Safir 22

Guest: Robin (-)
Date of Stay: 12/22/11 Review Submitted: 01/21/12

We have been renting homes in Aruba during the holiday season for almost 10 years and are pleased to say that this is the nicest home we have had the opportunity to rent. It is large, clean, and beautifully appointed. When looking at photos everything looks nice, but the house more than met our expectations. The listing was accurate, and the property was clean and beautifully maintained. The property manager lives right across the street which made us feel secure that if anything was needed, we could just walk over, but everything was fine, and he checked in with us several times during our stay. We will certainly be back! Aruba was also perfect--rain only late at night, beaches, snorkeling, restaurants-- beautiful!

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Absolutely Perfect

Guest: ben C.
Date of Stay: 11/02/11 Review Submitted: 11/09/11

This was our second time in Aruba- the first time we stayed in hotel and were looking for a different experience. We just LOVED this house and couldn't say enough good things about it. Before our arrival the owners were extremely helpful and responded quickly to all of our questions. When we arrived at the house it was perfectly clean and ready for us. We had 5 adults and 1 toddler (16 months) with us and this house had plenty of room for all of us. The kitchen was the perfect size and had everything we needed for the week. The best part about this house was the pool and large table outside. We spent the majority of our time out here and it could not have been any better. The pool was the perfect size and our son loved playing in and around the pool. We were pleasantly surprised to find they had lots of rafts and toys for both us and our son to enjoy. The hidden gem of this entire vacation (other than Aruba's beautiful weather and great restaurants) was the property manager who lives right across the street. He and his wife were helpful if we needed directions somewhere, had random questions...and even came over to tell us we accidentally left our car lights on. The manager's wife also works for a taxi company and drove us to dinner a few nights, even though one of them was her night off! We will absolutely be coming back to Aruba and especially this house. We could not have asked for a more perfect vacation.

Owner response:I'm always pleased to help guests make their stay a happy one. One of my principal purpose is to put myself in others people shoes so I can respond easily. I'm glad to learn that you were very satisfied with the house and our service. Hope to see you soon back again in Aruba. One more time thanks for your comments Reynaldo Rasmijn

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What a great place to stay!

Guest: Spring (Two Harbors, MN USA)
Date of Stay: 03/21/11 Review Submitted: 03/31/11

This was a great place to stay. Clean, large spaces. Comfortable beds. 3 bathrooms for each of the 3 bedrooms. Wireless Internet access-a great pool and surrounding yard that had nesting hawks to entertain us! The property owner was great. Checked in with us 1/2 way through our stay and was very accommodating. And he wasn't a "pest". Very relaxed. A short drive to 2 of the best beaches or a nice walk-which we did 1 morning. (about 1 mile) Nice neighborhood and secure. I would highly recommend this property. It was hard to leave it during the day to go out and about! But we did and enjoyed our day and enjoyed coming back to such a nice place. One of the nicest things was not having to be with a ton of people at a hotel pool! Just jump in when you get hot, and you have it all to yourself. You do need to plan on having shampoo and might have to buy some things like dish soap and paper towels, but minor things when you consider this terrific property. We have been to many places and this was our 3rd visit to Aruba. This was our first time renting a villa and this property may well have set the new standard that all future trips will be measured up against. A truly wonderful, relaxed vacation.

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, adventure seekers.

Fabulous House!!

Guest: Bruno (Plymouth,MA USA)
Date of Stay: 03/13/11 Review Submitted: 03/22/11

This house was in immaculate condition-very clean and well-supplied from kitchen utensils to beach chairs. The location of the property makes it convenient to grocery stores, restaurants, and beaches. The owners were exceptionally friendly and very knowledgeable of the surrounding points of interest and facilities. When the barbeque grill didn't function properly; within hours they made the necessary repair. We thoroughly enjoyed the outdoor pool and living area and the rest of the house is open and comfortable. We highly recommend this house for a rental and look forward to staying again in the future.

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.

Still Perfect Accommodations!

