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Et bord med hvid dug og stole, med udsigt over kysten med både og bakker.
Et soveværelse med seng, bogreol, skrivebord, stol og loftventilator.
Solnedgang over kysten med både på rolige bølger, omgivet af bakker.
Et badeværelse med et mønstret bruseforhæng, en træhylde med sammenfoldede håndklæder og et flisegulv.
Et hyggeligt køkken med træbjælker, et køleskab, en komfur og et fjernsyn på et træstel.

Anmeldelser

9,4 ud af 10.
Enestående

Højdepunkter

  • Fantastiske naturoplevelser
    Gæsterne elsker stedets udendørsområder.
  • Spil
    Et sjældent fund – prøv de mange forskellige spil, der tilbydes på stedet.
  • Central beliggenhed
    Du er aldrig langt fra din destination med denne praktiske beliggenhed.
  • Oplev nærliggende seværdigheder
    Nær Johnson Bay
1 badeværelsePlads til 4 personer

Populære faciliteter

  • Terrasse
  • Grill
  • Køleskab
  • Internet
  • Mulighed for parkering på stedet

Udforsk området

Åbn kort
st. john vi
  • Place, Johnson Bay
    ‪4 min. gang‬
  • Place, Virgin Islands National Park
    ‪3 min. kørsel‬
  • Place, Trunk Bay
    ‪40 min. kørsel‬

Sovepladser

0 soveværelser (4 sovepladser)

Soveværelse 1

1 queensize-seng

1 badeværelse

Badeværelse 1

Toilet · Kun brusekabine

Områder

Terrasse eller gårdhave
Køkken
Have
Spiseområde

Om overnatningsstedet

enkle, overkommelige med henblik

Nyrenoveret og lige åbnet for erhvervslivet efter de to 5 kategorier orkaner, der ramte os i september 2017 (gården og nogle af ydermurerne har stadig brug for noget maleri, plantning og genopbygning af byggeprocessen), men vi har nu en bredere og lettere køre vej, nye trappe (selvom stadig mange af dem) og i lejligheden: nye gulve, ny maling, nye inventar, apparater og meget mere. Heldigvis har vi stadig den betagende udsigt elsket af vores gæster. Hvis du leder efter et fredeligt, charmerende sted at bo med en fantastisk udsigt? Enkelhed er stedet for dig. Lejligheden indeholder queen size seng og en hems med fuld madras, et lille køkken og et lille badeværelse. Glasskydedøre i soveværelset / stuen åbne for en dæk, hvor du kan slappe af med udsigt over turkis farvande, grønne bjergskråninger og de omkringliggende Britiske Jomfruøer. Lounge på solrige dæk og se ud på udsigten over bugten i morgen kaffe, grill og spise indendørs eller udendørs, mens du nyder udsigten og passatvinde, der holder lejligheden breezy (der er loft fans og en ekstra etage fan også hvis det er nødvendigt) eller sparke tilbage og hvile efter snorkling og vandreture på nærliggende VI National Park. Hvis du heldig nok til at være her på den fuldmåne, den sølvfarvede havet, er et syn du ikke vil glemme. Enkelhed er beliggende 10 minutters fra hvide sandstrande ideel til svømning eller solbadning med masser af parkering og skjulte stier at udforske, gode restauranter, shopping, fiskeri, sejlads, og vandsport. Der er strande, og en restaurant / bar i gåafstand så godt. Med det sagt, enkelhed er ikke en luksuriøs villa, det er en lille rustik lejlighed målrettet til de mere nede-på-jorden rejsende, der ønsker at udforske naturen og simple living, da der er ingen air-condition, vaskemaskine og min livlige familieliv ovenpå. Coral Bay tilbyder levende musik om aftenen på en lang række restauranter og barer, hvor du kan nyde øen drikkevarer eller fest. Mange yoga og meditation klasser bliver tilbudt i løbet af minutter ejendom.
Udover enkelhed består komplekset af ejerens hovedhus, som er besat af din vært og hendes to livlige sønner.
Den overkommelige prisfastsættelse kan lade dig blive længere, eller forkæle dig selv med en dags sejl eller massage.

