What is the best place you've ever stayed on St.John?

Rachelle & Joe · Post by **Rachelle & Joe** » Fri Dec 23, 2011 1:33 pm

http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a0d80 ... /ry%3D400/ Beautiful Miles Away Rendezvous Bay! going for the 3rd time in the Spring. Runner up, Cielo Vista Gift Hill, Killer Views

!~Happy Holidaze To All~

Chet · Post by **Chet** » Tue Dec 27, 2011 4:12 pm

It's a dark and stormy afternoon on the Hill. The new iPod is dancing to the carnival of Kassav.

Again, Kassav, turned up to 11. A house looks over the East End and music rolls over the bricks to Vie's in the distance. A truck pulls in with replacement lounge chairs. The guys, from a French island, step it up and chat in a local patois - huh? They delay and dance. Mystic Ridge is magical.

Knolmom · Post by **Knolmom** » Tue Dec 27, 2011 9:53 pm

We had our wedding at 2B Peter Bay and our reception at Island Sun in Catherineberg. These are my 2 favorites for obvious reasons, but dont think we will ever have enough $$$ to warrant a future stay at either one. We have rented over 20 villas on St John in the last 18 years, and our other top favorites are

Cinnamon Tarn- only villa where we stayed twice
Does anyone remember Valentine Villa?
Spellbound
Sago Palms
Vistaero

I absolutely love Caneel
I love the Gatehouse at Peter Bay-either one
My DH is a big fan of Estate Lindholm
We both enjoy Gallows
The Westin---not so much!

Next stop--Wings Over Water.

SeaHorse02 · Post by **SeaHorse02** » Wed Dec 28, 2011 3:58 am

Kolmom,a warning about Wings Over Water. Don't go out on the covered porch! You will never leave. Just spent a week there. W0W!

AquaGirl · Post by **AquaGirl** » Wed Dec 28, 2011 1:11 pm

Our favorite is Coconuts - agree with the others about this one. Can't wait to see the renovations on our 2012 trip.

Knolmom · Post by **Knolmom** » Wed Dec 28, 2011 1:12 pm

We are anxiously awaiting our ticker. One of the other couple had some surgery that did not go as planned, so our dates will have to be flexible.Our friend loves a villa with a tub, so this one appears to fit the bill. Hoping for late spring or early summer. Sounds delightful!

lisadee · Post by **lisadee** » Wed Dec 28, 2011 3:17 pm

Chet wrote: Mystic Ridge is magical.

I've had my eye on this villa -- can you tell me whether there are 2 bedrooms with interior access? I can't tell from the floor plan.

Thanks!

EastEnder · Post by **EastEnder** » Wed Dec 28, 2011 3:41 pm

Hands down it's home on the East End.

Beautiful across the entire island, but there is no place like home.

Chet · Post by **Chet** » Thu Dec 29, 2011 9:22 am

lisadee wrote:
Chet wrote: Mystic Ridge is magical.
I've had my eye on this villa -- can you tell me whether there are 2 bedrooms with interior access? I can't tell from the floor plan.

Thanks!

There are 2 bedrooms stacked, seperated by a walkway from the "main" house. The 3rd bedroom is above the walkway. This allows for early risers to make coffee, start breakfast, and listen to music without waking the sleepers. The open floor plan takes advantage of the views of the east end and breezes that blow from the east. Maho is 5 min down the hill and Cruz Bay is 12-15 min away.

stjdeb · Post by **stjdeb** » Sun Jan 01, 2012 3:14 pm

SeaHorse02 wrote:Kolmom,a warning about Wings Over Water. Don't go out on the covered porch! You will never leave. Just spent a week there. W0W!

This is my ultimate fantasy villa!! A soaking tub on the porch - you're right, I would never leave! Too bad it's out of my price range during high season. But that doesn't mean I don't want to hear about it - carry on and thank you.

scoob · Post by **scoob** » Sun Jan 01, 2012 3:30 pm

Maho Bay Campground with the kids- Pixie girl and Timmers..
My son's senior year in High school and our version of spring break-
only 5 nights ,but we had alot of fun and good memories !
Scoob and Better Half

Capn Dan and Ruby · Post by **Capn Dan and Ruby** » Sun Jan 01, 2012 9:16 pm

Our first time was Harmony Studios. It was basic, but magical! I hope to do a tent cottage before the lease is out. I really hope the lease will have a long term renew!!!

Sunny · Post by **Sunny** » Sun Jan 01, 2012 9:38 pm

My favorite is Argonauta with friends and Island Dreams for just hubby and I. We just reserved Vida De Mar for our May trip...judging from the pics I think it will be at the top of the list

Bigcheeze · Post by **Bigcheeze** » Mon Jan 02, 2012 8:22 pm

My favorite is where ever I tuck Littlecheese in for the night

So yes to Cococnuts, Choco Cruz, LeLapin, Vida de Mar, Villa del Sol and Le Virage

snorkelqueen · Post by **snorkelqueen** » Wed Jan 04, 2012 11:05 am

Allesandra for now for sure. Loved Cloud Nine and would highly recommend it to anyone who wants to be up on Gifft Hill. Caneel for the private beaches. Will see about Bongo Bongo next July. But I agree with previous posts....Anywhere on St. John is heaven.

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