Sapphire Garden Townhouses

La casa è in una posizione eccezionale. Attraversi la strada e trovi una magnifica baia dove è possibile fare il bagno con le tartarughe. C'è un bar ristorante in spiaggia e un ristorante a pochissima distanza entrambi molto validi. È comoda a Georgetown e all'aeroporto anche se per spostarsi sull'isola è necessaria l'auto. Gli spazi sono ampi. Noi avevamo 2 case perché in totale eravamo 10 e ogni coppia aveva il suo bagno . Comodo anche avere nel soggiorno un ulteriore bagno di servizio. La casa è fornita di macchina del caffè Vertuo e per noi italiani non è cosa da poco considerato che è impossibile trovare un caffè passabile su tutta l'isola. Le case sono dotate di lavatrice e asciugaviancheria.

La manutenzione della casa e la pulizia della cucina hanno margine di miglioramento. Lo staff non è sempre solerte nell'intervenire.

We picked up the instructions to the house at the car rental agency at the airport. They made it really easy to find.

The dishes, pots and pans, and silverware really need to be replaced. The utensils were all rusty (not made of stainless steel), the pots and pans were non-stick with the coating peeling and coming off. The kitchen itself really needs a deep cleaning. It was just dirty and dark. The king bed is on the wrong wall, so one side was pushed up against one wall, the headboard pushed up against the window so we couldn't access it, and the outlets were covered up. It was a strange placement.

Casa molto grande e confortevole.

La doccia nel bagno della camera patronale non funzionava.

Appartamento spaziosissimo e pulitissimo con tutto il necessario per soggiornare e ben due camere da letto. La spiaggia è a pochi minuti a piedi

George Town non è proprio dietro l’angolo. Difficile chiamare i taxi

L'ensemble

Le lave linge en panne. Pas serieux

Dedicated parking spot. Roomy fully equipped kitchen and 2 king size bedrooms made our stay comfortable. Located 5 min walk to a nice beach. Partial view of the water from the upstairs balcony. Complimentary water bottles in the fridge. Washer and drier on site.

No light bulb in the stairwell and upper hallway made it treacherous at night. The proximity to the main road made it a bit noisy and there was no essentials like salt/pepper/coffee/tea/sugar so be prepared to buy some at the nearby store.

Walkable distance to a beautiful beach. Across the street from a beach bar and grill.

Location was roadside. Very dirty on the outside. Very old and uncomfortable leather love seat. Although the basics were provided, value for dollar we would not recommend this property.

awesome place!! recommend!!!

everything was awesome!

The facility was very comfortable

The attitude of the staff is very poor an unprofessional.

the hot water was not hot enough all the time

spacious environments

we reported several times that the shower water was cold, the staff did not bother to fix the problem, leaving us for 3 days in a row with cold water. Absurd inconvenience as well as useless to collect the information for check in and credit card details at the airport. We booked a sea view room and the sea could not be seen even with binoculars. They do not have a hair dryer. Absolutely not recommended.

Excellent Location. The layout of the apartment. Generally comfortable for a family of 4. Property was quiet and no smoking zone. Liked the amenities (washer,dryer, fully equipped) kitchen and all the utensils available. Beds and linens were comfortable and of top quality.

Overall the place was fine. Everything worked as it should. We normally stay waterfront but opted for a small kitchen area and ended up here. It is on the opposite side of the road from the water. Exuma is beautiful but if you’re looking for a lot of activities, this is not the place. If your looking for beautiful beaches and white sand, this is the place to come.

It was the worst experience of my life and i have been travelling around the world for decades. They called me 1 hour after 3pm checkin time and said are you coming because we had you down as a no show, but we need our commission. I told my flight leaves at 6pm so i should be there at 7 and there response was we close at 7 soooo. I should have known right then and there... this is not the place for me. Later I called them and said my flight was delayed and their response was you have to come tomorrow and i said where am i supposed to stay. They said oh we will leave the key under the mat, but you need to come by tomorrow. 8:30 pm in the rain no key was left they wouldnt answer their phone call to the 2 numbers listed by the booking. I was lucky enough to find someone to take me in late at night. After complaning to the booking agent they finally got a hold of them and they couldnt have been lessed bothered. AVOID AT ALL COSTS. they dont know hospitality and they don't care.

