Astonishingly beautiful!

Guest: Rachel (Chicago. IL)
Date of Stay: 12/25/11 Review Submitted: 01/02/12

My family loved everything about this place. I had purposely hidden the online photos I saw of it before we got there, so their surprise at every detail when we got there would be bigger. But even I was surprised -- the gorgeous and accurate online photos still don't capture the feeling of being there. The property is fresh and clean and solid, and every bit of it is well-planned-out. We loved the shady veranda for our coffee and lazy afternoons; we loved shuttling back and forth between the pool and the hot tub; and I even enjoyed cooking simple dinners in the well-stocked kitchen with amazing views of the BVI. My sand-averse husband may be the first person ever to visit St. John without setting foot on the beach, but he absolutely adored reading his kindle on the veranda -- the most relaxed I've seen him in years. The rest of us sampled the delights of the North Shore beaches and Salt Pond beach, and had one afternoon doing the tourist thing in Cruz Bay. We spent one day on a sailboat (Long Distance out of Coral Bay, highly recommended), learning to snorkel and enjoying the water. We ate at Miss Lucy's a couple nights: delicious food and incredible beachside ambiance. There are plenty of things left for us to do on St. John, but this was the right balance of activity and laziness for us. We got all the help we could have asked for from the hospitable owner before we got there, and even got a phone call from her while we were there. She was great.

Owner response:I'm so glad you enjoyed your vacation. The veranda is so comfy-reading, relaxing, and watching the view-what a great way to relax.

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

Beautiful island, amazing fully equipped home, breathtaking views, one of the best!

Guest: CMKS (Georgetown, TX)
Date of Stay: 07/19/11 Review Submitted: 08/22/11

We loved Bay Rum Breeze from the second we entered. There is a cool breeze that greets you as you look at the amazing views. With a more than fully equipped kitchen, amazing sound system, showers that allow you to look at other islands as you shampoo, your daily thought: is this place for real? Nyesha from Viva was great as well. My favorite night on the island was just grilling outdoors at Bay Rum Breeze, listening to music, and relaxing with my family. You won't be disappointed!

Owner response:We're glad you had a nice time and hope you'll come to stay again.

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

Fabulous Villa in Excellent Location

Guest: Frances (Northern California)
Date of Stay: 06/20/11 Review Submitted: 06/30/11

We enjoyed visiting St. John, a very pristine island full of nature, and Bay Rum Breeze on Mamey Peak was a centrally located villa from which it was easy to explore the island. There truly is a pleasant breeze! It's a beautiful house with many thoughtful amenities such as coolers and ice packs so you can pack a lunch for outings; floaties for the beaches; beach chairs, umbrella, and so much more. Kitchen and laundry room are well-supplied for convenience. Beach towels and totes are provided. Unobstructed and unparalleled views from the pool and hot tub. There are several decks, my favorite is the upper floor deck for viewing stars at night. Our i-Pad pointed out all the constellations and star names! On top of that, premium bedding and towels; movies, books and games. We enjoyed an old Hitchcock flick. Finally, if you MUST do some work, the WiFi and our AT&T cell phones worked great. Thank you, owners, for a lovely stay.

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

Elaine - Alpharetta, GA

Guest: Elaine S. (Alpharetta)
Date of Stay: 04/01/11 Review Submitted: 04/18/11

Bay Rum Breeze was wonderful in every way! We went on a family vacation and the minute we walked into this beautiful home, the children jumped in the pool. The view is breathtaking and the house is beautifully decorated and well appointed. We could not have asked for more! The bedrooms are actually suites with outside showers. The outside showers were the biggest hit! Now everyone wants one in their bathroom at home! The sound system in Bay Rum Breeze is fantastic and we enjoyed it inside & outside whenever we were there. Cooking was even a pleasure in this home because the kitchen is so big and well equipped and the outside grill area is tremendous. We even grilled the fish that the guys caught deep sea fishing. This home is so peaceful and we feel so fortunate to have found such a gorgeous home with a pool and a fantastic view too. Being in the mountains is even better than we anticipated because we had a nice, cool breeze at night and didn't really need the ac. There are several great beaches that are very close by and not crowded. We rarely went into town because we spent most of our time between the house, Coral Bay, Trump Bay and Maho Bay snorkeling and just enjoying ourselves. The house and premises are extremely clean and well taken care of, exactly as described and shown on VRBO. Actually, it was more beautiful that the photos showed. The owner was wonderful and very helpful in every way. We can't wait to go back. I would definitely recommend this property to all friends, relatives and anyone reading this............

