Street view of the Inn -- repaired and improved (TNI photo)
(Translated from French, below) "A fantastic welcome, but too short a stay. The best snorkelling on the island. What more can we ask for! Thanks very much." I.D., C.D., N.D.&G.D., Ancienne-Lorette, Québec, Canada (January 30, 2005)
"Un accueil fantastique, un sejour trop court. La meilleur apnée de l'île. Que demander de plus! Merci beaucoup." I.D.,C.D.,N.D.&G.D., Ancienne-Lorette, Québec, Canada (January 30, 2005)
"Friendly service and hospitality have survived a Category Five Hurricane, and Turtle Nest Inn has been revived to its pre-Ivan condition -- no small feat when one observes the extent of damage at Bodden Town. Thanks for a splendid two weeks!" J.H&J.H., St. Louis, Missouri, USA (January 29, 2005)
Street view of the Inn -- repaired and improved (TNI photo)
"We enjoyed our stay here very much. It is easy to relax and unwind in the homey environment. Your friendly personal touch was appreciated. Thanks so much!" B.J.&M.J., Athens, Alabama, USA (January 29, 2005)
"What a beautiful inn, the hospitality was outstanding, very relaxing and wonderful. We've enjoyed our week tremendously, the dinner was delicious and we've truly enjoyed ourselves. We hope to come back soon!" J.W.&J.W., Withersfield, Connecticut, USA (January 28, 2005)
"Our 21 nights here have been everything we hoped for. The Terrace Dinner was excellent and a definite 'must do.' Snorkelling the reef at the inn also a 'must do,' as it's probably the best snorkelling on the island. The accommodations at the inn are deluxe and housekeeping impeccable. We will definitely be back! Thanks for your hospitality." B.M.&C.M., Qualicum Beach, British Columbia, Canada (January 26,2005)
Gary, "Bigga", and Garnett, three members of the
Jamaican team that helped us rebuild the Inn.
"Everything was great, only our stay was too short. The people were all very nice and helpful. We hope to be back in the future as we can't tell you how much fun we had. Thank you all." A.H.&L.H., Burlington, Wisconsin, USA (January 25, 2005)
"Excellent vacation! Relaxing, beautiful, friendly. Thank you so much for everything! We'll be back in 2006. P.S. Loved the terrace dinner. It was a vacation highlight!!" B.K.&K.K., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA (January 23, 2005)
"There is only one place to stay on Grand Cayman...Turtle Nest Inn! A true home away from home, gracious hosts, friendly house pets and clean comfy well-equipped accommodations. We hope to return! All the best." P.F.&P.F., Lakefield, Ontario, Canada (January 23, 2005)
Views from the balcony of a beachfront apartment (TNI photo)
"Three weeks and they were all wonderful! The Inn was just as on the website...bright, shiny and clean! We will return!" J.B.&S.B., Wexford, Pennsylvania, USA (January 22, 2005)
"The only unhappy thing about coming to Turtle Nest Inn is having to leave! This our second visit, was just as wonderful as the first, except I think the snorkeling was even better. The inn is incredibly clean. You have thought of every detail. Thank you for all you endured through and after Hurricane Ivan. The results of your efforts are evident throughout the inn. We look forward to returning to Grand Cayman and Turtle Nest Inn!" L.S.&R.S., Sturbridge, Massachusetts, USA (January 21, 2005)
"What a wonderful vacation! We had such a nice and relaxing time. Thank you for your hospitality. We hope to return soon." J.L.&K.L., Jackson, Indiana, USA (January 21, 2005)
Views of a partial-view apartment (TNI photo)
"What an incredible paradise! Thank you so much for a wonderful five days. Turtle Nest Inn is beautiful and you both are so gracious and your staff is very friendly. We look forward to coming back and enjoying the superb snorkelling. Love your pets! Love the Cayman Islands! Thank you for everything." J.V.&J.V., Charlotte, North Carolina, USA (January 18, 2005)
"This place has a good view of the ocean. It also has good snorkelling areas. Thank you owners." J.V., Charlotte, North Carolina, USA (January 18, 2005)
"We had a great time! Perfect place, perfect weather. We will miss sun bathing with Vitamine on our lap." K.M.&A.M., East Hampton, Connecticut, USA (January 15, 2005)
Beach view of the Inn -- repaired and improved (TNI photo)
"What a wonderful place! Your attention to details is evident throughout. Our experience at Turtle Nest has been as good as anywhere we've ever stayed, maybe the best. We'll be back. Thanks for getting open for holidays." R.C.&B.C., Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA (January 15, 2005)
