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Beyond Expectations

Guest: Hank (Ohio, USA)
Date of Stay: 03/23/12 Review Submitted: 05/02/12

Tranquilty Paradise couldn't have been more perfect for our family vacation!! There were 7 adults & 1 child (4 months old) and the townhome was laid out perfectly and had every amentity we needed! I could talk for hours about how perfect this townhome was, from the bedroom each have tvs, to the barbeque on the patio, the ping-pong table (bring your own ping-pong balls!) by the pool, to the actual large pool itself (that we pretty much had to ourselves every day), to the ability to walk to the beach within 30 steps, snorkeling in the ocean (they provided fish food) all while be able to get access the Atlantis any time you wanted to but were always far enough to enjoy the peace and quite of this townhome. Even with everything that was mentioned, Barbara really makes the trip stand-out from others. Her willingness to help you with getting groceries, helping with a cab and just chatting about life is what differentiates this trip from others. She is such a wonderful person. Some recommendations from our vacation is to visit the straw market and downtown for excellent deals, at the Atlantis you must visit the Marina Village at night and gaze at the yahts. We ate in most nights (grilled out) but did get pizza at the Marina Village (very good), my wife and I ate at Seafire Steakhouse which was very good but very pricey (dinner + bottle of wine was around $300). We also went to Atlantis's waterpark ($135 per person) for one day. It was a great time and I recommend doing once while you are there (you can do it all in one day). Casino was fun at night and we went to a comedy show at the Atlantis as well. Again, excellent vacation for a large family and would highly recommend to anyone looking for a wonderful vacation.

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway.

Great Place!!!!

Guest: Mark R. (Clinton Township, Michigan)
Date of Stay: 02/18/12 Review Submitted: 03/08/12

We had a great time for our first trip to the Bahamas This place was perfect for us we had plenty of room for 8 adults the beach was beautiful clean and non congested.Barbie was the best host you could ask for always pleasent and willing to answer our questions. Close to the Atlantis but quite. Plenty of ammenties we needed nothing else. Barb even got us an iron for one of our guest. WOULD GO BACK IN A MINUTE.

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Great getaway

Guest: Vermont (Vermont, USA)
Date of Stay: 11/26/11 Review Submitted: 12/29/11

We had a wonderful time at this beautiful property. It was spacious, well-designed, with many amenities. Barbara helped us access local stores and even a wonderful local church. The beach was serene and uncrowded. It was handy to be able to walk down the beach to Atlantis. Nearby taxis made renting a car unnecessary. We went to a number of fine restaurants and especially enjoyed the Humidor at Graycliffs. i hope we will be able to come back sometime soon

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with young children, tourists without a car, romantic getaway.

Clean, Well-Equiped, Huge

Guest: beachcrazy66 (madison, wi)
Date of Stay: 11/12/11 Review Submitted: 01/02/12

We rented this townhouse for a family of 5 thinking we would have in-laws and friends with us. In the end the recession won and it was just us, and it was absolutely huge. Paradise Island is a bit different, disney-esque, but this place was mellow and easy. Nice poeple, nice pool, nice beach (although some guy died the week we were there jumping the rip tide on a jet ski...), riptide and waves of course but overall a great pace. We enjoyed the level of service provided (there when/if you need it), and the privacy otherwise. We did rent a car, and would suggest that, if only to see some of the rest of the island without being held hostage to taxi drivers. Great snapper, relatively affluent island therefore quite safe, fun. May go back (if we circle back here after seeing the rest of the world!!!)

Recommended for:Families with young children

Great Stay

Guest: JD (Oklahoma)
Date of Stay: 07/15/11 Review Submitted: 08/15/11

Our stay at the Miramar Villa in the Bahamas was wonderful. Miramar is located a little over a mile from the Atlantis Hotel and provided us all the conveniences of home. It was very clean, with 3 levels, nicely decorated, nice bedrooms with flat screen TV's, nice bathrooms, and spacious. The pool is right out the back door, very clean and the ocean is one unit down, easily accessible with clean white sand, and the most beautiful water we have seen; blue, green and crystal clear. We thoroughly enjoyed our time there and had the beach to ourselves when we were there. Barbie, the manager for the Villa is wonderful. She took us to the store the first day, made sure we had everything we needed, provided us info and checked in on us during the week. Thank you Barbie! The Atlantis Hotel is huge and almost overwhelming at first but provided us a great time; lots to do. Restaurants in the Bahamas that we really enjoyed were Senor Frogs (downtown) for lunch, and at night we really enjoyed Luciano's Ristorante **** Cafe Matisse****. We ate breakfast in most days and some lunches. The Marina Village across from the Atlantis was fun to shop at, some good restaurants and downtown offered a Pirates Museum for kids, the Straw Market and some upscale stores. The people of the Bahama's are very friendly and caring. We hated to leave the beautiful ocean. We would recommend this location to everyone.

