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[Guest Comments: 4 positive, 0 negative]
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| 02/28/09 |
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Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
Wonderful family vacation
Date Submitted: February 28, 2009 Date of Stay: February 2009
Sapphire Beach is beautiful, and the condo is great. Since many of the other reviewers were couples, I'll provide the "traveling with kids" perspective. We have two children, 8 and 10. The air mattress in the living room was fine for them--they loved to lie there and watch the ocean! The condo is just as described and shown in the pictures--very clean, and everything in working order. The view is EXACTLY as described, and can't be beat! Marsha provides nice extras like DVD's, a cooler with ice packs for picnics, and of course the use of snorkeling equipment and beach chairs from the local dive shop is a great benefit. If you like to snorkel, the rental costs could really add up otherwise. Speaking of snorkeling--Sapphire is a very good place for this, whether you are a beginner or experienced. We saw tons of fish, a green turtle--even a little moray eel! For those who prefer the pool, it is lovely. There's a separate shallow pool (3 feet) for little ones, and then a five foot pool, right on the ocean.
I would recommend renting a car for at least part of your stay, Budget rental is right on the premises. Red Hook is walking distance (not even a mile) but the roads are narrow and not really walker-friendly. The other option is taxis, which are expensive.
The best thing about Sapphire is that it is very quiet--no nearby bars or restaurants going at all hours. You can easily get to Red Hook if that's what you like, but if you want to fall asleep listening to the waves on the shore and the wind in the palms . . . this is your place!
Recommended for: Girls Getaway, Age 55+, Sightseeing, Romantic Getaway, Families with Young Children
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Anne
Rhode Island
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| 02/23/08 |
Positive
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| AFTER BOOKING THE CONDO WITH MARSHA I WAS SUPRISED AT SOME OF THE NEGATIVE COMMENTS POSTED ON THE INTERNET ABOUT SAPPHIRE BEACH. I HAVE TRAVELED EXTENSIVELY AND CAN ASSURE YOU THAT THIS WAS ONE OF THE MOST INCREDIBLE PLACES I HAVE BEEN TO. STARTING FROM WHEN SAM PICKS YOU UP FROM THE AIRPORT UNTIL HE DROPS YOU OFF YOUR STAY SHOULD BE NOTHING BUT MAGICAL. SOME OF THE MOST FANTASTIC VIEWS RIGHT FROM THE CONDO, THE BEAUTIFUL BEACH AND OF COURSE THE WEATHER! I AM LOOKING FORWARD TO MY RETURN TRIP TO SAPPHIRE BEACH AND WOULD HIGHLY RECOMMEND MARSHA'S CONDO AND SAPPIRE BEACH TO ANYONE! |
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MICHAEL KELLEY, VA BEACH VA
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| 02/11/08 |
Positive
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| Just wanted to let you know that the place was beautiful and that we loved the accommodations. Everything we needed was either in the unit or on site. The view from the balcony was spectacular, and it was only steps to the ocean. We never did see or hear from Sam, but contacting Marsha was easy. I would definitely stay there again!!! |
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Elaine Skorich, Charleston, WV
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| 02/07/08 |
Positive
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| We had plenty of room for 3 adults and 1 child, much more so than a standard motel room. Views from the balcony can't be beat. Just a few steps to the beautiful, calm sea. Condo is clean and well kept; with comfortable bed and sofa. Most importantly, Marsha is easily accessible by phone or e-mail and always responded to my questions promptly. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. |
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Teresa, Aiken, SC
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| 08/09/07 |
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Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
Marsha,
We had a very nice vacation. The weather was great
and our stay was comfortable. Sapphire Beach is beautiful and having lounge chairs available was great. Sam was very hospitable picking us up from the airport as well as giving us the opportunity to buy some groceries
before taking us to the resort even though it was becoming late evening when we arrived. Thank you for sharing your condo.
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Janet & Doug
Indiana
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| 07/16/07 |
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Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
Hi Marsha!
First of all Sam was wonderful! He waited for us even though our plane was late and car rental took forever, and then escorted us all the way back to the condo! I don't think we would have found it if we hadn't followed him.
I was expecting maid service on the 4th day, so it was a pleasant suprise to have fresh towels daily.
We had free chair and snorkel use for the week. Thank you! I think this would be a good thing to boast in your online ad. I think some guests must have had to pay for chairs etc. We liked the place enough to pick up a realty magazine to see how much owning a condo a Saphire would cost, that probably says a lot. Lastly we have a restaurant suggestion, Las Braisas (sp) in Frechtown. We had our
best meal and drink at this little place. It's only been open for few months, but the food is amazing!
Thank you,
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Julie
Minnosota
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| 06/27/07 |
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Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
Marsha,
We had a great time in St. Thomas. It was so beautiful! The wedding on Tortolla was prefect. The only problem I had was not being smart enough to pack a carry-on bag with a change of clothes and a swimsuit. Our luggage was a day behind us, and not being able to swim that first day
was torture. We are really hoping we get to go back soon.
Thank you for letting us rent your condo!
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Teresa
North Carolina
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