Reviews of Property: Tradewinds Cottage - panoramic ocean views from every window!
Description
Cottage, 1200 sq. ft.,
2 Bedrooms, Sleeps 4, 2 Bathrooms
2 Bedrooms, Sleeps 4, 2 Bathrooms
Amenities
beach, near the ocean,
garden,
balcony,
TV,
DVD
Rates
per property
(USD)
$1,200 -
$1,600/week
Lois Wood
781-934-9070
Speaks: English
35 Reviews of Property 102215 in Johns Folly, Virgin Islands
Spectacular
Review Submitted: February 10, 2009
Date of Stay: January 2009
We loved this place! My husband and I went for a relaxing vacation and this was just the place. The views were spectacular, the cottage was immaculate, and everything we needed was at hand. The CD collection was amazing, providing a variety of genres, the kitchen was well equipped, and for the beach there were towels, beach chairs, snorkel and fins, picnic baskets, water bottles, etc.
At the cottage we found information about which trails to hike, beaches to explore, where the best snorkeling can be found, restaurants to pursue, stores to shop, stars to name, boats to sail, and excursions to join.
Lois checked in with us twice during the week; if there was anything we needed, she was there. Their friend and housecleaner was also available for questions, but the best was that she is also a massage therapist and acupunturist. I fully intended to take advantage, but the week went so fast, that we didn't have time.
Ah, yes. We left saying that one week was surely not long enough. I guess we'll have to return to get that massage, experience the beaches and trails that we didn't have time to get to, eat at those restaurants that the good folks in St. John told us not to miss, and next time we're bringing back a few bottles of coconut rum!
Lorna and John
At the cottage we found information about which trails to hike, beaches to explore, where the best snorkeling can be found, restaurants to pursue, stores to shop, stars to name, boats to sail, and excursions to join.
Lois checked in with us twice during the week; if there was anything we needed, she was there. Their friend and housecleaner was also available for questions, but the best was that she is also a massage therapist and acupunturist. I fully intended to take advantage, but the week went so fast, that we didn't have time.
Ah, yes. We left saying that one week was surely not long enough. I guess we'll have to return to get that massage, experience the beaches and trails that we didn't have time to get to, eat at those restaurants that the good folks in St. John told us not to miss, and next time we're bringing back a few bottles of coconut rum!
Lorna and John
Owner's Response: so glad you had a great time on St. John and at Tradewinds Cottage, Lorna and John! come back soon! - Lois
Guestbook Comment
Review Submitted: March 17, 2009
Date of Stay: March 2009
Our dream of a trip to St. John finally came true and we were so happy to have found Tradewinds Cottage for our vacation.
The view is awesome and the cottage is well-equiped with everything needed for a comfortable stay. We enjoyed exploring the island, especially the beautiful beaches and meeting the friendly local people. I can't think of anything we would have done differently and we hope to return to St. John and Tradewinds Cottage again. Lois and Doug are great hosts and the Tradewinds Cottage is perfect base for an adventure on St. John.
The view is awesome and the cottage is well-equiped with everything needed for a comfortable stay. We enjoyed exploring the island, especially the beautiful beaches and meeting the friendly local people. I can't think of anything we would have done differently and we hope to return to St. John and Tradewinds Cottage again. Lois and Doug are great hosts and the Tradewinds Cottage is perfect base for an adventure on St. John.
Guestbook Comment
Review Submitted: January 5, 2009
Date of Stay: December 2008
Hi Lois,
We are home now after an amazing week at Tradewinds Cottage. The first thing I said to Brad this morning looking out our bedroom window is that the view isn't quite as good this morning! (To say the least!) Ah well, I have my pictures to help us remember...
Thank you for sharing your home with us. Our vacation was even better than we expected (and I had been dreaming and researching for months!)...I don't think we could have picked a more idyllic island or better accommodations for us. So glad I found you and your home...don't even remember how I came upon your website but so glad I did! The views were spectacular (pictures don't really do it justice); cottage was charming; clean; comfortable and very functional. What a great value!
Y'all have a Merry Christmas!
We are home now after an amazing week at Tradewinds Cottage. The first thing I said to Brad this morning looking out our bedroom window is that the view isn't quite as good this morning! (To say the least!) Ah well, I have my pictures to help us remember...
Thank you for sharing your home with us. Our vacation was even better than we expected (and I had been dreaming and researching for months!)...I don't think we could have picked a more idyllic island or better accommodations for us. So glad I found you and your home...don't even remember how I came upon your website but so glad I did! The views were spectacular (pictures don't really do it justice); cottage was charming; clean; comfortable and very functional. What a great value!
Y'all have a Merry Christmas!
Guestbook Comment
Review Submitted: January 5, 2009
Date of Stay: July 2008
What a marvelous experience! Other than a delay in getting our baggage in St. Thomas, everything went very well. A gorgous deck on which to watch the local boats and sip mango flavored rum/fruit juice. The quiet side of the island which was very peaceful. The roads (hilly and curves) took some getting used to as tourist trucks and buses approach you often down the center of the road, but all part of the adventure. Fantastic snorkeling (hit 12 beaches)with turtles, rays, beautiful coral, etc. A great cottage with everything taken well care of. Downstairs bedroom worked great for a second couple. Lois did a super job of creating a paradise.