The kitchen was well stocked. Pots, pans, utensils. We were able to cook breakfast before going out. The furniture was quality furniture.

The young lady in the office where I collected the key was VERY rude. This impression colored the whole experience at this property. I was appalled. The wait took forever almost 1 hour! 2 persons were before me so naturally you had to wait your turn. No 'good morning', no 'I will be with you shortly', nothing. Just a bunch of walking up and down and no one saying anything to you at all. I had to go up and ask to see the contract so I could read it while others were being attended to. Service was horrible. I asked for directions to the property and she started to call it out really fast, I simply asked her to state it slow so I could write it down. A new place is the worst place to get lost. She told me she doesnt understand why I cant get it, people come here all the way from Italy and they 'get it'. When asked 'do I bring the key back to the office upon checkout' she stated very rudely 'put it right back where you got it from'. They bill you, run your card AND get an approval yet they still write your full card number and expiration down on sign up form - fraud alert!!! Major problem!!! Concerned about damages or missing items? then take a deposit which can be returned if repairs are not needed. Writing someone's full card info down is a major security breach. Unit was not clean. Lots of stains on walls upstairs, food particles under pull out bed, 1/2 shower door missing in bathroom one so lots of cleanup after every shower. There is a red light inside the both bathroom vents that come on only after light is turned on which leads me to believe it may be a camera. I have no way of knowing. I used the bathroom for 3 days without light. I called back and spoke with Kay who was quite pleasant and I asked for Kim - the owner - but was told she was off island. A Rep at the rental car company told me 'yes they are very rude in there'. I remember that encounter until today and I am already back home.

Centrally located, spacious, most things

Would have been nice to have more toiletries, toothpaste etc. could have been a bit cleaner, walls and light switches. Staff was not very helpful when the water turned off

Location to everything

The old abandon house on the side

Location was good with a very nice public beach close by and two restaurant/bars.

The air conditioning was preset and I could not control the temperature. I felt uncomfortably warm at times.

It was a great location. It was nice to walk to Jolly Hall Beach every day. The house was spacious and clean. It was perfect for our group of 4.

Easy to find. Convenient to restaurant

Door knob fell off lower level bath door upon first opening. Maybe put a 2nd railing on the other side of the steep steps a bit lower for children. My granddaughter fell part way down the stairs. Bump on head, scared her more than any thing. Scary for us all.

Convenient

The smoke alarm went off continually because battery needed to be replaced. I couldn't use the living room because of that..

very spacious and clean. really well equipped kitchen

nothing!

It was easy to pick up the keys for the home as I could get them at the airport when I landed from the car hire office and dropped them back there where I left with NO problems. The home is a very short walk from Jolly Hall beach where I go every morning for a swim and across the road from Splash. which is open for breakfast, dinner, takeaway pizza and drinks.

I only stayed a week and I was on my own !

Very spacious & accommodating the people were very nice

Great three bedroom town house. Spacious kitchen and living room downstairs, three bedrooms upstairs. The staff were friendly and efficient. The rental office is next door to the units and shares space with Thompson Rental Car. The next time I visit I plan to take a taxi from the airport and pick up a rental car next door the next day. There is a resort with an excellent restaurant and tiki bar across the road and down a bit -- an easy walk.

We stayed here for 5 days. The location is excellent - across the road from a beach with the sea as blue and as warm as you could wish for and is virtually deserted most of the time. There is also a quiet family orientated bar by the beach which serves reasonably priced food, has games and plenty of beer when required. The house was an excellent size - 7 of us were staying and there were 3 bedrooms, one with en suite. The sofa bed downstairs was fine, and plenty of linen and towels were available. The kitchen amenities were good, everything worked well (except the drier which was out of service so we had to dry clothes outside, but this was ok). The air con and wifi also worked well, although there were a couple of complaints from the lighter sleepers about the noise of the air con when it kicked in during the night - nothing major though. Overall a very good experience and excellent location to explore Exuma. We hired a car as we did several trips into George Town and up to the north and south of the island for boat trips etc. There is a driveway for parking and a car hire place next door. You can also use their kayaks for free - however we chose not to, due to a wasps nest having moved into them for the Summer!

