Location: Kralendijk, Bonaire, Caribbean (Sand Dollar is about 1.5 miles from the center of town.) View Map
Accommodations: Condo, 1 Bedroom + Convertible bed(s), 1 Bath (Sleeps 4)
Keywords: Condominium
***Please read comments by previous guests -- A15 IS THE NICEST UNIT THEY'VE STAYED IN AT SAND DOLLAR!!!***
***Please note....AIR CONDITIONING UNITS....ours has three (BR, LR AND K) and all can be used by our guests FREE OF ADDITIONAL CHARGE (unlike most Sand Dollar rentals). ***
One-bedroom, one-bath, oceanfront condo at the beautiful Sand Dollar Resort. This unit can accommodate 2 adults and 2 children 12 and under. Living room, dining room, separate bedroom with cable TV (not all units have a TV in the bedroom), breakfast bar, fully-equipped kitchen, and screened in porch (lanai). Unit A15 is on the ground floor at the end of the building closest to the dive shop, yet far enough away to miss the hustle and bustle of the dive shop, pier and a restaurant right next door. You truly get the best of both worlds: being very close to the dive shop and pier, yet still having the quietness and privacy you want. A very large unit of 850 square feet with ocean view. The number of repeat renters is high and, as you can see from the comments, every attempt has been and will be made to accommodate you and make your vacation special.
This unit that has recently re-painted living/dining/kitchen and bathroom areas. Both are light and airy. The kitchen and bathroom were recently re-tiled. The water heater was replaced in 2009 and assures that you don't EVER run out of hot water. The dishwasher is a brand new stainless steel unit.
This unit may be rented as part of a rental/dive/drive package. Please email the owner and ask for details.
Superb diving and snorkeling just footsteps from your condominium. Bonaire Dive & Adventure and Fisheye Photo are on site and will handle all of your needs from equipment rental, instruction, boat dives, shore diving and 24 hr secure gear storage. A naturalist who is an expert in bird and fish identification can be hired through the dive shop. Bonaire birding is excellent. Restaurants, pool, convenient store, ice cream shop, wireless internet access and cell phone rentals, tennis courts and grills are all on site. There is also a new spa on site and a new gym across the street.
Sand Dollar is located approximately 1.5 miles from town and takes about 20 minutes to walk there.
This is a wonderful resort and unit with privacy, yet has the convenience of being close to everything and has a real feeling and comfort as a home-away-from-home.
Sand Dollar's house reef, Bari Reef, is ranked number one in the Caribbean's top ten sites for variety of fish species. The island of Bonaire was just designated by the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) as having the most pristine coral reefs in the Caribbean.
Once again the island of Bonaire has swept top honors while continuing its reign as one of the world’s top dive destinations: It was named 2011 top overall Caribbean/Atlantic destination according to quality of its diving, according to the annual Scuba Diving poll. Bonaire also received the #1 rating in three other categories: Health of Marine Environment, Macro Life and Shore Diving. Bonaire was second in seven categories: Overall Destination, Value for Diving Dollar, Beginner Diving, Snorkeling, Visibility, Marine Life and Underwater Photography.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning : One in bedroom, living room and kitchen. Quiet Airco's with remote controls at no additional charge.
- Linens Provided : Yes, but Sand Dollar does not provide washcloths. Please bring a buff puff or your own.
- Off Street Parking : Parking is right outside the door.
- Beds
- Queen Bed
- Convertible Bed : Full size sleep sofa for two. There is also a convertible chair on the screened lanai that will sleep one person.
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV : Cable TV is in the living room AND bedroom. Please note: Not all units have cable in the bedroom. The television is a brand new flat screen.
- DVD
- CD Player
- Shared Pool
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen : Refrigerator, stove/oven, ample dish- and cookware; dual sink; dishwasher
- Cooking Utensils Provided : Stainless Farberware pots and pans; decent knives
- Refrigerator : Spacious refrigerator.
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Outdoor Features
- Charcoal BBQ Grill : Available for guests at the water's edge.
- Lanai : Screened in walk out porch with table, chairs, loungers and pegs to hang and dry your scuba gear.
- View/Location
- Oceanfront : There is a small sandy beach at Sand Dollar adjacent to the Sand Dollar / Bonaire Dive and Adventure dock.
- Communications
- Telephone : There is a telephone in the Sand Dollar office for guests to use to make local calls.
- Cell Phone : You can rent a cell phone, sim card, or purchase minutes from "Chat n Browse," which is a two minute walk or from the Sand Dollar office.
- WiFi (Wireless Internet) : Sand Dollar provides wireless internet service for a fee. You can rent laptops, purchase minutes, daily or weekly packages, or just use the computers at "Chat n Browse," which is literally a two minute walk.
