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Comfortable, beautiful oceanfront home.

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Terrace/patio
Outdoor pool
Exterior detail
4 bedrooms, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10315 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pool
    Pool
  • Hot tub
    Hot tub
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Map
Kralendijk, Bonaire
  • Donkey Beach
    4 min walk
  • Bachelor's Beach
    5 min walk
  • Te Amo Beach
    11 min walk
  • Bonaire (BON-Flamingo Intl.)
    15 min walk

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Comfortable, beautiful oceanfront home.

This is a private spacious residence with beautiful furnishings, swimming pool and soaking spa right on the ocean. We have a caretaker and a greeter who will make sure any issues that come up are quickly resolved. We want you to enjoy your stay, say and write nice things, and more importantly come back.

Guests staying at our home receive a 10% discount for most pre-paid dive packages offered from Dive Friends Bonaire & Wana Dive at all locations.

The entire house is air conditioned with central air individual mini split Panasonic air conditioners and quiet ceiling fans. There are Samsung smart TV's in the Master Bedroom and another one in the Living Room. Wifi is available throughout the house. There are two Sherwood tuner/receivers which are B/T capable and will connect to your Apple music or Amazon music, or play your CD's upstairs and downstairs with Bose speakers inside and out.

Parking outside is easy with a wrap around driveway and room for 2+ cars or trucks off the road + 2 more along the road, 4 vehicles total.

Upstairs there is a large private master suite with private covered porch and study overlooking the sea. There are three additional private bedrooms with separate private entrances from secure gated courtyard that also have doors to the side yard leading to the pool and ocean.

The 2nd bedrooms is also accessible from main living area and the main house and is ideal for young children who need to be close to their parents or a guest with limited mobility who does not want to walk too far for the kitchen and living area.

There are two guest "safes" for valuables - one upstairs in the Master bedroom and the other downstairs between the 3rd & 4th bedrooms. The whole house is alarmed with "stay" and "away" functions and key pads throughout the house.

One of the four bedrooms have large twin beds which are usually pushed together for couples. We have extra twin sheets if you need to separate the beds. The Master bedroom has a California King and the 3rd & 4th bedrooms have Queen size beds. All the bedrooms have high quality Auping brand mattresses from the Netherlands.

We provide bath & beach towels & bed linens for a full house for a week. If you stay longer, our Laundry room has a larger American full size washer and separate electric dryer. There are three separate hot water heaters for the bedroom showers, laundry & kitchen. The master bathroom also has a large bathtub and separate shower stall.

The house is close enough to walk to two different bar/restaurants, and two beaches located a few minutes walk away in the safe Belnam neighborhood. We split our week up between cooking at home, walking next door, and driving to various restaurants on the Bonaire.

The new large open kitchen includes high end Siemens appliances, with an induction electric cook top with a downdraft exhaust and a large separate U-Line ice maker. We have ample special cookware available for the induction cook top. There is a blender, toaster, coffee bean grinder, large and small french press coffee pots, a Mr. Coffee drip coffee maker, and electric water boiler pot for tea or the French presses. There is also a dishwasher, large refrigerator and large freezer. We have plenty of plates, dishes, bowls and cutlery. There are detailed instructions in the house for operating the appliances.

Our swimming pool and soaking spa (not heated) is right outside off the patio just outside living area facing the ocean. There is no real real shallow part in the pool except on stairs - the rest of the pool is about 5' deep.

The veranda covered outdoor dining area has a ceiling fan and lighting. There is a new outdoor high-end propane gas BBQ. We have ample comfortable furnishings, inside & out. The dining and outdoor furniture cushions were new at the end of 2022.

Divers & snorkelers will love the equipment rinse sinks and private stairs down into the ocean. There is also a vented outdoor dive closet to secure your gear while it is drying and you are out. The house is right on the Windsock and North Belnam dive sites. The reef is healthy and the fish life is abundant. Night diving here is a lot of fun.