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children.

A perfect vacation!

Guest: John (Bayville, New Jersey, USA)
Date of Stay: 07/05/11 Review Submitted: 08/01/11

We couldn't have picked a better spot for a beautiful, relaxing vacation! We nearly had this outstanding beach all to ourselves, the weather was perfect, water pristine and the privacy was much appreciated. The townhouse is well kept, all the amenities described were present and then some! Our son got engaged here so that made it all the more of a special occasion. Barbara, our friendly property manager, took good care of us and provided us with great advice on local activities. The only down-side, although somewhat to be expected, was the high cost of groceries. If you want to save yourself a few bucks, pack a suitcase full of dry goods. We found that we didn't need any beach towels. Other than that, no complaints at all. Make sure you bring some bread to the rocky point and the tropical fish will eat it right out of your hand! The Fish Fry was tremendous, the Atlantis Market Place buffet out of this world and the Booze Cruise a blast even for a non-drinker like me. Just be mindful of the rainy season. Don't forget your sunblock. Enjoy!

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, families with teenagers, families with young children, romantic getaway.

We visited the Island from 6-11-11 to 6-18-11

Guest: Herb (Cleveland, Ohio USA)
Date of Stay: 06/11/11 Review Submitted: 08/31/11

This was our first time that my oldest daughter and husband vacationed with the balance of the family. Myself,wife and two youger daughters. My concern was would everyone have enough space in the condo. It was more than enough. The location to Atlantis was perfect and the snokeling was great. Everyone of us had a great time from snorkeling trips to swimming with SHARKS. Be sure to stop in and visit Atlantis it is nice. The cherry on the top of this vacation for all was swimming with the Dolphins. It was a little expensive but worth every dime. Do not rent a car from the local rentals, stay with the national (Budget,Avis,Dollar) Highly recommended

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, families with teenagers, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Barbara is the best!

Guest: Kelly (Tuttle, ok)
Date of Stay: 06/04/11 Review Submitted: 07/28/11

We stayed here the first part of June 2011. We had a fabulous time, thanks mostly to Barbara. She is so kind and helpful. The house is beautiful and has everything you could possibly need. We all loved it, from the 4 year old to the 62 year old! Great stay! Thanks again Barbara!!

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Taste of Paradise

Guest: Anonymous (London, Ontario, Canada)
Date of Stay: 04/09/11 Review Submitted: 05/07/11

We had a fantastic time at Tranquility Paradise Island. The villa was really well maintained on a very beautiful private complex where the neighbours were really friendly. The apartment comfortably accommodated 8 adults. Barbie helped us with anything we needed and made us feel very welcome. We found the location provided the perfect mix of being on the quieter end of the Paradise island beach but still being within walking distance to The Atlantis and One & Only Club etc. We still look back at some of the photo's we took and cant believe the vacation we had. We would go back in a heartbeat.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Truly Paradise!

Guest: hockeyboys (Bedford, NH)
Date of Stay: 12/19/10 Review Submitted: 01/11/11

Our stay at Tranquility Paradise over the Christmas holidays was perfect!! The accommodations were wonderful!! We are "fussy" travelers and have very high standards, and this condo is perfect. Staying at Tranquility Paradise offers so much more privacy than any resort. It is truly like owning a property for the week. The kitchen was great, and the furniture is in top notch condition. The 3 1/2 bathrooms are beautifully done and CLEAN (there is a blow dryer), and the bedrooms were comfortable with plenty of room for a large family. Each bedroom has it's own flat screen TV which the kids loved. It was very convenient having a laundry area as well, we were able to pack lighter than usual. Barbara, our housekeeper, was fantastic!! She is delightful (as Bahamians are), she was very informative and accommodating from the moment we met. Upon arrival, she took us to get our groceries in Nassau at the City Market, and went above and beyond to make our stay as comfortable and pleasant as it could be. (The prices of groceries are higher than we are all used to, but don't forget you are on an island. It is to be expected, don't go if you are looking for a "cheap holiday"!) I agree with other reviews, that people like Barbara are hard to find, she does deserve a raise!! The grounds are maintained impeccably, with the beautiful beach just footsteps away. The pool is also beautiful, but cold, the kids did not use it at all. This would be our only complaint. I am Bahamian, and was concerned about safety, but this was such a safe community, we walked day and night and always felt secure. The location is great, we walked to Atlantis on the sidewalk in the morning, and walked home on the beach at the end of the day. Everything on PI is convenient from this location, and Nassau is just a short walk over the bridge, and is very easy to do. For the less adventurous, a short cab ride. I would recommend the restaurants in Nassau over PI, you get better authentic Bahamian food and mixing with the locals makes the trip more fun. Recommendations for restaurants are: Goldies ( fun karaoke) and Seafood Haven at Arawak Cay (Fish Fry area), Conch Salad at Blue Wave under the PI bridge, Poop Deck just over the bridge and to the left in Nassau, and an amazing Chinese restaurant called East Villa, just past City Market in Nassau. This is really paradise, I hope you enjoy it as much as we did, we will be back SOON!! Thank you for making our trip memorable!