"Your island home has come a long way since your terrible storm tragedy in September - - Ivan the Terrible. Much luck putting your people's lives back together. We will be thinking of you. May God Bless & wishing you normalcy." T.Z.&S.Z., Kansas City, Missouri, USA (January 15, 2005)
"It's always a pleasure staying at Turtle Nest Inn. We've been here twice and feel like it's a second home. Marleine & Alain, you are wonderful hosts and have been most accommodating and attentive to our needs. When we think of Cayman, we think of you and Turtle Nest Inn." J.M.&S.C., San Francisco, California, USA (January 13, 2005)
One of the beachfront apartments at the Inn, after hurricane
repairs and renovation (TNI photo)
"Just to echo what is evident throughout the guest book -- this is a great place and provided us with a perfect spot from which to relax, snorkel, see the island, or do one of the many other activities we got into while here in Grand Cayman. Having the kitchen was wonderful, and all the little amenities were greatly appreciated. Thanks so much! A.F.&P.F., Richmond, Virginia, USA (January 11, 2005)
"Your Inn is charming! This was our first trip to Cayman and it could not have been better. Thanks for your hospitality." E.H.&S.H., Laurel, Maryland, USA (January 10, 2005)
"We had a great time in Grand Cayman. Turtle Nest Inn was a perfect location, especially while travelling with a baby. All the recommendations were excellent and everything went smoothly." S.B.,K.B.&A.B., Troy, Michigan, USA (January 9, 2005)
Two post-Ivan improvements: a poolside shower and a deluxe Weber
grill with smoker, rotisserie, six burners, and a side burner.
"Thank you for a wonderful time! We enjoyed ourselves so much. The staff here was so friendly and kind. We would love to come back soon! P.S. Excellent snorkelling here!" M.S.&J.S., Loveland, Colorado, USA ( January 7, 2005)
"What a wonderful place to stay! We had a lovely time here away from it all. Your island has been hit hard and I pray for a speedy recovery. Thanks for everything." J.C.,S.C.,D.R.&D.R., Cookeville, Tennessee, USA (January 6, 2005)
"To our wonderful hosts at Turtle Nest Inn, Marleine & Alain! Once again, we thoroughly enjoyed our 'home away from home' and had a restful and relaxing Xmas vacation with all the special touches. You've done a marvelous job of restoring the Inn after Hurricane Ivan. Our heartfelt thanks to you and your super staff! Merci beaucoup!!" T.S.&N.S., Niverville, Manitoba, Canada (January 5, 2005)
Rum Point beach, and Vitamine (our cat) lazying around the Inn
pool (Jenna and Greg Lank)
"We enjoyed our special vacation and the wonderful evenings at Turtle Nest Inn. The New Year's Eve cocktail party was a nice touch and provided a great beginnning to what we expect to be a smashing New Year ( It led to our engagement!). The Inn looks wonderful and you have done a great job recovering it to its former splendor. Good luck in the coming year." E.P.&L.D., Pennsylvania, USA (January 4, 2005)
"Turtle Nest Inn for the second Xmas vacation has been as before a wonderful experience. The hospitality shown by everyone made us feel completeley at home. We were and are extremely happy that you made it through the horrible wrath of Hurricane Ivan and returned the Inn to its original charm. We wish you all the best and thanks again for a wonderful experience." A.W.,L.W.&C.W., West Windsor, New Jersey, USA (January 3, 2005)
"Turtle Nest Inn was for us, a completely relaxing and enjoyable experience -- a place of peace, beauty and calm amidst the debris still on the island from the hurricane. We give the Inn our highest possible recommendation! Come, relax and enjoy.!" K.A.& B.A., San Rafael, California, USA (January 2, 2005)
Aerial view of Bodden Town (and the Inn), three weeks after Ivan
(Lois and Jim Blumenthal)
"We celebrated our first Wedding Anniversary and it couldn't have been more perfect. Thanks so much for your hospitality. We definitely plan to return to Turtle Nest Inn in the future, and hopefully we can stay for TWO WEEKS! Best wishes in 2005 and beyond..." M.H.&C.H., Bellevue, Washington, USA (January 2, 2005)
"We had a blast! It's the best place on the island." L.C., Atlanta, Georgia. USA (January 1, 2005)
"Great place! You have done an AMAZING job! Congratulations!!" B.M.,M.M.,L.M.&C.M., Barrie, Ontario, Canada (January 1, 2005)