Vacation Rentals by Owner

Just as nice the second time!

Guest: Carolyn D.
Date of Stay: 03/31/12 Review Submitted: 04/10/12

I just returned from my second visit to this condo, and it was like coming home. The sound of the surf below is so calming and great to fall asleep to at night. Everything you need is here: a clean, full kitchen with dishwasher and garbage disposal, a washer and dryer, two comfortable bedrooms and bathrooms. It is conveniently located with Mim's and Iggy's just steps away. You can sit on the deck and watch turtles and rays swimming in the sea below, and the constant breeze is all you need to stay comfortable (altho there is air conditioning). The owners are very pleasant and attentive. I hesitate to be too flattering, only because I don't want competition -- there will definitely be a third visit!

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Breath taking amazing

Guest: resha (texas)
Date of Stay: 03/14/12 Review Submitted: 03/26/12

We rented this condo from Ed and Nikki we had an amazing time on the island. The condo was full of amenities conveniently located not to far from airport easy access to bay area where you can catch a ferry to St. John. The condo was clean having the full kitchen, washer, and dryer was definitely a plus, we were able to avoid having to eat out every meal. Our kids enjoyed the swimming in the bay with sea turtles, the bolongo water attractions had plenty of things to keep kids happy and busy all day. VERY IMPRESSED we plan to make this trip again next year and stay in the condo it was great!!!!

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

Paradise Truly Found

Guest: Carolyn D.
Date of Stay: 01/07/12 Review Submitted: 02/23/12

We stayed at Nikki and Ed's condo from January 7 until February 11, 2012, and it was absolutely wonderful. The constant breeze off the water prevented the need for ever turning on the A/C (altho units are in the living room and both bedrooms), and the sound of the surf below was so relaxing. We had everything we needed, including a washer and dryer. Definitely take the washer/dryer into consideration when you are packing! The kitchen is fully equipped with range, oven, microwave, toaster oven, coffee maker, ice maker, garbage disposal, blender, etc. There are three beautiful pools to enjoy, nearby Iggy's Beach Bar and Mim's Restaurant, with live music to listen to at night over the sound of the surf. We truly loved our stay here, and will definitely come back another year. Thank you, Nikki and Ed.

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We had a wonderful new years at Ed and Nikki's place

Guest: Ash (New haven,CT)
Date of Stay: 12/31/11 Review Submitted: 01/31/12

My wife and I, along another couple stayed over at this place for the new years and first week of January. We had a great time. The property was in great shape and was exactly how the owners described it in their website More than that , I liked the oweners personally. I had a wonderful experience any time we spoke to them while the booking process and even later. In fact, we forgot to carry our keys, which we realised once, we reached the property. One phone call to Nikki and she was great in handling the situation. She arranged for a spare set in no time. The views were great. We had access to all the Bolongo Bay resort facilities ,while staying in our own house. ...Best of both worlds. I am sure we will go their again and Thanks again Nikki and Ed for letting us use ur condo.

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

We had a wonderful new years at Ed and Nikki's place

Guest: Ash (New haven,CT)
Date of Stay: 12/31/11 Review Submitted: 01/31/12

My wife and I, along another couple stayed over at this place for the new years and first week of January. We had a great time. The property was in great shape and was exactly how the owners described it in their website More than that , I liked the oweners personally. I had a wonderful experience any time we spoke to them while the booking process and even later. In fact, we forgot to carry our keys, which we realised once, we reached the property. One phone call to Nikki and she was great in handling the situation. She arranged for a spare set in no time. The views were great. We had access to all the Bolongo Bay resort facilities ,while staying in our own house. ...Best of both worlds. I am sure we will go their again and Thanks again Nikki and Ed for letting us use ur condo.

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

Christmas in Paradise

Guest: jill v.
Date of Stay: 12/21/11 Review Submitted: 01/09/12

Ed & Nikki, Thank you so much for sharing your home with us while we spent Christmas in St. Thomas. It was our best vacation ever. We couldn't have asked for more. The welcome letter was great, very helpfull explaining all the wonderfull places to visit. Thank you for supplying the snorkling gear for all 3 of our kids. They really got used alot! Also, the sand toys were great for our 8 year old. We already want to return! Almost everyday we went to a different beach! I never got so much R&R on vacation with our kids! And they were completely occupied with all the different snorkling adventures at all the different beaches! We can't wait to return! Thanks again, Jill Vermaas

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Great time, great condo

Guest: Mike (Shrewsbury, MA. USA)
Date of Stay: 07/27/11 Review Submitted: 08/04/11