- Other Amenities
- New flat screen TV, second TV in bedroom (both with cable), DVD player, Blender, Coffee maker, Iron, ironing board, maid service daily, Pool, Ocean Front, Lighted Tennis Courts, Security Guards and Dive Center. Many activity opportunities are available, including Scuba Diving, Snorkeling, Guided Birding Tours, Fish Identification courses, Underwater Photography instruction, Kayaking and Hiking.
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Handicapped Accessible (may have limitations) : Ground floor unit with easy access shower stall
- Wheelchair Accessible (may have limitations) : Unit is on the ground floor.
- Kid Friendly
- Smoking Not Allowed : No smoking inside any part of the rental, including the lanai.
- Activities
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Swimming
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Fishing
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Horseback Riding
- Zoo/Wildlife Park
- Restaurants
- Hiking
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Other Activities
- Underwater Photography courses, dive shop, specialty courses, bird watching, mounting biking, snorkeling, diving, kayaking, and hiking.
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
December 18, 2011 - April 14, 2012 -- $160/night with daily maid service and AC
April 15, 2012 - December 15, 2012 -- $140/night with daily maid service and AC
December 16, 2012 - April 13, 2013 -- $160/night with daily maid service and AC
Want a lodging/dive/drive package? Contact owner.
***There is an additional $6.50/person/night Govt.tax (not incl. children)***
2 night deposit required; Remaining Balance due 60 days prior to arrival.
Canc. Policy:60+ days prior to arrival-100% Refund; No refund under 60 days unless
unit can be re-rented. PayPal is acceptable, but requires a 3% transaction fee.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Map & Owner's Profile
Beautiful, Oceanfront, One-Bedroom Condo at Sand Dollar Resort
Year Purchased: 2010
Why the Owner Chose Kralendijk
We had dived in Bonaire several times, as well as Roatan, Turks and Caicos, Bahamas, Dominica, Belize and the Florida Keys. The time seemed right to focus more on one locale. We do expect to continue going to different locations, but not as frequently.
The Unique Benefits at this Condo
We love the easy access to the water and dive shop just steps away. Plus, we are only a 1-2 min walk from an ice cream parlor, small grocery store and a deli !
Dock used by Sand Dollar guests who register with Bonaire Dive and Adventure
Here is where you will find Chat n Browse for your computer and cell phone needs and Lovers Ice Cream shop. There is also a small grocery store and Budget car rental.
Directly across the street from Sand Dollar is a new shopping center with a deli, drugstore, shops and a brand new fitness center.
Here is where you will find everything you need to dive or snorkel. Here is where the rinse tanks, air, gear room and Fish Eye Photo are all located. It is about a 1 minute walk from our condo.
Have lunch or dinner waterfront or just enjoy a drink at the bar with live relaxing music on the weekends.
Owner's Map of Kralendijk
Peggy and Larry are warm water divers who live on Long Island, NY, about 60 mi outside NYC.
The picture is from the underwater version of "Little Shop of Horrors"
Property Photos
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- Dive Pier and small, sandy beach at Sand Dollar - Kralendijk, Bonaire Vacation
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- View From Screened In Porch - Kralendijk, Bonaire Vacation
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- Living area, new flat screen television, new drapes and chairs - Kralendijk, Bonaire Vacation
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- Dining area for 4
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- Couch and dining area
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- Living area with decorative carved wooden panels.
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- Kitchen area and breakfast bar
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- Kitchen
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- Bedroom with Queen sized bed
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- Spacious Bedroom with lots of closet space
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- Shower area
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- Bathroom sink, new medicine cabinet ; louvered shutters allow more light
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- Screened in patio with hooks for wetsuits and table for 4
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- Oceanside entrance to Sand Dollar A-15 through ground floor screened lanai.
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- The Sand Dollar Pool
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- Waterfront walkway along the Sand Dollar property
Traveler Reviews (31)
Teriffic apartment
Guest: Jim and Fran
(Lafayette, PA USA)
Date of Stay: 04/26/09
Review Submitted: 05/11/09
We stayed in Unit A-15 the last week in April 2009. This was our 8th or 9th trip to Bonaire, but our first at Sand Dollar. Our experience was a pleasure from the start. The owner was gracious, honest and very helpful. The lease agreement was straight forward and uncomplicated. Best of all, when we arrived at 5:15 AM on Sunday, the guard had our room keys ready, so we were in the unit in minutes. We loved this apartment! We immediately felt at home. Despite our careful reading of the unit description, the apartment seemed larger than we expected. There were plenty of closets and drawers for all of our clothes. The dining and living room area was spacious. We loved the screened-in porch, where we could read. Best of all, the shower in the bathroom was one of the better ones on the island! Our dealing with Sand Dollar also went perfectly. We had a small problem with one of the AC units and Sand Dollar had the problem fixed within an hour. Housekeeping was excellent and we had all the fluffy towels we requested. Another plus is the location of this unit. It is on the first floor, close to a parking area and a small commercial development were we purchased internet service (worked in the room), ice cream and even some very good wine - how convenient! It is a short 3 minute walk from the dive shop and dock. Bottom line - we plan to stay there again. We loved it.