Very nice cosy apartment with 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. No direct access to the beach

Four of us were visiting Great Exuma so we stayed in a 2 bedroom condo at Sapphire Garden. It was great to have laundry and a kitchen! Location is right across the street from 3 different restaurants and about 1.5 miles from downtown.

Be prepared when you check in the hosts are not super friendly. That being said the place is in an excellent location and we really loved staying here. Its extra roomy and there are two bedrooms and two bathrooms. Full size living room and kitchen. You are within walking distance of one of the most beautiful beaches you will ever see and a wonderful restaurant right down the road. The town is a bit of a walk and you really do take your life into your own hands if you walk there. It isn't far but the roads are quite narrow. We found a taxi service. Be careful about the cost . We found that different drivers charge different amounts. Make sure you ask a couple how much they charge. There is no set rate and no way of knowing how much they will charge. They will match the prices of others though.

We stayed at this town house on our last trip to the Exumas. It isn't what most people would expect because it isn't what I would call "resort quality". But who cares. Its clean and really quite roomy. The office staff doesn't go out of their way to be welcoming and friendly but do you really care? We didn't spend alot of time in our room because we were doing things all day every day. The townhouse is located right across the street from one of the most fabulous white sand beaches you will ever see. Bonus: its practically deserted. This is NOT a touristy location. There aren't families with screaming kids leaving garbage everywhere. Just some really chill people that mostly keep to themselves. It is walking distance to a local restaurant that feeds everybody. We are vegan so we had humongous servings of their peas and rice. There is also platanos and of course more rice and peas!! We didn't rent a car but took a cab to town and back every day. I recommend that you check prices PRIOR to getting your cab. As it turns out there is no real set price for anything and some cab drivers will charge you more than others. The townhouse is way bigger than we expected with two full bathrooms which is always quite handy. Go here and stay here. You will not regret it. Just don't be a whiny baby about having everything first class and handed to you-if that's your attitude than stay at the full service resort on the other end of the island. Leave the tranquil peace of this place to the regular people.

This was our 4th year in a row at Sapphire Gardens and it's exactly what I expected. As you may have read in the reviews below, the 3 bedroom is spacious and in the ideal location of the island with 3 beach bars and the fish fry within walking distance. The entire staff at Sapphire Gardens are such a please to work with. I will agree with several of the reviews regarding the bed situation. These are in desperate need of being replaced. We had several friends and family members staying with us over the course of the month (Feb) and it was the major complaint around the condo. We also had friends stay in the 2 bedroom condo and it was an issue. Another small issue is the cleanliness of the condo when we arrived and the fact that it hasn't had any upgrades within 4 years. A good paint job would go a long way. We are hoping to come back next year and would be thrilled if these issues would be fixed. If you are looking for a value on the island, Sapphire Gardens is a great deal. Jeremy and Sara from Indianapolis Indiana

We stayed here for three weeks in the 3 bedroom unit. This accommodation needs updating and a lot of maintenance. Has a cockroach problem and there are rat droppings on the upstairs deck. The toilet in the main bathroom is not bolted down and rocks up and down when you sit on it. There are bug's in the cupboard. Some of the windows are so dirty you can't see through them. The washer and dryer are in the kitchen and the dryer is not vented to the outside and it gets very hot and the fridge does not work because of this. If you stay here do not look under the bed as it has never been cleaned. I would say the biggest problem is the cleaning. I would not stay here again. Be careful when you cross the street because they will run you down here.

We started for a week with a group of friends and it was a great stay. The condo is within walking distance of several beaches, bars and restaurants. The place was clean and has a nice back yard. The beds are my only complaint. The mattresses need to be replaced.

