Private Oceanfront Sanctuary- serene house on large garden lot, 10 mins to town

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Entire home

House entry, unobstructed view to the sea

Driveway entry to front gate and front door

Enclosed yard with flowers and native plants

View of house and deck from garden towards to the sea

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Exceptional

3 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 6260.1 sq m

Popular amenities

Beach view
Parking available
Pet-friendly
Washer
Breakfast available

Explore the area

Kralendijk, Bonaire

No Name Beach
‪6 min drive‬
Washington-Slagbaai National Park
‪6 min drive‬
Te Amo Beach
‪17 min drive‬
Bonaire (BON-Flamingo Intl.)
‪18 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

King Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Towels provided · Toilet

Master bathroom

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Garden

About this property

Traditional Dutch Antilles style home with 3 bedrooms and 3.5 baths, located in the quiet residential neighborhood Sabadeco, about 4 miles from downtown Kralendijk.

Large porch (half screened) leads to spacious sundeck with shade from three Royal Palms. Path through lovely native plant garden leads directly to neighborhood reef. Green space often is filled with loras and hummingbirds. Wonderful diving and snorkeling down a ladder at the end of the path (dive site is between Barkadera and Oil Slick for those who are already familiar with Bonaire’s epic shore diving). Outdoor shower, rinse tank and clothesline for afterwards.

Return from diving to well-equipped kitchen and dining space for up to 10 people (one dining area is screened which is so nice on a buggy evening). Large living room for games and streaming services. Kitchen includes stovetop, oven, coffee maker, full sized refrigerator/freezer with ice maker and dishwasher. Clothes washer (no dryer) in pantry.

Inside, the home is intentionally simple with a focus on the beautiful outdoor setting. Three bedrooms, each with their own bathroom, have king beds and doors that open to the outside. Master bath has double sinks and showers as well as a safe in the walk-in closet. Bedrooms have glass windows, as well as shutters and screens, if you prefer to use the air conditioning units rather than the ceiling fans.

Primary living spaces feature grand doors and windows with screens and shutters to catch the famous Bonaire ocean breeze that the house was designed for (as is typical in Bonaire, living spaces other than bedrooms are not air conditioned).

Soft teak floors, high ceilings with ceiling fans, tiled baths and kitchen, and plenty of lounge furniture all reinforce the beach vibe.

Neighborhood is very quiet and residential; several houses are permanent residents. Sabadeco is very close to the Northern dive sites and beautiful coastal road. Ocean path is shared with 3 other homes. High speed internet with Wifi included. Parking in driveway fits 2-3 dive trucks.

Property manager available full time for anything you may need or questions you might have.

This is a perfect house for a family or dive group looking for a relaxing nature-filled Bonaire experience.

Property manager

Shannon Callahan

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

House is not child proof, ocean path is unsecured.

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Long-term renters welcome

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

About the area

Kralendijk

Located on the beach, this holiday home is in Sabadeco, a neighbourhood in Kralendijk. The area's natural beauty can be seen at No Name Beach and Te Amo Beach, while Mangazina di Rei and Bonaire Museum are cultural highlights. Kayaking and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cave exploring and cycling nearby.

Kralendijk, Bonaire

What's nearby

No Name Beach - 6 min drive - 4.1 km
Washington-Slagbaai National Park - 6 min drive - 4.1 km
Flamingo Sanctuary - 6 min drive - 4.1 km
Te Amo Beach - 17 min drive - 10.6 km
Bachelor's Beach - 19 min drive - 12.0 km

Getting around

Bonaire (BON-Flamingo Intl.) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

‪cuba compagnie - ‬10 min drive
‪Between 2 Buns - ‬8 min drive
‪Karel's Beach Bar - ‬10 min drive
‪Mezze - ‬11 min drive
‪Little Havana - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Private Oceanfront Sanctuary- serene house on large garden lot, 10 mins to town pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Private Oceanfront Sanctuary- serene house on large garden lot, 10 mins to town?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Private Oceanfront Sanctuary- serene house on large garden lot, 10 mins to town?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Private Oceanfront Sanctuary- serene house on large garden lot, 10 mins to town located?

