Porta Al Sole 7
Bakval 8 7
3 Bedrooms
3 Bathrooms
5 Guests
Description
Summary
Experience the epitome of luxury living at Porta Al Sole. A new and exclusive development of 20 meticulously designed boutique townhouses nestled just minutes from the pristine sands of Palm Beach providing a refined sanctuary for your Aruban retreat. ✔ Only 10 min walk to Palm Beach ✔ 3 Bedrooms | 2 full bathrooms | 2 half bathrooms ✔ Private Terrace ✔ Private BBQ ✔ Fully equipped Kitchen ✔ Fast Wi-Fi ✔ Pool ✔ Fully equipped Gym ✔ Private on-site parking ✔ 3 Floor Townhouse See more below!
Space
The three-story townhouse boasts an open-concept layout, ensuring both privacy and tranquillity within an exclusive gated community. Each residence includes a spacious living room, dining room, and fully-equipped kitchen designed for entertaining, with a seamless flow to the covered patio and complemented by resort-style amenities for year-round outdoor living. With Palm Beach just a leisurely 10-minute walk away, Porta Al Sole provides easy access to the best of Aruba's beaches, restaurants, and entertainment options. Indulge in the resort-like amenities of Porta Al Sole, including a sparkling pool, fully equipped gym, and BBQ area, perfect for enjoying leisurely afternoons and social gatherings. ★ LIVING ROOM ★ It immediately feels like home. Find your place on the comfy sofa, get your favorite drinks and snacks and enjoy a fun movie night in this upscale setting. ✔ Comfortable Sofa ✔ Open-plan Beautifully Designed and Furnished ✔ Smart TV ★ KITCHEN & DINING ★ Fully equipped with state-of-the-art cooking appliances that make it suitable for preparing any meal, whether a simple breakfast, quick snack, or a three-course gourmet dinner. Spacious countertops and a large island provide plenty of room for you to work your MasterChef magic. ✔ Microwave, Stove, Oven ✔ Refrigerator/Freezer ✔ Dishwasher ✔ Hot Water Kettle, Toaster ✔ Sink - Hot & Cold Water ✔ Trays, Glasses, Silverware, Pots & Pans ✔ Dining Table with Seating for 6 ★ SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS - 3 BEDROOMS ★ After an exciting day of adventuring throughout Aruba and enjoying the many beaches, you will be looking to rest for an equally entertaining tomorrow. Once you are ready to relax, make your way to these comfortable bedrooms. On the second floor, the master bedroom is filled with natural light and features a custom-built walk-in closet, private en-suite bathroom, and sliding doors leading to a balcony overlooking the pool area. The second bedroom includes built-in closets, a private balcony, and a shared bathroom. The third floor offers a flexible guest room, perfect as a casual living space or home office, adjacent to the laundry room. ♛ Master Bedroom 1: King-Size Bed, Ensuite, TV, Balcony. ♛ Master Bedroom 2: 2 Twin-Size bed, Balcony. ♛ Bedroom 3: Twin-Size Sofa bed, TV, Access to rooftop Terrace. All bedrooms come with: ✔ Premium Pillows, 100% Luxury Cotton Bedding, Bath and Beach Towels ✔ Closets with Hangers and Shelves ✔ Night Stands with Reading Lights ✔ Smart TVs ★ BATHROOMS ★ Bathrooms are all stocked with fresh towels and essential toiletries, so you don't have to worry about bringing your own. ✔ Walk-In Shower ✔ Hot water ✔ Vanity ✔ Mirror ✔ Toilet ✔ Towels ✔ Hair Dryer ✔ Essential Toiletries ★ ROOFTOP TERRACE ★ A stunning large terrace with a comfortable outdoor seating area and large covered dining table with a wet bar and BBQ station for alfresco dining. Truly worthy of celebrating any special event making this dining area great for outdoor cooking and socialising. So step outside, sit back in your favorite space, catch a breath of fresh air, and enjoy the Aruban warmth. ✔ Covered dining area ✔ BBQ with built in sink ✔ Lounge seating area ★ TERRACE ★ Step outside the kitchen to your private terrace with seating overlooking the swimming pool and landscaped gardens. ★ GOOD TO KNOW ★ ✔ Complimentary beach and bath towel swaps ✔ Fully air-conditioned through-out ✔ Free Ultra-high speed Fibre WiFi - Perfect for Aruba's “One Happy Workation” ✔ Beach chairs and cool box provided for you to take to the beach ✔ 24/7 support from Bocobay ✔ Full Laundry room ✔ Porta Al Sole is just next to the Marriott and Ritz Carlton hotels and less than 10 minutes walk to the beach ★ BOCOBAY ★ We at Bocobay are the on the ground vacation operator, and are on hand 24/7 to provide assistance and advice. From questions about the house to helping choose the very best of what Aruba has to offer, our local team is on hand to help with anything at any time! All taxes and utilities are included. When comparing please check as many other rentals do not include these costs. We look forward to hosting you! Let us know if you have any questions; we're locals; we have the answers. Happy Travels!
