Items left in villa?

PA Girl · Post by **PA Girl** » Thu Mar 20, 2008 12:53 pm

Nothing particularly interesting but we were lucky that our first three had an awesome supply of booze and kitchen staples, all of which looked fresh. One year there was tons of leftover St. John Spice coffee and teas, which was great.

This spoiled us because this year, the cupboards were bare (seriously nothing in the cupboards) except for one scary looking bottle of malt vinegar coated with grease and dust and ancient containers of garlic salt.

Pia · Post by **Pia** » Thu Mar 20, 2008 12:57 pm

If you are trying to leave items for the next renters (people you know) try to leave the note in Spanish - alot of the cleaning crews do not read English (some can barely speak it either)

Pia

Pia · Post by **Pia** » Thu Mar 20, 2008 12:58 pm

If you are trying to leave items for the next renters and want to guarantee that they receive it, leave the note in English and Spanish - alot of the cleaning crews do not read English - most barely speak it either.
Also, although alot of villa rental management companies have their crews leave the alcohol/food/spices etc for the next renters, there is at least on villa rental company that I know of that appear to have their crews take everything especially the alcohol and food (spices and paper towels etc they tend to leave at the villa)

Pia

sea-nile · Post by **sea-nile** » Thu Mar 20, 2008 1:35 pm

I accidentally left my USVI Atlas at Sea Forever in Nov., but I sure didn't mean to!

I tried to call the villa company but they did not find it. CypressGirl left her CD's and she didn't get them either.

In June I left a lot of rum and vodka. I am the only one that was drinking the stuff (husband only drinks beer) so I couldn't finish it. I hope that someone enjoyed it!

I don't think we left much booze in November.

theshopper3 · Post by **theshopper3** » Thu Mar 20, 2008 1:51 pm

We had the bestest goodies left for us by Jayseadee on our first trip.

We stayed in the same villa, well they were up & we were down

, as they were leaving a few days before us, they put a care package on our door step.
It was such a nice surprise to come home from the beach & find it.

Other than that most of the villa's we have rented do not have much in them.
We always leave any booze, water, dry goods for hopefully the next renter.

Last trip, the basket from the villa owner, had two good size "things" of cheese (how can you tell I hate cheese) so Hubby was the only eating it. We felt so bad leaving the larger piece of cheese, but also couldn't throw it out.

The Shopper

Eric in NJ · Post by **Eric in NJ** » Thu Mar 20, 2008 2:15 pm

I left the spice rubs I bought at St John Spice by mistake

Now I have to wait to return to buy some more

theshopper3 · Post by **theshopper3** » Thu Mar 20, 2008 2:21 pm

Erik,

You can always call Ruth & she will ship them to you really fast.

We ordered some for X-mas baskets & it was here in no time.

The Shopper

Pianogrl · Post by **Pianogrl** » Thu Mar 20, 2008 3:35 pm

Eric in NJ wrote:I left the spice rubs I bought at St John Spice by mistake

Now I have to wait to return to buy some more

Eric....I just went online & ordered the spice rub along with LOTS of other stuff: kinda got a few souvenirs 'bought' ahead of time. Ruth shipped them so promptly & I received them so fast.

Eric in NJ · Post by **Eric in NJ** » Thu Mar 20, 2008 4:44 pm

Uhhh Why didn't I think of that.

JWC · Post by **JWC** » Thu Mar 20, 2008 4:55 pm

My husband and I always leave behind our running shoes so that we can do carry-on only on the return trip. Pia - is there a used clothing drop-off somewhere on the island? This year we are taking our children and would be happy to leave their clothes and sneakers behind if there is a need.

mbw1024 · Post by **mbw1024** » Thu Mar 20, 2008 4:58 pm

Pianogrl wrote:
Eric in NJ wrote:I left the spice rubs I bought at St John Spice by mistake

Now I have to wait to return to buy some more
Eric....I just went online & ordered the spice rub along with LOTS of other stuff: kinda got a few souvenirs 'bought' ahead of time. Ruth shipped them so promptly & I received them so fast.

you ordered on line? I didn't know Ruth's site allowed you to do that now! Going to check it out.

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Pianogrl · Post by **Pianogrl** » Thu Mar 20, 2008 5:23 pm

mbw1024 wrote:
Pianogrl wrote:
Eric in NJ wrote:I left the spice rubs I bought at St John Spice by mistake

Now I have to wait to return to buy some more
Eric....I just went online & ordered the spice rub along with LOTS of other stuff: kinda got a few souvenirs 'bought' ahead of time. Ruth shipped them so promptly & I received them so fast.
you ordered on line? I didn't know Ruth's site allowed you to do that now! Going to check it out.

mbw1024.....you are right! I'm so sorry! I went online to pick out stuff I wanted, then called her & ordered from there..sorry, forgot that little detail! Thanks for catching that!

California Girl · Post by **California Girl** » Thu Mar 20, 2008 5:59 pm

What villa is it that has the cute little box of drawers on the shelf over the door? I remember people leaving stuff for other forum members hidden behind it. If I ever get that villa, I'm going to check and see if there's anything hiding back there that someone never got!

Pia · Post by **Pia** » Thu Mar 20, 2008 6:17 pm

Hey JWC

The island "custom" is to leave any clothing/houshold goods at the dumpsters - just place them next to the dumpster and hang some of the clothing either 1) over the dumpster side (not my favorite) or 2) drape them over the bag that the clothes are in - someone will stop and pick them up for sure, probably within the first few minutes

Thank you for doing that

Pia

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