Villa Esmeralda Aruba 3 min to PALM BEACH & GOLF

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A swimming pool with a pergola and lounge chairs, surrounded by trees and a patio area.
A bedroom with a bed, a pool, and a stone wall.
A thatched-roof structure with a hammock and yoga mats in a garden setting.
A modern bathroom with a large sink, a wooden panel wall, and a palm tree.
A balcony with outdoor seating, a white balustrade, and a view of a building with a red roof.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Aruba Racquet Club

Popular amenities

  • Massages in spa
  • Balcony
  • Private pool
  • Limo or town car service available
  • Toys
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

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Noord, Noord
  • Place, Tierra del Sol Golf Course
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Boca Catalina Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Malmok Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Oranjestad (AUA-Queen Beatrix Intl.)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Living room sleeper sofas

2 Double Futons

Masterbedroom

1 King Bed and 1 Double Futon

Poolview room

1 Double Futon and 1 King Bed

Rockview room

2 Queen Beds

3 bathrooms

Groundfloor bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Master Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Outdoor bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Noord

Located in Malmok, a neighbourhood in Noord, this villa is next to a golf course and on the waterfront. Divi Golf and Beach Resort and Mangel Halto Beach are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Palm Beach and Arashi Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider Notorious Ranch, or check out an event or a game at Omnibus Tennis. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and hiking.
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Noord, Noord

What's nearby

  • Tierra del Sol Golf Course - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Aruba Racquet Club - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Boca Catalina Beach - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Malmok Beach - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Chabad Jewish Center of Aruba - 3 min drive - 2.6 km

Getting around

  • Oranjestad (AUA-Queen Beatrix Intl.) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Moomba Beach - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Sea Breeze Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Hadicurari - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Opus Ocean & Grill - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪The Bean Counter - ‬14 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Villa Esmeralda Aruba 3 min to PALM BEACH & GOLF have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Villa Esmeralda Aruba 3 min to PALM BEACH & GOLF pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total).

How much is parking at Villa Esmeralda Aruba 3 min to PALM BEACH & GOLF?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Villa Esmeralda Aruba 3 min to PALM BEACH & GOLF?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Villa Esmeralda Aruba 3 min to PALM BEACH & GOLF?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Villa Esmeralda Aruba 3 min to PALM BEACH & GOLF located?

This family-friendly Noord villa is located on the waterfront, within 1 mi (2 km) of Tierra del Sol Golf Course, Notorious Ranch and Chabad Jewish Center of Aruba. Body & Soal Spa and Aruba Racquet Club are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 27 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 27 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 27 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 27 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 27 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My wife and I came here for our honeymoon and we loved it! We had the whole villa to ourselves and it felt super private, but still really convenient and close to town. All the amenities were great and relaxing. Our stay was pretty affordable as well comparatively, and worth every penny for everything we got!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Villa Esmerelda was the perfect getaway for my husband and I, exceptionally private and quiet! It's a lot of space for two people, but absolutely worth it to have your own quiet little corner of Aruba. The hustle and bustle of the resorts & hotels can be stressful when all you want to do is unwind... at the Villa, you can truly be at peace. If you have a group, this is the exact house you want. It can accommodate a large family without everyone feeling crowded. This house is fully stocked with absolutely everything you need! Forget something? Don't worry, Frode has you covered. He is a fantastic and caring host that doesn't hesitate to accommodate. We couldn't have asked for a better experience. The pool was our favorite spot to hang out in between adventures! There is also a wonderful little balcony upstairs outside of the master bedroom, perfect spot to enjoy coffee and breakfast before getting you day started :) We loved this house so much, next time we come to Aruba, I'm for sure booking this again! Frode went above and beyond to make sure we enjoyed our stay, we can't thank him enough! If you're reading this review, go ahead and stop looking. You've found the right spot. Trust me!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The villa was perfect for us. The outdoor space is absolutely amazing with tons of shaded seating and the pool was enormous and very clean. The house is large and worked well for oir family of 4. I was a little hesitant about the location but we were able t o get really anywhere in 10 to 15 min. The neighborhood was very quiet and we felt very safe. We had one very munor issues (burned out lighbulb in the bathroom) and the host responded immediately and had someone out early the next am to replace it (it was late in the day when I reached out to him). Overall our stay was amazing and exactly what we wanted.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay!

