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Bruno's Bungalow's #81676
01/12/2016 01:53 AM
01/12/2016 01:53 AM
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Shelton, Wash.
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We would be interested to know if any of you TTOL'ers are staying at Bruno's Bungalows the first two weeks of April. Would like to "compare notes" before we get there. thanks
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Re: Bruno's Bungalow's [Re: TANDP] #81677
01/12/2016 07:55 AM
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Jersey City, NJ, North of SXM
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We'll be there first two weeks in May.


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Re: Bruno's Bungalow's [Re: TANDP] #81678
01/12/2016 10:01 AM
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TANDP said:
We would be interested to know if any of you TTOL'ers are staying at Bruno's Bungalows the first two weeks of April. Would like to "compare notes" before we get there. thanks
TandP
Where are Bruno's Bungalows? We will be in SXM 4/29 to 5/28 <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/thanks.gif" alt="" />

Re: Bruno's Bungalow's [Re: JanBob] #81679
01/12/2016 10:23 AM
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The Bungalows are on the hill above Orient, roughly above LaPlantation.


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Re: Bruno's Bungalow's [Re: JanBob] #81680
01/12/2016 05:22 PM
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S.E. CT
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Are they called Bruno's Bungalow's? Do they have a website?

Re: Bruno's Bungalow's [Re: dbarr] #81681
01/12/2016 05:38 PM
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They actually are called O Paradis or Paradise Bungalows. web page


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Re: Bruno's Bungalow's [Re: Carol_Hill] #81682
01/12/2016 07:26 PM
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The price for the bungalows is pretty reasonable. It would be nice if they had better photos with titles on their site since they have a few places. jmho.

Re: Bruno's Bungalow's [Re: SeaStar] #81683
01/13/2016 01:08 PM
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I tried to post photos here of the view from the bungalows but it wouldn't let me. Have stayed twice and will be there next month. Can't wait.


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Re: Bruno's Bungalow's [Re: joyonthebeach] #81684
01/13/2016 01:25 PM
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Photos have to be somewhere on the net, and then you can use the IMAGE tag. If the photo is small enough, you can upload it to the SXM picture forum, and then use the IMAGE tag from there.


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Re: Bruno's Bungalow's [Re: Carol_Hill] #81685
01/13/2016 01:34 PM
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Nebraska
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I've uploaded from Photobucket recently onto the TTOL main SXM pages. But it wouldn't work here. Tried five times.


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Re: Bruno's Bungalow's [Re: joyonthebeach] #81686
01/13/2016 01:43 PM
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Sorry, there's no difference between the settings between People Talk and the regular forum, as far as I know. This thread probably belongs in the regular forum anyway, so will move it there.


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Re: Bruno's Bungalow's [Re: TANDP] #81687
02/15/2016 09:26 PM
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The Villages, FL
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We are there basically the last two weeks!

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Re: Bruno's Bungalow's [Re: JanBob] #81688
02/15/2016 09:28 PM
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When going in the main entrance to Orient Beach, make the very first right. Go until you see the first street on your left and instead make a right into Bruno and Geri's parking lot right by the pool!

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Re: Bruno's Bungalow's [Re: BobandJeana] #81689
02/15/2016 11:52 PM
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Austin, Texas
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Our favorite place to stay - will be there the end of May, beginning of June!!!


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Re: Bruno's Bungalow's [Re: SeaStar] #81690
02/16/2016 02:55 PM
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Yonkers, NY
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Two of the bungalows are one bedroom, while the other two have a second loft bedroom upstairs. The two bedroom bungalows have full kitchens while the one bedrooms have a small refrigerator and stove top. We've stayed in each one and they are decorated a bit different but otherwise configured the same. I have photos on Photobucket I will try to upload later.

Three of the bungalows porches/decks open so you can walk directly to the pool. The first bungalow closest to the drive way does not have a latch to open a gate to walk directly to the pool. You have to go out your front door and take a short walk around the outside to the pool.

Bruno also has a small bbq to use and provides towels and maid service. I don't recall if it is daily? He is available via phone call or walking up the driveway to his house if you need anything. Bruno and his wife Geraldine are very helpful.

