Great time in Old Man Bay!
Submitted: January 29, 2013
Stayed: January 2013
Beautiful condo! Nice and roomy... The master bedroom was fabulous, with a view of the ocean. The master bathroom was very large with double sinks, a huge bathtub and separate shower. The other two bedrooms were very nice as well. We were going to put my son (an 11 month old) in the 3rd bedroom, but our video monitor didn't work from there. Either it was too far away (yes, the condo is that large), or the walls are made out of something solid! No big deal though, we ended up setting the crib up in the huge walk-in closet in the master bedroom. The solid walls also mean that someone could be watching tv in the living room, and you can't hear a thing in the bedrooms!
The pool is nice and the beach is wonderful. Nice white sand. It isn't powder soft, because of the coral pieces that get washed up, but it's still great! The condo staff keep it very clean as well. The little bay on the property is protected by a reef which means that even on windy days one can swim. It's great for kids too! If you bring your snorkel gear there is lots of to see on the wall! Sea urchins, puffer fish, eels, angel fish, crabs, lion fish and more... we even saw a lobster hiding in one of the holes! There are lots of hermit crabs of all different sizes, and super cute little lizards with curly tails always running around.
There are two great restaurants nearby... Kurt's Korner, right beside the liquor store, under an orange roof (about a minute drive from the condo) and Over the Edge (on the way to Rum Point). Both have great food. Kurt's Korner is a bit cheaper. Another really great restaurant, not too far away, on the East side is Tukka's. Delicious!
After seeing the rest of the island, I know I made the right choice in choosing this condo. The North Side is a quiet area of the island, and for me, is better when travelling with kids. It is important to have a car though, so you can visit other beaches and areas. If you're snorkelling, I definitely recommend Rum Point and Cemetery beach (north end of seven mile beach). Both areas are pretty great!
So yes, I would definitely recommend this place. Enjoy!
Recommended for:
Families with Teenagers,
Families with Young Children,
Romantic Getaway
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