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First Time at Beach Side Villas #303209
06/25/2023 01:26 PM
06/25/2023 01:26 PM
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Maryland
Jim_Laraine Offline OP
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Greetings,

We are reserved for two weeks at BS

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Re: First Time at Beach Side Villas [Re: Jim_Laraine] #303212
06/25/2023 01:32 PM
06/25/2023 01:32 PM
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Central Florida!
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Enjoy!! Please let us know if you have any questions.


Carol Hill
Re: First Time at Beach Side Villas [Re: Jim_Laraine] #303215
06/25/2023 03:19 PM
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Thanks Carol, TTOL info was great. Can't wait.

Somehow I ended up posting in two threads, OOOPs....

Re: First Time at Beach Side Villas [Re: Jim_Laraine] #303216
06/25/2023 04:06 PM
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No problem. I think maybe you are excited, which I can relate to.


Carol Hill
Re: First Time at Beach Side Villas [Re: Jim_Laraine] #303230
06/26/2023 07:59 AM
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You will want for nothing!! After staying at BSV, you will never stay any other place on the Dutch side!! If you need anything while on property, Emmanuel will be right there! He is head of maintenance. Vikki is the engineer and manager. Then there are the housekeeping ladies. They are so wonderful!! We always leave a nice envelope for our girl!!! The gate code changes from time to time, you'll need that to enter the property and the beach entrance to the pool!! Enjoy the observation deck with a complimentary beverage while watching the planes take off and land right in front of you! It's very exciting! Enjoy a dip in the pool while relaxing to the sounds of the ocean in front of you!! Have a great time!!

Attached Files BSV Delta 11-21.jpg

Sand Gravity, got to love it!
Re: First Time at Beach Side Villas [Re: Jim_Laraine] #303232
06/26/2023 09:12 AM
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Great to hear about the security and good parking, we were wondering about that. The observation deck and pool are nice bonuses.

We are looking forward to making some good breakfasts and dinners in the villa rather than driving, eating and drinking out all the time. To be honest on our last trip in January, we were disappointed in the food and prices at many restaurants. The best experiences we had were at Vesna Taverna, Bamboo House (Thursday Jazz Night) and the Sint Martin yacht club.

Thanks Again for all the good info!

Re: First Time at Beach Side Villas [Re: Jim_Laraine] #303242
06/26/2023 12:11 PM
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It’s somewhat embarrassing to admit, but staying at BSV there are days we never leave the property. Breakfast on our porch watching the waves, lunching on sandwiches from whatever’s in the fridge but enjoying them out at the pool, afternoon naps on the porch or on the sand below it and then dinner reheats from various meals out or from scratch on the Barbie. It really is the best!😊😊


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pat



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Re: First Time at Beach Side Villas [Re: Jim_Laraine] #303265
06/27/2023 08:29 AM
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Thanks Pat, sounds glorious. We might even take up reading again.... smile

Re: First Time at Beach Side Villas [Re: Jim_Laraine] #303266
06/27/2023 08:55 AM
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Jim and Laraine--I read five books on our recent stay. smile There is a lending library of books by the office at BSV, so if you have a mind to try it out while there, just go down and see if anything tickles your fancy.


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Re: First Time at Beach Side Villas [Re: Jim_Laraine] #303289
06/27/2023 03:52 PM
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I hope you love it as much as we do. I believe we've stayed at BSV about 15 times now and when staying on the Dutch side we wouldn't stay any where else.

Re: First Time at Beach Side Villas [Re: Jim_Laraine] #303291
06/27/2023 04:11 PM
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Thanks All...... Can't wait !!!

Re: First Time at Beach Side Villas [Re: Jim_Laraine] #303295
06/27/2023 05:16 PM
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Okay, we have been staying here the longest of anyone who has posted so far
and everything they say is true. LOL banana

We do venture off the property and go to other beaches we love and out to eat of course, but
enjoy the days we don't.

if you ever have a health issue, it is a perfect place to be---everything you need is there and you
are able to enjoy the beach, deck, planes, ships and space . You are not stuck inside.

You will also have the best staff , who are always a pleasure to talk with.

Re: First Time at Beach Side Villas [Re: The_Lurker] #303297
06/27/2023 06:00 PM
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Terry--absolutely true with regard to the staff, who ALL do a fabulous job!


Carol Hill
Re: First Time at Beach Side Villas [Re: Jim_Laraine] #303298
06/27/2023 06:42 PM
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Luckily, we are good with health and mobility. We usually venture out in the car most days but we're hoping to make it not every day on this trip.

Re: First Time at Beach Side Villas [Re: Jim_Laraine] #303299
06/27/2023 07:02 PM
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Jim and Laraine--do what makes YOU happy.


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Re: First Time at Beach Side Villas [Re: Jim_Laraine] #303351
06/28/2023 05:19 PM
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We are also first timers for jan 9-19 2024

Re: First Time at Beach Side Villas [Re: blooming] #303356
06/28/2023 06:17 PM
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Enjoy!


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Re: First Time at Beach Side Villas [Re: pat] #303391
06/30/2023 07:14 AM
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Pat, I'm with you, there's a few times we never left the property!! It is such a pleasure to not have to get in the car!!


Sand Gravity, got to love it!
Re: First Time at Beach Side Villas [Re: Colour1] #303397
06/30/2023 09:00 AM
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And having had El Zafiro right next door made that so easy to do. I’m hoping a new dining spot will open there before our next trip.

And on another note, I’ve often wondered why a named restaurant doesn’t relocate there since the facilities are pretty good and the parking is more than adequate. It’s a little out of the way but not horribly so. Wishful thinking I guess.


Respectfully,

pat



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Re: First Time at Beach Side Villas [Re: pat] #303481
07/02/2023 08:03 AM
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We ate there once for breakfast, horrible! But loved having a cocktail or two was fun! I even contacted Bruno Lemonie asking him to take over the restaurant!! He's out of the restaurant business, he said to me. Everything he touched turned to gold! We loved Dreams!!!


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