Title: sweet chalet in paradise Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # sweet chalet in paradise Holiday home in Santa Cruz with private pool and kitchen ![Outdoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/72000000/71100000/71095200/71095110/a1db4da0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/72000000/71100000/71095200/71095110/9727cf79.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, oven, stovetop, coffee/tea maker](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/72000000/71100000/71095200/71095110/fc24d1f9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/72000000/71100000/71095200/71095110/249bfee7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/72000000/71100000/71095200/71095110/a4ce52df.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location sweet chalet in paradise provides a garden and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. 9.0 Wonderful ### Entire home 1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 3 ## Popular amenities - - - Parking available - Barbecue grill - Kitchen - Outdoor space ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### sweet chalet in paradise Holiday home in Santa Cruz with private pool and kitchen Along with an outdoor pool, this holiday home has concierge services and a garden. Other amenities include barbecues. The holiday home boasts a private pool and offers free WiFi and a kitchen. Guests can appreciate conveniences, such as a fridge and a coffee/tea maker, and other amenities include a fenced private garden and a TV. Air-conditioned accommodation at this holiday home offers private pools and coffee/tea makers. Kitchens offer fridges, stovetops and kitchenware and utensils. Bathrooms include a shower and hairdryers. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Recreational amenities at the holiday home include an outdoor pool. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach loungers - Beach towels ### Pool/Spa - Communal pool - Outdoor pool - Private pool ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Hob - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Shower - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Fenced yard - Garden - Outdoor furniture ### Comfort - Air conditioning ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Designated smoking areas ### Services and conveniences - Concierge services - Iron/ironing board - Meal delivery service ### Things to do - Farming classes ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - At least 80% lighting from LEDs - Double-glazed windows - Farming classes - Garden - Humane treatment of captive wild animals - Local artist showcase - Local culture and ecosystem education - Locally-owned and organised tours and activities - Solar energy ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM Minimum check-in age - 18 ### Check-out Check-out before 10:00 AM ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Note from host: pool whitout fence or alarm ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking allowed: in designated areas ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. 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 This property uses solar energy Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### Property is also known as Vrbo Property Santa Cruz Vrbo Property Private vacation home Vrbo Property Private vacation home Santa Cruz ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=12.503377,-69.958336&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:e%7DikArv%7EiL%3FQ%3FM%3FQ%40O%40O%3FO%40O%40O%40MBQ%40MBO%40OBOBMBOBODMBODODMDODODKDODOFMDKFOFMFMFMFKHMFKHMFKHMHKHKHMHKJKHIHKJKJIJIHKJIJILKJGJIJGLILIJGLGLGJGLGLGLELGNELGLELCNELELCNELCNCNELANCNALCNANCN%3FLANANANAN%3FN%3FL%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%40N%40L%40N%40N%3FNBL%40NBN%40LBN%40NDLBNBLDNBLDLDNBLDLFLDLFLDLFLFLFLFLFJFLHJHLFJHJFJJJHJHJJJHJHHJJJHHHJJJHLHJHJFLHJHLFJFLHJFLFLFLDNFJDLFNDNDJDNDNDLBNDNBLBNDNBL%40NBNBN%40L%40PBL%3FN%40N%40N%40N%3FN%40P%3FL%3FP%3FN%3FNAN%3FNANANAN%3FNCLAPALCNCNANCNELCNCLENCNELENENEJENGNELGJENGLGLGLILGJGLIJIJGLIJILIJKJIJIHKJIJKHKHKJKHKHKJKFKHMFKHMHKFMFMHMDMFMFMDMFMDMFMDOBMDMDOBMDOBMBODO%40MBO%40OBM%40OBO%40O%3FM%40O%40O%40O%3FO%3FO%3FM%3FO%3FO%3FOAOAOAM%3FOAOCOAMCOAOCMAOEOCMCOEMCMEOEMCMEMGOEMGMEMGMGKEMIMGKGMIMIKGKIKGMKKIKIIKKIKIKKIKIIKKIKIKIMIKIMGKIKGMIKGMGMGMGMGOEKGMEOEOEKEOEOEMEOCOEMCOCMCOCOAOCOAMCQAMAOAO%3FOAOAO%3FO%3FO%3FO&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=as9X3tWmg4YBYwBUrNmDb_6-tqo=) Santa Cruz, aruba #### What's nearby - Arikok National Park - 2 min drive - 0.7 miles - Arikok National Park Visitors Center - 3 min drive - 0.9 miles - Mangel Halto Beach - 9 min drive - 4.3 miles - Aruba Town Hall - 12 min drive - 6.8 miles - Renaissance Mall Aruba - 13 min drive - 7.0 miles #### Getting around - Oranjestad (AUA-Queen Beatrix Intl.) - 14 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪The Old Dutch Bar - ‬10 min drive - ‪Quiznos - ‬10 min drive - ‪Wine Port - ‬11 min drive - ‪Freshii - ‬10 min drive - ‪14 Bis - ‬10 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Does sweet chalet in paradise have a pool? > Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. ### Is sweet chalet in paradise pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at sweet chalet in paradise? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at sweet chalet in paradise? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is sweet chalet in paradise located? > Situated in Santa Cruz, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Arikok National Park and Arikok National Park Visitors Center. Donkey Sanctuary and Grapefield Climbing Area are also within 3 miles (5 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## sweet chalet in paradise Reviews 9.0 ### Wonderful All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 13 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 2 ### 9.0/10 Cleanliness ### 5.0/10 Amenities ### 5.0/10 Property conditions & facilities ### 5.0/10 Eco-friendliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Holly M. 14 Mar 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### 1st time in Aruba Sophie was great! She was very welcoming and helpful with places to eat and things to do. The property was just as described. Located in a nice neighborhood. The pool was a nice escape from the crowded beaches. ##### Holly M. Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### mark a f. 31 Mar 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Awesome Aruba It was just what the doctor ordered! Sophie was beyond gracious. We would hang with her any day. Definitely coming back. ##### mark a f. Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Angela P. 8 Jan 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Jan 2025 Aruba stay Property was clean host Sopie was lovely,multilingual and very helpful. Location was great for active off the beaten path vacation. Very close to National Park ##### Angela P. Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### James 17 Apr 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication Wonderful stay! Great property and gracious host. ##### James Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### ERIC H. 27 Apr 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Excellent stay-in Aruba The pool was great. Sophie was very pleasant to work with. We had a very nice stay! ##### ERIC H. Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### William V. 22 Jan 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Peace and Solitude in Aruba What a fantastic spot. Away from the main tourist area, this little oasis is the perfect place to relax and unwind. The hosts provide all that you need to enjoy quiet days by the pool and relaxing times in the outdoor living and dining area. If you rent a car it is an ideal location to explore all the wonders of the island while still being able to escape it all. ##### William V. Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Tony B. 18 Mar 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### It was a good place to stay, but not great. Host was very pleasant. She showed us how to lock the door and unlock the door. As previously stated in a review it’s a tricky door lock, but once you understand how to use it, it’s easy. Was a little disappointed with the pool. It was listed as a “private” pool. It was on the main property which is overlooked by the hosts main house. Not a terrible issue, except the pool was cloudy and murky. Host stated it was due to the rain that overcame the island the previous week, but still didn’t feel comfortable using it. Also, for a weeks time, we had 1 roll of toilet tissue, which was odd, but we bought some at the local store. Overall it was good, but could have been better. ##### Tony B. Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ellice M. 16 Jan 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Paradise in Aruba Sophie and her family were the best host I have ever had. Not only is she so sweet and helpful but her house and pool were perfect for us. The pool is deep, clean, and private. The outdoor kitchen was the perfect place to make a great meal. We enjoyed our stay so much. Stop looking and book with Sophie for an authentic Aruba experience! ##### Ellice M. Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Thomas D., South Bend, Indiana 3 Mar 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Happy Aruba Visit Sophie and her husband are a great Host and Hostess. They are very kind and welcoming. The rental is a cozy addition to their own house in a private high end neighborhood. They have a wonderful backyard and pool. It is very quiet. We had a wonderful stay! We wished that we could have stayed longer! ##### Thomas D. Stayed 22 nights in Feb 2023 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Briawna P. 24 Dec 2024 Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Terrible Stay Poor communication, etc. ##### Briawna P. Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rally C. 26 Feb 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful vacation Sophie was amazing at keeping in touch and even making sure we knew about necessary forms for customs entry and had good directions to get to the house. She gave us recommendations on restaurants and local beach spots. More importantly, she gave us ideas of places not worth visiting or better alternatives. We sat at the pool a few evenings and just chatted and felt so comfortable here. Very much enjoyed our 2 weeks in San Fuego. ##### Rally C. Stayed 13 nights in Feb 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Peter B., Boston, USA 7 Feb 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### The perfect rental for Aruba We loved Sophie’s rental! Great privacy and comfort. We used the pool every day. The king bed was very comfy and the air conditioning and fans kept us cool. We made good use of the kitchen - frying eggs or sausage for breakfast. Very nice shower room. It was nice having the private entrance to the property. The house is in a very nice and quiet neighborhood. I highly recommend this Sweet Chalet in Paradise!! ##### Peter B. Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Sara 1 Jan 2025 Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication STAY AWAY! RUN! This has been one of the worst vacation weeks I have booked for the amount of money we have paid. This is a 1 star or a 2 star property at best, over priced on Expedia or VRBO. Here’s a summary. 1) Safety concerns due to front door not locking properly, although host has explained how to lock/unlock, we still found the process to be quite problematic, causing us to have the door open while we slept. 2) false advertising, pictures did not match the property once we arrived. Outdoor kitchen was shown to deceptively look like an indoors kitchen in the pictures, which comes with endless bugs, mosquitos and noise. Additionally, in the pictures there was a washer and dryer, that also was not shown in any of the pictures. 3) health concerns - scorpions in furniture and beach chairs, which I had to kill on the beach before sitting down. If I didn’t, I would have gotten poisoned. 4) lack of amenities - lack of toilet paper, and basic spices. I had to buy everything myself. 5) cleanliness - we cleaned everything we used in the outdoor kitchen, plates were dirty, coffee machine was soooo filthy, cups were dusty. This was so bad, you as a guest would expect at the very least to have clean things in the kitchen to make a meal of a simple cup of coffee in the morning. You can tell that this host simply doesn’t care about this property, it barely meets basic standards to be listed. Expedia lost my trust and future business. We’re done with this platform. ##### Sara Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Paul en Sandra d. 21 Oct 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect All as expected. Nice clean house with everything you need available but most important a very friendly and helpful host. Thanks!! ##### Paul en Sandra d. Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Georgia T. 1 Mar 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely! The property and the hosts were lovely! The space was new and clean and felt very private. There's a beautiful large pool for you to use. The host was available and helpful with any questions we had. The neighborhood is beautiful, but a bit far from the action. Renting a car/jeep is recommended. Perfect place for a couple. Loved it. Thank you. ##### Georgia T. 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