Turtle Bay Village Complex

wizard


Joined: 11/03/2009
Posts: 27

Message Posted:
25/07/2009 23:33

Hi we are coming out to turtle bay village in a weeks time

How is the complex swimming pools clean, bistro up and running

Reading some of the posts there seems to be problems can anyone confirm this?

Thanxs the wizard

andy-f


Joined: 03/05/2009
Posts: 1256

Message Posted:
25/07/2009 23:37

we are there from wednesday but only for a few days as we are moving into our own place on the sweetwaterbay complex. we were there at easter and it was fab . re the bad vibes " im told most of the complainers live there full time"



make your own mind up?

wizard


Joined: 11/03/2009
Posts: 27

Message Posted:
25/07/2009 23:43

HI Andy-f when you get there wednesday can you let me know what it is like

thanxs paul

nilmoney


Joined: 29/12/2008
Posts: 122

Message Posted:
26/07/2009 00:04

Hi



We have just returned though we live in a complex near TB



both restuarants were up and running the pools were okay



all seemed very nice

andy-f


Joined: 03/05/2009
Posts: 1256

Message Posted:
26/07/2009 00:33

nilmoney re post 4 you will upset some people with positive comments about TBV "be warned"

Pipie


Joined: 05/01/2008
Posts: 5499

Message Posted:
26/07/2009 00:38

Drove past the other day and basket pool court were in use , looked really nice floodlit , bistro up and running and also there is a man back on the gate .

nilmoney


Joined: 29/12/2008
Posts: 122

Message Posted:
26/07/2009 00:39

Come again!



As i said we took a look at TB and it all looked fine to us

just to reiterate we do not live at tb but only a stones throw away



how can these comments offend anyone please explain

thankyou

wizard


Joined: 11/03/2009
Posts: 27

Message Posted:
26/07/2009 00:39

nilmoney if there anything else plz let me know thanxs.or you andy-f

pjwiz@live.co.uk

andy-f


Joined: 03/05/2009
Posts: 1256

Message Posted:
26/07/2009 00:45

tongue in cheek nilmoney!

have you not seen the other TBVthread? loads of negitive comments from do gooders that know jack shit.



turtlebay village is fine and dandy!

millzer


Joined: 12/04/2007
Posts: 978

Message Posted:
26/07/2009 11:00

I think its you that knows jack shit andy-f lollllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll where did you get them glasses from I would send them back - you will learn ............. maybe, then who gives a damn you obviously see what you want to see



I know more than you will ever know jog on matey



Mrs M

wizard


Joined: 11/03/2009
Posts: 27

Message Posted:
26/07/2009 11:20

Mrs M can u plz tell me what is like

Paul

millzer


Joined: 12/04/2007
Posts: 978

Message Posted:
26/07/2009 13:02

I am sure Notsosbored housewife will give you an update as we only get shot down when telling others as it is. Some do not want to hear about the experiences we have been put through and fortunately have come out the otherside to much better times and now a fantastic site.



My only hope that one day ALL MC are regulated so that all can enjoy their places in the sun without fear or favour. !!!!!



Not all MC have there own agendas but a lot put their own profits before services on YOUR sites. Always remember YOU are the owners and your destiny is in your own hands





Mrs M

Coachie



Joined: 29/07/2008
Posts: 2135

Message Posted:
26/07/2009 16:19

Wizard..have been back about 2weeks from TBV and every thing was spot on.The pool outside the apartment i stayed in was excellent and everywhere was very clean. The other pools were quite busy from what I saw and several people I spoke to said the Bistro was quite good,but not much choice.I cannot comment on the Kings Bar,never went in. We found that it was better to shop in Supreme on the way to Girne,great supermarket with a great range of products and they were giving a fair exchange rate as well.They have a nice cafe attached to it and do a very good full english breakfast for9tl..Hope you have as nice a time as I did ..enjoy...

wizard


Joined: 11/03/2009
Posts: 27

Message Posted:
26/07/2009 16:33

Coachie have you any pictures of the place?

Thanxs paul

nilmoney


Joined: 29/12/2008
Posts: 122

Message Posted:
26/07/2009 19:58

Hi wizard,



Stop fretting you will have a great time there.

We have been back a week and everything looked fine to us when we took a nose around week last thursday



I am not a owner just a neighbour





Let us all know how you got on and dont let people spook you



Bye

Coachie



Joined: 29/07/2008
Posts: 2135

Message Posted:
26/07/2009 20:32

Wizard..I have some pictures but I do not know how to put them on here,all I can say is that do not worry you will enjoy the place.There is a crazy golf place and a play ground if you have little ones with you and also a giant chess board.There is a little beach about 5/6mins walk with a small jetty and ok for snorkeling and swimming.You will need a car to get arouind but I assume you knew that.Overall you will not be dissapointed.I am 68 and enjoyed every minute of it...

