refrigerator : Water & Ice Dispenser
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Outdoor Features
- Charcoal BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio : Wind Down as You Take in the Sunset Over the Caribbean.
- Lanai : Enjoy the Cooling Trade Winds as They Gently Roll Over the Back Lanai. the Winds in Pos Chiquito Are Not as Strong as They Are in the High-Rise Area. Take the Large Folding Table Out on the Back Veranda to Play Games, Enjoy Meals or Sit & Chat.
- View/Location
- Oceanfront : Stroll on the Bank. Enjoy a Cup of Coffee or Your Favorite Adult Beverage at the new coral wall at the Water's Edge or Just Sit on Your Front Patio & Enjoy This Breathtaking View of Your Caribbean Paradise.
- Communications
- Telephone : Local calls only, however there is a cell phone on site for communication between home & other guests. You can place international calls from cell.
- Free Long Distance : Skype is a long distance program accessed through on-site computer. Recipient must have Skype service in order to be free.
- Cell Phone : Cell phone is available. Having an island cell phone provides the convenience of knowing the phone number in advance for loved ones and being able to talk to others at the house.
- Computer : Desktop Computer with Windows OS & High Speed Wireless Internet.
- Broadband Internet
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Other Amenities
- Ostrich Beach Chairs, Gulf Clubs, Books & Games, Puzzles, Snorkel & Fins, Noodles, Rafts (not to be used as a life preserver) & other beach games, Queen Air Mattress & Pump, Coolers, Beach Towels, Aqua Shoes, Wall Mount Hair Dryers in Each Bathroom, Binoculars, Safe, Beach Bags, Snorkel Equipment, Ice Cream Maker You Toss or Roll, Fox Video Console & Many More.
- Suitability
- Wheelchair Accessible (may have limitations) : There is a Ramp to the Front Door, one step, & Most Doorways Are Wide. There is a door without a step, however there would be one step up to the kitchen area.
- Kid Friendly : A Lovely Home with Games, Noodles, Toys, Balls, Coloring Books, & Other Treasures to Keep the Little Ones Entertained, Not to Mention the Shallow Lagoon (adult supervision recommended).
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters : Must be at least 25 years of age.
- Smoking Not Allowed : Thank You for Not Smoking Inside & Please Dispose of Smoking Leftovers Properly So GetAwayAruba Always Looks it's Best.
- Activities
- Golf
- Shopping
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Parasailing
- Jet Skiing
- Swimming
- Windsurfing
- Fishing
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Antiquing
- Live Theatre
- Miniature golf
- Horseback Riding
- Theme Park (Amusement Park)
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Museums
- Rafting
- Shelling
- Rock Climbing
- Spelunking
- Restaurants
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Season Dec 16-Apr 15 .. $2200/week .. $314/night (each additional night).
Season Apr 16-Jun 30 .. $1850/week .. $264/night (each additional night).
Season Jul 01-Aug 31 .. $2000/week .. $285/night (each additional night).
Season Sep 01-Dec 15 .. $1850/week .. $264/night (each additional night).
25% Surcharge for Weeks Including New Years Eve & Day,
President’S Day, Thanksgiving & Christmas.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Map & Owner's Profile
Aruba - Premier Snorkel & Scuba Site
Year Purchased: 2006
Why the Owner Chose Pos Chiquito
Welcome to our little piece of paradise. We came to this “happy island” in March 2006 for our honeymoon. We loved the weather, the food, and the people. We didn't want to leave. We drove 350 km during that visit, searching for a place to come back to again and again.
Spaans Lagoenweg 43 is that place.
The Unique Benefits at this House
The open view from the back veranda, right through the great room, across the front lanai, beyond the beautiful gardens to our little stretch of beach and into the inviting lagoon. This three bedroom rancher is nestled in a small residential community. The neighbor folk are friendly and helpful, as we found all natives to be.
There is a larger beach tucked beyond a little stand of trees, complete with palm umbrellas to shelter you from some sun. The weather is fairly steady at 80 degrees with a constant trade wind. The lagoon is warm enough to just “walk right in”. It is like having a large shallow pool with no chlorine needed. There is a coral reef at the outer perimeter, home of many beautiful fish. A snorkel experience that you can walk to!
Manuel Halto Beach is located 300 ft from the front gate. The Caribbean sunsets are yours from the front patio.
The airport is about 3 miles north of GetAwayAruba & easily accessible without going on the main drag.
Marina Pirata is a good restaurant less than 1 mile away, a nice stroll along the water.
Take a flashlight & enjoy the markings, stalagmites & stalactites. The bats in the large chamber are harmless
The Fontein Caves were used by the early inhabitors of the island, the Arawak Indians. You will find a petroglyph showing a map of the caves.
The California Lighthouse is named for the shipwreck just offshore. From this vantage point, you can see the calm waters on one side & the rough seas on the other side, creating cliffs & overhangs.
Tierra del Sol is the premier 18 hole golf course on the island. The food in the on site restaurant is excellent & not as expensive as you may expect.
play 9 holes or go back through for 18. This unique experience allows you to play golf with donkeys, ground owls, goats, & cattle. Very inexpensive - carts available. Closed on Monday.