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Lignende overnatningssteder

Husregler

Indtjekning efter kl. 15.00
Udtjekning inden kl. 10.00
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Børn

Børn i alderen 0-17 år er tilladt
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Begivenheder

Arrangementer er ikke tilladt
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Kæledyr

Kæledyr er ikke tilladt
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Rygning

Rygning er tilladt: I udvalgte områder
$25 extra a night each for third and fourth person smoking is not allowed in the apartment , only outside on the eck
minimum three-night stay
We have to meet in order to show you some of the way as the gps doesn’t work on my side of the island and to show you how to get on my driveway

Vigtige oplysninger

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Overnatningsstedets nr.: 479904vb
Dette overnatningssted administreres af en privat vært (en person, der ikke udlejer som virksomhed eller erhverv). EUs forbrugerlov, herunder fortrydelsesret, gælder ikke for din reservation. Din reservation er dog dækket af din private værts afbestillingsregler.
Gebyrer for ekstra opredninger kan forekomme og varierer afhængigt af overnatningsstedets politik
Gyldigt billed-ID og kreditkort, debetkort eller kontant depositum kan være påkrævet ved indtjekning til dækning af påløbende udgifter
Særlige ønsker afhænger af tilgængelighed ved indtjekning og kan medføre ekstra gebyrer. Særlige ønsker kan ikke garanteres
Fester og events for grupper er strengt forbudt på stedet
Værten har ikke angivet, om der er en kuliltealarm på overnatningsstedet. Medbring evt. egen alarm.
Værten har angivet, at der er en røgalarm på overnatningsstedet
Overnatningsstedets sikkerhedsforanstaltninger inkluderer brandslukker, førstehjælpskasse og lås med dødbolt
Dette overnatningssted har udendørsområder såsom altaner, balkoner eller terrasser, der muligvis ikke er egnede for børn. Hvis du har spørgsmål, anbefaler vi, at du kontakter overnatningsstedet inden ankomst for at bekræfte, at de har et passende værelse til dig

Om området

Skt. John

Denne lejlighed befinder sig tæt på bugten i Skt. John. Dem, der søger oplevelser, kan kigge forbi Tortola-havn til krydstogtskibe, mens naturelskere kan besøge Virgin Islands National Park og Cinnamon Bay Beach. Oplevelser som jetski og kajakroning giver gode muligheder for at komme ud på eller i det omgivende vand, eller du kan tage på eventyr ved at afprøve vandre-/cykelruter og ridning i nærheden.
Kort
st. john vi

Hvad ligger i nærheden?

  • Johnson Bay - 4 min. gang - 0.4 km
  • Virgin Islands National Park - 3 min. kørsel - 2.4 km
  • Cinnamon Bay Beach - 34 min. kørsel - 14.7 km
  • Cruz Bay Beach - 38 min. kørsel - 19.5 km
  • Trunk Bay - 40 min. kørsel - 15.6 km

Sådan kommer du rundt

  • St. Thomas (SPB-St. Thomas Seaplane Base) - 81 min. kørsel

Restauranter

  • ‪Skinny Legs - ‬5 min. kørsel
  • ‪Trunk Bay Beach Bar - ‬25 min. kørsel
  • Pirates Bight
  • ‪Maho Crossroads - ‬12 min. kørsel
  • ‪Shambles - ‬21 min. kørsel

Ofte stillede spørgsmål

Er enkle, overkommelige med henblik et kæledyrsvenligt overnatningssted?

Nej, kæledyr er ikke tilladt på dette overnatningssted.

Hvad koster det at overnatte hos enkle, overkommelige med henblik?

Priserne for 1 nat for 2 voksne hos enkle, overkommelige med henblik den 30. sep. 2026 starter fra 2.921 kr., inkl. skatter og gebyrer, fra og med den 21. sep. 2026. Denne pris er baseret på den laveste pris pr. nat fundet inden for de seneste 24 timer for ophold i de næste 30 dage. Priser kan til enhver tid ændres. Vælg dine datoer for mere præcise priser.

