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Isla Vista, paradise found!

St. John villa, Isla Vista.  February 2011

My wife and I have been renting villas in the Carribbean for many years now. After much searching, we have finally found the island and the villa that absolutely DEMAND that we return next year  -  the amazing Isla Vista on the island of St John.  

Let me start with the villa.  This is the most amazing villa we have ever stayed in. No detail has been left to chance. It starts with the VIEW from one of the highest and most private hillsides on the island.  270 degree views of St Thomas and the Caribbean from just about everywhere in the house.  Unobstructed views of a fiery sunset every night.  There is no need to head to an island restaurant or bar to catch the sunset. Just have a glass of wine and watch from your own pool. 

The house itself is exquisite.  Travertine tile everywhere. A gourmet kitchen and outdoor grill for cooking romantic meals. Beautiful granite countertops. A sensuous outdoor shower. Your own heated swimming pool.  Flat screen TVs with satellite dish. An iPod docking station.  A CD player.  Wi-Fi throughout the house and out by the pool as well.  And all of this is located just a short 5 minute drive to the restaurants and night life of Cruz Bay and 10 minutes from the amazing north shore beaches.  On the other hand, you may choose to never leave your villa. Everything is right there for you.  

This multimillion dollar villa will absolutely amaze even the most discerning travelers.  And in the unlikely event something is not to your liking, your gracious hostess will do everything in her power to take care of it right away.  CD player not working propertly?  She installed a brand new one the very next day.  The pool not warm enough? She will turn up the heater a few degrees for you.  Can't light the gas grill?  She even sent her husband over to light it for me (it was working fine, I just was not very skilled in lighting it).

We definitely hope to return to Isla Vista next year. And for many years thereafter.   We literally felt as if we were living the life of a movie star featured on "The Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous".  My wife and I cannot possibly recommend this place highly enough!  

Wonderful Thanksgiving at Mare Blu

St. John villa, Mare Blu.  November 2010

My family absolutely loved Villa Mare Blu!

It was a very special place to stay.

Thank you for a wonderful Thanksgiving.

Presidio del Mar "by far the best"

St. John villa, Presidio del Mar.  November 2010

This feedback was left at the villa and shared by the owner.

Thank you for letting us rent your beautiful home.

This group of "ten" goes to a different island every two years and your home by far is the best we have ever rented.

We thought the villa on St. Martin was grand, but your estate blows that one out of the ballpark. Thanks again and now we are all headed back to chilly Boston.
 

 

Perfect family getaway at Mare Blu

St. John villa, Mare Blu.  July 2010

Among the first to experience the brand-new Mare Blu villa on St. John, these guests of the owners could not contain their enthusiasm when asked about their stay...

It was FANTASTIC!!!!!   Great view, comfortable bedrooms, well furnished, and on and on.  We absolutely loved it and would definitely go there again. 

It was perfect for our family getaway - truly one of our best trips ever - and I think it'd be a great spot for several couples and/or families.  You can highly recommend it with confidence.  The management group for the house is super as well and... were so cute to call us the first day there to make sure everything was good. 

So, thank you, thank you!

Mare Blu - just like home

St. John villa, Mare Blu.  July 2010

The owner received an email from recent guests on their return home from a stay at Mare Blu villa on St. John...

Our family enjoyed our stay at your beautiful home in St. John!!  It was really incredible - the view, the happy colors, the furnishings and the pool.  We could not have asked for a more wonderful place for a memorable family trip.  Our time together was truly enhanced by being in your home (a "resort" as my son said).  It was very hard to leave paradise and head back to reality!

Your property staff was great - Dave, Coby and the yard man, whose name I didn't get.  I know you are in good hands with them.  

I hope that at some point we'll be back in St. John and able to enjoy your home once again.  Many thanks!