Aruba Ocean Villas

As I am starting to dabble in some new ventures, I thought who better to ask for advice if not one of my cousins, a successful business woman and an accomplished artist and designer on the island. Traveling back during Christmas was the perfect time for me to visit Osyth at the Aruba Ocean Villas.

 

When I walked in through the double doors onto the walkway it felt as though I was walking into a secret garden, a craftily designed environment that made you feel welcome, with vignettes that catch your eyes. It made you feel as if you were home, that you were welcomed into that little piece of paradise. Her staff welcomed me as if I was family.

 

The over the water bungalows were luxurious, shabby chic, colorful, yet cozy and thoughtfully laid out. Each bungalow has a name and denotes someone important in Osyth's life. While visiting, she was supervising her newest bungalow named after one of her son’s nickname, Chupi. Complete with a baby grand and a second story for additional cuddling space,  you go to the website to you can see the finished product.

 

Her property is mostly green, sustainable and sources on the island. She believes in solar power and reusing existing materials. All of the bungalows contain salvaged woods and stores all that is left over to be used in a next project.

 

Her love for the ocean is unmistakable. It is visible when she talks about the research ton expanding the coral reefs that are in the waters by the bungalows. Some of her new tenants, which include parrot fishes, have taken residence in the new coral reefs. You can visit them while snorkeling. Explorations with environmental engineers are also in the works to responsibly clear larger areas of sea-grass for her guests.

 

As a guest you can reach for the kayak and go kayaking along the shore or pedal-boating, if that is more your speed. If you are like me, my speed was more sitting in one of the Adirondack chairs on one of the bungalow’s deck and enjoy the fresh sea breeze coupled with peace and quiet.

 

While chatting with Osyth the question for her inspiration and vision for the property came up. Her response was her love for dollhouses and "I Dream of Genie". This brought me back to our childhood, when playing with dollhouses and watching TV was some of most carefree fun we would have.