House in Kralendijk, Bonaire

Comfortable, beautiful oceanfront home.

Comfortable, beautiful oceanfront home.

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Overview of Comfortable, beautiful oceanfront home.

9.8 out of 10 Exceptional
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10315 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly

Check out the area

Kralendijk, Bonaire
  • Popular LocationBachelor's Beach5 min walk
  • Popular LocationTe Amo Beach11 min walk
  • AirportBonaire (BON-Flamingo Intl.)14 min walk
  • Popular LocationSorobon Beach9 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

2nd Bedroom

2 Single Beds

3rd Bedroom

2 Single Beds

4th Bedroom

1 Double Bed

Living Room

2 Double Futons

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

Downstairs Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Jack & Jill

Toilet · Shower only

Master

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining Area

About this property

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.

Property manager

Christopher Leahy
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Languages

Dutch, English, German, Spanish
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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
ONLY if supervised 100% of the time.

Events

No events allowed
OK for your own group

Pets

Pets allowed
As long as you clean up after them.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Outdoor smoking is ok - please not in the house
Children OK, but it's not a child proof house by any means - you need to supervise children at all times. Pool and deck over ocean are not fenced.
Garage is not for guests or renters use. Your rental vehicles can be parked out front in the circular driveway or along the road.
Please don't let the water run unnecessarily. Watch for running toilets and open hoses and the dive equipment rinse sinks.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: OK for your own group
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a smoke detector and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Kralendijk

Located in Kralendijk, this holiday home is on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Washington-Slagbaai National Park and Donkey Beach, while Bonaire Museum and Mangazina di Rei are cultural highlights. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

What's nearby

  • Bachelor's Beach - 5 min walk
  • Te Amo Beach - 11 min walk
  • Bonaire Donkey Sanctuary - 2 min drive
  • Sorobon Beach - 9 min drive
  • No Name Beach - 9 min drive

Getting around

  • Bonaire (BON-Flamingo Intl.) - 2 min drive

Restaurants

  • KFC - 6 min drive
  • cuba compagnie - 5 min drive
  • Between 2 Buns - 7 min drive
  • Little Havana - 6 min drive
  • Gio's Gelateria And Caffé - 5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Comfortable, beautiful oceanfront home. have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Comfortable, beautiful oceanfront home. pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Comfortable, beautiful oceanfront home.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Comfortable, beautiful oceanfront home.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Comfortable, beautiful oceanfront home. located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Donkey Beach and Bachelor's Beach. Te Amo Beach and Bonaire Museum are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jan Kees V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect place with some points for improvement
The spot is perfect, the house comfortable and spacious and in good shape with an excellent kitchen. The place near the water with the swimming pool is perfect for adults with children. The airco in one room needs maintenance asap, the fan so noisy that you can't sleep with it on, the same counts for a small non-controllable fan in the master bedroom. The bed in one of the rooms is really old and uncomfortable and kept us unfortunably out of sleep....I hope this will be picked up soon so the next guest will write a perfect review.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Bill K.

Wonderful for relaxing, and base for fun
STAY THERE! Thoroughly enjoyed staying at Kasteel. We would sit on the front deck in the mornings, sip coffee, just look at the blue water and sky, and occasional boat/ship/plane going by. Snorkeling down the steps to the right of the property was decent as well. The pool was clean and great for a float as well. Constant breezes eliminate the usual Caribbean no-see-ems. Away from the crowds, an essential for us. Baasje was our local contact and took excellent care of us. Chris is incredibly responsive and patient, even to busy people who don't read all that is sent ahead of time. Nearby beach location of Cactus Blue was good for lionfish burgers/wraps and other goodies (cash only). Chris' recommendations for places to eat/get groceries and booze were right on. Wonderful food and not pricey by big-city comparison. Would add a couple of snorkle tips; 1000 steps is worth the trip and has good healthy corals. One on one guides included Renee and H2Ovisions (Brenda). We are not into drinking and swimming. Best but not least expensive meal/ambience was Brass Boer. Minor annoyances to be aware of, and for sure would NOT keep me from staying there again: Very near airport, but plane noise not bad. Dust outside from the wind and nearby construction. It was just 3 of us, and it can sleep 8 easily. No tiny discount for 3, but I knew that going in, AND I did not see additional fees for bringing 8-still would ask. Happy we stayed there; would do again!!

