Does anyone have pictures of Gifft Hill area?

snorkelqueen · Post by **snorkelqueen** » Wed Sep 19, 2007 6:14 pm

Because we've decided we need a change after staying in Great Cruz Bay area for 6 years we are staying at Cloud 9 on Gifft Hill next July. Our adult children usually join us for a week but are undecided if they will like the Gifft Hill location. We'd like them to stay with us rather than rent their own villa so......can anyone share some pictures that will give them a feeling for the area and the views "up on the hill?"
Thanks

iowaguy · Post by **iowaguy** » Wed Sep 19, 2007 6:21 pm

Take a look at the pics from a Gifft Hill villa posted by Nic in KC recently:

http://www.virgin-islands-on-line.com/f ... php?t=4054

Jan&MikeVa · Post by **Jan&MikeVa** » Wed Sep 19, 2007 8:32 pm

Here's a couple from Palm Villa, which is right next door to Cloud 9. You'll feel like you are on top of the world!

Access to Cloud 9 is great.

Happy Planning!
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ready4paradise · Post by **ready4paradise** » Wed Sep 19, 2007 9:03 pm

Hey SnorkelGirl,

Where are you in Cali? We live in Northern CA. We stayed at Cloud 9 in July 07 for a week. Loved it. Going back in March 08 and staying there again. We wanted to stay there in July 08 but it is already reserved. We will just have to find a different villa. If you want to see pictures, send me a private message with your email and I'll get them off to you.

ready4paradise · Post by **ready4paradise** » Wed Sep 19, 2007 9:04 pm

Sorry! I meant SnorkelQueen.

cat · Post by **cat** » Wed Sep 19, 2007 10:52 pm

my june trip reports are all at Seawatch one or two villas away and facing the same direction. They are titled finally june trip report and part 1-8 so far! I still have the last 2 days to go!

nothintolose · Post by **nothintolose** » Wed Sep 19, 2007 11:32 pm

To be more specific, Palm is between Cloud 9 and Seawatch.

It's got beautiful views and you will like Cloud 9. Friends stayed their our first year on island and it was nice. The views are really nice! You don't have alot of villas in your view so you don't feel as crowded as you do in some areas.

nothintolose

msgcolleen · Post by **msgcolleen** » Thu Sep 20, 2007 7:43 am

SQ ~
Slap your grown children and tell them if you want plenty of room, knock-out view and FREE LODGING, then stay with mommy & daddy!!
The money they save can be spent on day sails or BVI trips!
Cloud 9 rocks!

mbw1024 · Post by **mbw1024** » Thu Sep 20, 2007 7:47 am

I hope to have some pictures in 63 days

I will report back!

snorkelqueen · Post by **snorkelqueen** » Thu Sep 20, 2007 11:17 am

Thank you all! I like the slapping idea....they are too big to spank! HA!!

SuefromMA · Post by **SuefromMA** » Thu Sep 20, 2007 12:50 pm

Here are a couple of photos from Cielo Vista on Gifft Hill. It is located right next to Villa Capiz.

You do overlook a lot of houses on the hillside. But, the view out towards St. Thomas, and the other little islands, was amazing!

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You guys are killing me. We decided to take a break from 3 years straight to the USVI's and are heading to Barbados in 2008, instead. Now I just looked through all of our trip reports & photos and am now depressed!

Thanx alot!! LOL

augie · Post by **augie** » Thu Sep 20, 2007 1:00 pm

Sue - thanks for posting those pictures.

We will be at Cielo Vista soon - just look at my ticker!

Every little mention of Gift Hill, Cielo Vista, or even STJ for that matter makes it so hard to wait!

SuefromMA · Post by **SuefromMA** » Thu Sep 20, 2007 1:27 pm

Augie/Steve,

Will this be your first stay at Cielo Vista?

If so - you will be SPEECHLESS! We have some other photos of the pool area & interior shots that we could share with you. But, truthfully - you might be better off just seeing it yourself for the the first time - and getting that personal "Wow" factor.

24 days to go! You lucky, lucky soul!!

If you happen to meet the owners (who live downstairs) - say "hi" from Jim & Sue from MA - we stayed there in April of 2006, shortly after they started renting it out. They are lovely people!

Again, congratulations on your excellent choice of accomodations!

augie · Post by **augie** » Thu Sep 20, 2007 1:50 pm

SuefromMA wrote:
Will this be your first stay at Cielo Vista?

Yes - not only that, but our first time on STJ other than a day trip.

We will certainly pass along your greetings if the owners are there during our stay.

snorkelqueen · Post by **snorkelqueen** » Thu Sep 20, 2007 4:16 pm

Who is the rental agent for Cielo Vista? Now I'm thinking about 2009 - eventhough EVERY YEAR FOR THE LAST 7 YEARS IT IS OUR LAST TIME ON ST. JOHN! Ha! Sure - I'll keep coming back until they have to carry me off the ferry and maybe after that!

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