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Amarillo is an attractive modern house with four bedrooms in the southwest of Grenada, with views out to sea over the True Blue peninsular on which it is set. As the name implies, the house is coloured yellow (amarillo is yellow in Spanish) and it has quite a grand Mediterranean and Caribbean style with traditional pillars, white fittings and balconies with metalwork balustrades. Inside however, the atmosphere is very much in relaxed Caribbean style, as everything is directed to indoor-outdoor living, with doors that fling open onto terraces and a pool deck right outside. There are tiled floors throughout and comfortable mahogany and greenheart furniture. The villa is in a fairly quiet area, but well positioned for activity - not far off is True Blue Bay Resort and beyond it are the beaches of the Point Salines peninsular, some of which have excellent beach bars. Amarillo is suitable for families with older children and for couples looking for some privacy.
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Style: Colourful Caribbean meets grand Mediterranean style, with mustard walls and white key-stone corners and columns. Tiled floors throughout and comfortable mahogany and greenheart furniture. A number of small balconies provide privacy and shade giving a feel of serenity and calm throughout the villa
The Beach: Five minute walk to Mace Beach, a quiet local strip of light grey sand
The Rooms: 4 bedrooms en suite (3 with showers, 1 with tub/shower) on two levels. All air-conditioned – master bedroom with king size four-poster bed, 2 bedrooms with queen size bed and 4th bedroom with two singles
Key features: One of few Grenada rental villas close to St George’s University with swimming pool, deck chairs, gazebo and outdoor barbecue. Inside there are ceiling fans throughout, flat screen cable TV, DVD and music centre, full kitchen, dishwasher, barbecue grill, laundry room with washing machine, iron and ironing board.
Children: Welcome, though probably more suitable for over 12s
Staff: Long term, well-trained and friendly housekeeper providing daily maid service, laundry and cooking, (breakfast, lunch and dinner - Mon-Fri, half day on Sat) |
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Description
A full review of Amarillo will be published in due course. |
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Beach & Swimming
Amarillo is set on the True Blue promontory close to Mace Beach, a small stretch of sand that offers a little snorkelling and a little sunbathing, but no facilities.
Grande Anse, Grenada’s best known beach, is about ten minutes away on the northern side of the Point Salines Peninsular and has all the beach activities you could ever want. There are also other beaches close by, set in pretty coves along the northern side of the peninsular. You will find some of Grenada’s excellent beach bars here.
There is a medium-sized, free-form pool at Amarillo. It sits on a terrace right in front of the house and is surrounded by greenery. There are loungers for sunbathing and a gazebo. |
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Sports & Recreation
There is a 9-hole golf course about ten minutes drive away. Scuba diving is available through several dive shops on Grand Anse and deep sea fishing can easily be arranged too.
It is possible to arrange for a massage therapist to come to your villa. |
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Locality
Amarillo is on the southern side of the Point Salines peninsular, the south-western tip of Grenada. There is quite a bit of development in the bay itself including other villas, a marina and St George’s University close by. There is plenty of activity within walking distance at True Blue Bay resort, which has restaurant in a very pretty setting and an extremely lively bar. For a smart meal try the Gary Rhodes restaurant at the Calabash in L’Anse aux Epines not far off. You will find some of the island’s prettiest beaches, and a couple of excellent beach bars, in the coves on the northern side of the peninsular.
St George’s, the capital of Grenada, is about fifteen minutes drive away. It is the prettiest harbour town in the Caribbean and well worth a visit. There are a few restaurants within a short drive, on the road that leads into the L’Anse aux Epines area. |
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Rates
| | 15 Apr- 15 Dec 2009 | Christmas/ New Year 2009 (20 Dec-09 Jan) | 16 Dec- 14 Apr 2009-10 | | Amarillo 1-2 guests 3-4 guests 5-6 guests 7-8 guests | 2,800 3,250 3,950 4,650 | 6,950 6,950 6,950 6,950 | 2,950 3,950 4,650 5,450 | Rates are quoted in US$ per week, exclusive of service charge and are subject to change without notice. Nightly, pro rata rates for stays over 7 nights. Minimum rental is 7 nights, except during period 20 Dec-09 Jan when minimum rental is 14 nights. To secure a booking you will need to pay a 25% deposit which is non-returnable if a cancellation is made within 16 weeks prior to arrival date, unless a direct replacement booking is found. The balance (non-refundable) is due 35 days prior to arrival. |
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How To Book
A full review of this property will be published shortly. Meanwhile, if you wish to make further enquiries or a reservation, please use the WEB LINK or DIRECT EMAIL ENQUIRIES facility at the top of this page to make contact with Spice Isle Villas in Grenada, or if you wish to telephone them, their telephone number will be revealed if you click on the CONTACT TELEPHONE NUMBER link. |
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UK Tour Operators
If you wish to book through a UK tour operator or travel organiser, please follow the link.
See List of UK Tour Operators
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Airport Meet & Greet
If you have booked through Spice Isle Villas, you will be picked up at the airport on arrival and taken to the villa. The transfer takes less than five minutes. You will then be briefed about Amarillo and offered a complimentary welcome meal by the cook, Wendy.
If you book this villa in a flight-inclusive package through a travel organiser, it is likely that their representative will be at the airport to meet you. This service and your return airport transfers should be included in the cost of the holiday. Please check at the time of booking. |
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Getting Around
Hiring a car to explore the island is easily arranged and is a great addition to a stay in Grenada. You can travel to the remoter beaches and the island’s many excellent beach bars, and you can eat out in the restaurants when you do not want to cater for yourself. You will also have to collect groceries anyway, so we recommend a car with all villa-based holidays.
We suggest that you make a reservation in advance through Spice Isle Villas (who use our recommended car hire company, Y&R Car Rentals) or your travel organiser at the time of booking your holiday. The car can be collected at the airport or be delivered to the villa. A Grenadian driving licence (price EC$30 for each driver) will be issued by the hire company. Vehicles can be returned at the airport or collected from the hotel. Be aware that cars can be booked up at the height of the season between December and April, as well as during August and over Thanksgiving (November), so it is a good idea to reserve one in advance. |
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