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great location close to beaches ,price STARTS with 3 bedrooms

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A hot tub under a wooden pergola with a pool and lounge chairs in the background.
A hotel room with a large bed, a ceiling fan, an air conditioning unit, and a wooden wardrobe.
A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a dining area with a table and chairs.
A swimming pool with lounge chairs, a covered patio area, and a building with an air conditioning unit.
A two-story building with a tiled roof and a sign reading "SANDCASTLE".

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • On the beach
    A rare beachfront property in the area - enjoy direct access to the sand and sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Eagle Beach
6 bedrooms5+ bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Balcony
  • Spa pool on site
  • Private pool
  • Kitchenette
  • Toys

Explore the area

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Noord
  • Place, Bubali Bird Sanctuary
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Eagle Beach
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Palm Beach
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Airport, Oranjestad (AUA-Queen Beatrix Intl.)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

cactus 6th

1 Queen Bed

Fish Room

1 Queen Bed

lizard room

1 Queen Bed

Monkey Room

1 Queen Bed

Parrot Room

1 Queen Bed

seashell room

1 Queen Bed

5 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

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

Bathroom 2

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

Bathroom 3

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

Bathroom 4

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

Bathroom 5

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

Bathroom 6

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

great location close to beaches ,price STARTS with 3 bedrooms

Rates are based on 3 bedrooms for 3 couples 6 people. The other 3 bedrooms would be locked out. $45.00 for each additional bedroom per night. Above 6 people it will add extra bedrooms. Example 5 Couples , 10 people would be 5 bedroom quote.

There's an amazing pool with a tiki bar. You won't believe the perfect breeze that blows through as you relax by the pool. The house has a charcoal and gas grill for your use. For the person who likes to workout on vacation, there's an elliptical on the terrace. Sit and relax on the balcony off of the monkey room. SANDCASTLE is walking distance to the dive shop, grocery store,(super foods), two beaches , (Eagle and Palm). You are located between the fine and (lay back) restaurants and bars.

Guest should know , any bookings during HOLIDAY REQUIRES A 10 NIGHT MINIMUM stay.

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House Rules

Flexible check-in available (contact host in advance of arrival)
Minimum age to rent: 21
Flexible check-out available (contact host to arrange)
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
no smoking inside

Important information

You need to know

Property # 4248517
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Noord

Located on the beach, this holiday home is in San Miguel, a neighbourhood in Noord. While the natural beauty of Eagle Beach and Palm Beach can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore Divi Golf and Beach Resort. Butterfly Farm and Bushiri Karting Speedway are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and mountain climbing.
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Map
Noord

What's nearby

  • Bubali Bird Sanctuary - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Eagle Beach - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Palm Beach - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • The Casino at Hilton Aruba - 2 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Manchebo Beach - 2 min drive - 2.3 km

Getting around

  • Oranjestad (AUA-Queen Beatrix Intl.) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Puro Coffee - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Madame Janette - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Old Dutch Windmill - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Grano Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Atlantis Restaurant - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does great location close to beaches ,price STARTS with 3 bedrooms have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is great location close to beaches ,price STARTS with 3 bedrooms pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at great location close to beaches ,price STARTS with 3 bedrooms ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

Where is great location close to beaches ,price STARTS with 3 bedrooms located?

Nestled on the beach, this San Miguel holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Bubali Bird Sanctuary, Eagle Beach and Palm Beach. Divi Golf and Beach Resort is 2.3 mi (3.7 km) away.

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. 66 out of 79 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 79 reviews
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Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 79 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 79 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Overall good home, layout allows for each couple to have own bathroom with code to each room.Home clean, ample towels, host responsive.Kitchen needs some attention to oven and windows steep stairs to upstairs bedroomsOutdoor pool, jacuzzi, bar area all awesome!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful visit, the house was exactly as advertised with many amenities and everything you would need. The pool/bar/hot tub area was our favorite!
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The location to Eagle and Palm Beach was perfect. The pool and hot tub and grills made the backyard a vacation paradise. Everything about this vacation experience was easy… highly recommend this property and the owners.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything about this place is perfect. The house was immaculate and literally anything you can imagine to ensure you have the best Aruba vacation is here. Gail is the best host!!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great hosts, very welcoming & attentive to all our needs, lots of amenities, like being in your own home, easy walk to groceries & the beach! Loved it!
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, close to everything. Host answered any questions I had very quickly. Easy check in at house.Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 11 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 1 March 2026
Hi scott thanks for the kind review. Please come back. You are always welcomed. Gail childress
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Rooms were very clean and house was plenty big for all of us. Loved the pool area outback.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Sandcastle memories !!

We had a great stay! Everything we needed and more location is great we went all over the island different beaches each day! Julie helped tremendously!We used the beach chairs each day And noodle and floats !!Great stay
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 5 August 2025
Thanks Karen for your kind words, You and your family are welcomed back anytime. I am so glad you enjoyed your stay at the SANDCASTLE. Gail Childress
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The back porch is where our group hung out for the majority of the time. It was amazing!! We also appreciated having beach towels, chairs and snorkeling equipment available for everyone. The restaurants in Aruba are fantastic but we enjoyed being able to BBQ on the back patio for a few nights.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great Location

Great location. Home is large enough for a big group.
Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 13 September 2023
thanks Danielle , please come back on your next vacation. we appreciate you taking care of our home as well. thanks, again. Gail
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

A great place for our large group!

