Reviews for Christiansted Vacation Rental - VRBO 113201 - 3 BR USVI - St. Croix House, La Chatiere - Best Price for Private Villa/Pool/Gated Comm.

Family Vacation

Guest Beth Cruz
Date of stay 02/21/13
Review Submitted 03/13/13

Our family spent 8 days at Villa La Chatiere. Everything was wonderful! The villa was very clean and it looked just as the photos showed it. The owners were fantastic and very helpful - they were people you would want to have for neighbors! The location couldn't have been better. If you like to walk Judith's Fancy is perfect. Our 9 year old grandsons were very sad when we left!

Recommended for: Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, pet owners, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

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Our third stay was as great as the first two!

Guest Sheila S.
Date of stay 01/26/13
Review Submitted 02/09/13

Yet another great stay at our favorite villa and favorite owners! This year we were just lazy! Last two years we explored, but this year we spent most of our time in the pool. It was great to get out of the snow and come to wonderful warmth! If you are thinking about taking a trip to St. Croix and want to stay at a beautiful and private villa this is it. And the best prices. I know it took me 2 months to stumble across La Chatiere! I haven't bothered to look for any others places to stay. Don't need too! This is the best! Sincerely, Mr. & Mrs. Stealth (private joke)Barry says we're too quiet when we leave. He thinks we sneak out on them. Not true it just works out that we leave at odd hours. Like 4 a.m.! Thanks Barry and Whit see you next year.

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the perfect vacation getaway

Guest bill m.
Date of stay 01/19/13
Review Submitted 01/27/13

is Barry abd Whit's LA Chatiere on St Croix..privacy, comfort, spectacular views and the most accomodating owners you will ever find in a vacation rental anywhere..Believe it or not the pictures don't do it justice..a gated community, a private drive, and voila, your own home perched atop a hill with water views all around, constant trade wind breezes and the feeling you're actually at your own vacation paradise, which in fact you are, at least until you need to sadly depart and leave it to the next renters....ten minutes from town, fifteen from beaches and great restuarants or the airport, get a car, drive on the left (Crucians always let you turn in front of them and the roads aren't wide enough to speed anyway)and pull up to Barry and Whit's gorgeous and you may never want to leave, surrounde dby song birds,cute kitties, and your hosts across the drive who never make themselves visible except when you need them to...We've rented lots of homes over the years--this is undoubtedly the most comfortable, best decorated, well equipped (kitchen is loaded with extras and necessities), most private yet centralized property with the most spectacular views that we have been lucky enough to find..we already know next winter it has to be at least twice as long for us! St Croix is filled with warm hearted people, great seafood, gorgeous beaches and polite drivers....slow down, get on island time (don't hurry) and take your rum punch to the porch to watch the saiboats go by or the kayaks stir up the glowing organisms in the bioluminescent lagoon right below your private cottage.... and you will be wondering what took YOU so long to find this little piece of heaven on earth too.....

Recommended for: Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

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Our Blue Moon Vacation

Guest Julie and Laura
Date of stay 07/29/12
Review Submitted 09/01/12

Julie And I Went To St. Croix On Vacation With Our Mom And Dad And Auntie And Uncle. The Week We Were There We Had A Full Moon On Wednesday Night And Will Have Another Full Moon Of August 31. This Is Called A Blue Moon Month And Only Happens Every Three Years Or So! The Beaches Are Amazing Here Theyre So Warm And Refreshing. I Watched My Dad And Uncle Crack Open Coconuts for Us Girls And It Was So Funny. We Went For A Walk Around Judiths Fancy And Went To A Private beach On The Property, So Many Beuatiful Shells To Look At And Touch. Our Personal Tour Guide On The Property Was So Cute And Her Name Is Isis. I Like The Fact That We Had The Pool To Ourselves And We Didn't Have To Share It With Any Other People. We Went To The Buccaneer, The Rainforest, And The Crab-Races. Thanks Barry And Witt For Sharing Your Home With All Of Us We Had A Really Great Time.