Guest Access
The entire townhouse is exclusively yours, without interruption for the duration of your stay, so relax, unwind, and make yourself at home. The property is accessed via a keyless digital smart door lock. We will provide you with your own unique entry code. You can enjoy the Porta Al Sole sparkling swimming pool with in-water loungers and sunken fire pit seating area, fully landscaped grounds complete with cabana, sunbeds and children's playground. Other amenities you can freely use during your stay include a 2-story state-of-the-art gym and on-site mini market. ✔ Access to the swimming pool with in-water loungers and sunken fire pit seating area, lounge chairs, umbrellas and outdoor shower ✔ Free Parking There is your own free private parking space in front of the property. Car rental is easy and inexpensive; we can happily advise you on rental companies or taxi services.
The Neighborhood
★ OVERVIEW ★ Porta Al Sole is in a residential area known as Bakval, tucked right next to the Marriot and Ritz Carlton hotels and less than 10 minutes walk to the awesome Palm Beach. The larger area is Palm Beach (named after the beach!), a vibrant neighbourhood in Aruba known for its beautiful beach, international high-rise resorts and lively atmosphere. ★ PALM BEACH ★ Palm Beach in front of the Marriott hotel, is less than a 10 minute walk from Porta Al Sole and is the perfect place to watch the sunset every evening. It is classic Caribbean with white sands lapped by crystal clear blue waters, perfect for relaxing on, swimming in, sunbathing, water sports, and beachfront entertainment. All of Aruba's beaches are public and open to all. ★ EAGLE BEACH ★ When talking of beaches in Aruba, one has to mention Eagle Beach, about 10 minutes drive to the south. This was recently voted the number #1 beach in the Caribbean according to Tripadvisor’s Travelers’ Choice 2023. Not only that, but the and number #2 beach in the World! Eagle Beach is the widest beach of Aruba with more than a kilometre of pure perfection – white sands lapped by crystal clear blue waters with the iconic wind-bent divi divi (or fofoti) trees and the daily iridescent breathtaking sunsets over the water. If you're lucky, you may even spot turtles nesting on the shore. Despite its fame, Eagle Beach remains a tranquil sanctuary, quieter than Palm Beach, with plenty of space for everyone to sunbathe, play, or read a book. The area offers an uncrowded atmosphere, with a range of dining and water sports activities available. Eagle Beach is simply a genuine paradise for beach lovers. ★ OTHER BEACHES ★ There are many other amazing beaches well worth exploring in Aruba. Only a 5-minute drive from the villa is the picturesque Boca Catalina Beach with its pristine white sands, ideal for a day of lounging under the Caribbean sun. Malmok Beach, renowned for its incredible snorkeling spots, is a similar distance, offering an unparalleled opportunity to explore the breathtaking underwater world. And when you're ready for a change of scenery, the lively Arashi Beach is just a 8-minute drive away, where you can soak up the warm tropical breeze, or take a refreshing swim. As well as glorious sandy beaches and swimming the area provides excellent snorkeling and scuba diving opportunities. Malmok offers a tranquil and picturesque setting, perfect for those seeking a relaxing beach getaway or water sports adventure. ★ KITE SURFING ★ The area is also world famous for its kite and windsurfing. Aruba's constant trade winds, extensive shallows and challenging wave conditions make Aruba a surfer’s paradise. Surfing over flat-water locations while watching the beautiful Aruban coastline at sunset will melt all your stress away. Whether you are a beginner or an expert, you'll find a suitable location and tuition for windsurfing and kitesurfing in Aruba. The constant 15-knot trade winds, along with the variety of flat-water locations and challenging wave conditions, have made Aruba one of the most popular spots on earth for windsurfers and kitesurfers. ★ GOLF ★ Tierra del Sol at the north of the island features an 