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Re: BSV- umbrellas
[Re: fabila]
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10/14/2023 11:52 AM
10/14/2023 11:52 AM
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Louise--yes, we have always rented from Craig in the past, for use at Beachside. That is odd, that he says he doesn't have them. Wind is not any worse at BSV than anywhere else. I think he just doesn't rent them now.
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Re: BSV- umbrellas
[Re: PattyM]
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10/14/2023 02:28 PM
10/14/2023 02:28 PM
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Also a fair-skinned and once upon a time natural blonde, on most beaches the need for an umbrella goes without saying but it’s been my experience at BSV over many trips that between regular applications of sun block, the rear covered porch of our unit, the gazebo like structure at the pool and the area of shade in front of the rear porch I’ve never had the need for an umbrella at BSV.
I’ve seen them there on occasion but I think most guests have the same experience. Should you really need one the suggestion to pick one up at Cost U Less or Ace is your best bet. And it does get very breezy there so beware that even though you might not feel it at first, by the time you do that sunburn can be debilitating.
Also, if you do get your own umbrella please make certain it is really well secured in the sand as I’ve personally seen near implement of a beach goer by someone’s fly away umbrella. 🙂🙂
Respectfully,
pat
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Re: BSV- umbrellas
[Re: PattyM]
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10/14/2023 03:36 PM
10/14/2023 03:36 PM
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Part of the routine when we get there (SXM and BSV) provisions and to the Ace on Bush Road to grab an umbrella. They have some nice ones with the screw in sand auger that stay put. We make sure to put enough tilt on it so the wind is pushing down on the canopy, not getting up under it etc. Haven't broken one yet on that beach, knock on wood.
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Re: BSV- umbrellas
[Re: foreversxm]
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10/14/2023 08:19 PM
10/14/2023 08:19 PM
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I don’t understand your response especially since you said you stayed there? They do offer beach chairs. Each unit has four beach lounge chairs on the sand directly in front of your unit, as well as to 2,lounge chairs with cushions on your deck. There are also many lounge chairs around the pool.
We are repeat guests since 2008 sometimes twice a year. Power had never gone out while we’ve been there. Vicki lives on-site so there is help 24/7, there is a pool, big tv with many channels. Daily housekeeping is only recently upon request otherwise it was daily. It’s my understanding you can still request daily cleaning. There is a security guard who walks the beach and in the garden all night long into the wee hours.
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Re: BSV- umbrellas
[Re: Colour1]
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10/15/2023 09:50 AM
10/15/2023 09:50 AM
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I don’t understand your response especially since you said you stayed there? They do offer beach chairs. Each unit has four beach lounge chairs on the sand directly in front of your unit, as well as to 2,lounge chairs with cushions on your deck. There are also many lounge chairs around the pool.
We are repeat guests since 2008 sometimes twice a year. Power had never gone out while we’ve been there. Vicki lives on-site so there is help 24/7, there is a pool, big tv with many channels. Daily housekeeping is only recently upon request otherwise it was daily. It’s my understanding you can still request daily cleaning. There is a security guard who walks the beach and in the garden all night long into the wee hours. I was basically saying that I would think when staying at a beachfront property I would think beach chairs and one umbrellas go together. Yes I remember the beach chairs but not an umbrella for the beach which is ok with us. A few times ago when we stayed there was after a small storm and the surf was still washing against the building so no beach for a chair so we hung by the little pool. Again not saying BSV doesn't have the amenities you mentioned , we just like a few more just in case and the power does go off everywhere on the Island from time to time. Just last week GEBE was load shedding in the Beach Hill Area and everyone lost. power unless they had a generator. Again not a problem but nice to be prepared in case it drags on into the night.
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Re: BSV- umbrellas
[Re: PattyM]
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10/15/2023 06:30 PM
10/15/2023 06:30 PM
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BSV tries to cover all the bases even to providing a lantern in the event of a power outage.. we have never lost power and had the opportunity to use it but nice they try to be so proactive. Re the umbrella, I get the complaint but it’s really a non-issue for most of us given the options but we can all see things differently.. Given all management does provide, the lack of an umbrella doesn’t upset me but if it did I’d just pick one up myself and leave it in the closet by the pool upon departure.
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pat
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Re: BSV- umbrellas
[Re: foreversxm]
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10/16/2023 09:30 AM
10/16/2023 09:30 AM
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BSV have a lot of loyal following, including us, so the people must be pretty satisfied with the amenities and service they provide, otherwise we wouldn't be going there time after time. Just try to get a reservation there in April or November. There were a couple of umbrellas in the pool shed last November.
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