Reviews of Property: Beautiful, Oceanfront, One-Bedroom Condo at Sand Dollar
Description
Condo, 850 sq. ft.,
1 Bedroom, Sleeps 4, 1 Bathroom
1 Bedroom, Sleeps 4, 1 Bathroom
Facilities
resort, waterfront,
private pool,
daily maid service,
tennis court,
garden
Rates
per property
Set rates in US Dollars
Set rates in US Dollars
$140 -
$175/night
$980 - $1,225/week
$980 - $1,225/week
GBP Conversion - Estimated
£84 -
£105/night £587 - £734/week
Tara Wray
Speaks: English
23 Reviews of Property 147644 on Bonaire
Teriffic apartment
Review Submitted: May 11, 2009
Date of Stay: April 2009
We stayed in Unit A-15 the last week in April 2009. This was our 8th or 9th trip to Bonaire, but our first at Sand Dollar.
Our experience was a pleasure from the start. The owner was gracious, honest and very helpful. The lease agreement was straight forward and uncomplicated. Best of all, when we arrived at 5:15 AM on Sunday, the guard had our room keys ready, so we were in the unit in minutes.
We loved this apartment! We immediately felt at home. Despite our careful reading of the unit description, the apartment seemed larger than we expected. There were plenty of closets and drawers for all of our clothes. The dining and living room area was spacious. We loved the screened-in porch, where we could read. Best of all, the shower in the bathroom was one of the better ones on the island!
Our dealing with Sand Dollar also went perfectly. We had a small problem with one of the AC units and Sand Dollar had the problem fixed within an hour. Housekeeping was excellent and we had all the fluffy towels we requested.
Another plus is the location of this unit. It is on the first floor, close to a parking area and a small commercial development were we purchased internet service (worked in the room), ice cream and even some very good wine - how convenient! It is a short 3 minute walk from the dive shop and dock.
Bottom line - we plan to stay there again. We loved it.
Our experience was a pleasure from the start. The owner was gracious, honest and very helpful. The lease agreement was straight forward and uncomplicated. Best of all, when we arrived at 5:15 AM on Sunday, the guard had our room keys ready, so we were in the unit in minutes.
We loved this apartment! We immediately felt at home. Despite our careful reading of the unit description, the apartment seemed larger than we expected. There were plenty of closets and drawers for all of our clothes. The dining and living room area was spacious. We loved the screened-in porch, where we could read. Best of all, the shower in the bathroom was one of the better ones on the island!
Our dealing with Sand Dollar also went perfectly. We had a small problem with one of the AC units and Sand Dollar had the problem fixed within an hour. Housekeeping was excellent and we had all the fluffy towels we requested.
Another plus is the location of this unit. It is on the first floor, close to a parking area and a small commercial development were we purchased internet service (worked in the room), ice cream and even some very good wine - how convenient! It is a short 3 minute walk from the dive shop and dock.
Bottom line - we plan to stay there again. We loved it.
Perfect
Review Submitted: August 28, 2009
Date of Stay: July 2009
Tara was absolutely delightful helping us even before we got to Bonarie and Tara's condo was everything previous guests have mentioned and more. This was our 5th trip to Bonaire, but the first time we stayed in Tara's condo. We will only consider Tara's condo for future trips. It is beautifully decorated, clean, cool and comfortable. It truly was a home away from home. It is also so convenient to the dive shop, restaurants, a gym and downtown. The pool was very refreshing and nice. Wish we already had a trip planned to go back!!! I highly recommend Tara's place!
Guestbook Comment
Review Submitted: March 24, 2009
Date of Stay: March 2009
We had a warm and wonderful week in Bonaire and at the Sand Dollar condo owned by Tara. It was very well-equipped, clean and quiet. Location of condo is convenient to the dive shop, beach and restaurant/pool Had the grandchildren with us, and they loved every minute of their stay on the island with plenty to do. Recommend the Donkey Sanctuary and the Butterfly House as points of interest.
Bonaire Bound
Review Submitted: February 28, 2009
Date of Stay: February 2009
My husband and I planned on celebrating his 50th birthday on Bonaire without the kids and were looking forward to renting Tara's beautiful condo. When our family vacation plans for the summer 2009 did not go as planned my husband decided that we would bring our 2 teenagers along to Bonaire so to make a long story short we were not able to rent Tara's condo as planned. Tara was more than helpful in trying to locate another condo to rent at the SandDollar and supplied us with a lot of information and advice on Bonaire. She is true to her word and refunded our deposit check. I already know that when my husband and I return to Bonaire we will be renting from Tara.
