Vacation Rentals by Owner

Blue Horizons Villa

Guest: Joy (New York)
Date of Stay: 02/17/12 Review Submitted: 02/27/12

I recently had the pleasure of spending a week at the Blue Horizons Villa in St. Thomas. What a wonderful experience. The house was exactly as shown in the pictures and the view of the surrounding area was spectacular. Debi, the house manager, was so pleasant and she stopped by on a few occasions to make sure we were confortable and to make sure we didn't need anything. The house came with everything but our personal effects. Beach towels, pots, pans, soaps, towels, new washer and dryer, some condiments and of course the beautiful pool. The lounges, umbrellas and deck furniture were all new and the grounds were well taken care of. A great time was had by all. We would certainly want to rent out this Villa again for our next reunion and highly recommend it to anyone looking for a spacious and lovely villa.

Owner response:thank you for the very kind words. I look forward to you coming back next trip.

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

gorgeous island

Guest: Deb H. (Cincinnati OH)
Date of Stay: 12/10/11 Review Submitted: 12/30/11

My family and I thoroughly enjoyed our stay at your villa. The views from the villa were amazing and was very nice and comfortable - I would have been just as happy staying at the villa the whole week as I was touring the island. I loved using the binoculars at the villa; it was fun investigating the island and its wildlife from the comforts of the covered porch. The books there were also a nice touch and added to our relaxation. The beaches on St. Thomas and St. John were some of the most beautiful I have ever seen!! Island driving was an adventure, but fun once we got used to it!! Thanks, again for sharing your villa with us. We look forward to visiting again, Deb H. Cincinnati OH

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

Paradise Found!

Guest: Melissa & Kirk (Kensington, MD)
Date of Stay: 07/10/11 Review Submitted: 07/25/11

Blue Horizons Villa is the perfect place to enjoy St. Thomas and to have a "home-base" for day trips to neighboring islands. The view is so spectacular and the house is very charming, spacious and relaxing - a perfect getaway in the Caribbean. We were welcomed at the airport by Debi, the house manager, and she provided us with excellent advice and recommendations and made us feel very welcome. She checked in on us frequently and made us feel so welcome and taken care of. We loved the location of the villa - we felt as though we were close to everything yet being up on top of the mountain gave us beautiful views, quiet away from the busy town and cool Caribbean breezes that kept the heat and bugs away. This villa (and Debi) are true treasures of St. Thomas - you can't help but feel relaxed and happy sitting by the pool watching cruise ships come and go. Also, every meal we ate out was excellent; from burgers to seafood and from little pubs to fancier restaurants, we enjoyed each meal very much. Thank you to Louis for the suggestion to begin each greeting with "Good morning, good afternoon," etc. ~ we found people to be very polite and friendly and we were happy to know the proper way to greet one another on St. Thomas. Thank you to Debi for recommending Sib's; we arrived on a Sunday evening when many shops & restaurants were closed - Sib's was open and we had a delicious meal and just a short ride back to the villa afterwards - we enjoyed it so much we ate there again at the end of our trip. We had a fabulous vacation at Blue Horizons Villa and we recommend it very highly.

Owner response:Melissa thank you very much for the glowing review and I hope to see you back next year.

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

Spectacular! Tremendous! Serene!

Guest: Pat Meyer (River Falls, Wisconsin)
Date of Stay: 02/20/11 Review Submitted: 02/27/11