You can watch the infrequent planes land at nearby Flamingo airport while looking out over Klein Bonaire and north towards Kralendijk & Republiek neighborhoods. The airport is not a very busy one. The sound of the flights landing is usually not as loud as the tide coming in and breaking against the rock ledge the property sits on. None of my guests have ever been disturbed by the planes - they are actually fun to watch approach from the west.

The house is next door to the Bellafonte Hotel which is a very quiet and good neighbor. Overall the house is very comfortable, clean, and well maintained, with magnificent ocean and stunning sunset views, an excellent cross breeze, modern amenities, and nice furniture. Please ask any questions you may have.

During your stay at this vacation home, you're just a quick walk from Donkey Beach. An outdoor pool and a spa tub are available. The vacation home includes amenities such as free WiFi and a private pool.
  • Air-conditioned home with private pool, kitchen, and washing machine
  • Free WiFi
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool or soak in the spa tub
  • Just a 4-minute walk from Donkey Beach and 5 minutes by foot from Bachelor's Beach
This vacation home offers its guests an outdoor pool and a spa tub.

Property manager

Christopher Leahy

Languages

Dutch, English, German, Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach
  • Beach towels
  • Beach sunloungers

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • A hot tub

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking
  • Car recommended

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Coffee grinder
  • Kitchen island
  • Spices
  • Blender

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Towels provided
  • Hairdryer

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • DVD player
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Work spaces

  • Printer
  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: outdoor smoking is ok - please not in the house

Services and conveniences

  • Safe
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • Near the ocean
  • Near the sea
  • On the waterfront
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Kayaking on site
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 3391 sq ft (315 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Note from host: as long as you clean up after them.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: ONLY if supervised 100% of the time.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: OK for your own group
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

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Comfortable beautiful oceanfront home.
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Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 56 reviews" "
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 56 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Danny S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Outstanding location with new kitchen
We loved the stay. Between the recently remodeled kitchen, access to snorkeling in the ocean down a few steps off the back of the property, and a gorgeous view, we would absolutely stay here again (and we rarely want to visit the same place twice!) We dove with Wanna Dive across the street and had a positive experience with a discount arranged by Chris. Two thumbs up.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

JULIE H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house with mucho room!
This home was a great fit for our group of divers. The bedrooms, while they could use some updating, were large and private, especially the master which spanned the upper floor and had a lanai and office. The common space was well outfitted to accommodate at least 8 - 10 people. Kitchen was stocked with spices, and all needed for cooking, as well as the outdoor gas grill. Pool pool was lovely as was the patio and lanai, with a super. Jew of the sunset. We dove off the patio to the same reef as windsock and bachelors beach. Wanna Dive, right across the street was perfect for tank and gear rental. Great location! Minutes walking to our favorite food truck, cactus blue, and close to town and all the best dive sites. We will definitely look to book here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Noushin G., Bergen County

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect house for families
This house is perfect for 2-3 families. The process of booking to the end was easy. There was never a problem with communication even though the owner was not on site. There's not much more we could have asked for. We do highly recommend this house.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Private Oasis on the ocean
We were traveling with our two adult sons and their partners. This house was perfect for our group. We enjoyed every aspect of this property and the stunning view of the ocean. The kitchen was well appointed and we cooked several family dinners. Villa Kasteel is in a great location; easy access to south shore diving, town and the airport. You can snorkel or dive right off the stairs on the property. There is an outdoor shower and rinse tanks (which we used daily). The home owner and property manager were quick to respond when we had questions. We used several of the restaurant recommendations. Foodies was fantastic. We had a great holiday trip and it was hard to leave!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing location
Great location with all the necessary amenities. We were able to dive and snorkel right off the back deck. Bonaire is our new go to island
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jason R., Austin

Liked: Cleanliness
Great time
Location was excellent and the waterfront beautiful. Thanks again
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carrie S.