Recommended for:Age 55+, tourists without a car, people with disabilities.
We'll be back
Guest: Cindy
(Bellevue, WA USA)
Date of Stay: 12/18/10
Review Submitted: 01/05/12
This is our forth time staying at Sand Dollar but our first booking directly with an owner. Since the condos are older and individually owned, some are nicer than others. This unit shows pride of ownership. Sand Dollar's location on Bari Reef is a huge draw for us - every time we dive there, we enjoy it. And it's so easy to "fall off the dock" and climb back up via the stairs when you are done with your dive. And now Bonaire Dive and Adventure provides 24 hour tank and gear access so it is even more convenient. Larry was great to work with and very informative. The photos of the unit are accurate, the condo was clean and well-equipped - there was even a hair dryer, though the Sand Dollar website says they aren't provided. And the location (in A building) was great - close to the dive shop but far enough from the restaurant to be quiet. We really enjoyed the screened porch - the sliding glass door is extra wide so really opens up to the porch and gives you a lot more living area. We ate many of our meals there. One of the great things about renting from Larry is that he includes the use of all A/C units when you rent from him. Condos rented through Sand Dollar only include the bedroom A/C and charge an extra fee (was $10 a night a couple years ago) to have the A/C in the kitchen/living area turned on. That said, we didn't use the A/C except in the bedroom but it was nice to know it was available if needed. We appreciate Larry sharing his great vacation home with us and would definitely stay here again on our next trip to Bonaire.
Recommended for:Families with teenagers, adventure seekers, age 55+, families with young children.
Fantastic vacation in wonderful lodgings
Guest: Melissa
(Burbank, CA)
Date of Stay: 07/03/11
Review Submitted: 08/20/11
Just returned from 3 weeks in A-15 and then another week at a different resort so I can compare and contrast to other possibilities. A-15 is a fantastic choice. It is probably the best-located condo @ Sand Dollar. It's close to the dive facility and very close to the bank, ice cream shop, internet cafe and mini-market but still far away from those things to be quiet. It's very clean, well-maintained and comfortable. My experiences with the Sand Dollar maid service and the front desk were always good. Comparatively, A-15 gives you a lot more room than nearby resorts. My only complaint while there was with the wi-fi service at the resort but I worked through it and the front desk provided assistance. I plan on returning quite often and highly recommend it to others. For restaurants, we recommend It Rains Fishes, Mona Lisa, Captain Dons restaurant and the deli across the street. Sunset (the closest place to A-15) serves great food but is pretty slow. We had great days at Lac Bay, enjoyed a sunset sail and really liked the cave tour too. The dive facility is great. We found the staff on the top of their game and the diving was fantastic. Plus their new system that allows 24/7 access to gear and diving makes everything easy. We also had a great day with Eastside Divers checking out the other side of the island - 17 turtles on 1 dive! Don't hesitate! This is amazing diving and too easy to believe. Go now!
Recommended for:Families with teenagers, adventure seekers, romantic getaway, age 55+, tourists without a car, people with disabilities, sightseeing, families with young children.
Sand Dollar Condo
Guest: Roger
(Littleton, Colorado USA)
Date of Stay: 06/11/11
Review Submitted: 07/09/11
Hi Larry, Barbara and I had a Great time. Maybe the best dive Vacation ever. We are considering coming back next year. Your condo A15 is perfect. Centrally located, Great shore front, equipped with all you need. Liked the new more neutral color scheme p.s. Your Restaraunt reviews were most useful.
Owner response:Great, Roger! Nice to have met you, however briefly, and we hope you return next year!
Recommended for:Adventure seekers, romantic getaway, age 55+, tourists without a car, sightseeing.
Would stay here again.