The location was perfect to the beach and restaurants. We felt comfortable and safe. The home was clean and sleek. We would definitely stay again :) the outdoor bathroom was a definite plus for showering when coming home from the beach and using the facilities while enjoying the outside backyard.
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Week long stay at Villa Esmeralda

We had a wonderful week at Villa Esmeralda. The house suited our needs perfectly. The kitchen was well stocked and there was plenty of beach gear. The outdoor area and pool was our favorite part. We spent every morning and night outside after we got back from our activities for the day. It is a quiet area but still close to the grocery store, restaurants, and beaches. Would highly recommend staying here.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Would 10000% come back

I loved this airbnb! it’s beautiful, well located, and Frode was an excellent communicator and host. If you want to stay in a home during your stay to Aruba and still be perfectly close to all the spots, Villa Esmeralda is the best!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect

The property was exactly as described and Frode (the property manager/host) was awesome.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome home in a great location

8 of us stayed at this property for our Christmas break and has a great time. 5 min drive to the beach and shopping area. The property has a great outdoor area with plenty of sun and shade areas. The house was clean and spacious and has everything you need. Would 100% stay here again when we visit next time. The property owner is great and very responsive
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

50th birthday trip for my wife

My wife and I had a great vacation. Property was near everything. Tropical paradise in backyard. Frode was very professional and if we ever message him he got back quick. Great place and we would definitely go back
Stayed 11 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic Noord House

We loved our stay at Villa Esmeralda. Frode was very responsive and great to communicate with. The house was in a quiet neighbourhood and it was in a great location - easy to access all parts of the Island. We really appreciated the shady parts of the yard and the pool.
Stayed 21 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

AMAZING

Our overall experience at Villa Esmeralda was excellent. The owner was very responsive and eager to help in any way possible. The villa was BEAUTIFUL and so spacious. It is great for families or friends. Our favorite part was the pool. We would definitely recommend this villa to anyone traveling to Aruba and would definitely rent again.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Jan 2022
Jessica and her friends are super friendly, respected the house rules and in addition left the house as new ☀️ Thanks a lot for staying and hopefully we meet again ☀️🌴🇦🇼
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great property and location

We enjoyed the Villa Esmeralda especially its outdoor amenities- great place to chill with pool, hammocks , lounge area and outdoor dining area. Frode was very responsive and answered all our questions in a very timely fashion. He checked in with us to ensure all was good. We will definitely be returning in the future visit to Aruba.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful family vacation

The house was exactly what we expected with the exception of the step stair case going upstairs. Other than that we really enjoyed the house especially the outdoor bathroom. Frode was amazing with amazing from the second we booked until we arrived back home. He was extremely responsive to all questions, whenever we requested recommendations we were always happy with choices. It was a wonderful stay and we can't wait to return.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in, communication
The house and pool were nice. There were plenty of towels and no issues with appliances. The beds were comfortable and had wonderful sheets. We did have a few issues. The biggest problem we had was this owner notified us 15 hours before heading to the airport that he had to cancel our last two days due to unforeseen circumstances. It caused us to have to reschedule our excursions and find another place to stay which ultimately cost more money and cleaning fees. Frode wouldn’t allow us to have a late check out so we had to pack up and wait to get into the new place. We wasted a half day of our trip and it was not a great start to Aruba. I saw that he had new people at his house after we left so maybe he double booked?! In addition, he did communicate the code to the door to get in but gave us the wrong code and we had to wait for him to contact us back. Lastly, my daughter’s bedroom had a huge cockroach but the owner had spray we used to kill it. While what he did was bad business and shady by canceling our reservations the location of his house was perfect.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Aug 2026
John, first of all, I want to apologize once more for the inconvenience this caused you and your family. You are right: the house was double booked. In six years of hosting it was the first time this happened, and it was due to extreme personal circumstances on my side — which explains it, but does not excuse it. I offered to cancel and rebook your whole stay, tried to help you find another house for the last two nights, refunded the cancelled nights, and after you mentioned the higher price of the replacement, I sent an additional refund on top of that. I know none of it gives you back the half day of your trip. Your review is fair, and I completely understand your frustration. Since then, I have implemented software that makes this technically impossible going forward — the booking calendar itself now refuses overlapping reservations. Thank you for your honest review, and for the kind words about the house and its location. — Frode
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome One Happy Villa

