Part of the cluster of islands called Leeward Antilles, Bonaire is a heavenly island known for its largely flat terrain, majestic beaches, and wondrous coral reefs. In fact, the island’s capital, Kralendijk, means “coral reef” in Dutch. The municipality of Bonaire is administratively a part of Netherlands. It’s a veritable diver’s paradise, due to its clear waters rich in marine life, including parrotfish, seahorses, and sea turtles. On land, the island’s settled areas have a rich history, tracing back to its indigenous peoples, and then to the transatlantic slave trade that Bonaire was part of.
If you’ve set your heart towards a tropical getaway on this island, don’t forget to check out our list of the best vacation rentals in Bonaire, Caribbean Netherlands.
We handpicked these listings carefully, considering (wherever possible) Superhost status, recent guest reviews, location, accommodation type, prices, availability of dates, decor, and amenities. The image galleries get refreshed with the latest updates regularly. They were last updated on April 13, 2024.
1. Villa Sirena
This lovely waterside villa is part of a gated village, ensuring privacy, safety, and a well-maintained pool to jump into. You’ll have plenty of space to share with five of your friends or family, including a veranda where you can find the dining area as well as some loungers. There’s also an outdoor shower where you can rinse off after a dip, or use the area to wash your diving gear.
The community pool is ideal for those who don’t feel confident enough to swim in the sea.
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we loved the deck space as we could use different parts of it for breakfast lunch or dinnersafe easy comfortable nice view and overall no worriesCleanliness:
gated area is clean safe and boutique style ;-)Read more reviewsHost:
the service and communication with the agency and owner there was great
2. Roomy villa with private pool (from USD 240)
This spacious property is big enough to comfortably accommodate six people. The private pool has exactly six loungers as well. If you prefer the sand and seawater, a walkway that leads down to the beach is just across the street from the villa.
While there’s air-conditioning, you may not need it thanks to the cool sea breeze. The bedrooms are equipped with either king-size or queen-size beds, ensuring a restful sleep after a day of fun.
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furniture inside and outside is very comfortableeach of the balconies and the patio had a large dining table so eating outside was a pleasureRead more reviewsLocation:
quiet nice street yet close enough to everythinggreat house very quiet neighborhoodit's a perfect place to enjoy bonaire from
3. Kas LaMar (from USD 371)
Book this property to have a private resort all to yourself. With its pleasant architecture, beautiful decors and furnishing, and close proximity to the beach, this villa won’t disappoint you.
The airy bedrooms, stocked bathrooms, and equipped kitchen make this house a comfortable abode for six guests. There’s also a gas grill outside, so you can enjoy a barbecue evening. The pool area is beautifully decorated with sunloungers, a patio umbrella with seats, and a hammock for lazy days.
The property also has an outdoor shower where you can rinse yourself after a fun time on the beach.
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great pool and deck furniturethe a/c works great in every room and the pool is fantasticthe pool area is quiet private and easily enjoyed with all of the different groups of outdoor furnitureCleanliness:
the house was beautiful clean and functionalthe home was spotless upon our arrival and the towels and linens were all great qualitygreat pool very clean and a tremendous viewHost:
bauke and his staff are greatmarie is a great property manager and very helpfulthe housekeeper works hard to maintain the villa and the owner is super responsive to requests and questionslarry and marie are wonderful hosts as wellthe manager of the property marie was very informative and helpfulRead more reviewsLocation:
the location was perfectgreat house and locationvery short walk about 50 feet to great snorkeling and diving right at your back doornice location for diving the northern part of the islandhard to beat location for divers or relaxers
4. Casa Mira
This vacation rental boasts a wooden deck area with a breathtaking view of the sea, perfect for sky lovers. There’s also a walkway leading down to a diving point with a ladder.
Aspiring home chefs will absolutely love the state-of-the-art kitchen and its spacious counters. The screened porch is a fantastic area for dining alfresco, without needing to worry about mosquitoes. The living room has a variety of reading materials for perusal while sunbathing.
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fans during the day and air conditioning at night kept it very comfortablerooms are well appointed with individual ac units - all very comfortablenice kitchen that is well stocked with all of the essentials (pots pans etc)Cleanliness:
from inside the house to the outside it was clean and well furnishedfrom inside the house to the outside it was clean and well furnishedthe home is very clean immaculateHost:
the owners were also wonderful answering questions prior to our visitproperty managers are helpful and responsivebeautiful islandthe hosts are friendly helpful and answer all questions and messages usually same daydaniela and james were responsive and helpful with any questions or needs that came upowners are very engaging and work to make everything very easyRead more reviewsLocation:
very nice secluded location away from town however not too far awayideal spot overlooking water and walk to jump in the sea and snorkel
5. Kas Kris (from USD 214)
Kas Kris is a lovely property featuring a full kitchen, a pristine private pool, and a veranda with sea views. The bedrooms are equipped with fancy and comfy canopy beds that have mosquito nets, keeping you safe while you sleep. Take a walk in the garden and you might even chance upon resident animals such as parrots, hummingbirds, and iguanas.
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there is a beautiful patio and a relaxing poolthe beds are so comfortable the views are gorgeous the wildlife (parrots many other birds iguanas etcgood (king-size) beds toowe loved this place it was so charming and well designed plus comfortable and well stocked) are all so much fun to watch from the multiple comfortable sitting places outside and the glorious poolCleanliness:
• upon our arrival the house was clean and turn-key ready for gueststhe home is lovely clean and comfortableHost:
the owner was very easy to contact and very helpful in planningboth the property owner and property manager were also very nice and a pleasure to work withher manager nathalie was very pleasant readily available with concerns and responsive to our needs• out hostess nathalie was responsive and attentivethe owner kris has put a lot of thought into her beautiful home and it really showsRead more reviewsLocation:
the neighbourhood is very calm and safe
6. Casa Opalia (from USD 183)
If you’ve got a particularly large group vacationing in Bonaire, you’ll want to try this rental house that can sleep up to 10. With five bedrooms to sleep in, as well as a pool area with hammocks and a sofa, there’s enough room for all of you to stretch out. A crib can be arranged in case you’re traveling with a baby. The pool comes equipped with water jets that are good for relieving tired muscles.
