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Wonderful and relaxing stay at Unicorn in St. John. We'll be back!
The house was really perfect for us. The view was incredible and the house was really well stocked with most of the amenities that you would get from a hotel stay. We are already planning on our next trip back to St. John and the Unicorn. VIva! Villas on site at St. John were great too! Very helpful.
Best family vacation ever
Great house. Three separate common areas, one adjacent to the pool. Bedrooms all private and separate from each other. Easy kitchen to work in. Five minute walk down to small beautiful private beach with great snorkeling. There were ten of us in the house and we were all happy. We ate half our meals at home, half out. Fifteen drive to town and the restaurants of St John are way underrated. Very good food and service. Cruz Bay is a cool little town with every thing you need and excellent shopping. Thanks to Neil and Chuck the caretaking duo, we always had what we needed. We want to go back soon.
Our stay at Seagrass cottage was amazing!
Fell in love with the location and "charm" of Seagrass Cottage. Amazing views! The pool was large enough for all 3 kids and grandparents to swim at the same time. This is the 3rd home we have rented on St. John. It did not have the posh of "granite counter tops or cherry cabinets" however that is what made it special-it was a "cottage charm" with every amenity you could need.
Great location and view!!
I've got several pros and cons for the villa.They are listed below:
Pros: Lovely view, great pool, clean
Cons: A lot of bugs, villa itself needs updating. There is a villa being built below this villa and the workers start very early. If you're planning on spending a lot of time in the villa it may be a problem.
Exceeded Expectations
It is a rare thing at my age not to be disappointed by an eagerly anticipated event, but I am happy to say this was one of those occasions. I could not be happier with the whole experience. The pictures of the villa, although beautiful, do not do it justice: it's absolutely lovely. I don't know how much the housekeepers are paid, but whatever it is it's not enough...everything was immaculate. It looked brand new when we walked in on our first day. The greeter was courteous and highly informative and even drove us to the supermarket to get supplies before taking us to the car rental company. The view of Coral Bay from the balconies of the villa is spectacular...what a way to start every morning. Cell phone reception and internet signal were both excellent.This was my first vacation in four years, but it was worth the wait!
We had a wonderful experiance. This was our 8th time to St. John.
The house was beautiful and well maintained. When you pay a premium you should expect the best. The best change we made this time, at your recommendation, was getting our vehicle on St. Thomas and taking the barge over. This really works out well. Especially for larger groups. We had 7 adults and an infant. The switchback to the home needs work. I understand this is planned for July of 2011.
Rain and bugs
The villa was really nice however we had five straight days of heavy rains and lots of mosquitoes.
Great stay at Great Turtle!
We had a wonderful stay, thank you! The house was so comfortable and we had such a nice time. I must thank you for how clean the villa was as I'm sure that's not easy, especially with all the outdoor space and furniture! My only comment is that it might have been nice to have the living room and kitchen air conditioned but I realize that would be very costly. Every thing we could have needed was provided in the house and we hope to be able to visit again! And I'm so glad you let people rent by the bedroom as with the four of us, we wouldn't have been able to afford the villa at the full rate and we would have been so sad to miss out! Thanks for everything!
Relaxing, quiet and cloudy with rain
Wonderful villa, great views. If the weather had been better for us,then we would have no complaints at all.
We had an amazing time!
Our honeymoon went off without a hitch. We had a fabulous week and definitely want to go back soon. Thank you so much!
Best Vacation EVERY !!!!!
Bel Horizon was spectacular in every way. The villa is stunning -- from the many large group areas with fabulous views, the pool/hot tub, the location and once again the views. We were thrilled when we got to the villa, while in the pictures it was amazing, it is even better in person. The caretakers, Rea and Lanny, could not have been more helpful. Would highly recommend Bel Horizon and St. John !!
wonderfully appointed house,great location and very helpful staff
weather was great,lots of r and r
Relaxing, great condos, stunning, and walking distance close to town
Seashore Allure is a hidden treasure on a beautiful beach in small quiet St. Johns. The condos are stunning with wood floors, granite, tile, and spa like bathrooms. The employees take wonderful care of you and help in evey way possible. You are walking distance to town, BUT, renting a jeep is a must to get around on the island and visit the local beaches. Every beach is breathtaking and has it's own characteristics. Great restaurants and food which includes locally caught fish. We will definitely be returning to St. Johns and stay at The Seashore Allure!!