This place was just plain outstanding. Large bedrooms with good size living space and kitchen but the best part of the villa was the outdoor areas. The pool was great, and much needed on those hot Aruba days. The sitting area with a large outdoor sofa, grill, and family size dinner table was very enjoyable, we spent our mornings just lounging here. The afternoons, after our fun in the sun, was spent napping in the hammocks. Frode was an excellent host and was very quick to respond to all our questions prior to arriving, once there he gave us all the space we wanted. The location was excellent, close to great beaches and the high rise resort areas for dinner. We highly recommend this villa to families or just a couple like us.
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Getaway

The outdoor space at Villa Esmeralda is fantastic! The pool, the hammocks, the 2nd floor patio, the bbq area, the outdoor bathroom - we loved it! The house itself is quite nice - the kitchen is well stocked with appliances, etc, the living room space is very cozy, the beds were comfortable and the shower on the main floor (the only one we used) was great. The house does show its age in a few places, the stairs are definitely a bit sketchy (not a toddler-proof type of place), and we found it a bit odd that there were no dressers/drawers for clothes, just hangers. But that stuff is really all minor. The location was quiet and easy to drive to beaches or restaurants. The host is very easy to communicate with and was very helpful when a small issue (beyond their control) arose.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My husband and I stayed for one week at the villa with our three adult children this past July. Everything was fabulous! The house was clean and inviting. Everything you could possibly need was right there.We rented a car, which I would recommend.Frode was a fantastic host!Available for recommendation's, and any questions we had were answered promptly.We would have stayed another week if we could! Can’t wait to go back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was an amazing house and Frode is a fantastic host!
Stayed 21 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great property with a very attentive host

This beautiful 3-bedroom house has a private pool in its enclosed backyard. Two bedrooms on the first floor share one fancy bathroom with rainfall shower. The master bedroom on the second floor has its own fancy bath with soaker tub and rainfall shower. Steps to the third floor bedroom are unusually steep. Host stayed in touch and was quick to answer questions about the house, recommend restaurants, etc. We couldn't be happier with our stay. Note, a rental car will be necessary as the house is not near the beach or hotels.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Stay!

Frode was very helpful and showed concern anytime we had concern. He helped us with the arrangements of renting a vehicle, tours in Aruba, and pick up from airport. The villa was very home-y. Very clean. And everything you need to make your stay a Aruba stay. Frode helped us with many things from the very beginning. Once we spoke about the villa with him, he started helping and giving us detailed suggestions to make our trip the best and with ease. The villa is literally mins away from everything. No need to go anywhere else. Definitely coming back to Aruba. And definitely renting from Frode. Thank you very so much Frode, hopefully we meet next time on the next trip.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

Great stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect!

The property is modern and spacious. We stayed in the master on second floor. It had gorgeous views, a modern beautiful bathroom and access to a private balcony. The pool and grounds were fantastic. We grocery shopped and cooked some meals at home in the modern kitchen and grilled out back. The location was perfect. Just minutes from multiple beaches and more restaurants than you could ever eat at in one visit. We rented a car and explored the whole island. Frode was very kind and accommodating. Great place, great island, and great vacation!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Vacation Home

Perfect house in a great location! Beautiful landscaping with lots of space to relax / eat / enjoy — inside and outside!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Absolutely amazing house in a great neighborhood with a wonderful host!

Cannot say enough wonderful things about this property. I was there with my two adult children -- with three bedrooms we all had our own (HUGE) spaces and yet the common areas are so great to hang out in. The couch in the living room was amazing for naps -- and the tv has every movie on it you could want to watch. The backyard is incredible. The pictures do not do the pool justice. Being five minutes max from one of the most beautiful beaches in the world (Arashi!) and then coming back, jumping in the pool, and then showering in the outside bathroom (yes, a whole bathroom outside) was a daily routine for us. The kitchen had everything we need for cooking and the AC was lovely when needed. The host was fantastic -- I'm sure he regretted giving me his cell number because I had about 500 questions. He answered every one and gave great recommendations for what to do -- we did everything he recommended, from where to get a COVID test to what beaches to try. He even booked us a snorkeling trip (that was the highlight of our vacation) and told us where to park when we got to the beach. I can't wait to get back to Aruba and stay in this house again -- great, safe neighborhood in a perfect location for everything. Aruba is absolutely amazing! Thank you Frode!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026
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