Really cherished our stay at this house. The east side of St. John is quite lovely, a little more quiet and local feeling than the west side of the island. It has the feeling of being remote, but is still very easy to get to and there is plenty of local food and bar businesses nearby, notably a convenient little grocery market called "Love City Market" just two minutes from the house. This house is in the perfect location to hit pristine beaches, prime snorkel spots and beautiful translucent bays, many within a scenic 10-20 minute drive or less from the house.
The house has a lovely vibe that lends itself to connecting with the surrounding ambience and nature. The screened in, naturally-lit sunroom porches are perfect for family dinners, a cup of coffee in the morning while plotting an adventure for the day, or a game of rummy after a long day of sun and swimming. We found the kitchen to be exceptionally beautiful and ergonomic. It was really nice to hang on the bar stools around the central island in the kitchen and have a cocktail while one of us began to cook dinner. The house feels very open and breathable with ceiling fans placed conveniently throughout the house, but also feels cozy and relaxing with tasteful, warm lighting. A great place to regroup and relax while adventuring around St. John.
We were also happy to find many books available at the house on the local botany and marine biology you can spot on the island. As a marine-bio and plant enthusiast, I really appreciated being able to have resources to inform my understanding of the wonderful, rare, and truly special ecology that thrives in and around St. John. We even found a pretty tree frog on the porch that came to hang out each night!
Amelia and Steve were very responsive and always kind and helpful in the booking process. I hope to return again in the future; one week went by way too fast!