WE LOVE WATERLEMON VILLA!!
Review Submitted: July 8, 2009
Date of Stay: June 2009
We have travelled extensively throughout the Caribbean. St John is, without question, our favorite island. This was our 5th trip to St John and first stay at Waterlemon Villa.
Waterlemon Villa sits directly above Coral Bay harbor. The view alone is worth the trip! I wanted our 20th wedding anniversary trip to be perfect, so I carefully researched dozens of homes. What first struck me was the professional way that Ellen, the homeowner, answered all of my questions. It was clear that she loves this home and is very careful about her clientele. That meant a lot because we wanted a home that has been well cared for, and not just trashed by a succession of renters. Sure enough, the home appeared brand new, was sparkling clean, and every detail has been taken into consideration--including having a nice driveway, which is a BIG plus!
The pool was very clean. The tiled pool deck has an outside shower, reclining lounges, chairs, thick floating mats and a table with a retractable shade umbrella. The chair and lounge material stays cool and dries quickly--important in a tropical climate. The exterior staircase from the pool to the kitchen allowed us to get drinks and snacks without dripping water through the house. There are beautiful plants and flowers around the pool deck, and we enjoyed complete privacy in and around the pool.
We and another couple used both downstairs master suites. The beds are beautiful, firm and sturdy, and we slept GREAT! There is no A/C, but it didn't matter--not only are there fans in every room, but the whole house enjoys an amazing and nearly constand island breeze.
The kitchen and living areas were excellent. In 9 days we ate all but 4 or 5 meals at home (groceries were expensive but not outrageous). The kitchen had everything we needed to cook a wide variety of meals. The screened in porch off of the kitchen allowed us to eat outside, enjoy the amazing breeze, and be protected from St John's thriving evening Mosquito population.
We are adventuresome people. We like to run, swim, snorkel, hike, eat, and explore. We don't like traffic, crowds, or tourist traps. Coral Bay is heaven! Just enough of everything but not too much of anything. Waterlemon Villa is perfectly located. Thanks Ellen, Mark (local manager) and previous guests for making this home so beautiful! We had the time of our lives--we can't wait until our next visit to St John and Waterlemon Villa!!!
Tom and Tracy (Oregon).
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