USVI-On-Line

I just booked our villa for next June for 7 nights. Last year we stayed on St John for 7 and Virgin Gorda for 3. What I thought it would be nice to stay on St John another 3 nights somewhere else on the island for a different experience. Caneel is too expensive I think and we really like our villas. Has anyone waited until the last minute say a month out and booked a villa for a few nights. With so many Villas on the island seems like you could find a place you like at the last minute, off season in June.
Nancy

Uhhhh, that's the only way I book. Last minute. Best deals that way. I just booked yesterday for our trip in 10 days. I eye availability calendars for the places I want to stay until the last minute. Takes flexibility on where you want to stay, but in low season, it's not hard to find a place...

If you are flexible, last minute is the way to go. We just got back from a 2 week trip wher we got a fabulous 5 BR place for the 2 of us for one heck of a deal (we booked it on a Wednesday, and arrived that same Saturday). This year, at least, there seemed to be tons of availability.

Same here - we did last minute and got a great deal for this coming week. I will definitely do it again in the future - especially for June.

The only thing I think may make it a little harder is the short stay. I don't know how much people will be willing to work with you on price for a 3 night stay because there is a lot of work that goes into "turn over" of a villa. I was looking into a villa when I had my staycation honeymoon in October and I had a hard time finding a place that would let me stay 3 nights. Anyone else have luck on a last minute short booking???

The 3-night minimum might be a problem, even though it is the last minute and off season.

You could try Grande Bay, Estate Lindholm or St. John Inn.

jayseadee wrote:The 3-night minimum might be a problem, even though it is the last minute and off season.

You could try Grande Bay, Estate Lindholm or St. John Inn.

Or Sailview. I think they have a two night minimum. For that matter, you could book Sailview now, because their nightly rate is like any other "last minute" rate.

Lovermont

never stayed here, but might be an option for short term.

http://www.serendipstjohn.com/

How much of a discount did you get booking at the last minute (within 2 weeks)? When we looked last year, agencies were only offering us 15 - 20% within 30 days.