Fabulous View

• A lovely stay, and absolutely as described

  A lovely stay, and absolutely as described

  • Guest Emily
  • Date of stay 12/22/12
  • Review Submitted 01/04/13
  Our stay at Summerside was very pleasant and met our expectations. The view from the patio (and from the bed!) is beautiful...the turquoise water, craggy islands, the nighttime blinking of the buoys and the lighthouse in the distance...so relaxing and atmospheric. The bed and room is comfortable, bright, and clean. The small kitchen suited our needs just fine. Scott and Sarah were friendly hosts and were available for recommendations and help of any kind. The neighborhood is quiet and safe and full of stately homes and most of the walk into Hamilton is attractive and easy. The only downside to the property (and the reason I gave it 4 stars instead of 5) is that it is a bit of a walk into Hamilton...comfortably 25 minutes. If the weather is lovely and you're not in a big rush, it's a perfectly pleasant walk. Again, most of the walk is down quiet, attractive streets, but some parts can get hairy as you get closer to town and the traffic picks up and the roads narrow. However, finding a taxi is easy, and the taxi drivers are polite and friendly and don't try to fleece you. But, expect to pay $10-15 for a ride to or from points in downtown Hamilton. However, overall, Summerside was an excellent base from which to explore Bermuda, and one we were always happy to come back to at the end of the day. We definitely recommend it. Thanks, Scott!

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, romantic getaway, tourists without a car, adventure seekers.

  Owner response: Thank you for your excellent review. I'm pleased you enjoyed the apartment, the scenic views and walks through the nieghborhood to Hamilton. It was a pleasure to meet you and hope you will have the opportunity to return.

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• Magnificent!

  Magnificent!

  • Guest Judy
  • Date of stay 01/11/12
  • Review Submitted 01/18/12
  We came to participate in the Bermuda Half Marathon Challenge.Perfect location for the race.Everything has been wonderful from the beginning to the end of our stay.Scott arranged transportation for us to and from our vacation home,drove us into Hamilton the first night to help us get oriented and this allowed us to purchase groceries. Our studio apt had everything we could have wanted ..even to the white bathrobes. (what a nice touch) The view from our unit was spectacular! Scott has been an amazing host. We will remember this trip to Bermuda forever.

  Recommended for: Age 55+, sightseeing, romantic getaway, tourists without a car, adventure seekers, girls getaway.

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• Great stay

  Great stay

  • Guest Chris S.
  • Date of stay 05/17/11
  • Review Submitted 11/25/11
  Scott was great. Nice guy and the place really matches the pictures and descriptions. Something not fully portrayed is the magnificent view. The apartment is nice and quiet with very little traffic making the place nice and private. The bread and jam was a nice start for us before finding our way to the market. Only drawback was the location. Being a bit outside of town, it is walkable however the lack of sidewalks makes navigating any Bermudian road a little risky. Best to grab a cab, and a ride into town always worked out to around 10dollars.

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• Awesome Stay!!!!

  Awesome Stay!!!!

  • Guest Bryan&Lynn
  • Date of stay 06/08/11
  • Review Submitted 11/05/11
  I was looking at our Bermuda pictures today and realized I never thanked you for renting to us. Our stay was perfect in every way and we had a fabulous time. We also enjoyed meeting and talking with you and appreciate all of your hospitality. We would definitely recommend staying here. Thanks again, Lynn and Bryan

  Recommended for: Age 55+, sightseeing, adventure seekers.

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• We loved it!

  We loved it!

  • Guest Lisa
  • Date of stay 07/02/11
  • Review Submitted 07/11/11
  We highly recommend Scott's property! This was our first time to Bermuda and it was great to be close to Hamilton where you can easily find transportation to other parts of Bermuda. We did not rent scooters. Each morning we walked into town and then took the ferry or bus to whereever we wanted to go. The Bermudians are very friendly and helpful and Scott was very hospitable. We hope to make it back sometime soon! Our favorite was snorkeling around St. Georges. Thank you!

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, romantic getaway, tourists without a car, adventure seekers.

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• GREAT SOUND VIEW - TOP NOTCH!

  GREAT SOUND VIEW - TOP NOTCH!

  • Guest Drew15
  • Date of stay 06/04/11
  • Review Submitted 06/10/11
  THE STUDIO APARTMENT WAS VERY COMFORTABLE AND HAD EVERYTHING WE NEEDED FOR A GREAT VACATION. THE VIEW DOESN'T GET MUCH BETTER AND THE PORCH IS GREAT FOR RELAXING AND TAKING IN THE SIGHTS. SCOTT WAS VERY HELPFUL AND A GRACIOUS HOST. I WOULD HIGHLY RECOMMEND STAYING HERE FOR ANYONE CONSIDERING A TRIP TO BERMUDA. WE WILL DEFINATELY BE BACK - HOPEFULLY SOON! THANKS AGAIN SCOTT! DREW & AMY

  Recommended for: Age 55+, sightseeing, romantic getaway, tourists without a car, adventure seekers, girls getaway.

