Fabulous time with fantastic weather and a great house!

Guest: suzimac (Dallas, TX)
Date of Stay: 10/16/11 Review Submitted: 10/25/11

We stayed mid week in October and the house was pretty great. The view and the location was wonderful if you like to be away from the hustle and bustle of Cruz Bay but close enough where you don't have to drive forever to get there. The house was stocked very well with a bunch of beach towels, regular towels, hand soap, and a fully equipped kitchen. They had individual pods of coffee for the Breville Keurig machine but if you like your coffee strong, I suggest you bring your own coffee and use the french press they have there also. We used the three bedrooms in the the main house. All three have their own bathrooms, two of the rooms have large televisions and the king beds are very comfortable. We didn't use the bedroom downstairs that is separate from the main part of the house. This room was smaller then the others with a huge bathroom that you have to step outside of your room to get to. It would be a great room for older kids or for a couple who don't mind a queen bed and wants extra privacy from the group staying at the main house. We didn't have to use the air conditioner at all during the day, we just opened the windows and let the breeze flow. The washer and dryer was a high efficiency front loader and they supplied the detergent which was great! The living area was comfy and the outside seating area was wonderful too! The pool with nicely cushioned chairs was a great place to hang out after exploring the island. We had Ted from Ted's Supper Club come out one evening and he made an incredible five course meal! We ate on the patio dining table under the stars! Casa Bueno is a fabulous house with breathtaking views! Don't miss out on Skinny Legs in Coral Bay for great burgers and Waterlemon Cay and Francis Bay for great snorkeling!

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

Heaven on earth!

Guest: Melissa (Little Rock, AR)
Date of Stay: 03/19/11 Review Submitted: 04/01/11

What a wonderful home on St John with a perfect location. In the middle of the island with a gorgeous view and very secluded even though there is an ice cream shop and 2 restaurants within walking distance. Extremely well maintained and beautiful indoor/outdoor living. Beds are very comfortable and sheets are divine.Will defintely stay here again when we visit the islands. Can't get any better than this! A great house for families!

Recommended for:Girls getaway, families with teenagers, romantic getaway, age 55+, families with young children.

superbowl 2011 casa bueno

Guest: staush (MANCHESYER MARYLAND)
Date of Stay: 01/30/11 Review Submitted: 02/07/11

10 days at the GOOD HOUSE..Casa Bueno.what a fantastic place to stay while in st .Johns..location perfect,view unbelievable and the house is set up really great. Easy access to all the great beaches and the towns of coral or cruz bay....The 3 main bedrooms in the upper house are all fit for anyone with the highest standards of quality and beauty,the 1 bedroom downstairs is certainly a room of lesser standards so you need to have someone along that are very young,flexible and have lower standards than the others staying in this great house.The house is truly the GEM of the mountain but possibly just for three couples, we positivly would come back and rent again...I rate this property as a 12 on a scale of 1 thru 10 !!!!!! absolutly fantastic in everyway the 4 th downstairs bedroom gets a rating of a weak 6 and would never put myself or any of my guest in the position of having to bunk there.You will love your stay at this GREAT house and dealing with the owners is a very pleasant exsperience,hopefully they will rent to us again after I bashed the lower room,

Owner response:I apologize that the lower room was not up to your standards. We are slowy adding new bedding to each room and artwork. I have recently purchased some new bedding and artwork for the house. It unfortunately takes time and money. We have worked very hard to have the entire home kept in perfect condition since purchasing it in oct. 2009. We added a a/cto the downstairs room that was not there prior to purchasing home, and also added a new hot water heater. It is a great room for someone who appreciates quiet and likes to sleep late. Although the roosters seem to add to that problem. For that we added sound machines. It is one of my favorite rooms in the house because the bathroom is so unique. It is my daughters room and she loves it. she saw 2 deer running across the woods while showering. Beautiful view. I would personally like to know why you did not approve. I can be reached through Marc's email and he will forward it to me. Sincerely, proud owner of Casa Bueno

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

SPECTACULAR

Guest: EKKB (West Chester,PA)
Date of Stay: 12/21/10 Review Submitted: 12/31/10

Just returned from an amazing stay. This place is gorgeous!! The view breathtaking. We felt at home immediately. From the roomy bedrooms to the fully stocked kitchen to the privacy we had. This place was heaven on earth. We snorkeled with turtles everyday and swam each morning and afternoon. Bordeaux is away from it all yet easily accessible to beaches and town. Salt Pond and Lameshur were the best this week.Skinny Legs burgers -I miss you. Colorful Corner helped guide us home. I would recommend this beautiful house to all.Thanks for sharing Wellborns - enjoy your piece of paradise.Thanks for the memories!!!

