I cannot say enough positive things about my stay here. Definitely one of the best travel choices I have ever made. To keep this short and to the point here are a few reasons I say these things:

1. Robert and his family really care about you and the experiences you have here.
2. Robert is happy to pick you up and drop you off anywhere you need, including the airport, grocery store, restaurants, etc. He and family are gracious hosts.
3. All the amenities you need are here - Wi-Fi, bikes, laundry, snorkels, beach towels, appliances, air conditioning, etc. This certainly helped in decreasing the amount of clothes I brought and it also allowed me to bring back a lot of extra, unused money.
4. The location is a few minutes walk from the beach, hotels, and restaurants. There's also a mini-market on the next street over.
5. I left feeling like I was part of the family. There are little to no other vacation destinations that you can say that about.

Thanks again to Robert and his family. I know that other people will read this review and make the right choice to stay with you. I know I'll be back sometime.

A few tips for vacationing in Aruba:

1. Let Robert set up a Jeep rental for you and rent it for two days minimum. It only cost me around $100 for one day.
2. U.S. dollars are accepted everywhere, no need to exchange money.
3. If you're departing on a Saturday, get to the airport at least 2 1/2 hours before your flight is scheduled to leave.
4. The beach behind the Holiday Inn was always the least crowded by far.
5. Let Robert set up a dinner reservation for you at La Trattoria el Faro Blanco, the Italian restaurant by the lighthouse. Arrive just before sunset to see it during dinner.
6. Aruba is a very windy place.

We had an amazing time in Aruba, and were very, very happy to stay with Robert and his family. This was our honeymoon, and we wanted to make sure it was special. But we also wanted to avoid touristy, loud, crowded, and impersonal locations. From our very first contact with Robert, he was helpful and welcoming. We had read all the outstanding reviews here and, like others have noted, wondered if it could really be true. It was!

When you stay at My Aruban Home, you get more than a room - you get a family. We left Aruba feeling like we have friends on the island whom we would like to go back and visit. Robbie or his daughter Jillian checked with us each evening to see how our day had been, and if we needed them to make dinner reservations for us or give us a ride to rent a car, and so on. They gave us a lot of advice on places to go, and were available for recommendations. It was like having our own very friendly tour guides! But at the same time, their presence was never obtrusive and they were very careful to respect our privacy too.

Robbie helped us arrange a rental car (a jeep), got us there to rent the car and return it, and was very helpful with dinner reservations as well. Jillian actually called La Trattoria at the California Lighthouse when we were there to make sure they took care of us, as it was our honeymoon. That's the sort of considerate, thoughtful service that made us feel so special!

The rooms at My Aruban Home are small, but clean and nicely decorated. We had everything we needed to make dinner and breakfast, and Robert took us to a grocery store after picking us up from the airport. Other convenient items were also available: laundry, drying racks, beach towels, bicycles, etc. Robbie and his family live right next door, so anything missing is easy to borrow.

My Aruban Home is a short walk from the Marriot and Palm Beach and a short bicycle ride from Boca Catalina and other places. We used the bicycles extensively and found them to be very, very useful! We were stopped by multiple people who asked where we had rented the bikes - they are a great way to get around the island.

If you visit, be sure to go to Boca Catalina (our favorite beach, quiet and away from the crowds with amazing snorkeling). For $5, we rented lounge chairs and sat under a palapa so close to the water that our feet got splashed by the biggest waves. Consider renting a jeep to see Arikok and the Natural Pool and Natural Bridge. Also be sure to dine at the Lighthouse and consider Passions on the Beach (Amsterdam Manor) - both were extremely memorable and beautiful meals.

We wanted a quiet, relaxing, no stress vacation - and we got exactly that. There is no question we would stay at My Aruban Home again, and recommend it to any of our friends or family. If resorts and anonymous hotels do not make you happy and you want to stay someplace quiet, intimate, and personal, this is a great option. We left amazed and glowing at 8 flawless days - we simply would not have changed a single thing. It was perfect, and My Aruban Home was the most important part of it!

We were fortunate enough to stay with Robert and his family for our tenth anniversary early September, 2012. I had read the great reviews prior to making the reservation and I was not disappointed. As most others had noted, Robert was an extremely gracious host and the rooms he rents were immaculate and well equipped. Upon our arrival Robert picked us up from the airport and took us to a grocery store so that we could stock up on essentials before going to our room. Because Aruba can be a little pricey it was great to be able to have a few meals in the room to save money. We found the location to be very convenient and when we needed to go a little farther the bikes that Robert provided were perfect. Robert and his family were a great resource of information and were always willing to do whatever it took to make our vacation as wonderful as possible. Both my wife and I strongly recommend staying at My Aruban Home for anyone looking for a more meaningful experience.

First off I would like to thank again Robert and his family for a wonderful stay! His place is amazing!!! For my wife and I, this was our first trip to Aruba. From July 5th, 2012 to July 13th, 2012, and it will not be our last!! When we return with our kids we are staying at My Aruban Home again! Roberts keeps his places and grounds in spectacular condition. Inside you have a couch area to watch TV. A full size fridge and freezer, a stove, microwave and sink in the kitchen. Very convenient when you don't want to go out for breakfast in the morning or stay home one night. My wife and I cooked a little but the option to cook when we wanted to was great. King size bed in the bed room and a good size bathroom and big shower! The outside was extremely well kept. My wife and I loved sitting out on the patio and having coffee in the morning.
Upon arrival Robert picks you up from the airport. He takes you to a grocery store to get anything you need on the way there. From the airport he also drives you around if you'd like him to show you areas and places on the island. He was helpful every time we called and provided us with anything we needed. He has a manual transmission jeep for his guests to use. Two bicycles and snorkel gear. Robert provides you with a packet of a whole bunch of things to do on the island. Go through the info he gives you. This is a review for his place, not the trips so I will give short advice on a few trips. While staying in Aruba, make sure you take the De palm tours Safari trip to the natural pool, awesome. De palm island trip was very cool!! We drove our selves to Boca Catalina many times and snorkeled ourselves. Baby beach is a must!!!
My Aruban home is a 5 min walk to the beach. My wife and I rented a car and drove all over the island seeing sites and hitting beaches. I advise you to rent a car, you'll be thanking yourself later. The locals are extremely nice and its completely safe to drive and walk the island any time of day. If your looking for a quiet, tranquil vacation with excellent customer service, without all the hustle and bustle of a big name resort, this is the place to stay. Do you really plan a vacation around staying on a "resort" or plan a vacation in an excellent location and make your own trip exploring the island and hitting it's beautiful beaches.
If you get anything out of my review, get this: Robert and his family are excellent hosts and provide outstanding customer service. More than just that, they treat you like family. My family and I will return and stay with the Falconi's again. I normally don't write reviews but in this case I needed to share our great experience to help others decide just as we got on here and read reviews. Should you stay at My Aruban Home? Absolutely. Will you be disappointed? Absolutely not.
In closing, thank you again Robert for an Amazing stay in Aruba. My family and I look forward to returning to the beautiful island of Aruba and staying with the Falconi's again!! See then my friend! Hope you enjoyed those burgers and rum!! ;-)

Chad and Stephanie Hutchinson