It is a shame that such a beautiful island is marred by petty thievery. The townhouse itself is so-so: it would work great for a spring break crowd. Very tacky, cheesy décor, definitely a DIY operation. All of that would be ok; the price was quite reasonable in high season. What is not reasonable is a daily pillaging of all possessions, and sticky fingers removing things piece by piece. Yes, I brought a bunch of inexpensive jewelry, and returned home with about half of the items. None of them were too expensive, but because they had sentimental value, I hid them very carefully while I enjoyed the natural beauty of the island. Thankfully, I kept my cash, credit cards and passport with me at all times. I travel for my job to all parts of the world, and have never had anything stolen. But here in a subtropical paradise, our townhouse was systematically raided. They couldn't be bothered to replenish any of the supplies as basic as toilet paper, but they could steal my jewelry. Therefore, my rating for Sapphire Garden Townhouses is "Terrible" and we advise all travelers to boycott this shady operation. Be forewarned: if you do stay here, just bring your swimsuit, a cover up, and no other possessions. You really don't need them anyway. Take all of your IDs, passport, cash and credit cards with you wherever you go. Anything you leave behind will likely disappear or be used for identity theft.

We booked with Thompson’s Rentals (Sapphire Gardens Townhouses) based on a recommendation from someone in our group who has stayed there for the past several years. We booked the one-bedroom unit and they upgraded us to the two upon arrival. This was a great value and is centrally located. The townhouses are within walking distance to Jolly Hall Beach (about a block), Splash Bar (across the street), Augusta Bay and Exuma Beach Resort. You can also walk to the Fish Fry, but I wouldn't recommend it - the roads are very narrow and people drive very fast. Kim, Krystel and everyone else at Thompson’s were great to work with – quick response to email inquiries and quick to respond to any issues that we may have had. We would definitely stay here again. We would suggest to them though, get new mattresses. At least in the master bedrooms to start with. They were very uncomfortable and it was hard to get a full night of sleep. That was really the only issue we had. It was great having a full kitchen – it really helped save us a lot of money on our trip. The Bahamas can be very expensive.

We had a great time. The townhouse was located near good dining and easy beach access all within walking distance.

Nice Hotel but difficult to come to Georgetown.It would be nice to have the opportunity to rent a bike

From previous reviews, our expectations were higher. The room was adequate but the staff was not accommodating. Everywhere else the people were warm and friendly.

We rated two nights, each time in a different room. The one bedroom was great. Lots of space, full kitchen, modern washer dryer. It did have large fair steps that may be tough for anyone with trouble walking. Other than we were pleased with the value. I would have rated the one bedroom very good, especially for the rate. The second night we stayed in he efficiency which I would not recommend. It's dressed well, but it's not a comfortable room. The bed felt old and had a squeaky pee pad or something on it. The bathroom was tiny and offered no space for toiletries. The kitchenette did have a small fridge and microwave, but no cups or bowls. That all would have been manageable, but there was a door hat connected to a larger room that wasn't anything more than a 2x4. Noise traveled through with no issue. We could hear every word, step, toilet flush. To keep privacy we left our tv on low to mute the sound and we wore earplugs. We would return to the two bedroom, but not the efficiency.

Great and very spacious 2-level apartments with all amenities anyone would want. Very close (walking distance) to the Fish Fry, very short drive to the George Town. Short stroll to the beach via public access, however beach can be accessed through the small resort across the road.

Nicely located condo, right near the beach and pretty close to George town. Furnishings are rather cheap but the kitchen equipped with dishes, utensils and cookware is very convenient.

Nice townhouses down the street from public beach. Across the street from restaurants. Very friendly, helpful staff. Comfortable beds. Nice homey environment. Washer/Dryer in unit. Limited times for a ride, but free transportation to town.

Provides a great stay for a small family. Spacious, clean, quiet,. All the comforts of home. A kitchen stacked with dishes, seasonings, and cooking utensils. I was able to prepare a hearty breakfast for my small family. Wi Fi, close to the beach, a grill if you wanted to grill, and a beautiful relaxing view of the beach from the balcony. Nearby restaurants and shopping was available, only stores close pretty early. My husband and I would definitely stay here again. You can rent a vehicle and see the entire island. Nice and relaxing.

This is our forth time staying here. We love it, it's like a second home. Kim and Keith are very helpful, friendly and lovely people. The town houses are well kept, lots of room, right across from Jolly beach and on one of the most beautiful breathtaking islands. We will keep coming back to Exuma and stay in Sapphire Garden Townhouses.

