Aruba Bed & Beach

My wife and I stayed with Karin and Luis for 11 days and experienced a wonderful vacation. The cabana was comfortable and had all the necessities we needed. The king size bed was very comfortable and the hosts were available for any needs including directions, advice and where to eat. The snorkeling was great and the sandy beach was relaxing. The bus stop is less than a 10 min. walk, but we rented a car for the entire stay with the money we saved avoiding the hotels. We visited the "Hotel District" and we when got tired of the hustle and bustle we returned to our peaceful secluded area where we were staying. Be careful not to get attached to the dogs because you will miss them when you leave! Especially LuLu who we let stay with us a little bit. Be ready for some breath taking sunsets and quite evenings. We experienced the "Real Aruba" at a fraction of the tourism cost and will definitely book again to Aruba Bed & Beach.

We've been home from aruba for 4 days and we already miss it so much! The hospitality of Luis and Karen can not be topped! They added such a personal touch to our vacation. Abb is in a great location, especially if you like to snorkel/swim. The accommodations are simple but very clean and met any needs that we had for our stay, including snorkel gear and a hammock! There were enough kitchen tools/appliances to make simple meals for breakfast and lunch. We enjoyed dinner out at some fabulous aruban restaurants. We rented a car, which is must if you stay in this location, and found it very easy to get from aBB to both Baby Beach as well as in to town and to the North side resorts/beaches. We went to the resort beaches 1 day and were so happy to be able to leave and go back to our quiet cabana by the sea. The only problem that we had were the mosquitos that were out in the morning. It made it somewhat hard to sit outside on our porch to enjoy the breeze, but, we just took a couple of chairs and walked right across the street to the ocean front. We truly enjoyed our stay and can not wait to return!

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at aruba Bed & Beach. We found the cabana to be comfortable and clean. It was also delightful to see that the ocean was directly across the street and a local beach was within very close walking distance. We were also delighted to have a lovely bottle of wine along with cheese and crackers awaiting us. Our hosts were more than hospitable. Letting us in on some home - island secrets where good food and company could be found. We've rebooked for next year! Thank you Karin and Louis for a wonderful stay!!!

First and foremost, enough can't be said about the hospitality we received from owners Karin and Luis... they are among some of the most giving people we have met on any holiday we have taken thus far. We were greeted by Karin when we arrived, she showed us to our cabana which was better than we expected.. very clean and oh so cozy. They even have a bottle of wine, cheese and crackers waiting for us in the fridge. We couldn't wait to get settled in and explore!. Karin and Luis were kind enough to drive us to the grocery store for some groceries, which we very much appreciated. We couldn't have found a better place to stay as we were right across the road from one of the best snorkeling spots on the island!!(in our opinion). No need to pay for a tour when it's basically right at your door step!It was so nice to not be in the touristy area. We watched the beautiful sunsets every night from across the road .. there were Kayak's, snorkel gear, beach chairs, beach towels, etc there for our use if we so chose to use them. We rented a car (suggested that you do), and so glad we did.. We drove to every piece of that island that little car would allow us to. I could go on and on, but will let you all discover yourselves, the piece of paradise that we will so be returning to very soon. Thank you so much Karin and Luis for all the information and being our tour guide a couple times!!. (and not to forget.. Jada, 99, Katusha, Toby, Teela, Max, and Ducet for the visits :) We will be one of your returning vacationers! Can't wait :)

Aruba Bed & Beach was an absolutely fantastic stay!!! It's centrally located, just a short drive from both ends of the island and just down the street from a public beach. Super snorkelling right in front of your home and the best ocean side sunsets to be had!!! The cabana has everything you need including a private outdoor patio, full kitchenette, BBQ, air conditioning, beach towels, folding lawn chairs and even the use of a cell phone. Thank you Karin, we so enjoyed and appreciated the candlelit walkway to the cabana every night. Our hosts, Karin and Louis were such a wealth of information about what to do, where to go and what to see on the island, and sharing the sunset was something we looked forward to at the end of the day. We made some great new friends and will definitely plan a return visit!!!

We thoroughly enjoyed our ten day stay with Karin and Louis. They are both as friendly as can be, and very helpful with local information. We were on the island to snorkel, and some of the best snorkeling to be found is the outside of the reef between Puerto Chiquito, just a mile down from their location, and Mangel Halto, just across the street and down a little from their location. Go in at Puerto Chiquito and come out at Mangel Halto. We will definitely stay at aruba B&B; the next time we come to aruba.

A short five minute taxi ride from the airport took us to one of the most beautiful places in aruba. We were met by Louis, and quickly made us feel welcome (Bon Bini). He showed us all the amenities in the cabana and how to operate the stove and the ac. A quick tour of the property and point and guide to the groceries and the bus stop was very helpful as we used both quite frequently. Louis showed us where to go snorkling, which is across the street from his house. I love this feature the best. I would start my day swimming in the Carribean Sea and enjoy the wild life under water. It just feels good. Karin met us later in the evening and told us where all the spots we need to see locally. She gave us a pre-paid phone to use locally which came in handy. Karin and Louis was kind enough to give us a personal tour south of the island and took us to a wonderful market where all the fishermen sell their catch of the day. We love Karin and Louis's home. The outdoor funiture, the decor and the peace and quiet of the property. Going back to the amenities of the cabana, it had all the necessary items you would need for a short or extended stay. As I said earlier, we took the bus the entire time with the exception of one day. Abb is pretty much centrally located in the island. It didn't take long to get to where we needed to go. We enjoyed our time in aruba and I would definitely recommend staying with Karin and Louis. Ab&b; is one of the treasures you will find in aruba. Enjoy your stay. Bon Dia.

My husband and I were in aruba for 10 days aug 1-10, 2013. We had such a fun experience filled with many activities, wonderful food and 2 very great places to stay. The first 4 days we stayed at an all Inclusive Resort with 22 people for a wedding anniversary. Great time but were ready to chill after everyone left for the airport. We also left the resort to begin our next 6 day adventure staying in a Cabana on the other end of the beach. We were near the Spanish Lagoon in Pos Chiquiot beach area and we Loved It!!! It was a quaint, quiet, perfect setting for my husband and I to kick back, read books and relax. As we arrived, we were greeted by Karin our hostess and after being given the tour of our very clean home for the next 6 days we opened up our refrigerator to find Wine, Cheese and Crackers for a much welcomed snack before heading to the grocery store. We enjoyed relaxing in every morning and afternoons out for adventure and dinner. Luis and Karin were wonderful host...as they invited us to watch the sunset by the ocean with them where great conversation and friendship began. Luis and Karin were such wonderful host that by the end of our trip, we invited them to send us an email when they are in our area so we can return the hospitality. Thank you again for helping to make our aruba vacation a wonderful trip! Phil & Sherry

This was our first trip to aruba and we wanted to experience the island not a resort, so we chose the aruba Bed and Beach in Pos Chiquito to stay. What a wonderful place for our trip! We received five star friendly, warm and welcoming service at Karin and Luis's cabanas. The cabana itself was clean, air conditioned and comfortable. We were looking for a place to relax, swim, snorkel and lay on the beach. It was perfect as we could walk across the street, jump into the water and snorkel with amazing fish! Or we could walk about 200 meters down the street to Magel Halto for a beautiful white sand beach with more excellent snorkeling. We ate a wonderful dinner just down the street at Marina Pirata, enjoyed local fare from the lady who makes Patacones from a food truck, and watched amazing sunsets each night just outside the cabanas. If you are interested in seeing more of the island it would be worth looking into renting a car, but if relaxing is your thing, you will have everything you need. When our week stay was up, we were very sad to be leaving, but we will definitely be returning to aruba Bed & Beach!

My wife and I are making the rounds of the Caribbean islands enjoying the tropics. We are avid snorkelers and occasional divers. We search for affordable accommodations that are near or on the beach and not in the midst of high tourist activity. Reading the glowing trip advisor reviews on aruba Bed & Bath made it sound like an ideal place for us to stay. We were not disappointed! We spent a week there and found our cabana in this residential seaside community a delightful one. It was clean, roomy, had an air-conditioned bedroom and the kitchen was very adequate for preparing our meals. The unit did not have an ocean view but the ocean was just across the street and we enjoyed not only quick access to one of the best snorkeling sites on the island but also the evening gathering of friends to watch the beautiful sunsets with our hosts, Luis and Karin. A review would not be complete without commenting on their gracious hospitality. Having grown up in aruba they were very helpful in not only pointing us to the various sites and attractions of the island but also could share insights about the island's history, economics, and politics. In summary, this is a great place to stay and it would be a top choice should we return to that beautiful island.