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Bonaire Map
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Introduction
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Houses
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Commercial Property
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Investment Property
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Apartments
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Land
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Just Listed
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3D Tours
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Charity Spotlight: Voedselbank (Food Bank) 36
Buying Real Estate and Residing in Bonaire 37
CONTACT US Kaya Grandi 24-A, downtown Kralendijk Tel: + 599-717-7362 in Bonaire Toll free from the US: +1-866-611-7362 www.bonairehomes.com www.rentalsbonaire.com info@bonairehomes.com Find Us on Facebook and Instagram! www.facebook.com/REMAXBonaire www.instagram.com/remaxparadisehomesbonaire On the cover: Hamlet Villa 12. See page 6 for details.
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Bon Bini (Welcome) to Bonaire! If you’re reading this, you’re already a fan of Bonaire, our island paradise whose charms extend from its beautiful waterfronts to its backcountry bird habitats. Maybe you’ve lain under the sun on our gorgeous beaches and participated in our world-class watersports--scuba diving and snorkeling, kite-boarding and windsurfing. If Bonaire’s never-ending summers, always-dazzling sunsets and welcoming culture have you considering a place of your own, we’re here to help. Whether it’s a parttime vacation villa or a full-time retirement home, an apartment overlooking the sea, a family home in the hills, or a building lot for the blueprints of your dreams, we can lead you to your own slice of paradise. As you’ll see in the following pages, we have listings to suit every budget and every design style, from traditional island architecture to modern new construction. If you see something you like here, you can always find more information and photos, along with new state-of-the-art 3D tours, on our website at bonairehomes.com RE/MAX Paradise Homes – Bonaire can help with all your real estate needs on the island. In addition to residential real estate transactions, we also handle vacation and long-term rentals and property management, commercial transactions and appraisals. Our office provides expert consulting on a wide range of real estate matters. We’re always happy to see new faces in our office, which is conveniently located on Kralendijk’s main street, at 24-A Kaya Grandi. Stop by and check out our ever-changing window display of all the latest listings. Keep up with us from afar by following our Facebook page, where you can also sign up to our monthly newsletter (facebook.com/REMAXBonaire). Find even more island photos and listings news on our Instagram feed (www.instagram.com/ remaxparadisehomesbonaire). Meanwhile, dive in to our offerings, starting with featured houses on the next page. Bob Bartikoski | Broker/Owner And the Entire RE/MAX Paradise Homes – Bonaire Team Office: +599-717-7362 | US Toll-Free: +1-866-611-7362 info@bonairehomes.com 3
HOUSES Our inventory of stand-alone, single-family homes offers options for every budget, from modest family homes in Bonaire’s well-established neighborhoods to grand villas offering every luxury and sweeping sea views. From traditional island style to modern European construction – and even unique, off-the-grid eco-friendly design -- we have a range of aesthetics to suit your personal taste. Many of our homes are move-in ready, and come completely furnished. Others are blank slates ready for your own personalization. Make a list of your “must-haves” and your “would-be-nices,” and let us know how to help narrow your search.
Crown Keys 21 | $1,999,500 This fabulous butterfly-shaped home in Sabadeco offers oceanfront living with every amenity you could desire. Its four bedrooms are set up as one super-private master suite, two guest rooms and a separate apartment – each with their own private bathrooms. Finished with careful attention to detail, high-end materials and luxury brand appliances, this villa dazzles on more than a half-acre of owned land overlooking the azure-blue ocean. The main house also includes a pool, an office, a gym, a large garage, and two guest powder rooms, as well as covered porches with sea views. The apartment is fully self-contained, with its own entrance, kitchen and living area. 4
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Crown Court 13 | $1,450,000 Castillo Quillermo is one of the largest villas on Bonaire located in the luxurious residential area of Sabadeco. The villa consists of spacious and luxurious rooms (7 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms) and is surrounded by palm trees and tropical vegetation that provide lots of privacy. There is the possibility to easily divide the ground and first floor into 2 separate units with its own entrance. Words cannot describe the full potential of this property.
