We prefer renting a place when in Aruba and Tom's home was perfect for our Christmas and NY holiday this year. House is just as described and reviewed by others - pristine, beautifully decorated, full of amenities in the kitchen, outside and for the beach (chairs, coolers, even some snorkeling gear). Our family of five adults had lots of room to spread out -- most of the time spent around/in the pool or on one of the amazing beaches, some of which are walkable and others just a short drive away (and driving in Aruba is EASY!). Neighborhood is all residential with a bird sanctuary out the back, which you can walk through on the way to the beach. The house is located along some of the best snorkeling beaches in Aruba. Swam with 5 sea turtles right off Malmok beach one morning! There is a great little supermarket at the end of the street (Ting Wei) - very reasonable prices, nice wine and liquor selection and very nice people. Also has a ATM. House had a cabinet full of shopping bags to use. Really couldn't find a better location for Aruba -- away from all the bustle but close enough to everything!
The bedrooms and baths were all big and had lots of closet space. Beds were very comfortable and the bedding very high quality. Steps up to the 2nd floor bedroom are steep but we didn't have any issue with them (and we're over 60). TVs all had streaming capability, nice for finding that yule log on Christmas day!
The kitchen was very well appointed with high quality appliances. LOVED the Vitamix blender for our morning smoothies and frozen drinks! Was easily able to make our multi-course traditional Xmas dinner with no problems. Only thing the kitchen does not have is a microwave, which required a bit of an adjustment but easily made. Large, new washer and dryer in the garage were great to have on our extended stay.
Speaking of Tom, what a great host and communicator. I sent him many wacky questions that he patiently answered within minutes or an hour most times. Access, check-in, check out were a breeze. If you can get this place, grab it! We'll be back.