Modern apartment on the second floor in the boutique-style holiday complex Belnem House (2023). This fully furnished two-bedroom apartment features a living room with an open kitchen. From the spacious porch, you overlook the swimming pool.

Layout

Two-bedroom apartment of 94 m² (1,012 sq.ft). The layout includes a living room with an open kitchen, constructed in concrete and equipped with high-end appliances and a kitchen island. The interior design and overall look are modern and luxurious. Spanning the full width of the apartment is a covered balcony with both seating and lounge areas. There are two bedrooms, separated from each other by the hallway. The bathroom features a rain shower, sink, and toilet. The apartment is equipped with smoke detectors, air conditioning in both bedrooms, and an owner’s storage closet.

The resort is arranged around a tropical landscaped courtyard with a communal swimming pool (140 cm / 4.6 ft deep) and a palapa bar. There is no elevator in the complex. Belnem House has been designed as a fully off-grid development, powered exclusively by solar panels and solar water heaters. As a result, the apartments are entirely self-sufficient in terms of electricity and hot water, contributing to the sustainable character of the project.

Belnem House is a holiday resort with 18 apartments and 13 studios, situated in a prime location in the Belnem area. It consists of multiple buildings of up to three stories and is built on freehold land of 3,619 m² (38,955 sq.ft). Although the zoning designation is “Gemengd-IV,” which in principle allows for permanent residence, this type of use is not permitted under the Homeowners’ Association regulations.

Technical details

A property tax exemption has been granted for this apartment for a period of 10 years, valid through 2033. It is also important to note that no single owner holds more than 50% of the voting rights within the association.

The resort became operational in 2023, and from 2024 onward it has achieved an average occupancy rate of approximately 75%.

The apartment may be rented out exclusively through Belnem House Bonaire Bezit & Beheer BV. The apartment is part of an active Homeowners’ Association (HOA), which manages all matters related to maintenance, staff, and insurance. Bookings are generated through multiple channels, including Booking.com, Corendon, Expedia, as well as the resort’s own website.

Apartments and suites in resorts of this type are commonly purchased as investment properties. Management provides periodic reports detailing revenue, expenses, occupancy rates, and number of bookings. All owners pay a management fee for handling these services. Depending on the size of the investment, the net annual return may amount to several percent.

On a quarterly basis, rental income is settled against that quarter’s cost contribution and any owner usage. Based on current occupancy levels and expenses, the return can be conservatively estimated at approximately $1,400 per month.

Built area 94 m² (1,012 sq.ft):
# Apartment: 68 m² (732 sq.ft) —  6.8 x 10 meters
# Porch: 26 m² (280 sq.ft) — 2.6 x 10 meters

Reviews:
Tripadvisor: 5.0 out of 5 (89 reviews)
Expedia: 9.6 out of 10 (51 reviews)
Booking.com: 9.4 out of 10 (60 reviews)
Hotels.com: 9.6 out of 10 (51 reviews)

Unique details

+ Fully furnished
+ Short-term holiday rentals permitted
+ Property tax investment exemption valid through 2033
+ Occupancy rate above 75% in 2025
+ Spacious covered terrace with a view

Surroundings

Belnem House is located in the popular Belnem area, just 200 meters (650 ft) walking distance from Bachelor Beach and a short distance from the windsurfing and kitesurfing beaches. There are numerous dive schools in the area, and Belnem House is very conveniently situated for the southern shore dive locations of Bonaire. The center of Kralendijk, with all its amenities, can be reached within 10 minutes by car.

Zoning plan

View zoning plan: Ruimtelijk Ontwikkelingsplan Bonaire
Read zoning plan description: Gemengd-IV (Dutch only)