• WOW!

  WOW!

  • Guest Edward U.
  • Date of stay 03/30/13
  • Review Submitted 04/11/13
  All I can say it that this was the best family vacation I ever had. The Malmok Villa Bon Bida was even more fabulous than we anticipated. and the housekeepers were extremely accommodating. The two pools were well kept and beautiful and the villa had everything we needed. My wife and I brought all of our children and their significant ours and renewed our wedding vows under one of the two beautiful gazeboes and it was really special. We all loved it. And of course, it's Aruba! Thanks for a wonderful vacation at a good price. Dr. Ed Umlauf

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• Paradise in January

  Paradise in January

  • Guest WV Couples
  • Date of stay 01/11/13
  • Review Submitted 03/04/13
  We have visited Aruba the past 7 years and plan to keep returning. We (3 adult couples) stayed in this house for 15 days in January 2013 and loved it. Great location for snorkeling. One of the couples snorkeled everyday and could just walk across the street. Great outdoor area for relaxing.

  Recommended for: Age 55+, adventure seekers.

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• Best Villa in Aruba

  Best Villa in Aruba

  • Guest Bruce M.
  • Date of stay 02/09/13
  • Review Submitted 02/23/13
  Our experience at Villa Bon Bida was wonderful. We had a group of 5 couples and occupied the four bedrooms in the main house and one of the two bedrooms in the attached cottage. When we arrived we found everything to be immaculate. The cleaning staff was finishing up and they did not miss a thing. The entire property , including both pools, is kept updated and very well maintained. Mercedes is wonderful to work with and pays close attention to every detail. The Villa is located in one of the nicest areas on the island. The ocean is directly across the road, and sandy beaches are within a very short walk. We did a lot of snorkeling and found that our area was one of the best in Aruba. We even found three sets of snorkeling gear available to us at the Villa. The property is so nice that you could spend your entire visit in the Villa, and never leave. Our favorite area was the veranda next to the main pool. The area is beautifully landscaped and attracts lots of butterflies and other friendly wildlife. Night life is a short 5 minute drive, or you can catch the bus. Public transportation is easy to use and takes you to all the major population areas of the island. We rented a Jeep and a 12 passenger van from Royal Car Rental, and were very pleased. Just a footnote, when we left, I accidently left $400.in cash one of the bedrooms. It was found and Mercedes immediately made arrangements to return it to me. Truly a class act!!!!! Thanks Mercedes!!!!!! We will be back.

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• Dream Vacation

  Dream Vacation

  • Guest Joseph A.
  • Date of stay 12/29/12
  • Review Submitted 01/09/13
  This was our first visit to Aruba and we loved every minute of it. The Villa Bon Bida served as the perfect setting for our stay. The house was so well-appointed and clean, and the bedrooms were spacious and comfortable. The owner, Mercedes, is very approachable and really goes out of her way to make sure your stay is comfortable and all of your needs are met. The house was more than large enough for our two families, comprised of 4 adults, 5 kids and a baby. We spent our days lounging around the beautiful pool or at the beach. There were plenty of towels, beach toys, and other items you might not see in a lesser house (flat panel tv, whole house sound system, etc. ) We cooked a couple of nights and the modern well-stocked kitchen sufficed. The housekeeper, Martha, cooked one of our meals and, boy, can she cook! Best yet, the house is right across from beautiful Malmok beach and just down the street from Arashi beach. Plus, we were so thankful not to be stuck in the resort district with the rest of the tourists. We definitely hope to come back to Aruba, and when we do, we will have no reservations about making the Villa our home once again.

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• Great house, excellent location

  Great house, excellent location

  • Guest Beth S.
  • Date of stay 12/29/12
  • Review Submitted 01/06/13
  We had a great time at this beautiful home with six kids and four adults. Great layout, amenities, pool- all were fantastic. Mercedes and her husband were great as well.

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• Great Location and Accomidation.

  Great Location and Accomidation.

