Penthouse in Kralendijk -- Waterfront - Beautiful
- Condo1710 sq. ft.
- Sleeps: 5
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Half Baths: 1
- Min Stay: 7 nights
Condo, 2 Bedrooms, 2 1/2 Baths, (Sleeps 5)
Bedrooms
Property Manager
Augusta or Herman Amelink
- Languages:
- english, french, german, dutch
About Augusta or Herman Amelink
We emigrated from Holland to the USA in 1968 ; one of us is Dutch , one changed to US citizenship. The family is fond of diving , so we have visited Bonaire since 1988 and after vacationing in other Caribbean diving resorts we selected Bonaire as the best choice. After we retired we purchased this condo.
Augusta or Herman Amelink purchased this Condo in 2006
Why Augusta or Herman Amelink chose Playa
Bonaire is a mix of Dutch , American and Lt American influences . Low crime rates and friendly people were important factors for us to choose Bonaire , besides the diving.
What makes this Condo unique
We walk to the town , to shopping , to restaurants . In the USA we have to drive 3 miles to the nearest store, so this location is a totally different experience . There is a parking lot for our rental car, but we don't drive every day . Relaxed living and enjoying the cultural sights and sounds of Bonaire , makes us come back 3 times a year.
Amenities
Featured
- Swimming pool
- Internet
- Air Conditioning
- TV
- Satellite or cable
- Washer & Dryer
- Children Welcome
- Parking
- No Smoking
Bathrooms
- Bathrooms: 2, Half Baths: 1
Safety features
- Deadbolt lock
- Fire extinguisherAcross from the bookcase.
- Exterior lighting
Location Type
- Beach ViewJust to the North of our location ( about 100 yards) is the beach used by many guests to enter the water for snorkeling or diving . See photo .
- Ocean ViewYou will have 180' view of the Bonaire Bay and Klein Bonaire. Every day you see the dive boats departing , planes arriving at the airport and fishermen trying their luck.
- OceanfrontThe photo's give a good impression of the Club Nautico building , which is located on the main boulevard of Kralendijk. Many of the better restaurants are located on that boulevard and the center of town , all within walking distance.
General
- TelephoneThe condo provides a prepaid phone ; it will be preloaded before your arrival with at least $25. Calls to the USA and Netherlands are reasonably priced .
- Air ConditioningALL rooms have airco . Pretty rare in Bonaire
- Linens Providedextra sets are provided for all beds ;
- Washing MachineModern washer , very quiet and convenient .
- Clothes DryerModern dryer , you will rarely need it in Bonaire , but it is handy on rainy days . We also provide a drying rack for sunny days . Quite rare to find an electric clothes dryer on Bonaire.
- ParkingAdjacent to the Restaurant It Rains Fishes is alot used by owners and renters ,
- InternetYes , full time high speed cable connection . WIFI throughout the home .
- Towels ProvidedWe have many regular sized towels but als large beach towels and beach (folding) chairs.
- Safe
- Wireless InternetA Linksys Router provides High speed wireless Internet -WIFI _ in condo from every room . Bring your laptop. Full-time service. The security access code is written in the condo manual
- Iron & Board
- Hair Dryer
- Paper Towels
- Shampoo
- Toilet Paper
- Living RoomSee photo's ; a love seat , two chairs and an ottoman . 4 Additional comfortable chairs are located in in the bedrooms.
Kitchen
- Dishwasherworks fine .
- Refrigeratorfrench doors , bottom freezer , through the door water and ice . This is full sized large fridge .
- StoveGE smooth top 4 heating elements.
- OvenThe oven is a combined oven and microwave , GE , and you can make lasagna and cakes .
- Microwave Over-The-Counter GE Advantium Microwave /Convection/Oven combination . Capacity to broil, bake, roast etc, and it all has the usual microwave and oven features.
- Grill
- Coffee Maker2 Coffee makers ( one Mr Coffee type and one Cuisinart) , and two French press's and a coffee bean mill.
- ToasterYes, there are two . One bread (slice) roaster and one little over the counter oven for buns etc. Not even counting the big GE oven.
- Blender
- Ice Maker
- Pantry ItemsWe leave all non-degrading condiments and sauces, coffee and sugar in the cabinets . Also all cleaning and washing fluids are in the laundry cabinet . Owners want you to arrive relaxed .
