Furnished apartment with oceanview in building IV of Buddy Dive Resort. This apartment features 1 bedroom, a bathroom, and a spacious living room with an open kitchen and terrace. Private use is allowed: up to 2 months per year.

Layout

A fixed stone staircase leads to the upper floor, where the front door provides direct access to the bedroom, which includes air conditioning, a built-in wardrobe, and an en-suite bathroom. The simple bathroom is equipped with a wall-mounted toilet, a sink, and a shower.

Facing the ocean is the long living room with two French doors opening onto the terrace. The spacious porch offers seaviews and is ideally situated to enjoy the sunset. It also overlooks Blenny’s, the swimming pool, the lush tropical garden, and Klein Bonaire.

Upon entering the living room, the L-shaped kitchen is on the left. The kitchen features base cabinets with cherry wood fronts and a dark Corian countertop. It includes a stainless steel sink and a four-burner electric stove. On the right side is a large built-in closet and a dining area. The living room includes a two-seater sofa and two armchairs, with a sideboard and TV along the long wall. The porch has a table with four chairs.

Building 4 contains a total of 10 apartments: 5 on the ground floor and 5 upstairs. Unit 408 is located in the center of the upper level. The back of the apartment block borders the Sand Dollar Condominium. Buddy Dive is a 3-star hotel known for its good reviews and reputation. There is no elevator in the building.

Technical details

Surface:
# Resortroom: 560 sq.ft (52 m2)
# Covered porch oceanfront: 129 sq.ft (12 m2)
# Covered entree: 65 sq.ft (6 m2)
Total built area: 689 sq.ft (64 m2)

Private Use: Maximum 2 months per year.

Building 4 is part of a homeowners’ association (HOA) consisting of 10 apartments. Ownership share in the HOA: 1/10th.

There is a management agreement with Buddy Dive Resort, which handles the rental of all apartments. Building 4 has its own HOA, with most units owned by the resort itself. Annual revenues are distributed among all 10 apartments.

Annual costs in 2023 included:
# HOA contribution: $2,494.38 in 2023 ($2,308.39 in 2022)
# Investment contribution: $5,187.82 in 2023 ($7,076.76 in 2022)
# The net return in 2023 for apartment 408 was $3,901.40 ($5,261 in 2022).

The apartment is connected to the central sewage system (Kloaka). The resort complex includes 2 restaurants, a dive school with a drive-thru, a swimming pool, and a central reception.

Unique details

+ Fully furnished
+ Private use allowed up to 2 months per year
+ Ocean view
+ Well-known resort with positive reviews

Surroundings

Buddy Dive is located in Hato, in the “hotel zone,” between Sand Dollar Condominiums and Captain Don’s Habitat. There is a main entrance with reception and ample parking. Nearby amenities include a neighborhood shopping center, various restaurants, a gym, and a supermarket. The center of Kralendijk is just a 5-minute drive away.

Zoning plan

View zoning plan: Ruimtelijk Ontwikkelingsplan Bonaire
Read zoning plan description: Recreatie-Verblijfsrecreatie (Dutch only)