600 steps lead to the top of "Haystack Mountain." second highest point on the island.
Owner's Map of Pos Chiquito
We met through e-harmony late in 2004. Fell in love immediately. We married in March of 2006 & came to Aruba for our honeymoon. GetAwayAruba is the result of that trip.
Property Photos
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- Kitchen with all of the amenities
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- Turquoise Tranquility - view to the sea
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- Take Your Breath Away Gorgeous!
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- Blue Paradise
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- Green with Envy
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- Beautiful Beach Sun Shelter
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- Back Veranda - perfect for dinner or relaxing - great breeze
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- Under The Sea
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- Beach Entrance Among The Mangrove Trees
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- Your View - Our Best Feature!
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- Follow The Red Brick Pavers
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- Greater Shelter For The Sun Shy
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- A Snorkel Adventure Awaits You At GetAwayAruba
Traveler Reviews (40)
OPEN THE GATE TO PARADISE
Guest: pat
(forest hill, md.)
Date of Stay: 01/14/12
Review Submitted: 02/04/12
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.
Recommended for:People with disabilities, pet owners, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children.
Right in the Middle
Guest: Diver
(VA)
Date of Stay: 10/21/11
Review Submitted: 10/31/11
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.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, people with disabilities, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Piece of Paradise
Guest: Jolynn
(Orlando)
Date of Stay: 07/31/11
Review Submitted: 08/11/11
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!
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Steve and Deb's Beach House
Guest: PK
(Belcamp, MD)
Date of Stay: 06/30/11
Review Submitted: 07/16/11
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.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, adventure seekers.
The real Aruba
Guest: Eddie
(New York City)
Date of Stay: 03/04/11
Review Submitted: 07/11/11
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.
Recommended for:Sightseeing, adventure seekers.
On The Best Beach
Guest: Coach
(Phoenix, Az, USA)
Date of Stay: 05/21/10
Review Submitted: 06/18/11
We usually travel to more rural islands but decided to give Aruba a try and we are glad we did! The house is located on what we decided was the best beach on Aruba. We went to Arashi and Baby Beach and the others (we were there for a 2 week stay) and we definitely like Mangel Halto the best. It was some of the best snorkeling we have had on the 17 different islands we have been to. The house is located away from the big strip hotels and casino but close enough to drive and the island has great grocery stores that rival the States. We did eat out three times but wished we would have gone to Marina Pirata all three times as the setting was unbeatable, the prices were great, and just a short walk from the house. The house was very functional with WI-Fi and all the amenities plus air conditioning which we used very little as there was a nice breeze off the ocean. The iguana's and the Tropicals (type of Oriole) on the cactus out the front door gave us lots of entertainment in the mornings as we drank our coffee on the front porch and said Hi to the neighbors as many did their morning walk. I also found a nice local tennis club where I played several times and the guys were friendly and accepted me into their morning games. A very pleasant stay and lots to do on the island if you are into doing lots of things or you can just lie in the ocean in front of the house!
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Aruba Disney..It is not
Guest: scubachuck
(Gainesville, GA)
Date of Stay: 04/02/11
Review Submitted: 04/19/11
If you want to fly to another country and stay in American style hotel/condo/resort and eat American fast food then this is NOT the place. If you are looking for the way Aruba was before the high rise and low rise hotel were there; then this is the place. You are dropped in the middle where the locals are. This place rocks!!!! You are directly across from a lagoon and the best kept secret beach on the island. Local dive operators come out to the place daily to take students and divers. I did not scuba dive but I will next time but we snorkel 3 hours a day and love it. You drop in at the beach and the current will take you down 300 to 400 yards and you can get out at a set of steps and walk back and do it all over. This is your back yard if you stay at the place. The house has everything you need. We had 4 adults and 4 kids and we never felt like we were crowded. The place has 3 bedrooms. The beds sleep great. The kitchen was stocked with everything you needed. The air condition works in all 3 rooms and living room. The place had mask, fins and snorkel to play in your own private lagoon;)). When we were not in the water, the adults stayed out front on the porch. One of the best views in Aruba and I had it for a week. We had breakfast and lunch out there every day we were at home. The view is beautiful. The water is so blue. My wife wants jewelry that color blue/green now. Just to remind her of the place. Remember if you are looking for a Aruba Disney....This place is not for you. But if you want to experience Aruba the way it should be, I would try this place. Live a little and experience a lot!!!!
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers.
Awesome!!!!!
Guest: Kelly
(New Park, PA)
Date of Stay: 09/25/10
Review Submitted: 04/06/11
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
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, families with young children, families with teenagers.
ABSOLUTELY AN INCREDIBLE VACATION
Guest: Amy
(Forest Hill)
Date of Stay: 09/25/10
Review Submitted: 03/05/11
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
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, pet owners, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Only place to stay in Aruba!!
Guest: R & F
(Iowa)
Date of Stay: 02/02/11
Review Submitted: 02/15/11
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!!!
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children.
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