Liked: Cleanliness
June 2023
Spectacular ALL around! House, views, snorkeling, oh my! It was very memorable! Chris and Bassje were wonderful and quick to respond when we had questions about the house. Highly recommend! Thanks for our memorable stay! Until next time….
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2023

4/10 Poor

Joellen G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Ocean front Bonaire home
This property was clean, with a gorgeous view and nice outside sitting area that overhangs the ocean. The pool was small, but typical for Bonaire. Steps to the ocean were handy for diving/snorkeling with an easy, sandy entry. Beds were comfortable. Check in & out were smooth with Bassje being quite thorough & communicating efficiently. Some doors were not in great working order and my daughter was actually not able to get back into her room as the only entrance was through the bathroom & it was firmly stuck in position. This home is NOT well stocked with products. Plenty of towels, but we were out of dishwasher soap after one day, hand soap only in 2/3 bathrooms & not even available in the third. No laundry soap, cleaning spray for the counters, or any additional shower toiletries, so bring them! We did not even have enough trash bags for our week stay, but I was tired of buying additional products at the grocery. The house is quite beautiful in many ways, however, it is overdue for updates considering the nightly price.
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Traci M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family
This house was absolutely beautiful with stunning views! It was in a great location and close to many restaurants. The best part about the house is that snorkeling, right off the back deck! We look forward to staying here again on the next trip to Bonaire.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Hillary H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Unbeatable View
The view is even better than the pictures! The double pool adds to the relaxation. The home is older but in good shape and the remodeled kitchen is fabulous. The ac units also work really (not always the case from other experiences we've had). We really appreciated all of the extra towels and laundry for our extended time on Bonaire. The steps provide amazing access to the ocean but are in need of repair and removal of the fire coral. Both understable for a property living on the edge of the water. Make sure you understand the layout before booking. Our kids were cool with staying off the courtyard, but it can slippery after a rain and dark if you forget the lights. Overall great location and very comfortable accommodations.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ken & R., PHOENIX

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved our stay!!
This was our second time staying at this property. And, again, it did not disappoint. The addition of the dive shop right across the street was a huge bonus! The diving and snorkeling off the back of the house was awesome. So much life! The house was great. Beds comfy, showers warm, awesome kitchen and absolutely beautiful deck and views. Thank you again!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Jill B., Fairfield, CT

Liked: Cleanliness
Great views and outdoor space
As others have said the best part about this place is the outdoor space and the views It was really gorgeous. The home is also well stocked and comfortable. The weather was rainy (for Bonaire) when we were there which was a bit tricky in this house given the water that pooled in the outdoor spaces. Bedrooms are comfortable and well appointed but a bit on the smaller side (except for the gorgeous master). Overall a solid house with responsive and helpful owners.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stephen E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Scuba vacation
We enjoyed ourselves very much on our scuba vacation… the house is very comfortable, there is a scuba shop across street, and diving right at the house was every bit as good as the rest of Bonaire. We would go back and recommend to us house to others.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amy A., Wawaka, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Week! Great week with friends!
This is definitely a property you should rent! Close to town and the airport! The scenery of the ocean is breathtaking! The sitting area of the pool overlooking the ocean is where we spent most of our time! We are all snorkelers and saw beautiful fish. Very easy to take the steps tight down to the water. Kitchen has everything you need! We had a Friendsgiving meal and the kitchen was so accommodating! Rooms were nice and we slept very well. Just a minor issue with the air conditioning upstairs but contacted Chris and he was on the situation immediately. Chris, Rowena and Basjee was very attentive and felt very comfortable contacting them with any questions we had! The house is very nice and definitely what we were looking for! It was a great week!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

XU WEN C.

Liked: Cleanliness
excellent
excellent
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marianne S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful home and great location!!
Our family of 8 spent a week at this beautiful home. The kitchen was so well stocked. We were able to do a lot of cooking without any problems. The pool was fantastic and being right on the sea was breathtaking. Great sunsets every night. Highly recommend this house.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Raquel M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Your Perfect Stay in Paradise
If you’ve found this listing, you’ve found the perfect stay for your group on Bonaire. Pictures don’t do this home justice. It was clearly built by talented craftsmen. Our group ranged from ages 2 to 60 (in addition to a dog) and each group member enjoyed the many facets of this gorgeous property. We spent most of our time out on the patio taking in stunning views of cerulean seas and pristine Klein Bonaire. Christopher and the property caretaker took care any concerns that arose in a timely fashion. The property has everything you might need during your time on the island. The beds are firm, supportive, and extremely comfortable. I would without hesitation recommend this home for a group stay on Bonaire.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

6/10 Okay

Debbie W.

