I value VRBO comments greatly in my choice of vacation properties, so I want to carefully convey some thoughts after a recent 9 day stay at Christmas Winds in St. John VI.Communications with Ashley Winchester, the owner's daughter were prompt and detailed. The onsite check-in and -out with Patti went perfectly.This is an older home,1940's age The kitchen is well supplied with implements, the stove is good and the microwave adequate. The Wifi, TVs, and ACs are good. Of note is that the 1st fl BR is framed out from the 1st fl interior. The walls do not reach the ceiling and the doors separating it from the LR are half clear glass. Thus, privacy might be compromised for some renters.Car parking is on the street level above the house. There are 18 steep steps down to the first floor entrance and 14 more steps down to the lower level entrance.A very difficult item for my wife and myself was the lack of light blocking window shades in both bedrooms. The very bright morning light made sleeping past 6:30 impossible, even with eye shades.Neither deck, both of which are excellent, had any sun umbrellas. For those of us that are conscious of the adverse effects of intense UV light on our skin, not having any shade made the use of the upper deck impossible to enjoy until late afternoon. Even the lower deck received strong direct sunlight for much of the day.St John is a wonderful vacation location! We hope you enjoy your visit as much as we did.