Arnie58


Joined: 21/01/2009
Posts: 9

Message Posted:
26/07/2009 20:55

As an owner, i can assure you that anyone staying on the site will think it's brilliant and will have a great time. ( though just hope you're staying in one of the 'finished' bits not in the forgotten zone !) What's upsetting owners is all the things we were promised that the developer have not delivered.

A gated and secure site - NO

Beautiful tropical gardens - NO

Private sandy beach - NO

Restaurant - NO

Hair/Beauty Salon - NO

Water at Cost price from a plant WE paid for - A BIG NO

To any outsiders, TBV may seem like a perfect village compared to some sites but is that a reason for owners to sit back and say 'Oh, I suppose that will have to do !' ?

If Kensington make massive sales based on promises made in glossy mags then they need to stick to them. All they say is 'Have a look at the green pools next door and stop your moaning.'

Would we accept this from a developer in the UK ? Of course not.

Unless you own on TBV you really can't comment on the issues that affect US.

millzer


Joined: 12/04/2007
Posts: 978

Message Posted:
26/07/2009 21:29

Oh dear Arnie, please wash your mouth out for mentioning green pools. The trouble is, as long as you have people that think all is rosy, the developer will feel they can still avoid doing whats promised as they just play off one owner against the other and sit back and let them 'infight'

Arnie58


Joined: 21/01/2009
Posts: 9

Message Posted:
26/07/2009 21:59

Millzer, I dont think theres a single owner on TBV who would disagree with my last posting. What we may disagree on is how we address the problem. Clearly many feel uncomfortable about airing these problems on a public forum for fear of 'damaging' the site. Others are now so frustrated that they feel this is the only course of action left open to us.

Froggie


Joined: 15/04/2009
Posts: 10

Message Posted:
26/07/2009 22:31

Hi All, we are new owners and have just spent two weeks on holiday in TBV, we had a great time but there were some aspects we found disappointing.



Mainly the beach area, this is nothing more than a big sand pit with sun beds. The access too the beach is down a steep hill with lots of debris sticking out the path way which in my opinion could be especially dangerous to children running down. The other main problem is the pavement between the supermarket and the Kings pub is in poor condition.



These things can be fixed if the owners work together and pressurise the developer to provide what they promised. However I would say to anyone thinking of going to TBV they should go ahead as they will have a great time and meet a lot of nice people as we did..........Froggie

RedSnapper


Joined: 12/08/2008
Posts: 540

Message Posted:
26/07/2009 22:33

Well said that man.

phylray



Joined: 21/09/2007
Posts: 1727

Message Posted:
27/07/2009 00:58

As an owner on Turtle Bay, and having just returned from there, I would say

the following:-



1. Things are improving under the new management, and committee are doing a

great job.

2. Pools and surrounds are cleaned regularly and I did not see any that were not.

3. I mentioned weeding needed near my block, and it was done in 2 days.

4. Bistro is now doing delicious kofte and fish, lamb/chick shish to follow soon on

new bbq.

5. Everything I reported to Resco has been listened to and responded to.

6. ALL my neighbours there are very happy, friendly and helpful people

7. I am very glad I bought on Turtle Bay, and so are my family and friends

Beas4064


Joined: 30/07/2009
Posts: 7

Message Posted:
30/07/2009 18:21

Hi guys ,



I will be coming out to TBV in a couple of weeks with my family. It sounds really nice just wanted a heads up on a few questions .



1. What sort of price are we talking for a beer ?

2. My wife wants to know if it is acceptable to go topless , at the same time we do not want to upset anyone.

3. Do we definitely need a hire car .

4. Alot of the locale business's seam to prefer UK money , is this true ? Is it a good idea to bring both Uk money and Tl ?



I know that these are all very radom questions , but it would be apprecated if some one could answer them . Thanks in advance .



Beas

phylray



Joined: 21/09/2007
Posts: 1727

Message Posted:
30/07/2009 20:08

1. Don't know beer price exactly but cheap

2. Very few go topless, and some pools have several T.C. owners, who may be embarrassed

but on the whole pretty tolerant people.

3. There is a minibus service which has a timetable several times a day 4 ytl

4. Yes, they will take anything, sterling, euros, lira



Hope this helps.

RedSnapper


Joined: 12/08/2008
Posts: 540

Message Posted:
30/07/2009 22:32

If the wife upsets anybody going topless at Turtle Bay come round and use my pool next door at Karpasia Village...it`ll be no problem there.

Beas4064


Joined: 30/07/2009
Posts: 7

Message Posted:
31/07/2009 09:18

Thanks Guys.



Just one more question. The kids want to know if there is a water park nereby ?









Cheers Beas

Beas4064


Joined: 30/07/2009
Posts: 7

Message Posted:
31/07/2009 12:20

Sorry about this but what is the orange mobile coverage like at TBV .



