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Flanders Villa? Other Villa for 7 in Coral Bay?
Posted: Thu Jan 22, 2009 2:59 pm
by chicagoans
I'm looking for a villa for 2 families (4 adults, 3 kids) in Coral Bay. Hoping to travel during the holidays (Christmas/New Years) so we need something affordable -- under $6k/week would be great; under $5k even better. (Those holiday prices get jacked up.)
I'm trying to avoid something with separate pods since we have the kids. I'm fine with all 3 being in 1 bedroom. Here are some I'm looking at and would love your opinion:
Flanders Villa
Caribn Odysea
It's About Time
Sea Glass
OR... should I expand my horizons and consider staying on the other side of the island? I'd prefer not to have to drive through Cruz Bay to get to the beaches, and I like going to Salt Pond, so I haven't even looked at anything over by town.
Thanks for any insights!
Posted: Thu Jan 22, 2009 3:23 pm
by Pia
How about Casa De Suenos - 3 bedrooms in main house (all interior access) and each with a small private balcony/ sitting area off the bedroom and a cottage with it's own bedroom, bath, 1/2 bath, small living and kitchen - and very close to Salt Pond 
http://www.windspree.com/homes/casadesuenos/
There is this one - Summer Wind - not in Coral Bay but a few mins from Chateau Bordeaux http://www.caribbeanvilla.com/summerwind/index.html
I'll keep thinking
Pia
Posted: Thu Jan 22, 2009 3:25 pm
by Pia
Oops - sorry I forgot you said Christmas - I was not looking at Christmas week prices 
Posted: Thu Jan 22, 2009 3:31 pm
by chicagoans
Thank you Pia! I looked at those two also, until I scrolled to the holiday pricing.
Unfortunately I don't think I'll be able to bargain much at that time of year.
The new villas are all so gorgeous, but for us something simple is fine. I'd love a pool, but it's not a must-have. I don't mind staying somewhere that's showing its age, either. (I can empathize!
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Posted: Thu Jan 22, 2009 3:57 pm
by Pia
I might have something for you - how old are the kids
Pia
(I also sent you a PM)
Posted: Thu Jan 22, 2009 5:28 pm
by chicagoans
Pia good question! I should have mentioned that the kids will be 9, 11, and 13 at that point. So we don't have the same concerns someone with a toddler would have, but we still want to be nearby.
Posted: Thu Jan 22, 2009 6:06 pm
by Pia
I just sent you a PM
Posted: Sat Jan 24, 2009 8:57 am
by ShelleyZ
Take a look at Satinwood. satinwood-usvi.com
It's a great family villa, with magnificent views, wonderful pool and plenty of space. You could put the kids in one of the master bedrooms (which has a fun loft with 2 single beds), and one of the couples could take the downstairs apartment.
We've stayed there twice and enjoyed it very much.
Happy hunting!
Shelley
Posted: Sat Jan 24, 2009 11:13 am
by adsjayhawk
Hi Chicagoans,
I would stick with Coral Bay. After much research, we are staying at Flanders Villa June 25 for 16 days (4 adults, 5 kids). I haven't seen any reports yet, but will post when we return. I don't know if that is too late to make your reservation or not. We have also stayed at Blue Palm Villa, which we loved (group of 3 adults, 3 kids) also in Coral Bay.
Posted: Sat Jan 24, 2009 6:41 pm
by chicagoans
Thanks ShelleyZ - I will check it out!
adsjayhawk - I will look forward to hearing how your trip was! 16 days will be soooo nice.