Late Feb. 2008. Changes are underway. While we were there they removed two of their many beautiful palms to make room for a poolside kitchen. There are also plans to rearrange the gear storage, reception area and parking so please ask for current photos before making reservations.

This is a small European style apartment property. Each unit has a kitchen. There is a TV, but no phone or clock. There is only hot water at the shower. Only unit #7, a studio has two baths (don't ask me why). We had a roomy two bedroom - one bath unit. All, but one unit, are on the ground level with a patio. There is a good size pool in a nice setting.

YC is two blocks from Dive Friends and one block from the water front. It is a nice walk into town so use this as another opportunity to slow your pace.

YC is quiet. There were seldom more than two groups at the pool. The sheets and towels are changed every 3 days by a pleasant staff that speaks limited English. Be patient. They will try to figure out what you want and accommodate you. Breakfast is served for a fee. We chose to shop (several nice markets) and make our own breakfast and lunch. Which brings me to restaurants.

Patagonia is great. It is operated by the family that used to run the Casablanca. It is at the Harbour Village Marina. Can't beat their steaks or fish dishes. Save room for flan. Consistently good service and food, now with a nice view.

Casablanca is not the same - not an improvement. The service is unorganized and the street construction noise is a distraction.

Cactus Blue has very friendly service and great pina coladas and food. Casual setting just two houses from the Casablanca but you don't seem to mind the noise while here. Construction is only during the day.

It Rains Fishes has changed. It is under new management that tore out the old island decor and replaced it with cold, stark, colorless hospital atmosphere. The water view can't save it. The food is OK but nothing to write home about. Presentation is non-existant. Save your money and go to the Patagonia.

Tips: For staying at the Yacht Club pack a picnic size salt and pepper, a small travel bottle of dish soap, a wash cloth, and an unbreakable travel glass for each member of your party to use at the pool. For anywhere on the island bring bug spray and carry it everywhere.

Note: The YC management is efficient, but not as friendly as you might be used to in an island setting. If you are from the East Coast you will be used to it. If you need something ask because they don't anticipate (see above "tips"), but may accommodate.

We were comfortable and will return.

We've gone to Bonaire twice in 2003. Both timeswe stayed at YCA. The studios are perfect for a couple. It is one nice sized room. The room hasa futon, glass coffee table, 2 wicker chairs, double bed, kitchen, nice size fridge, nice bathroom withshower only and my husbands favorite: remote controlled air conditioning on the wall by the bed.The units are extremely clean as are the grounds and pool. They don't provide wash cloths or dishwashing soap. The hot water is hit or miss for the shower. The management/owners are very nice as is the night security guard. If you dive, the rinse tanks and dive gear storage area are wonderful. We definately will return.