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Conrad Suttons parking lot

Posted: Fri Aug 15, 2008 4:44 pm
by arenee
Can anyone that has rented a vehicle from Conrad Sutton in the past let me know about his parking lot and how hard it is to get in and out? For some reason I think I remember seeing it on our last visit and thought it might look hard to manuever for parking while in Cruz Bay.

Posted: Fri Aug 15, 2008 5:05 pm
by sunlover
We rent from Conrad all the time, and never had a problem with the parking lot. It's a steep "out," which might get a little slick if it's raining, but otherwise it's very convenient.

I also think you are officially supposed to leave your keys in the car, in case he needs to move it around (so people don't get parked in).

Posted: Fri Aug 15, 2008 5:52 pm
by BeAsUR
We rented from them end of July. We loved being able to park there at night. Convenient to the BB, Banana Deck, Cruz Bay shopping, Fish trap, Lime Inn, Woody's, Quiet Mon and many others. If you park theere after 6, you do not need to worry about leaving your keys- they close at 6 anyway. The hill is steep, but kids and I waited at the top and hubby drove it up to the street and we hopped in.

Posted: Fri Aug 15, 2008 6:57 pm
by DELETED
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Posted: Mon Aug 18, 2008 9:25 am
by LMarie
We rented from Conrad this past June/July and every time we went to park in the lot to do some shopping in town, there was always too much going on and we couldn't get in. So, we had to look for spots elsewhere and one reason we picked them was because they let you park in their lot. Conrad and his daughter were very nice (Mom was RATHER grumpy) but we'll probably pick a different rental company next time.

Posted: Mon Aug 18, 2008 1:17 pm
by arenee
Thanks everyone!

Posted: Tue Aug 19, 2008 11:15 am
by Gromit
We like St. John Car rental. They just got a new fleet of cars late last year and we've always had luck finding a spot in their lot. Lonnie and her team there are great.

Posted: Tue Aug 19, 2008 11:36 am
by carron
We always rent from Conrad Sutton but have never parked in their lot at night. Although it would be very convenient we're always unsure whether we would be blocked in due to the small lot size.

Posted: Tue Aug 19, 2008 11:37 am
by cypressgirl
Ditto Gromit, for STJ Car Rental. We got a new Dodge Nitro last week without a scratch on it. The VERY nice lady behind the desk asked me to take the diagram of the car and mark any body damage. I said "every little scratch??" and she said heavens no, just dents, we expect scratches. When I returned the car she never even looked at it. In and out in 60 seconds. The parking lot is very easy to manuver and there was plenty of room. It's also very close to the Beach Bar. Another plus. I'll always use them. Sorry, but Conrad and his family scare me. :?

Posted: Tue Aug 19, 2008 11:45 am
by pjayer
I know the OP was asking about Conrad Sutton, but I thought I'd add something of substance to the board for a change. Our only experience has been with Courtesy, and we've been very pleased with the vehicle and their service. Their lot is just past Woody's and is easy to get in and out of while in Cruz Bay.

I've read a lot of good reviews on the other companies mentioned here, but don't have any personal experience.

Posted: Tue Aug 19, 2008 11:56 am
by Pianogrl
The only personal experience we've had renting a jeep has been with Courtesy Car Rental. They were awesome last May & we always had a place to park in their lot..very convenient & easy. I've heard good things about the others also.

Posted: Tue Aug 19, 2008 12:47 pm
by flip-flop
We love Conrad & Carmen. I have never not been able to get a spot in their lot (disclaimer: I've not be there "in" season - our trips have been May, May, May and November). August & June soon come :)

The drive, while steep, is rough so you get good grip even in the rain. If things look really tight you can get Conrad to park it for you. He's done this for me many times cause I am a big chicken. He's almost always around!

Posted: Tue Aug 19, 2008 12:53 pm
by shoemak38
we also had great luck parking in the St John Car rental lot over July 4 week