The best spot on West Bay Beach!
Review Submitted: January 5, 2012
Date of Stay: December 2011
Hidden behind a coral outcrop, yet directly on the beach just a few feet from the water, this is in our opinion the very best spot of the entire West Bay Beach: quiet and private while only steps from restaurants and dive shops etc. The apartment itself is exactly as described and was perfect for our family of 4 adults. Plenty of filtered water.
Booking the apartment was easy and uncomplicated. Linda and Kevin were really pleasant to deal with - in fact, they made the whole transaction feel like a visit with friends. Linda provided all the information we needed, immediately responded to all questions and offered many tips and useful insights. Kevin was at the apartment to welcome us when we arrived (by a taxi he had arranged) and to check whether we had everything we needed, then stopped by a couple of times again to make sure we were fine and to give us some "insider scoop" of the island.
Tullio, the guard/caretaker, cleaned the grounds every day, swept the sand from the deck, and put a basin with fresh water by the stairs to wash the sand from the feet before entering. There is also an outdoor shower.
On Linda's recommendation, one of us signed up for a certification course and several additional dives with Mayan Divers (a few minutes from the house), managed by Anja from Germany and her husband Liber from Cuba. Rick was a great diving instructor. They are very safety-conscious and professional and they have small groups (no cruise ship crowd!).
We did not rent a car and felt no need to.
As for restaurants, we found all quite good but none outstanding. Fosters has lobster tails; Bite on the Beach is worth a visit at night just to watch the huge moray eels come out from the coral rocks beneath the restaurant.
We had a totally relaxing vacation and definitely plan to come again.
Recommended for:
Age 55+,
Tourists without a Car,
Families with Teenagers,
Families with Young Children,
Romantic Getaway
Owner's Response: The Tropical Island Villa team will be very happy to hear this. Thank you.
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