The Orchid Garden

Queen's Gardens in Saba

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Hi, Has anyone stayed in Queen’s Gardens Resort in Saba?  It looks absolutely breathtaking, and has all the amenities I need (and want!) I would like to know if it is worth the expense to stay there, and because it is so far to town. (i.e. cab fares for dinner)  Beside’s Willard’s, is there any place on the island that rivals this? Thanks, Dave

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Hey Dave: My wife and I just returned from Saba – pictures at: www.picturetrail.com/corleybc We stayed at Juliana’s in the Orchid Cottage, and picked up divers daily at Queens Garden.  The location of Queens Garden is nice – up above The Bottom (the capital of Saba) and far away from everything.  However, most of the attractions (if you can call the minimal amount of toursity stuff "attractions") seem to be in and around Windwardside.  So Queens Garden is kind of far away, and you cannot walk to many of the good restaurants and the one real bar, Swinging Doors. Not there there is much nightlife – we were in bed by 9:30 at the latest. We did not stay at Queens Garden, but one guy who did (solo) said it was "really quiet, not much to do, glad I brought a lot to read".  We really felt "in" in Windwardside, and I’d recommend the Orchid Cottage – or Flossie’s.  If you get the Orchid Cottage, be aware that the master bedroom bed is too soft and forms a "U", so you and your partner will end up in the middle together – not a good thing for the entire night. Check out the pics. Bob

– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Hi, Has anyone stayed in Queen’s Gardens Resort in Saba?  It looks absolutely breathtaking, and has all the amenities I need (and want!) I would like to know if it is worth the expense to stay there, and because it is so far to town. (i.e. cab fares for dinner)  Beside’s Willard’s, is there any place on the island that rivals this? Thanks, Dave

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"attractions") seem to be in and around Windwardside.  So Queens Garden is kind of far away, and you cannot walk to many of the good restaurants and the one real bar, Swinging Doors.

"Cannot walk" is an exaggeration, though it may be accurate that you couldn’t or didn’t want to walk that far. As I recall, it took about 20 minutes (maybe more, it’s island time man) to walk from Windwardside to The Bottom — a bit hilly, but really pleasant on a clear moonlit night. If you’re more adventurous, you can also walk down to Fort Bay too. I did that my first night there for the Saba Days festival. Doing that walk once was enough for that trip. NS

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– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Hey Dave: My wife and I just returned from Saba – pictures at: www.picturetrail.com/corleybc We stayed at Juliana’s in the Orchid Cottage, and picked up divers daily at Queens Garden.  The location of Queens Garden is nice – up above The Bottom (the capital of Saba) and far away from everything.  However, most of the attractions (if you can call the minimal amount of toursity stuff "attractions") seem to be in and around Windwardside.  So Queens Garden is kind of far away, and you cannot walk to many of the good restaurants and the one real bar, Swinging Doors. Not there there is much nightlife – we were in bed by 9:30 at the latest. We did not stay at Queens Garden, but one guy who did (solo) said it was "really quiet, not much to do, glad I brought a lot to read".  We really felt "in" in Windwardside, and I’d recommend the Orchid Cottage – or Flossie’s.  If you get the Orchid Cottage, be aware that the master bedroom bed is too soft and forms a "U", so you and your partner will end up in the middle together – not a good thing for the entire night. Check out the pics. Bob Hi, Has anyone stayed in Queen’s Gardens Resort in Saba?  It looks absolutely breathtaking, and has all the amenities I need (and want!) I would like to know if it is worth the expense to stay there, and because it is so far to town. (i.e. cab fares for dinner)  Beside’s Willard’s, is there any place on the island that rivals this? Thanks, Dave

Hey Bob Corley? What did you think of the rockery in the shower in Orchid Cottage??? Did the frogs keep you awake much? Pip pip — Chris Notton – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -}<////(*

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Thanks Bob, We booked Orchid cottage.  Hope the bed’s not too bad! Dave – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – My wife and I just returned from Saba – pictures at: www.picturetrail.com/corleybc We stayed at Juliana’s in the Orchid Cottage, and picked up divers daily at Queens Garden.  The location of Queens Garden is nice – up above The Bottom (the capital of Saba) and far away from everything.  However, most of the attractions (if you can call the minimal amount of toursity stuff "attractions") seem to be in and around Windwardside.  So Queens Garden is kind of far away, and you cannot walk to many of the good restaurants and the one real bar, Swinging Doors. Not there there is much nightlife – we were in bed by 9:30 at the latest. We did not stay at Queens Garden, but one guy who did (solo) said it was "really quiet, not much to do, glad I brought a lot to read".  We really felt "in" in Windwardside, and I’d recommend the Orchid Cottage – or Flossie’s.  If you get the Orchid Cottage, be aware that the master bedroom bed is too soft and forms a "U", so you and your partner will end up in the middle together – not a good thing for the entire night. Check out the pics. Bob

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The shower/bath was a trip – how about all the little clay people and animals in there? It’s hard to find a place to set the soap ! The first night the bugs/frogs/rain/nature kept me up all night, but after awhile I was able to sleep like a log. This was a REALLY relaxing trip!

– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Hey Dave: My wife and I just returned from Saba – pictures at: www.picturetrail.com/corleybc We stayed at Juliana’s in the Orchid Cottage, and picked up divers daily at Queens Garden.  The location of Queens Garden is nice – up above The Bottom (the capital of Saba) and far away from everything.  However, most of the attractions (if you can call the minimal amount of toursity stuff "attractions") seem to be in and around Windwardside.  So Queens Garden is kind of far away, and you cannot walk to many of the good restaurants and the one real bar, Swinging Doors. Not there there is much nightlife – we were in bed by 9:30 at the latest. We did not stay at Queens Garden, but one guy who did (solo) said it was "really quiet, not much to do, glad I brought a lot to read".  We really felt "in" in Windwardside, and I’d recommend the Orchid Cottage – or Flossie’s.  If you get the Orchid Cottage, be aware that the master bedroom bed is too soft and forms a "U", so you and your partner will end up in the middle together – not a good thing for the entire night. Check out the pics. Bob Hi, Has anyone stayed in Queen’s Gardens Resort in Saba?  It looks absolutely breathtaking, and has all the amenities I need (and want!) I would like to know if it is worth the expense to stay there, and because it is so far to town. (i.e. cab fares for dinner)  Beside’s Willard’s, is there any place on the island that rivals this? Thanks, Dave Hey Bob Corley? What did you think of the rockery in the shower in Orchid Cottage??? Did the frogs keep you awake much? Pip pip — Chris Notton }<////(*

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Now I feel  bad about mentioning the bed.  From now on I won’t post after drinking wine with dinner.  :-) Dave, I’ll email you directly to fill you in on Orchid.  We had a great time.

– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Thanks Bob, We booked Orchid cottage.  Hope the bed’s not too bad! Dave My wife and I just returned from Saba – pictures at: www.picturetrail.com/corleybc We stayed at Juliana’s in the Orchid Cottage, and picked up divers daily at Queens Garden.  The location of Queens Garden is nice – up above The Bottom (the capital of Saba) and far away from everything.  However, most of the attractions (if you can call the minimal amount of toursity stuff "attractions") seem to be in and around Windwardside.  So Queens Garden is kind of far away, and you cannot walk to many of the good restaurants and the one real bar, Swinging Doors. Not there there is much nightlife – we were in bed by 9:30 at the latest. We did not stay at Queens Garden, but one guy who did (solo) said it was "really quiet, not much to do, glad I brought a lot to read".  We really felt "in" in Windwardside, and I’d recommend the Orchid Cottage – or Flossie’s.  If you get the Orchid Cottage, be aware that the master bedroom bed is too soft and forms a "U", so you and your partner will end up in the middle together – not a good thing for the entire night. Check out the pics. Bob

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Thanks to all – since this thread turned into a Juliana’s Orchid cottage thread, I will be staying there in June (Thanks to Mr. Corley, I will also have a new mattress!) I cannot wait to go. Dave – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Knowing them, had you complained to Franklin, Juliana or Vanessa, I’m sure you’re complaint would have been addressed quickly. It wasn’t cheap, and in fairness to the folks at Juliana’s, my wife and I did not complain. We are pretty easy going, so we just moved the single  beds in the guest room together and hung out in there. I’d say we got a good  deal (in my opinion) for the money, and we had a great time. I am going to contact Juliana’s to let them know about the bed. But, if that had been  the only bed, I’d have been upset.

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Hello, I’ll echo what was said about being in Windwardside vs Queens Garden, but wanted to give a plug for Flossies Cottage, where we stayed for ten wonderful days. Juliana’s is a great choice.  You’ll have a great time. Darryl – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Thanks to all – since this thread turned into a Juliana’s Orchid cottage thread, I will be staying there in June (Thanks to Mr. Corley, I will also have a new mattress!) I cannot wait to go. Dave Knowing them, had you complained to Franklin, Juliana or Vanessa, I’m sure you’re complaint would have been addressed quickly. It wasn’t cheap, and in fairness to the folks at Juliana’s, my wife and I did not complain. We are pretty easy going, so we just moved the single  beds in the guest room together and hung out in there. I’d say we got a good  deal (in my opinion) for the money, and we had a great time. I am going to contact Juliana’s to let them know about the bed. But, if that had been  the only bed, I’d have been upset.

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Oh the bed is not that bad…  At least you have an air conditioner in that room.  I loved going to sleep to the sound of the tree frogs in the bathroom.  Wasn’t that bathroom amazing?! If you’ve never been to Orchid cottage you will think I’m a nut.  If you have, you know what I mean. – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -Thanks Bob, We booked Orchid cottage.  Hope the bed’s not too bad! Dave My wife and I just returned from Saba – pictures at: www.picturetrail.com/corleybc We stayed at Juliana’s in the Orchid Cottage, and picked up divers daily at Queens Garden.  The location of Queens Garden is nice – up above The Bottom (the capital of Saba) and far away from everything.  However, most of the attractions (if you can call the minimal amount of toursity stuff "attractions") seem to be in and around Windwardside.  So Queens Garden is kind of far away, and you cannot walk to many of the good restaurants and the one real bar, Swinging Doors. Not there there is much nightlife – we were in bed by 9:30 at the latest. We did not stay at Queens Garden, but one guy who did (solo) said it was "really quiet, not much to do, glad I brought a lot to read".  We really felt "in" in Windwardside, and I’d recommend the Orchid Cottage – or Flossie’s.  If you get the Orchid Cottage, be aware that the master bedroom bed is too soft and forms a "U", so you and your partner will end up in the middle together – not a good thing for the entire night. Check out the pics. Bob

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