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The Red House in Sero Colorado for Beach Surf- Kite and Dive Lovers

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2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6807 sq ft

Popular amenities

Parking available
Kitchen
Barbecue grill
Outdoor space
Air conditioning
Free WiFi

Explore the area

San Nicolas

Baby Beach
‪18 min walk‬
Aruba Golf Club
‪8 min drive‬
Arikok National Park
‪11 min drive‬
Oranjestad (AUA-Queen Beatrix Intl.)
‪23 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Common area 1

1 Double Futon

Guest room

1 Queen Bed

Master bedroom

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Kitchenette

Separate dining area

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining area

About this property

The Red House in Sero Colorado for Beach Surf- Kite and Dive Lovers

Detached cottage in The Colony, Sero colorado with a wide view of the azure blue Caribbean Sea. Within walking distance of the famous beaches of Baby Beach and Rodgers' Beach and 4 car minutes from Boca Grandi, the famous High Winds Bay with beach for kite- and windsurf lovers.
The cottage is complete and comfortably furnished with two double bedrooms, respectively with a king and queen bed, both equipped with a quiet split level aircon and wardrobe. Bathroom with washbasin, hot/gold water shower and bath furniture.
The living room has a dining area and a seating area with a sofa, which can be turned into a comfortable Queen-size bed. double bed. A fully equipped open kitchen with a bar and 4 burner gas cooking block. A ceiling fan and a powerful split-level aircon provides cooling without noise.
A cable television, high speed internet via fiberglass cable, Wifi, gas and hot/cold water are standard amenities.
From the living room and from the outside terrace in the front yard you look out at the ocean. The outdoor porch has a table, chairs and a hammock. Sunbeds, cool box, beach towels and wide screen snorkels can be taken to the beach.
We provide a shady place next to the house, where you can relax in a hammock.
In addition to the outdoor terrace and garden surrounding you will find a private parking (hire car recommended)

Sero Colorado, also known as The Colony, is an authentic natural area on the south-eastern tip of the island, far from major hotels and tourist hustles on the north-west side of the island. The shallow Baby Beach with a beautiful snorkel entrance to the reef is very popular and also features amenities like a beach tent with simple kitchen and bar. Rodgers' Beach is popular with the true calm seekers. On both beaches are palapa's and trees, which provide shade.
Boca Grandi is a beautiful bay with beach and a hefty surf, where it is ideal swimming for some more practiced swimmers. This bay is located at the entrance of Sero Colorado a few minutes away and if you want to surf wind or kite you will be advised here! There is a kitesurf school which offers reasonable prices for private lessons. With a little luck you will find our Aruban World Highwinds Champions!

Property manager

Cees Koole

Languages

Dutch, English, French, German, Spanish

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Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Parking available

Sea view

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House Rules

Flexible check-in available (contact host in advance of arrival)

Flexible check-out available (contact host to arrange)

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

San Nicolas Zuid

Located in San Nicolas Zuid, this cottage is in a rural area and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Baby Beach and Renaissance Island. Travelling with kids? Consider Palm Island, or check out an event or a game at Aruba International Raceway Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

San Nicolas

What's nearby

Rodgers Beach - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
Baby Beach - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
Seroe Colorado - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
Aruba Golf Club - 8 min drive - 6.0 km
Arikok National Park - 11 min drive - 8.2 km

Getting around

Oranjestad (AUA-Queen Beatrix Intl.) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

‪Big Mama Grill - ‬3 min drive
‪Rum Reef - ‬19 min walk
‪Zeerover - ‬10 min drive
‪Flying Fishbone - ‬12 min drive
‪O'niel Caribbean Kitchen - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Red House in Sero Colorado for Beach Surf- Kite and Dive Lovers pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Where is The Red House in Sero Colorado for Beach Surf- Kite and Dive Lovers located?

This family-friendly San Nicolas Zuid cottage is located on the waterfront, within 1 mi (2 km) of Rodgers Beach and Baby Beach. Bachelor's Beach and Boca Grandi Beach are also within 1 mile (2 km).