Crown Terrace 34 | $1,035,000 Just walking into this home takes your breath away! The simple yet elegant floor plan plus the meticulous attention to detail makes this a one of a kind home on Bonaire. Perched high in Sabadeco Terrace, this home enjoys a view over the entire western side of the island. Views to Klein Bonaire are limitless. The villa has a sleek, modern design yet is open and inviting. You need to see this home in order to appreciate the thoughtfulness of its design and quality of its construction. 5
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Crown Ridges 15 | $1,050,000 Move right in to this furnished turn-key villa, and wake up every morning to sunshine on turquoise water in the master suite. This three-bedroom, twobathroom house in Sabadeco offers easy beach access, its own pool and plenty of room for guests and entertaining. With a custom chef’s kitchen, spacious porches and a pool overlooking the ocean, this property also offers excellent rental potential as an investment. Take a virtual 3D tour here: tinyurl.com/m5oyd3b.
Hamlet Villa 12 | $994,900 Everything you’ve dreamed of in a beach home is waiting for you at Hamlet Villa 12. This stunning 6 bedroom, 6 bath beachfront villa features sweeping ocean views and your own private beach access. If you are looking for an investment property, this tropical waterfront paradise is the ideal vacation rental. The floor plan is also perfect for a combination of owner’s home and rental suites. Take a virtual 3D tour here: tinyurl.com/ydfew6da. 6
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Crown West 222 | $895,000 This brand-new luxury villa nestled in the Sabadeco hillside checks every box on your wish list: expansive living space, sweeping sea views, plenty of bedrooms, privacy, swimming pool and a separate guest apartment. Situated in a cul-desac on a large lot of owned land (1923 m2) in one of Bonaire’s most sought-after neighborhoods, Crown West 222 promises quiet enjoyment of spectacular sunsets on a large covered terrace, a gourmet kitchen and scenic setting. Take a virtual 3D tour here: tinyurl.com/mw7yydj.
Luga Aleha 13 | $549,000 This gorgeous villa provides luxurious, eco-friendly living on 25 acres in Bonaire’s natural environment. Completely self-sufficient, it offers all the modern amenities of a conventional house using only wind and solar power. Large glass walls retract to connect the living spaces directly to the outdoors, while two spacious bedrooms offer privacy. The gated development of about 30 home sites is a one-of-a-kind community on the island that celebrates nature at its most breathtaking. Take a virtual 3D tour here: tinyurl.com/kwufog6. 7
HOUSES Kaya Safir 13 | $1,390,000 • • • • • •
Located in Santa Barbara 8 bedrooms / 7 bathrooms Lot size: 4700 m2, owned land Total living area: 1300 m2 2 houses + 1 guest house Pool, large garden, garage
Crown Villa 14 | $895,000 • • • • • •
Located in Sabadeco 5 bedrooms / 4 bathrooms Lot size: 3325 m2, owned land Total living area: 700 m2 Lush tropical garden with pool Roof terrace with ocean views
Saramaca 3 | $699,500 • • • • • •
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Located at Kaya International 3 bedrooms / 2 bathrooms Lot size: 731 m2, lease land Total living area: 185 m2 Pool with sundeck and gazebo Private boat dock, ocean access
HOUSES Playa Lechi 14 | $695,000 • • • • • •
Located in Kralendijk on Boulevard 2 bedrooms / 2 bathrooms Lot size: 417 m2, owned land Large porch with ocean views 5 minute walk to downtown 3D tour: tinyurl.com/md9bltm
Crown Terrace 2 | $675,000 • • • • • •
Located in Sabadeco 3 bedrooms / 2 bathrooms Separate 2 bedroom apartment Lot size: 1607 m2, owned land Total living area: 578 m2 Pool, ocean views, large garden
Crown Shores 29 | $495,000 • • • • • •
