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Re: Villa Advice
[Re: ericlut]
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06/21/2019 09:06 PM
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Eric--I would say that, from a price standpoint, May would probably be a better choice, as many places go down in price sometime in April.
When you say a 'villa', does that mean a standalone villa? And what is your budget? There are a LOT of condos in SXM that provide your own living space, but not technically a stand alone villa, per se. Are you looking for something with ultimate privacy and your own private pool? If you don't need a total private stand alone villa, Beachside Villas sounds perfect for you. It is RIGHT on Simpson Bay Beach, and a great value, for what you get, directly on what I think is the BEST beach on SXM. Or, if you want a totally private villa, we just completed an amazing stay at Villa Canoua, amazing views out toward Anguilla, walking distance to Happy Bay, and an easy drive to Orient Beach or Friars Bay. Canoua has a better internet connection, as far as speed, but Beachside internet is very reliable. Canoua is obviously a lot more expensive, but it depends on what you want. Both are TTOL sponsors. Click on the TTOL sponsors list, for links to both of their websites. Both have a/c in the living room and bedroom.
I have not had time to do a proper trip report from Canoua, or a review of the villa itself, as we just returned yesterday, but would be happy to answer any questions about it. I have stayed at Beachside Villas MANY times and I think it provides the ultimate in a comfortable home on island, for off season prices that are much less than a private villa.
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Re: Villa Advice
[Re: ericlut]
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06/22/2019 09:47 AM
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If you're looking for three weeks in April or May, I figure you might be able to get a deal on Canoua, for a longer period of time like that, IF they have availability. You can look at their calendar for next year and see. Canoua definitely has a VERY private pool. I have started on a review of Canoua, which I hope maybe to be able to post this weekend, not sure. Regarding Simpson Bay versus Happy Bay, uhmn, totally different. I gather you've never been to SXM before?? I think you should do some reading here on the board, to decide what area of the island would be better. Happy Bay is on the French side and is 5 minutes from Grand Case and Orient Village. Happy Bay is a beach that is totally inaccessible, except on foot. There are no facilities there, other than one fellow who comes in and cooks there occasionally. Happy Bay is walking distance from Canoua, yes, if you are pretty physically fit. I did not attempt the walk, as I have knee issues. Simpson Bay AREA is the most built up on SXM. There are many bars, restaurants, and casinos in that area. I'm unclear when you're talking about the location of this other villa you are thinking about. Can you give an actual listing for the property? To ME, I doubt I would want to be in that area, if it is where I think it is, as it would be a fair distance drive to restaurants at night.
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Re: Villa Advice
[Re: ericlut]
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06/22/2019 01:17 PM
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Oh, H*LL no. Not for me, in a MILLION years. VERY far from anything, and you wouldn't get me on that road to Indigo Bay for ANYTHING. That's the standard very modern looking villa, which most or many people want, but no WAY I would stay there. If that's the look that you want, Canoua will not be for you, but there are plenty of villas on island that would suit your taste, that are in MUCH easier places to stay than there. No..
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Re: Villa Advice
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06/22/2019 01:23 PM
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Don't know much about Villa Islandtude, as I haven't viewed it. It is a pretty large villa, which I would have thought would have been more than your budget. But SXMLovers own it (which they should have said in their response), so they should know what they would rent it for.
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Re: Villa Advice
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06/22/2019 06:38 PM
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Russ--you are fine, just when you respond on the board, please state that you are the owner of the villa.
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Re: Villa Advice
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06/23/2019 08:57 AM
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It's a road on the side of a mountain, with a HUGE drop off on the side. I'm afraid of heights.
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Re: Villa Advice
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06/23/2019 03:17 PM
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Eric- If you have any questions about Beachside, feel free to post here or send me a PM.
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Re: Villa Advice
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06/24/2019 11:04 AM
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That's definitely down in Indigo Bay development. Neither Carol nor I will drive down that road! lol What's the back story with this road????? I am really confused. Where is the drop-off? I drove to the new beach bar, and there was certainly no drop-off on that paved road.
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Re: Villa Advice
[Re: ericlut]
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06/25/2019 09:16 AM
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We have stayed in several different villas in TERRES BASSES on the French side. All were Wonderful. You can book them through FrenchCaribbean.com ans several other sites. I think this is what you are looking for.
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Re: Villa Advice
[Re: sxmbeachlover]
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06/25/2019 09:25 AM
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My impression is that most of those villas are larger there, and thus might be out of the poster's price range. Do you have a suggestion for particular villa(s) that would suit their needs?
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Re: Villa Advice
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06/25/2019 04:23 PM
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Some larger villas in Terres Basse will rent fewer rooms. The inquirer can search on http://www.carimo.com/ They list the villas by room size. I have been renting from them for over 20 years. I like them, because if you have any problem whatsoever, they address it them same day. If they find that an owner does not keep up their property, they drop them from their listing.
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