My husband and are long time St. John islanders - we consider it our 2nd home. I specifically picked "Cloud 9" villa for its West Indies Style, its pool and the views you have looking out over St. John to St. Thomas and beyond - the awesome sunsets and at night the twinkling lights of St. Thomas - breathtaking - all of this from Cloud 9.

If you have more than two people (we did not), with its West Indies Style, Cloud 9 gives you plenty of privacy - to retreat to your own bedroom/bungalow - with very comfortable rooms and beds and large bathrooms. The kitchen has everything you need to cook and we did cook meals and ate outside on the deck under the gazebo. With the lush foliage around the villa, you have plenty of privacy. The main house and bedroom were very comfortable and homey - the house was very clean and check-in and out was a breeze. We took books to read - but with the views - we just could not make ourselves read the books, the views were just too amazing! The house is in a great location for day trips to a different beach and snorkeling spot each day - we headed out each morning early - picking up sandwiches from a different shop each day - then returning home back to Cloud 9 for dips in the pool and views that just keep on going.

Now with all that said - as an islander I have to tell you this " St. John is a tropical island - this is not home, things are different here, there are bugs, mosquitos and cute Iguanas small and large. So go prepared - just like in the mountains in the summertime - be prepared - take bug replant wipes and spray with you; once you get there, put on your shopping list "flying bug spray" you can purchase this from either the Star Fish or Dolphin markets.

Remember it is an island - on island time - always say good morning - good afternoon - good evening - when starting a conversation; get up early to enjoy the morning and the day.

We will be back!