Recommended for: Adventure seekers, families with teenagers, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

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" FANTASY ISLAND''

Guest Roger and Kimberly
Date of stay 07/29/12
Review Submitted 08/28/12

WE took off for vacation on my husbands Birthday and it was such a great time!!!!! Our first trip to the Island and I'm sure will not be the last....can't wait to go back!!!!! My sister and brother-in-law said "we must go all together",they have been before and they are wonderful for sharing this with us!!!! I and my husband are very careful about were we go for vacation because it is all about our daughters' and this was a family trip with many memories!!! I was speechless for about an hour at the house,looking around all the rooms,looking at the awesome ocean views' and being in the pool was priceless!!! It was more than I could ever dreamed of and our daughters' never said" are we there yet or I'm bored"...which told me that they were in heaven!!! Plenty of room for all 6 of us and everything we needed at arms reach. It is a very safe place to be on vacation,also very clean and the decor is to die for.Our daughters' room was so well decorated and put together with style,that they were unpacked and in the pool with in 10 min...lol...so much to see and do on the Island or at the house that you can't go wrong!!! Every day was so joyful,relaxing and peaceful,truly from the bottom of my heart!!!! I would love to share what we did on the Island but you truly need to see it for yourself to believe it.Although I will share with all of you that the rainbow and the full moon was awesome to see!!!! O YA....I want to thank my family for the trip and will treasure this memory always and forever!!!! And a big THANK YOU to the La Chartiere......xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo

Recommended for: Romantic getaway

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Takes the cake

Guest Stephben
Date of stay 07/07/12
Review Submitted 07/20/12

Our stay here was breathtaking and one of our best trips! The house was in a prime location with amazing views of the sea. The cottage had everything we needed as in dishes, spices, ext. The owners are so responsive and willing to help in any way possible. I would recommend this place to anyone looking to have a wonderful vacation and to make memories to last a lifetime. I hope this helps to make your decision easier and once you stay here, you will agree completely.

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

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Island Magic

Guest Bruce
Date of stay 05/05/12
Review Submitted 05/14/12

Eigth trip to St. Croix in the last 10 years and seventh visit to La Chatiere. Better than any photo the villa is ideal for us with its pool, gated community and central location. We like scuba diving, eating out, and music and the opportunities to do all of these activities are present when based from La Chatiere. We recommend SCUBA St. Croix for diving with special focus on diving the Walls at Cane Bay as well as the wrecks and pier at the west end of the the island. Favorite restaurants include Blue Water Terrace, Tutto Bene, The Galleon, and the Terrace at the Bucaneer. One of the finest guitar players that I have ever heard, Steve Katz, plays at many of these restaurants. Plays blues to classics. Lastly, you can count on Barry and Whit as excellent hosts and rely on the consistent excellence that is La Chatiere

Recommended for: Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

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Seven days in paradise.

Guest Barefooter42
Date of stay 04/24/12
Review Submitted 05/07/12

My husband and I have had the opportunity to visit a number of islands and we both agree our trip to St. Croix is our favorite. While St. Croix is a beautiful island, what made our stay so enjoyable was the La Chatiere property and Barry & Whit's hospitality. The property is absolutely gorgeous, comfortable and private. The villa is spotless, spacious and beautifully decorated. And the view, there are really no words to describe it - you must see it for yourself. We loved to sit out on the gallery and look out over the ocean - when we weren't swimming in the villa's private inground pool that is. We spent a lot of time enjoying the villa and the pool. It was hard not to as it was so relaxing. Barry and Whit have considered every detail in ensuring their guests' comfort. They even met us at the airport and waited until we got our rental car so we could follow them back to the villa. They provided information on restaurants, beaches, shopping, you name it - complete with directions - and were available for any questions we had. While we did not do much in the way of excursions on this trip, we did go to the Buccaneer Hotel twice for lunch at the Mermaid and then spent the afternoon on the beach just steps away from the restaurant which we really enjoyed. Judith's Fancy (where La Chatiere is located) is a gated community and a particularly nice area of the island. We enjoyed taking morning walks, looking at all of the houses and incredible views. The area is large enough and there are enough side streets and paths that we were able to take a different walk every day. We simply cannot wait to return to St. Croix and La Chatiere.

