Mango Tango in Paradise
Review Submitted: July 1, 2009
Date of Stay: June 2009
We chose the Mango Tango Villa as our vacation destination for my husband, myself, and our two teenagers. We hoped that the actual villa was even half as good as the lovely photos. GREAT NEWS! The villa actually better! The photos are very accurate but what they don't show is the attention to detail. We found it to be the perfect blend of nature and luxury. The house is spacious, clean, and has every possible ammenity. The beds are fabulously comfortable with wonderful linens. The kitchen is well, and tastefully appointed. The decks and views are beyond belief. We literally kept the bedroom draperies open and awoke to the sunrise every day. It is also very private. Whether alone as a couple or letting your kids just be themselves, it is a wonderful change from the typical resort atmosphere. It takes at least 15 minutes to get anywhere (except Udder Delites, which is a "must-try"), and a car rental is necessary (we got a great deal at Discount Rental just outside the airport). But we got used to "staying left" while driving and enjoyed the beautiful scenery along the way. The owners (who were very nice and very easy to work with) are correct when they say the house is not child-friendly or disability friendly.
If you go, and I highly recommend you do, go to St.Johns for at least one day, go to Coki Beach (even if you are told it's a tourist trap, it is really great), and we also recommend Saphire Beach because there is food, beach chairs and rentals. The "secret pocket beach" is a bit of a tricky climb, but worth it, very cool.
We didn't eat out a lot, but we all loved Duffy's (Red Hook)and the burgers at the Shipwreck Tavern (Charlotte Amalie) were awesome.
Grocery stores were interesting, but we found the market in RedHook to be the very best. Also, a trip to the CostULess(?) should be planned at the beginning of your stay if you have more than two people.
The Mango Tango is simply beautiful. The scenery of the finest resort, the luxuries of a fine hotel, and the privacy of your own home. We will definitely be back!
Owner's Response: Thank you for a such a Thoughful & Fabulous Review!! We are so appreciative when our guests think of our Mango Tango Villa as such a Unique & Special Place!
We truely want All of our guests to feel Special & have an Enjoyable, as well as Memorable stay on their Island Getaway @ our Mango Tango Villa!
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