Rory and Bridget met with us at the condo and were finalizing cleaning from the previous tenant. Very nice people, explained everything to us about the condo and things to do and where to go. I commented before our arrival I was looking forward to the local "Banks" beer, and they left us a cold 6 pack in the fridge!
They even drove us to the local grocery store and showed us how to get the free shuttle back!
Excellent hosts who followed up through the 2 weeks and responded quickly to a minor patio chair repair.
The flat was a studio and had everything we needed(gas barbeque too) and was very cost competitive; somewhat dated but absolutely adequate and we cooked there and sat on the patio and watched the monkeys on the golf course netting. Many warm pools and friendly residents.
TV programming was also very good, with lots on to watch in the evenings.
Golf course restaurant was nice and food was good but service was on island time(slow).
A daily 12-15 minute walk to Rockley beach which was very nice. Other beaches were easily accessed by riding the local buses for $1us from the main road or to Pat's in Dover for fish fry on Friday(a must do! go before 5, it becomes a zoo later), or to St. Lawrence Gap for dinner and night life.
We enjoyed the Tiki bar at the beach, where they charged you $30us PP for umbrella and chairs, but then gave you coupons for food and beer for the same value- food was good and service was good too!
The nacho's were good and large at Bert's- excellent for Canadian hockey fans.
Cab's were pretty cheap later after dark since walking back to the golf course on poorly lit roads without sidewalks seemed adventurous(we had a bad experience in Punta Cana).
Always felt safe and everyone was very helpful.
Ted's Island tour was excellent and a lot of fun(got a little long though). The caves were also cool to see but add the pottery place on the way or the Mount Gay rum tour to maximize the value of the cost of the drive up there.
All in all, great trip and excellent hosts and great weather!
Will go back!
Ed and Debbie
Chatham, Ontario, Canada