Nestled on the beach, this Sabadeco holiday home is within 6 mi (10 km) of No Name Beach, Washington-Slagbaai National Park and Cadushy of Bonaire. Mangazina di Rei and Bonaire Museum are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Heather E.

4 Mar 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Spacious house for family trip

Our family enjoyed the large outdoor spaces to watch the birds and lizards and enjoy the Bonaire warmth. The reef in front of the house is the best we found on the island, and we dove there multiple times. Very convenient to dive at home! Saw a large lobster on a late afternoon dive. The beds were all very comfortable with crisp white linens.

Stayed 21 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

David W.

11 Feb 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Trip

Fantastic location and amenities. The kitchen was well equipped although I wish some of the appliances were more user friendly. Having said that, there were very clear instructions provided. It was so nice to be met at the airport by Denise who waited patiently while we got our rental car and showed us the way to two supermarkets. We also really appreciated the presence of door stops to hold the doors open.The house setting was especially peaceful and beautiful and we loved the lizards.

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendy D.

1 Feb 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Don’t want to leave

This property was amazing. Exactly as it’s described! It is well appointed for all activities, including diving, snorkeling, but also cooking. There were only four of us and we had so much room. Our communication with the owner was instantaneous. And Greg and Denise, our local contacts, were spot on every time we needed something. Can’t say enough good things!

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

K

25 Jan 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect

Quiet residential neighborhood. Wonderful ocean view and direct ocean access for divers or snorkelers. House is perfectly equipped. Greg the property manager is an amazing asset - knows everything and everyone on the island. Highly recommend; we will be back.

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dave T.

22 Jan 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Casa Mira

Nice property and quiet neighborhood.

Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Infinite Sports A.

12 Dec 2024

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Cleanliness

Stayed 17 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lori J.

18 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great house!

This was our first time to Bonaire and we really enjoyed this house. We had a friend with us, so we liked the guest bedrooms being separated from the primary bedroom. Kitchen was one of the most well supplied of all the VRBO's we have stayed in. The fan controls and light switches are a little tricky, but we figured it out, I would suggest having Greg the house manager review all the switches with you when you get there to save you some time. The reef in front of the house is lovely and easy to dive and snorkel. We had Greg leave a cart for us so my husband could bring tanks down to at least the half way point, you have to walk the rest down to the water. Ladder is easy to install and use. My favorite part was visiting with the Lora's each morning around 7:30 am, a family of 4 would show up and stick around until about 8:00 am. Great house and I would stay again. Thanks for having us Shannon!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pamela K.

25 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Deserving of More Than Five Stars

I can't say enough good things about our stay at Casa Mira. The property owner was wonderful and communicative. She put us in touch with the property managers, Greg and Richmend, who took incredible care of us while we were on Bonaire. To be greeted by Richmend's smiling face was such a wonderful start to our adventure, and he took amazing care of us all week. As for the property itself- it's just lovely. The photos don't do the gardens around the property justice. They are alive with birds and lizards- so much fun to watch. The house is enormous and airy, with three spacious bedrooms, four bathrooms, a very well appointed kitchen, huge screened porch and open porch. Six people could stay here very comfortably. The mini-split AC unit in the master bedroom (each bedroom has AC) was very welcome, as it was much warmer than I thought it would be. The beds are comfortable, the pillows were perfect, the linens were high quality. It was a wonderful place to come home to after a full day of SCUBA, and we slept very, very well. The fans did a nice job in the rest of the house, and along with the breeze off the ocean, the common spaces stayed comfortable during the day, and even better in the evenings. If you're coming to dive, this property has its own access to the ocean between #21 Barkadera and #22 Andrea II dive sites. The walk isn't bad, even with gear on, and we enjoyed night diving from our own place. I have more to say but I've hit the limit. We simply loved it.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark T.

9 July 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful house and location for scuba divers

this was a home away from home for us and the two other couples we stayed with. The location is fantastic with easy access to snorkel and scuba only a short walk along a paved private walk. The screened in porch and bedrooms with A/C make this house very comfortable. the neighborhood is remote and very safe. The property manager is always just a phone call away. Highly recommended rental!!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Martina D.

