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Rik  van Tongeren

About Rik van Tongeren

On average receives a 9.3
Verified host
Languages spoken
German, English, French, Dutch
Nationality
Netherlands

I have been in love with French landscapes since my younger years. Who would have thought that I would own a house there after my retirement! The love for the landscapes has taken on such forms that I also started to paint them, something I never had the time to do in my working life. In the meantime a lot of paintings have been created and the house is full of them! Rest and reading are two other important things for me. You will find my reading hobby well represented in the many up-to-date books that are available in "Villa Rivato". You will certainly find the peace of reading in the garden of "Villa Rivato". Mrs Carolien Vink is the house manager of "Villa Rivato". You can contact her with any questions and / or comments.

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Average rating

9.3 / 10

Based on 65 reviews

Average per component

General impression 9.2
Location 8.9
Facilities 9.4
Equipment and state holiday home 9.1
Hygiene 9.0
Friendliness and service host 9.7
Price/quality 9.2
Child friendliness 9.2

an average of 9.0
Couple |
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We stayed with 2 couples in the attractive villa Bon Rivato: fully equipped! We explored the island by scooter, so Bon Rivato was the perfect home base for us! Clear detailed info. obtained, in advance upon receipt and check-ou...

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Landlord's response

Dear Esther, Theo, Irene and Nico,

Thank you for your nice review.
Nice to read that you enjoyed the beautiful Bonaire and that Villa Bon Rivato turned out to be a good base.

Sincerely,
Rik and D...

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September 2022

an average of 10
Couple |
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A very nice welcome from the hostess. And nice contact with the owner when booking the cottage. After the first day, due to circumstances, I needed immediate care. The hostess was immediately ready to help and guide us. After t...

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Landlord's response

Dear Robin and Lisanne,

First of all, I am happy that Dianne, the property manager, has been able to assist you so well with these unexpected health problems of Lisanne.

Glad it ended with a fizzle and tha...

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September 2022

an average of 9.0
With a group |
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We enjoyed the house immensely and are still reminiscing! We took a dip in the pool every morning and in the evening we could always light the bbq etc. Super fast service if something is wrong; Dianne and Rik make sure it is re...

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Landlord's response

Dear Bo, Paul, Matthijs, Demian and Nikki,

Thank you for your nice review showing that you enjoyed the house and pool.
Also a compliment to you: we have never found the house so clean and tidy! You are super ten...

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September 2022

an average of 8.7
With the family |
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Had a wonderful week with our family (2 teenagers) in villa Bon Rivato. Neat, fully equipped, convenient location, lots of privacy, lovely swimming pool for private use. Exactly matches the photos on this website. Very nice and...

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Landlord's response

Dear Marieke,

Thank you for your nice review!
Thank you for enjoying your stay at Villa Bon Rivato.
Also good to read that you have experienced the diving school at the resort as pleasant.

Sincer...

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August 2022

an average of 9.1
Single |
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Being able to rent a house for a longer period of time, which was super nice. But also for a shorter holiday, a lovely holiday home in which everything you need is available. All bedrooms have a low-noise fan so you don't need ...

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Landlord's response

Eugenie

First of all, I'm glad you had such a good time on Bonaire.
So much so that you are thinking about living and working on Bonaire for a longer period of time every year or every other year.
In any c...

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August 2022

an average of 9.3
With the family |
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Bon Rivato is a nice house, fully equipped, in a quiet park. After a morning well spent (all kinds of beautiful things to do in the area) it was wonderful to cool off in the pool. The welcome was very warm and the landlord was ...

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Landlord's response

Dear Andre, Suzanne, Milo and Quint,

Thank you for your nice review!
Very nice to read that you enjoyed Bonaire and the stay at Villa Bon Rivato.
Also nice to read that you appreciated and appreciated our i...

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May 2022

an average of 9.1
With a friend/relative/colleague |
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Beautiful holiday home with swimming pool. All amenities available. Well received by hostess Dianne. Excellent contact with landlord. Also excellent diving school available on the complex

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Landlord's response

Dear Martin, Ellen, Willy and Henk,

Thank you for your nice review!
Very nice to read that your stay in villa "Bon Rivato" went so well.
Who knows, maybe we'll see you again....

Sincerely,
R...

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April 2022

an average of 8.9
With the family |
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What a lovely house on a lovely island. In the house you lack nothing. House is spacious, clean and a nice pool. The upstairs terrace is also highly recommended. A place to come back to. Make sure you have access to a car durin...

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Landlord's response

Dear Ed, Maaike and Patrick,

Thank you for your nice review.
Glad you enjoyed Bonaire and Villa Bon Rivato.
Who knows, maybe we can welcome you back in the future in "Bon Rivato"

Sincerely,

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April 2022

an average of 9.0
Couple |
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We had a lovely time in Bon Rivato. Highly recommended if you choose a house with all the comforts and with swimming pool. Nicely decorated, spacious house, with many seating areas. Owner and manager are very happy to ensure th...

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Landlord's response

Dear Helga and Jan,

Thank you for your nice review!
Thank you that you enjoyed your stay on Bonaire and that villa "Bon Rivato" was able to contribute to that.
Who knows, maybe we'll see you again at our h...

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March 2022

an average of 9.9
With the family |
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What a wonderful house to celebrate a holiday on Bonaire. The owner Rik is very friendly and very involved with us in preparation of the trip and also when we were there. The trip has been postponed a few times due to COVID, bu...

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Landlord's response

Hi Lenneke, Dick and Maaike,

Thank you for your rave review!
You can see from the photos posted that you enjoyed yourself and felt at home.
Also nice to read that our efforts to make and maintain the house ...

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March 2022