Dreamy week At Crown Ridge

Guest: Baguette (Eden, Utah USA)
Date of Stay: 12/19/09 Review Submitted: 02/19/10

My family and I stayed at Crown Ridge the week before Christmas. When we walked in the door, I knew we had made the right choice of lodging. The fully equipped kitchen was up-to-date modern, with nice china and glassware. Comfy couch, RV, and table and chairs. The bedrooms were lovely, with simple handsome furniture, clean white high-quality sheets and bedding and towels were a real bonus. The master bedroom and bath suite were elegant, with double doors leading to a private patio area. The pool was a nice place to rinse off after swimming in the sea. The lounge chairs were sturdy with mats for comfort. The periwinkle blue stairs led to the beach with easy shore access to wonderful snorkeling and scuba diving. We were in the water 2-3 times per day and watched the sun set and the stars come up. It was the best vacation ever and we love Bonaire and will definitely return--and Crown Ridge.

Owner response:Your welcome! We hope to see you again next time. Benno

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, adventure seekers, age 55+, girls getaway, sightseeing, people with disabilities.

This is the place to be!

Guest: George s.
Date of Stay: 01/07/12 Review Submitted: 01/26/12

This is the place to be! My wife and I stayed at Villa Crownridge for week. We had with us our two sons: we are all scuba divers and Bonaire looked like the right place! In front of the villa there is one of the most perfect spots for scuba diving. Villa Crownridge was a fantastic surprise: pictures on Internet sometimes look better than reality. Villa Crownridge was even better! The whole house is wonderful, very well equipped with everything you need, the location is simply spectacular and Inge and Reinout has been very helpful and always available to help. We have spent unforgettable week. Thank you Benno!

Owner response:Hello George, Thank you for your booking next year already. We keep in touch! Benno

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5 Star Luxury Paradise

Guest: Alanbx (NY, US)
Date of Stay: 05/08/10 Review Submitted: 05/18/10

5 Star Luxury Paradise We have now stayed here 2 times with friends and family and I just cant wait to go back again. The Villa is well equipped and has everything you need for a perfect holiday. the pool and outside areas are fantastic. all 3 double bedrooms have air conditioning. the property was very clean and well maintained. The owners and their representative locally were very friendly and helpful. There are brilliant snorkel places and restaurants to visit. in particular you must visit the Rum Runners restaurant. Alan. NY

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, age 55+, families with young children.

IT WAS TOO BEAUTIFUL AND OUR TIME TOO SHORT!!

Guest: Ronald&C (NY, US)
Date of Stay: 05/01/10 Review Submitted: 05/14/10

It was too beautiful and our time too short! We just returned from our 25th wedding anniversary trip to Bonaire and Villa Crownridge. The villa is ocean front and is very clean and well maintained. We had two couples and used the bedrooms overlooking the pool, but the villa in general and all three bedrooms are well appointed. The area and the villa are gated. Great views, especially . Pool, veranda and deck area are very private. Veranda sitting and lounging are the best Sunset. One step and your are on the beach (private stairs) Two minutes drive to Kralendijk. Check out restaurant It’s Rains Fishes. We loved to stay in Villa Crown Ridge and recommend it highly! Regards, R & C

Owner response:Thanks for staying in our villa! See you next year. Regards, Benno

Recommended for:Families with teenagers, romantic getaway, age 55+, families with young children.

Paradise vacation!

Guest: Joyce and larry (Utah, US)
Date of Stay: 03/20/10 Review Submitted: 05/09/10

Paradise vacation! My husband and I recently stayed at Villa Crownridge with two other couples. I can't even begin to express our pleasure with the house, the view, and all the comforts of home. We spent a wonderful week there relaxing, laying on the deck, enjoying the pool, and all without any bothers! We couldn't have asked for a better place to spend our vacation. Don't forget to snorkel it’s FANTASTIC. We definitely come back. Thank you so much to let us stay in your Villa. J. Utah

Owner response:Hello Joyce and Larry It was our pleasure to meet you and we thank you for your reservation for next year. We keep in touch! Benno and Suzanne

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, age 55+, families with young children.

DON'T MISS THIS ONE!

Guest: Billjks (Houston, US)
Date of Stay: 04/03/10 Review Submitted: 04/21/10

My husband and I had the most amazing family vacation at Villa Crown ridge. The house is perfectly designed with the highest comfort you can have. Private deck, gorgeous ocean view with a glorious morning sunrise. It's a wonderful family setup for families with little ones. The location is unbeatable with crazy views of Caribbean Sea and beautiful Island Klein Bonaire views off to the left. Definitely don't miss a day trip over to Klein Bonaire! Nicely and newly decorated, with a designers eye to detail, includes all the high tech amenities, so easy for large family entertaining. My husband and I had one of the most scrumptiously romantic weeks ever! Walk down your private steps to your own beach. Also just a short by to a great restaurant, Rum Runners for Caribbean Lobster or the Spaghetti Bolognaise is a definite must have with a little Rum Punch for dinner. Then it's a nice stroll back to the villa for an after dinner drinks in the gorgeous pool with the warm breezes and the sound of the ocean, so romantic! Staying at Villa Crown Ridge is definitely like taking a page from Life of the Rich and Famous, Thanks for letting us stay in your wonderful Villa! You see us next again!

