We need help planning! We have about 12-14 of us (two families with two babies) traveling late spring (May/early June) to possibly Aruba. Typically, I would look at an all inclusive if it were just my family, but we are with another family and we are considering renting an Airbnb. Any thoughts on this and is there enough to do in Aruba rather than beaching? Some people in our group love to get up and go. Also, is it safe enough to stay on our own and not in the safety of an all inclusive resort? Thanks for the feedback!!!

Aruba is one of the safest islands in the Caribbean. We have been many times and I have never felt unsafe anywhere on the island, regular precautions are needed as they are anywhere.

Have you ever rented an Airbnb there?

We’ve rented self catering / condos there and it has worked out great. You do not need to go thru airbnb. There are condos / rental units cross listed on various sites, including on local Aruba brokers

our favorite location is Eagle Beach, and favorite property complex is the Oceana Residences. You can find units for rent on vrbo, airbnb. We’ve.booked units there through the local agent bocobay. https://book.bocobay.com/search.

the local rep met us at the condo to check in and after that we were good to go.

The supermarket nearby is great - fully stocked with everything youd find at home, local fish, full service deli & meats, in store baked goods, etc.