5 girls, myself included, recently stayed at this lovely villa to celebrate both a divorce and a called-off wedding! It was the perfect place for us to relax, forget our troubles, and revive our spirits in the ocean!
The dive-access is unbeatable - you literally gear up in the back and jump right in! A short surface swim will bring you to the Chez Hines dive-site (bouy at the surface), a lovely wall-dive with tons of life. Don't forget to do a night-dive too, where you'll enjoy the beauty of bioluminescence if you turn your lights off! We enjoyed a 10% discount with Dive Friends Bonaire (just down the street) by staying in this villa, and their drive-through tank-exchange is amazingly convenient!
The location is great, as it is super close to some of the best sites (including Salt Pier and Alice in Wonderland) on the island, and is also a quick 5 minute drive to the airport. Be sure to dine at Brass Boers, a 5 minute walk down the street, for a 3-michelin star dining experience out of this world!
The home itself was comfortable for all - A/C in all the bedrooms (for those who need it), and heavy-duty fans in all the common areas. The kitchen was stocked fully, including a nice welcome package of food and beverages, and plenty of glass and silverware for large groups. The toaster was faulty (nearly caught fire the first time we used it), but after letting Martin know, it was replaced within a day. Speaking of Martin, he covered for Berry who was out of town, but did a wonderful job. He was super communicative, friendly, and just a great person all around!
Literally the only negative thing any of us could say about the place is that it might be time for the owners to replace some of the bathroom towels. They're a bit old, and some had a musty/B.O. smell attached to them. Maybe a quick wash in baking soda and vinegar is all it takes to freshen them up a bit!
Overall, we would HIGHLY recommend staying here, and are already planning our return trip now!