2 Bedroom Condo, World's #1 Beach, Heart of Grace Bay!

First, I'll start with the renting process..perfect. I was contacted quickly and it went very smoothly.

The pictures on the website are exactly as the condo is in person. The water was a crystal blue and the grounds of The Grandview were very well maintained. Bea is WONDERFUL and my parents, husband, and I really enjoyed seeing her smiling face. She was always on time and we joked she didn't run on island time.

Our first day was the only one the had a bit of a snafu, we went to the store and purchased a lot of breakfast items, lunch items, and of course alcohol. Well the refrigerator kept clicking off and would not run below 80 degrees. We contacted Thashena and a maintenance person was supposed to come and check, well 3 hours later no response, so my husband walked to the store and brought back bags of ice. Once the ice was in the fridge it seemed to help cool the temperature down and the fridge began to keep a cooler temperature. We did notice on the last day it began clicking off again, so they may want to look at this. We told Thashena, that maybe they want to turn the fridge on earlier before a guest arrives or bring it down to a cooler temperature.

Other than that the trip was an absolute delight and we will return to the same condo in the near future.

As for the island itself, my husband and I enjoyed 3 wonderful days of diving with Dive Provo, which we would both recommend. My parents also did a tour with Island Vibes and enjoyed their time. We ate out for dinner all but two nights (kitchen has everything you need) and all the restaurants were great.

If you are on a tight budget, this may not be the best island to choose. After running a cost comparison on a rental car, we ended up using Bea for all of our travels. We felt why deal with the hassle of driving when Bea was such a delight. The restaurants are expensive, but it is fun to get out and mingle with the locals who are very nice and welcoming.

We have already recommended this place to many of our friends. Oh and while we were there they had to close down Beaches Resort due to a stomach virus going around, so just another thing to keep in the back of your mind when planning. I truly believe Homeaway and VRBO are the new way to go. We had our privacy, but also met a lot of great people at the pool from the States. Everyone was respectful of each other and it was fun seeing the children swimming and having a great time.

We really enjoyed our week long stay at Grace Bay and are pleased with our selection of The Grandview property. The reality of the Grandview property is better that the site reflects. The unit is spacious, clean, comfortable, and stocked with kitchen equipment. The Grandview was well positioned in Grace Bay, offering convenient access to activities, dining, and shopping with a very close and quiet beach for relaxing. We rented a car for half our stay. We made use of the bikes, kayaks, and gas grill. We ate many meals on the screened porch. The grounds were beautiful and clean. The service was helpful and met our expectations!

The internet service was spotty/slow.

The Grandview is a perfect location on Grace Bay. It is situated within walking distance to the grocery store and has restaurant and spa facilities next door. Our ground floor rental unit provided easy access, comfortable, clean accommodations and a quiet environment. No need to hurry to claim your spot on the beach, there are plenty of chairs for all. The lady who was our meet and greet at the airport was available throughout the week if needed. Would love to return often! Thanks for a memorable week!