This condo is part of Watergate Villas East. There are 4 buildings #17, 16, 15 and 14. 17 and 16 have the pool in front and are closest to the resort and major party place Iggies. All of the units in this condo have a balcony facing the ocean. I really like the location of this unit up on the 3rd level (only a 1/2 level up from the parking lot which runs behind all the units) for it's view with the rocks in front and the Iguanas crawling on them along the privacy of not having a pool crowd in front of you and less noise from the band and folks at the resort. Along with the pool mentioned above there are other condo's up on top of the hill that have an agreement to share pools. We spent one evening up in their pool watching the sunset. This pool is smaller but has two sides that appear to hang over a cliff. Really really cool. The unit itself was very up to date with all the appliances you could ask for. TV's and cable were better than we have at our own home. Knowing it had a washer/dryer we were able to pack lighter and that worked out great. Everything we could possibly need was there. Unit was very clean and nicely decorated. Air conditioners were fairly new and worked great. Ceiling fans in every room which I favored since I love to hear the ocean. Ed and Nikki were always available by phone for our questions and answered email promptly. Bolongo Bay itself is a great place to vacation. Food at both the restaurants was first rate. We also spent a lot of time at Iggies. We rented a car and learned to drive on the left and deal with some very steep and windy roads. We visited Megan's bay which was a fantastic beach. Also I loved the way the local's take care of you. For example, you can be out in the water on a float and have a drink brought out to you. Very cool. Not a good snorkel beach though. Coki beach was awesome for snorkeling and is right next to the coral world ocean park (which was being renovated while we were there and thus closed). Here the locals come by to offer you food, chairs, drinks whatever you need (they work on commission from the restaurant) at what I thought was a reasonable price. We had a wedding at Bolongo Bay resort next door and the staff was incredible. Lori our wedding planner did a fantastic job and it could not have been more perfect. One last thing to note... the islanders are very friendly, very helpful but also very laid back. Be patient, no need to rush, enjoy your vacation.

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

Great location - easy access to all parts of the island

Guest: Yvonne (Mantua, OH)
Date of Stay: 06/14/11 Review Submitted: 07/02/11

Condo was in a great central location; it was easy to get to all spots on the island. The condo was well stocked with towels, linens, beach chairs, coolers to make it easy to pack up and head out for the day. There was plenty of room for the four of us and our two teenage sons had plenty of space to spread out in. One consideration would be the rolling blackouts; they came at various times and it was hard to gage when they would occur. Just make sure you have plenty on snacks on hand to hold you over until the power comes back on. Condo was in great shape and we had a wonderful time!

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

Don't rent this condo!!!

Guest: deb (glocester, ri)
Date of Stay: 05/21/11 Review Submitted: 06/09/11

I rented this condo from 5/21/2011-5/24/11 for my daughter's destination wedding. Nikki was very helpful and answered all my emails promptly until I received an email from her on 5/20/11 (the day before we were arriving) stating that the condo had been robbed. The TVs had been stolen and the robbers entered by breaking a window in the living room. I emailed her stating my concerns, no TVs and the safety of the condo-no response. When were arrived at the condo there was a piece of plywood propped up on the outside of the window & inside was a jagged hole of broken glass. No one came to repair the broken window until 5/23/11 @ 11am when we were dressing for my daughter's wedding. What an intrusion on my daughter's special day! I emailed Nikki again asking for some credit on the rental, again no response! They never gave us the courtesy of even responding to the emails, never mind a credit! Don't rent this condo!!

Owner response:On Friday, 5/20/11,our agent discovered 2 of 3 TVs were stoled and they broke and entered through a living room window which is 7 ft above the floor. Time was too short to have the repairs completed on Friday and weekend repair is impossible. The broken glass in window could only be removed by the repairman and presented no threat or danger to the renters. The condo was secured and posed no risk to our guests. Our condo was cleaned and in excellent condition upon the renters arrival. As you can see from the theme of this guests comments, her main objective was to get a reduction in the rental. Then she complained that the window was not repaired but then complained when the window was repaired at our earliets possible date. The repaired window is not near the bedrooms or baths. I too am sorry we had a robbery.

