Guestbook Comment

Guest: Mary Jane Parker (Atlanta, GA)
Date of Stay: 10/01/07 Review Submitted: 10/21/07

Andrew, I am SO glad we were finally able to get to St Thomas for a week instead of a few hours. It is a beautiful place, and even driving on the "wrong side" was fun. The eight of us want to let the world know that Bolongo Bay and your condo (and Karen's) are the perfect places to explore the islands, play on the beaches, and relax all your cares away. (We spent loads of time in both places!) You have decorated a lovely island retreat and it made our stay even more wonderful. Back home, but dreaming of sunrises over the water and dinners in the soft breezes at Bolongo Bay. 'Til next time.... our heartfelt thanks! Jerry, Mary Jane, Lamar, Cheryl, Leonard, Vicki, Alan, and Melonye

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Exceptional quality condo

Guest: Ken (Maryland)
Date of Stay: 01/09/12 Review Submitted: 02/07/12

I have stayed at three different condo units in this complex. This unit was clearly the nicest of the three. The view from the deck (top floor unit) were outstanding. The owner quickly responded to all my requests and my stay was very satisfying.

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

Great location

Guest: Kathie (Indianapolis)
Date of Stay: 01/14/12 Review Submitted: 01/29/12

This two bedroom two bath condo was great for a vacation for two couples. Lots of space and a well stocked kitchen for cooking. We loved the large balcony with a table and many chairs. We used it a lot and ate most of our meals there. The location is the best on St Thomas. It is within easy walking to the dive shop, Iggys beach bar/restaurant, two other very good restaurants, beach and swimming pools.

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, adventure seekers, girls getaway, families with young children, families with teenagers.

Amazing Vacation Rental

Guest: B&C (New York City)
Date of Stay: 12/10/11 Review Submitted: 01/09/12

My husband and I prefer vacation rentals to hotel rooms so we pretty know what to ask the owner and what to expect. This time however, we were surprised at EVERYTHING! Not only is the condo beautiful but the location, amenities on the property and the surrounding Bolongo Bay Resort have everything you need or want on vacation. This was our first visit to St. Thomas so all our friends gave us advice on what to do and where to go but aside from a taxi ride to Kmart and the supermarket (which if you need to go to either then go to TuTu Plaza where their both located) we really didn't feel the need to go hopping around the island or take a ferry over to St. Johns. For us there was no reason to. Gorgeous Bologo Beach was right outside our front door with plenty of sea turtles and underwater life to see while snorkeling. Water sports, entertainment and three restaurants to choose from were also right outside our front door. Best of all four pools each with different surroundings and views to enjoy. The cliff side pool was our favorite (be sure to get the code for the gate from Andrew.) What more do you need on vacation? So, back to the condo...the bedroom facing the ocean has one of the most comfortable beds we ever slept on while on vacation. No problems with the air conditioning. The residents that live there year round are very friendly. One even offered to drive us to the supermarket since we didn't rent a car (thanks Cindy.) There is always a member of the staff around whether it was housekeeping, maintenance or landscaper so if you have any questions or problems (which we didn't have except how to find the cliff side pool) once we did we it became our favorite. The hotel staff will help you with anything you need off site. Andrew is always available. I sent him 3 or 4 e-mails with question before we arrived and he responded to them all. Thanks Andrew for being so patience. Most off all thank you for the 5 Star accommodations. Connie & Billy

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.

Awesome!

Guest: Trey (Southlake, Texas)
Date of Stay: 07/21/11 Review Submitted: 08/22/11

Just got back from my Senior trip I took from me an a couple of buddies of mine from Texas! If you are looking for a great location on the ocean then look no further! Me and my friends had the times of our lives! We were close to town, the ocean, and a great bar right next door! Had a wonderful time and more than likely returning again next year to this same spot!

Recommended for:Girls getaway, families with teenagers.

Great Time in St. Thomas!

Guest: Andrea (Massachusetts)
Date of Stay: 07/11/11 Review Submitted: 08/04/11

My husband and I took our 2 children to St. Thomas for a "contrats on graduating" trip (1 from high school and 1 from college)....this condo and it's location was perfect for us and everyone loved the amazing views! Iggys Beach Bar and grill right next door was a big hit for our crew as well as relaxing time spent on the beach. The staff at next door Bolongo Bay Resort were also very friendly and arranged an amazing sail boat/snorkel trip for us that left out of Saphire Beach Marina, highly recommend this (fun and friendly staff and decent price with lunch and all you can drink included!). The condo owner Andrew is very organized and easy to work with. Having been to a few bad rentals in our days of travel I have to say that makes all the difference in the world!....thank you!

