Set on the world-famous Crane Beach, overlooking a perfect azure blue sea, is the Caribbean's first resort hotel. Built in 1887 and fully restored and expanded in the 20th century, this truly unique property combines elegance, old-world charm and incredible natural beauty with a romantic sense of seclusion. Recognised for its stunning beauty, The Crane was named "one of the Ten Best Beaches in the World" by Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous. The Crane offers two different types of accommodations: 1887 Resort Apartments and Private Residences. The 1887 Resort Apartments boast charming, spacious oceanfront apartments with hardwood floors, 12' ceilings and exquisite antique furniture. Many rooms in this unique building also feature fully equipped kitchens and wrap-around balconies with spectacular ocean views. The Private Residences have married the nineteenth century grandeur and furnishings with twenty-first century luxuries, conveniences and world-class amenities. Private residences at The Crane boast the finest in furniture and finishes, including hand-crafted Barbadian mahogany furniture, objects d'art, mahogany four-poster king size beds, spa showers with multiple shower heads, private Jacuzzis, oriental carpets, cable TVs, and DVD players. The setting, however, provides the true feel of the property: old-world coral stone walls, 10' high timber tray ceilings, central air-conditioning, floor-to-ceiling marble bathrooms, and amazing ocean views of The Crane's crystal clear, turquoise waters. Residences range from spacious junior suites at 450 to 570 sq. ft.; one-bedroom, two bathroom units at 1,120 sq. ft. to 1,848 sq. ft.; two-bedroom, three bathroom units at 1,784 to 2,672 sq. ft; and spectacular 2,945 to 3,400 sq. ft. three-bedroom, four bathroom penthouses. Each ground floor residence at The Crane carries a full-sized pool with a "disappearing edge," while all upstairs two-bedroom residences feature private plunge pools.