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Into The Mystic villa review - Coral Bay

Posted: Thu May 19, 2011 7:48 pm
by bevm
Just returned from two weeks at Into The Mystic. It's a very lovely, well-maintained villa. It's located above Crabby's Watersports and the Coccoloba Complex in Coral Bay. It's up a steep but fully-paved road.
It's a two bedroom, 2 1/2 bath villa with pool and hot tub. The master is up on the great room level with a queen-sized bed, huge walk-in shower and his and hers sinks with large granite counter top. The downstairs is a self-contained apartment with bachelor's kitchen, bath and sleeper sofa. The views of Coral Bay are amazing and it's only 10 minutes to the beaches of Maho, Francis and Lameshur.
We have visited St. John ten times and I believe this was probably the most well-appointed villa we have ever stayed in. The kitchen had every single pot, pan, and cooking utensil you could ask for. There is also snorkel gear, beach floats, noodles, etc. Sharon (the owner) has thought of everything her guests might need. There was sunblock, body lotion, body wash, aloe vera, cottonballs, bug spray, etc. etc. All you would really need to bring is clothing.
This is probably my favorite of all of the villas we have stayed in. Sharon now lives on-island and she is a joy to work with. She takes a great deal of pride in her home and it's reflected in the villa itself.

Posted: Thu May 19, 2011 8:36 pm
by Seasister
Thanks for the review. This is good info for future bookings. We are already set for this year, but we will look at that one next time! :D

Posted: Thu May 19, 2011 8:59 pm
by Coden
I just went and checked that unit out...Awesome!! :D

Posted: Thu May 19, 2011 9:03 pm
by bevm
Coden, it really is a special place!

Posted: Thu May 19, 2011 9:15 pm
by Coden
I can see that is their photo gallery. I know it had to be extra special to stay there. I bet is hurt bad to leave! :wink:

Posted: Fri May 20, 2011 12:28 am
by California Girl
Bev, there's actually a full guest bedroom downstairs, with a separate sitting room, which has the sofa bed, and flat screen TV, in addition to the kitchen & bath you already mentioned. :D

The downstairs would be great for a couple with 1 or 2 kids. Or maybe a few teenagers, with mom & dad upstairs! With us, Rick & I had the bedroom and nothintolose had the sitting room with the sofa bed and we shared the bathroom. It worked out very well.

Posted: Fri May 20, 2011 5:54 am
by lpowmacback
Really nice review - thanks!

Posted: Fri May 20, 2011 7:40 am
by Xislandgirl
I was there for dinner on our final night and can tell you that I agree 100% with Bev. It is such a beautiful villa and made me jealous that we made the decision to go for budget accomodations :lol:

Posted: Fri May 20, 2011 9:53 am
by PA Girl
Thank you! We are looking for a Coral Bay house for the next trip. I just added it to the list.

Posted: Fri May 20, 2011 10:58 am
by California Girl
If it helps anyone to decide to rent Into The Mystic, here's the view from the deck :D

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Posted: Fri May 20, 2011 10:59 am
by bevm
Coden, you'll never know how much it hurt to leave...
Margo, I just assumed everyone would know that and look at the pictures.

Posted: Fri May 20, 2011 12:08 pm
by Coden
bevn - I can imagine!!! Our first rental was over Coral Bay, and had that view. Although our house wasn't as opulent, it was still hard to leave. Heck - it is hard to leave STJ period! :D

CA Girl - thanks for the pic...beauty to the eyes!!

Posted: Fri May 20, 2011 1:09 pm
by nothintolose
I LOVED the villa! Loved staying in Coral Bay! Loved the company! Nuff said...except that I have NEVER staying in a villa that was so well stocked before! It was awesome! No complaints whatsoever...it was perfect! I would definitely recommend this villa!

Posted: Fri May 20, 2011 1:48 pm
by bevm
The company was the best part nothintolose!

Posted: Fri May 20, 2011 6:54 pm
by lisa mcg
Looks beautiful....would you all say that the 2 bedrooms are equal for 2 couples celebrating the BIG 50?