Last question



Promise lol



Beas

balmynights


Joined: 30/07/2009
Posts: 31

Message Posted:
31/07/2009 12:59

the nearest waterpark is at Acapulco resort about a ten minute drive away and there is one reopened at Catalkoy a further five minutes drive further in towards town dont think you will get any orange cover over here

lol

tracy


Joined: 08/09/2007
Posts: 390

Message Posted:
31/07/2009 13:38

Orange cover at Turtle bay is excellent, I used mine whilst we were there and never had a problem



Tracy

irishwrath


Joined: 22/12/2008
Posts: 124

Message Posted:
31/07/2009 14:28

Greetings



You will have a good time, take some factor 30 its hot hot hot, Only the bistro is open not both as someone said but the bistros food is very nice indeed, I like to take a stroll up there for a beer and some food and read a book.



No orange cover in cyprus, you will have to phone orange and get your phone set to roaming, you will then get a local supplier, calls are not cheap.



100% agree with what Arnie58 said.



TBV looking better is down to Simon and the committees work nothing to do with Kensington. We are making the best of a bad lot while Kensington has moved on to greener pastures.



They has rinsed us dry and left us in the lurch, now they need a new source, It could be you !

Beas4064


Joined: 30/07/2009
Posts: 7

Message Posted:
31/07/2009 15:07

Thanks for all your help guys , Cant wait to get out there and escape " Sunny " England











Cheers



Beas

Coachie



Joined: 29/07/2008
Posts: 2135

Message Posted:
31/07/2009 23:28

Beas..A car would help you to get around a lot easier.If you are doing your own catering as we did, the Best Supermarkets are on the way to Girne .The one on site does not have a very good selection,plus the bigger Supreme is terrific. A pint of the local Effes beer from the supermarket was les than a £1. I found eating out was on a par with the UK but they really do hammer you on the wine ...

Beas4064


Joined: 30/07/2009
Posts: 7

Message Posted:
01/08/2009 01:25

Thanks Coachie

balmynights


Joined: 30/07/2009
Posts: 31

Message Posted:
01/08/2009 07:39

at least Simons being given a chance

wizard


Joined: 11/03/2009
Posts: 27

Message Posted:
07/08/2009 19:09

Hi we are on resort at moment everything is excellent

kings bar great food and wifi

bistro just as good average meal 15lira

harbour is very good

as for a lot of the bad talk about this complex

I have seen none as yet

Jeanette


Joined: 18/08/2009
Posts: 15

Message Posted:
21/08/2009 20:32

Hi wizard!



Did you have a nice holiday at TBV?



I read all these post and am thinking maybe i'm not going to have my holiday there afterall????

Coachie



Joined: 29/07/2008
Posts: 2135

Message Posted:
21/08/2009 20:53

jEANETTE..I am not an owner on TBV but I did holiday there for two weeks in June.I appreciate the owners there have ongoing problems with the developers,but as a holidaymaker it was excellent.The pool area where we were was spotlessly clean and we used it every day.The bistro serves pretty good food as does the Kings Bar.If you are into doing your own which did, the supermarket on siteis not bad.We found that having the car allowed us to go towards Kyrenia and go into the better supermarkets IE Supreme,Lemar,the former was excellent and they give you a good rate of exchange for the £.If you have a car there are several eating places within 10mins drive from the village.The beach is nothing to write home about,but ok if you are into snorkelling etc. If you go have a nice time I certainly did!!!!

Stantonys


Joined: 21/08/2009
Posts: 1

Message Posted:
21/08/2009 22:32

Just returned from TBV - very hot weather & great accomodation (we had a three bedroomed villa with own pool - but we also went with my father who had a three bedroomed apartment on site.) We had three kids with us - aged 4, 13 and 16 - all of whom didn't want to return home.

We all had a fab time! Grounds and pools very clean and well maintained. Good supermarket on site with basics, crazy golf , play park and large chess set.We Hired a car - which we couldn't have done without - and visited a number of beaches & supermarkets regularly. (our favorite beach was Acapulco hotel which cost 10YTL per person/ 5 YTL per child per day - but this included use of the pool and access to the beach - where shade was available on a large decking area.) Also ate out regularly at the Golf club - 5 mins drive - approx 2 kilometers away -which was great (can highly recommend the crab cakes!) Would love to know who to contact to arrange further booking for next year if anyone can assist please. Thanks

cobra


Joined: 07/08/2009
Posts: 16

Message Posted:
21/08/2009 23:44

Please can you contact info@rescomanagement.com, and they will be able to help you with renting a property

sebaveron4


Joined: 02/04/2007
Posts: 48

Message Posted:
24/08/2009 23:53

Hi Rachel



I own an apartment on Turtle Bay Village - if you are interested in visiting again next year, please send me an email to cstanden4@hotmail.com and I will see if I can help you (either in my apartment, or some others I know).



Hopefully speak to you soon.



Cheers



Chris