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• Love Love Love

  Love Love Love

  • Guest Dujuana
  • Date of stay 06/04/10
  • Review Submitted 01/12/11
  I had the pleasure of staying at Summerside in June 2010. I had never rented an apartment before and now it is definately my preference!! Scott was very helpful during our stay and location and beauty of the property was just PERFECT. We walked in to town everyday and took a cab back in the evening if we were tired. It was nice to be able to kayak in the morning or just lounge around and admire the view. Love Love Love :o)

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, tourists without a car, adventure seekers, girls getaway.

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• Descend On Unhurried, Unspoiled, Uncommon Bermuda

  Descend On Unhurried, Unspoiled, Uncommon Bermuda

  • Guest Phyllis
  • Date of stay 11/06/10
  • Review Submitted 01/05/11
  This was the first time I ever rented a vacation apartment online; and based on the reviews by other clients, I selected Scott's property and was very happy I did. Our apartment was exactly as it was described, but the views of the Great Sound from the balcony surpassed the website pictures. We rented the apartment with the ship's ladder to the bedroom above the living space, and enjoyed having the extra space without the bed. We stayed the beginning of November, and Scott provided plenty of information and what to expect for Bermuda's weather and temperature before our arrival. The rental is in a quite residential area with friendly people, and a small grocery store 10 minutes away. Since you can not rent cars and we didn't rent scooters, we walked to town to take advantage of the bus and ferry services, and was picked up several times by neighbors who knew we were tourist (Bermudians don't walk) and from Scott's rentals. The walk to town took about 25 minutes and was downhill, but at night we took a cab back to the apartment. This was the only drawback to the location. I recommend taking advantage of the best value, which was the 3-day bus/ferry pass to anywhere on the island including transfers. A cheap way to see the island! Had a fun ride to St. George's. The purpose of our visit was to watch our son play on the USA rugby team for the World Rugby Classic; therefore, we spent our nights at the stadium and the players tent for dinner and not at restaurants. We did have a great dinner at the Swizzle Inn by the airport and a delicious breakfast at the Pickled Onion on Hamilton's Front Street. The Bristol Cafe (I believe this is the name) located at the Ferry Terminal has a wonderful and delicious selection for a reasonable price too. We liked the towns of St. George and Dockyard best; and Crystal Caves and the Aquarium, Museum and Zoo are a must see. I would recommend Scott's property to friends because he is very friendly and helpful, and our apartment was clean and well-maintained. What I found helpful were the numerous tourist brouchers and the bus/ferry schedules in our room that assisted in planning ahead our sightseeing activities schedules. With many rain showers, be prepared to see lots of rainbows -- a very good sign. November is not the tourist season so it was less crowded and even on the beaches, hurray, but be prepared to make your own sightseeing plans as there are no "tours." Hope this review helps you decide.

  Recommended for: Age 55+, sightseeing, romantic getaway, tourists without a car, adventure seekers.

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• Great View; Phenomenal Host

  Great View; Phenomenal Host

  • Guest Yoav
  • Date of stay 12/19/10
  • Review Submitted 12/28/10
  I had the pleasure of staying at the Cavendish apartment during Christmas of 2010. Although it rained a lot that week, the view of the Great Sound from the apartment was absolutely spectacular. The apartment included a bedroom, two bathrooms and a reasonable spacious living area with a fully stocked kitchen. Also included were free wireless Internet and cables with oodles of channels from the U.S. including HBO and Showtime, should you decide to stay in. But the Cavendish’s biggest attraction is its host Scott. Scott made sure everything in the apartment was in good order and was even kind enough to drive me to Hamilton (20 minutes walk) and the airport (half an hour drive). He is an intelligent, warm-hearted man and has explained some fascinating things about Bermuda. Besides, given the exuberant hotel prices in Bermuda, Scott’s apartments are not only the best deal on the island, they are the only deal.

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

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• The Perfect Holiday

  The Perfect Holiday

  • Guest Jo Anne and Joe
  • Date of stay 11/24/10
  • Review Submitted 12/01/10
  My husband and I had the most enjoyable stay at Summerside - a "mind, body and spirit" holiday. Summerside is located in a quiet, exclusive residential area about a 25 mintue walk into Hamilton, the island's capital. Scott, the owner, was the best "host" we have ever encountered. Summerside is sparkling clean; the king-size bed is very comfortable; washer and dryer was a great amenity (so you don't have to pack a lot of clothes.) The balcony is large and offers breathtaking views of the harbour. Even the weather was perfect. It was in the low 70's every day we were there - something we don't experience in New England at this tinme of year. We spent time in Hamilton - shopping and dining; St. Georges - beautiful old stone buildings with narrow streets and lanes, Tobacco Bay and quaint shops; Dockyard - the Clocktower Mall and an arts centre; the famous Crystal Cave - discovered in 1905 by two 12-year old boys looking for a lost cricket ball; and Elbow Beach, with its smooth sand and turquoise waters. From our experience, our two favorite restaurants are Port 'o Call in Hamilton and in Dockyard, The Frog and Onion. As we had a kitchenette, we shopped at Miles Market in Hamilton - expensive, but the market has fresh fruits and veggies and excellent take out meals. We've already recommended Scott's property to some friends of ours and we will definitely return to Summerside. Thank you Scott!

  Recommended for: Age 55+, sightseeing, romantic getaway, tourists without a car, adventure seekers.

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Fees:

• Taxes Included

Cancellation policy:

Deposit is refundable (less $50) if cancelled 30 days prior to arrival.

If you have any questions please contact the owner.