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Looking for an inexpensive villa for three...

Posted: Fri Apr 09, 2010 8:50 am
by augie
My oldest son is taking a lab class this summer, so he won't be coming with us on our "introduce the boys" trip to STJ.

:evil:

So...our trip for four just became a trip for three - Leslie and I, and our 17 year old son.

After doing the airline fee hide-and-seek game for a few weeks I finally pulled the trigger on RT from MIA to STT for $218 pp. Not bad for non-stop flights, and I didn't get the feeling that they were likely to go lower (although if they do now, any of you that can take advantage of that can thank me!)

We'll be on island from July 13-20, Tuesday-Tuesday. Not looking for luxury, but given the time of year, A/C in the sleeping area(s) probably close to a must have. Preferred location would be anywhere from Bordeaux east, to have quicker access to the north shore, east end, and southeast snorkeling beaches.

If we end up somewhere else on the island we'll certainly be OK with that, I'm just pumped that we're going!

Thanks!

Posted: Fri Apr 09, 2010 9:16 am
by mbw1024
great for you guys!

Posted: Fri Apr 09, 2010 9:31 am
by lprof
Ugh... those summer labs!

Not a villa but inexpensive... in Coral Bay with AC and a grill...

http://www.vrbo.com/279907

"Harbor Place Too"... right behind Coccoloba... looks like $1325 total.

Posted: Fri Apr 09, 2010 10:08 am
by augie
Thanks Linda - that could be a winner!

Posted: Fri Apr 09, 2010 10:31 am
by loria
Augie,
we are staying (i think) at fairwinds and following seas in May--i am not sure about the AC situation but it has kind of a cool layout and it's not expensive as villas go.

Also, If you DON"T need a view check out sweet spice (valley view over josephines)

Posted: Fri Apr 09, 2010 10:37 am
by Diana2
There's alot out there. I did a quick check for your dates on VRBO.COM and here are a few that came up available. I didn't look really closely at the details but it shows me that you have choices.

Sea Breeze http://www.vrbo.com/229736 AC?
Monkey No Climb http://www.vrbo.com/219688
Sea Rock http://www.vrbo.com/158662 a little further out
VillAllure http://www.vrbo.com/168067 right above Skinny's

Posted: Fri Apr 09, 2010 11:27 am
by augie
Thanks for all of your help!

We'll sort through the options and pick one. At this point, we're just thrilled to be "official"!!!

Posted: Fri Apr 09, 2010 11:45 am
by theshopper3
Awesome Augie,

Hope we still get to see you in Oct :lol:

Posted: Fri Apr 09, 2010 11:53 am
by b-as-u-r
Congrats on being "official". Such a great feeling to have one in the pipeline! Fun, fun, fun. Ali~

Posted: Fri Apr 09, 2010 11:57 am
by augie
Shopper - keep us posted on that spare bedroom!

Ali - you are so right!

Posted: Fri Apr 09, 2010 12:25 pm
by KatieH
I haven't checked the calendar but Luna Vista was gret for our family of 3. PM me if you want more info.

Posted: Fri Apr 09, 2010 12:32 pm
by augie
KatieH wrote:I haven't checked the calendar but Luna Vista was gret for our family of 3. PM me if you want more info.
I'm pretty sure it was booked for at least some of our dates - but it looked great!

Posted: Fri Apr 09, 2010 12:37 pm
by theshopper3
will have to see if survive a week with Hu Hu :D

I may get buried on Island this trip around...LOL

Will have a few cold ones for you & Leslie in 21 SLEEPS.... :lol:

Posted: Fri Apr 09, 2010 3:33 pm
by Barb Y
So happy for you! Enjoy sharing STJ with your son. Just think, your other son will need his introduction at another time so you will have something exciting and new to look forward to in the future. Have a great time!