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Kevin M.

29 Dec, 2024

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

Perfect Property in Ideal Location

Ever had a stay somewhere where it was SO good, you don't know where to start the review? This is the challenge I have. So, I'll start with the owners.Cees and Ankie are the most gracious hosts you will find. We arrived later than planned due to a late flight. We grabbed some groceries (which they offered to pick up for us if we wanted). Ankie was there to meet us, walk us through the property and answer any questions we had. She even cooked the frozen pizzas we bought as I had forgot the property didn’t have an oven. The property itself is a perfect size for a family of 4. It comes with everything you'd need: silverware, dishes, pots, pans, glassware, towels, beach towels, etc. They have WiFi in the property which has plenty of bandwidth to handle multiple devices and a TV that has a decent amount of channels. There are AC units in each of the rooms which cool it down quickly and nicely. If you're looking to experience the REAL Aruba, you can't beat this location. It's in a quiet neighborhood and only a short 4-minute walk to Roger's Beach or a 3-minute drive to Baby Beach (you can walk this too). You WILL need a car at this property.Bottom line: If you're looking for a quiet, comfortable, perfectly located place with very responsive and kind owners...look no further. If I ever make it back to One Happy Island, I will be staying here again.

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra T.

2 Jan, 2021

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

Christmas 2020

Cees and Ankie were very easy to communicate with for making arrangements prior to our visit. Cute little home with very easy access to the beaches. Supplied us with beach necessities and snorkeling equipment. Enjoyed our stay.

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Marcus D.

25 Mar, 2019

Great Property

My family of 4, 2 kids under 4, stayed here a week. We loved our time here. The property was perfect for our needs. It is well away from the crowded tourist areas. It is very close to Rodgers beach which was all but deserted while we were there, perfect for the kids. We even found that the prices on this end of the island were cheaper than up around the tourist areas. Cees and Ankie were great hosts and always ready if we needed something. We even met the wild donkeys that roam the neighborhood! Could not recommend this spot more!

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2019

About the host

Hosted by Cees Koole

After a hectic entrepreneurial life, based in The Netherlands and working worldwide, we settled in 2005 at Aruba.
We were embraced by the local people, their way of life and the year-round fantastic climate.
We feel privileged to live here and enjoy everyday.
The Aruban population consists of not less than 105 different nationalities, living peacefully next to each other, without gated communities, poor and rich join together naturally.
The lack of organized crime and the warmth of the people makes this island close to paradise.
Because of that and the abundance of beautiful beaches makes Aruba a number one vacation destination.
We feel very welcome and a fantastic infrastructure, including a state of the art International Airport, makes it an ideal hub for business with daily non-stop connections with The America's, The Caribbean and Europe!

Why they chose this property

We are living at a hundred meters from the Cottage we offer for vacationers.

What makes this property unique

Sero Colorado, locally better known as The Colony was developed in 1927 and served as a compound for the refinery operated by Exxon. The colony was fully self sufficient with a hospital, an International School, supermarkets, marina, bars and restaurants.
Nowadays the refinery is not in operation, however the American/Venezuelan Company Citco recently obtained a lease to start the exploitation again. It is expected that the plant will be operational at a low capacity within two years from now.
Presently most of the bungalows and villa's are privately owned and more and more construction is going on to revitalize the neighborhood.
The beaches are great. The famous Baby Beach is located at a shallow protected bay with plenty of fish to make snorkling a great experience. For real beach life Big Mama's bar and restaurant is open at day-time.
Rodgers' Beach offers a great swim and relaxation. The stationary palapa's and trees offer shade to protect you from the always shining sun.
Between those two beaches you'll find Jad's, one of the best diving schools of the island. Furthermore bar and snackbar Rum Reef, Serving refreshments and snacks during day-time.
All this you'll find at walking distance from the Cottage. just outside of the Colony you will find Kamini's Kitchen, a popular restaurant, offering local dishes at affordable prices.