Ker34
Reged: 06/04/08
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My girlfriend and I are getting ready to make our first trip to the island. We are looking at a villa in Toiny. Thoughts/recommendations?
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JEK
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My girlfriend and I are getting ready to make our first trip to the island. We are looking at a villa in Toiny. Thoughts/recommendations?
We have stayed out there several times and love the rugged views. I'm not current on villas in the area, so I suggest you call WIMCO and ask for some help. The only downside to the area is that it is relatively remote from Gustavia and shops, marches. Relative in that it is only 20 minutes to Gustavia.
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wickhamlane
Reged: 09/15/03
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I agree with JEK.In 2000, we stayed in a beautiful villa in Petit cul de Sac, which is very close to Toiny.We were 3 couples.The grocery, bakery and pizza runs got to be a bit of a chore.Plus, the bag ice tends to melt together in the back of the car when it has to sit that long.There are few villas in Toiny,the most famous of them being Villa Nureyev, the only one on the water, which is very dramatic.I know it can be rented because we attended a cocktail party there,but I don't know which agency offers it or the owner's contact information.Maybe someone else on the forum does.
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Mike R
Reged: 05/26/03
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Loc: Stinson Lake - New Hampshire
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we also stayed over that way for quite a few years....there was a lot to love about it but the ride to and from town to out there was not one of them and it got old....which makes no sense given the fact its only an 8 mile island and considering I have to drive 17 miles just to get groceries where I live at home ....but it is what it is and we eventually ended up back on the other side of the island, which from a logistical point was a better deal for us
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andynap
Reged: 10/24/02
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Loc: Philadelphia
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I don't think GeorgePa would appreciate the denigration of the Toiny area as that is where his rental villa is.
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Mike R
Reged: 05/26/03
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Loc: Stinson Lake - New Hampshire
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who is denigrating??...we are simply saying we want to be closer to that action and ammenities..that has little to do with his villa ...and just because three people are saying it was too long a drive for them day to day... doesnt make it a done deal fact for everyone wanting a villa out that way
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tim
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Ker,
Welcome to the Forum. As you can see, we have a wide range of opinions, and we don't mind sharing them.
I live in Vitet, and Le Toiny area is only two minutes further around the island from my home. I can still get to Gustavia within 15 minutes.
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andynap
Reged: 10/24/02
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Loc: Philadelphia
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Ker,
Welcome to the Forum. As you can see, we have a wide range of opinions, and we don't mind sharing them.
I live in Vitet, and Le Toiny area is only two minutes further around the island from my home. I can still get to Gustavia within 15 minutes.
Let's see- Lorient is 5 minutes away- Oasis market- very nice open 9 to 9 every day- restaurants and gas station there also;
St. Jean - less than 10 minutes away- nice beach, good shopping, many restaurants.
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wickhamlane
Reged: 09/15/03
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Loc: pittsburgh
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Actually, I was wrong about something.Nureyev villa is on Grand Fond, just past Toiny.There really aren't many villas out there anyway.Some of the ones which are technically in Toiny have a view over a salt pond there.
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eddie
Reged: 04/14/04
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Loc: virginia
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I stayed at George's villa, last year. The ride to L'Oasis is no longer than the ride from Flamands, Colombier, or Anse de Cayes, to Match.
It really is a small island.
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cassidain
Reged: 07/31/07
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I'm not an old hand, but my recent observation concerning Grand Fond/Toiny was that I admired very much their ruggedness and isolation (amazing that one can say that concerning an 8 sq. mile island, but it's true), and that they provide a bracing change of landscape from the rest of the island, but that the area appears decidedly Atlantic and not particularly Carribbean. I, for one, would prefer to stay elsewhere on the island and spend some time hiking in Grand Fond/Toiny and buying wine from the charming young lady who runs the little wine boutique in Grand Fond.
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Mike R
Reged: 05/26/03
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Loc: Stinson Lake - New Hampshire
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..which makes no sense given the fact its only an 8 mile island ...
in case anyone missed that part....
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