Guest: Ann
(Boca Raton, FL)
Date of Stay: 06/26/11
Review Submitted: 07/05/11
Nice place, comfortable, good management at Sand Dollar, everything worked. We're snorkelers. Decided not to rent a car this visit. Took ferry (with Hank--ask dive shop to contact him and he'll stop at nearby dock) to Klein Bonaire where drift snorkeling is heaven. Ask Hank to let you jump off boat at Ebo's Reef so you can drift snorkel to beach where ferry will pick you up again two hours later. For less demanding snorkel, dive site Cliff has some leafy coral and fish--walk up to Hamlet Oasis Resort (10 minutes). Next time would arrange at least one taxi trip to supermarket as there are no veggies/fruit to be had nearby. Indonesian food and ice cream nearby was great.
Owner response:Thanks for the great recommendation and so glad you had a good time! We aim for comfort!!
Recommended for:Girls getaway, families with teenagers, adventure seekers, romantic getaway, age 55+, tourists without a car, people with disabilities, sightseeing, families with young children.
Divers dream
Guest: Jim and Ang
(Kernersville, NC)
Date of Stay: 03/19/11
Review Submitted: 03/28/11
What a fantastic vacation. We just returned from a week of diving in Bonaire and cannot wait to make a second trip. Sand Dollar and the condo we stayed was great. Perfect location, dive shop was wonderful, people we very nice, Sand Dollar staff were friendly and helpful, Larry (the owner) was fabulous to work with. He provided so much information for us and, being our first trip to Bonaire, was GREATLY appreciated. Hardest part of the trip was trying to find a replacement blender for the one we broke (sorry again). Warning, the ice is very strong here. :-) This is a total do over!!!! One tip though, if you are flying in on the 6:00 am arrival, pack snacks. We couldn't find much open before 8:30 and were STARVING.
Recommended for:Families with teenagers, adventure seekers, age 55+, families with young children.
2nd Year staying here.
Guest: pincusb
(connecticut)
Date of Stay: 10/16/10
Review Submitted: 10/26/10
Great location both on the island and in the complex. The property is kept up and the staff is pleasant. Both restaurants are good but only had breakfast at eddie's and lunch at Sunset. The snorkeling is unbelievable and the sunsets are spectacular. This is our 4th year in Bonair and while other islands have more beaches and flowers--none have the sea life that I see here every year. The dive shop is great--took several lessons and I hope to start spending more than a week at a time here. The snorkeling trip on the Woodwind is a tremendous value and for your own personal snorkel guide call Renee--she is the best!!
Recommended for:Girls getaway, families with teenagers, adventure seekers, romantic getaway, age 55+, tourists without a car, sightseeing.
Great Condo
Guest: Snorkeler
(Bowie, MD)
Date of Stay: 02/20/10
Review Submitted: 03/14/10
I agree with all of the other comments made. This was the first time we rented from an individual in Bonaire vs staying in a hotel, and we had a wonderful experience. We loved the screened-in porch and ate our breakfasts out there every morning. Easy access to the dive shop was great, and we found the dive operation to be excellent. My husband is a diver and I'm a snorkeler, and we were able to go out on the boat together everyday. He and the divers went one way, and I went the other. Snorkeling Bari Reef off of the Sand Dollar property was excellent. I saw several eels and a free-swimming octopus, among numerous other reef creatures. We decided not to rent a car this time and found the Sand Dollar property to be in a good location for walking to several restaurants, in addition to a small grocery store and an ice cream shop. We appreciated all of the helpful information Tara supplied ahead of time. Bottom line...We definitely will rent from Tara again. The apartment suited our needs perfectly.
Recommended for:Families with teenagers, age 55+, tourists without a car, people with disabilities, families with young children.
Can't do better than this
Guest: WMcK
(Port Chester, NY)
Date of Stay: 01/09/10
Review Submitted: 01/18/10
All the other comments are true. Tara's place is perfect and had everything we needed. Now that we know the island, I realize Sand Dollar and her unit are perfectly located. She also is a wonderful source for information and advice about Bonaire. If (when?) we return to Bonaire it would be her place that we'd want to return to. WM Port Chester, NY
Recommended for:Girls getaway, adventure seekers, romantic getaway, age 55+, people with disabilities, sightseeing, families with young children.
Perfect
Guest: skigirl62
(Atlanta, GA)
Date of Stay: 07/04/09
Review Submitted: 08/28/09
Tara was absolutely delightful helping us even before we got to Bonarie and Tara's condo was everything previous guests have mentioned and more. This was our 5th trip to Bonaire, but the first time we stayed in Tara's condo. We will only consider Tara's condo for future trips. It is beautifully decorated, clean, cool and comfortable. It truly was a home away from home. It is also so convenient to the dive shop, restaurants, a gym and downtown. The pool was very refreshing and nice. Wish we already had a trip planned to go back!!! I highly recommend Tara's place!
Recommended for:Families with teenagers, adventure seekers, romantic getaway, age 55+, tourists without a car, families with young children.
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