Wonderful views and beautiful home in paradise

Guest: Robin46 (Texas)
Date of Stay: 08/09/11 Review Submitted: 08/30/11

Our family had the opportunity to travel to St. John the early part of August 2011. The Blue Palm Villa was absolutely the best choice for us. The views are stunning and the home is lovely. The pictures are very accurate and, in fact, the view is even better than the pictures. You definitely feel secluded from it all. The lot is private and surrounded by natural landscaping. This home is perfect for families/couples traveling together. There are three separate areas - all with their own bathrooms. The main house has a large family room and well-equipped kitchen. One of the separate living areas also has its own kitchen. We traveled with four adults and one teenager. The layout definitely suited us. Best of all, Woody and Joan are wonderful to work with. They communicate with you several weeks before your arrival and they have local representatives to assist you. They also provide an on-site informational notebook which contains many tips, restaurant menus, and things you should know about the area. We have utilized VRBO for many trips over the years. This was by far the best experience for us.

Recommended for:Sightseeing, adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, romantic getaway.

Great Villa in a Great Location!

Guest: luvdeisland (NC)
Date of Stay: 07/17/11 Review Submitted: 07/31/11

We had a great experience at Blue Palm Villa! This is the 4th different place we've rented on our STJ travels and the combination of amenities puts it on the top of the list. The villa is in a good location near Coral Bay restaurants and close to the North Shore road. There is a paved (yes paved) road all the way to the villa. The views of Coral Bay and the valley below Bordeaux are wonderful. The villa was clean, well stocked, well furnished, and the beds were very comfortable. This feels more like a home than a rental property. And lastly, the pool is a great addition to it all. Our experiences with the owners, liasion, and groundskeeper were always top notch. This villa is definitely on our "short list" for a return visit.

Recommended for:Sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers, romantic getaway.

Exceptional property in a magnificent location

Guest: Eric (York, ME)
Date of Stay: 12/23/10 Review Submitted: 01/04/11

Our stay at Blue Palm Villa on St. John exceeded our expectations. The photos and description online were magnificent, but the actual house and location were better! Clean, well maintained and attention to detail was all excellent. Local cost cutting ideas as well as a personal escort to the house was most welcome, even after our plane was late. Overall, we couldn't ask for anything more.

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers, romantic getaway.

Wonderful week at Blue Palm Villa

Guest: Gail (Huntsville, AL USA)
Date of Stay: 12/11/10 Review Submitted: 12/21/10

Our week at Blue Palm Villa was great! Beautiful view of Coral Bay, convenient to several beaches, beautiful villa with nice amenities. We had a very relaxing week, beautiful sunrises, we even saw meteor showers. We rented 2 private bedrooms in separate buildings, one with full size kitchen, one with functional kitchenette. Balconies off each bedroom with great view. Our only concern was the roads which were partially washed out due to the 18 inches of rain in August.

Recommended for:Sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, romantic getaway.

Blue Palm Villa

Guest: Sara70 (Hanover PA)
Date of Stay: 12/11/10 Review Submitted: 12/21/10

We had a wonderful stay at Blue Palm Villa. The home was very clean, well-maintained and comfortable. It was well equipped and attractively furnished. The owners, Joan and Woody Pool were extremely helpful and patient as they answered my many countless questions!! The beds were very comfortable and we enjoyed the balconies off each bedroom. The upper bedroom with its own kitchen was really nice and we and the other couple both had privacy. The landscaping was beautiful with lots of flowers and fruit and vegetables. We had a couple of cucumbers and starfruit. There was also a papaya tree on the property as well We would stay at Blue Palm again and would definitely recommend it to friends and family. Thanks Woody and Joan!

Recommended for:Sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, romantic getaway.

Chris

Guest: Chris (Maryland)
Date of Stay: 06/26/10 Review Submitted: 07/12/10

Blue Palm Villa provides all that you could possibly expect from a vacation home....and then bumps it up another notch. The home is very well maintained but what separates this one from the others is the attention to the details. From the comfortable beds, top quality linens and towels, to the level of personal service from the owners - this home really does have it all. The phenomenal view looking down into Coral Bay is well worth the price and the location is ideal...which is all relative when staying on St. John. Some must do's when visiting: 1) Snorkeling anywhere, 2) Dinner at Mrs. Lucy's, 3) Visit the National Park Building in Cruz Bay to sign up for any of their events. The park rangers can supply you with some great ideas while visiting., 4) Morning coffee at Blue Palm overlooking Coral Bay followed up with Banana Pancakes at the Donkey Diner.

Recommended for:Sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers, romantic getaway, families with young children.

"Heaven on Earth"

Guest: B. Hanson (-)
Date of Stay: 11/07/09 Review Submitted: 02/25/10

The Pool's are great to work with, very friendly with a professional attitude. Blue Palm Villa is a beautiful, well designed and decorated home. We loved the seperate living areas, which allowed us privacy while traveling with two other couples. My favorite area was the balcony off the bedroom, it was very relaxing to just sit and read and enjoy coffee in the morning and a glass of wine in the evening. Another perfect design was the bar/counter next to the pool overlooking landscape, I don't think my husband moved from that location, unless we were gone from the villa!!! We really enjoyed the pool, especially in the evening with a drink and appetizer after a marvelous day of snorkling at the beaches. (Thanks for providing beach chairs!) Cooking was very easy with all the amenities you have available. Only thing easier was eating out at the wonderful local restaurants, which we did on occasion. Great place, thanks for sharing.

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Guest: Christina and Wallace (Davidson, NC.)
Date of Stay: 08/23/09 Review Submitted: 08/23/09

Thanks so much for sharing your gorgeous “home away from home” with us. We had a wonderful time exploring the natural beauty of St. John by day, but having the Blue Palm Villa to come back to made the week extra special. It truly is a little piece of heaven…the great room and kitchen are big and beautiful, the king bedrooms are lovely, and the outdoor covered dining area is perfect for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The views of Coral Bay and the mountains are spectacular, and the pool is great, particularly for kids. The breezes, particularly in the upper bedroom, are fabulous, and the covered balconies are great for reading. This home is all you could want in a vacation villa. We can’t wait to go back!

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Guest: Debbie and Jack1 (Bradfordwoods, PA)
Date of Stay: 07/17/09 Review Submitted: 07/17/09

What a spectacular villa. All the comforts of home and the views are breathtaking. The grounds are beautifully adorned with fruit trees and flowers of all kinds. Stargazing from the pool is a real treat. I highly recommend this villa for your next vacation. The owners and staff are warm and welcoming.

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Great house and very quiet area!!!!

Guest: The trip wasn't long enough! (Spartanburg, SC)
Date of Stay: 03/28/09 Review Submitted: 04/08/09

I would definitely recommend the Blue Palm Villa! It was an awesome house with an outstanding view. The pool and landscaping were great too. I loved Coral Bay and would definitely stay there over Cruz Bay. It is much less crowded and our favorite restaurants (Sweet Plantains, Ms. Lucy's, Skinny Legs, Donkey Diner, and the roadside BBQ at the fork in Coral Bay called Reggie's) ended up all being in Coral Bay. It was pretty centrally located to the best beaches, which made it at most a 20 minute drive to the best spots, most only 10 minutes. When we return to St. John I definitely hope that the Blue Palm Villa is available!!! I have no reservation recommending this house!

Recommended for:Sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers, romantic getaway, families with young children.