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| Pos Chiquito, Oranjestad, Aruba
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Paradise Found
4.5 of 5 stars 11 Reviews
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St. Catharines, Canada
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
“Amazing travel experience”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 March 2011

My husband and I spent two weeks with Jim and Shawna at their piece of paradise. They are very welcoming and their home is relaxing, beautiful and very clean and comfortable. The day always started with a fresh and delicious breakfast. Jim and Shawna made great recommendations on places to visit and where to eat, they even kayaked us out to the reef out front of the B&B and took us on a couple of hikes to see parts of the island. Everything on the island can be reached from their central location in less than a half an hour by car. We enjoyed snorkelling in front of the B&B and at Mangel Halto, Baby Beach and Arashi Beach. The rugged east shoreline is beautiful and the ruins from the gold smelters were interesting as well. We ate at Marina Pirata, B55, Zeerovers, The Flying Fishbone and got takeout at Young Fellows and a little nearby hut that sold arepas...and would recommend them all. We would highly recommend Paradise Found to anyone who is looking for R&R away from the resorts and is interested in exploring the Happy Island. The sunsets from the B&B are amazing!

  • Stayed February 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Sioux Falls, South Dakota
1 review
“Snorkeling from novice to expert in the back "yard".”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 January 2011

Jim, Shawna, the house, the dogs, the rooms, the neighborhood, the price, the breakfasts, the warm 81 degree water, the information, the close bus stop, the snorkeling being so close, were all perfect. I liked being picked up at the airport by a smiling face and taken to the airport with a smiling face. Any question was answered with a smile and information was always helpful. The island is small so getting around is not a problem. Paradise Found is definitely a paradise for us. We ventured all over the island, part by bus and part by rental car, but being located in the middle of coast we could go anywhere in a short time. The coffee and breakfasts were accompanied with great conversation and information about the history and the people of Aruba. Much more history than I would have received at a hotel. Even on the rainy day we had a beautiful open air room to read and relax. Other visitors came and went. We met a couple from Miami and a lady from Finland. More smiling faces. Our favorite was the scuba dives (we did 3) . Red Sail was the company we used and this too was a great experience--clear warm water. There are other companies also. We took the bus to the "big beaches" and walked and walked and saw lots of people in front of the hotels--then we were able to return to the quiet neighborhood of Paradise Found. It was perfect for us.

  • Stayed December 2010, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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doma
2 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
“Paradise Found, an exceptionally good value”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 September 2010
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Jim and Shawna are some of the nicest people you will meet. They are gracious, helpful, and genuine. My wife and I will definitely stay with them again. We liked Aruba and our stay with them so much, we extended for another week.

As mentioned already, the snorkeling is fantastic from their house. So many fish you are swimming in the aquarium. My wife and I even saw a sea turtle on our last day!

Their B&B is very well maintained and extremely clean. As mentioned by others the posted pictures don’t do it justice.

2 big thumbs up for Jim, Shawna and Paradise Found. We miss Aruba already. A return visit to Paradise Found is a must.

  • Stayed August 2010, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Georgia USA
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Changed our "Once in a Lifetime Trip" to "We'll Be Back"”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 March 2010
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Wonderfully quiet neighborhood with beautiful, relaxing views away from the city traffic. Hosts were wonderful - very friendly and helpful. The ONLY reason for not wanting to give Paradise Found a total Five Star rating is the fact that I want to have a room available for our return trip!!!

  • Stayed February 2010, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Detroit
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Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“Paradise Indeed”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 January 2010
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person found this review helpful

My wife and I stayed at Paradise Found for two nights following 7 days at a time share. We enjoyed every minute with Jim and Shawna and would recommend their B & B to anyone who goes to Aruba. They are very hospitable and the accomodations are prefect. Most of the time, pictures make the the place look better than it actually is. Not here, the place is beautiful. We felt like we were staying with rich friends.

  • Stayed January 2010, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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