18-hole Championship desert links Golf Course designed by famed architect Robert Trent Jones II, providing a truly exhilarating experience for golfers of all levels. This 18-hole championship course offers breathtaking views of the Caribbean Sea and the Aruban countryside. With its lush fairways, strategically placed bunkers, and stunning ocean panoramas, the golf course promises a memorable and enjoyable round in a beautiful setting. ★ ENTERTAINMENT ★ Porta Al Sole’s premium location puts you just a few minutes from the famous and “happening” Palm Beach and the indulgences of the international high-rise hotel area while offering easy access to an eclectic mix of bustling restaurants, shopping, bars, casinos, entertainment and exciting nightlife, making it a popular choice for tourists seeking a dynamic and lively vacation experience. In addition, the Porta Al Sole is just minutes away from a wide variety of ocean activities, water sports, golfing, spas, casinos, the new IMAX Gloria movie theatre, and food court, the hospital, the Super Food supermarket, Beach Tennis Aruba, and the tranquil low-rise resort area with its pristine beaches and of course all the other amazing beaches dotted along the coast all ideal for watching the daily theater of sunset. ★ SUMMARY ★ Beaches, shops and restaurants are all close by, for example: ► Palm Beach - 10 mins walk ► Eagle Beach (#1 beach in the Caribbean and #2 in the World, voted in the Tripadvisor Travelers’ 2023 Choice Best Beaches!) - 10 mins drive ► Boca Catalina Beach - 5 mins drive ► Arashi Beach - 8 mins drive ► Main hotel strip (including restaurants, bars, shops, with recommendations included in the ‘Welcome Pack’) – 4 mins drive / 15 mins walk ► Queen Beatrix International Airport - 20 mins drive ► Superfood (main supermarket) - 6 mins drive ► Arikok National Park - 22 mins drive
Getting Around
If you arrive by car, you will be happy to know that free parking is available directly in front of the property. If driving is something you would like to avoid during your stay, there are many convenient, easily accessible transportation options close to our home. ✔ Car Rental ✔ Bus ✔ Taxi Car rental is easy and inexpensive; we can happily advise you on rental companies or taxi services.
Notes
[Dedicated concierge] Unlike most Airbnb listings - Bocobay properties ensure you have an on the ground concierge to: 1) Meet you at the property and ensure everything runs smoothly, 2) Swap your dirty beach and bath towels complimentary so you don’t have to spend time washing and drying towels, 3) Dedicated point of contact should you need anything such as a taxi, questions answered or a reservation made! We have you sorted [Cleaning] Heath, safety, and wellbeing of our guests are of utmost importance. For this reason, each home is professionally deep-cleaned and prepared before you arrive and after you depart. [Check-in/out] Check-in is at 4.00pm and check-out is 10:00am. Earlier check-ins and later check-out are possible depending on availability, an additional charge may apply. [Meet & Greet] You will be welcomed at the home upon your arrival and helped to settle in. [Wi-Fi & TV] Complementary fast Wi-Fi is available throughout the property. There are smart TVs in the living area and all the bedrooms. [All taxes and utilities are included] When comparing rentals please check for these, as many other properties will not include these costs in their prices. [Extra services] Mid-stay housekeeping services, linen and towel change, grocery shopping service, babysitting and personal Chef are available, please enquire for details and costs. [Health services] We can also arrange other personal health services at the property including massage, yoga, pilates, fitness, pedicure, waxing, aromatherapy. Please enquire for a menu of details and costs.
Amenities
24-hour check-in
Free parking
Internet
Kitchen
Pack and play travel crib
Patio or balcony
Swimming pool
Wireless Internet
Additional amenities
Air conditioning
Babysitter recommendations
BBQ grill
Beach
Beach essentials
Carbon monoxide detector
Map view
Reviews
4.9 (10 reviews)