Recommended for: Families with teenagers, families with young children, romantic getaway.

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A truly magical vacation home

Guest MGMP
Date of stay 03/22/12
Review Submitted 04/08/12

We cannot add too much more to the many positive comments here in the reviews which attracted us to this property in the first place. Barry and Whit are very special hosts who have planned Villa La Chatiere with comfort and relaxation in mind. They are 100% professional and exhibit a rare combination of thoughtfulness and scrupulous respect for their guest's privacy. Every step of the booking process has been thought through and all correspondence was prompt and helpful. On our last day we found that our Jeep had a flat tire - just as we were about to depart for the airport. They immediately were on the phone to the rental company and then checked us in online. The tire was replaced and we got to the airport on time. A crisis was averted with kindness, calm and a large healthy dose of humor. Several miles on the way to the airport they intercepted us to hand over the hat I had inadvertently forgotten at the villa - now that is really going the extra mile in every sense! And the villa - what can we say? We have rented from VRBO regularly since 2006 and this was the best of some wonderful and memorable properties. It is better than the photographs and we still miss it.

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Second Stay

Guest Sheila S.
Date of stay 01/21/12
Review Submitted 10/13/12

This was our second stay at La Chatiere the first was way to short! We stayed 2 wks and as the first time it was so wonderful! I think it was even better because we already knew were everything was. Also Barry & Whit are the greatest hosts! Barry even put up with one of my grumpy days I had at one point in our stay. lol If you're looking for the perfect and I mean perfect place to take a vacation La Chatiere is it. Thanks so very much, Sheila and Shawn Toledo, Ohio

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Outstanding across the board!

Guest grv
Date of stay 01/14/12
Review Submitted 01/23/12

La Chatiere is an amazing property and we had a wonderful stay! Highly highly recommended for many reasons. First, the villa itself is very well maintained, is incredibly cozy, and packed with all the amenities you need. Views from the balcony are spectacular and those pictures are no exaggeration. In fact, we saw a rainbow almost identical to the one shown on the profile! Second, the location of the villa is (I think) ideal for St. Croix. La Chatiere is located in a gated community with 24-hour security guards at the entrance, so the surrounding area is very safe and secluded. At most times of the day, there is always someone running or walking their dogs along the streets in the community. And the location on the north shore of the island about 10-15 min drive to Christiansted means you are never too far from most sites/beaches you want to check out. Finally, Barry and Whit are wonderful hosts who are always at your disposal. Unlike other properties where the owners are renting their property remotely, you have the benefit of having Barry and Whit a short distance away to address any concerns or ask advice on anything. A few specific things that weren't addressed in other reviews that I thought are good to know... Though the villa has no air conditioning, trust me, you will NOT need it. Since I find it hard to sleep when it's hot, I was a little concerned. But the trade winds are pretty consistent and really cool down the house and I never had an issue with the house being too warm. Another thing to consider is that the pool area does not get full, direct sunlight the entire day. The location on the north shore and where on the hill the house is located contribute to that as well as the lush gardens around the house. The trade off is that the pool area is incredibly private, which is a plus. Nevertheless, the area does get some good mid-afternoon sun. All in all, we were all very very pleased with our experience at La Chatiere and we can't wait to go back!

