Moving to St. John in November

mountaingurl · Post by **mountaingurl** » Sat Sep 29, 2012 2:45 pm

Hi all- I posted the following to the relocating board and someone recommended I re-post here. I appreciate you, in all your infinite island wisdom!!!

Hellloooo out there!
I have achieved the seemingly impossible this week and have been offered a job on Saint John without actually being there first. Now, the nitty gritty search for a long term rental presents itself and craigslist is being of no help what so ever. I am a 31 y/o female with great people skills, a fun-loving attitude and a dedication to my craft. I am excited to break away from my beloved Colorado for a few months to experience something new, exciting and extremely different! I also do some freelance writing in my spare time so my hours spent at home are spent quietly with the exception of the pitter patter of the keyboard. I have no animals and will be traveling lightly and am searching for a place to call home for a few months.

I know, from my research that apartment/sublet hunting is best done by word of mouth on the island, but then, so is finding a job and I have accomplished that goal 6 weeks out. So, I am posting for pointers! If anyone has any ideas, please, help a sister out! The benefits of having me around are endless, if you like a lot of laughter and a decently good time. My current roommate/landlord is EXTREMELY sad to see me go!

lprof · Post by **lprof** » Sat Sep 29, 2012 3:00 pm

In making the suggestion to post here, in all my usual wordiness... I was referring to the question of where one might find a few nights inexpensive temporary lodging until an apartment is found.

I know that such places have been discussed here; offer up some ideas, folks... please.

mountaingurl · Post by **mountaingurl** » Sat Sep 29, 2012 3:05 pm

Thanks again lprof- you are quickly becoming my hero!

mindehankins · Post by **mindehankins** » Sat Sep 29, 2012 8:23 pm

Cabin at Cinnamon Bay is about $100/night, and it's livable.
St. John Inn is another idea. Perhaps if you explained your situation, they might give you a deal on the price of a room, to make a hard working, friendly, young lady like yourself into a friend

or an employee....

mindehankins · Post by **mindehankins** » Sat Sep 29, 2012 8:26 pm

Cruz views Condos have several units renting for $106/day, in this time frame: http://www.caribbeanvilla.com/specials/ ... -specials/

Island Roots · Post by **Island Roots** » Sat Sep 29, 2012 9:38 pm

You can call Marcia at 340-690-3266 for a Caribbean style cabana in Coral Bay at an attractive price.

michigan girls · Post by **michigan girls** » Sun Sep 30, 2012 11:23 pm

Island Roots wrote:You can call Marcia at 340-690-3266 for a Caribbean style cabana in Coral Bay at an attractive price.

Plus, John and Marcia are awesome

stjchica · Post by **stjchica** » Mon Oct 01, 2012 8:54 am

What job did you get? and Congrats!

mountaingurl · Post by **mountaingurl** » Thu Oct 04, 2012 1:35 pm

I found a place to rest my head via the power of mutual friends on Facebook. The stars are aligning and it's all happening! I got a job serving/bar tending. I arrive on STT the morning of November 15. Woo-hoo!!!

lprof · Post by **lprof** » Thu Oct 04, 2012 1:51 pm

"Like"!!!
As I am leaving the day you arrive, I'll leave some wishes on the rock for you... good luck, much success and abundant happiness there!

mindehankins · Post by **mindehankins** » Thu Oct 04, 2012 7:55 pm

Congratulations!!! We'd love to hear from you again, about how it's going? Maybe a blog???

EagleRayLover · Post by **EagleRayLover** » Thu Oct 04, 2012 7:59 pm

Lucky lucky you!!

P-600 · Post by **P-600** » Thu Oct 04, 2012 9:16 pm

Congrats to you! I hope you love it as much as we do. I'm sure you will!

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