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Re: Recommendation on accomodation
[Re: limetime]
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01/16/2023 10:38 AM
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You didn't say whether you prefer Dutch or French side, so that could well factor in here. Oddly enough, sunset views are not that common, most places on the island, if you are talking about sunset view from your lodging. And to combine a sunset view with walking to restaurants and especially shopping, is going to be difficult. Off the top of my head, the only place I can think of that might combine those elements is someplace in Cupecoy, like at Rainbow or the Cliff, although I don't know whether there are three bedroom units at either place or not. They would not be a traditional stand alone villa, but what I would call a condo. Rainbow has a pool for the complex, but no private pools, to my knowledge. The Cliff again has a pool for the building, but possibly there may be some private pools there, I don't know. One place that might work is the Villas at Great Bay. Sunset views from there, and walking to restaurants and shopping, but DURING THE DAY only, as I wouldn't walk from there after night. And I don't honestly know if they have 3 bedroom units there or not. Not a villa at all, but a traditional hotel on the French side that might work is Grand Case Beach Club. There is a restaurant there onsite, as well as a pool for the hotel, and I understand they now have a shuttle down to restaurant row. There are several rental units in Grand Case that have sunset views, but I'm not aware of any that have 3 bedrooms. There are TONS of villas with sunset views, but just not walkable to restaurants or shopping. Many of the villas with sunset views are in Terre Basse, but they are not walkable to anywhere. On the Dutch side, one that is CLOSE to restaurants, but not really walkable at NIGHT is Villa Libre, which is at Pelican Cove. Link to Villa LibreHappy hunting! As far as renting chairs and umbrellas, Craig from Pack Light used to do it, but I'm not certain if he still does or not.
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Re: Recommendation on accomodation
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01/16/2023 10:54 AM
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murphy-thanks for the input. I've not actually been inside that building. I know some of the unit definitely have sunset views, as I've seen pictures, but no idea which ones.
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Re: Recommendation on accomodation
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01/16/2023 12:47 PM
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If you’re still looking for walking ability to your specific requested amenities, sunsets and a full service resort, Grand Case Beach Club in Grand Case is awesome. We typically stay at Beachside Villas on Simpson Bay Beach and love it there but it’s a bit of a hike to restaurants. They do have at least one three bedroom unit - maybe more? - and it’s a great place to chill but I wouldn’t walk too far on the beach from there. Karachter and the Boon are walkable but depending on your ages and mobility, they're a hike in my book. You can walk to Maho and Sunset Beach bar but again, they might be a stretch too far.
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Re: Recommendation on accomodation
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01/17/2023 08:41 AM
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While not in walking distance to restaurants, La Favorita in Terres Basses was our choice this past year for a villa. We had strict criteria and after hours and hours of looking at pictures, this villa was chosen Robin the housekeeper was wonderful and will be there for all your needs or leave you alone if you have no needs It is maybe a 5 minute drive to some very good and varied restaurants in Puerto Cupecoy and the college area and another 5 minutes to Maho. Probably less than 20 minutes to Simpson Bay restaurants The only negative would be a 25 minute drive to Grand Case although the drive through Sandy Ground seemed much easier and safer than previous years You definitely get a much bigger bang for your buck in this area and this was our deciding factor There is security to get into the area and the property is gated. The Villa itself speaks for itself and you truly will not want to leave Chef Franc (former owner/chef) prepared a 4 course lobster meal for us at a price just a little over what it would cost at a restaurant, he went above and beyond The bathrooms are the size of a large bedroom Depending on the time of year, you should have a great sunset https://stmartinblue.com/villas/vac...Gs9DO_AIVIPHjBx2iHAt-EAAYASAAEgJJ3fD_BwE
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Re: Recommendation on accomodation
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01/17/2023 09:53 AM
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Elizabeth--depends on the time of the year, as I said, and often it's not an uninterrupted view of the sunset, but over some other land.
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Re: Recommendation on accomodation
[Re: limetime]
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01/17/2023 09:57 AM
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lifetime--when is your trip? Perhaps you don't want to tell us yet where you are ending up, but would appreciate hearing all about your choice, later on.
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Re: Recommendation on accomodation
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01/19/2023 07:30 AM
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If you go during the winter months, you'll be able to see beautiful sunsets from the villas at Shore Pointe in Cupecoy. They have small pools and are right on one of the Cupecoy beaches (which are clothing optional). They are just across the street from Porto Cupecoy, where there are 6 restaurants, a Carrefour express, ATM, and casino; and a short distance from Jordan Village, where there are also several restaurants.
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