7 Reviews of Property 346127 in Water Island, Virgin Islands

A perfect place for for our 25th anniversary. Bill and Chris Carli were patient answering our questions prior and after our booking.
Watching the sun rise in the morning. Our stay turned into a spectacular wonderland as we adventured daily to different areas, in our little golf cart or by foot. A setting perfect for a scenic photographer, wildlife and nature lover.

Shared internet access with our host, the marvellous Marvin, allowed us to easily plan day trips to nearby islands and access to our emails if we wished.
Tradewinds Villa offered all the necessities for a perfect vacation, from outdoor decks for lounging to a rather private outdoor Spa. Perfect to unwind.
Evening winds plus overhead ceiling fans assured a comfortable sleep. The house is beautifully furnished and decorated, for the few moments spent indoors.
Easy access to St.Thomas for nearby shopping and visiting, or to board a ship to St.John's as a day trip.
Thank you for a lovely stay. 2 weeks wasn't enough!

We stayed at Tradewinds on the last week of March 2011. Had an exceptional time at this secluded location. Great views and constant breeze at this very comfortable house. Caretakers Bill and Christy were helpful in showing us around and assisting with any questions on the local area and activities. This is not a place to go if you are looking for action, shopping, etc. However, if you want a place to just kick back, hang out at a beach or take a walk, Water Island is a great choice. Additionally, it is easy to get to from the airport on St. Thomas - just a short taxi ride, water taxi and golf cart ride to this peaceful location/house. We checked out the other rentals walking around the island and have to say that Trandwinds is probably the best property out of the bunch.

We echo all the thoughts of our predecessors. This is a lovely, spaceous, well-managed and beautifully-kept villa in a very dramatic position, perched on a cliff above a sparkling sea, with constant breezes (the tradeswinds, of course) that keep the air cool. It’s an absolutely great place to kick back, chill out and enjoy the idyllic quiet of little Water Island. Much recommended.

My daughter and I were fortunate to stay at this fabulous home. Not only are the views amazing, walk into the living/dining/kitchen area and there is a wall of windows facing the ocean, but the place is decorated with class and style which added to the enjoyment. Sitting on the balcony of our spacious bedroom and feeling the ocean breeze is a morning treat not to be missed. Water island is certainly charming. My favorite was Monday nights at the movies. Two sewn sheets stretched between two palm trees with the sun setting on the beach, what an experience. While there make sure to visit St. John. The entire island is surrounded with the most beautiful turquoise beaches, and the snorkeling is outstanding.

Our recent stay in Water Island at the Tradewinds Villa was a wonderful experience that we would highly recommend to anyone looking for a vacation that satisfies. It was a treat to find the actual property and its amenities exceeded the description on the website. The privacy of our room was perfect and could not have had a more beautiful ocean view balcony we happily called our own. The home was spacious, immaculate, well appointed and the caretakers (Bill and Chris) were not only helpful, but a real delight. Chris is a lovely, generous woman with a bank of information about the local highlights and Bill is an adventurer at heart with talent for entertainment and fun!! We loved the excitement of traveling to and from the island as it gave us a realistic idea of what daily living would entail there. It's close proximity to more populated areas afforded easy commutes by water taxis to destinations of St. Thomas, the gorgeous island of St. John, as well as access to the British Virgin Islands. We especially appreciated the solitude and tranquility of Water Island, its friendly residents and the very relaxed atmosphere. We took in a Monday Night Movie at Honeymoon Beach after watching the sunset and put our feet in the sand during the show! You can even buy Popcorn and refreshments, it was great fun!! Overall, our experience which included fantastic snorkeling at Buck's Island, hiking in St. John's National Park and visiting the B.V.I. was one we will look forward to having again with more time to spend! Hope you, too, can make it there!