| Date | Rating | Comment
[Guest Comments: 36 positive, 0 negative]
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| 07/30/09 |
Positive
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We are research hounds. Based on that, we looked everywhere for a place to stay in Grand Cayman for 2 wks in March 2009.
We ended up finding Mark's condo and due to his great website, were confident in booking.
We were extremely impressed upon arrival. The condo lived up to everything described and more. We had family staying at other inexpensive hotels, which were almost the same price as this condo, but were nowhere near as nice. For the price, this condo cannot be beat on Grand Cayman. It is a very expensive island to visit, and for good reason!
We realized though just how much great accomodations can make a trip. We stayed in lesser accomodations the prior year in the Bahamas and said we would not make that mistake again.
Mark's condo is a home. Period. You will unpack and unwind very easily there. It's a great location, and a great condo. Very quiet, assuming due to solid concrete construction. The grounds and pool are perfect.
The condo certainly added to our best winter getaway to date. We will be returning to Grand Cayman soon, and most certainly will be staying here again. We would not look anywhere else, it is that good.
Jason & Leanne |
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Jason & Leanne, Winnipeg, Manitoba |
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| 05/04/09 |
Positive
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We just returned from a week in Mark's condo. It was wonderful. We
had our own room and our three teenagers shared another, each in his/her own
bed. The washer/dryer worked out beautifully. The grounds of the complex were
well maintained and the pool (we had it to ourselves much of the time during
Easter Week) was very nice. The shoreline is pretty rough, but if you take time
to figure it out, snorkeling is no problem. Getting in and out of the water is
actually easier at the properties on both sides of this property. Snorkelling
is also better one property each way, but all of it is pretty good for shore
access. Pay attention to the wind/current along the shore and use it to your
advantage. Don't fight it--swim with it. Had a phone issue, but Mark resolved
it. Nice, clean and economical. Would recommend it to anyone going to Grand
Cayman! |
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david timm, Wisconsin
920-983-1001 |
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| 03/01/09 |
Positive
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| exceeded our expectations...all the other condos and hotels are crammed in and crowded while this complex has a spacious lawn and pool area...it was very quiet especially since only 5 of the 54 units had guests (xmas week 2008)... noone on the beach...dont forget that no liquor or grocery stores on sunday so if you plan to arrive sat aft or sun, tell them what you need and they will have it waiting in the condo. |
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Anonymous
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| 08/25/08 |
Positive
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| Excellent condo rental in a great location, close to all activities; perfect for our family of five. Was our first time to G.C. so here are our recommendations: begin planning/researching prior to your visit at caymanactivityguide dot com, and register so you can review the forums/reviews; excellent info for everything here. we are an active family, so we rented a car after the second day so we could travel around the island at our own pace. our favorite shore snorkel sites; Cracked Conch and Eden Rock. Our favorite beach/snorkel combo days at Cemetary Beach and Smith Beach. Favorite lunch at Calypso Grill and dinners at The Wharf and Harvey's were terrific. Mark was organized, informative and delivered a terrific vacation rental experience! |
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Greg Toback, East Lyme, CT |
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| 08/24/08 |
Positive
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| Excellent location, great condo, perfect for our family of five! Our first time to Cayman; we all loved it. Here's what we recommend and our favorites. Before your trip, go to caymanactivityguide-dot-com and begin researching your trip. sign up to review the forum, its worth it. we are an active family, so we rented a car after the second day. Helped us hop around the island at our pace. The cell phone was a huge help! If it seems not to work, remove the battery and let it reset. Favorite lunch - Calypso Grill; favorite dinners - The Wharf and Harvey's. Favorite snorkeling from shore; Cracked Conch & Eden Rock. Smith Beach and Cemetary Beach are perfect beach/snorkeling combo days. Mark did a great job of making this condo rental simple, clear and well organized. Couldn't have asked for a better vacation! |
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Greg Toback, East Lyme, Connecticut |
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| 05/23/08 |
Positive
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| never having done this before it really couldn't have been easier nor more pleasant. all the aspects of making the arrangements and the locations and features once we got there far exceeded our expectations. thanks for a great vacation. |
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holly devine , glen mills, pa
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| 05/10/08 |
Positive
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| Excellent place to stay. My parents absolutely loved it. It is a much better choice than hotel. Anything we needed was there. My parents are looking forward to go again and stay in the same condo as he enjoyed having a cup of tea by the blue water. |
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Jenny Desai, Philadelphia, PA |
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| 04/29/08 |
Positive
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| Our stay at the condo was great! You are on the top floor so view fantastic. It was just my wife and I so we had plenty of room. We were there April 19th - 26th. There weren't many people at the complex so very quite at the pool. Nice! Very close to grocery store and downtown Georgtown. Plenty of places to eat nearby. From expensive to moderate. Locals very friendly. Great experiance. |
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Bruce Ward, Marysville, Washington
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| 04/01/08 |
Positive
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Nice condo. Convenient to many restaurants and close to the city of George Town. We walked in several times.
