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Gas grills at Harborside?

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Are there gas grills available for use by guests to grill up some meat/burgers/dogs?

If so, how close are they to the rooms?

Thanks in advance!
 

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No grills!
 

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Bummer but thank you.
 

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That is the one complaint I have about Harborside. No grills!
 

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From my conversations with the locals. Grills and grilling is not part of Bahamian culture, what you would pay for local meat to grill, would not be worth it.
 

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From my conversations with the locals. Grills and grilling is not part of Bahamian culture, what you would pay for local meat to grill, would not be worth it.
Funny, I was thinking about buying a portable grill to bring to make on the beach. Was wondering if that’s even allowed. I’d suspect it isn’t. Grills would be nice on property. I was told at an owners update years ago they were talking about it. It would be nice just to make some burgers at least. But, they don’t want people making full meals, they want you spending money at the resort!
 

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I get the impression that the lack of a real oven and grills is part of a strategy to make guests use the onsite restaurants.
 

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I get the impression that the lack of a real oven and grills is part of a strategy to make guests use the onsite restaurants.
Agreed, also the lack of real ovens also has to do with the construction quality of the buildings as well, less maintenance for them. The buildings weren’t built with quality it seems. Although the new hot water system in phase 1 buildings are great!
 

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On the contrary, their chicken in the grocery store is very reasonably priced. It's actually cheaper than what I normally pay at home. And their grilling of chicken at the local Junkanoo Festival was out of this world!
 

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Funny, I was thinking about buying a portable grill to bring to make on the beach. Was wondering if that’s even allowed. I’d suspect it isn’t. Grills would be nice on property. I was told at an owners update years ago they were talking about it. It would be nice just to make some burgers at least. But, they don’t want people making full meals, they want you spending money at the resort!
I have purchased a little grill (my wife says its a Panini maker, but it’s a grill) and I use it at HHV and Harborside. All my other properties have grills, but those two properties have resisted. It has worked out well, and if you search the HGVC board, you will even find a picture of my “grill” at HHV. It is great!!!

Best,

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I have purchased a little grill (my wife says its a Panini maker, but it’s a grill) and I use it at HHV and Harborside. All my other properties have grills, but those two properties have resisted. It has worked out well, and if you search the HGVC board, you will even find a picture of my “grill” at HHV. It is great!!!

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Greg
I’m assuming it’s electric? I’m talking about those disposable charcoal grills for the beach lol I guess a George Forman type grill isn’t bad. Hell I thought about packing an espresso machine prior to Starbucks opening all those years ago lol
 

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I’m assuming it’s electric? I’m talking about those disposable charcoal grills for the beach lol I guess a George Forman type grill isn’t bad. Hell I thought about packing an espresso machine prior to Starbucks opening all those years ago lol

Yes, it's electric -- it's alot of fun to cook with (or at least the wine/cheese/view are) -- see my picture below...

https://hhvrenovationsviewpics.shutterfly.com/pictures/19

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@GregT what a fantastic idea! I will have to pack one on my next trip to HHV. We had a huge penthouse deck during our last visit and this would have been ideal.

Better yet, we might just buy one on the island and then bring it home. With SWA and 2 free bags this is easy.
 
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Yes, it's electric -- it's alot of fun to cook with (or at least the wine/cheese/view are) -- see my picture below...

https://hhvrenovationsviewpics.shutterfly.com/pictures/19

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Greg
You just gave me th greatest idea. First the wine, cheese and crackers on the balcony is my favorite part of timeshare ownership so I like your style. Next up is some chicken and beef skewers on that grill. I’m bringing one!!! Awesome idea. But yes your wife is right. It is a panini press lol
 

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Good idea. I bought a panini grill before Christmas for $10 or so at BJ's. It is lightweight and should fit in a suitcase perfectly! I just hate chicken fried in a pan or even worse .... microwave!
 

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In addition to HHV, they didn't have grills at the Ritz Carlton Residences Kapalua. We tried to cook a tri-tip in the microwave/convection oven and the pathetic stove top in the 1 bdrm unit and it was a disaster! A grill like this on the balcony would have been perfect.

We have a George Foreman grill that I purchased several years ago for a party. That would pack well...
 
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I have purchased a little grill (my wife says its a Panini maker, but it’s a grill) and I use it at HHV and Harborside. All my other properties have grills, but those two properties have resisted. It has worked out well, and if you search the HGVC board, you will even find a picture of my “grill” at HHV. It is great!!!

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Greg
I have to agree with your wife on this one Greg. That is a panini maker!:p
 

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Good idea. Is there a place to buy meat, hot dogs etc in Nassau to grill on a George Forman grill? Otherwise I guess you can ultra freeze the meats and bring with you?
 

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I have to agree with your wife on this one Greg. That is a panini maker!:p
You all say that because that’s what the box says.

But I know it’s a grill. :)

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Speaking of grills...... anyone ever grill on the beach?
 
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