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

Hurricane Earl!!!

Guest: BonesAndBabies (Little Rock, AR)
Date of Stay: 08/28/10 Review Submitted: 09/02/10

We had an amazing time at Casa Bueno, even thought Hurricane Earl robbed us of 2 days! One thing we can say... not only is this villa beautiful and quaint but is amazingly hurricane proof. 100 mph winds didn't even make the shutters rattle!! All in all we had a great week and can't wait to come back for another week with friends!

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, romantic getaway, age 55+, tourists without a car, pet owners, sightseeing.

AMAZING!

Guest: Kevin & Nancy (Bloomington, MN)
Date of Stay: 06/19/10 Review Submitted: 07/21/10

We loved Casa Bueno! We were there with our two teenage children who really enjoyed having their very own bedroom and bathroom. This home is absolutely gorgeous and the view like none other on the island. We grilled out most evenings, enjoying the deck - table for 8, sofa sitting area, pool and yes, the view. Delightful in every way! The breezes throughout made it comfortable with no need for air conditioning. Fresh flowers were such a nice touch and made us feel welcome immediately. It really was perfect and a vacation that we will forever cherish in our memory. The central location was great too. We would do it all over again!

Recommended for:Families with teenagers, romantic getaway, age 55+.

Casa Hermosa or Casa Fabulosa Take Your Pick

Guest: Chris (Raleigh, NC)
Date of Stay: 07/08/10 Review Submitted: 07/19/10

My wife and I, and two other couples stayed at Case Bueno in July 2010. The description of the property on this website does not do it justice. It is like an Italian villa with amazing views of Tortola and the northeast part of the island, including part of Coral Bay. The bedrooms are beautiful, and each have a private bath. The nightly breezes from the huge covered porch into the house are incredible. We hope to come back again soon.

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

One of the Best

Guest: Carla & Ron (Michigan)
Date of Stay: 04/16/10 Review Submitted: 05/05/10

Having been coming to STJ since 1977 I have pretty well stayed all over the island, this year's stay at Casa Buena was by far the best. My wife and I were looking for a place that was secluded yet accessiable and this truly fit the bill, the quiteness of the location was remarkable. The pictures that are posted on the VRBO site for this villa do not do the place justice, it is better than the pics. and that is not always the case. The owners have clearly put their own touches to the residence and it shines because of it. Carla and I thank you for making it available to us.

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, age 55+.

BETTER than excellent!

Guest: Karen & Craig (Neenah, WI)
Date of Stay: 04/03/10 Review Submitted: 04/21/10

The villa is GORGEOUS and the view is breathtaking! The site is secluded feeling, yet a close drive to all the best beaches and activities. The property manager was SO helpful and the condition of the home was spotless. We were ready to re-book immediately for next year, but the week was taken already! Don't hesitate if YOUR week is available to "lock it in"... you'll be very glad you did.

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

Dee and Rick, Casco, Maine

Guest: Dee and Rick (Casco, Maine)
Date of Stay: 03/09/10 Review Submitted: 04/06/10

We stayed in Casa Bueno for 10 glorious days. It was our 8th trip to the Island and, by far, the best. It is difficult to add anything to what all has been said in previous reviews but we certainly add our own enthusiasm at being able to stay in such a lovely home. It is a home and we appreciate the owners sharing it with us.The feel of the house is warm and welcoming and every thought has been given to equiping it more than adequently with first rate amenities. We found the location to be perfect for travel anywhere on the Island. We discovered Sweet Plantains, a small, unassuming restaurant in Coral Bay where we had a very special meal and, amongst other things, took an interesting four-wheel drive trip down into Little Lameshur Bay,a favorite beach. One also needs to drive out toward the East End to visit Miss Vie's and have some of her conch fritters. Marc Miller was of great help, meeting us at Starfish and showing us the way. We knew we could call on him for anything that we might need but everything was so perfect we never needed to call. We feel very lucky to have discovered Casa Bueno and certainly hope to be able to stay there again.

Recommended for:Girls getaway, families with teenagers, romantic getaway, age 55+, sightseeing.