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Useful information​
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Before you visit the islands, it's useful to have some local information that will help with planning your trip and making your stay more comfortable.
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If you have any questions, please contact us directly.
Visiting the islands
Staying at the Association
Food - there are a selection of stores to get your groceries from. The Co-Op is the only supermarket on St Mary's but other independent shops also provide your essentials. Please note, the Co-Op is reliant on being stocked by the ferry so in bad weather this can impact food delivery delays.
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The Co-Op supermarket for all your groceries and other essential items.
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Benny’s Butchers offer of fresh vegetables, bread and store cupboard goods.
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Hugh Street Café offers deli items.
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Salakee Farm who are an online service that deliver local produce
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Please be aware that island provisions are limited at times and currently most shops have reduced capacity, queuing for supplies may be required.
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Check-in/Check-out
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The key will be left in the door for your arrival.
Check in is at 4pm and check out is at 10am.
Please make sure you do not enter the property during the time the cleaners are there as this can set back the clean.
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Luggage
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Island Carriers are offering a service to hold your luggage for you until the apartment is ready. We'd encourage you to take up this option if possible.
Alternatively you can leave your luggage in the hallway downstairs as long as it's for a minimal period.