We stayed here overnight for our day tour next day with Four C's. The place was huge for me and my wife but we enjoy it. In fact our room is good for a big family. It has stove, utensils, fridge, dining set, TV, DVD player, washer/dryer, living areas, two bedroom where the master bedroom has a nice view of the ocean. No food service but we manage to walk to a nearby Splash resort to dine. Also walk for about 10 min. to Shirley's Eatery at Fish Fry where we also ate some Bahamian food. Overall it was a good location for our purpose of availing the day tour of Four C's.

We had a very short (4 nights) but extremely pleasurable stay a Sapphire Gardens. We arrived after the grocery stores were closed and had been able to organize a few essentials to be available for us on arival - fantastic. The unit was well laye dout and felt like being at home. The location is ideal - a few steps from the beach and from several dining venues with a range of dining experiences. The 20 minute walk to town was easily doable, although a ride is available if preferred. We would easily return for a longer period of time.

Cheap condo. It gives the impression that it is not clean. Beds are awful. Not a good experience. Location-wise is excellent.

Great stay. Was only there for one night but the townhome was a nice typical Bahamas house. Highly recommended. Note- nothing in the Bahamas is 4 star US style accommodations outside a major resort. This is a great typical Bahamas place to stay with well stocked full kitchen and even washer/dryer in our room. I'll def be back.

It was a huge house.We enjoyed there.Great ocean view.There' s no lobby but car rental office upstairs on weekday's bussiness hours. They would drive us to downtown for a grocery shopping or water taxi doc, which was very helpful.You can walk to Jolly Holly beach, it's awesome!!!

no facilities, although near beach. Transport difficult to nearest town, although lifts provided during working day.

We stayed at Sapphire Garden Townhouses for a week. We arrived and were initially pleased. It didn't take long, however, before we became disgusted when we found rodent droppings in the living room and several roaches running around in the kitchen cabinets. The townhouse is described as having a "sleeper sofa" and we counted on that as being a bed for someone in our group. However, there was not one, just a large sofa. When we raised this issue with the lady that runs the place (Ms. Thompson), she became very rude and aggressive. She said there was nowhere to get a blowup mattress on the island and that the couch should be fine. Fortunately, a random worker brought is his personal blowup mattress. She also said they had never had a problem with rodents or roaches before. Based on the number of roaches we found running around, I find that hard to believe. We asked if she would offer us a discount on the car rentals they offered to compensate for the unsanitary conditions. She told us we would need the van, and that it was booked for the week. Oddly enough, the only time that van moved to act as a shuttle for is a few times during our week. Other times, we were asked to sit in each others' laps. We had a group of 7, but when we requested the shuttle, we often had to all pile into a Toyota Corolla and once, the back of a truck. Occasionally, we were picked up in a minivan. The townhouses are described as across the street from the beach. Actually, to get to beach access, you need to walk about a 1/4 mile down the road and across the street, then down a trail to get to a decent beach. On Sunday, we were taken into town via shuttle. We called for a return shuttle, and she said they were closed on Sunday and that we would have to walk or take a taxi. As far as accommodations go, you can find much better places to stay with friendlier people on the island. It put a little damper on our trip to stay here.

Wonderful townhouse Clean, great location. Keith very helpful. Loved every moment.

This was my first trip to The Exumas after several trips to Nassau. We had a list of activities while we were there so wanted a place to stay that was central and a good base for us. Sapphire Garden Townhouses (also known as Thompson Rentals to the cab drivers) was perfect! Kim and Keith have a great place and were very helpful and welcoming when we arrived. They gave recommendations and helped us call around for activities we wanted to do. It was still slow season but we kept our days full. The townhouse was spacious and well-equipped with a giant kitchen, washer/dryer, living room, dining area, and upstairs bedrooms and bathrooms. The furnishings are all very high quality with none of that cheap stuff you find in many vacation homes. My bed was very comfortable with good linens. It was all clean with extra towels and sheets. The owners of Sapphire Garden also own the car rental place next door so we took advantage of the convenience and rented a car for the weekend. (Tip: Keep Left!) We're already planning for our next visit. There's something about spending time in the Bahamas that stays with you. It's a truly special place with beautiful people and wonderful culture. If you just let the spirit of the islands grab you, and take a slow and easy pace, you'll understand what I mean. Thanks Kim and Keith, we'll be back soon!