- Dishes & UtensilsMany plates , cups, utensils and flatware . More than 10 sets .
- KitchenKitchen with dishwasher , sink, pullout faucet, electric cooktop ,microwave , full oven , toaster, , elec. water kettle, coffee maker, French press, coffee bean grinder ,juicer, fondue set , a Dutch gourmetten set, etc etc
- Kettle
Dining
- Dining Area
- DiningTwo dining area's ' inside dining for 4 ; table has up to 2 extension leaves to make room for 8 persons . Outside dining for 8 people under gazebo.
Entertainment
- TelevisionCable TV , 60 channels in each bedroom and the living room . All are 32" TV's.
- Satellite / Cable(3) Cable television in all three rooms ; flat screen TV.
- StereoAM/FM radio / 5 disc DVD player , amplifier ,
- DVD PlayerDVD in living room .
- BooksA library cabinet with many popular titles and best sellers : ' airport literature'.
- Music LibraryMany CD's , mostly oldies and local music. But bring your Ipod or MP3 ; there is a connection slot at the receiver/amplifier . Margaritaville can be put on repeat :)
- Video LibraryThere are some ( 20) DVD movies in the TV cabinet . Netflix can be reached via WiFi, use your Netflix account number . Recently Flamingo has allowed this feature.
Outside
- BalconyOff the living room there are teak furniture chairs and a table for morning coffee , breakfast or just reading a good book. See photo.
- Deck / PatioThe terrace provides open air living , dining , bar and lounge chairs.
- Outdoor Furniture
- GolfThere is desert style golf course in Bonaire ; flags are implanted in concrete otherwise they blow away . Thorny bushes will catch your wayward ball. :)
Suitability
- wheelchair inaccessible
Pool / Spa
- Outdoor Pool
- Communal PoolThe facility enjoys a new pool ; our renters are welcomed to use it . See photo's.
Policies
Cancellation Policy
Canceled bookings will not receive a refund
Damage and incidentals
You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.
House Rules
Children allowed
No pets
No parties/events
No smoking - PLEASE DON'T SMOKE INSIDE ..PLEASE DON'T SMOKE INSIDE ..
Max guests: 5 (sleeps up to 5 adults)
Minimum age of primary renter: 30
29 Reviews
Beautiful penthouse apartment with fabulous view
Wonderful apartment with everything needed for a relaxing holiday on Bonaire.
Best view on the island and a great unit
We loved our stay at the nest. Truly, this has to be one of the best views on the island. The unit itself was well maintain, had quality appliances, upgraded bathrooms and comfortable bedrooms. It's location downtown cannot be beat with easy walking distance to food and shops The local manager, Karin, was a delight to work with and incredibly responsive when we had a small emergency.
Now the heads up. These are not complaints, but more things you should be aware of:
1. It is downtown. That means that there is noise. No, not urban city noises but regular street noise.
2. Similarly, being next to It Rains Fishes is great, but you do get noise and smells from the restaurant and you can hear the garbage and recycling pick up in the early morning.
3. Being downtown also means no onsite parking. There is parking on city spots on the block behind the building which usually works. On the weekend with Bobojans is open you may need to wait for an opening.
4. Finally, the unit is on the third floor. There is no elevator which means stairs. Having a neuromuscular disorder made that challenging sometimes, but didn't stop our enjoying the unit.
We cannot say enough positive things about the nest. Everything including a very reasonable price makes it a great unit on the island.
Glad you liked the home Curt.
Your observations about the the location are all true. We are located in the center of Kralendijk and that means there will be street noises etc.
We knew that when we bought this condo , but after renting homes in Sabadeco where we felt isolated and disliked the long drive to shopping and Kralendijk restaurants , we bought in Club Nautico .
It is a different choice , but we are never bored looking at the island's activities that unfold daily : fishing vessels departing and arriving , cruise ships arriving with associated activities and traffic .
We enjoy our vacations there , but we understand other rental choices can be more suitable if you prefer a quiet stay.
Nautical Nest July 4 week
We love the place as we have stayed there before. The biggest issue this time was the dust from the building behind us ... very heavy and noisy early in the morning. Hope they have it completed before our return. Mike Sale
As noted in another review , we are sorry for the dust caused by the construction of the new building .
