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Safety of Simpson Bay Beach condo at night
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11/29/2016 02:57 PM
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tublecane
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We are renting a condo on the beach at Simpson Bay. Its a small condo complex with 4 units that open up onto a pool which then goes right onto the beach. I've seen so many people saying don't walk the beach at night, it got me wondering what the safety is of the condo! I'm sure the door has locks and that being inside is safe, but will we be able to hang out at the pool (our outside deck) or even on the beach right in front of our place at night, or is it not recommended? What about a night swim right in front of our place? I'm assuming that is not recommended.
The name of the condo is Sea Belle Villa.
Last edited by Carol_Hill; 11/30/2016 12:22 PM.
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Re: Safety of Simpson Bay Beach condo at night
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11/29/2016 06:00 PM
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Based on your later statement of the exact condo, I would NOT swim at night, for sure. When you're talking about being on your outside deck at night, what time are you talking? Are you talking 10 PM or 2 AM? 10 PM you're probably ok, 2 AM, no. Do you know whether there is a security guard for the condos? I would doubt it, with that small a complex. Just be careful if you're outside at night that you don't wander off the deck and leave your doors wide open for someone to walk right in when you can't see them, and steal your stuff.
As far as inside, the most important thing is PLEASE lock all your doors and windows when you retire. If they provide a broom handle thing to put in the sliding glass door channel, use it! It is possible that the condo has electronic storm shutters. If so, the property managers may recommend you use those. That I probably personally wouldn't bother to do, as I hate to wake up in a 'dungeon', but I would keep it locked at night.
I am probably more anal about these things than other people are, but I feel that taking some extra precautions and something NOT happening is worth it to me. As always, don't leave anything in the car either, regardless of where it is parked.
Carol Hill
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Re: Safety of Simpson Bay Beach condo at night
[Re: tublecane]
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11/30/2016 12:23 PM
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OK, tried to clean up this thread. Let's get back to the original question.
Carol Hill
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Re: Safety of Simpson Bay Beach condo at night
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11/30/2016 12:31 PM
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Not familiar with the specific condo but I am familiar with the area. I would probably NOT walk the beach at night and I doubt I would in most areas on the island. Walking the main street an night should be fine. You are in a pretty residential area and it is not well lighted.
The beach is very nice in that area and you should be fine at the pool. I would keep doors locked at all times as a precaution.
J.D.
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