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Moving to St. John in November

Posted: Sat Sep 29, 2012 2:45 pm
by mountaingurl
Hi all- I posted the following to the relocating board and someone recommended I re-post here. I appreciate you, in all your infinite island wisdom!!! :mrgreen:

Hellloooo out there!
I have achieved the seemingly impossible this week and have been offered a job on Saint John without actually being there first. Now, the nitty gritty search for a long term rental presents itself and craigslist is being of no help what so ever. I am a 31 y/o female with great people skills, a fun-loving attitude and a dedication to my craft. I am excited to break away from my beloved Colorado for a few months to experience something new, exciting and extremely different! I also do some freelance writing in my spare time so my hours spent at home are spent quietly with the exception of the pitter patter of the keyboard. I have no animals and will be traveling lightly and am searching for a place to call home for a few months.

I know, from my research that apartment/sublet hunting is best done by word of mouth on the island, but then, so is finding a job and I have accomplished that goal 6 weeks out. So, I am posting for pointers! If anyone has any ideas, please, help a sister out! The benefits of having me around are endless, if you like a lot of laughter and a decently good time. My current roommate/landlord is EXTREMELY sad to see me go!

Re: Moving to St. John in November

Posted: Sat Sep 29, 2012 3:00 pm
by lprof
:oops: In making the suggestion to post here, in all my usual wordiness... I was referring to the question of where one might find a few nights inexpensive temporary lodging until an apartment is found.

I know that such places have been discussed here; offer up some ideas, folks... please.

Re: Moving to St. John in November

Posted: Sat Sep 29, 2012 3:05 pm
by mountaingurl
Thanks again lprof- you are quickly becoming my hero!

Re: Moving to St. John in November

Posted: Sat Sep 29, 2012 8:23 pm
by mindehankins
Cabin at Cinnamon Bay is about $100/night, and it's livable.
St. John Inn is another idea. Perhaps if you explained your situation, they might give you a deal on the price of a room, to make a hard working, friendly, young lady like yourself into a friend :) or an employee....

Re: Moving to St. John in November

Posted: Sat Sep 29, 2012 8:26 pm
by mindehankins
Cruz views Condos have several units renting for $106/day, in this time frame: http://www.caribbeanvilla.com/specials/ ... -specials/

Re: Moving to St. John in November

Posted: Sat Sep 29, 2012 9:38 pm
by Island Roots
You can call Marcia at 340-690-3266 for a Caribbean style cabana in Coral Bay at an attractive price.

Re: Moving to St. John in November

Posted: Sun Sep 30, 2012 11:23 pm
by michigan girls
Island Roots wrote:You can call Marcia at 340-690-3266 for a Caribbean style cabana in Coral Bay at an attractive price.
Plus, John and Marcia are awesome :D

Re: Moving to St. John in November

Posted: Mon Oct 01, 2012 8:54 am
by stjchica
What job did you get? and Congrats!

Re: Moving to St. John in November

Posted: Thu Oct 04, 2012 1:35 pm
by mountaingurl
I found a place to rest my head via the power of mutual friends on Facebook. The stars are aligning and it's all happening! I got a job serving/bar tending. I arrive on STT the morning of November 15. Woo-hoo!!! :mrgreen:

Re: Moving to St. John in November

Posted: Thu Oct 04, 2012 1:51 pm
by lprof
"Like"!!!
As I am leaving the day you arrive, I'll leave some wishes on the rock for you... good luck, much success and abundant happiness there!

Re: Moving to St. John in November

Posted: Thu Oct 04, 2012 7:55 pm
by mindehankins
Congratulations!!! We'd love to hear from you again, about how it's going? Maybe a blog???

Re: Moving to St. John in November

Posted: Thu Oct 04, 2012 7:59 pm
by EagleRayLover
Lucky lucky you!!

Re: Moving to St. John in November

Posted: Thu Oct 04, 2012 9:16 pm
by P-600
Congrats to you! I hope you love it as much as we do. I'm sure you will!