By cory (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #124) on Sunday, January 23, 2011 - 1:01 pm: |
We are planning our fourth trip for this November....we've stayed at den leman, caribbean club and coral paradise...all nice but ......thinking of Sandollar this time, 1 bdm unit, price is right, enjoyed diving with BDA (shore dives only) and location was fine....anybody have some pros-cons for me to consider, i would appreciate it greatly!
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By DIVER DEBBI (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #670) on Sunday, January 23, 2011 - 1:48 pm: |
we love staying at the Sandollar..everything you need is there, and easy walk to Chat& Browse and Lover's Ice Cream..the Bari reef easy and great night dive right off the dock...dive shop is friendly and good set up for tanks and gear..patio wall excellent for " happy hour " and sunset viewing
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By Chris (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #345) on Sunday, January 23, 2011 - 6:31 pm: |
We loved A1, closest to ocean with beautiful view from the patio (screened in).
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By cory (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #125) on Sunday, January 23, 2011 - 9:06 pm: |
thanks Chris, that is the kind of info im looking for.
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By cory (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #126) on Sunday, January 23, 2011 - 9:08 pm: |
a1 is that a 1 bdroom?
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By Chris (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #346) on Sunday, January 23, 2011 - 9:13 pm: |
It is a 1 bedroom You got mail
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By Bonnie C (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #131) on Monday, January 24, 2011 - 9:12 am: |
We stayed at the Sand Dollar years ago when we only had a week at a time. We have rented houses for quite a few years. Now we are staying 3 weeks. We checked out the Sand Dollar last year and were surprised to learn that there are no clothes washers available. I guess one can use the laundry service that the Sand Dollar provides. Has anyone used this? Is it convenient and reliable? I don't want to use my vacation hauling clothes to the laundromat in town!
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By Linda T. Henderson (BonaireTalker - Post #20) on Monday, January 24, 2011 - 1:58 pm: |
We're staying at Sand Dollar the end of March. A3 and A4 are outstanding studios. Housekeeping was great. Feel safe, especially with the nighttime security. We've stayed at several different locations on the island over the years and are now "hooked" on Sand Dollar. The studio apartments are perfect for the two of us and with Bari reef, BDA, & Chat & Browse so accessible, it's perfect for us. Generally we stay for 2 weeks and I wash the necessities in the sink and hang them out to dry in the ocean breeze.
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By Eric author of "Why is the Grass Green?" (Extraordinary BonaireTalker - Post #1552) on Monday, January 24, 2011 - 4:32 pm: |
We stayed at S$ in B7 Christmas before last and loved it. 2 bedroom. AC, TV, hardline internet connection, safe, full kitchen. Very clean and well decorated.
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By Vann Evans (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #133) on Monday, January 24, 2011 - 9:31 pm: |
Right upfront, I will say that I am very prejudiced-we own A4 Sand Dollar mentioned above(thanks for the nice compliment). We have stayed at Sand Dollar many times over the last 12 years(both before and after we purchased our unit). It has always been very pleasant-the location is perfect-far enough away to be quiet, close enough to get anywhere quickly. the amenities are close-bank, groceries, ice cream, Chat n Browse(internet cafe),restaurants and shopping. The house reef, Bari, is always full of fish life and easy entry/exit either from the pier or a small sandy beach. The dive shop is 75' from our front door.
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By cory (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #127) on Monday, January 24, 2011 - 10:37 pm: |
thanks Vann
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By Bill Mosel (BonaireTalker - Post #18) on Tuesday, January 25, 2011 - 12:23 am: |
Yes Cory there are a lot of individual owners that put there units for rent on their own. Unfortunately, I'm not one of them. However, I have used or been in contact with several owners and it has been a pleasure dealing with them. Sanddollar is a great place to stay. As mentioned earlier, Bari Reef is probably the best reef in Bonaire. If you would like to PM me I would be glad to give you the Info your looking for.
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By scott appelt (New BonaireTalk Poster - Post #6) on Tuesday, January 25, 2011 - 10:45 am: |
I have found vrbo.com to be a nice site for rentals
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By cory (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #130) on Saturday, January 29, 2011 - 11:08 am: |
Thank you to all that contributed to this thread, all my questions and more were answered....were booked!
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By Joe Stauber (BonaireTalker - Post #49) on Saturday, January 29, 2011 - 2:12 pm: |
Cory,
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