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help me with my villa search
Posted: Mon Aug 25, 2008 2:55 pm
by liamsaunt
Hello forum friends,
Help me start my new villa spreadsheet! I already have a list of houses that are under consideration for future trips, but they are homes I was considering with just John and I in mind. Now I am considering a different mix of people to invite, so I need some different features. Here is what I am looking for.
1. A minimum three-bedroom house (larger is OK)
2. Two of the bedrooms must be connected to the main pod via interior access, and those bedrooms must have AC
3. Another bedroom (exterior access OK) must have ocean views. AC ideal, but not required.
4. Swimming pool (size unimportant)
5. Child acceptable (youngest child will be seven)
6. Any location on island is OK with the exception of Chocolate Hole (Pond Bay construction) or East End (too far out)
7. Ideally $4,000/week or less in the off season. Willing to consider slightly more $$, but won't be happy about it.
Any suggestions? Thanks!
Posted: Mon Aug 25, 2008 2:57 pm
by pipanale
Blue Skies may fit. 2 buildings. The main house has 2 BR and the "cottage" has the other 2. I think it's under $3500 for the week off-season.
Now that I fixed the water pump, it's A-OK.
I am not 100% sure on the kids restriction though.
Detailed report on the house soon come
Posted: Mon Aug 25, 2008 3:26 pm
by mbw1024
Liam and his sister heading to the islands?
Posted: Mon Aug 25, 2008 3:57 pm
by Gromit
We're doing Mayan Sky theough VIVA this December -- i think it fits your bill.
http://www.vivacations.com/viewproperty ... rtyID=2545
We're also doing Casa Luna (also VIVA) next summer-- might also fit your bill:
http://www.vivacations.com/viewproperty ... rtyID=2583
If you don't mind Choc Hole Hillside (really High up) I can highly recommend Ambiance although it may not be an ideal layout in terms of the Bedrooms and it might be a bit more budget wise. It's so high up on the hillside though that ponde bay construction won't have an impact other than what ytou see down in that direction:
http://www.destinationstjohn.com/ambiance.htm
Posted: Mon Aug 25, 2008 4:33 pm
by Kentuckygirl
I have been looking to similar villas for our next trip with the kids, although I am looking primarily in the Coral Bay/Carolina/Ajax Peak area. Gromit beat me to the suggestions of Casa Luna and Mayan Sky. Others that I have been considering ...
In the Stars
Villa Carolina
Great Turtle Villa
Blue Palm Villa
Dancing Dolphins
DeBolina
Posted: Mon Aug 25, 2008 4:36 pm
by Kentuckygirl
Sorry, just remembered, Villa Carolina says no kids 8 mos. to 8 years.
Posted: Mon Aug 25, 2008 4:40 pm
by Pia
Here are 2 but one of them has a minimum child age of 8 but we know that some are more flexible with the age than others 
I have not seen them in person and really don't know if the bedrooms are connected from the interior (I don't like it when there is no layout shown) but had bookmarked them as I thought they looked great.
Summerwind is owned by a family with 3 children under aged 10 so age probably would not be a factor but I think 1 bedroom (master) is upstairs and the others are all downstairs but next to each other - maybe it could work ?? - thought it was worth throwing out there as the price is right
Pia
http://www.caribbeanvilla.com/summerwind/index.html
http://www.caribbeandays.com/villa.aspx?vid=1243
Posted: Mon Aug 25, 2008 4:45 pm
by sailorgirl
How about South Shore Villa
Posted: Mon Aug 25, 2008 5:01 pm
by Pia
Spank, spank Sailorgirl 
Posted: Mon Aug 25, 2008 5:26 pm
by Xislandgirl
I have no suggestions but if you are interested in a 4BR, I will pay my way plus do all the dishes and any prep work if I can eat your fabulous cooking.
Posted: Mon Aug 25, 2008 7:26 pm
by sailorgirl
Pia wrote:Spank, spank Sailorgirl
Why Pia... I have no idea what you mean
Posted: Mon Aug 25, 2008 7:31 pm
by soxfan22
pipanale wrote:Blue Skies may fit. 2 buildings. The main house has 2 BR and the "cottage" has the other 2. I think it's under $3500 for the week off-season.
Now that I fixed the water pump, it's A-OK.
I am not 100% sure on the kids restriction though.
Detailed report on the house soon come
Dude, seriously...After your less than glowing report on the water pump, I think I'll steer clear.
Enjoying your blog though, that's high comedy!
Posted: Mon Aug 25, 2008 7:41 pm
by msgcolleen
I like Xislandgirl's thinking!
Posted: Mon Aug 25, 2008 7:47 pm
by bevm
Waterfall is nice in Rendezvous Bay area. We rented Easy Breezes (new) in Coral Bay for next April.
Posted: Mon Aug 25, 2008 8:14 pm
by mbw1024
not sure it fits all your needs but what about Cocotier in VGE? Destination STJ handles it.