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car.

Paradise!!!!

Guest: JaneBT (Toronto, Ontario Canada)
Date of Stay: 10/09/10 Review Submitted: 11/01/10

Our 2-family group of 4 adults, 2 children (6 and 9) and one infant (7 months) stayed at Tranquility Paradise during the first week of Oct 2010. This spacious, clean and tastefully decorated end-unit of a well-maintained private complex was exactly as pictured on the website. Each of the four bedrooms are equipped with comfortable beds/ linens and a flat-screen tv. Having 3.5 baths also was convenient and the well-stock kitchen was perfect. We were warmly greeted by the housekeeper Barbara, who took us to the local City Market Grocery store for supplies. She's great and helped make the stay problem-free. The pool was directly behind the house making it very convenient to enjoy it while having a BBQ on the patio provided. It was also a 30 second walk to a beautiful beach which was not busy. A 20 minute walk down the beach brings you to Atlantis, where after 6pm you can enjoy "The Dig", their walk-through aquarium, for free, and enjoy the shops/eateries of the Marian village. I highly recommend the Atlantis waterpark especially for the kids. Save money on admission to the park for a family of 4 by booking one night at the Comfort Suites Paradise Island; and have somewhere to rest/shower after playing all day so that you can enjoy Atlantis at night before heading back to you beautiful condo. Tranquility Paradise is perfect for families or couples, as you have all the comforts of home and the luxury of being beachfront. You can get a taxi easily next door at the Paradise Beach Resort, but they can get costly. Visit the Fish Fry for some Bahamian conch salad or fritters with some Kalik or a Bahamamama and you'll wish you could stay longer. Do not hesitate to book this home for your holiday to Paradise Island. You won't be disappointed.

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway.

An amazing holiday in Paradise

Guest: JaneBT (Toronto, Ontario Canada)
Date of Stay: 10/09/10 Review Submitted: 10/16/10

Our party comprised 4 adults, 2 children (6 and 9 yrs) and one infant (8 months) and the home was perfect! This wonderful end unit of the townhouse complex was beautifully decorated, clean and provided all the amenities of being at "home" just as was described and pictured. Barbara was there to greet us at the unit and brought us to the local grocery store for supplies. She came each day to tidy up the house and replenish household supplies and always made sure we were all comfortable. She is a wonderful person. The complex was well maintained, quiet and literally steps to a beautiful beach which was not as busy as the beaches located by the Riu or Atlantis. Getting to Atlantis is a good 20 minute walk along the beach, and about a 30 minute walk using the road. You can always catch a cab from the Paradise Beach Club resort next door, but this will cost you $9.00 (for the first 2 people, then $3.00 per additional person). Visit Atlantis after 6pm and you can walk through the Dig (their huge aquarium) for free. This was our third visit to Paradise Island but our first in renting a villa..but definitely not our last! Do not hesitate to book this beautiful home for your vacation. Many thanks, Bert and Barbara for a great holiday!

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children.

Excellent Condo! Excellent Location!

Guest: Kelly (Arizona)
Date of Stay: 07/01/10 Review Submitted: 07/23/10

We had the pleasure of staying at the Tranquility Paradise Villa at the beginning of July for 10 wonderful days. The condo was absolutely beautiful and very well taken care of. Barbara is a delight to work with and keeps the condo tidy through out your stay. We also want to say Thank you to Barbara for driving us around the first day to get our food!!! The location of the condo was just a few steps from the beautiful, peaceful ocean. It was so nice to be away from all the crowds at Atlantis. We had a perfect family vacation at Tranquility and we would definitely book again. Thank you Bert and Barbara for the excellent customer service. Hopefully we will see you again next year! Mike, Kelly & family in AZ

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway.

We Expected A Lot And We Got It!

Guest: PJ (Birmingham, AL)
Date of Stay: 06/16/10 Review Submitted: 07/14/10

We found Tranquility Paradise Island to be exactly as advertised. The furniture and appliances reflect the recent renovation and are well maintained. Barbara came by most every day and is a great source of information. The beach is great! We had a large portion of the beach to ourselves. If you're looking to spend time on a beautiful, uncrowded beach while having all of the activities Paradise Island has to offer nearby, then this is the place for you.

