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Villa rentals starting mid week
Posted: Mon Jun 09, 2008 8:41 pm
by sea-nile
Well, only a year and I go on my mother/daughter trip to STJ! It is time to start planning. We are thinking of going on a Wed to a Wed or Thursday because of our schedules and possibly a lower airfare. Are villa companies nice about doing this or do they prefer Sat. to Sat.?
Also, we need to find the least expensive place to stay other than camping. It may not be a villa but a motel/bed and breakfast or ? a shack??
Any ideas?
We plan to go in June.
It will just be the two of us.
Thanks.
Posted: Mon Jun 09, 2008 9:02 pm
by RickG
I've never had a problem with mid-week rentals during the off-season. For cheap, Hillcrest Guest House, Samuels Cottages, Coconut Coast and Concordia seem the be the best deals.
Cheers, RickG
Posted: Mon Jun 09, 2008 9:18 pm
by Berlingirl
Mother daughter sounds like fun...perhaps a package though a travel agent...maybe you'll catch some deal at the Westin or at Gallows or maybe even Caneel that is possible in the off season. Worth a try.
Posted: Tue Jun 10, 2008 12:03 am
by Teresa_Rae
I've never had a problem with a mid-week rental, at least not in the off season.
If you and/or your daughter don't mind sharing a bed, I highly recommend Blue Aweigh...there is a king size bed, washer/dryer, nice family room, good a/c, nice kitchen (including a dishwasher), nice bathroom w/double sinks, grill, pool, and hot tub.
The only thing that makes it more conducive for a couple than a mother/daughter is that there isn't a ton of privacy when you're in the shower because it's a bit open (unless the bathroom doors are shut of course, then there is total privacy).
And the price is good…right now the website is saying $195 per night but we got a discount for staying more than 5 nights I think it was.
It is marketed by the people at Lavender Hill Suites but has nothing to do with that property…it is a guest house adjacent to a couple who have lived on the island for 20 or 30 years.
On, and the best bonus is an excellent resident cat!
http://www.lavenderhillsuites.com/cottage.htm
Posted: Tue Jun 10, 2008 8:19 am
by pjayer
Sailview looks like a nice little place that rents by the night with a two night minimum. Pia has posted that it's very clean and in good condition. A mother/daughter trip sounds like fun! I'm looking forward to mine getting older and doing things like that. Right now, about the only place she wants to be seen with me is the mall.
http://www.sailviewstjohn.com/
Posted: Tue Jun 10, 2008 9:16 am
by Diana2
How about this one.
http://windspree.com/homes/thecrowsnest/ It's across the street from Skinny's in Coral Bay. Can't beat the location and the price is right too.
Posted: Tue Jun 10, 2008 9:43 am
by Mary L
I'm staying here in a few weeks.
http://www.vrbo.com/58389
Posted: Tue Jun 10, 2008 10:23 am
by California Girl
I believe LMG stayed there and she loved it!
Posted: Tue Jun 10, 2008 10:27 am
by Gromit
I prefer midweek travel to week-end travel and have never had a problem renting in any time frame I want from the rental co's ever. Especially if you stay more than a week.
Of course with all the airline schedule silliness going on out there it may get harder to travel mid week in future (but I hope not!)
Posted: Tue Jun 10, 2008 12:27 pm
by Maggy
Sea-nile, we stayed here last year and liked it. It was good value for money. $ 840-1000.
http://www.vrbo.com/79945
Posted: Tue Jun 10, 2008 5:16 pm
by silverheels
I pm'ed you about one property but there is another I forgot to mention. It's Samuel's cottages. Both of these properties are walkable to Cruz Bay and inexpensive. I did receive your pm.
Posted: Tue Jun 10, 2008 5:49 pm
by mdcoles1
blue aweigh is a good value. Very nice and roomy for a l bedroom.
here is a 2 bedroom at $1125/week
http://www.stjohnhouserentals.com/Coral-Breeze.htm
I would stay at either one again!
Posted: Tue Jun 10, 2008 6:14 pm
by sea-nile
Great ideas everyone!
Thanks!