The Marriott down the street has a lot of water sports available for walk ins. |
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Ron Stepansky, Orland Park, Il |
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| 03/27/08 |
Positive
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I have been going to Cayman with my mom and sister since I was 13, and now I get to go and enjoy the island with my husband and 19 month old son. We had a great time. The condo was great and had everything we needed. Especially the sand toys for my son. He loved sitting on the beach and filling the truck up with sand. Mark thank you for the great accomodations.
-Susan Nachtygal |
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Susan Nachtygal, Amesbury, MA
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| 03/12/08 |
Positive
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This was our second visit to Georgetown Villas. We never thought of
staying anywhere else. The accommodations are spacious, the location convenient to
grocery shopping, and fine restaurants. There is great snorkeling, even a
wreck, just a few steps from the condo. There is no better value, and no
greater privacy, on the island. Forget the crowded resorts, this is much better!
Even the neighbors are nice! Meet them around the pool grill!
May we personally recommend Fat Fish Adventures for your water tours.
Peter, the owner, met us for our Stingray City Tour. The winds were too
high for that tour, but he invited us to go lobster hunting with him. We helped
him put his boat back at his home, where he showed off the second story he
added after the hurricane. He then led us to the best snorkeling sites we
have ever been too, and coaxed a small turtle out of a niche in the coral for
our daughter. He treated us like old friends, and was a perfect example of
the friendly Cayman residents.
Louise, John and Jill from Long Grove Illinois |
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Louise Bergman, Long Grove Illinois |
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| 03/12/08 |
Positive
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This was our second visit to Georgetown Villas. We never thought of staying anywhere else. The accommodations are spacious, the location convenient to grocery shopping, and fine restaurants. There is great snorkeling, even a
wreck, just a few steps from the condo. There is no better value, and no
greater privacy, on the island. Forget the crowded resorts, this is much better!
Even the neighbors are nice! Meet them around the pool grill!
May we personally recommend Fat Fish Adventures for your water tours.
Peter, the owner, met us for our Stingray City Tour. The winds were too
high for that tour, but he invited us to go lobster hunting with him. We helped
him put his boat back at his home, where he showed off the second story he
added after the hurricane. He then led us to the best snorkeling sites we
have ever been too, and coaxed a small turtle out of a niche in the coral for
our daughter. He treated us like old friends, and was a perfect example of
the friendly Cayman residents.