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Wonderful trip/Great condo

Guest: Stephen (New York)
Date of Stay: 04/12/11 Review Submitted: 05/16/11

Stayed here for a week in mid-April. I loved the location. The condo was great, roomy, and well kept. The pools were great. There is a really beautiful pool at the top of the condo complex that was a bit of a walk but well worth it. We loved the Lobster Grille. The food was tremendous. The restaurant (called something different during the day) was wonderful for breakfast. Two things: get a car. Although the roads can be crazy, it's worth having a car. You are centrally located to everything. Also, if you have a young one (we had a 1 year old) some of the table tops are glass. We needed to have 50 eyes with the little one. Also, the owners are great. Very responsive. We have family in St. Thomas and will definitely use this condo again.

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

Wonderful accomodations

Guest: Gaby (Norristown, PA)
Date of Stay: 04/05/11 Review Submitted: 04/13/11

Hi Ed and Nikki, Thank you so much for letting us stay at your beautiful condo. The location was splendid. We ate breakfast every morning on the balcony overlooking the morning sunrise. The layout of the condo was great, perfect bedroom for those who like the sun shining in during the morning and the other bedroom for those who like to stay out late at Iggies and sleep in a bit without the blasting sun! Everything was within walking distance, the beach, Iggies, Mims, and Lobster Grill. The condo was immaculate and well kept with a nice island decor. We had all the amenities needed (I especially loved the snazzy mixer/blender so I could make my own Pina Colada's). I cannot emphasize how magnificant the view was from the balcony. The iguanas were cute too looking down! Nikki was very prompt in all our correspondence and the welcome packet was very helpful. I would happily recommend this place to all my friends and would go back in a heartbeat. This was my first time renting a place vs. hotel or all inclusive and well worth it. Thank you again for letting us get a taste of paradise once again at an affordable price.

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

The beautiful sound of the sea

Guest: Haggis (London, Canada)
Date of Stay: 03/12/11 Review Submitted: 03/28/11

We rented Nikki and Ed's condo March 12 - 19 and loved every minute. We loved falling asleep to the sound of waves below our balcony and waking to the same sound. The condo was very clean, comfortable and well appointed with lots of TVs, internet, etc. The beach and facilities at Bolongo Bay Resort are available to condo residents and we enjoyed walking the beach every morning. We had a fabulous dinner at The Lobster Grille and another at Mims (both at the resort). Iggies was great for casual lunch and delicious "Painkillers". Jet skiing and snorkeling are also available. We took our rented car to St. John's for a wonderful day of touring and hiking. A highlight of the trip was the New Horizons cruise to the British Virgin Islands. This was a very memorable vacation with the right mix of relaxation and adventures. Thanks again Nikki and Ed.

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

Great location and awesome apartment

Guest: Zoran (US)
Date of Stay: 12/22/10 Review Submitted: 01/22/11

I booked this apartment for my parents for Christmas and New Years 2010. They absolutely loved it. The views are great, close to the beach with restaurants and a bar. The apartment was well kept up and spacious. The area is secluded, but close to everything else on St Thomas.

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Home away from home

Guest: Pam (Fredericksburg, VA)
Date of Stay: 11/06/10 Review Submitted: 11/15/10

We just returned from a week on St Thomas. This property was everything we expected and more. Morning coffee and evening cocktails on the deck each day never got old. The short walk to Bolongo Bay Beach Resort was great. Iggie's, The Lobster Grille and Mim's Seaside Bistro were convenient for food and drink. Snorkeling in Bolongo Bay was terrific. We saw fish, rays and turtles. We would definitely stay here again. Thanks Nikki and Ed for sharing your portion of paradise.

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

Nice Vacation!

Guest: Bobby (Huntersvile, NC USA)
Date of Stay: 07/31/10 Review Submitted: 08/10/10

Property was exactly what we expected. Great location will all the amenities we could want and/or use. Great view from balcony to watch turtles, rays and even cruise lines leaving out/coming in. Iguanas kept us entertained morning and night. Just minutes from downtown, Red Hook area. Great times had at Iggies. Wednesday nite was great with firewalker, limbo show. Complex has access to three swimming pools- all just a short walk from unit.

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

The Perfect Vacation

Guest: Carol & Kurt (Milford, CT)
Date of Stay: 04/11/10 Review Submitted: 04/24/10

Dear Nikki and Ed, Thank you so much for sharing your slice of paradise with our family. We had one of the most relaxing vacations thus far and we can't wait to come back and do it all over again! My husband and I loved getting up early every morning for the sunrise, and sitting out on the balcony having our coffee...that was the ultimate beginning to each day. Thank you again.

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

Best family vacation ever!