Next year when you return the new building will be done and the peace will have returned .
Also next year remind us that we owe you a discount !
Regards
Augusta and Herman
Great Location! Amazing deal.
We stayed at the Nautical Nest from June 19 through June 28, 2019. This was our first trip to Bonaire, and we would love to come back! The communication with Karin was phenomenal, and she went out of her way to help us at every turn. She was so easy to reach and open to all questions and concerns we had. We learned so much from her in the short time we had. The property is located right on the main road in front of the ocean. This does lead to it being somewhat noisier than other places we've stayed, but we understood what we were signing up for and the noise was not a problem. You are so close to restaurants (and believe me, Bonaire has some of the best we have ever eaten at for the price). Additionally, you can walk to shops, the museum, coffee shops, ice cream, and the list goes on. There is no better place to be at sunset than on the porch of this property. There is a pool that is easily accessible behind the restaurant right next door, and it is virtually unused but extremely clean and lovely. I can't say enough about this property, it is such a deal. We were just a couple using it, but it easily could accommodate more guests with the 2nd bedroom and couch. The only drawback there is, for those folks who sit home all day, is the construction going on directly behind the property. We were rarely home during the day, so the only inconvenience was the excessive dust, which could not be helped. We would much rather have had the breeze and the dust as the apartment was kept cool from the breeze. We did use the AC in the bedroom at night. The construction is scheduled to be done in December, so it won't go on forever! We actually chuckled often listening to the workers in the morning, as it always sounded like they were mad at each other but they were just working and having fun. We really did not concern ourselves with it, but if you are very sensitive and not prone to interruptions, then be forewarned. Also, the property is on the 3rd floor, and not for handicapped. Lastly, all appliances were great, and the grill was used also while we were there. There are just so many amenities to the Nautical Nest that it is well worth the trip and the price. Thank you Karin for all of your help!
Thanks for your review .
It perfectly reflected the location and the amenities of our vacation home.
We were there in March of this year and the dust caused by the construction of the new building going up behind us was not that bad yet .
Now it seems to be worse and we are sorry. But as stated , the condo's will
be ready by December so perhaps the dust will decrease soon when the builder is working inside to finish the condo's.
Remind us to get you a rate discount when you return next year !
Regards
Augusta and Herman
Perfect location
We had a great time staying in this condo! The view was amazing and plenty of room to hang and dry all of our dive gear each night! The location is perfect for walking to all the shops and restaurants downtown. Every morning I enjoyed a peaceful walk to get a cappuccino. A great way to start the day!
Map
The condo is located on the Ocean Boulevard , very close to the center of Kralendijk . The small town of Kralendijk prides itself in only one over the water restaurant/bar called Karel's and it is a 3 minute walk along the ocean. Furthermore many of the best restaurants are located along this waterfront and all are walking distance . Need to buy souvenirs? The Kaya Grandi (= big street ) has many stores with all kinds of souvenirs. On days when a cruise boat is in the harbor , there are many more souvenir vendors to tempt the passengers debarking from the cruise boat .
Need groceries , you can walk it in 5 minutes but you may prefer to take the car rather than carrying back all that beer :).
Full service Dive shops are located both North and South along the Boulevard . You can store equipment overnight at these facilities so you don't have to carry it to the condo. Most divers visiting Bonaire love the shore diving experience when you can just walk in and plunge down along the wall . No need to pay for boat excursions except if you want to dive along Klein Bonaire . Since you need a car for shore diving , you can take it into the national park covering 1/3 of Bonaire : the Washington Park . The drive through the park can be interesting after a rain shower, since the roads are not paved :a 4 wheel drive car is then required.
One should also take a kayak tour through the mangrove forests ; very interesting to see the birthplace of many of the tropical fishes one can encounter on the reefs around Bonaire .
If all that sounds tiresome , the Windsurf Place on the east Coast ( a 15 minute drive ) will offer total relaxation with sun , wind , local snacks , sangria and many easy chairs to catch the sun.
A Great time can be had in Bonaire but the nightlife is minimal , no disco's , a few late-night bars but no swinging night clubs , just easy living .
Enjoy.