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Located in Sabadeco 4 bedrooms / 2 bathrooms Lot size: 1982 m2, owned land Total living area: 226 m2 Ocean access Large roof deck with ocean views
HOUSES J.A. Abraham Boulevard 86 | $480,000 • • • • • •
Located in Kralendijk 3 bedrooms / 2 bathrooms Lot size: 518 m2, lease land Total living area: 125 m2 Direct access to the waterway Excellent state of repair
La Palma 54 | $395,000 • • • • • •
Located in La Palma 3 bedrooms / 2 bathrooms Lot size: 964 m2, owned land Total living area: 199 m2 Spacious covered back porch New construction
Kaya Zirkon 3 | $375,000 • • • • • •
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Located in Republiek House: 2 bedrooms / 1 bathroom 2 separate apartments Lot size: 1792 m2, lease land Total living area: 267 m2 Wide island and ocean views
HOUSES Kaya Inglaterra 9A | $339,000 • • • • • •
Located in Kralendijk 4 bedrooms / 3.5 bathrooms Lot size: 449 m2, lease land Total living area: 240 m2 Within walking distance to town Owner financing possible
J.A. Abraham Boulevard 10 | $330,000 • • • • •
Located in Kralendijk 3 bedrooms / 2 bathrooms Lot size: 273 m2, owned land Total living area: 100 m2 Just a few minutes walk to town and steps away from the ocean
Kaya Sabalo 25 | $325,000 • • • • • •
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Located in Santa Barbara 3 bedrooms / 2.5 bathrooms Lot size: 524 m2, lease land Total living area: 185 m2 Spacious covered porch, pool 3D tour: tinyurl.com/ybsu3aqr
HOUSES Waterlands Cottage 11 | $320,000 • • • • • •
Located in Waterlands Village 2 bedrooms / 2 bathrooms Lot size: 355 m2, lease land Total living area: 144 m2 Shared pool with gazebo Sold completely furnished
Kaya Virgo 15 | $299,000 • • • • • •
Located in Belnem 3 bedrooms / 2 bathrooms Lot size: 834 m2, lease land Total living area: 186 m2 Spacious open floor plan Large covered porch on the wind
Bonaire Exclusief 23 | $289,000 • • • • • •
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Located in Antriol 3 bedrooms / 2 bathrooms Lot size: 715 m2, owned land Total living area: 242 m2 Separate 1 bed/1 bath apartment Great rental possibilities
HOUSES Kaya Luna 3 | $275,000 • • • • • •
Located in Belnem 2 apartments each 2 bed / 1 bath Office with kitchen and bathroom Lot size: 938 m2, lease land Close to Bachelor’s Beach 3D tour: tinyurl.com/ybg6qo93
Kaya Nikiboko Zuid 64 | $239,500 • • • • • •
Located in Nikiboko 3 bedrooms / 2 bathrooms Lot size: 749 m2, lease land Total living area: 209 m2 Large covered L-shaped porch Close to school and stores
Lagoen Hill 71 A & B | $239,000 • • • • • • •
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Located in Lagoen Hill 2 apartments under one roof each apt. 2 bedrooms / 1 bathroom Lot size: 1153 m2, owned land Living area: 95 m2 per apartment Large garden, rental history 3D tour: tinyurl.com/yby374lo
HOUSES Lagoen Hill 54A | $199,000 • • • • • •
Located in Lagoen Hill 2 bedrooms / 2 bathrooms Lot size: 686 m2, owned land Total living area: 144 m2 Nice garden overlooking the kunuku Loft space for office/extra bedroom
Kaya Saturnus 41 A or C | $195,000 • • • • • •
Located in Belnem 2 bedrooms / 2 bathrooms Lot size: 744 m2, lease land Total living area: 115 m2 Walking distance to the ocean Top quality materials & construction
Kaya Arihara 10 | $189,000 • • • • • •
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Located in Noord Salinja 2 bedrooms / 2 bathrooms Lot size: 385 m2, lease land Total living area: 137 m2 Fully renovated/updated, garage 3D tour: tinyurl.com/kl42tyz
HOUSES Lagoen Hill 73 | $185,000 • • • • • •
Located in Lagoen Hill 2 bedrooms / 2 bathrooms Lot size: 607 m2, owned land Total living area: 110 m2 Quiet residential neighborhood Communal swimming pool
Kaya Piedra Precioso 44 | $165,000 • • • • • •
