Villa Paradiso review
Submitted: April 11, 2012
Stayed: April 2012
Villa and landscaping are beautiful. Very private. Outdoor living areas are fantastic and spacious with much outdoor furniture. Views from all balconies, pool and virtually every room in the villa are at least as good as those in the website photos. I loved sitting up in bed in the mornings to a view of the sea (and the views were similar from beds in every bedroom). Perhaps even more appealing to me than the day-time views, were the views of the stars and distant lights at night.
All bedrooms and bathrooms were large and very tastefully decorated/equipped. Kitchen was very nice and well-equipped. Living room was a little small for the six of us, but my teens enjoyed the Wii console and games, and we all appreciated Netflix access. There were many thoughtful extras to be found in drawers and closets around the villa.
We hiked on the marked trail to secluded Jack Bay beach and loved it. Snorkeling was good and it was fun to find fairly abundant sea glass on the beach. On another day we took a longer, and a bit more strenuous hike to Isaac Bay. It was equally secluded, but snorkeling was better. On yet another day we hiked from the road near Point Udall to Isaac Bay. Vistas on this hike were great.
We sailed to Buck Island with Captain Carl on Teroro II. Saw many sea turtles and a few porpoises along the way. Carl was friendly and laid back. He didn’t talk all the time, but had an interesting story to go along with responses to most questions. Snorkeling, beach and hiking on Buck Island were all great. Highly recommended trip.
We went to a beach barbeque at nearby Divi Carina Resort. Food was mediocre, local cultural dancers were OK, but Moko Jumbies (costumed, young local men on high stilts doing some pretty impressive dancing and stunts) were a big hit with my family. Pizza from the open-air East End Pizza, located on the Divi Carina grounds was good.
Villa owner was helpful, flexible and responsive, throughout.
I would highly recommend Villa Paradiso to families with teenagers or older, and to a small group of couples.
Owner's Response: We are so glad you enjoyed your stay at Villa Paradiso! Throughout our building process we had plenty of time to decide how to position the rooms so that everyone would enjoy a spectacular view. Thank you for your helpful review of the local activities also.
Helpful votes: 3/3
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