My wife and I greatly enjoyed our one-week stay at the Bellevue 5 Apartment, Bonaire late in January of 2023. We’ve been traveling in the Caribbean for over 40 years (including 5 prior trips to Bonaire), and this unit is among the nicest one bedroom vacation accommodations we’ve ever had.
The apartment itself seems practically new. It is beautifully equipped and furnished, spacious, perfectly maintained and immaculate. The king-size bed is very comfortable, and it does not dwarf the room. A real highlight is the deck overlooking the pool and the sea; a perfect setting for breakfast and an evening glass of wine or punch.
Another terrific feature is the small sand beach right behind the unit. Water entry for snorkeling is very easy. You will find extensive soft coral gardens, and several small areas of live hard coral, complete with resident fish. Among the usual denizens of the sea, we spotted a turtle and a barracuda.
For our arrival the apartment was provisioned with welcome beverages, a bag of chips, ground coffee, coffee filters, dish and dishwasher detergents, laundry detergents and paper towels. Little touches like that are very unusual, and they make settling in much easier.
The parking in the front of the building is very convenient, but we did find that occasionally those spaces were all occupied. When that happened, we were able to park on the street a few steps away. If you decide to rent here, be sure to ask the host for a written description of where you are authorized to park in the event that the spots in front of the unit are all occupied. You’ll want that information before you arrive back at the apartment after a lovely dinner out!