The apartment is a 5 minute drive from the airport (there is no airplane noise) and 10 minutes to downtown or grocery store. We are situated on private oceanfront property with walk in beach access. You will have a beautiful two-sided large patio overlooking a beautiful old lighthouse and the ocean. Inside is modern, fully furnished and large. Plenty of space for a family of six or three couples. Great for scuba divers and snorkelers, sail-boarders, wind-surfers, sun worshipers, adventurers or lay back and read a book.
The home has 2 apartments (upstairs is owner use). You will be renting the 1st floor which has a 15' x 15' fully equipped open kitchen that overlooks the saltwater pool and ocean. It opens to the dining, living room and large patio areas. The furnishing is large and comfortable (no plastic) and with the drapes open on two sides it is light and airy. Air-Conditioning is in the bedrooms only and there is always a good breeze thru-out the house. There is TV, WiFi and a safe in the master bedroom. The master bedroom is very large and the other two are more than adequate. Each bedroom has built-in closets, shelving and air-conditioning. The floors are ceramic tile throughout. The bathrooms are good size with large walk-in showers. The apartment is equipped with an alarm system.
Property manager
Lisa Caradonna
Premier Host
Languages
English
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There are 2 soak sinks for all dive and snorkel gear - it is not allowed in the pool or pool area. There is a shower at the pool to rinse off sand.
No swimsuits, wet towels, wet clothes or oily bodies allowed on the furniture as it will stain and ruin the fabric.
The A/C is for the bedrooms only while sleeping. Using the A/C to try & cool the entire house will not work and you will lose your entire deposit.
Important information
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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
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadbolt lock
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A car is required for transportation to and from this property
About the neighborhood
Kralendijk
Located in Kralendijk, this vacation home is on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Bachelor's Beach and Donkey Beach, while Bonaire Museum and Mangazina di Rei are cultural highlights. Kayaking and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and hiking/biking trails nearby.
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What's nearby
Bachelor's Beach - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
Te Amo Beach - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
Bonaire Donkey Sanctuary - 4 min drive - 3.1 km
Pink Beach - 6 min drive - 6.0 km
Sorobon Beach - 10 min drive - 8.9 km
Getting around
Bonaire (BON-Flamingo Intl.) - 4 min drive
Restaurants
cuba compagnie - 7 min drive
Between 2 Buns - 9 min drive
Karel's Beach Bar - 8 min drive
Mezze - 7 min drive
Little Havana - 8 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Casa Grande, An Oceanfront Paradise pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
What time is check-in at Casa Grande, An Oceanfront Paradise?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Casa Grande, An Oceanfront Paradise?
Check-out is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Casa Grande, An Oceanfront Paradise located?
Nestled on the beach, this Kralendijk vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Bachelor's Beach and Donkey Beach. Te Amo Beach and Salt Pier (49) are also within 3 mi (5 km).
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
We have been coming to Bonaire for 20 years and this was by far the best place we stayed in. Loved the ocean views and the well equipped kitchen. The property manager Paula was very helpful and easy to communicate with.We have already made a reservation for the next year to come back. Thank you Lisa!
We have used VRBO's often in the Caribbean, mostly beachfront and this home was the best so far. The three bedrooms were comfortable with the master also having a seating area. Everything is well appointed. The pool, porch and oceanfront are the clearly unique features. Just wonderful.
Once again a wonderful time at Casa Grande. Had a full house this time (6) and plenty of room for all of us. We had a couple of glitches but they were all taken care of quickly once the former manager, Francey, and the current manager, Paula, got together on them and we were happy divers, especially with the new dish washer❤️
This is definitely our home away from home for all future visits. This made 3 times, Thanks to all involved but especially Ann and Lisa for opening up this fantastic place for all to experience.
We enjoyed our stay at Casa Grande. The location was great, the accommodations were spacious and roomy to house for our family of six. The pool was a plus for the little ones.
The house was beautifully located with an awesome sunset view. House was clean and comfortable. Great pool and lounge area. Was a perfect stay and will be doing it again.
Pros - The best feature of this house is the area outside for rinsing off your dive gear and hanging it up to dry, with an entrance at the driveway. The kitchen and master bedroom are very spacious. The master bedroom and the nearest bedroom have bathrooms within. The kitchen has a dishwasher and adequate supplies. There are two tables outside tables for eating and another in the pool area. There is a private pool in a very inviting gated area outside.