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers.

Great Location!!

Guest: Eric (Atlanta, GA)
Date of Stay: 05/19/11 Review Submitted: 06/29/11

I loved this condo and the location, Bolongo Bay, is great. The condo is nicely furnished, clean, has WIFI and is an end unit (NO noise from the neighbors). The views from the balcony of Bolongo Bay cant be beat. The complex has a nice pool with restaurant by the pool. There is a tiki bar/restaurant, Iggys, next door. Red Hook is an easy 5-10 minute drive. There are several restaurants and shops there. You can also catch a ferry to St. Johns and charter pleasure or fishing boats. The owner of the condo was easy to work and very assessable. We had one small issue upon arrival which he took care of quickly.

Recommended for:Sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway.

First time in St. Thomas but definitely not the last. Great place to stay!!

Guest: Todd (Atlanta)
Date of Stay: 05/19/11 Review Submitted: 06/10/11

Andrew, thank you for your help and the accommodations that made our visit to St. Thomas the best vacation I can remember. The location of your condo suited us to a tee and to have an end unit that overlooked some breathtaking scenery was great. I was spoiled with the privacy and quiet location you have and found the unit clean and well maintained. It was our first time in St. Thomas and to be just 3 miles from Red Hook shopping and business district along with the ferry to St. John made this a pleasant week. There are so many restaurants and bars in Red Hook (Big Bambooz…ask for Bethany and have the burger) and we also rented our boat for the snorkeling tour here. We drove around the entire island and I don’t think there is a place that is better located for a fun and active vacation than Bolongo Bay. Your place had plenty of room and I liked the floorplan better than some of the others we saw because it felt more open and roomy. We rented a Jeep from Budget and would suggest that to anyone who visits for a great way to see the island. I wanted to thank you for following up with us and making sure our maintenance item was addressed promptly. Things do go wrong from time to time but you handled it and we got back to having fun without any trouble. When we first saw the pictures of your place and the resort, they looked like publicity photos taken for an advertisement but we were delighted to find that these views were there for us to enjoy and photograph as well. Having Bolongo Bay Resort and IGGIE’s witin 200 yards from the condo was a great surprise. We loved the live music and family friendly atmosphere that also provided good times after the kiddies were in bed. The pool area was perfect for families and singles alike and parking was a breeze. I am grateful that we found your place and look forward to the next visit. Seven days was not enough but and we are already talking about our trip next year. I have told many people about my trip and will recommend your condo as “THE” place to stay when they are considering St. Thomas. Thanks again and have a great summer!

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.

Blast in Bolongo Bay!!

Guest: Andy (Atlanta)
Date of Stay: 05/19/11 Review Submitted: 05/31/11

One of the best vacations I have ever had! The location was fantastic...close to all the amenties, within 10 min drive to redhook harbour, The Port, and right next door to IGGIES and Bolongo Bay Resort. I couldn't have asked for a better location. The views from the patio at night were spectacular! Plenty of humming birds buzzing around and listening to the ocean at night was incredible! I would recommend staying here anytime...plus to top it off the owner is very easy to work with and very organized which made the stay even better. A+

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing, pet owners, adventure seekers, girls getaway, families with young children, families with teenagers.

Bolongo Bay Condo

Guest: tim (Gilmer, Texas, USA)
Date of Stay: 04/10/11 Review Submitted: 05/03/11

Although the condo had a really nice view and good restaurants nearby, we found the unit itself needed a lot of improvements. The blinds in the front bedroom were missing several panels and the light outside kept us awake. We had to tape foil to the windows to sleep. The lamp in the same bedroom didn't work. The bathroom had leftover soap from the previous tenants and no unused soap for us. The pool was great. I feel that the unit really needs some improvements and the bathrooms cleaner. I would not recommed this property to a friend or relative.

Owner response:Well there is nothing more frustrating as a homeowner than to never have been given the opportunity to address someone's issue(s). I never once heard from these people. If you read my other reviews you will notice that it is not common for me to receive a negative review. The blinds break constantly because of this thing called "wind" from the ocean. There are instructions in the welcome packet that tell you where the replacement blinds are located and how to install. If the lamp didn't work well my guess is a bulb was broken and this could have been easily resolved my contacting the maid and/or maintenance. I guess you can't please everyone. For those of you reading the reviews I would like you to know that I always make myself available for any comments or concerns during your stay. I have a full time maid on staff as well as maintenance. Please don't hesitate to contact me if I can help make your vacation better.

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