We were immediately greeted by Maria upon arrival who made us feel like we were friends arriving home, extremely friendly and helpful. It was great knowing she was close by if we needed anything. Communication throughout the stay was amazing in regards to garden/pool maintenance, etc. The house has been the best we've stayed in and it immediately felt like home. The bedrooms were great and spacious and the kids loved having their own rooms. We learned the Aruban way of daily life in regards to water, breeze, air conditioning quickly and was amazed on how opening the doors and windows allowed the breeze to blow through - better than air conditioning some days. Location is great and its toward the center of things - less than 40 minutes to southern point of the island. Great location to beaches and more and always a welcoming feel when returning back for the night - especially for a night time swim !!! The pool - OMG the pool, everyone loved it especially the kids. There were towels and sand toys and chairs and everything you could think of for the beach - they thought about everything in this house. You just have to stay here to experience this amazing house and the cutest neighborhood ever !!! Thank you for sharing your home with us - can't wait to book our return trip to our "island house" as the kids referred to it (and are still referring to it)