Located in Republiek 3 bedrooms / 1 bathroom Lot size: 628 m2, lease land Nice residential neighborhood Covered porch, off-street parking 5 minute drive to Kralendijk
Kaya Oneida 2 | $99,000 • • • • • •
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Located in Noord Salinja 2 bedrooms / 1 bathroom Lot 658 size: 581 m2, owned land Lot 659 size: 789 m2, owned land Just a 5 minute drive to Kralendijk Large lot with lots of possibilities
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COMMERCIAL PROPERTY
Kaya Industria Pariba Lot 2878 | $1.2 million This large well-constructed property is in a busy commercial location and is an excellent location for a manufacturing business with over 1030 m2 / 11086 sq. ft. of high bay manufacturing and warehouse space. This space is perfect for largescale manufacturing, cargo handling, warehousing and storage, self-storage, or your business! In addition the property includes a large, upscale storefront (283 m2 / 3046 sq. ft. ) with a full counter, tiled floors, and two modern bathrooms for customers. This space can also be divided into offices for your business. The first floor spacious apartment (283 m2 / 3046 sq. ft.) has a large open concept kitchen and living room, three large bedrooms, each with an en-suite bathroom and separate laundry/storage room. The apartment has number of high-end finishes including custom-made doors and kitchen cabinets. There is even a roof deck where you can enjoy a nice sunset along with the cool ocean breezes. Manufacturing equipment, inventory, and furniture, not included. Take a 3D Virtual Tour here: showroom + apartment : tinyurl.com/y9ds29ph Warehouse + workshop : tinyurl.com/y75s943f 17
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Kaya Gobernador Nicolaas Debrot 21 | $549,000 Residential building located on the main road to downtown Kralendijk. Consisting of: 7 bedrooms with each en-suite bathroom, living room, large kitchen, spacious covered porch and storage. Lot size: 697 m2 / 7502 sq. ft. lease land.
Kaya Gobernador Nicolaas Debrot 26 | $529,000 Commercial building located on the main road to downtown Kralendijk. Consisting of: 1 lab, 2 classrooms, 4 offices, 1 kitchen, 3 toilets, 2 showers, covered porch and storage rooms. Lot size: 660 m2 / 7113 sq. ft. lease land. 18
INVESTMENT PROPERTY
ALMOST SOLD OUT!
Caribbean Club Cottages
Prices start at $55,000 Located north of Kralendijk at the foot of Bonaire’s hills and just steps away from the most pristine dive sites, you’ll find Caribbean Club Bonaire. This friendly 39-unit resort combines affordable accommodations with full resort facilities, a restaurant, bar, two swimming pools, an on-premises dive shop/activity center, along with front office and security services. A wide range of room types make Caribbean Club Bonaire a unique resort. Several one-bedroom cottages are still available. The cottages are subject to a four-year property management contract. The contract can be ended as of September 30, 2021, with 1 year notice. 19
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Caribbean Club Cottages
Picture yourself in one of the cottages on a 3D Virtual Tour at: # 204 tinyurl.com/mwbzxft # 205 tinyurl.com/mbn97my # 211 tinyurl.com/l5npwmv # 214 tinyurl.com/ksgxulc # 215 tinyurl.com/m68sqbq 20
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Kaya Kuarts Apartments and Building Lot | $400,000 This property consists of 3 apartments and an adjacent building lot where you can build your own home. Located in the residential neighborhood of Santa Barbara at the end of a quiet street. All 3 apartments are completely furnished and currently rented out long term. Each apartment features an open living room, kitchen, two bedrooms with AC and one bathroom. The spacious terrace and the swimming pool can be used by all the tenants. There is storage for every apartment and room to build more.
