The balcony is the focal point of the house where most meals are taken, and from which you can watch the sunset each evening - ideal for relaxing with friends and rum punch!  At night be lulled to sleep by the gentle lapping of the waves on the beach below.

Greta, our maid, arrives early enough to cook breakfast, serves lunch and will prepare an evening meal if wished. She will also do small amounts of personal laundry as well as 'keep house'. A small supply of groceries can be purchased for your arrival, if requested.

Nearby Area
Idyllically situated, set in its own garden for privacy, but elevated to give fabulous views of the bay from most rooms, yet only 60 yards from Lance Aux Epine's golden sand, palm fringed beach. Hear the gently breaking waves on the beach to lull you to sleep at nights.

Conveniently situated between Spice Island Marina with its mini market, restaurant and bar ('happy hour' nightly) and the world famous Calabash Hotel and Red Crab, together with Kudos and Choo Light Chinese Restaurants, all only 2 minutes walk away.

Walk along  or swim from the safe, palm-fringed golden sand beach or relax in the privacy of our mature tropical gardens and pool.

Attractions and Places to Visit
Grenada - The Gentle Island
GRENADA is somewhere special for a holiday. It is one of the most beautiful of all the Caribbean Islands, being lush and green even in the dry season. It has mountainous scenery - with two peaks around 3,000 ft., waterfalls, colourful tropical flowers, trees and shrubs. Grenada is known as the Spice Island and grows much of the world's nutmeg and other spices. Bananas, cocoa and coconuts also grow in abundance. It is a friendly Island with a charm and character of its own and is still untouched by the commercialism of many of the other Islands.

The Capital, St. George's, is the quaintest, most picturesque and unspoilt in the whole of the West Indies, yet despite these qualities the hotels and other holiday accommodation are second to none.
There are rum factories, sugar mills, cocoa and spice plantations together with waterfalls and scenic National Parks to visit in the daytime.

Night life is catered for by several discos and the Hotels have evening entertainments in the form of steel bands and barbecues.

Between the Islands of Grenada and St.Vincent, 68 miles away to the north, lie the fabled Grenadines (of Beque and Princess Margaret fame) - about 50 superb Islands giving some of the best sailing and cruising anywhere in the world. Grenada is the center for sailing throughout the Windward Islands and has three thriving Marinas where many visiting yachts can be seen; many having sailed over from Europe, down from the States or up from South Africa.

Grenada is the real West Indies, ideal for the escapist longing for uncommercialised luxury. Once you have discovered it for yourself, you will want to visit time and time again. You can relax or live it up - either way you will come home refreshed.


Sport
The silver beaches, reputed to be the best in the Caribbean, if not in the world, are palm fringed to shield you from the tropical sun, allowing you  to simply laze and relax.  For the more energetic, tennis and golf are both available or you can sail, scuba dive, or water ski.

Maps, Weather  
Grenada is 12 miles x 20 miles - approximately the same size as the Isle of Wight off the south coast of England, and it is the southern most of all the Caribbean islands, being situated at 12 N and therefore well within the tropics.

Due to the NE trade winds the air temperature usually remains between 70 F and 90 F all the year round. Air conditioning or blankets are not required - truly a marvellous climate. The air temperature rarely drops below 70F or goes above 90F.

The Winter Season is from mid-December to mid-April. Rates for hotels, villas, apartments and car hire are naturally higher during this period but by visiting Grenada outside of these months it is possible to take advantage of lower rates.

Rates, Booking Terms, Enquiries etc. 

Rates Quoted in $ US.  (or Sterling Equivalent)

When you have decided to book please contact us immediately to ascertain if the dates required are still available. To make a firm booking a cheque or money order made payable to BEACHSIDE PROPERTIES for 25% of the rent is required as a deposit, the balance becoming due 6 weeks before the date of the holiday. The reason for this is the difficulty of obtaining flights to the Caribbean at short notice should rebooking become necessary.
It is strongly advised that you book your flights at the same time as booking with us.
Let us know if we can be of assistance.

We have an alternative web site which may give more details of the rates and SPECIAL OFFERS Plus other photographs. This link will take you directly to the site.

www.owl-cottage.com

Email   smith@owl-cottage.com

Please Note - Young Children
We do not take children under 10 yrs. old as we do not consider the balcony or the pool as  safe environments. The Balcony is on the first floor and the wall is adult sit on height - an adventurous toddler could climb it, also the pool has its own inherent dangers.

Getting there, Getting about
Flights
The International Airport in the south makes travel to Grenada very easy. Contact your favorite airline or travel agent.

Transfers and Car Hire

On arrival in Grenada you will be met by Ashley Church (Sunshine Tours).  Taxi fare to house is $40 E.C. Ashley also offers Car hire and very good 'Island Tours' at competitive prices - both of which can be booked in advance.   You will need to present your own driving license to obtain a local one for $40 E.C.

Greta will be at the house to show you round and give you the keys.

There is a $50 E.C. p.p. Airport Departure Tax on leaving Grenada.

Eating and drinking

Take the 'Self' out of 'Self Catering'

Enjoy our excellent Maid/Cook and 5 nearby Restaurants

Greta, our maid, arrives early enough to cook breakfast, serves lunch and will prepare an evening meal if wished. A small supply of groceries can be purchased for your arrival.

There are all types of restaurants, including French, Italian, Chinese and of course many local ones serving international and 'local' dishes with fresh lobster high on the list. Within walking distance of Owl Cottage you will find the following restaurants:- Red Crab, Choo Light (Chinese), Kudos and the Boatyard (+ mini-market). Along 'our' beach, the Calabash Hotel for that special' celebration.  The 'Aquarium'
beach restaurant at Point Saline, and the Beach House are 'musts' for either lunches or evening meals.

There are very good super-markets with some things such as imported tinned foods and meat more expensive than in the UK or USA but other things such as local fish, fruit and all spirits much cheaper.

The Property is Managed for BEACHSIDE PROPERTIES Ltd. by:-
Nerissa Smith.

E-mail   smith@owl-cottage.com 

For additional info on OWL COTTAGE, visit our other web site

www.owl-cottage.com 

Information last updated:-10 March 08