Hvor meget koster parkering hos enkle, overkommelige med henblik?

Der er mulighed for parkering på overnatningsstedet.

Hvornår er indtjekning på enkle, overkommelige med henblik?

Indtjekning starter kl. 15.00.

Hvornår er udtjekning på enkle, overkommelige med henblik?

Udtjekning er kl. 10.00.

Hvor ligger enkle, overkommelige med henblik?

Dette lejlighedskompleks ligger tæt på bugten, kun 0,4 km fra Virgin Islands Coral Reef National Monument og 2,5 km fra Virgin Islands National Park. Derudover ligger Johnson Bay og Emmaus Moravian Church ca. 5 km derfra.

Anmeldelser

9,4

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Bedømmelse på 10 − Fremragende. 31 af i alt 38 anmeldelser
Bedømmelse på 8 − Udmærket. 5 af i alt 38 anmeldelser
Bedømmelse på 6 − Okay. 0 af i alt 38 anmeldelser
Bedømmelse på 4 − Dårligt. 0 af i alt 38 anmeldelser
Bedømmelse på 2 − Forfærdeligt. 2 af i alt 38 anmeldelser

9,4/10

Rengøring

9,6/10

Indtjekning

9,8/10

Kommunikation

9,8/10

Området

9,6/10

Annoncens rigtighed

Anmeldelser

Verificeret anmeldelse

10/10 Fremragende

Synes godt om: Rengøring, indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed
Comfortable and cozy with everything we needed. View was incredible and Shira was very helpful and nice!
Overnattede 6 nætter i april 2026
Verificeret anmeldelse

10/10 Fremragende

Synes godt om: Rengøring, indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed
Shira was amazing and made sure our stay was perfect. She kept us up to date and gave us great recommendations for dinners. Our room was clean and exactly as described. The view was fantastic and I enjoyed my coffee on the porch every morning. I would love to come back and stay again.
Overnattede 4 nætter i marts 2026
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10/10 Fremragende

Synes godt om: Rengøring, indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed
I was very comfortable at Simplicity, and found Shira to be welcoming, helpful and informative. Everything I needed and that beautiful view to wake up to! It more than met my expectations and I’d be glad to stay there again.
Overnattede 4 nætter i januar 2026
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10/10 Fremragende

Synes godt om: Rengøring, indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed
Absolutely the best “simply perfect” place on the island to stay. We loved the view and instantly felt at home. It felt private even though the lovely host lives upstairs. The breeze in early March was fabulous through the apartment. We enjoyed the location and every quirk or perk about it! This will be our choice every time as long as the host continues to rent her gem! Thank you
View from the bed however can have a full view with curtains open.
View from property
View from property
Overnattede 7 nætter i februar 2026
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10/10 Fremragende

Synes godt om: Rengøring, indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed
It is a lovely place with an amazing view. The property had everything we needed including extras. The use of a cooler and beach towels was wonderful. Shira was very helpful with ideas of places to visit on the island. Waking up to the amazing view every morning was quite an experience.
Overnattede 3 nætter i januar 2026
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8/10 Godt

Synes godt om: Rengøring, indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed

Great, inexpensive cottage!

This property has everything you need for a simple stay on the island. Best if you're comfortable driving St. John's roads and driveways!
Overnattede 8 nætter i april 2025
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10/10 Fremragende

Synes godt om: Rengøring, indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed

Had a great time!