Guest: Chris, Shelly and family (Monument, CO)
Date of Stay: 03/19/10 Review Submitted: 04/07/10

Thank you, Ed and Nikki, for making it possible for my family to spend ten incredible days in paradise! The condo was absolutely wonderful - very clean, comfortable and well-supplied. And the location is ideal! We rented a car (a must I think) and were able to get to all the wonderful locations on the island. Magen's Bay and Coki Beach were our favorites but the beauty of Lindquist is hard to beat. We had the most wonderful sunset dinner at Mafolie's Restaurant. Of course, Charlotte Amalie has so much to do and see as well. Best of all, we could stay right there at Bolongo Bay and enjoy all the amenities available whether swimming at the condo pool, eating at Iggie's after a day at the beach or using the paddle boats at the resort. We sailed to St. John on an excursion right there from Bolongo Bay resort and had a fantastic day snorkeling and sailing. My family agrees that this was the best vacation ever!!

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, families with teenagers, sightseeing.

Just returned

Guest: S&J&V&D (Alma MI)
Date of Stay: 03/02/10 Review Submitted: 03/24/10

We just returned from your condo on the 16th of March, after 2 wonderful weeks there!!! It was great, a little more humid than last time we were there. It was everything that we expected. We had a great time, we had real good luck with taxi's because we choose not to rent a car this time.

Recommended for:Families with teenagers, girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

A really great place to stay!!

Guest: Noel,Sandy, Bob and Lee (West Palm Beach, Fl)
Date of Stay: 02/08/10 Review Submitted: 02/16/10

We totally agree with all other comments. We’d only add that the condo is within 10/15 minutes driving distance to Coki Beach and Sapphire Beach and about 25/30 minutes to Magens Bay. We even took the ferry to St Johns - 10 minutes down the road to Red Hook dock -round trip $50 for the car and four of us. There are three good restaurants with in walking distance and you’re not that far from town. The condo was perfect, the location was perfect and St Thomas is the perfect place to vacation.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, sightseeing.

Guest: Bill & Linda2 (Geneva, IL)
Date of Stay: 01/25/10 Review Submitted: 01/25/10

Beautiful area of the island to stay on and a comfortable, clean, relaxing condo to stay in. The owners of the unit and the managers at the complex are very responsive and easy to work with. With all features of the condo and the Bolongo Resort available to you, you can't beat the price. Sunset Point pool was our favorite. This unit made for a wonderful return trip to Bolongo Bay for us as it truly felt like a home away from home. Thank you.

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2nd Visit - Just as Wonderful

Guest: Bill & Linda2 (Geneva, IL)
Date of Stay: 01/09/10 Review Submitted: 02/06/11

This 2 week stay was a return visit to this condo with only a year between our visits, but improvements had been made to the kitchen, which shows the owners are involved and hands on. Again, we found the comforts of home which was important with our long stay. Helpful tips from owners helped with grocery shopping, restaurants, activities. Treated ourselves to 2 very nice dinners at one of their recommendations (Banana Tree Grille) and one we found ourselves (Oceana). Make a visit to Iggie's right on the beach. Took the car ferry to St. John twice and found an off the beaten path beach accessible by 4-wheel only. Drive St. John and see what an unspoiled island is like. Met herds of goats, wild donkeys, and a huge tortoise walking the roads. Can't say enough about the beautiful beaches on both islands. Snorkeled with sea turtles at Buck Island on the Heavenly Days Katamaran at Bolongo Bay resort, snorkeled Coki Beach, Bolongo Bay, and at Lameshur Bay on St. John. The condo has everything you need to make your vacation all it can be. Thanks again Ed and Nikki. This has made St. Thomas one of our top places to return to.

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

perfect vacation spot

Guest: Jeff and Jan (Oak Grove ,MO U.S.A.)
Date of Stay: 01/03/10 Review Submitted: 01/15/10

The property was exactly as shown in the photo's. Owner had a book with beaches, restaurants and sites of interest with directions and descriptions of each, as well as a map to locate these places. There was also a listing of grocery store locations as well as a big K-Mart. The balcony was a great place to watch the sunrise and relax with a drink after a day at one of the beaches.there was so much to see and do that we never even watched TV. I would recommend this property to anyone wanting a nice quiet getaway. One thing we found out on our own was taxi's were plentiful but a little high and renting a car was the way to go, just be careful with the driveways and go slow as they all have a nice dip.

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

Best Vacation Ever!