The Cons - When we woke up in the morning the house was really hot. There are air conditioning units available in the bedrooms for use, but you can not use them to cool down the entire living quarter. The pool is only cleaned two days a week. Debris and plant material is blown into it constantly. When it was vacuumed properly, it was very relaxing. I did contact the property manager several times about issues and then decided not to bother them anymore. Aside from the lack of A/C, the biggest issue for me was the tiny biting bugs. I don't know if there was standing water in the drain in the bathroom in the master bedroom. But that bathroom always had bugs in it. I would wake up in the morning with bites on my legs. To be clear, this were not Bedbugs. But definitely something in the room.
This was our second stay at Casa Grande and we are not going anywhere else on Bonaire again. The location is so nice and peaceful, beautiful sunsets looking out over the seas and the flowers and birds that greeted us every morning, just heavenly! Lisa is so great to work with and it was so nice to meet the owner this time, her mother Ann who was there celebrating her 80th birthday. We were so lucky to be part of that.
This place is well equipped with anything you could possibly need. I think pots and pans were better than mine There is a new gas grill with plenty of propane supplied.
The pool area was a great place to hang out, nice breezes under a nice palapa with plenty of lounge chairs for a group of 6.
We stayed in the master bedroom which is huge and comfortable with air units for comfortable temperatures for sleeping.
We were only 2 this year, but we are booked for next year already for 6, plenty of room.
We have found our home away from home for as long as we can travel. Thank you Lisa and Ann for a very special stay ❤️
We spent 9 days at Casa Grande. We had a great time as the house is the best of everything. Privacy, location, views and comfort. Morning coffee from the porch to sunsets at the beach to dinner on the patio with the breeze and sounds of the ocean. Our party was able to get in a few great night dives right off the back yard. Having that kitchen gave us the ability to control our food expenses as well our dietary needs. Loved the private pool and diver dunking center. The attention to the small details added the perfect touch. Excellent service from Fran and Lisa were greatly appreciated. The quiet neighborhood beats a noisy reset any day. I promise this house is the place you want to be.
My family and I had an outstanding experience at this property, and will absolutely stay here again!
Our 10 nights were highlighted by the great views and walk in ocean access. We also enjoyed proximity and access to the Delfins Resort right next door.
The property, both inside and out, was large, spacious and in great condition.
The local property host, Francey, was extremely helpful, responsive and easily accessible day and night.
We highly recommend, and are already planning our next visit….
The house was perfect. It was very clean and we had a great time. The pool was also very clean and private. We will stay again the next time we come back.
First of all, this was our 20th visit to Bonaire over 23 years, guess what interrupted for 3 years 🤦? We have been renting at Lighthouse for many years a 2 bedroom and thought we had the need for a 3 bedroom this time so we found out about this place from Francey, the on site manager for both places. Long story short, we absolutely loved this place and will be booking for next year as soon as we can. Lisa is an absolute doll, had a conversation with her before we went and I thought I had known her forever.
More about the place, as pictured, right on the water, beautiful sunsets and nice breeze coming right through the house. The pool area was also a very cool place to escape heat under the palapa. As divers, the safe area to rinse and hang gear is perfect.
The kitchen was well stocked, actually nicer pots and pans than at my house, and as mentioned in another review, all the reusable plastic storage tubs were great to not throw away so many plastic bags.
A great time was had by our small group of four, but plenty of room for 6!
We have been to Bonaire many times and stayed in several different places. Casa Grande was by far our favorite for a smaller group.
It is very clean, spacious and well appointed. The kitchen has everything you could need, including lots of Tupperware for storing dry foods and leftovers (A special thanks for that. No ziplocs necessary!)
Francey was so sweet and attentive. The few things that did need attention were acknowledged and taken care of immediately.
The pool was very private and pleasant. A wonderful escape from the heat of the day in between dives.
Very, very quiet neighborhood even though it is next to a resort.
Great view of the sunset from the deck and the dining table under the palapa was fantastic.
The rinse tank/gear drying/ dive staging area was also spacious and convenient.
Thanks, Lisa and Francey, for making our first week so delightful! We will definitely be back!
