Looking for options for trip #2

mindehankins · Post by **mindehankins** » Mon Jun 01, 2009 9:18 am

As you can tell, we reallllly liked St. John! We're trying to put together another trip in the Autumn or early Winter (which starts around September here in Western NY)....
Looking for some ideas on lodging. We are no-frills people. We want a kitchenette to cook dinners in, a small place. Air conditioning not required. The cottages at Cinnamon Bay were more than adequate for our needs but what would be one step up from the cottages.
When is it safe to book and not worry about hurricanes?

liamsaunt · Post by **liamsaunt** » Mon Jun 01, 2009 9:26 am

Re: hurricanes, if you are worried buy trip insurance. We have gone twice in October, and loved it! The water is calm and very warm, and the island is very quiet.

I've always thought that this little studio on Great Cruz Bay is cute. $1750 in the off season, with AC and a hot tub:

http://www.vrbo.com/64481

Here is another cute little cottage. $1575 in the off season:

http://donaldschnell.com/villa-rentals/little-whim.html

Mary L · Post by **Mary L** » Mon Jun 01, 2009 9:55 am

I stayed here last July it was a great place for the money. I would be staying there again this year but, we are going in August this time and they won't be there. I highly recommend it.

http://www.vrbo.com/58389

Gromit · Post by **Gromit** » Mon Jun 01, 2009 9:58 am

If you want something simple, cheap and basic and walking distance to Cruz Bay Star Villas is OK.

bevm · Post by **bevm** » Mon Jun 01, 2009 10:09 am

Keep in mind a lot of restaurants and businesses close in Sept.

Lovermont · Post by **Lovermont** » Mon Jun 01, 2009 12:22 pm

Hi Minde,

I'm exactly on the same page as you. Cinnamon Bay was fine, but...
From experience I can tell you that Concordia is a step up. My husband and I stayed there last year. He and I are likely going to return this December, and we're looking at Sailview (www.sailviewstjohn.com). It's mentioned a lot on the forum, and Pia recommends it, so it must be good

Lovermont

Pia · Post by **Pia** » Mon Jun 01, 2009 12:29 pm

Love, Love, Love Sailview just tell Eileen Pia sent you (no, I don't get anything in return it's just an on going joke with Eileen and myself

)

Pia

chrisn · Post by **chrisn** » Mon Jun 01, 2009 1:08 pm

There is also Samuels Cottages or Snails Pace. Sailview always gets good reviews.

piscesgirl0314 · Post by **piscesgirl0314** » Mon Jun 01, 2009 1:19 pm

I would absolutely consider one of the condos at Cruzviews. I think they look cute and very reasonable...I told my hubby if we had to do a budget vacation this would probably be my first choice. You can't beat $125.00/night for two people...

http://www.caribbeanvilla.com/cviews/cruz_views.html

Lovermont · Post by **Lovermont** » Mon Jun 01, 2009 4:28 pm

Minde,
If memory serves me, Blaine didn't really dig the Cruz Bay scene. Are you looking for recommendations for a particular part of the island?

Lovermont

mindehankins · Post by **mindehankins** » Tue Jun 02, 2009 10:49 am

Lovermont wrote:Hi Minde,

I'm exactly on the same page as you. Cinnamon Bay was fine, but...
From experience I can tell you that Concordia is a step up. My husband and I stayed there last year. He and I are likely going to return this December, and we're looking at Sailview (www.sailviewstjohn.com). It's mentioned a lot on the forum, and Pia recommends it, so it must be good

Lovermont

I gotcha! The only thing that we really missed was having somewhere nice to sit in the evening. There was nothing available to sweep or clean off the porches and they felt grimy. I should have asked, I guess. Even when we're camping in the woods, we have a clean "spot."
If we can go 2-3 times/year in basic digs, versus once every couple years in a palace....we're picking the basic digs for sure

I'm looking into all of the suggestions. Thanks, everyone!

mahojim · Post by **mahojim** » Tue Jun 02, 2009 10:53 am

Minde & Blaine-
I'm sure you're going to get more than enough info on places to stay, so I'm just going to put out an invite to witness My Sweet Amy & I get married during the 2nd week on November if you're there.
Still lots of work to do, but we'll be there!
Good luck & always
Smiles-
MJ

TrvlJohn · Post by **TrvlJohn** » Tue Jun 02, 2009 4:59 pm

We just stayed at 'The Crow's Nest' in Coral Bay. 3rd floor studio apartment on the main road across from Skinny's and 1/2 block from Donkey Diner. Front porch has good view of the bay.

With the current economic conditions, I am sure that you could probably get a good deal. Price was VERY reasonable when we were there last week.

http://www.vrbo.com/150150

Boston Mike · Post by **Boston Mike** » Tue Jun 02, 2009 5:15 pm

Lavender Hills unit 5W. Very clean, cable, ac in living room and bedroom, full kitchen, and at that time you could probably deal and get in around 1000.

2 minute walk to Cruz Bay

www.lavenderhill.net

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