St. John Coral Oasis Getaway
This fabulous villa was ideally located and outfitted with all the comforts of home. We did experience a few issues, though (see below).
Beautiful home in St. John paradise location
The house has all the comforts of home, but had a wonderful feeling of being outdoors, even when you were inside. The views of Peter and Cinnamon Bays were breathtaking. Everything you could possibly want was right at the house. The trek to the beach at Peter Bay was a bit arduous, but the views from the house made up for that!
Perfect Villa
From location, layout, design, furnishings, even the neighborhood, this is a really great place. The indoor and outdoor furnishings are all extremely well done, the large porch gets just enough breeze to keep the bugs to a manageable minimum, the pool is very private, and you could easily have a board meeting in the large shower.
LeVirag,St John
Great experience, villa was professionally run, absolutely perfect.
Wonderful
Facilities great for a couple. View spectacular. Owner a great guy, available to assist and respond to any request.
Most beautiful home I've ever stayedin & fantastic weather for January
Seven beautiful bedrooms & upstairs bedroom in annex is more than satisfactory. Downstairs bedroom off the garage (9th brm) is livable but not in character w/other brms. Fantastic house construction/beautiful job on appointments/nice maint staff.
Tradewinds and View
The villa was just beautiful. everything you would want and need for two people. The views of the surrounding islands and sea were stupendous. The tradewinds were so brisk, we never used the pool. Actually needed long sleeves at times. The stars and moon and sunrise were not to be believed. The road going up and down was bumpy and that would be something I hope in the future would be improved on. It made coming and going a bit daunting.
we couldnt' say enough good things
everything exceeded our expectations
A private retreat with rustic charm.
I appreciated the thought and materials that was put into the cottage. We enjoyed the peaceful setting despite the bumpy road. One suggestion is that it might be nice to inform the guests as to the nature of the spiders (Tarantula?), millipedes etc. that someone may encounter during the visit.
The villa was fantastic.
We were very impressed with how well stocked the villa was. The house was immaculate, there were towels, kitchen supplies, etc. in abundance. We had high expectations and the reality was exceeded. We were particularly impressed with the professionalism of the staff as they met us at the ferry, helped us get oriented, and responded quickly to any problem.
whole experience was great from pick up to departure
our greater made us feel welcome. The villa it self had a great view and all the privacy we hoped for. There were a few problems with lights not working. Bonny our greater had mentioned them so when things didn't work it was no problem. New owners and they ran out of time to get them fixed.
Villa was GREAT. Couldn't ask for a nicer place to spend Thanksgiving
Great Villa. Beautifully laid out. Credit to the Architect. Our major complaint was the dangerous driveway,long and steep. Took taxis to town at night. Taxis would not even drive down. We had to walk up to the street. Suggest some kind of barrier/curb be installed where dangerous.
Trip of a lifetime
Villa Maria is so much better than the pictures can show. The setting is awesome and the grounds are beautiful. It is clean and well maintained. I would reccommend it to anyone!
As a side note, there has been a large home construction project ongoing for 4+ years now, just below Villa Maria. It can be a little noisy for the two guest bedrooms. It is an on again, off again project though.
The house was amazing, so was the beautiful water
The house was amazing, with an equally amazing view. No complaints about the house, property or the proximity to the beach. It was such an easy walk to peter bay and the fish were great. We saw more variety in Peter Bay than we saw around the whole island. It was so memorable for the grandchildren to snorkel for the first time and see fish!
We would change the rental car company and the cars that luxury retreats booked for us. It was recommended that we went a SUV, not mandatory. Upon arrival we found out that it is impossible to drive anywhere on the island, especially down sea cove's driveway, without 4 wheel drive in the rain. This was very frustrating and took away from the enjoyment of our vacation, considering a topical storm was in the forecast. Also, the rental company took 2 hours to rent the cars, had dangerous dogs, and tried to get into our luggage.
Overall the trip was great because of the amazing home. We felt so fortunate to stay at such a gorgeous and detailed home.
M'Kenzi C. -
August 12, 2010
Seacove
Heaven Sent
Our twenty three year old said when we first arrived at 2B, "The plane must have crashed coming in, because we are in heaven." Enough said.
great villa in great position
St. John was really beautiful and wild; the sea and the beaches absolutely faboulus...