Great Bonaire location on the water with a fantastic view. The house has everything we needed to enjoy the week - nice pool, outdoor shower, dive gear rinse area, shaded deck, numerous lounge chairs and everything household related. Nice location close to the southern dive spots and short drive to the downtown area and any restaurant. We loved the place and would stay again if we ever travel back to Bonaire.
Luxurious house in a quiet location. Loved the healthy house reef, where we saw eagle rays and turtles swimming by in shallow water.
The fenced in huge scuba rinse and storage area was perfect. It included a sink, tubs, hangers…..
We also appreciated the wrap around covered porch to eat meals and dry equipment.
The tiki hut and pool were outstanding also!
Hope to return!
This beautiful property sits on Lighthouse Beach and LH dive site and the marker is a quick swim to the reef, which is perfect for a group of dive friends. The kitchen has everything for your meal prep, the outside grill works great, the house is well stocked, the pool and tiki area are amazing , the wrap around porch offers spectacular ocean and sunset views, and the access to the beach is perfect! For divers; the rinse bins, drying lines and BC hangers are convenient and well staged. We love this house and have rented twice, bringing more and more dive friends... looking forward to our next visit!
Great location and view. We walked out to the water every morning to watch the ocean as the sun came up - just beautiful. Also loved having dinner on the back porch watching the waves crash on the shore. Having the Delfin’s resort and dive shop right next door proved super convenient for dive tank exchanges and an easy meal. Convenient to town and both southern and northern dive sites. Well stocked kitchen. Be sure to read the directions on keys. Property manager, Francey, was super helpful and responsive.
The house was great! There was plenty of room the kitchen was well stocked with every utensil you might want to use for cooking and storing leftovers. The porch was a real plus we lived out there.
Our stay at Casa Grande was fabulous! From the oceanfront location and beautiful views (gorgeous sunsets, almost daily rainbows!) to the perfectly appointed house, this 2 week vacation was a most memorable one for our friends and family. Francey (our property contact) was so very helpful and Lisa (property owner) was always available whenever we had questions! This property was perfect and we hope to be back soon!!!
The home is magnificent with an amazing location, ocean view and outside living space. The diving in front of the house is awesome and so is the outside rinse area. The kitchen is well appointed and functional and the comfort of the home is spot on. The outdoor living space is phenomenal and the pool is off the charts! Just wish we’d had PM meet us on the 1st day to help with all the keys, gate fob and pool bathroom, which we hadn’t yet discovered Lol! Have PM show you how to use the grill-we swapped tanks and had 2 engineers try to get it fired up for our Friday evening grill fest-oh well. The other thing to be aware of is the full price of house rent and damage deposit are due in full at the time of booking, unlike most of all the other VRBO bookings. Overall, this home is fantastic and we will definitely be back!
The views are over the top. From gorgeous water to flamingo in flight everyday from the patio, it was great. Very well furnished.
If I had to find a fault, I would say that the no air in the living room and kitchen sometimes was not great. We survived and made us stay at the pool more. Great house.
Cynthia S.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
About the host
Hosted by Lisa Caradonna
As the previous owner of a scuba diving tour company and an avid diver Bonaire was one of my favorite islands. I started building Casa Grande around 2010 and it is finally finished, luxury pool and all. Although I live in Florida I spend my winters on Bonaire and enjoy the peaceful oceanfront view, wonderful breezes and quiet ambiance. I enjoy snorkeling, swimming, reading mysteries and painting in my spare time. I originally built the downstairs apartment for my children but they do not come that often and I finally realized it is a shame to leave it unoccupied. It is a beautiful apartment with a fantastic oceanfront view. I love to watch the sail boarders, dive boats and sail boats go by out of course, I get to see the cruise ships arriving and departing almost daily. I also love to cook and I have huge kitchens in both apartments.
Why they chose this property
The apartment is a 5 minute drive from the airport and 10 minutes to downtown or grocery store. We are situated on private oceanfront property with walk in beach access. You will have a beautiful two-sided large patio overlooking a beautiful old lighthouse and the ocean. Inside is modern, fully furnished and large. Plenty of space for a family of six or three couples. Great for scuba divers and snorkelers, sail-boarders, wind-surfers, sun worshipers, adventurers or lay back and read a book.
What makes this property unique
3rd bedroom can be converted from 2 single beds to a king bed upon request
Languages:
English
Premier Host
They consistently provide great experiences for their guests