We had a wonderful stay. Shira was helpful in preparing us for our stay.
Overnattede 7 nætter i april 2024
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10/10 Fremragende

Synes godt om: Rengøring, indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed

Calabash abode

Great location amenities and host. Was the perfect perch for us to hang while exploring StJohn
Overnattede 8 nætter i april 2022
Svar fra VrboOwner den 23. maj 2022
thank you so much for being great guests, hope to see you again
Verificeret anmeldelse

10/10 Fremragende

Synes godt om: Rengøring, indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed

Great Place in Paradise

Perfectly good place, location, and description to start our trip in Love City. Shira was great to work with, communicated well and helped us so much. We loved sitting on the patio in the mornings and evenings Gingy the cat . Thanks so much Shira!
Overnattede 3 nætter i juni 2025
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10/10 Fremragende

Synes godt om: Rengøring, indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed

Beautiful Bay Views

This property has everything you need for your base camp. The breathtaking views are worth the climb. Friendly host and all nature has to offer.
Overnattede 7 nætter i februar 2024
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10/10 Fremragende

Synes godt om: Rengøring, indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed

Perfect Getaway

Shira is a wonderful host! We loved the little apartment, it fit our needs perfectly as we were looking for a slower/more relaxed pace on STJ. Definitely looking forward to our return visit & will stay here again if it’s available.
Overnattede 4 nætter i juli 2020
Svar fra VrboOwner den 31. jul. 2020
Thank you so much, you were great guests to have and you are always welcome
Verificeret anmeldelse

10/10 Fremragende

Synes godt om: Rengøring, indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed

Perfect landing

Perfect landing for a wonderful stay on the Coral Bay side of the island. Everything we needed was here. Shira greeted us warmly and set us up for a great vacation. Easy access to plenty of swimming and snorkeling spots.
Overnattede 9 nætter i marts 2023
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10/10 Fremragende

Awesome deal for a simple place on St. John

If you want a GREAT deal on St. John- this is the place to stay. Clean simple place on the east end with a super view. Great little kitchen too. We came to St. John not for a super fancy hotel or villa, but a great place to come home to for a hot shower and clean comfy bed. We found our place!
Svar fra VrboOwner den 25. mar. 2020
Thank you so much guys, you were a joy to have as guests. You are always welcome back
Verificeret anmeldelse

10/10 Fremragende

Synes godt om: Rengøring, indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed

Clean and comfortable, fantastic view, fun location

My wife and I stayed for a week. It was exactly as advertised and what we expected. It was clean, well equipped, quiet, and fun. We like the location especially in regards to Salt Pond beach. Is it the fanciest place on St John, no, but its nice and we spend most of our days on the beach. We think it's a nice match to the vibe we love about St. John.
Overnattede 7 nætter i november 2024
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10/10 Fremragende

Synes godt om: Rengøring, indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed

A quick stay in paradise

Great 3 nights just outside Coral Bay, St John. The unit had everything we needed and more. Shira was a hoot giving us the run down of the unit. Really enjoyed being able to watch the sunrise from bed with a view to of the water... truly magical.
Overnattede 3 nætter i november 2023
Svar fra VrboOwner den 27. nov. 2023
Thanks guys, you were amazing guests. Hope to see you again
Fra arkiv

10/10 Fremragende

Fabulous view apartment

Had a great time at Shira's place. She met us in town and led us to her place( beer ready for us in the refrig!), and then got out the map to orient us to the island. The apartment was private and had everything we needed to be comfortable. Excellent price for a stay in Coral Bay. I would definitely recommend her place.
Overnattede 5 nætter i november 2016
Svar fra VrboOwner den 25. mar. 2020
Thank you so much, you were great guests to have. Hope to see you again
Verificeret anmeldelse

10/10 Fremragende

Synes godt om: Rengøring, indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed

Peaceful Retreat

Shira was very friendly, communicative, and helpful. Her sons met us and showed us the way when we arrived. Our stay was peaceful and comfortable. Highly recommend renting a Jeep while you are visiting St. John and/or St. Thomas. Most of the roads on both islands are definitely not ideal for smaller cars. Including the driveway at Estate Saint Quaco and Zimmerman.
Overnattede 3 nætter i januar 2023
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8/10 Godt

Synes godt om: Rengøring, indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed

Affordable Option

The apartment provides everything a couple needs for a week. However, we were surprised to find that the property was directly under the owner's home and that the outdoor deck area lacks privacy and is very small. Although it was not a problem for us, you may want to know that there are approximately 40 stairs leading up from the parking area to the apartment. The friendly little orange kitty, that was a regular visitor, really made our trip.
Overnattede 8 nætter i december 2022
Svar fra VrboOwner den 10. mar. 2023
Thank you so much for the review, I'm surprised you did not realize that I am living upstairs as it is written twice as well as the number of stairs. The cat is adorable, sorry we didn't let you take it.
Fra arkiv

8/10 Godt

Economical and functional

We came to St. John to snorkel and found Calabash Boom a central location to the best reefs. We really enjoyed our private deck with beautiful view and an adjacent area to hang all our wet gear after our day in the water. It has a great BBQ and the kitchen has a 6 burner range and a slow cooker. 2 screened patio doors provided lots of ventilation. Small things are often important and having lots of electrical outlets to charge our assorted electronics came in really handy. Our lovely hostess was helpful but not meddling. In a nut shell the place really worked for us. Thank you Shira!
Overnattede 8 nætter i marts 2017
Svar fra VrboOwner den 25. mar. 2020
Dear Joan, thanks for the review. You guys were a joy to have and are welcomed anytime
Fra arkiv

10/10 Fremragende

Simply Wonderful

My husband and I just returned from our first trip to St. John. We chose to stay at Shira's "Simplicity". If you are the "luxury resort" type, Simplicity is not for you. If you want a simple and well-appointed little spot to call home as you get out and really explore the beautiful island of St. John, don't hesitate to book this place. It is simple. It's also one of the most affordable places on the island. It has a view from the deck, and BED, that can't be beat. We literally fell asleep and woke up to views of the Caribbean every night and day. It was clean and appointed with all we needed, right down to a blow dryer for my hair :) The kitchen had all we needed in order to enjoy our breakfasts and lunches in the apartment. The bed is comfy and the ocean breeze and fan's kept us comfortable every night. It was safe and in the perfect location for us since we wanted to be on the quieter side of the island. Shira was kind enough to offer to meet us in Cruz Bay so we could follow her to her place since it was our first time on the island. My husband and I wanted to have a grand adventure on St. John, and that we did. And we are grateful to Shira for providing us with the perfect place to start!
Svar fra VrboOwner den 25. mar. 2020
Thank you so much for the review, you guys were awesome, friendly ,and definitely welcome back anytime.
Fra arkiv

10/10 Fremragende

Best value/water view in Coral Bay

This was our fourth trip to St. John and it won't be our last, as we now own a piece of property overlooking Coral Bay Harbor. Simple living is just what this lovely studio apartment had to offer, but the view from the deck was anything but simple. We wish our property had as breathtaking a view as this one. For two people who love to cook, the six burner stove and deck grill were a pleasant surprise. Local produce from Josephine's nursery and fresh caught yellow-tail snapper from the guys along the bay made for some mighty fine dining. Speaking of dining, if you are ever in Coral Bay for Thanksgiving, don't miss the Happy Thankspigging celebration at Skinny Legs. All the locals (~200), and even some of us island vacationers, brought dishes to share, including roasted pig, fried turkey and all the trimmings. If you are interested in a 1/2 or full-day sail, we'd highly recommend Kiote Sails w/Captain Jimmy. You might even get him to do an overnight to the BVI's if you can find 6 interested parties. We wanted to rent kayaks from Crabby's for a paddle out to Hurricane Hole and back, but procrastination and rough seas near the end of our stay left this excursion on our to-do-list for our next trip back to the island. Thank you again to Shira, our housekeeper, for such comfortable and affordable accommodations. See you again soon...we hope.
Svar fra VrboOwner den 25. mar. 2020
Thank you so much for your lovely review, You guys were a joy to have as guests. Wish you luck with your own place . Do come to visit anytime, shira
Verificeret anmeldelse

