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Another Villa Opinion Question
Posted: Mon Dec 08, 2008 10:16 pm
by benchill
I found good villa reviews on some but just seeing if anyone has recent stays at any of the following:
Balance
Sea Stone
Indigo
Villa Maria
Any comments would be greatly appreciated.
Posted: Tue Dec 09, 2008 2:34 pm
by Pickle
My husband and I stayed at Sea Stone this past June. Here is my trip report regarding the villa.
http://www.virgin-islands-on-line.com/f ... ght=#87791
This is the link to more photos of Sea Stone:
http://public.fotki.com/Pickle-Pickle/st-john-usvi/ss/
Overall, we were very happy with Sea Stone. The villa itself is VERY nice and has in-your-face water views. The only thing we didn't particularly care for was the close proximity to its neighbors. We generally like a little more isolation. Also, I think I prefer a more conventionally shaped pool to the one at Sea Stone. It felt a bit too narrow to me but my husband seemed to have enjoyed it for a change.
If you have specific questions, just let me know. Happy villa hunting!
Posted: Tue Dec 09, 2008 5:33 pm
by MLS
In my opinion the Villa Maria view is far superior to the others, viewing not only great sunsets and Pillsbury vistas, but also boat traffic/activity into Great Cruz Bay to the Westin. But there has been construction directly below the house at the Sussman property. Check with agent-Catered To.
Posted: Tue Dec 09, 2008 8:15 pm
by iowaguy
Benchill---We must have similar taste in villas. I stayed at Indigo last March, and was just about to book Villa Maria for a trip this next March which, unfortunately, I'm having to cancel (I'm needing to go to San Diego for a meeting at that same time).
We absolutely loved Indigo, but I suppose it depends what you are looking for. Furnishings are gorgeous---huge covered porch where we basically lived. Pool was small and a little shady. Bedrooms and baths are beautiful----especially the nicest 3 (the 4th is smaller). Really cool rooftop sundeck. Everything is new and high-end. Search "Indigo" and you'll find my comments from last April/ May. If you click on one of my photos you'll find my webshots photos with lots of Indigo shots.
Villa Maria has a better view because its further out on the point. Furnishings will be much more casual and the whole house looks more dated, but it looks very comfortable. Villa Maria has a big, sunny pool. We stayed next door to Villa Maria at L'Autre Monde many years ago when they were renting that house.
Good luck with your search.
Posted: Wed Dec 10, 2008 10:45 am
by iowaguy
Ben---Here is a link to some photos I took of Indigo:
http://good-times.webshots.com/album/562949062IZKRRZ