Louise, John and Jill from Long Grove Illinois
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Louise Bergman, Long Grove Illinois |
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| 03/11/08 |
Positive
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| Mark, what a great time we had!! Your condo was everything you said it was. We had 6 people in the unit and were very comfortable. The kitchen is well equipped and we had everything we needed. Thanks for thinking of everything, such as the beach towels! We loved the location. It is close to Georgetown but not right in the crowded areas of 7 Mile Beach. We were able to walk anywhere we wanted to go. We highly recommend the snorkeling trip to Sting Ray City. Fabulous. The view out of the unit was the best!! Waking up every morning to the beautiful ocean was truly breathtaking! We will definitely be back to the Caymans and definitely be back to your unit. It was a great home away from home. |
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Joan Wrigley, Atlanta, GA
770/840-1093 |
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| 03/09/08 |
Positive
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| We had the best time in the Grand Cayman. The unit was perfect for our family of 4. Our unit faced the beach and we used the pool every evening after a full day of sightseeing. Lots of things to do up and down the beach. We definitely recommend snorkeling down the beach at the Wreck of the Gamma. Stingray city is a must see, we recommend the full day to enjoy all the different dive sites, Franks Watersports was the best. Conch and Lobster was on the menu, you just had to dive for it. |
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David, Bothell, WA
425-487-3814 |
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| 02/12/08 |
Positive
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| Great location for walking to amenities in town and along the beach. excellent snorkeling and swimming in front from the beach. Condo is nicely laid out and well equipped with a very convenient balcony. We were 6 active people enjoying the hot sun and the cold beer. Highly recommended. |
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Bill Knight, Cornwall Ontario
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| 02/06/08 |
Positive
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| We had a great time. The condo was very clean and had plenty of room. The kitchen was also very well stocked with pots and pans, utensils, and even spices. It was also very nice having a dishwasher and washer and dryer. The veiw from the balcony is amazing and we enjoyed breakfast outside every morning. The location of the complex is great too. We walked to town, dinner and the grocery store. We also took a little bit longer walk (about 2 miles) south to Smith's cove. It's a wonderful little beach! |
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Anne Byrne, Richmond, VA |
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| 01/28/08 |
Positive
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The condo was centrally located between Georgetown and all the activites on seven mile beach. We loved the location and the view of the carribean sea from the balcony, living room and master bedroom. There were many excellant restaurants in close proximity. The grocery store was within walking distance and there was excellant snorkelling right outside the condo. My daughters aged 15 and 16 and mom aged 86 loved the tranquility of the complex and found the island very safe and found everyone to be quite friendly. We enjoyed making our own meals and enjoyed eating out as well. We went on a Jolly Roger dinner cruise and loved the views, a Captain Marvin four stop tour which included conch diving in shallow water, snorkelling at a great coral reef, petting the stingrays at StingRay City and a beach lunch at Kai bo. We rented a car for two days and toured the island. The tennis court and pool were great at the condo. We enjoyed our visit and hope to return.
Thank-you Mark for allowing us to rent your condo. We wished we could have stayed longer than eight nights.
Barrie, Ontario |
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Anonymous, Barrie, Ontario
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| 12/12/07 |
Positive
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| We-husband,wife and 2 teenage boys ages 16&17-had a delightful visit thanksgiving week on Grand Cayman. The condo was spacious and extremely comfortable.The cell phone in the unit made our week much more productive. The property is well maintained and the flowers are beautiful. We had perfect weather which made the diving and snorkeling awesome. We had a rental car for our whole visit but public transportation seemed to run regularly. A problem-free vacation. |
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roger williams, panama city beach,florida
850-234-6917 |
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| 08/23/07 |
Positive
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| We thoroughly enjoyed our week at the condo! The view was beautiful, and eating on the porch was a dream. We appreciated the way the kitchen was stocked for our arrival It was so kind of you to have beginning groceries there! The neighbors all were friendly. It was a very pleasant experience! We highly recommend this vacation condo. |
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Frank & Elayne Saucier, Georgia |
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| 07/17/07 |
Positive
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Myself, husband and 3 teenage daughters had a wonderful vacation. This condo is beautiful, clean, spacious and fully loaded with all of the personal touches you could possibly need. Very accommodating! Georgia (property manager) is wonderful. The food in the kitchen is a very nice treat. Burton (the driver) knows his stuff, and is very dependable. The location of this condo is great!
