IslaRita Stays

Live like a local, 8 minutes from Eagle Beach.
7 self-check-in apartments in Ponton, the green heart of Aruba — family-run, with a host one WhatsApp message away.

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★ 4.8 average · 595 Airbnb reviews 🔑 Self check-in 🚗 Free parking 🍖 BBQ area 💬 WhatsApp support +297 745 9265

The Apartments

Seven apartments around a relaxed shared courtyard — each with its own keypad entry, air-conditioning, kitchenette, and outdoor seating. Pick yours:

Apartment 1

Apartment 1 · 2-Bedroom

★ 4.90 · 79 reviews · sleeps 4

Two bedrooms — our roomiest option for families and friends.

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Apartment 2

Apartment 2 · Studio

★ 4.89 · 111 reviews · sleeps 2

Bright studio with a king bed and everything for an easy island stay.

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Apartment 3

Apartment 3 · Studio

★ 4.84 · 116 reviews · sleeps 2

Comfortable, quiet, and steps from the BBQ courtyard.

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Apartment 4

Apartment 4 · Studio

★ 4.78 · 112 reviews · sleeps 2

A favorite for couples — simple, spotless, self check-in.

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Apartment 5

Apartment 5 · Studio

★ 4.80 · 66 reviews · sleeps 2

King bed, dedicated workspace, full kitchenette.

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Apartment 6

Apartment 6 · Studio

★ 4.82 · 94 reviews · sleeps 2

Tucked at the quiet end — perfect for longer stays.

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Apartment 7

Apartment 7 · 1-BR + Sofa Bed

★ 4.82 · 17 reviews · sleeps 4

Our newest apartment — a bedroom plus sofa bed for up to four.

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The entire property

🌟 The Entire Property · sleeps 18

All 7 apartments + garden, BBQ & parking — exclusively yours

Family reunion, group trip, or celebration? Book the whole place: every apartment, the courtyard, and the BBQ — private for your group.

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A family-run hideaway

We're a small family team — you'll know us by the turquoise-blue bench out front. Our guests get fast self check-in, honest local tips from our Aruba guidebook, and help that's one WhatsApp message away, day or night.

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What's included

  • 🔑 Self check-in keypad
  • ❄️ Air-conditioning
  • 📶 Free Wi-Fi
  • 🍳 Kitchenette
  • 🍖 BBQ area
  • 🏖️ Beach chairs & coolers
  • 🚗 Free parking
  • 👶 Baby crib on request
  • 🚙 Car rental on site
  • 🧺 Optional cleaning

The property

Property overview with arches and shade sails The turquoise bench in the garden Garden lounge under the shade sail Courtyard lawn with string lights BBQ and lounge area Lounge corner with string lights Arched porch with seating Shade sail over the lawn Bedroom with Aruba beach mural King bed with welcome tray Dining corner with red chairs Kitchenette Modern bathroom with glass shower Covered lounge with grill Lawn and apartments Property entrance

🌴 Your Aruba travel guide

Where we eat, swim, and take every visiting friend — beaches, neighborhood food spots, sights, and the practical stuff, each one tap from Google Maps.

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Where you’ll be

Ponton is where Aruba actually lives — a safe, friendly neighborhood in the green heart of the island, minutes from everything and away from the resort crowds. Right by the house, the Watty Vos Boulevard corridor takes you straight to Eagle Beach in 8 minutes one way, or the airport in about 12 the other. You land, you drive, you’re home.

🏖️ Beach in 8 minutes

Eagle Beach — ranked among the world’s best — plus Palm Beach and the high-rise strip just beyond. Free palapas if you go early; we’ll lend you the chairs and cooler bag.

⛰️ Hooiberg at your back

Aruba’s iconic Haystack hill is practically next door — climb its steps at sunrise and watch the whole island wake up.

🍽️ Eat like a local

Ten minutes to downtown Oranjestad and the renewed harbourfront: fresh-off-the-boat fish at the Waf’i Rancho pier, Taste My Aruba, Yemanja Woodfired Grill, garden dining at Wilhelmina. Hua Run supermarket is a short walk from your door.

📍 Everything close

Bakery, pharmacy, laundry, and gas station in the neighborhood — and our Aruba guidebook has the rest of our local favorites.

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