Secret Luxury. Villa with Swimming Pool, dock, beach and dinghy

Blessed to spend a week in paradise with my fians! The Great House Villa certainly lived up to all the hype I had read on these reviews. As mentioned by many - Cathryn was great to work with and Saga was awesome. Saga stopped by every day to make sure we had everything we needed. It was our first time to the Virgin Islands and I can’t imagine a better location. The peacefulness and beauty of Jost east side is perfection. This combined with the dinghy, is really the key to the perfect blend of relaxation and amazing adventures . With calm seas each day we were able to visit each of the places Cathryn points out in her day trip ideas (Bubbly pool, Great Harbour, White Bay, Sandy Spit, Sandy Cay). We loved them all - hard to pick out a favorite! It’s hard to add to what others have said - the grounds of the house are gorgeous - sweeping views, beautiful gardens, starlit nights - gosh, I really miss it! The interior of the house is wonderfully decorated throughout and really does have all the amenities - topped off by amazing views from every room (even the bathrooms!).The plunge pool and outdoor showers were a perfect complement to the tropical weather. I can't even express all of my gratitude to Kathrn and will be back very soon!

Blessed to spend a week in paradise with my wife and our best friends (another couple)! The Great House Villa certainly lived up to all the hype I had read on these reviews. As mentioned by many - Cathryn was great to work with and Saga was awesome. Saga stopped by every day to make sure we had everything we needed.

It was our first time to the Virgin Islands and I can’t imagine a better location. The peacefulness and beauty of Jost east side is perfection. This combined with the dinghy, is really the key to the perfect blend of relaxation and amazing adventures . With calm seas each day we were able to visit each of the places Cathryn points out in her day trip ideas (Bubbly pool, Great Harbour, White Bay, Sandy Spit, Sandy Cay). We loved them all - hard to pick out a favorite!

It’s hard to add to what others have said - the grounds of the house are gorgeous - sweeping views, beautiful gardens, starlit nights - gosh, I really miss it! The interior of the house is wonderfully decorated throughout and really does have all the amenities - topped off by amazing views from every room (even the bathrooms!). We cooked breakfast on the grill outside every morning (mainly just because we could and it was beautiful out there!) The plunge pool and outdoor showers were a perfect complement to the tropical weather.

Can’t say enough about this vacation and our stay at the Great House!

We had a wonderful vacation! Catherine provided all the information we needed to coordinate the details of our stay. Saga was truly AMAZING. The attention he gives to the villa and its grounds was evident. Saga also went out of his way to make sure we were enjoying our time on Jost. He helped us coordinate a day trip to The Baths and a hike to the Bubbly Pool.

The Villa is perfect: exquisite views, sea breezes, a plunge pool, and space for everyone. Waking up to the sunrise was a great start to each day. Even though it was warm in August, the constant breezes, as well as the ceiling fans kept us comfortable. The mosquitoes I read about weren’t an issue until we had a rainy day…then they were out in force, but the bug spray we brought did the trick.

Following Catherine’s instructions and with Saga’s help, provisioning was accomplished without a hitch. The kitchen was well stocked, so we enjoyed cooking and using the grill. The washer and dryer also came in handy.

The dinghy was a blast; we used it to go to Foxy’s in Great Harbor, Taboo and Bee Line Bar across the way. We were also able to kayak one day, but we stayed near the dock. The beach is beyond amazing. I worried about having shade, but there were ample trees near the water. We were able to snorkel from the beach; the reef was incredible.

We were sad to say goodbye to the starlit nights and peaceful quiet, but we will definitely be back!

I have been coming to Jost Van Dyke for many years and stayed in many places on the island. Great house is perfect for people that want all the calm and quite that side of the island has to offer with all the quality amenities that many island villas don't have (large kitchen, washing machine & dryer, etc). Catherine was wonderful to work with. She was quick to respond to emails and very accommodating. The care taker, Saga, was very attentive and helpful with whatever we might have needed. He came and checked in on us most mornings and would cut up a fresh coconut from one of the trees around the house (very tasty!). I would highly recommend a stay in great house for a quite and 'off the beaten path' stay while having all the luxuries.

We rented The Great House last week an had an amazing time. The home is idyllically set on a hill above the water on the east end of Jost. Saga, the caretaker, is wonderful and does and amazing job with the property and the lush landscaping. If you want relaxation away from the congestion of St. Thomas or Tortola, this home has it all!