2/10 Bundkarakter

Synes godt om: Området
Synes ikke om: Rengøring, indtjekning, annoncens rigtighed
The space was mostly clean and access to lounge chairs, beach umbrella, and a cooler were convenient but all of these items were damaged before we used them. While the space itself was (as described) modest yet affordable for the area, there were some things about this listing that should be addressed before anyone would feel safe about booking. In hindsight I would’ve spent more money for an accommodation that felt much safer and was more comfortable had I known the issues with this space. Honestly we were not really able to relax during this portion of our trip because of the space.There was nothing in the description of the listing online that highlights the severity of the danger of the slope of the driveway. The host herself explained that if we did not stay close enough to one side as we drove our car in and out, we would likely flip our car over. The description of the listing says that the driveway is ‘wide’ which is misleading and dangerous. Also, the apartment is extremely hot given there is no AC and only loud fans, and the bed was not comfortable at all. There was also long hair in the bed when we arrived.More concerning is that one of the sliding doors that serve as an entrance and exit to the patio era was broken in a way that it could not close. Meaning that there was no way to keep bugs from the outside from getting in. We came across many large roaches while we stayed there and woke up to a lot of bug bites. Very dissapointin
Overnattede 4 nætter i juli 2025
Svar fra VrboOwner den 28. jul. 2025
As a host, there are always guests we wish we hadn’t accepted, and unfortunately, you fall into that category. As budget accommodation, I am not required to provide beach chairs, a cooler, or a beach umbrella, but I do. While it’s true that these items have seen some use, the umbrella was new, and you broke it. You also did not clean up after yourselves or take the garbage down. You expressed the feeling of being unable to relax because of a 10-foot-long driveway, which can be tricky. However, it's important to notice that you do not have to use that driveway; you have the option to park beside it. Thus, calling it dangerous seems unreasonable. I mentioned in my listing that there is no air conditioning, and naturally, the apartment can get hot during the summer days. This is one reason the price is lower during this season. I won’t address all the other concerns you raised, as guests can read the numerous 5-star reviews I have received (praising exactly those things you complained about), and recognize that some guests may simply not be happy no matter what. Perhaps those who are accustomed to city life should consider vacationing at a resort rather than seeking a natural setting. My place is designed for more down-to-earth guests.
Fra arkiv

10/10 Fremragende

One of the Greatest Weeks of Our Lives

This was a great spot, whether you wanted to sleep in or get out. Located five minutes (walking distance) from the local grocer and beach up a steep incline, we could have just remained in Calabash Boom and been content. The apartment, separated from other buildings by a football field or more has plenty of room for two but can fit up to four. The area was clean and the owner responsive to any needs we had, but there was little we asked for since she had thought of all the amenities we would like already. We only had one problem with the refrigerator not cooling properly, but the owner immediately came downstairs to assess the problem and had it fixed within the hour. That is some fast service! The view from the room is better than we imagined; you can look out the sliding glass doors to the blue, sunlit bay at the bottom of the hill when you go to sleep and when you wake up. We appreciated being on this side of St. John; it's on the quiet east side of the island. That said, it was less than a half-hour drive to any other location, be it the bustling town of Cruz Bay to the west or the plethora of picturesque, white-sanded beaches to the north. The owner was very helpful and made this honeymoon adventure great. As it was our first time to the Virgin Islands, we did not know where we should go. She gave us her local opinion of the most interesting views, beaches, and eateries on the island, and after the experience we totally agree with her recommendations. If you get a chance, take a day trip to the Baths on Virgin Gorda (a British Virgin Island, so bring your passport; the cost of the ferry and entrance fees is about $100); it was the most amazing place we have ever been in our entire lives, wading through shallow waters in between granite boulders that led from pools with glittering fish out to the expansive ocean. The hike to Ram's Head is a must see as well; it looks nothing like the rest of the island, but in a good way. Overall, we are incredibly grateful to have been to St. John and very pleased that this apartment was our home base and resting place from which we went on expeditions around the island.
Svar fra VrboOwner den 25. mar. 2020
Thank you so much for the review,you guys were a joy to have,you were kind,gentle,happy and an overall amazing young couple.Wishing you a long, happy, and blessed marriage ,and you know you are always welcome here. shira
Fra arkiv

2/10 Bundkarakter

Very disappointed.

