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.