Recommended for: Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with young children, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

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Perfect Vacation Spot

Guest VickieS
Date of stay 12/24/11
Review Submitted 01/12/12

We have often used vrbo to find accommodations for our vacations, and I have spent a lot of time reading reviews before we commit, but this is the first time I have felt compelled to submit a comment. Why? La Chatiere was an absolutely perfect spot for us and our two adult children during the recent holiday (12/24 - 12/31), with Barry and Whit as outstanding hosts. What can I say that others haven't already written about? Not much. All I can do, really, is to echo the rave reviews. First, the villa is beautifully decorated, completely stocked with EVERYTHING you could possibly need (for excursions away - beach chairs, coolers, good snorkel equipment, beach towels; for cooking in - you name it - including a BBQ grill, endless cook/barware, and an assortment of spices), and immaculate. Did I say absolutely, completely clean and stunningly appointed? The care and attention to detail everywhere including the pool area and surrounding gardens are impressive, and reflect the commitment Barry and Whit have made to provide a wonderful vacation experience. We really appreciated their attentiveness before, during and after our trip (sending a packet of tourist information; arranging for a rental car; tracking our flights and meeting us as the airport; making themselves available to answer questions, offer suggestions, and give directions): Barry and Whit are warm, friendly, and funny, and really made us feel welcome. The central location of the villa provides easy access to everything St. Croix has to offer, including beautiful beaches (don't miss Sandy Point), hiking (Isaac's Beach and the Anally Tide Pools are amazing), and great snorkeling (a visit to Buck Island is a must - we used Captain Heinz). Access to the towns (Fredrickstad and Christianstad) , grocery stores, and restaurants galore is a breeze. We especially liked the menus at Rowdy Joe's, Angry Nate's, and Salud, but there are plenty of fantastic options. Our obsession with packing in as much beach time as humanly possible prevented us from enjoying some of St. Croix's many attractions. In fact, our one regret is that we didn't allocate enough time for just hanging around the beautiful villa - we WILL be back! Believe me when I say that the pictures don't do the villa justice, and that the hospitality of Barry and Whit cannot be understated. You will be more than delighted if you opt for a peaceful, amazing, perfect stay at La Chatiere.

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

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Private Paradise

Guest Patty
Date of stay 12/04/11
Review Submitted 12/22/11

The Villa was perfect and I am planning on possibly making this a yearly retreat. Barry and Whit make you feel right at home first by meeting you at the airport and then providing their guests with most anything you could need to make your stay comfortable. The photos only touch upon the care which has gone into making this truly a special place to relax. The view is fantastic with a gentle breeze and beautiful sunsets, rainbows and the moon over the ocean. The pool area has complete privacy with its tropical garden foliage and still allowing you an ocean view, you couldn't ask for anything more for a romantic stay.. There are many things to do on the island such as the Botanical Gardens, Whim Estate, Beaches, Domino's Club in the rainforest where you actually give pigs non-alcoholic beer (surprising fun) and enjoy homecooked roti, Boardwalk in Christenstead (Boat Festival, shops , eating places galore), sunset sailboat trips especially the Roseway (november thru April), Cruzan rum distillary, beautiful coastline scenery. A couple of our favorite restaurants were Blue Terrace Restaurant and Rowdy's Joes. If you are an animal lover you will be delighted by the welcoming of all the cats and you will not have to leave the porch to see the anoles (friendly little lizards), frogs , hummingbirds and various other birds. I would recommend this spot as the perfect stress reliever.

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

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Coming back

Guest Jack
Date of stay 11/20/11
Review Submitted 12/09/11

We are already looking forward to next year. For those looking: Here is a place, on a hillside with fantastic views, decorated superbly and neat as a pin. Barry and Whit across the drive are the greatest hosts. Privacy, sure, but they were there if we needed to ask 'where-is' or 'how-do'. The neighborhood is in a large gated community of very nice to totally elegant homes. We had no concerns with leaving the doors open, somewhat rare today. The island has just about everything for fun day trips. A nice town minus the throngs of cruise ship visitors, laid back places to eat, good grocery stores if you decide to cook, no superhighways and getting used to driving on the left was no problem. Next year we will try some sailing, but not quite ready for diving although St Croix represents some of the best there is. This find is just too good to keep a secret, but we want to make sure there will be room for us!

