Rooms with a View

Guest: Jayne (Montgomery County, Pennsylvania USA)
Date of Stay: 12/25/11 Review Submitted: 01/07/12

We celebrated our 40th anniversary here with our two grown children and initially wondered whether the space would be "big" enough for four personalities. No problem! The kitchen is stocked with a range of pots and pans, a stainless collander, a fridge with ice maker, and a set of knives, so they made grouper ceviche and a salad of island greens (Starfish market) as a sweet dinner for us which we ate on the wrap around balcony. For a reasonable fee, you can order provisions in advance, and we did to cover breakfast and drinks after a late arrival on a holiday. So the kitchen was important to us. But the really stunning feature of these accommodations among a host of wonderful features is the balcony and its sight lines. We lived on that balcony! It was a place to watch the sun hit the clouds in the east and looking out the opposite direction, we could see it tinge the western clouds at sunset. That's the view for seeing the ferry and sailboats enter the harbor. We could hear music until 4 a.m. (New Year's Eve only) in the town and watch the cars and people at the Dolphin grocery market (within walking distance and well-stocked with everything). We had breakfast, late afternoon rum drinks, and late night conversations out on that stunning balcony. It was amusing one night to hear the collective sigh that went up downtown when the electricity went off in Cruz Bay, not an unusual occurrence but not a frequent one either. We heard it all from the balcony--tree frogs, a pair of parrots, and reggae. On our last day it rained briefly in the morning, so we saw at first a single rainbow and then a double rainbow straddling Cruz Bay--a fitting last blessing for a wonderful stay. We found these other amenities: Helpful literature, TV/DVD (should you need it) in two locations, a washer/dryer HE that comes in handy after snorkeling. The beds are quite comfortable, and circulating fans kept air flowing. Decorations are tasteful island style with lots of local art plus this fitting reminder on a tile: "Please conserve water" (since St. John gets all its water from 50" annual rainfall stored in cisterns). The 24/7 Grande Bay office made it possible for us to print out our boarding passes. La Plancha del Mar, Rhumb Lines, and for island comfort food So Go's were restaurant favorites. Take the $1 bus to Salt Pond for a roller coaster ride and stunning snorkeling. Or engage a taxi to pick you up after snorkeling Waterlemon Cay and seeing Annaberg ruins.

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

We will never have to search for another place to stay again!

Guest: John & Angie1 (Castle Rock, CO)
Date of Stay: 08/26/11 Review Submitted: 09/14/11

Our recent visit to St. John was one of the best we have had to date! We were there the last week of August for 10 nights and stayed in this lovely condo! This was our 4th visit to St. John and our 4th condo. I can honestly say, we will never search for another place to stay on this island...this unit has everything! The view from the deck is outstanding...we watched the ferries, we watched the sailboats, but best of all, we watched the sunsets during our very own "happy hour" every night. The deck is the true selling point to this unit and it doesn't get much better than this! I must admit, the central air was also an added benefit to a long hot day at the beach! I HIGHLY recommend this condo. The owner, Anna May, has been a true delight to deal with and trust me from experience, this is one of best places on the island! We have already reserved our stay there next year for a good friends wedding!

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

Guest: Diane, Sean (-)
Date of Stay: 04/26/11 Review Submitted: 07/04/11

Thank you for sharing your beautiful condo with us!! We loved everything about it, especially the best parking spot on the island!! The views are incredible and the sunsets spectacular. We visited a new beach every day and saw some amazing sea turtles, sting rays and many beautiful fish on our snorkeling adventures. On our last day we rented a dinghy and had a glorious day on the ocean. We loved your condo and all its furnishings. It is truly beautiful but yet extremely comfortable at the same time. Thanks again!

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Guest: Kerry (-)
Date of Stay: 06/19/11 Review Submitted: 07/04/11

We enjoyed our stay so much! It was great to celebrate my daughter's 21st birthday in your lovely condo, and St. John was FABULOUS! Can't wait to come back!! Your place is just the BEST!! Love the decor - you have done a great job - so Caribbean. Thanks for having everything we needed and more. Laurie and her husband are terrific. Couldn't imagine having better people to manage your place for you!

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Awesome condo! Pure luxury in an ideal setting!

Guest: Patty (-)
Date of Stay: 06/09/11 Review Submitted: 07/02/11

We had a wonderful time in St.John! Your condo is perfect! So beautifully decorated! It had everything we needed for our stay. Beach towels beach chairs and 'noodles' were great for the beaches.We used the blender every night and drank pina colodas while we sat on our balcony watching the sunset. We normally got carry out and ate almost every night on our balcony. Condo complex brand new, great out door pool and grounds well kept. Condo unit super clean! Bed very comfortable. The entire condo unit was gorgeous! Great decorating! Perfect condo in a central location in main town, perfect balcony with beautiful sunsets by the harbor and wonderful beaches! We would definitely recommend this condo to all of our family and friends.

Owner response:Come back soon!!

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

Picture Perfect!

Guest: Tim & Sally (Philadelphia, PA)
Date of Stay: 03/17/11 Review Submitted: 03/31/11

We loved your condo and had a wonderful relaxing vacation in beautiful St. John. What a perfect and convenient location, such an easy walk to all parts of town and close enough not only to enjoy the sights and sounds, but also be tempted by the aroma of Uncle Joe's BBQ!!! We started and finished every day on the balcony enjoying the amazing views over coffee & cocktails. Everything was perfect from start to finish, and we hope to return again next year.

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, adventure seekers, age 55+.

Almost Heaven

Guest: Island Lover (Pittsburgh, PA)
Date of Stay: 02/25/10 Review Submitted: 02/11/11

Excellent condo. Beautiful views from well furnished porch. Great location---very short walk to shops & fine restaurants & a leisurely hike to several exquisite beaches & snorkeling. We absolutely loved our stay in this unit---so clean & superbly equipped. This was our 10th visit to St. John & this condo made it our BEST visit. We cannot wait to return next year---hopefully for 2 weeks instead of 11 days like this time!

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

Guest: Debbie (-)
Date of Stay: 12/18/10 Review Submitted: 01/19/11

Your condo is lovely and we enjoyed eating on the balcony every day. Our hardest decision was which beach to go to - and the day it "rained" we went to the other side of the island, where it was not rainy at all. We have only one problem - we would like to move in and spend the winter here! We do not want to go home to the snow and cold.

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Fabulous!!

Guest: Angie (Atlanta)
Date of Stay: 12/03/10 Review Submitted: 12/11/10

Out of all of the places we have stayed during our travels to St. John, your home has been our favorite!! It was exactly as you described. The location is great and the views are incredible!! Your condo is clean, well-maintained, well-appointed and well-equipped with everything we needed for a great vacation! Thank you for sharing it with us! We can't wait to return and we will definitely stay here again!!

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, people with disabilities, sightseeing, girls getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers.

Best place in St. John

Guest: SallyR (Southwest Harbor, ME, USA)
Date of Stay: 11/14/10 Review Submitted: 11/22/10

This condo with a beautiful view of Cruz Bay is ideally situated, central to all the delights of Cruz Bay and only a short walk from some of the best beaches on the Island. To get to Coral Bay area you just hop on a bus or grab a taxi. The National Park Center is right there and ferries leave from a nearby dock for other destinations, should you for some strange reason what to leave St. John. The condo itself has all the creature comforts you can imagine. The convertible beds are very comfortable, the kitchen well equipped and the terrace the perfect place to catch the sunset and a rum punch at the end of a perfect day.

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