Bonaire is beautiful
Overall, we enjoyed ourselves. We did run into some challenges. Baasje gave us a tour of the home on arrival & the kitchen AC was out as well as a ceiling fan in the living rm, but the space was plenty cool without them. The morning after we arrived we got an electric cut off notice as they cut off the electric & of course no internet with no electric. I called Baasje on the house phone and he went right down to the electric co. and resolved the problem and the electric was turned back on that afternoon. Fortunately we were on a fishing trip that afternoon. Chris explained that the water & electric co. are run by the govnt and they had applied his electric payment to his water acct. When the electric came back on, it affected the ice maker and master bedroom AC so they wouldn’t work. Parts weren’t available for the AC for 7 days, so they replaced the AC unit in the bdrm so we were only without it for 1 night & there are 2 other units upstairs so the temp. was bearable for only 1 night. The next day we washed clothes and when the washer drained it came out of the floor drain in the laundry room and flooded the laundry room, hall & part of the kitchen. Fortunately, there were squeegees so we could get it cleaned up. Baasje immediately called a plumber and they came out and found baby wipes in the lines and cleared them so we all thought everything was ok. Unfortunately, the same thing happened the next day, and the next and the next and caused a sewer gas smell in bathroom off the living room and the bathroom between the 2 bedrooms. Baasje tried really hard to resolve it and had plumbers out every day trying to fix it by snaking the lines and even a pump truck, but ultimately they may have to dig up concrete to repair it. I would recommend that they add more towels and replace some of the ones they have. Just a string of bad luck. Other than that, the house was well stocked and nice. The back patio area was amazing! What a beautiful view with a beautiful infinity pool! You could see fish clearly from the back patio and could climb down the stairs and snorkel right there. The master bdrm had an office area which was really nice to have. Two of the bedrooms are off the courtyard that share a bathroom and the 3rd bathroom and a bedroom were off the living room. The living rm dining rm & kitchen were nicely laid out & worked well. While it was frustrating, we enjoyed our visit. Chris refunded a portion of our rental.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sparkie F., Miami

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing home and views!
Our family of 8 loved this house for our family vacation. It had an unusual layout but it worked perfectly for our group. The pool and deck are even nicer than the photos and we spent most of our time outside. We frequently rent houses from VRBO and this was one if the best supplied and equipped! Anything you could want in the kitchen was there! Communication with the owner and property manager was excellent. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful house and great location! Clean and comfortable. The kitchen had everything!
This house was perfect for our group. The pool and back patio were amazing! Owner was extremely helpful and accommodating. We had to rebook this trip several times due to covid and he was always willing to work with us.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Toni H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Spring break
We had an amazing stay. The view from the house is breathtaking. We used the stairs to the water every day to go snorkeling and saw many differ t varieties of fish. The restaurant next door is great but I’d definitely recommend a car to get to dive/snorkeling spots and to explore the island. We definitely plan on staying here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chris F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent location
Very comfortable and convenient
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

William R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house and location. Perfect place for a dive vacation.
The house is beautiful, comfortable and perfectly suited for a large group. The outdoor area overlooking the ocean was the focal point of our stay. We would return in a heartbeat.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lisa K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family vaca
Excellent location and fabulous outdoor space. Loved being able to dive and snorkel out the back door!
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Great home and location
Overall the home was exactly as represented. It was in a great location. The outdoor space was great. We really enjoyed being able to walk down the steps with our scuba gear on and start a dive. We did both day and night dives from the house. We were very happy with the entire stay. We didn't have any issues and any questions we asked to the property manager were promptly answered. We look forward to renting the home on our next trip to Bonaire.
Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2021