Recommended for: Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

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Island Sanctuary

Guest Nathan S.
Date of stay 08/17/11
Review Submitted 09/09/11

We were extremely satisfied with our stay at La Chatiere. Going into vacation the bar was set high and we were not disappointed. Barry and Whit have created an environment with complete privacy; but live on the island allowing them to address guest requests in a timely fashion. The design of the villa allows for a consistent island breeze and stunning views throughout and the pool provides a sanctuary after a long day of exploring the island. The villa is unique, comfortable and stocked with everything from beach equipment (towels, hand bags, snorkel sets, chairs, etc.) to cooking equipment (coffee grinder, blender, salad spinner, etc.). Inevitably, if this is your first time to La Chatiere and St Croix you will bring too much. Barry and Whit’s intimate knowledge of the island and its history allow them to suggest the best places to dine, shop and visit, tailored to the guest’s objectives. Prior to arrival they send a packet filled with brochures and information about the island, which is helpful for planning island activities. In addition, they helped arrange a car rental (necessary for island exploration), followed up on rental status (car, villa, flight) and met us at the airport to lead us to La Chatiere. The host’s commitment to making your vacation everything you had anticipated cannot be overstated. For example, during our stay, hurricane Irene was threatening our flights home and while we were being “responsible” and ignoring the situation at the beach, Barry thoughtfully checked our flight status and left a note regarding current status and airline contact information in case a change of flights was necessary. St Croix is a special place with a lot to offer. The villa being centrally located allows Christiansted, Frederiksted, and all of the island’s great beaches to be reached by a short ride. Our return to the island and La Chatiere is inevitable. Also, knowing that La Chatiere can accommodate friends and family only increases its versatility and charm. [Note: the villa is only rented to one party at a time, meaning that as a couple you will have the upstairs and villa grounds to yourself. A deal that cannot be beat.] Take it from someone who has to pour over these websites and reviews for days to feel like he got the best deal and begin your memorable Caribbean vacation by contacting Barry. Nate and Kristen

Recommended for: Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

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John and Debbie - Honeymoon 6/11/11

Guest John & Debbie1
Date of stay 06/13/11
Review Submitted 07/22/11

Debbie and I got engaged at LaChatiere in Aug 2008 and we got married on 6/11/11. We could have gone anywhere in the world for our Honeymoon, but decided to return to LaChatiere to celebrate our marriage where it all began. We had a very elaborate wedding with all the bells and whistles and just wanted to relax and take some well deserved time out after all the planning. The Honeymoon was just that, layed back and truly relaxing. This was our fourth year staying at the Villa. Every year we say let's try somewhere else for vacation. But, we always say we have such a great vacation due to we know the Villa, the Island and our host Barry and Whit so well and it is always the same...Just a great wonderful vacation and decide to return. The master bedroom is devine, the bed is very comfortable and when that morning sunrise comes through the windows in the morning....it says, get up and have some carribean fun today. Thats just what we do, have fun. We rip the top of the rental jeep off when we first get to the Villa and it stays that way for our entire stay. We tool aorund the Island all week and turn on the callipso tunes and have just a great time. Barry and Whit always will go out of their way to accomodte thier guest. Our stay in 2010 we missed our leaving flight. We called Barry and Whit and they put us up for another evening at the Villa at no cost. They even had us over for a great dinner at their lovely home to accomodate our situation. How cool was that... Barry and Whit never intrude while you are staying at the Villa. They will wait until you leave the Villa to explore the Island and when you return from a day of fun the pool is all cleaned and ready for a swim. We do have them over for dinner one night at our Villa and we have a great dinner ( I'm a great cook, I do it as a hobbie ). The Villa has everything you need for a romantic dinner and a great evening with good company. I read the review from the people of Texas and was totally taken back by their comments. I don't know if you all have ever been to a real Texas BBQ...I have, you should see their grilles. I also don't know why her husband slept on the couch, the spare bedroom has two more very comfortable beds, DAH!!!. They must have had a fight or too much Carribean Rum. Maybe they went to bed with their scoober gear on, that would be uncomfortable !!!! If anyone would like to contact me in reference to the Villa or the Island, my e-mail is jthis00034@aol.com. John and Debbie

