What can we say, the Turtle Nest Inn was the best vacation ever. We found the Turtle Nest Inn on Trip Advisor and it was better than we expected. My husband and I have traveled throughout the Carribean and this was by far our best vacation, we are planning on going back for 10 days next May.
When we arrived at the Turtle Nest Inn, Donna was at the front desk and she couldn't have been nicer. We asked both Donna and John all kinds of questions and they were always ready with an answer and a smile.
Our car came with our room and it was great to have one to explore the island. There is so much to see and do. You have to go swim with the Sting Rays. Book a trip with Dexter's Fantasea tour. You'll take a trip out to Sting Ray City to swim with the rays with Dexter. He's a local and knows everything about the rays. This isn't a booze cruise, you will motor out on his catamaran and sail back in. You also stop at a reef to snorkle. Definately bring your underwater camera. You'll get to hold a ray and have your picture taken. It was the highlight of our trip and we'll definately do it again next year. Try to book it on a Sat or Sun though, when the cruise ships aren't in port.
Our apartment, #8 was perfect. It had an open concept living, dining and kitchen area, with 2 walls of windows which looked directly out to the beach and ocen, it was perfect. We had a balcony out front which was great to have your coffee in the morning and listen to the waves. We had a full kitchen, which we used everyday and it had everything we needed. We shopped at the local grocery stores, be prepared for it to be a bit expensive, but its cheaper than eating out every day. There is a grill by the pool and we used it frequently. Bring your own liquor if you can, its expensive to purchase on the island.
The cleaning service was excellent. I would do the dishes in the morning and would come back to having them put away and the kitchen was spotless. We never needed a thing. The apartment was always clean.
The pool and beach at the Turtle Nest Inn was perfect. We went snorkeling our first day and we saw more fish than you can imagine. My husband swam with the baracuda out front. We have the pictures, it was very friendly and curious. It would swim along side my husband and then stop and look at him and then swim along. Don't expect a beach where you are going to jump right in the water and swim, it has a reef, but it was some of the best snorkeling we have ever encountered.
Another spot for snorkeling is Smith's Cove, we found this on our last day, it is a must do.
Dinner out was a bit pricey, but we had some great meals at the Reef Grill at the Royal Palms and the Post, it is a great Italian restaurant, both can be found on Seven Mile beach. We found the best place for dessert, the Artica Gelato shop just off of Seven Mile beach. Bring a cooler from your room and bring some back with you to the apartment, put it in the blender with some rum and juice, it makes a great smoothie.
All in all, a very successful trip. I highly recommend it to anyone who is looking for a small, out of the way place, with exceptional service and accomodations.