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, sightseeing.

Paradise Indeed!

Guest: G&J (Toronto)
Date of Stay: 05/20/10 Review Submitted: 02/05/11

This house is just perfect. The location is excellent. We did not need a car. If we needed to go out far, we took taxis, otherwise we just walked everywhere. It was very safe. The owner was very helpful giving us advice, and dealing with the contract and the dates that we needed. There were six of us including 4 teens. We all had a wonderful time. The pool was very nice and warm (too warm for Canadians). We all enjoyed the ocean and the pool. Barbara is amazing. Very helpful and if we needed anything she was right there ready to help. We are all looking forward to our next trip to this wonderful place.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, families with teenagers, families with young children, tourists without a car.

Guest: Andrew and LeeAnn (Lino Lakes, MN)
Date of Stay: 04/27/10 Review Submitted: 04/27/10

In March of 2010 my wife and I brought our 2 children (ages 6 and 8) and my parents for a week of much-needed vacation. From the moment we set foot inside, we agreed that the townhouse was better in reality than it was in the pictures! We were beyond delighted. Everything worked in the home, it was clean, spacious and extremely comfortable. Dealing with Bert and Barbara was easy and pleasant. Barbara did a great job of advising us as to where to shop, and even took us into town a few times for groceries! The pool was clean, the neighbors were friendly, and the beach was stunningly beautiful. The location was excellent, we were able to walk to Atlantis with our kids, although we much preferred hanging out at the beach and the pool. We chose not to rent a car, and getting a taxi was as easy as picking up the phone. We would love to stay again, and will be recommending this home to all our friends.

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Guest: Jag27 (Canada)
Date of Stay: 04/22/10 Review Submitted: 04/22/10

This really is paradise. We have vacationed at this property for 3 consecutive years. There really is no better place than Paradise Island. The beautiful sunrise in the morning, days by the ocean and sunsets in the evening cannot be matched anywhere else. The accomodation was fantastic for two small families to share with lots of space to 'get away' if needed. A short walk to Atlantis provided excursions for ice-cream, casino visits, shopping and dinners out. Daily maid service was more than just house keeping. She provided us with information about the island and transportation for grocery supplies as soon as we arrived. If you are looking for a relaxing vacation and a place to unwind this is it!

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A peaceful oasis of splendor!

Guest: Andrew and LeeAnn (Lino Lakes, MN)
Date of Stay: 03/27/10 Review Submitted: 04/27/10

In March of 2010 my wife and I brought our 2 children (ages 6 and 8) and my parents for a week of much-needed vacation. From the moment we set foot inside, we agreed that the townhouse was better in reality than it was in the pictures! We were beyond delighted. Everything worked in the home, it was clean, spacious and extremely comfortable. Dealing with Bert and Barbara was easy and pleasant. Barbara did a great job of advising us as to where to shop, and even took us into town a few times for groceries! The pool was clean, the neighbors were friendly, and the beach was stunningly beautiful. The location was excellent, we were able to walk to Atlantis with our kids, although we much preferred hanging out at the beach and the pool. We chose not to rent a car, and getting a taxi was as easy as picking up the phone. We would love to stay again, and will be recommending this home to all our friends.

Recommended for:Families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway.

Great place

Guest: Lydia and Ann (Cedar Rapids)
Date of Stay: 03/20/10 Review Submitted: 04/01/10

We stayed at Tranquility Paradise 3/20-3/27/2010. We were vacationing with friends and had two condos in Miramar and Tranquility was simply perfect. The location was great, the property was beautiful and fully stocked with everything we needed to enjoy our stay. Bert was very helpful in making our plans. He assisted us with numerous questions. Barbara was also very helpful and came back to assist us with groceries and anything we forgot. We will definately be back! Lydia, Cedar Rapids Iowa

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers, girls getaway, tourists without a car.

This Is Paradise!

Guest: Jag27 (Canada)
Date of Stay: 03/13/10 Review Submitted: 04/22/10

This is truly a paradise for our yearly family vacation. Who could ask for a more beautiful ocean. Pictures cannot depict the beauty. The Villa is luxury accomodation at an affordable price. The maid is a wonderful ambassador for the Island and made sure that our needs were met. She goes beyond her duties to share stories and information about the activities and restaurants that we could visit. Atlantis is a short walk away to enjoy the casino, water part, and harbour shops. Lazy days on the beach and beautiful sunrise and sunset made our days complete.

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway.

Guest: Kathryn G (Winnipeg, MB, Canada)
Date of Stay: 02/13/10 Review Submitted: 02/13/10

We have just returned from a week at Tranquility Paradise. The accommodations were nicer than the pictures and esaily accomodated our entire family (2 grandparents, 4 adults, 3 children 5y,3y,1y). It has every amennity of home and Barbara was great taking us to the store when we got there to stock the fridge. Paradise island is so easy to get around. We walked almost everywhere or took a taxi or ferry for cheap. The pool was ours alone for the entire week. We loved being close enough to the action to walk to when we wanted it but a quiet, private beach and pool to relax at. The house is perfect for a group and has everything you need for small children and adults. We are telling everyone and will definately visit again!

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Awesome, Relaxing Family Getaway

Guest: Kathryn G (Winnipeg, MB, Canada)
Date of Stay: 01/16/10 Review Submitted: 02/13/10

We have just returned from a week at Tranquility Paradise. The accommodations were nicer than the pictures and esaily accomodated our entire family (2 grandparents, 4 adults, 3 children 5y,3y,1y). It has every amennity of home and Barbara (the housecleaner) was great taking us to the store when we got there to stock the fridge. Paradise island is so easy to get around and very safe. We walked almost everywhere or took a taxi or ferry for cheap. The pool was ours alone for the entire week. We loved being close enough to the action to walk to when we wanted it but a quiet, private beach and pool to relax at. The house is perfect for a group and has everything you need for small children and adults. We are telling everyone and will definately visit again!

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car.

Guest: William. (USA)
Date of Stay: 01/05/10 Review Submitted: 01/05/10

Two thumbs up for our accommodations at Tranquility Paradise Island. We all know how risky it can be when renting site-un-seen, but rest assured there were no disappointments here. Bert and Barbara were very flexible and helped us quite a bit since we had never visited here before. The town home was well equipped from beach chairs to linens, cooking utensils, free long distance, and another phone and local number in case one of your party is out for the day and needs to call back to the town home. We had eight people in our party and the four bedrooms and three and 1/2 baths made it a pleasurable experience. The master suite (and full bath) is on the third floor (and for privacy, is the only room on the third floor ) and has a wonderful balcony with view of the ocean. The other three bedrooms are on the second floor and all have flat screen TVs, stereos, and queen beds. Maybe one bedroom has a double bed, but I don't quite recall for sure. The town home made our stay a memorable one. I would recommend it to anyone who is a little cautious about making the leap and renting site-unseen.

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Week at Tranquility Paradise

Guest: William. (USA)
Date of Stay: 12/18/09 Review Submitted: 01/05/10

Two thumbs up for our accommodations at Tranquility Paradise Island. We all know how risky it can be when renting site-un-seen, but rest assured there were no disappointments here. Bert and Barbara were very flexible and helped us quite a bit since we had never visited here before. The town home was well equipped from beach chairs to linens, cooking utensils, free long distance, and another phone and local number in case one of your party is out for the day and needs to call back to the town home. We had eight people in our party and the four bedrooms and three and 1/2 baths made it a pleasurable experience. The master suite (and full bath) is on the third floor (and for privacy, is the only room on the third floor ) and has a wonderful balcony with view of the ocean. The other three bedrooms are on the second floor and all have flat screen TVs, stereos, and queen beds. Maybe one bedroom has a double bed, but I don't quite recall for sure. The town home made our stay a memorable one. I would recommend it to anyone who is a little cautious about making the leap and renting site-unseen.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, tourists without a car, romantic getaway.

Guest: EMurph (Saunderstown, RI )
Date of Stay: 12/02/09 Review Submitted: 12/02/09

What a beautiful home and wonderful place to spend a much needed vacation! This is truly one of the most beautiful places we have stayed, it is well equiped and even nicer than in the pictures. Within walking distance to the Casino and the One and Only Bahama's Beach Club. The Beach is beautiful and poolside is a nice spot to start your day. The folks that live in Mirama were very gracious as well as the staff, they directed us to resturants that were all within walking distance. We could not have asked for anything more! Barbara was wonderful! We will be coming back! Thank You Bert!

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Guest: Mike212 (Cambridge, Ontario, Canada)
Date of Stay: 11/29/09 Review Submitted: 11/29/09

5 Days in November well spent. Myself, my wife, and two other couples we knew headed down to New Providence Island/Nassau to attend a wedding and to catch some rays in a paradise. We had previously arranged to stay at another Tranquility rental but last minute this one came up and we decided that this larger place on Cabbage Beach would be better for us. We were very happy with the choice we made. The condo was very clean and hospitable Bert and the housekeeper Barb were both very nice, helpful and easy to deal with. We had an extremely pleasurable experience altogether. The Villa's pool and courtyard were both fairly quiet but with enough use to not feel totally secluded and to potentially meet others who are vacationing. The beach was beautiful. The surf did get a little rough at times but we enjoyed it. No weeds, no rocks, just beautiful sand in the water. Really nice for snorkeling or just floating around. Lots to do on the beach as well. (Jetski rentals, para-sailing, etc.) The sand was a very fine blend of crushed white shells, not really silica sand, but nice to walk on a and lie in. The location of the condo was better than we had anticipated. Having Atlantis down the road a 5-10 minute walk away was good for a few nights of entertainment too. The trip to Cable beach only took about 30 minutes by ferry and by Jitney and only cost about $10 each, each way. We will definitely be recommending the location to friends and family, and would return ourselves. With potentially 3-4 couples it makes it very affordable to go to a remarkably beautiful island at your own pace, without the hustle and bustle of a resort. 5 star fun and relaxation!

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Guest: Mark and Lissa (San Antonio, Texas)
Date of Stay: 11/29/09 Review Submitted: 11/29/09

Just returned from a week's stay at Bert's Paradise Villa. Lovely and spacious accomodations for our family of 4 adults and 3 kids. The pool is steps away, beach is a 2 minute walk. Bert is a wonderful host and very informative about island tourist activities. We walked to most locations for dinner, although the taxi's are waiting at the hotel next door if needed. Restaurants are very expensive on the island, so it was wonderful of Barbara to take us to the market upon arrival to stock up for breakfast and lunch, although the groceries are also pricy. Kids had a great time, very relaxing at the beach, and an easy walk onto the Atlantis beaches. It was also nice to have internet and free long distance phone service at the Villa, just in case you need to work or call back to the US. Definitely something for everyone in our party. Can't wait to return!!

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 11/27/09 Review Submitted: 11/27/09

My Family of 8 stayed at this property in October and had a wonderful time. The Villa is clean modern and well equiped. The location is close walk to Atlantis, steps from the pool and a short stroll to the beach. Our family ranges from age 63-18 and one and all had a great time.

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Guest: C. H. (Snohomish, WA)
Date of Stay: 11/27/09 Review Submitted: 11/27/09

Tranquility Sunrise was a perfect match of our group. My husband and I, his parents, sister and her 5 and 8 year olds were all easily accommodated in the villa. The location was perfect and the pool and beach only steps away made it a great place for a group of all ages. The people were all very friendly and helpful; Barbara was very kind to us. Viola's the on property bar and grille was a great place to hang out. We would recommend this villa and we hope to visit again!

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Great Thanksgiving getaway

Guest: Mark and Lissa (San Antonio, Texas)
Date of Stay: 11/20/09 Review Submitted: 12/03/09

Our family of 4 adults and 3 kids (ages 8 - 13) spent Thanksgiving at Bert's lovely villa. It was as wonderful and convenient as advertised. Spacious, close to the gorgeous beach and pool and within walking distance of The One and Only and Atlantis, yet far enough away to be peaceful. Bert is a wonderful host, always available by phone as a resource. He wants his guests to have a fabulous vacation, which was truly appreciated. The only downside on the island was the cost of food, so Bert arranged for Barbara to take us to the market upon arrival to stock up on provisions. It was wonderful to have breakfast and lunch at the villa and go out to dinner in the evening. A few suggestions: * Reservations are highly recommended at the restaurants on Paradise Island. Call the Atlantis reservation line to make all reservations *Catch a taxi at the beach club located next door. Duane is the best driver and has fair rates. He's very reliable. *Ask Bert and Barbara for recommendations for excursions. We took a great powerboat trip to Exuma, it was truly memorable.

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car.

Tranquility is Paradise!

Guest: EMurph (Saunderstown, RI )
Date of Stay: 11/13/09 Review Submitted: 12/02/09

This is one of the nicest homes we have rented. It's even nicer than what is depicted in the pictures. If you want to sit on the beach or at the pool this is a very relaxing beautiful place. It was very well equiped for all our needs. There are a couple of resturants within walking distance, and the staff that attends to the property were very helpful. I would highly recommend this rental to anyone!

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car.

Guest: Charlie11 (Enola, PA)
Date of Stay: 10/04/09 Review Submitted: 10/04/09

Our family had a wonderful time during our vacation to the Bahamas. The house was perfect for our family which included a young baby. The rooms are large and well decorated and the location is beautiful. The beach was quiet and not as crowded as the resort areas. Thank you Bert. You helped make this a great vacation experience!!

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Guest: Elisa7 (Chicago, IL)
Date of Stay: 09/02/09 Review Submitted: 09/02/09

We stayed at Paradise Villa the second week in August and had a wonderful time. We were a party of 7 (grandmother, siblings, and a child included in our party) The villa is ideally located on a beautiful part of the beach. It is exactly as advertised on Bert's site. We took full advantage of all of its amenities (great ktichen, private grill, and community pool 40ft from our door). We did not have a rental car - and it was not a problem for us - as long as you do not mind a little walking. If you need a cab you can walk two minutes next door to the Beach Club and there are always some waiting. Some of the excursions we went on picked us up right at our complex. Bert and Barbara made the entire stay easy from beginning to end. We would absolutely stay again.

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Guest: Elvie C. (-)
Date of Stay: 09/01/09 Review Submitted: 09/01/09

Since discovering this property, we were treated with professionalism and warm hospitality. Bert and his staff were very accommodating with any of our requests. The property is meticulously well maintained. It has all the amenities one has at home and more. The rooms are spacious and nicely decorated. It's located on one of the most beautiful beaches in this part of the world and only minutes away from all the action at Atlantis. It is secure and quiet which is a plus when choosing a home instead of a hotel. I would heartily recommend it.

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Guest: Family BC (Chatham, New Jersey, USA)
Date of Stay: 08/27/09 Review Submitted: 08/27/09

"This property is of superior quality, we loved that it was so tranquil, while being so close to the action, should you wish to partake. A pool is right outside the door, another just round the corner, and a beautiful beach, probably the best in the Bahamas, just a few steps away. Very child friendly. Has a lively bar onsite that does great snack-type food that you can take back to your accommodation. "

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Guest: JusRelax (San Dimas, CA)
Date of Stay: 08/27/09 Review Submitted: 08/27/09

What a wonderful place to stay near Atlantis! Less than 10 minute walk to Atlantis, less than 100 paces to the beach, less than 10 paces to a nearby pool; wonderful amenities within the villa, and your own personal assistant to provide advice on any questions you may have in order to provide you with a purely authentic Bahamian experience!

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Guest: Frequent Bahamas Traveler (Virginia)
Date of Stay: 08/18/09 Review Submitted: 08/18/09

I spent a magnificent week in this Paradise Island condo with my 3 sisters and their husbands and we all LOVED IT! The condo itself is newly furnished and smartly appointed. All appliances are state of the art and the bedrooms and bathrooms are spacious and very comfortable. The location is perfect, right on the beach for quick access to the beautiful Bahamian waters and a short walk from restaurants, shopping and the casino (and everything else!) at Atlantis. Plus, a pool right out back as well. We spent many a night under the sky right outside our sliding glass door. You can't beat the price, the quality of the accomodations, or the location - you just can't!

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Guest: Ingrid9 (-)
Date of Stay: 08/11/09 Review Submitted: 08/10/09

We had a lovely time in Tranquility Sunrise! The location at the beach was excellent. The house was nice and we found everything (and more) we needed there. We enjoyed time at the pool and at the terrace. I strongly recommend you to go and have the time of your life there with your best friends or your family!

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Guest: ammmm (New Haven , CT)
Date of Stay: 08/07/09 Review Submitted: 08/07/09

I'm still missing Paradise!! Six of my closest girlfiends joined me in the Bahamahs for our annual destination vacation. We stayed at T. Paradise and had the best time ever!! Bert was very professional and made booking very easy. Barbara welcomed us to a clean, spacious home that was steps from the beach. Great Property! Great Vacation!

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Guest: The Cantstandyeas (Niagara Falls, Ontario)
Date of Stay: 07/29/09 Review Submitted: 07/29/09

We recently stayed here in June '09. Extended family vacation, 5 adults, 4 children. Excellent unit, beautifully finished and great location. Plenty of room with all the bedroom. We cooked most meals in the fabulous kitchen. Very close to Atlantis and all the restaurants there. Will definitely plan to stay here again.Barbara, the housekeeper, was very kind and most helpful. Thank-you Bert and Barbara for a great vacation.

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Guest: happymoma (Kansas, OK USA)
Date of Stay: 07/29/09 Review Submitted: 07/29/09

Our family was very pleased with our stay. The villa was beautiful and everything that it was advertised to be. The beach was a 30 second walk from the villa and was beautiful as well. Bert was kind and was very helpful, as well as the housekeeper. They did everything to make us feel at home. I would recommend this villa to anyone wanting to visit the island.

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Guest: Kricket (Florida)
Date of Stay: 07/28/09 Review Submitted: 07/28/09

Wow! What a great vacation. There was plenty of room for the whole family. A pack and play and highchair were available when we arrived. The short walk to the beach was great and the fish we caught deep sea fishing were awesome cooked on the grill.

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good times

Guest: ammmm (New Haven , CT)
Date of Stay: 07/14/09 Review Submitted: 08/07/09

I'm still missing Paradise!! Six of my closest girlfiends joined me in the Bahamahs for our annual destination vacation. We stayed at T. Paradise and had the best time ever. Bert was very professional and made booking very easy. Barbara welcomed us to a clean, spacious home that was steps from the beach. Great Property! Great Vacation!

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers, girls getaway, romantic getaway.

Fantastic Time on Paradise Island

Guest: Frequent Bahamas Traveler (Virginia)
Date of Stay: 07/05/09 Review Submitted: 08/18/09

I spent a magnificent week in this Paradise Island condo with my 3 sisters and their husbands and we all loved it! The condo itself is newly furnished and smartly appointed. All appliances are state of the art and the bedrooms and bathrooms are spacious and very comfortable. The location is perfect, right on the beach for quick access to the beautiful Bahamian waters and a short walk from restaurants, shopping and the casino (and everything else!) at Atlantis. Plus, a pool right out back as well. We spent many a night under the sky right outside our sliding glass door. You can't beat the price, the quality of the accomodations, or the location - you just can't!

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Guest: PhillyFamily2 (Philadelphia)
Date of Stay: 06/30/09 Review Submitted: 06/30/09

Our party of eight (three generations of a family) greatly enjoyed this property, particularly the 30- second walk to one of the most beautiful beaches we've visited. The pools at the facility were well- maintained and kid and grown-up friendly. The owner was very responsive, and arranged for the housekeeper to drive us to the market on the first day at no cost; this was especially helpful since food options on Paradise Island revolve around the exorbitantly-priced Atlantis. We also walked to the Atlantis (5-10 minutes) several times to check out the many amenities. We did not rent a car, and did not miss it. We very much enjoyed our stay and would be very likely to rent the same property again.

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Guest: JodiB (Denver, CO)
Date of Stay: 06/22/09 Review Submitted: 06/22/09

We had a very nice time at this home with four generations of my family from my 90 yr old grandmother to my 1.5 yr old daughter. For small children the very close pool and beach was perfect. The house was very nicely decorated and clean. Atlantis was a short walk or drive away to see the aquariums.

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Peaceful Beach Retreat

Guest: The Cantstandyeas (Niagara Falls, Ontario)
Date of Stay: 06/14/09 Review Submitted: 07/29/09

Owners description is perfect, great location and newly renovated. The housekeeper was excellent and very kind. We will definitely plan to stay here again and would highly recommend this property for a family vacation.

Recommended for:Families with teenagers, families with young children, tourists without a car.

Guest: Jess Lynn (Calgary, AB, Canada)
Date of Stay: 06/14/09 Review Submitted: 06/14/09

My family and I rented this condo from Bert in May 2009 and it was fantastic! We loved the layout of the condo, 3 bedroom upstairs & one large room on the main level. It was very comfortable and an excellent place for any family, or several couples. The pool is just steps outside of the gate and is very clean and a lot of fun. We practiced snorkeling here a little before we walked down the beach and jumped in a beautifully clear ocean. Many weddings took place while we were there and I can see why! This place is absolutely paradise! The staff were so great that they even tracked down my parents (going to 3 marinas none the less) to return a sweatshirt I'd left there. I couldn't imagine a better time. Very close to Atlantis, just a short stroll down the beach. Perfect 12 of out of 10!! Thanks Bert!!! Appreciate everything you did for us!

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Guest: Bob & Chris (Oswego, NY USA)
Date of Stay: 06/08/09 Review Submitted: 06/08/09

Beautiful place, beautiful time - Host and hospitality were excellent. Not a single complaint, one of our all time favorite vacations. Only regret is we didn't stay longer.

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Guest: Joy and Al (Calgary, Alberta, Canada)
Date of Stay: 05/13/09 Review Submitted: 05/12/09

We stayed in the Bahamas from April.17th-April.29th. Tranquility Paradise was an extremely beautiful villa. We took our family of 10 including our grandchildren ages 7,3,2 and 1 and there was a lot of space for everyone and contained all the comforts of home, including highchairs and pack and plays for the little ones. The villa was spotless, spacious and every room was lovely. The house keeper was there to greet us upon arrival and not having our vehicles until the following day; she went beyond the call of duty and took my daughter and son-in-law for groceries. They waited until they were finished shopping (which was about an hour) and even helped unload the groceries. The pool was beautiful, which was just steps away from our villa and the walk to the beach was just as short. The beach we were on was definitely the nicest on the island, with stretches of white sand, and turquoise waters. You could swim right out front, and if snorkeling is what you are looking for it's just a short walk down the beach to the point; the water also seemed to be a bit calmer there too. If you walk in the opposite direction you pass the One and Only Ocean club on your way to the Atlantis, which is a must see. The villa was in close proximity to everything on Paradise Island. The whole complex is very secure, with a locking gate and a private beach entrance. There is even security walking around at night making sure everything was safe. We found the patio spacious and inviting, as we spent almost every night out there barbequing, eating and talking until we had to end the day. We had a wonderful vacation and hope to go back to Paradise one day.

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