Penthouse in Kralendijk -- Waterfront - Beautiful
Location
Car: Recommended
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 1/2 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.
Manager info
Year Purchased: 2006
About: 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.
Why Playa Pabou (Playa, Kralendijk, Caribbean Netherlands):
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.
The Unique Benefits at this Condo:
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.
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Photos
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Club Nautico Penthouse .
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Lounge chairs to acquire that Caribbean tan before returning home .
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Outdoor equipment rinsing station.
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Dining on the patio under the fan and the lights is a pleasure any time .
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Kitchen , fridge , dishwasher , sink
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Inside dining area set up for 5 people; table can be extended to accommodate 8.
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Newly upholstered furniture in living room .
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Guest bedroom with 3 sleeping places using one Queen sized bed and one twinXL.
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Guest Bathroom .
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Sometimes cruise boats are so close you want to yell 'slow down' ...no worries.
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Bonaire Ambassadors (Gold level!) return to this penthouse year after year .
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This sunset we rated 5 beers --the best . Cheers !
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The bar is waiting for your return from diving , shopping , touring the island.
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Outdoor dining for 8 .
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Most condo's in Bonaire do not allow BBQ's. Lucky ,we have one .
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this is our favorite morning breakfast and coffee location, the view is amazing
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Big GE combination microwave , convection and regular oven and the cooktop.
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All rooms are mosquito proof . Sliding screen doors give access to the balcony.
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Master Bedroom with super king sized bed.
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Master bathroom, 2 sinks and one large jungle head shower , thermostatic control
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The half bath used by guests and for urgent care.
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The watertaxi at the pier will take you to this beach on Klein Bonaire.
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Sad sunset ---worth only one beer
VRBO #322942
This listing was first published here in 2010.
Date last modified - Thursday, September 15, 2016
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