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❤ Exceptional oceanfront vacation ✔

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Pool
On the beach
Exterior
5 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel cot, WiFi
Outdoor dining

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 8360 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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Kralendijk (Punt Vierkant), Bonaire
  • Place, beach near Punt Vierkant
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Bachelor's Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Sorobon Beach
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Airport, Bonaire (BON-Flamingo Intl.)
    ‪9 min drive‬

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About the area

Kralendijk

Located in Kralendijk (Belnem), this villa is within a 5-minute drive of Bachelor's Beach and Donkey Beach. .This villa is 1.9 mi (3 km) from Salt Pier (49) and 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Te Amo Beach.
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What's nearby

  • beach near Punt Vierkant - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Bachelor's Beach - 4 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Pink Beach - 7 min drive - 5.8 km
  • Sorobon Beach - 15 min drive - 12.0 km
  • Lac Bay Beach - 15 min drive - 12.4 km

Getting around

  • Bonaire (BON-Flamingo Intl.) - 6 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ocean Oasis Beach Club - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Kolo Restaurant - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Senang - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Fresku - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Club Tropicana Beach Brasserie - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

❤ Exceptional oceanfront vacation ✔

You will not find a place closer to some of the best diving spots on the island. Punt Vierkant, the Lake, Angel City, and even the famous wreck of the Hilma Hooker are literally right in front of your door. From your beachfront terrace with private pool you will enjoy amazing sunsets, more often than not spiced up by flamingos and dolphins.

The property is located only 10 minutes from town or the airport, yet well away from the noise and hustle of tourists, airplanes and cruise ships. One of the world's windsurfing hot spots and spectacularly beautiful ecosystems, Lac, and the equally famous Kite Beach are both a mere 10 minute drive away.

This exclusive seafront location has its own beach and a selection of Bonaire´s most popular dive sites right in front of the house. The luxurious villa is maintained and equipped to the highest standard and is surrounded by a small but lush and colorful tropical garden with ample parking space.

The very spacious villa consists of three floors, and comfortably sleeps 8 adults in five air-conditioned bedrooms with three bathrooms. The villa was specifically designed to let the ever present Caribbean breeze flow through the entire interior, providing a very pleasant atmosphere. All doors, windows, and shutters are protected by mosquito nets.

Access to the beach and sea is from the terrace. It is literally no more than three steps to the sea, so the dive sites are easily accessible to all ages. The house is equipped with an emergency generator in case of power outages on the island.

Enjoy Bonaire in secluded luxury, at the Casa Esmeralda!
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned villa, which features a private pool and a Smart TV. There's a private balcony. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker, and housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Direct access to a private beach

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the villa: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Terrace

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • One pet total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: only outside, not in the house

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Limited housekeeping

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the ocean

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 3,875 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets allowed

Welcoming dogs only

1 total pets

Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

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Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 96 out of 97 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 97 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 97 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 97 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 97 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Emily B., Columbus, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Gorgeous beach house with amazing views and fantastic snorkeling right off the beach. Every detail of the home has been carefully and thoughtfully planned, we truly felt like we were in paradise.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

Laurie V.

Liked: Cleanliness
This was the best VRBO rental I’ve experienced. Kittie, the host, was accommodating, gracious and available. The home was beautiful and exactly like the pictures. Rooms were nicely appointed, beds comfortable, views spectacular. I would highly recommend this home and host to anyone seeking a rental on Bonaire. We loved every minute.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Nathaly A., Lakeland, FL

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful home and location! Diving and snorkeling onsite. Kittie was so quick to respond to requests and any issues during our stay. All the bedrooms have air conditioning which was much needed. The common areas had great ocean breezes but it does get warm mid day. We had an ant issue but Kittie was quick to try to resolve it. The ocean views were breathtaking!
Pool area early morning.
Sunset..Seating area outdoor patio.
Night moon shot from the living room.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carrie T.

Liked: Cleanliness
This is a beautiful home in a perfect location. The hosts were very friendly and accommodating. There is nothing we would change. It was perfect!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

tim h.

Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

James W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Dive Vacation

The property was excellent. Fully stocked with everything we need! Host was very nice and communicated during the week. Diving was great right off the back of the house! Gorgeous view! Ostracods were amazing on night dive!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stacy B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Even better than expected

Great property with an ideal location. The outdooor areas were lovely for morning coffee and evening sunsets. The beds were comfortable with the sound of the ocean from all windows. The hosts were excellent with communication communication
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jackie G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Snorkeling heaven

We had a great stay. The highlight was endless snorkeling right off the property!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Phyllis T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Gorgeous stay!