There are many great things about the Sand Castle! Our group of 11 thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The back yard was our favorite place to gath.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family vacation

This was the best place we have stayed in aruba. We have been here numerous times and this was by far the most accessible. Grocery store near by, hot tub, pizza oven to use, pool and clean rooms and nicely decorated.We will be returning.
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

One happy island

Beautiful property. Thank you for letting us use it!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 13 September 2023
you are so welcomed. please come back, Gail
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice Location and Property

This was our 2nd stat Sandcastle. It's a beautiful property with a pool, outside bar and eating area, lots of bedrooms with attached baths. A nice big kitchen. Kind-of central to island so great location. We will be back!
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in

Great House!

Gail is a wonderful and responsive owner. Her home is a great space for a large party of 11, and accommodated our meals and swims in the pool!
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great home for a group

We had an amazing time during our stay at the Sand Castle! We had a group of 10 adults and it was perfect. We enjoyed the pool and outside area every evening. As with any home we’ve rented, there were a few minor issues but Gail, Richard, and Julie were very quick to respond and get things resolved. The kitchen is well-stocked with pans and utensils for cooking. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Private Oasis

Our group of 9 loved the Sandcastle... it was so close to everything but made you feel like you had your own private oasis....we would definitely stay there again 😎prvate oasis.private oas when there. We would definitely
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Property in Great Location

We love staying at the Sandcastle! It's a beautiful property in a wonderful location. We love to stop by the grocery store (<2 min away), head to the beach, and then finish the day cooling off in the pool in the beautiful backyard oasis. Thank you for your hospitality and another wonderful stay in Aruba! We are ready to plan our next trip!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 13 September 2023
Hi Aubrey, thank you so much for the review, it really means alot during these difficult times. Please do come again. Gail Childress
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Aruba

Pictures on the vrbo site are right on the place was awesome. Julie was awesome and was quick to respond to a few maintenance concerns
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Everything was perfect at the Sandcastle! Definitely would give it 5 Stars!

We loved everything about this place. From the moment we arrived, to meet the owners, who were in town, to the time we left, everything was perfect! It was spacious, had a great pool and back yard bar/patio area, which we all enjoyed! It is within walking distance of the beach (approx. 15-20 minutes) and very close to the grocery store. We would definitely stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 13 September 2023
So Glad your family had a good time. Thanks so much for the great review . Your family is welcome back anytime. Richard and Gail Childress
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Spot, Out of the Way

Our stay was quite nice, and we enjoyed what amenities were offered. Especially the hot tub. There were some issues with drainage in one of the showers, but otherwise all amenities were in good shape. I recommend you rent a car as we did to get around!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Sand Castle Review

My family of 12, including my husband, 4 kids and 6 grandchildren stayed at Sandcastle for 8 nights. It was wonderful. The kids loved the pool. The property manager was super responsive and easy to work with, the owner was very responsive through the reservation process and questions. Highly recommend this property!
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 13 September 2023
thank you so much, hope you can come back, Gail
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Sandcastle....

The home was delightful. Very clean and as described. The only reason it did not get all 5 Stars was the contact number for the on site person was incorrect but the owner is now aware of that. I would not hesitate to rent this again or recommend it to others.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Retirement celebration

Our week at Sandcastle was wonderful. So close to the best beach I’ve ever been to (Eagle Beach). It was great to relax with morning coffee poolside, cook together in the spacious kitchen/dining room and gather for games or TV late into the evening. The Island itself offers more than you can possible do in one short week. I highly recommend it!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 13 September 2023
thank you , please come back, Gail
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Sandcastle Noord Aruba

Great property to stay at. We really spent most of our time in the outdoor space. Pool, hot tub, 2 grills, pizza oven and tiki bar, why wouldn't you be there enjoying the sun. The inside was clean and spacious and has everything you need to feel at home. With in walking distance to Superfoods (for supplies and groceries) and the fofoti trees on Eagle beach. They were kind enough to leave is a bottle of wine and the material to make 2 pizzas as a welcoming gift. Thanks Gail. You have a great property!.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

About the host

Hosted by Gail Childress

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we (Richard and Gail Childress) are married since 1976, we love hiking, sailing,
and outback riding. Aruba has all this and more. this is why we bought this house.
the people are so nice and family oriented. everyone is so mannered and respectable to all vistors.

Why they chose this property

this property for the location and amenities. this quiet home , but so close to all
the action of the high rise. trade winds always blowing . this is because the way
this home is situated on the land. You can walk the neighborhood safely . and
you can also walk to the largest and newest food store on the island. you
never want to leave this wonderful retreat.

What makes this property unique

Cool down in your private pool .The tiki bar has a ice maker , fridge. and a sink. there is a charcoal grill and an electric grill, this is your choice. You also have a two burner grill for those large pots, like having a seafood boil. The list goes on. and the big plus is you are soooo close to all the night life and sights that Aruba has to offer!!!!!. Location Location Location!!!!!!!!

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