Guest: Caribbean Regulars (Michigan, USA)
Date of Stay: 11/18/10 Review Submitted: 11/28/10

We stayed at this villa in November and loved it. This was our second time renting this villa. The villa has everything you need for a perfect vacation. We vacation in the Caribbean a couple of times per year and we always rent villas on our vacations. This villa is our favorite because it is clean and has everything we need. It is superior to the other villas that we have rented because it is managed by the family that owns it. (Most other villas are cared for by a hired management company.) Dennis, the owner, and his family are very genuine and really care about your stay. The owners maintain, and keep the villa very clean. The location is great, just down the road from the best beaches on the island. Malmok and Arashi beaches which are both great snorkeling locations. The villa is in a safe area and isn’t far from the hotel strip where a lot of the restaurants and shops are. Don’t hesitate to book this villa as it books up fast. We are returning to Aruba in March, but unfortunately we had to book someplace else as this villa was not available for the week that we wanted. So, don’t wait to reserve your stay. Also, booking this villa is so much easier than other villa’s that we have reserved! Dennis uses Pay Pal which makes life so easy. Other villa’s that we have rented want funds wired from our bank account, or want a certified check, etc. Dennis makes life easy by using Pay Pal; it’s just a click of the mouse! Thank you Dennis for another great vacation!

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.

Our vacaiton's have changed!!

Guest: Denise N. (Naples, FL)
Date of Stay: 07/03/10 Review Submitted: 07/10/10

We just got home today and I couldn't wait to write my review. We have been to Aruba for the last 5 years, on our 6th trip I decided to book a villa instead of a hotel or timeshare at the Mariott as we have in the past. Well I am glad we did, Villa Safir 22 is all that has been mentioned and so much more. We saw things that we never have in all the years of coming to Aruba because the need for a rental car opens up a whole new world to you. We never had a map and didn't get lost, found all the sites we had heard about but never bothered to visit. We thought that the high rise areas were the best beaches, boy were we wrong. The villa had all the items needed and to be able to come home after a hot day in the sun. The ability to jump in the pool at the end of the day was amazing. Grill out, order in, or be within a few minutes drive of the best places to eat on the island, the choices are endless. Dennis was a pleasure to work with, he made sure all of our needs were taken care of ahead of time. The villa was spotless, I don't think my grout at home has been cleaner since the day my house was built. I can't say enough and we can't wait to come back next year. Same time same place!!! Our vacaction has forever been changed. ank you again Dennis for a wonderful week!!!

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.

Great House in a Great Location

Guest: Mike from PA (PA)
Date of Stay: 05/31/10 Review Submitted: 06/15/10

Our stay here was wonderful. This 3 bedroom home is very spacious. Each bedroom has it's own bathroom, The pool area is beautiful and very private. The owner is a pleasure to deal with and is very helpful. Don't wait to book your vacation here. You won't be sorry!

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.

Absolutely Beautiful!!

Guest: Tammy B. (Colonia, NJ)
Date of Stay: 04/16/10 Review Submitted: 05/19/10

Words can not even explain how beautiful Safir 22 is! The pictures do not even do it justice...you have to see it to believe it!! The owners Dennis, Ben and Ria are wonderful people. They are available to answer any questions you have or to help you with information about the island. The villa is immaculate and beautifully decorated. It is located in a residential neighborhood, far enough away from the resorts to give you peace and quiet, yet close enough for a quick ride home after an evening out. We can not wait to come back next year for our honeymoon!! I've already started counting the days Dennis....

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, people with disabilities, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.

Perfect!

Guest: jjcpgk&pt (Chicago)
Date of Stay: 03/25/10 Review Submitted: 04/16/10

Safir 22 met/exceeded all of our expectations! The pictures and descriptions were accurate, the property is beautifully maintained and very clean, the owners (and their parents who live on the island) never left a question unanswered and were WONDERFUL to work with. I would definitely recommend this property (and Aruba as a destination) to a friend, and already have! The location is perfect, far enough away from the craziness of Palm Beach while being centrally located to everything! I would suggest that you rent a car. It was a vacation we will never forget.

Recommended for:Sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children.

Safir 22 Review

Guest: Martin Grozinsky (-)
Date of Stay: 01/05/10 Review Submitted: 02/15/10

If you want to get away from all the hustle and noise of the hotels this is the place to stay. This villa is exactly as described, it is a very lovely, nicely appointed quiet place to stay in Aruba. We were graciously greeted by Ben and Ria (owners) on our arrival, they quickly gave us a tour of the premises and provided instructions on how to secure the property, and then left us alone to enjoy our vacation. The property is very convenient to Arashi beach, which has the best snorkling on the island, the property is off the beaten path but only about 1/2 kilometer South of Tera del Sol Golf course off highway 2b. The pool is great, especially if you don't feel like going to the beach. Renting a car to get around the island from this property is a must. We highly recommend Villa Safir, we will be back soon.

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