I rarely have given 5 star ratings as it's not that difficult to find a few nagging issues (i.e. uncomfortable bed, not as described, etc.). However, this time I am making an exception. We took a risk on renting the property because it had not yet been reviewed when we booked it. Even so, it showed promise and we were so glad we took that risk.
Andre was wonderful to deal with. He not only presented the advertisement accurately, but he answered every question, provided additional helpful information, and even supplied some niceties (i.e. beer) and some breakfast supplies (eggs, cheese, croissants, etc) to ensure we got off to a good start. He helped us obtain a rental vehicle, a discount on diving, and even checked in on us (via email) early on to make sure everything was going well. He was outstanding.
The condo sits on the first floor and is an end unit making it very peaceful. The neighbors above us were either gone or as quiet as mice because we never heard anything. The neighbors next door are quiet and very friendly. The deck sits looking over the canal and the ocean so you can see the water and boats passing. You can even snorkel right off the property, a nice beach sits just outside the complex, and diving sights are close by. At night it provided a wonderful view of the city lights across the water. The kitchen was nicely supplied and everything worked (but the blender, couldn't figure it out). I think it would be nice to add a couple of sharp knives, but I can't say anything else was needed. The bedroom had plenty of room and the air conditioning kept it very comfortable at night. The bed was also very comfortable leaving us with good sleep throughout our stay. There is an available a/c unit for the living area, but the winds blowing through the condo kept it very comfortable during the day. The shower was very nice and there was more hot water available than most homes in the Caribbean.
Suffice it to say, we will be traveling to Bonaire again next year and we are hopeful that we can rent this property again.