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by SandyPants
Wed Feb 04, 2015 9:59 am
Forum: U.S. Virgin Islands Travel Forum: St. John
Topic: Heavens Gate Villa
Replies: 13
Views: 8482

Re: Heavens Gate Villa

Yeah, we thought the wrap-around couch was great for watching tv with a crowd, too. We did snorkel in the bay below the house; the water was very warm (maybe the time of year?) and it wasn't really all that pleasant. On the other hand, we did enjoy strolling the driveway in the mornings with our cof...
by SandyPants
Tue Dec 30, 2014 8:35 am
Forum: U.S. Virgin Islands Travel Forum: St. John
Topic: Heavens Gate Villa
Replies: 13
Views: 8482

Re: Heavens Gate Villa

We stayed there shortly before Philbetm. Absolutely astounding "wild" view (that is, not a lot of other houses, cars, boats etc.). The villa is lovely, as are the owners (Josephine of Josephine's Greens and her husband). Driveway wasn't bad and easy parking for two vehicles. The house sits...
by SandyPants
Thu Aug 14, 2014 8:20 am
Forum: U.S. Virgin Islands Travel Forum: St. John
Topic: a list of seasonal closings
Replies: 4
Views: 2628

Re: a list of seasonal closings

Thank you! A few of those were not on the St. John Spice list....am glad the Tap Room will be open for our visit!
by SandyPants
Mon Jun 16, 2014 8:32 am
Forum: U.S. Virgin Islands Travel Forum: St. John
Topic: St John Underwater Video on CBS Sunday Morning
Replies: 12
Views: 4048

Re: St John Underwater Video on CBS Sunday Morning

Thank you so much---have been stressing over our upcoming trip, really made my day!
by SandyPants
Sat Apr 26, 2014 5:53 am
Forum: U.S. Virgin Islands Travel Forum: St. John
Topic: exercise class ???
Replies: 6
Views: 2011

Re: exercise class ???

We bring our own fitness DVDs to play outside on the laptop---nothing like yoga on the deck of the villa after a day of hiking and snorkeling :D !
by SandyPants
Thu Apr 24, 2014 11:04 am
Forum: U.S. Virgin Islands Travel Forum: St. John
Topic: Love City Triathlon?
Replies: 2
Views: 1280

Re: Love City Triathlon?

Thanks very much, Ed--just what I needed to know!
by SandyPants
Thu Apr 24, 2014 9:33 am
Forum: U.S. Virgin Islands Travel Forum: St. John
Topic: Michigan Girls trip report April 2014 - part three
Replies: 8
Views: 4072

Re: Michigan Girls trip report April 2014 - part three

Holy cow, gorgeous pictures--am drooling, and not certain if it is over the food or sunrise/sunset!
by SandyPants
Thu Apr 24, 2014 9:21 am
Forum: U.S. Virgin Islands Travel Forum: St. John
Topic: Love City Triathlon?
Replies: 2
Views: 1280

Love City Triathlon?

We are planning on staying in Cruz Bay over Labor Day weekend prior to going to a villa....was wondering if the triathlon is on for 2014 and how it might affect our visit? Doesn't sound like it is a huge event but was going to play "resort roulette" and wait for prices (hopefully at Gallow...
by SandyPants
Fri Mar 07, 2014 8:52 am
Forum: U.S. Virgin Islands Travel Forum: St. John
Topic: Looking for last-minute villa 4/5 - 4/12
Replies: 6
Views: 2878

Re: Looking for last-minute villa 4/5 - 4/12

You might want to check on jeep rental as well if you are using one. Hope everything works out!
by SandyPants
Fri Jan 24, 2014 4:20 pm
Forum: U.S. Virgin Islands Travel Forum: St. John
Topic: $380 AA summer flights from DC
Replies: 3
Views: 2033

Re: $380 AA summer flights from DC

I know! Am seeing $500+ from RDU out as far as September--will watch and wait, I guess.
by SandyPants
Tue Nov 05, 2013 8:33 am
Forum: U.S. Virgin Islands Travel Forum: St. John
Topic: Which type are you? And what a great blog!
Replies: 6
Views: 2637

Re: Which type are you? And what a great blog!

Leaning towards Patagonia Adventurer without the trappings.

Last trip the previous renters of our villa left behind four brand new Tommy Bahama beach chairs--the greeter pointed them out with a shake of his head. Poster People! (We never touched the chairs--too good for us.)
by SandyPants
Thu Oct 24, 2013 8:10 am
Forum: U.S. Virgin Islands Travel Forum: St. John
Topic: High season advice for babymoon!
Replies: 9
Views: 4122

Re: High season advice for babymoon!

I believe most rental car companies allow you to cancel with some notice, so if you can pick the most feasible week for the babymoon and reserve the car it will buy you some time, and more than likely everything else will work out. Congrats, and best of luck!
by SandyPants
Fri Sep 13, 2013 7:39 am
Forum: U.S. Virgin Islands Travel Forum: St. John
Topic: How do you leave the villa?
Replies: 25
Views: 9818

Re: How do you leave the villa?

We were specifically told not to do any laundry when checking out; the villa management had other arrangements for doing the washing due to water conservation as someone mentioned. Rules have varied for all the places we've visited over the years but the common denominators seem to be taking the tra...
by SandyPants
Sun Sep 08, 2013 8:25 pm
Forum: U.S. Virgin Islands Travel Forum: St. John
Topic: Very Belated Trip Report: May 27-June 4
Replies: 9
Views: 3587

Re: Very Belated Trip Report: May 27-June 4

Forgot to check out? So they probably messed their flight? Wonder if it was anyone on the forum? Too bad for them. I have a feeling they didn't miss their flights--they just reserved the villa for the wrong dates. Imagine someone was in the doghouse! The kids did love it, mostly. Only one said it w...