So how close is this to the Turtle and Flamingo villas? We've been looking at staying there, and wondering if there would be much noise from the bar?

We looked into these villas but were put off as the bar is right in front of them. Also I was concerned by the new jetty for security reasons.

This place has problems not the least of which is the intrusion on this perfect undeveloped beach. I am surprised that this has planning permission but I guess, under Gonslaves, anything goes. That said, the architect, Gabby Peters, has done a terrific job on the rebuild of Retreat House so one hopes this project might reflect the same sensitivity.

From my observations, the place looks a long way from completion. Also. the jetty is not sound as the pilings are twisted out of shape because the footings are not solid. Lord knows what the arrangements are going to be for disposing of black and grey water but I fear the worst.

There were some complaints that the path to Tony Gibbons (aka PM) over the headland from Plantation House had been blocked off but I heard others say that was temporary only - did not check for myself.

The architect for this restaurant was a UK firm. Gabby was the project manager.

While it may appear not close to being completed, it actually is. The design is primarily open air. So far as the "path" being blocked, when all of us complain, it is important to realize that this has always been privately owned land! One of the Sellers is remaining as a Partner in the new venture. The Owners have left a narrow trail down to the beach as a "courtesy". Everyone will miss the "private beach" feeling , however, where in the World would Government prohibit property owners from using their land? "Zoning" ordinances in SVG are rather lax though apparently that is being revisited by the Gov't. Neighboring Landowners have blocked private roads which were not blocked in the past. Some say in protest, they say to keep bar and restaurant patrons off of their property. Apparently some had wanted a hotel/resort there and it was discussed over the years. Glad that did not come to pass! I'll still enjoy early morning snorkeling around the point to PM. Hope some marine life sticks around.

check out Barnard Realty web page all of Tony Gibbon Beach (Princess Margaret ) is for sale. If you have $10 million US it is yours. Be happy the bar is just taking up a small corner of the beach as it could be worse....I know some will think this is mean to say but with any luck a big west swell and surge will change things

The manager told me the bar will not open until summer as they want to open in slow season to get their act together. Interestingly enough, he said they want to specialize in a good breakfast of all things

Caribsurf, I wouldn't take too much notice that ad has been on their web site for years.

I know and it is a wonder no big time developer hasn't noticed

last October it was showing "contract pending" which turned the stomachs of many but obviously the deal fell through

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