Recommended for: Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

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HARDEST BED I EVER SLEPT ON

Guest Trisha
Date of stay 04/14/11
Review Submitted 05/30/11

I know there are a lot of positive comments about this villa, but the only things I found positive about the villa was the privacy and peacefulness of the villa along with the pool and views. Otherwise, the bed was the most uncomfortable bed I ever slept on. By the end of the trip, my hip bones were actually hurting. I actually like a firm bed but not one that's like sleeping on a bedrock, (my boyfriend had to end up sleeping on the couch cause the bed was so hard) and the bedroom windows only have sheer curtains and the sun is shining in your face at 6:00 a.m., so you can forget about sleeping in. Also, the snorkeling equipment was in a bucket in the garage with a couple inches of gross water in it and the bbq grill looked like it hasn't been cleaned in months. The maps of St Croix are horrible and it took us several days to find our way around. The highlight of the trip was Buck Island snorkeling and ATV/Jet Ski excursions and the secusion of Isaac's Bay.

Recommended for: Age 55+

Owner response: It's good for us as owners to receive honest commentary but even better if guests address an issue during the rental so we can attempt to maximize their satisfaction with their vacation experience. As you can see from many other reviews, we go out of our way to assist our guests and to address their vacation problems whether they relate to us and the villa or not. I wish that we had had such an opportunity with these guests. I had anticipated disappointment by these guests shortly following their arrival. They expressed a primary vacation objective experiencing a fast-paced nightlife, a St. Croix that existed when the gentleman last visited the island in 1980. It was a hopping town at that time but the big late night bar and club scene does not exist here anymore. We honestly and thoroughly answer all guest questions asked during the booking process because we do not want guests to be dissatisfied with the villa or with St. Croix after they arrive. As for the guest's other points: We have never had any comment that the bed in the master bedroom is uncomfortable. In fact, any comments about the bed or quality of sleep while here have been quite the opposite. Nevertheless, I will sleep in the bed myself when the villa is open next week and if the mattress is uncomfortable to me or to the guests currently in residence (because I will ask them and other past guests), I will replace it. Our guests have never complained about being awakened by the sun rising over the Caribbean - for most, it is the type of experience that they seek in this part of the world. The snorkeling equipment is in a corner of the garage where water can gather if there are heavy rains. April is the beginning of the rainy season in the Caribbean and this year was no exception. I have moved the snorkeling gear to higher ground - easy enough to do and something I would have been more than happy to do if asked or presented with the problem. The same holds true for the charcoal grille. If we have a "tight turn" to accommodate flight schedules of back-to-back guests, the charcoal grille is probably last on the list and something that could easily have been overlooked. Maps are provided by VI Dept of Tourism. They seem to be adequate for most visitors and we make ourselves available to provide directions to specific places whenever asked. We work hard to continuously improve our offering, but realize that we will never please everyone. Whit and Barry

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Relaxing vacation in St Croix

Guest Sue
Date of stay 03/19/11
Review Submitted 04/02/11

We just returned from St. Croix and our stay at the Villa. The house is beautiful, has incredible views and has so many great amenities, that we felt right at home and very relaxed. Barry & Whit are excellent hosts and provided us a lot of information about the island, places to eat and things to do. I highly recommend the Villa and I'm looking forward to a return visit!