Guest: Scarlett and Chip (Lone Wolf, OK /US)
Date of Stay: 10/07/09 Review Submitted: 10/20/09

Thank you so much Nikki and Ed for allowing us to use your condo. It was in the best location. In a short walk down the beach we had Mim's, which had the best lobster and stuffed mushrooms; Iggies, a fun place to end your day; and The Lobster Grille, located in the Bolongo Bay Resort. Next to Iggies is the St. Thomas Diving Club. They offer diving lessons as well as diving and snorkeling guide. They people there were great, we spent 3 day diving with them. Every morning we enjoyed coffee on the balcony to the relaxing sound of the waves. We had some of the best sleep of our lives while staying there. The beds were comfy and everything about the condo was so relaxing. We had the best vacation of our lives! Thanks again. Scarlett and Chip Oct. 20, 2009

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

Guest: Raji & Ram (Roanoke, VA)
Date of Stay: 08/19/09 Review Submitted: 08/19/09

Rating A++. Great condominium, owners are friendly, and prompt. Reasonable cost for a very good place to stay. Owners provide lot of useful info to new comers. Decently maintained property, relaxing evenings, beautiful sunrise, full moons from balcony. Definite place to keep in mind when visiting with kids. We will definitely rent the same property next time and yes we will definitely revisit USVI.

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Guest: Bob & Denise (Duncanville, TX)
Date of Stay: 08/08/09 Review Submitted: 08/08/09

We can't wait to come back! The condo was perfect - especially the balcony overlooking the beach and the iguanas sunning themselves on the rocks every afternoon. The pull out couch was great for the couple of nights our granddaughters stayed with us. They were staying with their other grandparents at Bolongo Bay Beach Resort, just a short walk down the beach - we could wave at them from the balcony. The set up was perfect for us. My granddaughters and I found great seashells on the beach. The condo had everything we needed including beach towels and ice chests for the beach. Our guys went on a fishing trip while we were there and the little restaurant by the pool, Mims I believe, prpared our fish several different ways for $15 per person with sides. It was a deal that couldn't be beat and was the best fish we ever ate. Thank you for sharing your little piece of paradise with us.

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 06/13/09 Review Submitted: 06/13/09

This place was awesome! The condo was clean and modern, nice flat screen TV in all rooms. The kitchenette was very useful for having our foods/drinks any time to enjoy the huge balcony, aww., wish we were there now. Staying on the bay was wonderful. Every morning we could watch the fishing boats leave and in the afternoon when they come back in. The location was not far from red ridge which provided excellent espresso' and a delightful place to comsumme sushi...I would recommend any to stay here and have the full comforts of home along with the peaceful sounds of the tides as they moved in and out. What a truly relaxing place in the midst of this very crazy winter.Go stay and enjoy St Thomas at a slow pace. This place was excellent AAAAAAAAA++++ Cheers to Nikki and Ed for sharing this quiet getaway!!! Charity M.-Las Vegas, NV

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 02/01/09 Review Submitted: 02/10/09

This place was awesome! The condo was clean and modern, nice flat screen TV in all rooms. The kitchenette was very useful for having our foods/drinks any time to enjoy the huge balcony, aww., wish we were there now. Staying on the bay was wonderful. Every morning we could watch the fishing boats leave and in the afternoon when they come back in. The location was not far from red ridge which provided excellent espresso' and a delightful place to comsumme sushi...I would recommend any to stay here and have the full comforts of home along with the peaceful sounds of the tides as they moved in and out. What a truly relaxing place in the midst of this very crazy winter.Go stay and enjoy St Thomas at a slow pace. This place was excellent AAAAAAAAA++++ Cheers to Nikki and Ed for sharing this quiet getaway!!! C.Mitchell-Las Vegas

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Guest: Catfan (Ashland, KY)
Date of Stay: 12/01/08 Review Submitted: 12/10/08

What can we say...it was perfect!! We spent a week in November in paradise. Anyone wanting a great getaway, this is the perfect chance to experience what life is like on the island. The condo was immaculate, spacious & well equipped. It offered everything we needed to enjoy ourselves in a beautiful, comfortable home like setting. And having a washer & dryer in the condo was a real plus. It makes packing much easier!! The view is amazing. I loved having my coffee on the deck every morning & watching the sunrise. Then just a short walk on the beach to an amazing breakfast pool/beachside. What a life!! We snorkeled, saw beautiful sunsets, walked to dinner & generally basked in the sun. Something we don't usually get to do in November. There is nothing like the blue of the Caribbean to soothe. Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful piece of paradise. It is everything the VRBO listing describes & more.

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