There was no traffic, the beaches weren't so croudy...
The house was great with a magic view and good position for beaches and centre town
Better than we imagined and exceeded all expectations
The house was great - and included any amenity we could have ever imagined needing, which made our stay that much more enjoyable.
Gorgeous, exotic, magical, tropical paradise!
Having stayed at Unicorn before, we were extremely pleased with the upgrades made by the owners. The place was fantastic. The stainless steel appliances stand out, as do the upgrades for windows and doors to hurricane standards. We weathered the beginning of Tropical Storm Bonnie with 7 inches of rain in 15 hours, a 4.5 earthquake centered in Charlotte Amalie and the bugs were never a problem inside the enclosed areas. We felt very safe from the elements. The equipment provided with the villa was astounding- snorkels,boogie boards, barbeque appliances. We felt like we were walking into someone's home, which we were! All of the living room and dining room furnishings were comfortable and very nice. We took advantage of the extensive library to look up sealife which we saw on our snorkeling adventures and used the books and movie collection to entertain ourselves when the weather turned foul. The food provided by our host was very much appreciated and enjoyed!
Great space, great view.
We were all surprised upon our arrival at how nice everything was, not to mention the trek required to get from town to the villa. The pictures just don't do Sea Forever justice. The great room is beautiful, and both levels of outdoor space are uniquely equipped to provide comfort. I looked at every villa on the island it seemed like, but few measured up to Sea Forever just in description and photos, let alone how much better it was in person.
Our only complaint was in running dangerously low on water the last 2 days of the trip. We had a maintenance issue with the power going out and an AC quitting, but the maintenance man was quick to arrive and fixed it immediately. All in all, we're 110% satisfied with Sea Forever.
The best view on the island just not maintained very well!!
The house is very beautiful! I would not stay there again though. The company that manages it on the island has done a poor job maintaining the house. The house was not ready for our arrival and for the price we were paying to stay there it was very disappointing. The water was not turned on when we got there. We were ready to shower and go to bed by the time we got there, but had to wait on someone to come and turn the water on because he could not explain where it was. The hot tub took three days before we could use it because it had to heat up. The floors had been swept but not mopped. After walking around the house for ten minutes both of our feet were dirty. I could definately tell that the house had not been rented in awhile. It should have been cleaned before our arrival if it had been that long since last use. Also, there were so many rules on there kitchen aid refrigerator in order to use it. The owners need to consider purchasing a new one. Beautiful house,poorly maintained
Awesome
It was the perfect family vacation spot. We were taken to the dolhin market by the on-site greeter. Yuck! I would take your guests to the Starfish. Also should let people know there is only one gas station on the island now and it closes at 8. Important!
Peaceful and enjoyable
This is a beautiful home with a view that is quite enjoyable. My wife and I had a chance to calmly get off of our daily pace and rest. Our needs were well met. I would love to return again next year. The greeter Nakira was delightful and informative and Lucille is marvelous. The air conditioner not working in the kitchen was a challenge but since we ate out regularly it was not a deal breaker. Please thank the owners for sharing their home.
Eric and Lori Kelly
St. John was amazing and so was the Villa !!
My wife and I went to St. John for our honeymoon and can't wait to go back again . Villa Adagio was absolutly beautiful ! Luxury Retreats was great to deal with and worked with us to make sure everything went smoothly . We will definatly be contacting them next time we get to go on vacation to the Virgin Islands . Thanks again for everything , Michael
Amazing Views, Good Friends and lots of Relaxing
The house is in a great location, with plenty of room for everyone. The kids loved the pool, and the adults loved the veranda and view. We took walks every morning and the hills helped compensate for all the beach time. Would highly recommend La Tete Rouge. Make sure to bring extra bug spray and some calamine lotion - some of the kids had bad reactions to the mosquitos. Bring extra beach towels to save on daily washing - but, loved having a W/D.
St John get away just what the doctor ordered.
