villa help coral bay

[djmom]

Hi,
I was wondering if anyone could give me any feedback about any of these villas. We have never stayed in Coral Bay before and we're going to give it a shot.

These all have our basic "requirements" but I also need to know about the driveway. If it is scary, I probably don't want to stay there. Scary for me mainly means cliffs and the possiblity (however unlikely) of driving off of them. I can handle some steep if it is not next to a cliff.

We also have 2 girls-ages 8 and 11-so if there is an issue of kid unfriendliness, that would be great to know. Like kids falling off cliffs.

I am pretty sure these all have bedrooms "inside" the house (where you would not have to go outside to access a bedroom).

Finally, just any comments about noise or traffic or construction.

Pink Horses
Sea Biscuit
Villa Ventosa
Dancing Dolphins

Thanks so much.

Susan

[MistB'Haven]

Don't know what your requirements are but we just (today) checked in to Rhumbrunners. Absolutely gorgeous. One King bedroom, one b-room with two twins. Both have huge bathrooms, as well as a half bath downstairs. Pool and incredible views. Full kitchen, no cliffs.

[djmom]

you are there now? That used to be on our list. I emailed the owners to find out the location. we were on island (Thanksgiving). we just wanted to drive by and see it and they never emailed back....so we were wondering if there was something they didn't want us to see....

[MistB'Haven]

Please try them again. I have had many conversations since booking back in the spring. This place is great (so far, have only been here 2 hours... ) It is clean and charming and beautiful and the views are incredible. Much better than the pictures. The bathrooms are huge, the bedrooms clean and comfy and the views are incredible (did I already say that?). We will be here for 3 weeks so I will report in again.

[mbw1024]

I had been told that the house was not too well equipped when it came to towels and such and kitchen items. Can you report if you are finding that? Appreciate it.

[XOXO]

Sea Biscuit has a pretty steep driveway. It is right by crabbys.

Gina

[jdw]

Have you considered Reef Madness?

[Patty]

We stayed in Sea Biscuit in 2007 and were quite pleased. However, someone recently posted that the villa was "tired". We really loved the pool. The hot tub is one of those soft sided ones. I felt like the kitchen was well furnished...we usually cook the majority of our meals in. The driveway is steep but manageable. It is not fancy but was certainly adequate for us.

[MrB]

Have you considered Reef Madness?

I Have

But it might make a parent nervous.

[djmom]

Reef Madness is booked when we are going.

It looks lovely.

[wonderlost]

Starlit Escape is in Coral Bay and is not scary to get to at all. Great for kids and families and has a sunny pool

Stone garden cottage is a funky place with a paved road all the way.

[mahojim]

We were also looking into Pink Horses. Great location, beautiful home, and the price is right on.
We stayed in Seabiscuit last April, and loved it. It's literally @ 200 yards from Aqua Bistro, Lily's Market, Island Blues, Big Belly Deli, and, as mentioned, Crabby's. Doug is a real nice guy.
Also very close to Skinny's, Sweet Plantains, Donkey Diner, etc...
We'd return to Seabiscuit were it not for our desire to try a new villa with each trip.
We loved the location,so we chose to stay at Island Horizons villa this past November, in the same area.You might want to check that home out, too. Challenging driveway, but great spot!
This fall we're stuck between choosing Pink Horses,Sago Palms, or One Particular Harbour villas.
Good luck, you'll love the solitude of Coral Bay!
Smiles-
MJ

[wonderlost]

MJ,
dig the commitment to diversity. Live it up

[mahojim]

Wonderlost-
Will do.
Smiles-
MJ

[mahojim]

Forgot to mention-
One the guys who took us out on "Breath" for a half day sail is the owner of Starlit Escape villa.
Great guy, and one hell of a sailor.
Package deal oppurtunity for you?
Smiles-
MJ