Recommended for:Families with teenagers, romantic getaway, adventure seekers, age 55+, families with young children.

Great house / poor maintenance

Guest: AnnerD (Las Vegas / Nevada / US)
Date of Stay: 03/06/10 Review Submitted: 04/11/10

The location of the house & the furnishings are great. The view & easy access to Andrea can’t be beat. There were however numerous problems, most of which could easily have been avoided with proper maintenance. 1) No one met us at the airport – not a problem in itself, but I was not able to make contact with the property manager due to a continually busy phone until 2pm. 2) Both TVs & the internet connection were non-functional. We were told by the property mgr. “Why would we want to watch TV on vacation”? No action was taken to remedy this problem during the 2 weeks we were there. 3) There was no toilet paper in the house. Having to run out to the store immediately was annoying. 4) The lights in the 2nd bathroom didn’t work, or more specifically had no light bulbs & again nothing was done to remedy this problem. 5) The sliding screen doors are a mess – the screens are useless, due to being torn & pulled lose from the frames. I also think 1 or more of the doors has been installed upside-down &/or backwards. 6) The chlorine level in the pool was very high. We didn’t use the pool during our visit. On the last day I observed the Property Mgr. dumping more chlorine in without bothering to test the water. 7) Unkempt landscaping. Lots of dead leaves – months worth. All the other homes in Crown Ridge have reasonably well tended courtyards. 8) The light switch in the hall outside the 2nd bathroom sticks in the “on” position. 9) The ceiling fan in the living room is extremely noisy, to the point we stopped using it the 2nd week. 10) During the 2nd week, the air conditioner in the master bedroom stopped working efficiently. It did work but didn’t produce the same (enough) cool air.

Owner response:Dear Ann, Thank you so much for your feedback. This helps us to improve our service. I have taken immediately action to solve this maintenance issues for ones and for all. I am sure all the maintenance issues belong to the past now. Of course the great view, location and all rest remains the same. I hope to welcome you again! Best regards, Benno

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Bonaire Dive Vacation

Guest: Capt Gary (Florida Kays)
Date of Stay: 01/23/10 Review Submitted: 02/12/10

We just got back from 2 weeks of diving in Bonaire and staying in Villa Crown Ridge 12. The house was better than the pictures and being able to walk off our deck, down a few stairs and go diving was the icing on the cake. There were 2 couples and each had their own bedroom and bathroom. We used the center bedroom for dive gear storage, suitcase storage, etc. so each had plenty of room in each bedroom closet for the clothes we took and honestly didn't need. There is a washer and dryer so don't over pack. The kitchen is a dream, the house is great, the pool is great. We are already planning a trip for next year. Just make sure you pack shampoo and soap as these are not provided. 5 stars

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, girls getaway, sightseeing, families with young children.

Fantastic Family Vacation

Guest: August visit (NJ)
Date of Stay: 08/09/09 Review Submitted: 09/03/09

Staying at this villa completes the Bonaire experience, and offers guests a Tropical Island Paradise! On our first morning we were greeted by humming birds flitting, and an iguana soaking in the sun on the terrace, outside the beautiful master bedroom window. The villa is luxurious! Rob, the property manager, met us at the airport (at 4:30am!) and took us to the villa, which made our arrival to the island completely stress free. We came with our kids, 15 and 12 years old, for their first real scuba experience after their certification (in a quarry w/12” visibility)…the only problem is that we may have set the bar way too high - the diving was phenomenal!! Every dive site was more exciting than the next. (We chose Capt. Don’s and found their operation to be wonderful to work with.) The villa is exquisite! It will be impossible to find another vacation spot that will compare! This villa with its amenities, refreshing pool, incredible view, and beach access is simply amazing. The villa is clean, comfortable, and so well-appointed; every detail, to make a guest content, has been included. And, the sunsets are breathtaking!!! Benno, Thank you so much for giving our family the opportunity to enjoy your little piece of paradise. Best Regards, Janet

Recommended for:Families with teenagers, romantic getaway, adventure seekers, age 55+, girls getaway, sightseeing, people with disabilities, families with young children.

This is the place!

Guest: Christine (Albuquerque, NM)
Date of Stay: 06/13/09 Review Submitted: 08/26/09

We stayed at Benno's home for a full two weeks, and could have stayed longer. This is the place to stay in Bonaire. The house had everything you could possible need, and is set on the best possible place on Bonaire. It is close to grocery stores and dive shops, but has the privacy of living in your own home rather than a hotel. We have stayed in numerous rental houses/villas all over the Bahamas and the Carribean, and this was our favorite. We have two children, seven and eleven. The house and beach were perfect for them and they loved the pool. The beach was perfect for snorkeling. We saw so many fish and corals, and the variety was exceptional!. My 11 year old and husband were able to get open-water certified and then were able to scuba right from the front door. People are friendly and helpful in Bonaire. We would not hestitate to return for another vacation on Bonaire and would definitely return to this same home.

Recommended for:Families with teenagers, romantic getaway, adventure seekers, families with young children.