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APARTMENTS Bonaire’s apartment buildings and townhouse complexes offer affordable island living in a variety of settings – beachfront, along the boulevard in town, sprinkled throughout neighborhoods both old and new. Providing communal amenities such as gardens, pools and on-site dive shops, multi-family housing comes in all shapes and sizes, from basic, affordable crashpads to luxury penthouses. Apartments and townhomes make great getaways that can also provide vacation rental income to defray your own expenses.
Playa Lechi Residence 4 | $449,000 Oceanfront 2 bedroom / 2 bathroom ground floor condo with unobstructed ocean views, storage unit, parking place and pool with gazebo. Located right on the boulevard close to restaurants and shops. Take a 3D tour here: tinyurl.com/lmynhud. 23
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EEG Boulevard 92 Apartment 2 | $549,000 Located directly on the water with easy ocean access, this property is surrounded by palm, coconut and bougainvillea trees. This top floor 2 bedroom / 2 bathroom apartment offers 195 m2 living area right on the water in the quiet neighborhood of Belnem. This hidden piece of paradise offers you a panoramic ocean view, private ocean entry ideal for divers and snorklers and breathtaking sunsets. Take a 3D tour here: tinyurl.com/y8vt3800.
Den Laman Dradu Suite | $469,000 Part of the 15-unit Den Laman Resort, this 2 bedroom corner apartment is located on the second floor. It has a spacious kitchen, living/dining area, and each bedroom has its own private bath. The large balcony provides unobstructed ocean views to the north and west. The complex is located opposite dive site “Bari Reef�, has an on site dive shop and it is just a few minutes drive to downtown Kralendijk. The unit is being sold completely furnished. Great rental opportunity. 24
APARTMENTS The Shores Residence 7 | $950,000 • • • • • •
Located on the Boulevard 3 bedrooms / 2.5 bathrooms Total living area: 300 m2 Ocean and Klein Bonaire views Private secured elevator Pool, garden, parking space
Sea Side Suites | $795,000 • • • • • •
Located on the Boulevard 3 bedrooms / 3 bathrooms Total living area: 205 m2 Unobstructed ocean views Communal pool with hot tub High quality construction
Dive Inn Apartments | $515,000 • • • • • •
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Located on the Boulevard 2 bedrooms / 2 bathrooms Total living area: 145 m2 Beautiful ocean views Waterfront at Cha Cha Beach Built with high quality materials
APARTMENTS Perla Boneriano - Morotin | $288,800 • Located in Hato • 2 bedrooms / 2.5 bathrooms • Total living area: 125 m2 • Close to the ocean and dive shops • Swimming pool, fully furnished • Ground or top floor apartment • 3D tour: tinyurl.com/k87wfch
Windsock Apartment 5 | $275,000 • • • • • •
Located in Belnem 2 bedrooms / 2 bathrooms Total living area: 140 m2 Access to private beach Garden with swimming pool Excellent rental possibilities
Club Nautico Apartment | $199,000 • • • • • • •
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Building 3 Apartment 6 Located on the boulevard 1 bedroom / 1 bathroom Total living area: 110 m2 Great ocean views Fully furnished Within walking distance to town
APARTMENTS Perla Boneriano - Kokolishi | $185,000 • • • • • • •
Located in Hato 1 bedroom / 1 bathroom Total living area: 75 m2 Close to the ocean Spacious living, fully furnished Great rental opportunities 3D tour: tinyurl.com/kzsbaf9
Courtyard Village - Trupial | $185,000 • • • • • •
Located in Antriol 3 bedrooms / 2 bathrooms Total living area: 112 m2 Great rental possibilities Communal swimming pool Close to town and the beach
Bridanda Apartment 8 | $149,500 • • • • • • •
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Located in Hato 1 bedroom / 1 bathroom Total living area: 48 m2 Great rental possibilities, furnished Communal swimming pool Large covered wooden porch 3D tour: tinyurl.com/y8ms2l6g
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LAND So you’re ready to buy in Bonaire, but your dream house just doesn’t seem to exist yet. We can help you find the perfect spot to design your own, with parcels for sale all over the island. Whether it’s direct beach access or just a beach view, a close-knit neighborhood or extreme privacy, we’ve got the site. Start your imagination engines and have a look at our inventory of building lots.
