In november, I decided to fly to Bonaire from my home in Amsterdam for six days, mostly for a change of pace, a change of scenery and hopefully some better... read more weather. And i must say, Bonaire did not disappoint at all! Since this was a bit of a last minute decision, i actually ended up booking my apartment with Vronie and Geert en route to Bonaire. I think i was five hours out when i made the reservation. So naturally i was very excited to receive a hand written confirmation within half an hour. That certainly made my last hours aboard the plane a lot more relaxed. Because of the late booking, i didn't expect the red carpet treatment when driving up to the apartment (with the directions Vronie provided, thanks for that by the way). But i was very wrong about that. Geert was already waiting for me outside and after welcoming me, he quickly gave me a tour of the apartment and let me settle in. The fridge was pre-filled with some arrival drinks and snacks, which i found very thoughtful. During my stay, i received access to a special whatsapp 'hotline' i could message if i had any requests or problems. From that point onward, the entire stay easily continued to exceed my expectations! Location was perfect. It's centrally positioned in Hato, just a few minutes from Kralendijk and with both the Washington Slagbaai National Park and... In november, I decided to fly to Bonaire from my home in Amsterdam for six days, mostly for a change of pace, a change of scenery and hopefully some better weather. And i must say, Bonaire did not disappoint at all!

Since this was a bit of a last minute decision, i actually ended up booking my apartment with Vronie and Geert en route to Bonaire. I think i was five hours out when i made the reservation. So naturally i was very excited to receive a hand written confirmation within half an hour. That certainly made my last hours aboard the plane a lot more relaxed.

Because of the late booking, i didn't expect the red carpet treatment when driving up to the apartment (with the directions Vronie provided, thanks for that by the way). But i was very wrong about that. Geert was already waiting for me outside and after welcoming me, he quickly gave me a tour of the apartment and let me settle in. The fridge was pre-filled with some arrival drinks and snacks, which i found very thoughtful. During my stay, i received access to a special whatsapp 'hotline' i could message if i had any requests or problems.

From that point onward, the entire stay easily continued to exceed my expectations!

Location was perfect. It's centrally positioned in Hato, just a few minutes from Kralendijk and with both the Washington Slagbaai National Park and the south rim within reach. Also nearby: a supermarket, the airport and several small shops, food trucks and restaurants.

The apartment itself is very modern for every standard, but it stands out especially on Bonaire. It features modern kitchen applicances (the oven and i did not become close friends due to a confusing user interface though) and is fully airconditioned. Showers are located inside and outside, and there are a lot of amenities you can use during your stay, like a bbq, a coolbox etc.

My apartment was on the ground floor, with a 'loft style' bedroom on the first floor. The centerpiece of this apartment is a huge(!) terrace with cooling fans and outdoor lights. I recommend this apartment if you want the easiest access to the ocean, but there's also a penthouse for sun lovers. I did see a lot of mosquitos, so make sure you use a lotion or a spray!

Oh yeah, and then there's the ocean. Just jump into the water and you will find yourself surrounded by coral, fishes and beautiful views. Bring your snorkel (or borrow one from Geert) and your under water camera, because there is a LOT to see! Come sunset, grab a cocktail and watch it right from your terrace.

Checkout was -again- an experience where Vronie and Geert set themselves apart from the rest. Because of the departure time of my flight home, i requested a late checkout, so i could enjoy a few more hours relaxing on the terrace. The check out process was seamless, easy and quick.

Summing up, this is a beautiful apartment , and it was a great experience. Thank you again Vronie and Geert for making me feel so welcome, and sorry again for booking so very last minute. See you next time! More

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