Some excerpts from the website of The Horny Toad Guesthouse that might be useful
All the king-size beds are dressed in island colors. All of our units are in the former governor's house on Simpson Bay with the exception of one which is set back off the beach. While all of the units have a fully-equipped. and a complete
bath (
sink,
toilet, and
shower), no two units are the same. The ground floor units have direct access to the beach and a view of the beach through floor to ceiling windows bringing the
beauty of tropical flora to your
room. The second story units have
balconies overlooking the beach. Units are cooled by soft breezes and fans. Some units are
air-conditioned. The view from the
balcony
We would be happy to stock your unit with some of life's necessities so that you don't have to spend your first few hours shopping. You can use our shopping list on the us a shoppng list, but consider:
Breakfast: juice, eggs, bacon, sliced ham, cereal (specify type), bread, butter, margarine, sugar, milk (specify type),
coffee (instant or ground),
tea, fruit.
Lunch/Snacks: cold cuts (specify type), cheese, crackers, bread, lettuce, tomatoes, mayonaise, mustard, butter, margarine.
Drinks: Soft
drinks, Beer, Wine, Liquor (specify type and quantity). We have a fully-equipped, full-size in every unit. The dining area, as seen below, is also spacious. Note the fresh flowers from our
gardens.
The
showers in and outside! Lots of privacy - only 8 units. Great palm trees in front of your unit. Wonderful, uncrowded beach steps away Casual wear-bathing suits, shorts, no shoes Cookout facility - fun, saves money on food. Maid service-the ladies were so nice to talk with. Covered
patio for those of us who shouldn't get too much sun. Magnificent view at all times, rain or shine. All the boats, the drawbridge activity, etc. Intimacy - you serve as our friend in a foreign land as opposed larger hotels which are very nice but sterile and impersonal. The neatness and cleanliness - beach is raked, property cleaned up each day.
Restaurants - good, inexpensive ones within walking distance. Transportation - don't need a car. Beautiful water, great swimming. Plenty of chaises and chairs.
Laundry service available. Our thanks to Jack and Gail West. Jon and I wanted to write you and say thanks so much for the wonderful few days we spent at the Horny Toad guest house! Having the
kitchen and private
balcony helped us feel almost like we had our own place right on the beach. It was just perfect for us, especially after just returning from St. Kitts, where we'd had to eat out for every meal, which gets exhausting and expensive. Thank you, and the rest of your staff, for making us feel right at home! The individual attention, and spacious, spotless accomodations, make your guest house much more of a luxury vacation spot than any upscale large resort. We'll recommend you to anyone we encounter who's heading to St. Maarten. Thanks again, Jen Jon Bond
We would be happy to make a reservation for a rental car for you. We deal with a reliable local company to assure that the car you request will be available when you arrive. There are many models of cars available and they range from a subcompact with a manual transmission and
air-conditioning to larger cars or jeeps. Current prices for the winter season start at about $35 per day for the subcompact and rise to $115 per day for a sports-utility vehicle. Summer rates run from $20 to $85. Weekly rentals are charged for six days with the seventh day free. There is an 8% government tax and insurance is available at $10 to $20 per day. A credit card is required. Please call, car reservation form to get the latest information on pricing, discounts, and availablity. You may take a shuttle to to the
car rental company
office or you may take a
taxi (less than $10 and ten minutes) to The Horny Toad Guesthouse and we will make sure that your car is delivered here shortly after your arrival.
All units have a fully-equipped
kitchen. Save your wallet and your waistline by dining in. The
kitchens have full-size
refrigerators and four-burner stoves with ovens. A
coffee maker is provided to get you moving in the morning and a blender is there to slow you down in the afternoon. All dishes, silverware, and utensils are provided. If you request, your unit will be stocked with. merely check in and enjoy yourself.
of our units. One from the water's edge and one from a boat. Plus a bonus view of Saba. of its own. There are great views from the second floor
rooms and the first floor
rooms have direct access to the beach. Colorful tropical spreads grace our beds and distinctive
showers and
tubs abound. Each unit has a fully-equipped, full-size have tropical covers and bring sweet dreams. keep the units spotless. is spacious enough to accomdate all your needs. Just ask and we will stock your unit prior to your arrival. has Weber gas
grills for your use, plenty of tables and chairs, and a great view of Simpson Bay. has everything, except you. Come visit! for you at attractive rates. shows the major roads and beaches on the island and our location on Simpson Bay Beach.
We are located on beautiful Simpson Bay. Exit the
airport and turn right onto
Airport Road. After circling the end of the runway, turn right onto Sr Patientia Road. You should see our sign indicating the turn. Continue to the end of the street (about a quarter mile - do not continue on the dirt track to the beach) and turn right again onto the paved road. After one block turn left onto Vlaun and continue to our enclosed
parking lot on the right.
Walk down this
garden path to reach the eight units in the former governor's house on Simpson Bay Beach. Flowers line our
garden path and surround our buildings. Fresh cut flowers are arranged in the
rooms daily. The red flowers above are bougainvillea, these pink flowers are hibiscus, and the yellowflowers are allemandes. Young coconuts on one of the coconut trees. Click these photos to enlarge them. A palm tree and three stages of its berries. The start out green and upright, turn red, and finally turn brown and droop down.
Grocery Request Form. In order to have your
refrigerator stocked upon your arrival, please complete this form as fully as possible. A 15% charge will be added to your grocery bill for this service. Please use this box to specify type and quantity for fruits, juices, cereals, cold cuts, soft
drinks, beers, wines, liquors, or any other request.
Our outdoor
barbecue pavilion was rebuilt and enlarged after Lenny. There are two Weber gas
grills for your use. There are tables and chairs in the pavilion and a great view of Simpson Bay.
The
garden path brings you to Simpson Bay Beach and the front of our units. The chairs are for your use at no charge. The steps, partially hidden behind the palm frond on the left, lead to one of the longest and calmest beaches on the island.
Winter runs from 15 December until 14 April The
room rate is $198 per night An extra person is $40 per night. Summer runs from 15 April until 14 December The
room rate is $107 per night An extra person is $25 per night. Rates are subject to an additional 5% government tax. Rates subject to change. European plan | Check in is at 2PM | Check out is at 12 noon A daily rate will be charged for late checkouts. No children under seven please. The Horny Toad Guesthouse is a no smoking property. Deposits: Three night's rate must accompany the reservation in order to confirm the
room. One week's rate must accompany the reservation in order to confirm the
room for three weeks or more. Payment: personal checks, travelers checks, cash, and MasterCard or Visa. There is a processing fee for credit or debit cards. Balance of account payable following check in. Cancellation: 60 days' notice.