Luga Aleha Lot 19 | $225,000 This is a great opportunity to buy into a planned gated community containing about 30 homes on very large lots in a 750-acre development designed by naturelovers. Build your off-the-grid dream home surrounded by Bonaire’s natural beauty, harnessing wind and solar power. Building restriction apply. Lot size : 112,757 square meters. 29
LAND Punt Vierkant Lot 730 | $499,000 • Located in Punt Vierkant • Lot size: 642 m2, lease land • 3 different sets of building plans available for a 3 bed / 3 bath home • Unobstructed ocean views • Direct ocean access
Road to Sorobon | $139,000 • • • • • •
Located in Lac Bay area Lot size: 3280 m2, owned land Building restrictions apply Utilities services at the road Close to Sorobon and the mangroves Building permit in place
Crown West 214 | $135,000 • • • • •
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Located in Sabadeco Lot size: 1715 m2, owned land Prestigious neighborhood Just a 10 minute drive to town Amazing views over Klein Bonaire and the Caribbean Sea
LAND Crown Terrace 81 | $125,000 • Located in Sabadeco • Lot size: 1571 m2, owned land • Flat and clean parcel, ready to start building immediately • Building drawings available • Situated on one of the highest points
Bolivia Lots 2 & 3 | 115,000 each or $197,000 for both • • • • •
Located in Bolivia Lot size: each 4047 m2, owned land Unobstructed breathtaking views Unspoiled flora and fauna Excellent building possibilities
Kaya Nikiboko Zuid Lot 1080 | $97,500 • • • •
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Located in Nikiboko Zuid Lot size: 750 m2, owned land Residential and/or commercial use Perfect location, across the street from Van Den Tweel Supermarket, close to a busy intersection
LAND Sabal Palm Lot 93 | $80,000 • • • • •
Located in Sabal Palm Lot size: 1090 m2, owned land No time frame to start building Popular residential neighborhood Just a few minutes drive to town and close to the southern dive sites
Kaya Diamanta Lot 1402 | $60,000 • Located in Santa Barbara • Lot size: 1022 m2, owned land • Expansive views over the ocean and Klein Bonaire • No timeframe to start building • 5 minute drive to Kralendijk
Hato Lot 4-D-2945 | $42,500 • • • • •
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Located in Hato Lot size: 548 m2, lease land No building obligation Quiet residential area Close to downtown Kralendijk
JUST LISTED: Resort for Sale
Boutique Resort Steps Away From The Ocean
If you have ever dreamed about having your own amazing and tropical resort, this could be your investment of a lifetime! This popular, highly-rated boutique resort offers every vacationer’s dream holiday on Bonaire. Opened in 2009, the resort consists of 9 cottages: 6 deluxe cottages and 3 superior cottages, with land of 2400 m2 / 25833 st. ft. Lush tropical gardens, swimming pool and a Jacuzzis complete the oasis. Also included in the sale is room to expand, with additional land of 2290 m2 / 24649 sq. ft. at the rear of the property. Price on request 33
JUST LISTED: New Properties Fresh on the Market Sand Dollar F5 | $189,000 • • • •
Located in Hato, oceanfront 1 living-bedroom / 1 bathroom Oceanfront ground floor condo Completely renovated with gourmet kitchen and large bathroom • Great rental possibilities, turn-key • 3D tour: tinyurl.com/yd4nmlpr
Club Nautico Apartment | $269,000 • • • • • •
Building 2 Apartment 3 Located on the boulevard 1 bedroom / 1 bathroom Total living area: 110 m2 Fully furnished Unobstructed ocean views
Kaya Jaspe 26A | $460,000 • • • • • •
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Located in Santa Barbara 3 bedrooms / 3 bathrooms Lot size: 839 m2 owned land Total Living area: 280 m2 Pool with Jacuzzi, garage, storage Sold completely finished
3D VIRTUAL TOURS
Tour your dream home on Bonaire without leaving your chair! RE/MAX Paradise Homes--Bonaire is the first real estate broker on the island to employ state-of-the-art 3D virtual tours as a unique selling tool. Using just a simple internet connection, buyers can walk through our listings, passing through each room, experiencing the views and seeing close-ups of details such as kitchen appliances. Buyers can now view both two-dimensional floor plans and threedimensional “dollhouse� perspectives to check out their dream homes from anywhere in the world. For more tech-savvy buyers, our 3D tours also provide a full virtual reality experience via a mobile phone (both iPhone and Android devices) and a 3D viewer such as Google cardboard, plus the Matterport VR App. This tool allows us to show off properties in a whole new way, saving buyers time and hassle while they search for their dream home or apartment. See how our 3D tours work with a few of our listings, as noted throughout our catalog. Thanks to this technology, RE/MAX Paradise Homes--Bonaire can offer open houses of our listings 24/7/365 from your computer, tablet or mobile phone, so give us a call at 599-717-7362 or send us an email at info@bonairehomes.com.