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the pool and lounge was great once a week the pool boy came and polished everything upCleanliness:
it is clean and well taken care ofRead more reviewsHost:
the owners were able to procure a diving discount for us with dive friendsthe owners carla and paul were so accommodating and arnold their manager was the bestthe owners carla and paul were very responsive to our inquiriesthe communication with the owner and care taker is greatthe care taker arnold responds right away and will help you if you need anything
7. El Pueblo 9 (from USD 297)
Hear the crashing of the waves as you lounge peacefully on the lovely pool terrace in this villa. Sitting atop a rock cliff overlooking the sea, this rental unit features three spacious bedrooms, a garden, and the aforementioned pool. Sit back, put up your feet, or take a long nap while you let the sea wind play with your hair. The fully equipped kitchen comes with all the cookware and cutlery you need for preparing a feast.
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total privacy to-die-for view and the convenience of having our own pool were our favorite thingsthe wifi was strong enough for conference calls and very reliableso great to have an ocean view from the pool we plan to book again next yearRead more reviewsLocation:
great location away from kranendijk congestion and airport noisevery well decorated and kept and located in the quiet el pueblo community
8. Pelican's Nest (from USD 440)
Dive into the turquoise Caribbean Sea right from the garden of your own villa.
Three out of the four bedrooms here come with a king-size mattress, while the fourth has a comfy double bed. The bathrooms are equally lavish as the property, with a bathtub for soaking and a separate walk-in shower. The kitchen design is more functional. Plus, you can choose between an indoor and an outdoor area for dining.
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the house is amazing: location ocean views patio beds kitchenhaving four bathrooms for our group of 5 was greatthe bathrooms are spa likethe house had everything we needed for a comfortable staythis home is spacious comfortable quiet felt safe and has an outstanding back yard to the seaCleanliness:
the house was very clean and was in an amazing locationHost:
matthew is an amazing host and his house is beautifulan amazing house and a wonderful hostmatthieu and jana were perfect hosts accommodating (and sometimes anticipating) our every needsfenna met us at the airport with a friendly smile and two trucksRead more reviewsLocation:
the location is perfectthe house is minutes away from the airport and perfectly located on a quiet streeta wonderful location beautiful views and great hostsit's the perfect place to create an annual family dive tradition
9. Villa MAC (from USD 195)
Villa MAC is a posh villa that features trendy interiors, comfy living spaces, and a private swimming pool. The three bedrooms can house up to six guests, making this rental a good choice for a medium-sized family or group of friends.
The kitchen features all the appliances for preparing the fresh seafood you can buy from the town markets. There’s also a barbecue outside if you prefer grilled fish. The outdoor living area doubles as an alfresco dining area, so you can continue to enjoy the views while relishing the delicious food.
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the pool/deck was spacious and relaxingthe rooms each had great ac and nice hammocks to relax after a day of divingnice outdoor area with poolCleanliness:
great clean house in central locationsuper spacious house very cozy very neat and cleanamazing host and an exceptionally clean houseloved the outdoor eating area and space to wash and dry our dive gearHost:
evelina is a great host and was ready to answer all our questionshost was quick to respond and incredibly helpfulevelina is a fantastic host and will try her best to make you feel at homethe hosts were wonderfully communicative and home exactly as advertisedRead more reviewsLocation:
convenient safe locationloved the location close to grocery stores and central to dive spotsperfect location (a few minutes from the mainstreet)great location and evelina is a fantastic hostloved having an outdoor pool shower and gear wash station
10. Prikichi
This lovely rental for two has everything you’d expect from a home away from home, and then some more. The house has an air-conditioned bedroom, a shower in the bathroom, and a kitchen equipped with a gas stove and microwave. Outdoors, you’ll have access to a garden with a terraced patio, and a shared pool with sunloungers.
Laze by the pool anytime you want, be it for sunbathing or watching the sea or the stars. At night, you can arrange an intimate dinner for two on the terrace. Start the day with a cup of coffee and be greeted by native wildlife such as birds and lizards.
Kralendijk, Bonaire, Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and SabaSuperhost
Accommodates: 2
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the bed is comfortable with an air conditioning unit providing nice sleeping conditionsthe common grounds have a stunning view and nice swimming poolwifi was great in the guest house tooand a lovely and spacious outside terrace/deck overlooking the pool and the sea further awaythe zeezicht was the perfect backdrop for our breakfasts on the porch and sunsets were stunningCleanliness:
the house was clean and provided more than what we neededHost:
jacqueline is a fantastic hostwe had a wonderful stay at prikichi apartment with the perfect hosts jacqueline and paulwe could not ask for hosts more friendly and helpful than paul and jacquelineour hosts jacqueline and paul also live on site in their beautiful houseRead more reviewsLocation:
all in all a wondeful experience in a beautiful location with sweet caring yet discreet hoststhe location is aaa with a beautiful garden and ocean viewgreat place in a fabulous location and a welcoming host - highly recommendedback to bonaire this will be the place we will definitely stay
A dreamy island getaway in the Caribbean
Bonaire is famous for its sunny beaches, beautiful turquoise water, and plenty of underwater adventures. Enjoy a relaxing vacation by having your own home away from home on the island. Book one of these rental units in Bonaire, Caribbean Netherlands, and enjoy the vacation of your dreams.
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