Guestbook Comment
Review Submitted: January 24, 2009
Date of Stay: January 2009
Got back from Bonaire and Tara's lovely condo a week ago. We had a wonderful time and the condo was perfect. When I first rented it I wondered how I would feel about all the bright colors -- I tend toward using pastels in my own living spaces. Once there, I loved it! The bright colors really enhanced the Caribbean feeling and her place was so comfortable. As a fellow vacation condo owner with a condo in Maui, I really appreciated the effort that Tara makes to personalize her condo and to make her guests feel at home. She provides a wealth of information on local restaurants and dive sites right inside the condo. There is also a small library of books for surface intervals (between dives). Divers will appreciate the hooks for drying off gear (even though the dive shop has a very good gear storage facility) and drying rack for swimsuits. The screened in Lanai was really a big deal for us as we were there during the rainy season and mosquitos, which are normally few and far between, were a bit of a problem. We could really use the patio and didn't have to worry about closing the sliding door to the living room all the time to keep bugs out. It was all so easy. We can hardly wait to come back.
Thanks again, Tara!
Thanks again, Tara!
Guestbook Comment
Review Submitted: January 7, 2009
Date of Stay: January 2009
This was our first trip to Bonaire and we loved it. We stayed at Sand Dollar unit A-15 for a week in December. Tara was very accomodating and communicating with her to rent her unit was wonderful. When we go to Bonaire next time, we will deffinetely contact her to rent the A-15 unit again. Our stay was very good and we felt very comfortable in the unit. The owners did the wonderful job decorating their unit and it creates relaxing and cheerful atmosphere. The unit has everything that is needed for guests to be comfortable in there. I can not think what else the owners could add there. I felt there was everything we needed to have a great vacation and feel relaxed. Air-conditioners work quitely, kitchen is equipped with stuff needed to prepare meals. The sceened patio is a great bonus that we appreciated a lot. We noticed that some units don't have screens and we felt that we were lucky that Tara's unit has one. Also location of A-15 unit in the complex is very good. I hope the unit will be available for our next trip!
Guestbook Comment
Review Submitted: November 6, 2008
Date of Stay: November 2008
Wish we could go back next week! The condo was
excellent overall. It was clean and service was
great, weather was fine, diving good. The unit was
the best that we have rented at Sand Dollar and we
will be requesting it again. The travel ice chest and
ice packs were a thoughtful feature. Close to dive
shop and ice cream shop.
excellent overall. It was clean and service was
great, weather was fine, diving good. The unit was
the best that we have rented at Sand Dollar and we
will be requesting it again. The travel ice chest and
ice packs were a thoughtful feature. Close to dive
shop and ice cream shop.
Guestbook Comment
Review Submitted: August 20, 2008
Date of Stay: August 2008
We spent a glorious 2 weeks on Bonaire in June/July 2008, and Tara's condo was truly our "home away from home". This was our second stay in this particular condo, and it was absolutely wonderful -- comfortable, beautifully decorated, and well maintained. And Tara was very helpful and easy to work with. We will definitely stay in A15 when we return again -- hopefully next summer.
Guestbook Comment
Review Submitted: August 4, 2008
Date of Stay: August 2008
This was our third year staying at this very comfortable and fun condo. Yep, that is how much we liked it. Stayed for two weeks this time and don't have a regret in the world.
It has personality, humor, and air conditioning too. It is true, that the winds are present all the time, but for sleeping, the a/c was great!
Bonaire is unspeakingly beautiful. My spouses is a marine biologist, so we can say with some assurance that the diving is better than anywhere we have been. The dive shop is competant, honest and available. You can shore dive whenever you like.
We love it, the condo and the folks. I didn't find the food as inexpensive as some have. Good though.
It has personality, humor, and air conditioning too. It is true, that the winds are present all the time, but for sleeping, the a/c was great!
Bonaire is unspeakingly beautiful. My spouses is a marine biologist, so we can say with some assurance that the diving is better than anywhere we have been. The dive shop is competant, honest and available. You can shore dive whenever you like.
We love it, the condo and the folks. I didn't find the food as inexpensive as some have. Good though.
Guestbook Comment
Review Submitted: May 6, 2008
Date of Stay: May 2008
This was our second time staying in Tara's condo at Sand Dollar. We enjoyed it even more than the first trip. This time we made all of our dinners in the condo, from lasagna to hamburgers. The appliances and cookware were all great and we had more than enough pots and pan.
It's located very close to the gear shed and dock, so you don't have to walk far to get geared up. It is especially handy if you are planning on an early morning or night dive since they lock up the gear at 9pm.
We can't say enough good things about her place, we'll definitely be back.
It's located very close to the gear shed and dock, so you don't have to walk far to get geared up. It is especially handy if you are planning on an early morning or night dive since they lock up the gear at 9pm.
We can't say enough good things about her place, we'll definitely be back.
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