The property
About this property
A residence with two separate studio apartments forms the basis of the established SeaDonkeyLodge.com vacation rental business in Belnem. The covered roof terrace offers the possibility of adding a third studio, while Bonaire’s beaches, dive sites, windsurfing and kitesurfing areas are within convenient reach.
In 2015 the current owners kick-started the SeaDonkeyLodge as rental business of the 2 boutique studio-apartments. Many guests stayed in SeaDonkeyLodge and many return as repeaters. The two studio-apartments are on either side of the residential house, making this the perfect combination of living on Bonaire and renting out to make a living.
Ideally located within minutes by car to the most popular beaches, dive sites, kite boarding and wind surf areas on Bonaire, this tropical gem has established a solid reputation as a pleasant, relaxed and fun place to stay for guests that are looking for a clean & comfortable accommodation with ample privacy.
For true entrepreneurs, it is possible to take over the business license and the website.
Residential house with 2 separate studio-apartments & vacation rental business,
2 studio-apartments consist each of 1 living room/bedroom, 1 bathroom and covered terrace,
Possibility to take over business license & website,
Covered roof terrace with the possibility to expand with third studio-apartment,
Separate storage,
Close to public beaches, dive sites, windsurf area and kite-surf beach,
Accessibility: 7 minutes by car to Kralendijk,
Location: in the quiet residential area of Belnem,
Roof: roof shingles.
Floor: ceramic floor tiles and concrete,
Windows: aluminum window frames with glass panels & screens,
Garden: landscaped with a mix of plants, trees and white gravel stones.
Highlights
- Established rental business with returning guests
- Potential third studio on covered roof terrace
- Business license and website takeover possible
- Quiet residential setting in Belnem
- 7 minutes by car to Kralendijk
- Guesthouse
Property information
Features and layout
The residential house is entered from a covered street-side terrace into the living room, which has a built-in closet and opens to the open-concept kitchen. Sliding doors lead from the living space to the covered back terrace.
The house also includes a bedroom with a built-in closet and bathroom, plus an office or second bedroom with a built-in closet. Outdoor stairs lead to the covered roof terrace, with the possibility to expand with a third studio apartment.
On either side of the residential house are two separate studio apartments. Each has a covered street-side terrace with an outdoor kitchen, a living room and bedroom, and a bathroom.
Technical information
- Condition: Goed
110 & 220 Volts,
air conditioning in bedrooms.
Ownership and zoning
- Tenure: Leasehold
Registered at the Land Registry Office Kadaster, number 4-H-195, expiration date: July 2053.
Costs and conditions
Ground tax (annually): 0.345% of the value (1st residence), or Property tax (annually): 0.805% of the value (2nd residence).
Buyers Costs consist of (one-off): 5% transfer tax, approx. 2% notary costs and costs of Land Registry at the office of Kadaster depending on purchase price.
Location and surroundings
The property sits in Belnem, a quiet residential area of Bonaire, close to public beaches, dive sites, a windsurf area and a kite-surf beach. Kralendijk is 7 minutes by car away, while popular beaches, dive sites, windsurf and kite boarding areas are within minutes by car.
Questions about this property
What transfer tax do I pay when buying a property on Bonaire?
For an existing property on Bonaire, a 5% transfer tax is levied on the fair market value, which must be at least the purchase price.
Who pays the annual real estate tax on Bonaire?
On Bonaire, annual real estate tax is levied on the notional yield of the property’s value. The person holding the property on January 1st by ownership, possession or a limited right is liable, and foreign taxpayers do not pay income tax on real estate in the BES islands.
Can I continue the vacation rental business at Kaya Tauro 7?
Kaya Tauro 7 includes two studio-apartments that have operated as the SeaDonkeyLodge rental business since 2015. It is possible to take over the business license and website.
What land registration and expiration details apply to Kaya Tauro 7?
Kaya Tauro 7 is registered at the Land Registry Office Kadaster under number 4-H-195, with an expiration date of July 2053. The exact possibilities and rights connected with this registration should be verified before purchase.
Can Kaya Tauro 7 be expanded with another studio-apartment?
Kaya Tauro 7 has a covered roof terrace with the possibility to expand with a third studio-apartment. The exact possibilities should be verified before purchase.
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