Six of us ladies from Wisconsin spent a week at this wonderful home away from home and couldn't have asked for anything better. The villa was roomy, clean, had everything we needed, and was a quiet, serene place for all of us to unwind and find some "quiet" in our lives. We ventured out pretty much every day for some reason or another and driving the windy, hilly roads were quite an adventure to say the least. Hopefully we'll get the rental van back to the airport in one piece. We always loved coming home to our awesome view and quiet away from the crowds. Debi was great and was there for anything we needed. We did have a trasher bird that seemed to think he was staying with us for the week. One night we came home from dinner and found him in the master bedroom eating a candy bar that he found on the bedside table. We had quite a laugh trying to get him coaxed outside. We came across a few other strange critters, but it kept things interesting. As far as activities & restaurants - we ate at Duffy's Love Shack and Hook, Line & Sinker which were just "okay"....Iggies on the Beach was our favorite. We spent the afternoon at their beach, had a great dinner, and stayed for the live music. We spent a day at St. John's also which is something everyone should do when staying on St. Thomas. We ate a few of our meals right here at the villa and ate out on the deck with the wonderul twinkling lights of the harbors. It was something we've never experienced before on a vacation. Louis & Debi - thank you so much for everything you have done to make our vacation week the best it could be. We couldn't have asked for anything more. These Wisconsin Girls are sad to have to go back home to below zero temps and the new 20 inches of snow that fell while we were gone. Thanks again for a wonderful vacation!

Owner response:Thank you for your kind words. I am very happy that you had a good time and hope to see you back soon.

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

Ten days of pure fun!

Guest: Nancy & Ron (Surprise, AZ)
Date of Stay: 01/12/11 Review Submitted: 01/29/11

We stayed in this lovely villa with three other couples who came to St. Thomas to attend a beach wedding. We were pleasantly surprised when we arrived as the views from this villa were magnificent. We so enjoyed the pool and were pleased it was out in the sun. However, it we wanted shade there were four large umbrellas with double wide lounge chairs under each. The porch was used as we ate all meals outside. The house was extremely clean, bright, and very cheerful. We would definitely stay here again. We appreciated the way the villa was kept up. Thanks for making this a memorable time for us.

Owner response:Thank you for the kind words. I really hope we will see you again soon.

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

Wonderful View

Guest: Jenny (Red River, NM USA)
Date of Stay: 10/13/10 Review Submitted: 10/26/10

This house was great for our two combined families. This owner is wonderful to work with, and it is extremely nice to have someone on the island while you are there that can respond to the guests (he has someone that is local that you can call for information or assistance.) The private pool was my son's favorite part of the trip. I would highly recommend St. Thomas and this particular house. You cannot have a better view!!

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

Nicer than the pictures show

Guest: Michael S. (Bellefonte, PA)
Date of Stay: 08/17/10 Review Submitted: 09/14/10

Just a quick note to say thanks for allowing us to stay at your home during our vacation to saint thomas. It was a beautiful property and we all had so much fun there & exploring the islands. When I first walked into the house I was happy to see that it was nicer than the pictures had shown. Debbie was so wonderful and welcoming. My only regret is only staying one week. There is so much to see and do it was hard to pack everything into just one week. The house was beautiful with great views. Everything was as it is described. Very large, open rooms, high ceilings. We had everything we needed at the house.

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

Ideal St Thomas Setting

Guest: Kim K. (Milwaukee, WI)
Date of Stay: 04/24/10 Review Submitted: 06/04/10

We had a wonderful week at your St Thomas house! The view, pool, and layout of the house made it an ideal setting. My parents travelled with us so having the bedroom downstairs meant that they did not have to get up at the crack of dawn with our 3 and 1 year old girls! The full size crib meant our 1 year old slept just as good as she does at home and everyone was happy! Mornings on the porch were one of our favorite times of the day. The house and surrounding property had plenty for the girls to explore-namely the iguana's, lizards, and birds! We definitely enjoyed dinners on the porch and in fact, grilled out every night we were there. We appreciated the fact that it was a bit cooler up at the house than down on the beach. Magen's Bay Beach was superb. We were a little worried about having to drive to the beach rather than walk but Magen's Bay Beach is so convenient that we often went there twice in a day. Beautiful sand, lots of shade when we felt hot, crystal clear water, and friendly people. The house and location totally suited us and the needs of our young children. If we return to St Thomas we would love to stay at your place again!

Owner response:Thank you for all of the kind words and we hope to have you back in the future.