Thanks again, Mark for the use of you delightful island home. |
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Anonymous |
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| 04/08/07 |
Positive
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| We just returned from staying at George Town Villas. The pictures on the internet, though nice, do not do this property justice. It is absolute gorgeous and the condo is clean, spacious, and "home like". Can't think of anything you would need - in fact, I brought too much stuff. We enjoyed relaxing and eating on the balcony - the cool breeze was so nice on the warm days. The snorkeling right off the shore was amazing. As soon as we put our face in the water we began an adventure. The property is close enough to everything yet far away enough to feel like you have escaped from the everyday hustle and bustle. Many resturants close by but there are many that are just a short bus drive away. Great grocery store, Kirks, that had all the brands I am use to. We enjoyed walking around exploring and learning the ways to get around by flagging down the buses. The Cayman Island people are friendly and full of history and stories if you ask. My 14 year old did not want to come home. He loved the condo and enjoyed relaxing, the pool, snorkeling, Stingray City, Turtle Farm and visiting "Hell" (he got a kick out of that). He also fell in love with an island favorite "Conch Fritters". It was nice having a washer/dryer and once my luggage finds it's way home from the airport (don't ask ha) all my clothes are clean and ready to put up. I believe this condo is great for couples or families with children of all ages and would recommend it to anyone! We'll be back! |
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Jamieson Family, Suwanee, Georgia |
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| 04/02/07 |
Positive
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| This place is awesome; lots of room, very clean, great accomodations (especially grocery necessities waiting for you!!!) and beautifully decorated and landscaped. Exactly as promised; owner is a dream! RUN don't walk to rent this unit (and great restaurants in walking distance too!). Lovely and well kept! We will be back for sure! Thank you Mark and Georgia for everything and a dream vacation! |
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Kathie Hiatt, Darien, IL
708-557-0482 |
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| 03/22/07 |
Positive
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We travelled with 3 teenage boys and my 80 year old mother in law.
We loved the place and had a great time. The view and the way the property is maintained is exceptional. The boys liked the pool, snorkling, Sting Ray city and the turtle farm, and my mother in law loved looking at the ships in the harbor.
We did need a car and that worked out fine although I was initially nervous about driving on the wrong side of the road.
Georgia was very nice. Thanks!
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Elizabeth, Atlanta Ga
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| 02/12/07 |
Positive
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Great stay. Some additional comments to what has already been written:-
We were 2 couples, friends for 30 years who had always planned but never been on holiday. We found the condo very accommodating for 2 couples for 3 1/2 weeks.
We ate all our meals on the balcony except for a few times when it was too windy. We appreciated the shady exposure of the balcony so that we had the choice of shade or going down to the pool for sun.
We liked not seeing the cruise ships all the time but enjoyed watching them come and go and all the activity on the water. Binoculars are a must! You will never be bored.
We only rented a car the final week so used the local buses before which was a great adventure. One of the highlights was a picnic to Pedro St. James Castle which really is worth a visit. It is only a 10 minute walk from the bus stop.
Georgia put us on to Cayman Kayaks and one of the couples went for a wonderful trip with Bob from the Kaibo Yacht Club (the week we had a car).
Perfect location, wonderful bright, clean condo. Fantastic holiday!
The Williams and The Colfords, Newfoundland, Canada.
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Carolyn Williams, St. John's NL
709-739-4249 |
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| 01/24/07 |
Positive
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"Although I am just now digging myself out of the work that piled up last week at the office, I wouldn't change a thing...we had an absolutely wonderful time...your place is gorgeous, spacious and relaxing...truly all the comforts of home on a tropical island. We did rent a moped from Cayman Car rentals, and could not have had a better experience with them as well...saw, literally, the entire island...broke done just outside the condo one night(rear tire separated from me hitting a curb, I think) and Robbie was there in 10 minutes with a brand new ride...no questions no problems. The weather was fantastic, and we've spent every day so far this week saying...remember what we were doing last week at this time.... Gary L. Grand Rapids, MI"
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Gary L., Grand Rapids, MI |
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| 11/14/06 |
Positive
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| A great time in the condo. It was everything we had hoped for, and even got a bonus by being there for Pirate Week. The condo is fully furnished so it has everything you need,plus a great pool and good snorkling over the wall. |
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Ed Boland, Corte Madera, CA
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| 09/07/06 |
Positive
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| We had a great experience in the Cayman islands. The room was as advertised and more. It was clean, spacious and everything was working properly. The misc. groceries were a nice touch when we just arrived and were trying to get our bearings. Georgia was more than happy to help in any area needed. We worried about nothing, relaxed and really enjoyed ourselves. Thanks Mark, Georgia. |
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Ken Surcina, Troy, Michigan