Guestbook Comment
Review Submitted: January 5, 2009
Date of Stay: April 2008
Dear Lois and Doug,
Our stay at Tradewinds feels like a lifetime ago. Your home is so beautiful. There is no place in the world like your deck. It is spectacular. All of the thoughtful comforts you provided were noticed and very much appreciated. Thank you so much for sharing your special place with us. We have stayed in a variety of accomodations on St. John--we will never stay anywhere other than Tradewinds again!
Thanks again, Diane & Bill (Beverly Hills, MI)
Our stay at Tradewinds feels like a lifetime ago. Your home is so beautiful. There is no place in the world like your deck. It is spectacular. All of the thoughtful comforts you provided were noticed and very much appreciated. Thank you so much for sharing your special place with us. We have stayed in a variety of accomodations on St. John--we will never stay anywhere other than Tradewinds again!
Thanks again, Diane & Bill (Beverly Hills, MI)
Guestbook Comment
Review Submitted: January 5, 2009
Date of Stay: March 2008
We spent the first 7 days of 18 at Tradewinds, our first visit to St. Johns. Wanted to check out Coral Bay and Cruz Bay. Tradewinds was the best, we love quite. The view from all rooms was fantastic. Stay was from 1/5/08 - 1/12/08. Would love to return. Yes Cathy the cleaning lady is the best! Thanks for sharing your paridise. Jill
Guestbook Comment
Review Submitted: January 5, 2009
Date of Stay: March 2008
My wife, sister-in-law, and her husband were guests at the Tradewinds cottage February 09 to 23, 2008. The cottage was perfectly located for what we wanted; an incredible view, away from the usual tourist mayhem and easy access to great hiking, the sand and the sea. It was our best visit ever to St. John.
Guestbook Comment
Review Submitted: January 5, 2009
Date of Stay: February 2008
This is a long-awaited trip I had promised my son after college graduation. Since he loves to snorkel, St. John is the best area. After spending 3 days on Virgin Gorda (which we loved) we chose St. John and Tradewinds for one week. I did a lot of research and this is the most perfect, beautiful place. Love the Coral Bay area, so laid back and quaint. We tried most of the restaurants in Coral Bay – each is unique and food is very good. Met a lot of locals, everyone is so friendly.
Loved the starlit skies – similar to the Amazon jungle! Lots of wind but loved it, coming from Arizona! Loved falling asleep to the singing of the tree frogs and sounds of the ocean below. Not bothered with mosquitoes at the cottage at all.
Did many hikes and hit and snorkeled most of the beaches. Saw lots of wildlife and sea life. All my favorite, each unique.
We didn’t get to the Reef Bay Trail or sailing on “White Wing”, which I want to do next time. Met Cathy the cleaning lady upon arrival – so delightful! Lois is lucky to have found her.
Thank you for sharing your beautiful cottage.
Loved the starlit skies – similar to the Amazon jungle! Lots of wind but loved it, coming from Arizona! Loved falling asleep to the singing of the tree frogs and sounds of the ocean below. Not bothered with mosquitoes at the cottage at all.
Did many hikes and hit and snorkeled most of the beaches. Saw lots of wildlife and sea life. All my favorite, each unique.
We didn’t get to the Reef Bay Trail or sailing on “White Wing”, which I want to do next time. Met Cathy the cleaning lady upon arrival – so delightful! Lois is lucky to have found her.
Thank you for sharing your beautiful cottage.
Guestbook Comment
Review Submitted: January 5, 2009
Date of Stay: October 2007
Tradewinds Cottage is a wonderful, magical place. The pictures on the site don't do it justice - the view is unbelievable! Lois and Doug have stocked the cottage with everything you could possibly need. St. John is a great place to visit, and Tradewinds is the perfect home base!
Guestbook Comment
Review Submitted: January 5, 2009
Date of Stay: July 2007
Nothing but positive, enthusiastic exclamations for St. John and the Tradewinds Cottage!! If you are debating whether to rent Tradewinds or not, do it --- especially if this is your first time to St. John.
Absolutely everything you could possibly need is provided including coolers, tatami mats, condiments and spices, full kitchen, towels, chairs, bird-watching window with feeders, etc.
Tradewinds contains a huge library of up-to-date books on the islands, both factual and anecdotal. The very best resources are the guestbook entries from past Tradewind guests. We read them all. Used them to decide where to go everyday. Lois and Doug have also put together a binder of info we found extremely helpful.
Lois called twice to see how we were doing. Cathy, the housekeeper, had the place immaculate after a party had just left the same day. Amazing, truly. Our 16-year-old appreciated having his own room and bathroom downstairs.
Views must be seen to be believed. The pictures on the site tell the whole story, that is exactly what you get when you go to Tradewinds! Write me if you want more info. Thank you, Lois and Doug!
Absolutely everything you could possibly need is provided including coolers, tatami mats, condiments and spices, full kitchen, towels, chairs, bird-watching window with feeders, etc.
Tradewinds contains a huge library of up-to-date books on the islands, both factual and anecdotal. The very best resources are the guestbook entries from past Tradewind guests. We read them all. Used them to decide where to go everyday. Lois and Doug have also put together a binder of info we found extremely helpful.
Lois called twice to see how we were doing. Cathy, the housekeeper, had the place immaculate after a party had just left the same day. Amazing, truly. Our 16-year-old appreciated having his own room and bathroom downstairs.
Views must be seen to be believed. The pictures on the site tell the whole story, that is exactly what you get when you go to Tradewinds! Write me if you want more info. Thank you, Lois and Doug!
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