Owner response:We're glad you enjoyed our villa and hope you'll visit again. ---Ellen and Gary

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

Bay Rum Breeze Is Perfect !

Guest: Tina (Long Island New York)
Date of Stay: 02/20/11 Review Submitted: 02/25/11

Beautiful home! Design and furnishings are top notch and the attention to detail is evident. The view is gorgous and we could see it from not only the pool, but our bedroom and shower too ! The gourmet kitchen has everything you could want. Location is perfect for the north shore beaches and Coral Bay and Cruz bay too. The home is larger than the photos show and the owner, Ellen, was really helpful.

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

PRIVATE TREASURE WITH BREATHTAKING VIEWS

Guest: C&W (Syracuse, New York USA)
Date of Stay: 02/05/11 Review Submitted: 02/17/11

On our first visit to St. John's, we could not have felt more welcome to the island. Our villa, Bay Rum Breeze, was spectacular, with great amenities and an awesome view. We liked the location, very private and quiet but close to the beaches and Coral Bay area. We spent many evenings taking in the spectacular views of Coral Bay from the patio and restful nights up on the star gazing deck where the view was just as incredible. Watching the breathtaking sunrise every morning was worth the vacation. The gourmet kitchen is wonderfully equipped with every amenity that you could want. Stunning granite countertops are the centerpiece of the kitchen. The villa has the perfect floor plan for private bedrooms with beautifully tiled outdoor showers. We spent most of our time on the patio where we could take advantage of the beautiful pool and hot tub. We found VIVA Villa’s very organized, efficient and easy to work with. Our greeter Nyiesha was an unexpected plus. Our thanks to the owners for sharing their home with us and taking such pride in their villa. We can’t wait to return.

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

Absolutely amazing!

Guest: South Dakota Island junkies (Spearfish, SD)
Date of Stay: 01/29/11 Review Submitted: 02/12/11

Bay Rum Breeze is the ultimate vacation home! It is very obvious that a lot of thought went into the construction of this house. There is an incredible view of Coral Bay from every room in the house...even the outdoor showers! The bedrooms are situated for privacy and have great built-ins in the large closets. The kitchen was beautiful and was supplied with every utensil we could have needed. The open concept kitchen, dining and living were so spacious and comfortable. We truly felt right at home. As awesome as the inside of the house was, we actually spent most of our time on the outside patio and deck. It is difficult to describe how amazing the outdoor living space is at Bay Rum Breeze. A built-in gas grill, plush outdoor furniture and a hot tub with a killer view...who could ask for anything more?! We will definitely return to Bay Rum Breeze!

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

Perfect Vacation Getaway

Guest: GemmaRoo (New City, New York, USA)
Date of Stay: 11/11/10 Review Submitted: 12/06/10

What an awesome place this is. The house is stunning with everything you can imagine right at your disposal. I think the listing description is very accurate! The views were exceptional and spectacular as promised; we got up at 6am twice while we were there just to witness the amazing colors rising above the British Virgin Islands in the distance at sunrise. And the stargazing deck offered the perfect setting to hang out, drink some wine, and see the stars.... The place is really really spacious. The bedrooms were large and comfortable (and I loved the built in beautiful wood furniture in all the bedroom closets- what a great touch!). With the cool breezes you feel up on this peak at night and the ceiling fans going, we didn't even need to use the AC which was a pleasant surprise (I like fresh air so much better!). All the windows are screened too so I didn't feel like the bugs were taking over! I loved the extra large kitchen; even on vacation I like to cook occasionally so I really appreciated the kitchen having everything I have in my kitchen at home. And the granite on the kitchen countertop was the most amazing design we'd ever seen. Truly a piece of art! We did go out for meals quite a bit though and I thought this place was located very close to some amazing beaches and restaurants (Skinny's was a memorable hamburger joint we went to which was maybe 5 minutes away). Most of the restaurants are in Cruz Bay though which isn't too far from Bay Rum Breeze (we ate out there several nights). Without a doubt, we are definitely going to stay here again!

Owner response:We're glad you enjoyed your visit and hope you will come again.

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