“Best trip to Bonaire so far” My biggest hesitation about writing a review about this property is that it will become too popular and I won't be able to book when I want to go! I just returned from my 7th trip to Bonaire and this was the best yet. We booked 2 weeks which seemed like the perfect amount of time to really unwind and get in plenty of diving (our group did 48 dives these 2 weeks). From my first encounter with Lamber, communication and service have been excellent. He scheduled time to show me the place on my previous trip to the island. I was scouting out a place for our extended family (7 total) that would suit our group. Once I had the ok from the rest of the group, Lamber was quick to provide invoices and arrange for trucks and the diving with Dive Friends Bonaire. Booking the trucks and diving through Lamber rather than directly got us a significant discount with each. When we arrived we were pleasantly surprised to see the refrigerator stocked with starter foods (cheese, meats, milk, etc). There was also a supply of dish detergent, toilet paper, paper towel, etc. All little things that are necessary but that one would not want to have to carry down with them nor run out to buy immediately. Lamber also provides a cell phone which is handy for local calls. In terms of the property, what really set it apart from any other place we've stayed is the attention to detail. The back yard is fantastically landscaped. The table by the sea is shaded by an arboretum with a grape vine and palms that create essentially an outdoor room by the water. This is where we ate all of our evening meals. We took advantage of the seaside grill as well. One note about the grill is that lighting the charcoal can be quite a struggle. We tried various methods and found that starting with a few match light briquettes and augmenting the lump natural charcoal works the best. In our 2 weeks on the island we ate all but 3 of our meals at the villa. The kitchen is well equipped for cooking. The villa is well set up for divers, the side area works well for rinsing and drying gear and the gear can be stored in locked lockers once dry. We used a bucket that Lamber provided as well to rinse our computers, cameras etc between dives. We filled half way with water and put in the back of the truck each day. I also would recommend bringing 2 liter bottles to rinse off the salt between dives. These heat up nicely between dives if left in the bed of the truck. The adjacent operator - Dive Friends Bonaire is also run very well. Compared to Buddy Dive which provided nitrox for most of our previous trips, Dive Friends maintains their tanks much better (ex. O-rings) and the fills were consistently 31-32% and usually 3200-3500 PSI. Their staff is quite friendly and accommodating as well. In terms of what I liked least, the security situation on Bonaire dictates an abundance of caution with regard to property. (Violent crime is fortunately still rare on Bonaire.) My wife and I stayed in Tortuga which required getting through the locked front door, locked side door then locked room door to enter. It feels a bit like Fort Knox just to get into our room; but I am afraid this is what is needed on Bonaire to prevent theft. Speaking of this, there are safes in each bedroom which I used to store labtop, passports and cash while we were out of the house. I would recommend this as well; we didn't come up with an ideal solution though as to where to store all the keys when we left. Usually they would reside on the outside of the room door which obviously did not accomplish much in terms of securing the belongings inside the safe. We have already booked our stay for next summer, sadly just one week this time and are thinking about another 2 weeks stay in 2 years.

“Relaxing and comfortable” We really enjoyed our stay in this apartment. It was conveniently located to the airport, which gave us quick access to get out and dive the best sites on the island. The dive shop was just a few steps from the apartment, which made things amazingly convenient. We'd stay here again in a heartbeat.

“very good value” Ben and Kim, thanks for your flexibility. We liked the space and the cleanliness of the place. Kitchen is well furnished. It was quiet and safe. The duplex has a beautiful yard, yet we never used it as we were back from beach at mosquito-time. Mosquitos are an ubiquitous issue on Bonaire. We didn't mind much it is on a dirt-road that became a huge puddle after a torrential rain. Overall, it is an excellent place for budget-minded people.

“Perfect” We love Bonaire and have been coming for several years, but this is the first time we have stayed in a villa, but it won't be the last, This house is amazing, it's absolutely beautiful and has a wonderful saltwater swimming pool. The owner and property manager made sure we enjoyed our vacation. And we did! Hope to be back next year. Ken & Connie, Bethel Ohio