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Re: July Trip Grand Case 3 people...where to stay?
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Hi, not looking to change your mind on location but as another Fr side option, maybe think of Orient Village instead based on your wish list ie 2 bed rentals, kitchen, pools [probably communal based on budget], walking to beach, resto's, bars, bakery and grocery options. Maybe no take out rib options, but there is rotisserie chicken take out
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Re: July Trip Grand Case 3 people...where to stay?
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04/11/2017 09:52 PM
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I like Flamboyant beach villas but it has been 3 years since I stayed there.....basically right next door to the GCBC. You can walk the beach and be at the sunset cafe in about 2 minutes. You could rent two single bed units on the water if you are lucky with your dates or there is also a two bedroom unit that is not on the water. It is nothing fancy but you did say you were on a budget: https://www.vrbo.com/346111I believe the Bayview Beach houses are next door (between the GCBC and Flamboyant). The property didn't look like much 3 years ago but do look lovely online so I'm assuming they were renovated.
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Re: July Trip Grand Case 3 people...where to stay?
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04/11/2017 10:12 PM
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JohnandBev said: Hi, not looking to change your mind on location but as another Fr side option, maybe think of Orient Village instead based on your wish list ie 2 bed rentals, kitchen, pools [probably communal based on budget], walking to beach, resto's, bars, bakery and grocery options. Maybe no take out rib options, but there is rotisserie chicken take out
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Re: July Trip Grand Case 3 people...where to stay?
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04/12/2017 07:40 AM
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Buddyhog said: Check out Creole Rock. It is the only rental that I am aware of that has access to a swimming pool. It is a excellent location next to Calmos Cafe. Friends stayed there and said it was noisy from loud music at Calmos. Grand Case Beach Club has lowest rates in July. Beautiful grounds with a pool, restaurant and free water sports. But their tennis court won't be available due to upgrading starting in June.
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Re: July Trip Grand Case 3 people...where to stay?
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04/12/2017 07:49 AM
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LINK LINK ============== two possible choices... I suppose Doves Nest was not available? Choice # 2 is not in GC.
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Re: July Trip Grand Case 3 people...where to stay?
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Re: July Trip Grand Case 3 people...where to stay?
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RonDon said: I sent you a PM look for flashing envelope next to your name. for Jackie original poster.
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Re: July Trip Grand Case 3 people...where to stay?
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Bobcat said: I don't see it flashing. sorry meant for original poster jackieusc4
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Re: July Trip Grand Case 3 people...where to stay?
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04/12/2017 08:17 AM
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I've stayed at Dove's Nest, although it's been a few years. It's kind of up the hill from Grand Case and a bit of a walk from town, considering the uphill part, and, unless something has changed, no lights on that road. We enjoyed our stay there, but I personally wouldn't walk to the restaurants in GC from there. Beautiful views from up here though. No pool there, unless something has changed. Perceptions are always different, but I don't view Orient as being more crowded than GC and there are definitely a bunch of different places there with semi-private pools (shared with other people, that is)
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Re: July Trip Grand Case 3 people...where to stay?
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First, understand that I am lazy and I have no desire to walk uphill after dinner in the dark. As I said, unless something has changed, there are no lights on the road going up to Dove's Nest, which raises a security concern to me. The view was lovely out over Petite Plage, but as far as a walk to restaurants, I personally wouldn't do it after night.
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Re: July Trip Grand Case 3 people...where to stay?
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04/13/2017 08:14 AM
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Louise (fabila) posted a picture of the steps to get down to the beach from Dove's Nest, at one point. I'm not certain they were even there when we stayed there. We have not been down to the beach there. When we stayed there, we mostly went to Orient to the beach. That villa in Mantas' picture wasn't even there when we stayed there. The road to get to Dove's Nest comes in on the right hand side of the building, up top.
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Re: July Trip Grand Case 3 people...where to stay?
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04/13/2017 03:57 PM
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DukeMom said: We have stayed at the Dove's Nest. We alternated between walking to "downtown" Grand Case and driving (depending on how fancy we were dressed). The walk down to their part of the beach is down a hill and somewhat steep. We found ourselves just walking down the main road and cutting into Petite Plage via the public access alley just outside GCBC. Besides, we wanted to rent chairs so there's that.
You would definitely enjoy the comparative privacy of the Dove's Nest. We never felt like we were surrounded by other people even though obviously the units were booked. We had a two bedroom and it had a large kitchen, a large living area, but only 1 bathroom and not much of a view, though there was a nice porch off the kitchen.
It really is a good value and the people who own and run it are so nice. Does Dove's nest have a pool? I think poster wants a pool.
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