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Re: Bruno's Bungalow's [Re: fabila] #81691
02/17/2016 06:43 PM
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Quebec, Canada
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I'm happy to say that the 2 one bedroom bungalows have now a big refrigerator on their porch/deck !
And all four bungalows have a door on the porch so you can walk directly to the pool, even the first one ! I know because I've stayed in this one several times !





Re: Bruno's Bungalow's [Re: extreme] #81692
02/18/2016 04:55 PM
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Yonkers, NY
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Good to know about all the decks opening up to the area where you can walk directly to the pool. Bruno had only one full size refrigerator that he left out on the deck for one of the lucky guests in the 1 bedroom. Bruno is great, always upgrading and accommodating.

Re: Bruno's Bungalow's [Re: fabila] #81693
04/19/2016 03:40 PM
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Long Island, NY
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Has anyone used the pool sunning deck nude?
Is it acceptable?

Re: Bruno's Bungalow's [Re: timmycs] #81694
04/19/2016 04:03 PM
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He hasn't minded in the past, as long as other guests don't mind. Definitely wear a cover up when walking from your unit to the pool and back as the bungalows are in a residential area.

Re: Bruno's Bungalow's [Re: fabila] #81695
04/19/2016 04:38 PM
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Jersey City, NJ, North of SXM
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Thirteen days from now we will be in one of Bruno's Bungalows.


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Re: Bruno's Bungalow's [Re: timmycs] #81696
04/19/2016 08:14 PM
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We have never had an issue being nude in the pool or on the pool deck. As the above poster mentioned, a cover-up is appropriate while walking to the pool, as the location of the bungalows is in a neighborhood.


Gotta Caribbean soul I can barely control and some Texas hidden here in my heart...(J.B.)
Re: Bruno's Bungalow's [Re: BerneandGary] #81697
04/19/2016 08:17 PM
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..but, as Louise said, please be courteous of the other residents of the bungalows. Make sure it is ok with them.


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Re: Bruno's Bungalow's [Re: Carol_Hill] #81698
04/19/2016 09:03 PM
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That is why I said we never had an issue - I guess I should have said we never had an issue with other guests.


Gotta Caribbean soul I can barely control and some Texas hidden here in my heart...(J.B.)
Re: Bruno's Bungalow's [Re: mscottc] #81699
04/20/2016 02:15 PM
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Yonkers, NY
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Have a blast Scott and please tell Donna to give Bruno a big kiss from me.

Re: Bruno's Bungalow's [Re: fabila] #81700
04/20/2016 07:33 PM
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How about I give Geraldine a big kiss for David <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Cool.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Love.gif" alt="" />

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Re: Bruno's Bungalow's [Re: mscottc] #81701
04/20/2016 09:50 PM
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You got it Scott!

Re: Bruno's Bungalow's [Re: TANDP] #81702
06/24/2016 10:07 AM
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Hi. Anyone have any recent pictures of the Bungalows that they could share? I'm thinking about staying there, and I know the pictures on his site are old..


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Re: Bruno's Bungalow's [Re: Carol_Hill] #81703
06/24/2016 01:14 PM
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We'll be there in Nov and will post pics.



Re: Bruno's Bungalow's [Re: Pan] #81704
06/24/2016 01:24 PM
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OK, thanks, was thinking about going before that though. <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Smile.gif" alt="" />


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Re: Bruno's Bungalow's [Re: Carol_Hill] #81705
06/24/2016 02:19 PM
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Wow! Another trip so quickly? <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Wink.gif" alt="" /> cool!


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Re: Bruno's Bungalow's [Re: BeachKitten] #81706
06/24/2016 03:16 PM
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Well, I don't know now. Having trouble with the better half! <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Grin.gif" alt="" />


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Re: Bruno's Bungalow's [Re: TANDP] #81707
06/25/2016 05:20 PM
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Looks like lots of folks have stayed and enjoyed this place.
Just curious, saw netting on beds, Air Conditioning?

Re: Bruno's Bungalow's [Re: Tom] #81708
06/25/2016 05:21 PM
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The netting is just kind of decoration. The units are fully air conditioned.


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Re: Bruno's Bungalow's [Re: Carol_Hill] #81709
06/27/2016 05:30 AM
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