Denice

Reviews

Superhost

141 total reviews

86% Excellent

141 reviews

4.83

2019–2026

141 reviews

4BR Villa in Bastimentos Island

Juraj

Excellent, 3 weeks ago

Denice is a great host and has been helpful to us from the very beginning. The house is beautiful and spacious enough for a large group. I commend the kitchen equipment, the games, the washing machine, the neighborhood, and the drinking water. A nearby village offers basic groceries and a restaurant. One of the nearby establishments hosts famous electronic music parties - you have to take that into account over the weekend. Unfortunately, we missed the air conditioning (it wasn't in the description, so we knew it wouldn't be there, but it really would have been useful, because it was very hot and therefore the windows couldn't be open). Despite the fact that the house is on the water, the sea in the area is not attractive for swimming, and the nearest beach is accessible only by boat (too far for dogs), but boats are available.

The house over the water is magical. The island is very walkable and there are lovely restaurants and friendly people. It's incredible to be able to get a water taxi from the end of the dock to go to amazing sites. The hosts recommended a great boatman for a day of snorkeling and we had an amazing trip. The pool at the house really makes each day special given the heat in the islands. We loved our stay and wished we could have been here even longer!

I've delayed my review a few days to be more considerate of my thoughts about our recent one week stay. We had a few issues during our week at The House with the Blue Roof ... it can happen. One stand out positive for this stay however was the Hosts communication & responsiveness. Absolutely quick to resolve or attempt to resolve the issues we had. Outstanding hosts in that regard! What couldn't be resolved for us though are items I believe would've changed our decision to stay in the first place ... The water pump on the tanks right outside of the back bedroom is extremely loud, making this room difficult to achieve a peaceful sleep in. Top level room is also a sleeping challenge. Heat rises of course & the fans upstairs just didn't cut it in that space. Although the home itself was clean, the town & water around the home are absolutely not! Unfortunately this stay in Old Bank is our last.

We got to the place super easily, and check-in was completely hassle-free. Denice was very attentive and kept asking if everything was OK or if we needed anything. When we had a minor problem, someone was sent over to help right away – although, to be fair, the fault was actually ours 🫣. The rooms are nice and large, and the kitchen is very well equipped with everything you need. Overall, we felt very comfortable and can definitely recommend the accommodation. Thanks for a great stay!

What a great space! The 4 couples all felt they had privacy but also great space to come together. The home had so many useful things, kitchen items, games, lots of seating, and a great view. The instructions and house manual were great, especially for a large group. Appreciated the house managers responsiveness and connection to get a birthday cake delivered. Local stores and restaurants were useful. Getting a water taxi was just as easy as the given instructions. A good time had by all!

Denise’s place in Bastimentos was perfect for our stay. The location is unbeatable, and the house was thoughtfully and generously stocked with everything we needed—from cooking utensils to snorkeling gear and even fishing equipment. The town itself is lovely and felt very safe. When we had a small issue and contacted Denise, she responded immediately, which we truly appreciated. A few helpful tips for future visitors: Cash is king. Most places don’t accept credit cards, so bring plenty of cash (U.S. dollars are widely accepted). You can withdraw up to $250 from the ATM in Bocas (there are no ATMs in Bastimentos), with a $7.20 fee. Swimming: Don’t plan on swimming directly in front of the house. The water there is quite dirty, and there is a lot of boat traffic. Food & groceries: There are small shops in Bastimentos that are great for basics and heavier items, but if you want fresh meat or a larger selection, plan to shop in Bocas. We would happily stay here again and highly recomm

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