Exceptional home and service from start to finish Gorgeous waterfront villa - watch turtles, dolphin and fish frolicking from your pool or Deck chair. Loads of niceties like coolers, snorkel gear and kitchen gadgets! Absolutely want to say - best home I’ve rented yet! Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keith P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing stay

The house was significantly better than advertised and I would highly recommend staying. It’s in a fantastic location.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Diving

Excellent vacation!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julia S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful location for a family diving and snorkeling trip

We had an absolutely wonderful trip to Bonaire at Casa Esmeralda, communication on our arrival was easy and the timing of check in was great for the arrival time of flights to the island. We were 7 family members including 2 children and we all had an amazing time. The house was very comfortable with plenty of space for us to spread out inside and outside, with welcome shady spots to enjoy the outdoors as well as the pool, and the view of the stars from the house was great. The house also was very well equipped with snorkeling equipment and other water toys. Beds were comfortable and the AC worked very well when we used it at night. It was our first time shore diving and proximity to many of the best sites in the island was incredible, with one site right off the back of the house and many others a 5-10 minute drive or less, with a slightly longer drive to the northern sites (we saw turtles, octopus, tarpon, a spotted eagle ray, eels and more--both on snorkel and diving outings). We utilized Flamingo Diving which is essentially next door. The sand beach by the Kite City Food truck was about a 10 minute drive and perfect for the kids to play and snorkel, with a reef teeming with eels and fish a short walk or swim away from the beach. We ended the trip with a sailing trip through Solobon sailing, highly recommend them as well. Only recommendation is we only had one four wheel drive car, recommend only getting those as to go to the national park in the north it's needed.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ben H., Baltimore, MD, USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent Family Vacation

This was our first trip to Bonaire with our 1 year old grandson. We took turns watching him while others dove. It was a great spot for the family. The pool was key. It had shade in parts of it during most of the day which was very nice for a baby. I did several dives off back - the easiest way to get in was to go through the adjacent (empty) lot. I used the back rinse area basically to rinse off sand but used the rinse tanks at Belmar (Buddy Dive) to clean the gear each day. There are 2 closer shops (Flamingo and Dive Friends Bonaire) that would be a little more convenient to this house. (I didn't do enough research prior to the trip.)
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Khrista V., Savannah

Liked: Cleanliness

Absolutely Stunning!

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan W., Clinton, CT

Liked: Cleanliness

Exceptional!!!

We had a truly wonderful week at this beautiful property - Casa Esmeralda! Everything was as described. The hosts were absolutely lovely, friendly, responsive, and proactive (addressing a "pump" issue before we even knew it was an issue.) The hosts even brought us some fresh Wahoo that they caught during our stay - all cleaned and ready for the grill. It was delicious. The location is great for snorkelling and diving (Flamingo Dive Shop is walkable from the house, as is a fun casual restaurant/resort - Ocean Oasis). It's also close to everything but totally secluded from the neighboring houses. You never even see the Cruise Ships except at night as they are leaving the island! The reef out in front of the property was great for snorkelling and there is an easy access point into the water at a beach less than 1/4 of a kilometer south of the house (called "The Lake"). Fantastic holiday!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adam W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome Oceanfront Villa

We had a great time at Casa Esmeralda! Kittie and Jan were excellent hosts and the villa was exactly as pictured. The views were spectacular with regular sightings of dolphins and flamingos. The pool and pool table were very relaxing and enjoyable and the snorkeling directly from the villa was fantastic. The villa and recommendations from the hosts really made our vacation wonderful!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laurie C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful ocean front property

We loved our stay here! Beautiful home and best location. Richard met m
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ethan W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Bonaire

Everything was perfect! Host very thoughtful and great to work with. Even had some food and drinks for our arrival.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing Stay

House was just as listed. Location just far enough away from town to be quiet but close enough to drive 10-15 min at night for dinner. Great snorkeling rot out front of property. Amazing dive shop 200 meters down the road.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful home on the Ocean. Exceeded expectations. Owners were exceptional and very accommodating

Was an amazing time spent at ambers amazing place!
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Geoff P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful spot in quiet location

We had a wonderful time during our stay. It is south enough out of town so it is a bit quieter than other locations. We had wonderful snorkeling/scuba right out our door with lots of turtle sightings along with a big spotted eagle ray! Kitty and Jan made checkin/out very easy and answered any questions promptly. The top floor bedroom has an amazing view of the ocean but the bottom floor has none as to be expected. We also played pool/billiard almost everyday!
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

LeAnn M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful modern home

I cannot say enough about Jan and Kittie. They answered every question we had within minutes, provided references for all activities, restaurants and were very friendly. The house was in a wonderful location for those who like to be close to town but not in the bustle of it. The snorkeling and diving were great at the house and there were several great sites very close. The house itself was great and the layout provided privacy for everyone with the three levels. I would definitely rent this house again in the future. Really wise we could have stayed longer.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jenny W., Austin

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing week at this house!

We had such a wonderful time at this house. Highly recommend. It is a beautiful modern house right on the water. Great management. We had an amazing vacation, thank you!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Roberto L., Houston Texas

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing oceanfront paradise

The villa is central to everything. The views are spectacular . You are less than 10 minutes away from the airport. The owners were always available if we had any questions. The villa is one of the best places you can stay at in Bonaire. Jan was very nice and took care of us even when there was a minor miscommunication with the booking. We will definitely come back to this villa. Highly recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022