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Big important question, what kind of coffee maker do they have at BSV?

Regular ol' Mr Coffee type deal.

Enjoy!

And they’ve supplied the filters in each unit we’ve had over all our trips.🙂🙂

Pat--I'm not sure whether BSV has supplied the filters, or just people leave them behind. We always take some down, but there always seems to be filters there. There is always salt and pepper and coffee filters.

Thank you all, works for us.

Mr Coffee coffee pot, microwave, blender, gas stove.

I have always had filters on arrival. One time there was no salt and pepper but our maid asked if I needed it and she brought shakers to the unit. That was a very early trip and since then Smarthie has always put some in the kitchen for us if needed.

Coffee filters are in our unit

I always thought that the filters were left overs from the previous guests but didn’t know you could ask for salt/pepper

Coffee makers are very simple, just with ON/OFF switch, but do the job.

Hi, Snuba,
Sorry we’ll be missing all the November peeps this year. John always enjoys plane watching with your spouse.
Re the salt and pepper - I don’t think it’s automatically provided but upon request if they have extras and they usually do, they will get it for you.

I know there will be coffee filters BUT I would be SO HAPPY NOT TO HAVE DAILY POWER SHEDDING!

I am sorry we will miss you guys too. I always enjoyed talking with you. Hope things will improve for you two so you can travel again.
Will be thinking of you.

Luda

What no fridge???😉😄

panman--are you there now?

Full sized refridgerator

late December...

oh, ok. So your reservation still on?

I did see loadshedding there for Beacon Hill for yesterday, I think.

Louise--how has the loadshedding been since you arrived?

Do they have beach chairs at BSV?

Absolutely. 4 chairs per unit. They leave them out on the beach, but usually they move them up against the building.

Thank you Carol!

No problem. Enjoy!

I have been here at BSV now for 1 week. Have NOT lost electricity at all. I hope i didn't just jinx myself.

I have been staying here pretty much every year since 1997, at least 2 times a year, There was maybe 1 or 2 times there were no coffee filters were in the cabinet and 1 or 2 times there has been no salt and pepper. A quick run down to Maho Market solved that problem. I don't know if they're supposed to supply them or not, but it just wasn't worth the effort to make a "thing" over it, everything else is so perfect here and you won't find a better staff. As Pat said, Smarthie is the best. She has been taking care of our villa since the beginning. She is the best.

Wingman--that's good news. Enjoy!

That is really good news at BSV, we will be there the 10th for two weeks and AC and internet are two of the must for us. Looking forward to staying there, have visited others there but not yet stayed.

About chairs, yes as someone else mentioned, there are 4 loungers in front of your unit, 2 loungers on the lainai along with a table and 4 chairs. Also, a lantern in the closet in case you lose power, a citronella candle for nites on the lanai, an in-room safe, beach towels,

The only thing I find missing is Shampoo so bring some.

From Todd's photo, not sure he will need shampoo!😁. All in good fun, Todd, sorry.😉😎

HI Mike, nice to hear you are having a good time.

You are so right----Whatever you buy and leave for the next person, or the staff, is always appreciated.
There is almost nothing
that isn't already there------never a problem with fresh towels and someone to help when you have a question.

There is no place like BSV and hope to be there soon.

Are we missing you again??!!

Bald by choice, where I save on shampoo I spend on suntan lotion!

MJ will need shampoo!

Todd, I think I remember reading that BSV doesn't have beach umbrellas.

I recall reading the same about not having any umbrellas.

Wait, I was told "you will want for nothing "!

Todd, there have been a few beach umbrellas, in the pool shed, in the past. Request possibly met, throw up another!

Todd--in general, do not depend on there being any umbrellas there. Best bet, if he is still doing it, is to contact Craig at Packlight. $10 a week, delivered right to BSV. Problem solved.

The beach umbrellas really need that sturdy screw for the sand.
It will fly away, if you don't have the metal portion you see
at the beaches.
It's very hard to dig into the sand. We have tried many times.

We have had good luck with the umbrellas from Craig. But yes, you do need to be careful with umbrellas in general.

Good morning Terri, looks like another trip where we won't cross paths, I left yesterday. I hope you and Rit have a wonderful trip, sorry we won't see each other. Next trip end of March into April for us.

Enjoy!!!!!

Oh no, you're home!! I hope you had a wonderful time!

See you at the end of March!!!!
Or maybe here in Ct.