  • Guest Sandra E.
  • Date of stay 12/20/12
  • Review Submitted 01/02/13
  This was our first time in Aruba. We have 3 kids and love staying at private villas for the space and comfort. Malmok Villa Bon Bida was everything it was described and more. Upon arrival, the house keeper Martha and her daughter greeted us. Martha only spoke Spanish and her daughter translated some things as they showed us around. There is a binder that is very helpful (We also left some tips for new guests in there!) The rooms and bathrooms are massive. There is extra sunscreen and sunburn cream in the cabinet by the living room, Interesting books in the entrance, games and cards in the cabinet by the kitchen. (You will need Deet Spray for mosquito's). Our girls loved the upstairs room and felt like it was their own apartment! We went with another family and there was plenty of space as there are rooms on both sides of the home. The kitchen was fully loaded with appliances and stuff you need to cook and eat. The oven is European and very small. We spent Christmas there and was going to cook a turkey, but the oven would more likely fit a chicken. There are plenty of beach towels for the pool, and towels for the bathrooms. We spent most of the time in the big pool in the backyard. The pool has lights and the palm trees light up. The beach is just across the street. Just down a bit, all the tour boats drop off people for snorkeling and jumping in off the reef. And just up the other way is a white sandy beach. The house was very secure and the location was private and we did not have any issues. We loved that we were in a residential area, yet, the lot was private and large. After touring the Island, we were very pleased with the location on the villa. Please rent a vehicle! So much more to do!! There is a big grocery store on the way there called SUPER FOODS, this has a lot of Dutch and Swedish foods. We found an IGA just a bit further down from there and it was stocked with tons of American, Canadian and Mexican foods. For local stuff to do: I would recommend the 4 hour ATV tour. You actually drive all day all over the island. The price was $99 per couple. The light house restaurant was superb. Even though it is Italian, there is plenty of other options. We would highly recommend the owners and the villa. We would def book that villa again, based on the cleanliness, location, layout, and amenities.

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• Fantastic Villa

  Fantastic Villa

  • Guest Jennifer B.
  • Date of stay 09/29/12
  • Review Submitted 11/25/12
  We came for our high school reunion and 9 of us stayed at the villa. The property is not only beautiful and just as described but was exceptionally clean. There was plenty of kitchen essentials and we made many of our meals here and ate poolside. The 3 refrigerators came in very handy. The pool was very clean and water extremely warm. We spent much of our time in the pool area. We found the villa to be more than roomy and never felt crowded with all the people we had. The nearby beaches and snorkeling were fantastic. We went each morning to Boca Catalina for an early morning snorkel. The best part of the island is near the villa and we were happy to be outside of the busy hotel areas. Having a washer and dryer and an abundance of beach towels were a plus. We highly recommend you stay here. You certainly get your money's worth and the owner and staff are exceptional to work with.

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• Amazing localisation

  Amazing localisation

  • Guest Sebastien J.
  • Date of stay 09/08/12
  • Review Submitted 10/01/12
  Best place to live on the island: nearby kitesufing, snorkeling, quite beaches, golf, sunsets, Palm Beach, groceries and other shops Nice property with outdoors well thought and maintained.

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• wonderful relaxing villa

  wonderful relaxing villa

  • Guest cas
  • Date of stay 06/16/12
  • Review Submitted 07/09/12
  We enjoyed our stay at Villa Bon Bida in Aruba! The villa was very spacious and comfortable. The view and setting of the backyard with all the variety of palm trees and pool was amazing. Martha was so helpful and a wonderful cook! Thank you very much for sharing your villa with us! The Harris, Davila and Goad Family-Pensacola, Fl.

  Recommended for: Tourists without a car, age 55+, families with teenagers, girls getaway, sightseeing, families with young children.

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• Best Vacation Ever

  Best Vacation Ever

  • Guest Ross A.
  • Date of stay 05/13/12
  • Review Submitted 07/05/12
  Our group of nine had an amazing time at Villa Bon Bida. Traveling with two small children can be difficult, but having the two pools and a beach at your fingertips made it an actual vacation. We stayed in both the main house, and one of the apartments. Everything was as described if not better. The owner was easy to communicate with, and Marta the property attendant was accommodating. The property is located 5 minutes north of the high-rise hotels. We rented a van for the week per the owners recommendation, and I'm glad we did. We cooked everyday and made daily trips to the grocery store (about 15 minutes away). I highly recommend this property.

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3000.00 - 4500.00 per week
Rates listed for 3 rooms; 2 additional rooms: $500 - weekly each.
Christmas, New Year's and President's weeks:
$4500 plus $500 - for 2 additional rooms each.
0.00 - 0.00 Cleaning. 0.00 - 0.00 Tax.

Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.