Porta Al Sole 15 & 16
Aruba
6 Bedrooms
4 Bathrooms
10 Guests
Description
Summary
PLEASE NOTE: THIS LISTING INCLUDES TWO NEIGHBORING 3-BEDROOM HOUSES. 🌴 JUST A 10-MINUTE WALK TO PALM BEACH! 🏖️ Enjoy Porta Al Sole, an exclusive gated community near Palm Beach, the Ritz-Carlton and Marriott—ideal for families, wedding parties and groups. ✔ 🏠 Two neighboring 3-floor houses ✔ 🛏️ 6 bedrooms | 4 bathrooms ✔ 🌇 Two rooftop terraces with BBQ ✔ 🍳 Two kitchens & laundry rooms ✔ 📶 Fast Fibre Wi-Fi ✔ 🏊 Shared pool & BBQ area ✔ 🚗 Parking Your Aruba escape starts now! 🌊🌅
Space
THE SPACE Escape to paradise in two neighboring Caribbean-style houses, each featuring three bedrooms and an open-concept layout within the privacy of an exclusive gated community. You can also rent the houses separately. For even larger groups, we manage additional neighboring properties within the development, allowing you to book three, four, or more houses. Contact us to learn more. Each house features a spacious living room, dining area, fully equipped kitchen, private rear terrace overlooking the pool and landscaped gardens, and a large rooftop terrace with a wet bar and BBQ station. Why guests love the location: ✔ 🏖 Palm Beach – approximately 10 minutes on foot ✔ 🍽 Beaches, restaurants and entertainment nearby ✔ 🏨 Ritz-Carlton and Marriott – approximately 10 minutes on foot ✔ 🏊 Shared pool and BBQ area within the development When you are not exploring Aruba, relax by the sparkling pool or gather with family and friends in the shared BBQ area. ★ LIVING ROOM – EACH HOUSE ★ Each house feels like home from the moment you arrive. Settle onto the comfortable sofa, grab your favorite snacks and drinks, and enjoy a relaxing movie night in the beautifully designed open-plan space. ✔ Comfortable sofa ✔ Beautifully designed open-plan interior ✔ Smart TV ★ KITCHEN & DINING – EACH HOUSE ★ Each fully equipped kitchen features modern cooking appliances for everything from a quick breakfast to a delicious three-course dinner. Spacious countertops and a large island provide plenty of room for cooking and entertaining. ✔ Microwave, stove, and oven ✔ Refrigerator/freezer ✔ Dishwasher ✔ Hot-water kettle and toaster ✔ Sink with hot and cold water ✔ Trays, glasses, silverware, pots and pans ✔ Dining table with seating for 6 ★ SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS – 3 BEDROOMS IN EACH HOUSE ★ After a day of exploring Aruba and its beautiful beaches, retreat to the comfortable bedrooms and recharge for another island adventure. On the second floor of each house, the light-filled primary bedroom features a custom-built walk-in closet, private en-suite bathroom, TV, and sliding doors leading to a balcony overlooking the pool area. The second bedroom includes built-in closets, two twin beds, a private balcony, and access to a shared bathroom. The third floor features a flexible guest room with a twin-size sofa bed, TV, access to the rooftop terrace, and a location adjacent to the laundry room. Each house includes: ♛ Primary Bedroom 1: King-size bed, en-suite bathroom, TV, and balcony ♛ Bedroom 2: Two twin-size beds and balcony ♛ Bedroom 3: Twin-size sofa bed, TV, and access to the rooftop terrace All bedrooms include: ✔ Premium pillows ✔ 100% luxury cotton bedding ✔ Bath and beach towels ✔ Closets with hangers and shelves ✔ Nightstands with reading lights ★ BATHROOMS ★ The two houses provide four bathrooms in total. Each is stocked with fresh towels and essential toiletries for a comfortable and convenient stay. ✔ Walk-in shower ✔ Hot water ✔ Vanity and mirror ✔ Toilet ✔ Towels ✔ Hair dryer ✔ Essential toiletries ★ ROOFTOP TERRACES ★ Each house features a large private rooftop terrace designed for alfresco dining and relaxing under the Aruban sky. Enjoy a comfortable lounge area, covered dining table, wet bar, and BBQ station—perfect for social gatherings and special celebrations. Step outside, settle into your favorite spot, and enjoy the warm island breeze. Each rooftop terrace includes: ✔ Covered dining area ✔ BBQ station with built-in sink ✔ Wet bar ✔ Lounge seating area ★ PRIVATE TERRACES ★ Step out of each house's kitchen onto a private rear terrace with comfortable seating overlooking the shared swimming pool and landscaped gardens. ★ GOOD TO KNOW ★ ✔ Complimentary beach and bath towel swaps ✔ Fully air-conditioned throughout ✔ Free ultra-high-speed Fibre Wi-Fi—perfect for Aruba’s “One Happy Workation” ✔ Beach chairs, beach towels and a cool box are provided ✔ Snorkeling equipment and beach umbrellas are not provided ✔ Full laundry room in each house ✔ Parking available ✔ 24/7 support from Bocobay ✔ All taxes and utilities are included ✔ Porta Al Sole is less than a 10-minute walk from Palm Beach and the Ritz-Carlton and Marriott hotels ★ PORTA AL SOLE ★ Porta Al Sole is an exclusive gated development featuring 20 meticulously designed boutique houses near Palm Beach and the Ritz-Carlton and Marriott hotels. It offers privacy, tranquillity and resort-style outdoor living in one of Aruba’s most desirable locations. ► Exclusive gated community ► Collection of 20 thoughtfully designed houses ► Shared swimming pool and BBQ area ► Approximately 10 minutes on foot from Palm Beach, the Ritz-Carlton and Marriott ► Easy access to Aruba’s beaches, restaurants and entertainment With a peaceful setting and convenient location, Porta Al Sole is ideal for groups seeking comfort, privacy and easy access to the best of Aruba. ★ BOCOBAY ★ Bocobay is your local, on-the-ground vacation operator, available 24/7 to provide assistance and advice. Whether you have questions about the houses or need help choosing the best experiences Aruba has to offer, our local team is always happy to help. All taxes and utilities are included. When comparing rentals, please check carefully, as many other properties do not include these costs. We look forward to hosting you! Let us know if you have any questions—we’re locals, and we have the answers. Happy travels!
Guest Access
The entire house 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. ✔ 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. Regardless of where you stay in Aruba, we highly recommend everyone rent a car as Aruba is easy to get around, extremely safe, and has plenty to explore. Car rental is easy and inexpensive; we can happily advise you on rental companies or taxi services. 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
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
Free parking
Free Wi-Fi
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
5 (6 reviews)