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Re: Beachside villas
[Re: VGerfo]
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09/21/2019 07:00 PM
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Hi. Did you leave them a specific voicemail as to when you are interested in? You also might try sending them an email. I can't remember if their email address is on the website or not. It's definitely worth it to keep at it!
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Re: Beachside villas
[Re: VGerfo]
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09/22/2019 08:27 AM
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Have called phone number on their website twice and no response yet. Is there another way to reach them? We are Towers casualties and are looking for weeks feb 1-15 for 4 people and a 2 yr old. Would appreciate any help or ideas. Thanks so much! Hi, Vivian, Wingman is absolutely right and as a former Mullet Bay persona, he knows from whence he speaks. You will love BSV if you do stay there. Best way to reach Tracy is via email and while it might take her a day or so, she will get back to you. We never thought we’d find any place on island to compare with our #709 but BSV has done the trick. Hope you are able to work out the dates and make it happen.
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Re: Beachside villas
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09/22/2019 02:40 PM
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The beach has been somewhat rougher than I would personally enjoy but we’ve also been there when it was perfect, just like my idea of a ‘perfect Mullet kind of day’....... but just like Mullet, you never know what each day will bring. For a two year old - maybe not so great but that’s just my opinion.
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pat
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Re: Beachside villas
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09/23/2019 11:26 PM
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IMHO, the best way to work with BSV is via email. If Tracy hasn’t gotten back to you yet I’d try another email to: Sxmbsv@gmail.com and see what happens.
The rates and rooms as displayed on the Beachside Villas website pretty much tell the story right up to but NOT including availability for specific times. The thing is, it’s become an extraordinarily popular SXM vacation venue and that really is important info if you’re attempting to book there.
I wish you good luck and hope it works out for you but if not, you might also try the Royal Islander Club La Plage owners website. We were able to do two back to back weeks there in April and we did thoroughly enjoy both the property and the location and all it’s facilities.
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Re: Beachside villas
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09/24/2019 05:35 AM
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Pat - VGerfo asked about reserving at GCBC, not BSV. VGerfo - This is their website. >>> GCBC Link
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Re: Beachside villas
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09/24/2019 08:21 AM
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Wow! Sorry about that, Vivian, and TY, Linda, for pointing that out. When I saw it last night, it was late and we were just in from a long day of travel and visiting a very dear friend in an extended care facility here in Florida. It was late. We were tired and that’s all the excuse I can offer for now, but if you give me some time, I’ll probably find another one........ We went directly to the GCBC website and booked it on line there but then I followed it up with a phone call to have a few specifics straightened out and a few questions that weren’t covered on the website answered for us. We very much enjoyed our only stay there a few years ago. Parked our car on arrival and never used it until we left to head out to the airport. You will find it totally relaxing and the beaches completely suitable for a little one. Not so sure about the pool since it’s been redone since we were last there. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay there and our only complaint was the stay was too short.
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Re: Beachside villas
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09/24/2019 09:49 AM
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You might also want to try Air BnB St Maarten. We've found nice places there and are booked at two in January and February. Your February 1-15 is prime time in SXM and I think you're getting a late start looking for places. Good Luck.
Next SXM visit -November 2023. Also January 2024.
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Re: Beachside villas
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09/24/2019 12:20 PM
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Sorry to hear that, for your sake. They do book up ahead of time in high season. Theoretically, you could do a split stay and stay somewhere else for part of the time? Although I know I certainly don't want to move during my vacation. Hope you find someplace great to stay!
Carol Hill
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Re: Beachside villas
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09/24/2019 02:39 PM
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Vivian,
Just as an FYI, we thoroughly enjoyed our time at the Royal Islander but my best recommendation, should you end up there, would be to rent on the Sonesta side as opposed to the Maho Beach road side to avoid most of the street noise.
With reference to GCBC, we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves there and could have stayed there longer very happily if time allowed, but I should add, we were there pre-Irma when all the GC eateries were open and we used the golf cart for transportation at night to the different venues. It was lovely.
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pat
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Re: Beachside villas
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09/24/2019 04:50 PM
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If considering Simpson Bay Resort, I would suggest you stay in the Villas which are closest to the Atrium Resort. No steep incline there and a very nice place to stay!
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Re: Beachside villas
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09/25/2019 02:21 PM
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We will be vacationing with our daughter, son in law and 2 yr old granddaughter and would really want a unit with a kitchen. I so appreciate all your suggestions and advice The Villas seem to be what you want, all of that plus a lot more, 2 bedroom lock out unit, 2 full baths, huge balcony, all rooms have an ocean view (beautiful sunsets), and a huge swim up pool with a place for kids. Full kitchen with all appliances, dining area and large living room with huge TV. Casino and Isola restaurant across the street, many other restaurants walking distance and small grocery stores. Plenty of parking.
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Re: Beachside villas
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09/28/2019 09:57 AM
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Vivian,
When you get a chance, I sent you a PM - sorry it took me so long.
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pat
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Re: Beachside villas
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09/28/2019 12:39 PM
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Simpson Bay Villas can be booked online, any one of a number of different places, like Travelocity, Expedia, etc., etc.
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Re: Beachside villas
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09/28/2019 05:26 PM
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I really doubt that the Villas are totally sold out for that time period, but could be. I would check a couple of different online places, if they really want the villas.
Carol Hill
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