OceanScape Bonaire - Oceanfront Condo with Incredible View

BE SURE TO CHECK OUT OUR OTHER 2 GREAT CONDOS IN THIS SAME LOCATION, OCEANEDGE (Listing #3787126ha) & OCEANVISTA (Listing #321189)

DIVERS!! - OUR SPECIAL DIVING GUESTS IN OCEANVISTA, OCEANEDGE, AND OCEANSCAPE GET 10% DISCOUNT* WITH DIVE FRIENDS, OUR "RIGHT NEXT-DOOR" DIVE SHOP. *10% discount voucher provided by Dive Friends.


Welcome to OceanScape Bonaire, your beautiful Bonaire oceanfront condo! You won't believe your eyes when you experience your fabulous view. Your condo is located in the secured access GATED community, Port Bonaire Residencia, located just across the street from the airport. The bright, sunny one bedroom condo affords superb privacy, located all the way at the end of the beautiful Dutch-styled building with a panoramic view across the ocean to Kralendijk, Klein Bonaire and the northern mountains of Washington Slaagbai Park. But just turn your head and you have the added bonus of a view across Donkey Beach and those gorgeous Bonaire sunsets to the West. That's right, since you are on the corner, you have a 270 degree view that cannot be surpassed. There is nothing quite like relaxing on the balcony after a long day of diving or snorkeling, glass of wine in hand, to watch the sunset into the ocean. Although waking up, pouring a cup of coffee and meandering out on the balcony to see dolphins arching across the water while a cruise ship passes by to port in Kralendijk is not too bad either!

We have traveled all over the Caribbean for many years, always with the dream/goal of buying our own place on the water. We love to snorkel, hike, go boating, bicycle, and relax on the beach. When we finally ticked off Bonaire on our list of places to visit, we immediately knew we had found our second home. We searched during several visits for the perfect place, and finally found it at Port Bonaire.

What makes it so great? It had all of these things that we were looking for and even more:

* Snorkel and dive directly in front of the condo. There is an easy ladder entry for you to use just steps away from your door, and it is a very short swim to 18th Palm or Windsock dive sites. Some of the most spectacular snorkeling and diving on the island is right in front of you. Dockside rinse tank, freshwater shower, and hanging hooks.
* The beach. TeAmo/Donkey beach/Windsock is a few steps south of your condo through a secure access gate. One of the the few sandy beaches on Bonaire and a local favorite where you can relax by the sea and enjoy the lively island culture.
* Dive shop on site. Dive Friends runs a full operation on site and that includes rinse area and lockers.
* Close to the action. Not only the beach, but also less than a 10 minute drive to the coveted south shore dive sites or windsurfing at Lac Bay, and 5 minutes to the center of Kralendijk.
* Easy access to the airport, rental cars, grocery, and a short walk to Plaza Resort, just next door, where you will find boat rental, water sports, tennis and restaurants. We don't even rent a car when we arrive. We roll our luggage across the street and get settled in, and then rent a car later when the crowds have died down at the car rental counters, or even the next day to save a few bucks. (And don't worry about airport noise - - due to the orientation of the single runway and sparse flight schedule, chances are you will hardly notice it)
* Second floor and the additional sense of security it brings, not to mention the enhanced view.
* Sunny, tropical décor and plenty of windows to open, or Air-Conditioning is available throughout.
* Swimming pool right on the oceanfront. Plenty of lounge chairs and an outdoor shower.
* Beautiful tropical gardens full of butterflies and songbirds surround the small, peaceful complex of 26 units.

When you open the door from your private stairway, you will turn through the archway into an open great room that includes the kitchen and living room which opens through a floor to ceiling glass wall onto the balcony. The vaulted ceiling adds an open, airy feel. Tropical décor puts you in the mood for your restful vacation.

The living room area includes a sofa and chair and 40' flat panel LCD TV, Blu-ray / DVD player, and stereo with IPod docking station. Secure WIFI with access code we will provide to you.

The kitchen is fully equipped (really, I like to cook!) with fridge, cook top, microwave/convection/grill oven, dishwasher, coffeemaker, toaster, blender and electric kettle. The granite countertops offer plenty of workspace if you feel like cooking and enjoying a meal on the privacy of your own balcony. You will also have a Smokey Joe grill if you want to take it to the beach for a BBQ picnic (outdoor grilling on the Port Bonaire property has been banned because the trade winds tend to send bbq smoke and smells straight into your neighbors open window or door).

The toilet and bath/shower are separated into two different rooms, each with its own vanity, as is common in European style. This is nice in case you are utilizing the sofa sleeper. The bathroom and toilet are separate from each other, and both are accessible without going into the bedroom.

The bedroom has a comfy KING size bed, plenty of fluffy pillows, a nice sized closet and a 27' TV. French doors open onto a small balcony overlooking the garden. On this balcony are two hanging rods and 4 heavy duty dive equipment hangers for securely drying your gear.

A safe is available in the condo for your use.

And finally, off the large side balcony (yes, there are three!) there is a laundry room with a washing machine and a drying rack.

Two beach chairs and a cooler are provided.

Linens and towels are provided.

There is air conditioning throughout, but all doors and windows have mosquito screens so you can enjoy the beautiful trade winds if you wish. (SEE IMPORTANT NOTE BELOW)

VERY IMPORTANT NOTES:: For safety reasons, OceanScape is not suitable for children under age 6.

*ELECTRICITY is included in the rate up to 30kWh/day (unless specified otherwise by owner). Due to the high costs of such usage on the island, we have been forced to set reasonable usage limits. We derived the limit amount by reviewing data from the visits of guests who showed reasonable usage patterns for the a/c - using it during limited periods of the day/evening in the main living area and in the bedroom(s) at night. If this amount is exceeded, the overage will be charged back to the guest after departure at the then current rate per kWh on the island. Guests are able to monitor the electric meter from arrival to departure to control usage and conserve as they desire and if requested will be informed of the current kWh rate so they can calculate their usage.



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