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Kudos to BSV #268218
11/07/2021 02:05 PM
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Brookfield, CT.
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We owned gorgeous TS units at the Towers and used them every year for about thirty years so of course we were devastated when they were damaged by Irma and then financially ruined by the owner and management.

We couldn’t believe the way they treated us but fortunately, we had already discovered the Beachside Villas and the Mascarin family and their brand of ‘Friendly Island’ hospitality.

Every trip back, and there have been quite a few to date even if we don’t have the longevity factor so many have staying there, we discover how it is to be treated by someone who really cares about what they’re running.

From the reservation process - dates, rooms and even special needs, to the way they care for and constantly update their property, we appreciate all they do to make things work. Every trip we find something they’ve improved or upgraded and in the unlikely event you have any kind of problem, they’re right there to see it’s resolved ASAP. And this trip is no exception.

It’s too bad all the island properties aren’t as proactive but I guess that’s life, right?


Respectfully,

pat



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Re: Kudos to BSV [Re: pat] #268221
11/07/2021 03:45 PM
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Blessings my Dear and do understand but just enjoy 😉

Re: Kudos to BSV [Re: pat] #268222
11/07/2021 04:05 PM
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Yes, we do enjoy every trip there and know why so many people come back, year after year.


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Re: Kudos to BSV [Re: pat] #268230
11/07/2021 04:33 PM
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Yes Pat you said it so well. Beachside Villas has everything we need and want from our vacation.

Re: Kudos to BSV [Re: pat] #268247
11/07/2021 07:17 PM
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Yes Pat, I have to agree, BSV is a gem. We been staying there since 1999, pre hurricane Lenny and only skipped it while Yolanda and Telly were re-building them. I can’t say enough of good things about Mascarin family and how they run this wonderful enclave. Can’t wait till this Saturday to get there.

Luda


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Re: Kudos to BSV [Re: pat] #268270
11/08/2021 07:05 AM
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I couldn't agree more with you Pat. We've had many conversations about it and as many have said, it doesn't get any better than BSV. I just left Friday after spending 2 weeks. Now the count down begins for late March, can't wait to get back. The villas, the Mascarins and the entire staff are the absolute best.

Re: Kudos to BSV [Re: pat] #268349
11/08/2021 02:43 PM
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Is it walking distance to any restaurants? Also, doesn’t the airport noise distract?

I ask because for the second week of or upcoming trip we have a reservation in Grand Case but a little worried about the current road blockades. Thinking of switching to Simpson Bay Area.

Thanks

Re: Kudos to BSV [Re: mdldgl] #268357
11/08/2021 03:13 PM
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You can walk to El Zafiro next door, either day or night, but that's the only thing you can walk to at night. During the day, if you're fit, you can walk to Karakter or Mary's Boon. It's maybe 1/4 mile along the beach, but there is no shade, etc., to go to Karakter or MB. If you're REALLY fit, and are up to walking about 3/4 mile, you can walk to Sunset and all the restaurants at Maho, but again, NEVER at night.

As far as the airport, there are only about a half dozen big planes that come in on any particular day, except Saturdays, when there could be about twice that many, but still, no JFK airport noise. To ME, personally, I love seeing the planes come in and leave. It's one of the many things I enjoy about staying there. The big planes don't come in until around noon, earliest, so they don't interrupt sleep.

If you are thinking about BSV, best to check with them ASAP, as they are often full this time of year!


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Re: Kudos to BSV [Re: pat] #268360
11/08/2021 03:18 PM
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Thanks Carol.

Re: Kudos to BSV [Re: mdldgl] #268362
11/08/2021 03:21 PM
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Best of luck. I imagine it is hard to know what to do at this point.


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Re: Kudos to BSV [Re: pat] #268378
11/08/2021 04:37 PM
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Fortunately we can cancel with full refund up to three days before. So we can scope it out during our first week at Oyster Bay. Really hoping to stay in Grand Case.

Re: Kudos to BSV [Re: pat] #268380
11/08/2021 05:01 PM
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Brookfield, CT.
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The only time we ever find the planes, big or little, is when we’re out at the pool and having a one on one discussion. But the thing is, you stop talking for a few seconds and the noisy plane is gone. We love it there.

We enjoy our morning coffee snd whatever on our porch with the ocean as our backdrop and often enough we’re doing the same thing for lunch. I never get tired of the ocean as my backyard and dear husband thoroughly enjoys the airport as his front yard. And the pool allows you the pleasure of the water without the beach sand in places you didn’t know you had places. 😊😊


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pat



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