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globetrekker16 · 03-27-2011, 12:42 AM

I am a teacher moving to Aruba with my family of three at the end of July. Searching for longterm rentals while in the US has been difficult due to questionable accuracy of website information. Many sites list the same properties for different rates or one site shows a property as "rented" while another does not. We are open to a room-mate situation, though I know not many people are likely to want to live with a family of three. We want to save money so under $1000 US is desirable (even 1 bedroom would work) Any suggestions? Also, are there any general locations that would be less desirable with a toddler child?

Thanks Much!

*Andrea J.* · 03-27-2011, 09:18 AM

Looking for Long Term Rental - 1 Bedroom

check out this link

*Andrea J.* · 03-27-2011, 09:25 AM

info@arubahomeaway.com or tel 011 297-592 4104

arubahomeaway.com may have what you need.
their email and phone are above.

i am pretty certain you will find something in your range.
there is a nice area of the island..the name of the area/village is paradera.
i bet there's be some apartments of bunglaow homes available for you.

make sure that you ask about WATER bills and ELECTRIC bills.
both of those in aruba are very expensive!

Enz · 03-28-2011, 01:03 PM

You may want to rent an apt or book a timeshare unit for a week when you arrive - then you can actually go house shopping, see the houses/apt and the area. A week at a resort may cost you some $ but then you are here and may be able to negotiate a better deal on your long term rental.

Some other sites you might want to check out http://www.4salearuba.com, http://www.arubamatch.com or http://www.casnan.com these sites all list apt/house for rent. Does the school offer any kind of relocation service?

Odiliademey · 04-06-2011, 10:28 PM

As a local, my suggestion to you is to google one of the local newspapers. diarioaruba, and go through their classifieds ads.
I would not rent a place whilst away, search for apartments online, and book a week stay. Once you are on the Island, it will be much easier to find a place, You can certainly find a comfortable home for $1000 monthly.

*Andrea J.* · 04-06-2011, 10:49 PM

odiliademey welcome to the aruba.com community forum!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Odiliademey

As a local, my suggestion to you is to google one of the local newspapers. diarioaruba, and go through their classifieds ads.
I would not rent a place whilst away, search for apartments online, and book a week stay. Once you are on the Island, it will be much easier to find a place, You can certainly find a comfortable home for $1000 monthly.

jenevoldson · 04-07-2011, 11:00 AM

globetrekker - keep me in the loop by Private message too. I am also looking for an apartment and am an international teacher. anyone with an apartment near the international school, please private message me too

Odiliademey · 04-09-2011, 09:45 PM

Thank you Andrea, I have been reading it for a while and finaly decided to join.

@ Globetekker, dont worry you will find a nice place to call home within your budget ont he Island.

03-27-2011, 12:42 AM	#1 (permalink)
globetrekker16 Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 1	Looking for Longterm Rental I am a teacher moving to Aruba with my family of three at the end of July. Searching for longterm rentals while in the US has been difficult due to questionable accuracy of website information. Many sites list the same properties for different rates or one site shows a property as "rented" while another does not. We are open to a room-mate situation, though I know not many people are likely to want to live with a family of three. We want to save money so under $1000 US is desirable (even 1 bedroom would work) Any suggestions? Also, are there any general locations that would be less desirable with a toddler child? Thanks Much! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook

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03-27-2011, 09:18 AM	#2 (permalink)
Andrea J. Aruba since 1979 Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: renaissance island, eagle beach, amsterdam manor/passions beach bar, Hung Paradis, alto vista chapel, madam janettes, big porch at B55 Posts: 13,258 Images: 80	Looking for Long Term Rental - 1 Bedroom check out this link Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ Please, I'll have a Grande' decaf Mocha Latte' with a shot of liquid tranquilizer.

03-27-2011, 09:25 AM	#3 (permalink)
Andrea J. Aruba since 1979 Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: renaissance island, eagle beach, amsterdam manor/passions beach bar, Hung Paradis, alto vista chapel, madam janettes, big porch at B55 Posts: 13,258 Images: 80	info@arubahomeaway.com or tel 011 297-592 4104 arubahomeaway.com may have what you need. their email and phone are above. i am pretty certain you will find something in your range. there is a nice area of the island..the name of the area/village is paradera. i bet there's be some apartments of bunglaow homes available for you. make sure that you ask about WATER bills and ELECTRIC bills. both of those in aruba are very expensive! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ Please, I'll have a Grande' decaf Mocha Latte' with a shot of liquid tranquilizer.

03-28-2011, 01:03 PM	#4 (permalink)
Enz Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 28	You may want to rent an apt or book a timeshare unit for a week when you arrive - then you can actually go house shopping, see the houses/apt and the area. A week at a resort may cost you some $ but then you are here and may be able to negotiate a better deal on your long term rental. Some other sites you might want to check out http://www.4salearuba.com, http://www.arubamatch.com or http://www.casnan.com these sites all list apt/house for rent. Does the school offer any kind of relocation service? Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook

04-06-2011, 10:28 PM	#5 (permalink)
Odiliademey Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Posts: 6	Long term rental As a local, my suggestion to you is to google one of the local newspapers. diarioaruba, and go through their classifieds ads. I would not rent a place whilst away, search for apartments online, and book a week stay. Once you are on the Island, it will be much easier to find a place, You can certainly find a comfortable home for $1000 monthly. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook

04-07-2011, 11:00 AM	#7 (permalink)
jenevoldson Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 4	globetrekker - keep me in the loop by Private message too. I am also looking for an apartment and am an international teacher. anyone with an apartment near the international school, please private message me too Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook

04-09-2011, 09:45 PM	#8 (permalink)
Odiliademey Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Posts: 6	Thank you Andrea, I have been reading it for a while and finaly decided to join. @ Globetekker, dont worry you will find a nice place to call home within your budget ont he Island. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook