Vacation Rentals by Owner

complete comfort

Guest: sid (canada)
Date of Stay: 12/19/11 Review Submitted: 01/12/12

the condo had all the amenities of any lived in accommodation - flat screen tv - shower and bath - air conditioning - full kithchen --- 5 minute walk to the fishfry and 10 minutes to one of a few beaches nearby -- 20 minute walk to downtowm nassau will stay again if vacationing in nassau

Recommended for:Age 55+

GREAT time in the Bahamas!

Guest: Scott (Colorado)
Date of Stay: 07/08/11 Review Submitted: 07/21/11

We had a FANTASTIC time in Nassau/Bahamas and Julie couldn't have been a better hostess! The location was convenient, the villa was modest, yet very clean, and we were treated as honored guests. Julie, the owner, and Cheryl, the Cab Driver who picked us up and dropped us off, with their personal service made our stay wonderful. We arrived on Friday night, and a good portion of the island was out of power...no lights, but mostly no AC! It was HOT, and Julie personally took us to a nice local restaurant in the downtown area, where there was power, and had arranged a hotel for us if the power hadn't returned. But, thankfully, it went back on shortly after dinner and we enjoyed a comfortable night's sleep. The next day Julie again took us personally to a local market and any other store that we might have needed, giving us a nice tour of the city along the way. She really went above and beyond to make us feel great about our stay. A few tips...definitely see Arawak Cay, the local area for great food and drink, only about a 10 minute walk. It's great fun, and awesome foods like Conch salad, and amazing Grilled Grouper abound. Also, try the Cricket Club, for really well-priced meals and good, stiff drinks! Tour the Fort, it's an interesting piece of history, again not far from the Villa. We travelled with our 2 teenage daughters, and they really enjoyed the stay as well, and didn't mind the short walks everywhere. Overall we felt this was a great experience, a great value for our family, and we really enjoyed all the personal service. We will definitely stay again if Nassau is in our travel plans!

Recommended for:Families with teenagers, families with young children, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Amazing Stay

Guest: Lupe (Houston, TX)
Date of Stay: 03/12/11 Review Submitted: 03/24/11

Julie, Thank you so much for allowing us to rent your Villa , it was wonderful. A "home" away from home that was clean, well equipped, and in a great location. I would recommend this Villa to anyone looking to be in a great area walking distance to the beach and downtwon. You were very helpful and always avaialble if we had a question and just a pleasure to work with, thank you so much for everything. I 100% recommend that people rent your Villa. Cheryl our taxi driver was so lovely as well, just an amzing person who really took care of us.

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

WONDERFUL BREAK

Guest: pedroalki (liverpool uk)
Date of Stay: 09/01/10 Review Submitted: 09/17/10

I cannot speak highly enough about Julie (owner)Nothing is too much trouble, tremendous help to me and my family. the apartment was very clean, I saw NO bugs (except mosquitos, they love me) during the whole of my stay which is a 1st in my Worldwide Travel. I wouldn't hesitate in staying there again. Fabulous stay, location & service.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, people with disabilities, age 55+, girls getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing.

Excellent location + well-equipped villa = Great Bahamas Vacation

Guest: Illinois Family or Four (East Peoria, IL, USA)
Date of Stay: 08/06/10 Review Submitted: 08/14/10

Our family has used VRBO successfully a few times now and we generally have high expectations. Julie and her network of friends and neighbors were able to exceed our hopes and plans for a great Bahamian stay. The word "close" is an adequate description for virtually anywhere you want to visit on the island. If you feel fit, the wlks are not too far. The local bus transport is excellent and around a buck each time you get off. Taxis were pricy, but not compared to a NYC or Chicago ride for 5 miles. As promised, Julie arranged for airport transportation and a visit to a local market. We were able to but everything we need for breakfasts and snacks at the apartment. There were a few bars and a market around the corner if we forgot anything. And once when it was raining, a neighbor lent us an umbrella and gave aus a ride to the restaurant we desired. The villa has everthing you need and was put to the test by our two teenagers. There was access to three beaches by walking or bus. We even found a secluded private strip up on Cable Beach where it was just our family of four and the ocean. When you go this route, you should expect that you will not be surrounded by the pristine hotel environment and lack of local culture. We love the surprises and challenges that living local can provide. If you think that is cool, you might want to look into this property. When we went, the price was about 1/2 of the fancy hotels. I think we received the better value.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, families with teenagers, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

great place if u are on a budget

Guest: Lisa Marie (Ireland)
Date of Stay: 07/10/10 Review Submitted: 07/21/10

My friends and I stayed here for a week and we really enjoyed the stay. we were near everything and Julie made us feel very welcome and rang during the week to see how we were getting on. If you want to experience the real bahamas and not the tourist area such as cable beach then this villa is a must, we mingled with the locals everynight in the fish fry and they were lovely!! I would definately come back here again to stay.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, tourists without a car, sightseeing.

GreaT Stay

Guest: Jomy (Kansas City, MO)
Date of Stay: 06/09/10 Review Submitted: 07/10/10

Dear Julie, We had a wonderful stay and now are back in the routine of things. Thanks for everything that you did while we were your guests. Travelling with little kids and knowing that we could contact you at anytime if we needed any assistance was greatly reassuring and helpful.

Recommended for:Families with young children

Great Stay

Guest: Jomy (Kansas City, MO)
Date of Stay: 06/09/10 Review Submitted: 07/10/10

Dear Julie, We had a wonderful stay and now are back in the routine of things. Thanks for everything that you did while we were your guests. Travelling with little kids and knowing that we could contact you at anytime if we needed any assistance was greatly reassuring and helpful.

Recommended for:Families with young children

So glad I found this vacation rental

Guest: Very Happy Tourist (Chile)
Date of Stay: 03/19/10 Review Submitted: 04/18/10

This townhouse had everything we needed for our stay in Nassau. The location was great, we could walk to the Fish Fry, where we had a choice of dozens of local food purveyors at reasonable prices, in about 7 minutes. The botanical gardens were in the back yard and the birds sang all day – lovely. Adastra Zoo with its adorable parrots and flamingos is a 4-minute walk. The house was very clean and everything was shipshape. The neighbours could not have been nicer, it was quiet and you can walk to downtown in a half hour or take a local bus for one dollar, so we did not need a car. The owner was helpful in every way and all in all, we felt lucky to have discovered this vacation rental. If you are interested in staing in a genuinely Bahamian neighbourhood rather than a touristy one, this is the place to stay.

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

Great place to stay in Nassau and get a taste of the real Bahamas

Guest: Very Happy Tourist (Chile)
Date of Stay: 03/19/10 Review Submitted: 04/18/10

This townhouse had everything we needed for our stay in Nassau. The location was great, we could walk to the Fish Fry, where we had a choice of dozens of local food purveyors at reasonable prices, in about 7 minutes. The botanical gardens were in the back yard and the birds sang all day – lovely. Adastra Zoo with its adorable parrots and flamingos is a 4-minute walk. The house was very clean and everything was shipshape. The neighbours could not have been nicer, it was quiet and you can walk to downtown in a half hour or take a local bus for one dollar, so we did not need a car. The owner was helpful in every way and all in all, we felt lucky to have discovered this vacation rental. If you are interested in staing in a genuinely Bahamian neighbourhood rather than a touristy one, this is the place to stay.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, tourists without a car, sightseeing.

Guest: Jennifer206 (Chicago, Illinois)
Date of Stay: 12/30/09 Review Submitted: 12/30/09

I cannot say enough good things about our stay here! Julie is fabulous! She even called the villa on Christmas to wish our family a Merry Christmas. The villa itself is very clean and stocked. The cable TV and wireless internet access were very nice as well. More than anything though, we loved how welcomed we were made to feel by the others people living in the complex. It's a great location. The Fish Fry is amazing and the beaches are second to none. Such a glorious holiday and we will definitely be back to stay with Julie!

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GREAT PLACE

Guest: Jennifer, Chicago, Illinois
Date of Stay: 12/22/09 Review Submitted: 02/09/10

I cannot say enough good things about our stay here! Julie is fabulous! She even called the villa on Christmas to wish our family a Merry Christmas. The villa itself is very clean and stocked. The cable TV and wireless internet access were very nice as well. More than anything though, we loved how welcomed we were made to feel by the others people living in the complex. It's a great location. The Fish Fry is amazing and the beaches are second to none. Such a glorious holiday and we will definitely be back to stay with Julie!

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Central Location--Neat and Clean Apartment

Guest: Mike and Shellie, Cumberland, Maryland
Date of Stay: 10/22/09 Review Submitted: 02/09/10

This 1 or 2 bedroom with 1 bath apartment has an excellent location in Nassau. The kitchen is fully equipped if you feel like cooking or you can take a short walk to the Arawak Cay (The Fish Fry) where you will get the best Bahamian food available on the island. We found the property to be perfectly suited to our needs and the bed was very comfortable. The apartment is furnished and decorated very nicely. It even has granite counter tops in the kitchen and bathroom. Julie is fantastic to deal with and will take very good care of you.

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 10/22/09 Review Submitted: 10/22/09

This 1 or 2 bedroom with 1 bath apartment has an excellent location in Nassau. The kitchen is fully equipped if you feel like cooking or you can take a short walk to the Arawak Cay (The Fish Fry) where you will get the best Bahamian food available on the island. We found the property to be perfectly suited to our needs and the bed was very comfortable. The apartment is furnished and decorated very nicely. It even has granite counter tops in the kitchen and bathroom. Julie is fantastic to deal with and will take very good care of you.

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Guest: Kaye Phillips (Turks & Caicos)
Date of Stay: 09/26/09 Review Submitted: 09/26/09

A Home Away From Home: This was definetly the perfect place for my family and i while on vacation in Nassau Bahamas. We had a wonderful time but inspite of that having a very comfortable place to stay at an affortable price made a whole lot of difference. we'll definetly do it all over again. thumbs up!!!

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A Home Away from Home

Guest: Kaye Phillipps, Turks and Caicos Islands
Date of Stay: 08/31/09 Review Submitted: 02/09/10

This was definetly the perfect place for my family and I while on vacation in Nassau Bahamas. We had a wonderful time but inspite of that having a very comfortable place to stay at an affortable price made a whole lot of difference. We'll definetly do it all over again. thumbs up!!!

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