Shira has updated her description of her property since we reserved the apartment several months ago, prior to our arrival in February. Had I understood that her "lively" family lives right above the apartment she rents, I would have kept looking. "Lively" would include 2 nights of being woken up to Shira literally screaming and swearing at her children. The second night, this behavior went on for over an hour and at 11:30, I got up to check for other possible lodging options. We were able to find a more peaceful place to spend the rest of our 4 nights of vacation. We did pay for our entire stay, which I believe, was more than generous, given the conditions we encountered. I told Shira upon leaving that I was on vacation to rest and relax, not be woken up to her yelling and swearing at her kids. If someone is renting their home, they have an obligation and responsibility to be sure that their guests are comfortable during their stay. If this requires her to modify her parenting while guests are in her home, then so be it. Shira is honest in her description of her apartment. It does have a fantastic view. It is simple. I would say though, that it is more shabby than simple. The linoleum tile is cracked and in disrepair. A fresh coat of paint would do wonders. There is a card table on the deck that is covered in shelf liner paper. It rained heavily while we were there and the table top filled up with water and was sloshing back and forth. There is really no where comfortable to sit in the apartment, other than the bed and 1 plastic lawn chair. The TV is tiny-maybe 12-13 inches. The stove is nice--gas and 6 burners. She does also provide beach chairs and a beach umbrella, which is nice. There were 2 adorable cats on the deck most of the time, and we enjoyed hanging out with them. I do not leave negative reviews easily. I do try to look for the positive and do understand that I'm not staying at a high end resort in Cruz Bay. Shira will argue that the rent is very reasonable, and I agree. Just be warned that you do get what you pay for. And again, there is absolutely no excuse for being subjected to her parenting rants. It put us in an awkward position and with 2 very poor nights of sleep. We shouldn't have paid the balance. I would not recommend this rental.
Svar fra VrboOwner den 25. mar. 2020
Wow, with all due respect, It was always written that I live upstairs with my two sons, and anybody who has a family knows that even if most of the time life goes smoothly and quietly (otherwise I will not have over 82 reviews that rave about the place) there will be times that situations arise , you just came at such a time and for that I am truly sorry, to assume though that this is how it is all the time despite the other reviews is wrong. If you stayed you will see it for yourself, but let be honest, the reason you left was , as your wife put it, the fact that the place was not up to your standards and needs. I Keep my rates very low (by keeping the place simple), partially to deter the affluent and spoiled and those who travel to other places only to end up sitting in a villa watching TV (most of my guests do not even turn on the TV let alone complain about its small size), but mostly I keep my rates low so I can cater to people, that unlike you, are on a budget and other wise would not be able to afford visiting and enjoying our beautiful island, and to those who are down to earth, nature loving, Eco conscious travelers who want to explore and experience, and they, as you can see from the many reviews are more than happy. I did not lie or was dishonest about a thing I wrote ,or advertise my place as nothing more than the small rustic studio it is, and the pictures show you the whole of the small studio. I did not change the description in my listing in anyway , just added again, the fact that it is not a luxurious villa so people like you will not contact me. What puzzles me is why, if you wanted and could afford certain type of vacation, you rented my place that I advertise as budget and rustic, and why while You were Pinching a dollar by paying me a fraction of the price of what your "standards" cost here, you are getting mad, upset, vindictive and mean spirited toward me for not giving them to you.
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Die liebenswerte Gastgeberin, eine individuell ausgestattete Wohnung in ruhiger Umgebung und tägliche Grillabende auf der Terrasse mit phänomenaler Aussicht boten einen sehr angenehmen Aufenthalt. Kein Ziel war mehr als 30 Minuten entfernt.
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Vært: shira sofer

Værtens profilbillede
A university professor at the university of St. Thomas since 1995, and an artist. Went to school at New York University and currently live and teach on the island.

Derfor valgte værten dette overnatningssted

I fell in love with St. John and wanted to spend the rest of my life on this heavenly island.

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The view is spectacular There is nothing like waking up in the morning or ending your day with the view from my place. Coral bay, where the property is, is peaceful and laid back.
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