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Villa Suggestions
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12/18/2021 02:47 PM
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We're considering renting a villa in early 2023, to celebrate our 35th wedding anniversary. It will just be the two of us; thinking of something convenient to Grand Case or Orient Village restaurants. A private pool is a must, as is a beautiful view. Most places I search are showing no availability, but I think that might be because I'm searching over a year in advance? Anyway, does anyone here have any suggestions based on actual experience? Thanks!
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Re: Villa Suggestions
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12/18/2021 04:06 PM
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Georgia--You didn't say what your price point is. I would recommend Villa Canoua, which definitely has a private pool and a beautiful view over Happy Bay. I have to say, the interior design is not my taste at all, but it does excell with a view which is hard to beat. Gated community, 5 minutes drive to Grand Case, view out to Anguilla. LinkIf you are interested, I would be happy to give you a private detailed review.
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Re: Villa Suggestions
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12/18/2021 07:12 PM
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Georgia--You didn't say what your price point is. I would recommend Villa Canoua, which definitely has a private pool and a beautiful view over Happy Bay. I have to say, the interior design is not my taste at all, but it does excell with a view which is hard to beat. Gated community, 5 minutes drive to Grand Case, view out to Anguilla. LinkIf you are interested, I would be happy to give you a private detailed review. Carol, at this point we're not really setting a budget. Thanks for the link; I'll take a look and let you know if I want your review. That area would definitely fit our criteria for location.
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I can give Sunrise Villa (there are two so named on the island) this is the one located near the top of the hill behind Orient. It is pricy but immaculate, tastefully decorated and has the most incredible view. We were there for out 50th. PM for any questions. Thanks! I'll check it out!
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12/18/2021 07:52 PM
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Re: Villa Suggestions
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12/18/2021 08:07 PM
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Can not say enough nice things about about Veronique Fassel. She owns Seaview Villas. We've stayed at several of her places. This one (Villa O): https://www.villao.vacations - four times. It's in Orient Bay, up at the top of the hill... two minutes to everything, and a killer view!!! We've also stayed at here smaller place Villa Pinel - https://www.villapinelsxm.com/ a little further, over in Cul De Sac, but right on the water - you can kayak over to pinel easily from there. Villa O is pricey - but absolutely worth it!!!
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Re: Villa Suggestions
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12/18/2021 09:52 PM
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We have rented many times on the French side during the past 20 plus years. Always have been close to the restaurants at Orient Village as well as always having a private pool. We have rented every time through Magali who can be reached at https://www.islandescapesxm.com. She is so nice and has been a big help the past 2 years since we have had to cancel 4 trips now due to COVID. She has always either switched our payment or refunded it entirely. She's a real doll. Check out her website and I'm sure you will find something you will enjoy. Enjoy your celebration!
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Re: Villa Suggestions
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12/18/2021 10:12 PM
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biglar--have to say that there are very few properties in Orient Village that have any view, and that was one of the priorities.
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Re: Villa Suggestions
[Re: mahokid]
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12/19/2021 09:23 AM
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mahokid--I recommended Canoua, which is one of the Happy Bay villas, and the most reasonably priced. I don't know the names of the others.
Carol Hill
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12/19/2021 02:49 PM
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mahokid--I personally felt very safe above Happy Bay. There is a gate for the community, as well as a gate for the individual villa. And Canoua had electronic hurricane shutters, which we did use at night.
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Re: Villa Suggestions
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12/20/2021 04:03 PM
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The views there look amazing out toward Orient, for sure. Although I wouldn't really call that "Orient Village", since it appears to be up the hill. Enjoy!
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