My husband and I have been to Aruba 3 other times and gave always stayed off the resort area. This was the first time taking our children (9 and 12 year old). This condo was our favorite place so far. The location was great (1/4 mile walk to Eagle Beach. The condo is updated and very clean. There is a code to get in the secure gate and a keypad on the door, so no keys to carry. We had everything we needed for preparing meals, snorkel gear, beach towels/chairs, washer and dryer, etc. The kids enjoyed the pool in the morning and evenings. We had the pool to ourselves every day but one. Pilar, the site manager, met us for check in and gave us her phone number to call if we had any questions or needed anything. She answered our questions and gave us suggestions on things to do. We rented a car and went to Baby Beach, Boca Catalina (saw sea turtles), the California Lighthouse, the New Natural Pool, Gold Mine Ruins, Mt. Hooiberg, among other things. Elizabeth, the owner, was very responsive to any questions prior to our trip and seems like a very genuine person. We will be back to Aruba some day and will not hesitate to stay here again. We highly recommend this condo to others!