23 June 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

As great es ever

It was our fourth time and it was as great as ever - great house, great place!

Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

laurence w.

27 May 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Location

Beautiful house with everything you need for vacation in Bonaire.

Stayed 8 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dianna P.

8 May 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect vacation home

From check in to check out everything ran smoothly. The back deck is difficult to summarize. There were birds and lizards everywhere and it was so peaceful and quiet. We dove several days without leaving the property, the ocean was right there! All of us enjoyed our stay and hope we will be able to visit again.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tim S.

22 Feb 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Spectacular, Pristine, Peaceful, Private, Ultra Clean, and Safe Property

This exquisite home/casa was one of the finest places I've ever stayed. Here's why. The home is located on a cul-de-sac in a very safe neighborhood on a large lot that has the most amazing natural backyard (full of tropical birds and butterflies) that provides you with a path down to a private coastal marine sanctuary where you can dive, snorkel, and/or just swim in crystal clear water full of coral and unlimited number of fish, etc. The views from this coastal sanctuary are wonderful too, night or day. The home itself is very clean, full of lovely furniture and tropical decorations. The kitchen is fully equipped (with a grocery store about 6 miles away). The air conditioned bedrooms are very nice with very comfortable beds and wonderful showers/tubs. The city is a mere 10-12 minute drive with very minimal traffic most of the time. The icing on the cake is the extremely friendly, professional, knowledgeable property manager. He will graciously help you with whatever you need (including airport pick up/return and a rental truck) and will do so with a genuine smile every time. The host is also just wonderful. She will also help you with whatever you need. Her restaurant recommendations were awesome. I hope to return to Bonaire and if I do, I will be sure to stay here again. Do not hesitate to book this fine place if you plan on going to Bonaire. Thank you so much for a first class place to stay.

Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Strom T.

2 Jan 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic house, location

We had a fantastic stay here. The house is lovely and very well and thoughtfully appointed and laid out. Gorgeous location and views. We will definitely be returning!

Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

CJ W.

29 Dec 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place to hang out and dive

We've stayed at a number of properties, visiting bonaire annually for dive trips. This year a good friend and I both have small children and came with our significant others and one child each. We took turns diving and spending our surface interval with the kids. This property was lovely and the private dive site was excellent. Property manager was very helpful and could not have asked for a better stay. Will definitely look forward to rebooking this next year.

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

James G.

21 Oct 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Casa Mira Bonaire

Our stay at Casa Mira was one of the best experiences we have had renting a property. The property was clean and well stocked with necessary items for our stay. The views from the deck as well as the path to the water are breathtaking. If that wasn’t enough, the host of our stay Greg, was the best host/manager we have ever experienced. He was extremely helpful throughout the stay with whatever we needed, and made us feel at home. I would stay here again in a heartbeat.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ed C.

22 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful home on the coast in an ideal location

The Santa Barbara Crowns area is our favorite neighborhood in Bonaire. Very close to town but also right on the coast and easy to get to the wonderful dive sites up north like Oil Slick, 1000 Steps, Tolo, etc. This home is newly remodeled as of summer 2023 and very comfortable. Large beds in each bedroom along with bedroom AC units, lots of ceiling fans for the heat in the living room and the porches. The screened in porch is especially nice if mosquitoes are around. Great setup for dive gear with rinse tank and hanging lines, plus a short walk to a private ocean entry for swimming and diving. Host and house manager are very thoughtful and always available. Would highly recommend! We loved our stay here and will look to come back for future visits.

Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2023

About the host

Hosted by Shannon Callahan

We were fortunate to buy this house after staying in it as guests on a family diving trip. We absolutely fell in love with Bonaire and wanted to continue the previous owner's tradition of hosting.

Why they chose this property

Sabadeco was the only place we considered when looking for a Bonaire home. We love the quiet residential vibe and proximity to the fabulous Northern dive sites. Town is only a short drive if we want to shop or go out to dinner.

What makes this property unique

The privacy of this property is very unusual in Bonaire. We have an extra lot and lots of green space nearby and the immediate ocean and diving access is superb.

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Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 3

King Bedroom 2

Master Bedroom

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Bathroom 4

Master bathroom

Spaces

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