We enjoyed the villa very much and our friends were equally impressed. The staff was very attentive. When we arrived the master bathroom was locked and we had no key to get into it. We were able to contact the emergency number and Roy called back and was there to get the door unlocked within the hour. We were a little disappointed at the general up keep of the villa. Since the last time we were there (5 years ago) the villa is showing quite a bit of wear. It does not appear that there is any set schedule for preventative maintenance. The trim around the patio needs repainting, numerous floor tiles were cracked on the deck, the facet in the half bath fell apart and maintenance was unable to repair, the ice maker was not operative and we were told that they would have to remove it soon. and the villas entrance gate collapse and fell apart due to rotting wood. All in all we had a great time and do not want these comments to give you the impression that our vacation was not wonderful.
This villa was great and we were happy with everything.
The views were incredible and all of the other features made for an excellent vacation. I would recommend luxury retreats to anyone. Everyone involved in our vacation planning was very helpful. We are definitely planning on returning to this villa.
2 B at Peter Bay Review
villa experience is still the best value on the island, particularly in Peter Bay where the views are outstanding, beaches available at the foot of the villa's steps and accommodations that are excellent.
My fantastic St. John vacation
This was truly a wonderful vacation. The staff at Luxury Retreats was extremly helpful and contributed highly to the positive aspects of the experience. Our only issue was an I-Pod that went missing during the mid-week cleaning process. It was intentionaly put in a drawer along with other items upon the arrival of the cleaning staff so it would not be left in the open. Within an hour of their departure it was noticed as missing. We decided not to persue the issue because it would have injected a negative experience into an otherwise perfect vacation. We also realized that there were safes provided which were not used, so in a way it was our own fault. We also figured that the person who took it must have needed it more than we did. It is important to note that we considered this a minor issue in what was otherwise a great experience.
2B at Peter Bay
We had a great time! St. John is so beautiful.
WONDERFUL!!
We were in St. John on our honeymoon and could not have had a more gorgous villa to stay at or a more beautiful location. Everything out our honeymoon was wonderful and we could not have asked for anything better.Truly amazing!!
St John Solaris / Catered To
Good trip overall. The house was ok. This property is a bit tired and is in need of maintenance...a lot of it, which is why it is probably for sale. Overall, it met our needs and we had a nice trip; however, I would not stay at this particular property again. Catered To was good; however, the landscapers showed up at 9am on Thursday, which was a bit annoying.
lovely and stress free
a good vacation is due to good planning and attention to details..monica and lucy were wonderful to work with to plan our trip...we thought st john was beautiful adn will definitely be back again.
Relaxing and tranquil.
Waterfall is a lovely villa with a great location. I did feel that there were some minor maintenance issues that need to be addressed such as doors not working quite as well as they should or the internet service being down off and on all week. Also, the house was not dirty but seemed as though it could be cleaned a bit more thoroughly. The pool deck should be swept up and the outside of the cabinets in the kitchen could stand to be washed. The mid week maid service was non existent. They did come but other than put clean towels in the bathroom, they did not do much of anything else. These things did not ruin our vacation by any means and Viva Villas did respond tour internet needs in a timely manner but the internet soon went down again and we did not bother to call again. We also had an issue of running out of water and Viva fixed the problem quickly.
Why would you stay in a hotel?
We went to St. John USVI for my sister's wedding. Most of our family opted to stay at the "best" spa on the island and the cost was almost double our rental. They were so disappointed in their own accomodations when they saw our beautiful villa. Everything was perfect. The home was just amazing. No expense was spared in decorating or provisioning the home. The view was amazing. Each room was a suite. None of our party felt as though they got the small room. They were all perfect. Luxury rentals was incredible in setting up chef services, provisioning and anything else we could have wanted while we were in St. John. We will definitely use their services again. The restaurants on St. John were amazing. We loved La Tappa and Asolare.
Fun in the sun at Aurora St John
We had a wonderful time exploring the island of St John. Lots of fun in the sun and in the water.
Carol C. -
April 20, 2010
Aurora
Easter Holiday 2010
My husband and I love the VIs; our favorite is St. John. We have stayed in a villa about 5 years ago, when our oldest was only 20 months old. We had a wonderful time, however we found the amount of travel, (from NJ) was a bit much with small children. Two years ago we stayed at the Ritz, in a three bedroom. It worked out well for us, with our kids being 5 and just 2. HOWEVER, after staying at Le Virage on St. John, we would be hard pressed to stay anywhere else, (even the Ritz). The set-up of the villa, the location and the company who managed it, (Cater T0) were wonderful. We will be returning and staying at Le Virage.