248-379-0353 |
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| 08/15/06 |
Positive
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| The pictures online looked good, but the Georgetown Villa was even nicer in reality. It is spacious, the decorating is all new, and ample towels and linens are provided. A special feature is the in-unit washer and dryer- we were able to go to work the day after vacation with very little laundry to do! The location really is only a few blocks from town, and from a large modern grocery store. A great 1932 shipwreck is just down the beach, and during our stay, dozens of Carribbean Squid guarded the Villa shoreline. Georgia is a Texas transplant who is available for a brief Island review when you arrive. Do take advantage of the car service Mark offers. Burton is punctual, pleasant, and trustworthy. We're trying to figure out when we can visit Cayman again! |
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Bergman Family, Long Grove IL |
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| 06/14/06 |
Positive
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| Great location, spectacular views, beautiful well kept apartment - Highly recommended |
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Gavin Curtis, Deerfield Beach, FL
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| 06/09/06 |
Positive
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| We had a wonderful time in Grand Cayman. Mark has gone the extra mile for his guests. We are trying to figure out a time for our next visit. Condo was spacious, private, with beautiful vistas and pool/ocean amenities. Our best condo experience--no "don't do" lists plastered about which builds mutual respect. Loved the breezy, bright decor, kitchen, and laundry areas. Bedrooms were spacious and comfortable. Great sleeping away from home! Really helpful on-site mgr, Georgia, altho we didn't have any problems! Sad to lock up and leave the last day! Thanks for sharing your warm and inviting "home" on the island. |
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Anonymous
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| 05/28/06 |
Positive
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Hi Mike,
we had a great time at the condo. love the location and having the ability to snorkel right off shore. we also loved the wireless internet and the cable tv.
look foward to returning sometime and will recommend the condo to anyone who want to visit grand cayman.. .thanks
bev and buz nason and don and gail poline |
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bev and buz nason, scottsdale, az
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| 05/18/06 |
Positive
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We had a great time at this condo. It was a perfect base for the many island adventures. We were amazed at how un-crowded GTV felt, with many times our family being the only ones in the pool. The sleeping configurations were perfect and very comfortable for our family of 5.
Thanks again for having some basic supplies for us when we arrived. It was very nice not having to run to the store right away.
The owner, Mark was exceptionally quick with help via email and provided a number of good recommendations about activities while on the Island. I have stayed at a number of rental condos and this was a very easy and smooth transaction.
Highly recommended.
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Phil Pielage |
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| 05/08/06 |
Positive
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| Agree that it is a little piece of Paradise!! We spent two wonderful weeks there and were not bored at at! Accomodations were GREAT!! Extremely clean and well kept. Georgia was so nice and very helpful. Had many breakfasts & dinners on the balcony enjoying the anbience to the fullest. |
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The Buschmann's, Southern CA |
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| 04/12/06 |
Positive
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Mark,
We had a great time! I have used VRBO a few times now and I have to applaud your efforts to make our stay so pleasant. Georgia was so helpful and a great resource on the island. The condo is really nice, the grounds and pool are well maintained. Little things like the starter groceries, the cell phone, wireless high speed internet and a washer/dryer in the condo are great features we really appreciated.
I actually got my kids to snorkel the wreck of Gamma at night with me! I appreciate your advice about not renting a car the whole time. It saved me a lot of money and would have been unnecessary.
Thanks again for for treating us like guests. We had a great time. Say Hi to Georgia.
The Engel Family.
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The Engels, Minnesota
612.325.5824 |
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| 04/12/06 |
Positive
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Everything was great! My family and I really enjoyed our stay in Cayman.
Your condo was cozy, clean and Comfortable as you said it was and I liked that is was close enough to everything so didn’t need to rent a car. I will recommend your condo to friends and family.
Thanks for everything.
Guy
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Anonymous, Quebec |
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| 03/27/06 |
Positive
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| The vacation was fantastic! The condo is perfectly located-a 3 minute beach walk to the people and activity-packed part of the beach but far enough away to be quiet and restful. We enjoyed dinner on the balcony watching the sunset every night. We quickly adapted to the restful pace of the island-sleeping late, spending the day on the beach, and enjoying our family in the evenings. The best of both worlds with relaxing family time and activities such as snorkeling, deep sea fishing, jet skis, parasailing, etc. to keep it interesting. The condo worked out perfectly with its great location, wonderful balcony view, and comfortable rooms. We will be back!! |
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Deb, Dallas, Texas |
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