Grand Case in October
Review Submitted: December 23, 2008
Date of Stay: October 2008
Grand Case Cottage is centrally located in Grand Case, French Side. It is a 3-minute walk to the grocery store and restaurants are even closer. We ate at the Lolos by the wharf several times and really liked the food at the south end of town at the Creole Rock Café, on the beach side where the road splits. It does not have a big sign but has the name on the menu board. Particularly liked the goat stew and shrimp stir-fry. The breakfast place across the street was also very good. Try the Lobster Bisque at The Honky Tonk Bar on the Boardwalk in Phillipsburg. All food good here.
The Cottage had all one needs to cook meals, however, if you need brand new utensils and pots, bring them with you. Previous guests had left a variety of bottles in the bar, bottled water and a couple of drinks in the fridge and tea and condiments in the cupboard. Thank you. There were more than enough towels and the cottage was kept very clean. Claudia was very easy to contact by phone. We would recommend reading the journal that is in the kitchen, lots of useful information about buses, where to eat etc.
We would recommend renting a car to get to other spots on the island. Buses are great for getting to Marigot and Phillipsburg but they do not go to attractions like the Butterfly Farm, well worth a visit, St. Maarten Park, or other beaches. Grand Case beach is lovely and we swam here almost everyday. Octopus Diving is a 5-minute walk north past the Lolos. They are very friendly and helpful. We went to Tintamare Island with them, the water was still murky from being stirred up by Hurricane Omar, but we would go out with them again.
The patio at the cottage got the sun in the morning and was shady by the afternoon, perfect. We would recommend The Cottage to those who like quiet, but want to be close to stores, restaurants and the water. We were fortunate that our neighbour had just moved out and we had the patio to ourselves for most of our stay. We would definitely return.
Recommended for:
Age 55+,
Girls Getaway,
Tourists without a Car,
Sightseeing
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