8/10 Good

stacy s.

Beautiful Waterside Escape
We had a wonderful time during our stay at this property. The property manager was especially friendly, and the house was well-appointed. The kitchen had everything needed to enjoy meal prep while looking out over the water. It is also within walking distance of several waterside restaurants--should you not want to cook for yourself. For our family's first dive trip, it was a treat to be able to walk down the stairs into a breathtaking underwater experience. Afterward, the amenities were impeccable for washing our gear and enjoying a cocktail while heating the grill. Friendly neighbors returned a fin that we had counted as lost the day after it had blown off of the deck and into the water while drying. We enjoyed the pool and pool views most days after diving. Also, the close proximity to the airport was very convenient for our early return flight. Our only issue was that we had no hot water in two of the bathrooms for several days. The property manager was eventually able to correct this problem. We have also stayed at many rental properties in the past, and this was the first time that we have incurred separate charges for cleaning and laundry fees. I overlooked this detail prior to booking. Overall, we would highly recommend this beautiful home and look forward to returning in the future. It would be difficult to find a more breathtaking view than from the back deck of this property.

10/10 Excellent

Mads T., Esbjerg, Denmark

Fantastic villa on the beach
What a magnificent house, and what a setting. We fully enjoyed the house. Modern, spacious, very elegant and still a place where you feel at home (even if it's not your house). We spent most of the time outside, and why wouldn't you, when you're right on the beach with splendid views and stairs leading into the ocean. Not everybody has their own private coral-reef for snorkeling! And the pool was good to cool off in. Bonaire is a wonderful island, and we enjoyed driving around and visiting the National Parks. A very relaxed island, with it's own atmosphere and charm. Bassje was a tremendous service and help. Met us promptly on time in the airport, and got us well situated without any rush. We had a couple of questions later on, which he immediately took care of. We can't wait to come back.

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer P.

Relaxing
Loved our stay in Bonaire at the villa in Belnem. The location was fantastic. Very close to the airport but that did not disrupt the peace and quiet. The villa is at the dive site Windsock. Entry into the ocean from the back deck was easy using the ladder down into the crystal clear water. We snorkeled out back, daily and enjoyed every minute. Many a day we soaked in the view and the sun. The kitchen was beautiful and functional. Clear instructions in English were provided for the appliances, unlike other properties. The property is situated to take advantage of the winds and when downstairs with the doors open we did not need A/C. The master is upstairs and shares the same view. We did need A/C at night. The owner, Christopher and caretaker Baasje were helpful in answering all my questions and tending to a few things that popped up during our stay. We look forward to going back soon.

About the host

Hosted by Christopher Leahy

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We are in the construction and real estate business in the North Eastern US and bought this house to use year round for short holidays and a family get away. We love the diving, the restaurants, and the smaller population. We spent our first year of ownership replacing the kitchen, rebuilding the fountain, building a swimming pool and spa, replacing tired furniture, old AC equipment, and adding solar power.

Why they chose this property

Great location. Local experienced reachable caretaker. Well maintained. Safe neighborhood. Beautiful sunsets. Quiet helpful neighbors. Best view and sunsets on Bonaire. Always a nice breeze. Bon-air = Good-air

What makes this property unique

Direct access to the reef from our back yard. Scuba gear rinse sinks and a locked outdoor equipment closet make diving from the house easy and fun. Our guests receive 20% discount on pre-paid dive packages from Dive Friends (please request in advance).

Languages:

English, German, Spanish, Dutch

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