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

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The Best and Most Peaceful Villa on St. Croix

Guest Sheila
Date of stay 01/29/11
Review Submitted 02/08/11

It's hard to know where to start-My husband and I wanted a villa that was private and peaceful. It took me a month of searching to find the perfect place. And perfect is what villa La Chatiere is! It really is more then both my husband and I expected. I can't find the right words to describe how beautiful and peaseful this villa is. If you go anywhere else other then La Chatiere you are wasting your money and a wonderful experience! Everything you need is close, stores, restaurants,beaches. Our hosts were the very best! They provide just about everything you need. So make the right decision you will have the perfect vacation. I know on our next vacation that I won't spend a month looking for a villa, because I won't go anywhere but to villa La Chatiere. Geez I sound like a commercial.

Recommended for: Age 55+, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

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Blissfully Relaxing Villa

Guest Fans of St Croix
Date of stay 12/11/10
Review Submitted 01/05/11

Our family of 4 stayed at Villa La Chatiere for almost 2 weeks, just before Christmas. We are so grateful to have stayed here--it was a quintessential Caribbean experience, a perfect choice for us, and we highly recommend it. The owners have beautifully prepared the Villa for your comfort, and we felt at home immediately. The Villa is breezy and inviting with extraordinary views of the Ocean and Salt River, and a lovely and large private pool in the garden courtyard. It feels very private and safe to stay here, which was a big plus. The Villa is centrally located in a gated, pretty beach community--one of the top locations on the island-- with a selection of great restaurants conveniently close by. It is easy to get to and to get around from; the hosts are happy to provide directions and suggestions for your outings if you would like (they leave you your privacy but are there if you need them). We enjoyed walking every morning around Judith's Fancy; the people are very friendly and it's a great chance to learn more about St Croix. Our hosts could not have been friendlier or more accommodating, and their attentiveness began as soon as we inquired about the booking. We felt at home immediately and hated to leave; we look forward to a return stay! We recommend Villa La Chatiere without hesitation. It provided us with everything we could have hoped for on our Caribbean vacation and we had a great time. Many thanks!!

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

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The key piece to a perfect vacation

Guest Bill
Date of stay 07/28/10
Review Submitted 08/09/10

After a wonderful week at the villa, all I can say is that it is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful and relaxing places we've ever found. It is outfitted with every convenience (right down to masks and fins for snorkeling excursions) and is very-well maintained and beautifully decorated. The location is perfect for seeing most of the things on the island and for exploring the different beaches and its quiet seclusion is the perfect complement to a busy day of sightseeing or beach-going; the only sounds are the waves, the breeze through the trees, and the birds chirping. The views are spectacular and so expansive that you can take your pick of watching the sunrise or the sunset. Whit and Barry are extremely attentive, helpful and most of all, warm and friendly - the perfect hosts. All in all, a fantastic place and a wonderful vacation.

Recommended for: Families with young children, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

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Private and Peaceful!

Guest Janet
Date of stay 06/24/10
Review Submitted 07/09/10

The pictures of La Chatiere don't do it justice! Spectacular views, lovely decor, and lush private pool area! We spent a week at La Chatiere for our 25th anniversary. Whit and Barry were excellent hosts! They greeted us at the airport, led us to the villa, helped us settle in, and then allowed us complete privacy! The villa is very well equipped -- beach towels, snorkeling supplies, coolers...anything you need to venture out or just stay there and enjoy the beautiful private pool. We loved the layout and the decor of the villa. Oh, and our new friend, George, the cat who visited each morning for breakfast! We ventured out each morning to do some exploring. (There's a great little booklet put together by the hosts to help with that! Use it!) Then we came back to enjoy floating around the pool. We enjoyed dinners out -- especially Rowdy Joe's, The Paradise Cafe, The Buccaneer, and The Galleon. The food was amazing at each place! We were blessed with a rainbow one morning and some beautiful sunsets almost every evening. (Take a great camera with you although the pictures don't do it justice!) This was a big trip for us and we'd love to return to La Chatiere again some day! Thanks, Barry and Whit!

Recommended for: Adventure seekers, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.