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CHARITY SPOTLIGHT: VOEDSELBANK (FOOD BANK) Now in its fourth year of operation, Stichting Voedselbank Bonaire boosts the pantries of island families who need help putting food on their tables. The last Saturday of each month, volunteers collect donations at Van den Tweel supermarket from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Items can be brought from home or bought at the market and dropped off on the way out. Their wish list includes staples such as cooking oil, milk and juice, nonperishable canned goods such as tinned meat, fish, fruits and vegetables, and household supplies such as toilet paper and laundry soap. Cash is also accepted, and used to purchase additional food and supplies. If you’d like to donate time, volunteers are needed in shifts to staff the table at the market once a month, and also to assist with packaging on the Monday following collection. Volunteers who speak Papiamento and Spanish are particularly needed. You can also donate funds directly via the group’s account at Girobank Bonaire, account #21101128. For more information, check out the group’s Facebook page, or email voedselbankbonaire@gmail.com.
Editor’s Note: We feature local nonprofits each month in our newsletter. Each organization we feature receives a donation from RE/MAX Paradise Homes Bonaire. If you would like to nominate a local charity for this feature, please email us at info@bonairehomes.com. 36
Buying Real Estate and Residing in Bonaire: What You Need to Know Bonaire is a great place to invest in a second home, no matter where you reside primarily. And thanks to changing rules, it’s also easier and more beneficial than ever, especially for Americans, to become a permanent resident. A few reasons Bonaire real estate is a good investment: legendary fabulous weather that carries virtually no risk of hurricanes; political stability afforded by the island’s legal status as a municipality of Holland; a growing local economy; modern amenities such as high-speed internet and quality health care services; a welcoming local culture. The number one reason, though? Residential real estate here is very affordable, and offers big bang for the buck. Always dreamed of private beach access, your own boat dock, ocean vistas and tropical sunset cocktails on your patio? On Bonaire, they can be yours for a fraction of the prices you’ll find on other Caribbean islands--or mainland coasts. Thinking about taking the plunge? Knowing a few basic ground rules can make the process of purchasing a home in a foreign land a little less daunting. Most importantly, there are no restrictions on the sales of real estate to nonresidents. Property owners enjoy strong legal protections similar to property rights in North America and most European countries, no matter their primary residency. The sales process is very similar to buying real estate in the U.S., Canada or Europe. Both buyers and sellers can engage an agent to represent them, and carry out negotiations on their behalf. Mortgages are available from local banks, though there are regulations specific to the island that we can detail for you. The legal end of the process is overseen by a governmental authority known as a Notaris, who functions as the title insurance company, supervises the deed transfer and handles the escrow funds. Becoming a permanent resident in Bonaire carries additional benefits, including access to free health care and lower property and income taxes. The RE/MAX Paradise Homes – Bonaire staff are experts in all things local, and happy to provide more details and answer questions anytime.
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