We had a family of seven people looking for a vacation spot that could accomadate all of us comfortably and affordable. And that is what we found. Everything was clean, comfortable and affordable. The staff were friendly, knowledgable and treated us like long lost friends. We will go back again and again.

Why not go to the wonderful island of Exumas next time. We did and we enjoyed every minute in the Bahamas. Our hosts were friendly and service-minded. Everything was great! We will come back!

Good location. The 3 bedroom is a nice size. Needs a little updating, as furnishings fairly cheap. Not all of the lights worked. Bulbs missing in some, switches missing for others. Staff were friendly.

We stayed at Sapphire Gardens Dec 2011- Jan 2012, in the 3 bedroom town home. It was much larger than expected. It was very well equipped (namely the kitchen) and the AC worked GREAT! We really enjoyed our stay. There were 9 of us (3 couples and 3 children). The location was great. We could walk to the market ~ a mile away. The beach was across the street and Thompson Car Rental is right next door.

Good Day All, I've had the pleasure staying at Sapphire Garden Townhouses and it was better than i expected. I stayed in 3 bedroom 2 bath that were large in size all equipped with TV's and the king size bedroom with his and her washing bowls and an outdoor patio to look out of....i mean the colors were warm and friendly the couches in the living room were so comfy felt like i was sleeping on a cloud......did i mention the kitchen was huge that had can opener, microwave, stove, toaster, stainless fridge, washer n dryer, wow everything you would have at home was provided for you even more.......the house had central air and outside a few lounge chairs also an outdoor shade chair and dining set to enjoy a nice family barbecue. One a place to stay that's inexpensive give them a call this is your one stop deal, because they have rental cars for you and the family and its in the same complex....what more do you want than that....great deals, convenience great location and service.

this was the cheapest deal we could find in georgetown and it's great! it's very clean an equiped with everything you need! it has two bedrooms, two bathrooms a living room and a big kitchen. nice veranda and is close to jolly beach witch is very nice! i would definately come again!

On our recent trip to Exuma, we looked for an inexpensive place to stay and this was it. We were hesitant to book Sapphire because there had been no recent reviews that we could find. I called the Kim, who is the manager and she put my mind at ease. Kim and Keith took care of us from then on. We had a two bedroom townhouse for $135 per night. There is a living room, dining area, kitchen, and laundry equipment downstairs, and the two bedrooms and two baths are upstairs. The balcony upstairs had a great view. The unit is very spacious! The kitchen was fully stocked with plates, utensils, and even spices. All the kitchen appliances worked perfectly. It is within 5-10 minutes walk from Jolly Hall Beach, which was fantastic! The townhouse was clean and quiet. It had complimentary wifi that was fast, although it did not work well upstairs. The staff will drive you the mile into Georgetown to get groceries and they also gave us a lift to the dock for the Stocking Island shuttle. Thompson car rental is onsite if you need a car. There are a few restaurants within walking distance and you can also walk to some small food and bar shacks down the road by the rusting boats. We did not have any issues with insects in the unit, however, there are some wasp nests on the balcony. They did not bother us though. This was a great place to stay and I can tell you that this will be the only place we will ever stay on Exuma!

We stayed at the Sapphire Garden Townhouses for 9 days in November, 2008 and would definitely recommend them. They are clean, modern, new and beautifully furnished. Some of the amenities we enjoyed were plenty of hot water, ice maker, central air, washer and dryer, personal parking spot, cable tv, king bed, and beautiful views of Stocking Island from the balcony. The location cannot be beat (walking distance to a few restaurants) and a quick 5 minute drive to downtown Georgetown. The proprietor Kim Thompson and her husband were delightful and very helpful. They also own Thompson's Car Rentals conveniently located right next door. I would also like to add we felt that the townhouse was priced extremely well and is most certainly one of the best values in Great Exuma. Enjoy!