We have never had such a beautiful and trouble-free vacation! Having access to Bonaire's protected marine environment just steps from the villa was incredible. We could swim and snorkel any time we wanted, with no need for a boat or car. Right out the back door, we saw every fish on the chart, plus turtles, and a moray eel. You definitely need water shoes for the rocky entry. Best would be neoprene ones that protect ankles as well as feet, and fins with an open heel which can be pulled on over the shoes/boots once you get out to swimming depth.
The villa itself was spacious, clean and well-equipped. The views from the great room and the two seaside bedrooms are unbeatable. We cooked and ate all our meals in the villa, and the kitchen had everything we needed. One of the reasons we chose Bonaire was for the many grocery stores, especially Van Den Tweel, where they have just as many options as a US grocery store (except for eggs, which are in short supply right now, but they are working on it). One of our party is a vegetarian, and we had no problem getting tofu, veggie burgers, veggie crumbles for stews and sauces, oat milk, and fresh vegetables. The large table (seats 8) provided tons of room to eat long meals with gorgeous views. One morning, we saw a pod of dolphins go by while eating breakfast!
The beds are comfortable and not too squishy/soft as some can be in rental places. Each bedroom has its own large bathroom, plus there is a powder room on the main floor. The rooms were dark and quiet at night and the temperature was very comfortable.
We loved the villa's location in Belnem. The neighborhood feels very safe and peaceful. From the pool deck, you can watch the sun set over the ocean. We frequently saw flamingos flying by, and also an osprey fishing. After dinner, we liked to take a walk south down EEG Boulevard towards the salt pier to admire the stars.
The villa managers were great—easy to reach, professional and helpful. It was fun to meet Maxime, who is a world class windsurfer, as well as being a great guide to the villa and anything you want to know about the island.
I highly recommend this villa. Five stars!