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

Fabulous home in St Thomas!

Guest: cosmos01 (Dallas)
Date of Stay: 03/29/10 Review Submitted: 03/29/10

I fell in love with this beautiful home. I could have not left the property for the entire vacation! The home was clean and decorated so beautifully. The linens where that of a 5 star resort and the owner was so helpful to us. The 5 minute drive to the beach was great and the restaurants close by were delicious....but we ate a lot of meals at the house and sat outside on the patio and just enjoyed. One of my favorite things was to wake up every morning and watch the cruise ships come in! I cant wait to go back to the beautiful island of St Thomas.

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

A Blue Horizon Escape for Everyone!

Guest: Susie759 (Indiana)
Date of Stay: 02/19/10 Review Submitted: 05/24/10

My husband and I stayed at this great house in February. It was just the place we needed to escape and unwind from the Indiana winter snows. The home was extremely comfortable with plenty of room for any size family, couples or a girls vacation. Very clean. The view of the island from this mountain house deck are absolutely breath taking. The photos listed are up to date and accurate. The owner and property manager were very courteous and were there to assist with any requests. A car/suv 4x4 is a must for this location.

Owner response:Susie, I really appreciate the kind words and hope to see you back next year. Susie mentioned that you need a 4x4 but this is only if you plan on going off of the main roads. I just rent a little compact when I go and it is fine. There are very few places on the island that you really need a 4x4 and typically not places tourists will even know about.

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

Blue Horizon

Guest: fol (lincoln,ne)
Date of Stay: 02/13/10 Review Submitted: 03/23/10

We had a marvelous time, very glad we were at the top of the hill.. If you want a spectacular view and a nice house at a great price ,this is the house for you.

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

Beautiful place, at the top of the world! (if you can find it)

Guest: pete6243 (Huntington, NY)
Date of Stay: 02/01/10 Review Submitted: 03/25/10

Wonderful large updated home with great views. Lots of decking and a nice pool, but a jacuzzi would have been great. It may be centrally located and on the highest peak, but it took us lots of time & practice to be able to find it with our rented car. If you can find a st. thomas program for your GPS, by all means get it, it will be well worth the investment to not only find this place, but to get around the island in general.

Owner response:Eventhough the guest above gave my house a 5 out of 5 stars I dont want anyone to be afraid of getting to the house. The roads St. Thomas are confusing and now gps does work there on an iphone or blackberry which does make it easier. The guest above also sent me this email below a few days after he got home Dear Sir; I pray you found the villa in as good condition as we received it. We enjoyed it and it was better then what we expected. Your villa was the perfect place for us and I may be interested, in the future, of maybe renting twice a year for other adventures.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, romantic getaway.

Amazing views, beautiful vacation retreat!

Guest: LoveBug10 (Dallas)
Date of Stay: 06/11/09 Review Submitted: 04/20/10

A perfect retreat in St. Thomas! The house is simply amazing. The view from the balcony is the most beautiful view on the island. It is open, spacious and comfortable for more than one family traveling together. The balcony provides a beautiful setting for dining or peaceful moment reading in the hammock. The pool and deck are an added bonus. The house has great linens and a fully stocked kitchen. We would love to rent this amazing retreat year after year. The owners know everything there is to know about the island. They were so helpful in planning a perfect vacation! It is fabulous!

Owner response:Thanks for the great review we hope to see you year after year.

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

what a view and so relaxing

Guest: country (new york)
Date of Stay: 03/02/09 Review Submitted: 03/06/09

We just got back from the house and it was the most incredible view we saw on the entire island. There is no reason to ever leave this house. The house manager was very nice and we did not need a car since the house manager got us our own driver while we were there. He just needed a 30 minute notice and he was there. It was also fun watching all of the iguana in the backyard each moring. The tropical breeze up that high is constant and at night we ever got a little cold. I would recommend this Villa to anyone and plan on going back next year for a longer stay

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, pet owners, romantic getaway, sightseeing.