Testimonials for Estate Fortsberg - Estate Fortsberg
Loved your villa! Six adults enjoyed pool, hot tub and ping pong table. Beautiful sunrises! Great breezes. The private road was an adventure each time we used it, frequently greeted by one of the donkeys. The bird bath attracted beautiful birds. The nightly visit of bats was something else!
04/2020
What a wonderful vacation. Thanks so much for sharing your small slice of paradise with us. We had a wonderful time. The best part was sitting on the terrace and enjoying the view and the pool. Miss Vie’s Snack Shack has a great beach and really good chicken and conch fritters, best on the island. Thanks once again for sharing your beautiful home with us.
The Ehman Family , 06/2011
We are here with our family to celebrate our 30th anniversary! What a fabulous villa, so spectacular, that one forgets the bumpy ride. Being in Coral Bay is so peaceful and beautiful. Definitely island time! While we were here our oldest proposed to his girlfriend, a momentous occasion. Life certainly goes in circles.
The Clarks , 05/2011
I was here with my brother, my mom and dad. We have come to this island 10 times, but this is our favorite so far. We like to be on the East End. The pool is so, so cool because we could look out at the Caribbean. I feel like the luckiest 10 year old on earth. Have a fun vacation.
The Cook Family , 04/2011
Thank you for sharing your beautiful home. It was everything that we expected. The views were amazing! It was worth the trip up and down the mountain every day. This was spring break for my family and the kids' first trip to the Caribbean. We enjoyed hiking up the trail to Rams Head and making rock sculptures along the path. Our favorite place to snorkel was Princess Bay; the shore is rocky but there were a lot of beautiful fish close to the shoreline. We also enjoyed Maho Bay; there were several large turtles and sting rays. Hope to be back soon.
04/2011
So fortunate to celebrate my 50th birthday on St. John and to stay at such a spectacular villa. Experiencing the beauty and the sight of the Caribbean with my family and friends has been a special gift that I will always treasure. We particularly enjoyed our boat ride to the British Virgin Islands, brunch at Concordia, and spending time on the terrace here.
Harpswell, ME , 04/2011
We came, we saw but unlike in our busy lives stateside, we felt no need to conquer. Instead we let the peace and tranquillity this island has to offer wash over all of us. All sense of time was lost as we enjoyed the pristine beaches, turquoise waters, and candlelight dinners under the stars. Thank you, thank you, thank you.
The Kahls , 04/2011
What a beautiful home with a beautiful, spectacular view at the end of a crazy dirt road! We have had several trips here and this place was our favorite! We did our favorite things and we stayed home one day and floated in the pool. We enjoyed the donkeys, chickens, goats, geckos, iguanas, and bannaquits. Everything was perfect. Hope to be back soon.
The Lochner Family , 03/2011
We had a fantastic first trip to St. John. Everything was perfect. The house exceeded our expectations! The view is one of dreams; I kept pinching myself to see if I was awake! Everything we did was our favorite! Believe or not we loved the driveway, an adventure every time we came home.
The Hallends Family , 08/2010
Thank you for sharing your amazing villa, truly paradise! We brought the whole family and had a wonderful time, snorkelling, relaxing by the pool, sunrise, Skinny’s for burgers, breakfast at Donkey Diner (and pizza on Wednesdays, a must)! Eating out on the terrace, the views are gorgeous! The Fort behind the house, a hidden piece of history. So much to take in, it is hard to leave this beautiful villa and island. Best vacation in a long time, kids had a blast and we were still able to relax.
The Brady Family , 08/2010
We had a great week! We enjoyed the windsurfing, snorkelling, the beaches, the pool and especially the amazing view! Thanks for a fantastic vacation!
Annapolis, MD , 07/2010
We had an amazing week! Despite a few battles with insects small and large, we were blessed to be here. In addition to the wildlife every visitor has written of, we found great joy in our sail on Breath, the beaching and snorkelling on Cinnamon and Trunk Bays, the peace and style of the house and dinner at Chateau Bordeaux on Bordeaux Mountain, among our best. It is easy to understand how so many have decided to trade their stateside life. We have done much, but left even more to do and to see for future visits. Thank you owners for the great privilege of being in your home, we look forward to another visit.
Pittsburgh, PA , 07/2010
Thank you so much for letting us visit your beautiful home in paradise! We brought our whole family and enjoyed every minute. This is the best time we’ve spent on St. John. We loved the pool, porches, beds and the showers. Fantastic! It was a great gift. The critters were so interesting and unexpected. Our little ones loved the hermit crabs, donkeys, chickens, goats, and birds. Wow! best wishes from Missouri!
The Gaunt Family , Missouri , 06/2010
Loved your villa! Six adults enjoyed pool, hot tub and ping pong table. Beautiful sunrises! Great breezes... The private road was an adventure each time we used it. Frequently greeted by one of the donkeys. the little bird bath attracted beautiful birds. The nightly visit of the bats was something else!
Schauffers , 04/2010
We have stayed in many parts of the Caribbean, but your house takes first prize! The location and design features are outstanding and we really, sincerely thank you for allowing us to experience them. We all agree that the East End has a charming community spirit which seems quite different from the rest of the island and to us was the most preferable. Thank you again for allowing us to stay.
The Kidd and Brooks Families , 04/2010
The first day of spring. With the arrival of spring, going back to Boston after a week in your lovely villa is a little bit easier. This is a magnificent home in an unbelievable sliver of paradise! So hard to leave. Thank you for opening it up to our family.
Boston, MA , 03/2010
This is a magnificent home in an unbelievable sliver of paradise! So hard to leave. Thank you for opening it to our family. We had 3 of our 4 teenagers with us. We will just have to return to experience the wonder of the sun, water, roads, donkeys and rum! Thank you and enjoy!
The Kenary's , Boston, MA , 03/2010
We had an amazing time on St. John. We all agree this villa is amazing; we don’t want to go home! You have really thought of everything here. The details were wonderfully thought through: kitchen utensils, room design, coolers, washer/dryer, LOVE IT! Thank you and we hope to visit again.
New York , 03/2010
We had an amazing time on St. John! We all agree that the villa is amazing! We don't want to go home. You've really thought of everything here. The details were wonderful throughout...love it! Thank you and we hope to visit again!
Erin and Gregg , NY , 03/2010
We had a wonderful stay here at Estate Fortsberg! Thank you so much for building this home and letting us share this amazing place! I’ve really enjoyed every minute! Great views, amazing friends and good times!
West Orange, NJ , 02/2010
What an amazing week we had on St. John using this beautiful estate as our home base. We travelled with another family and our combined 2 toddlers who had such a great time in the pool. Thank you Windspree and the owners, we will definitely be back!
Massachusetts , 02/2010
We had a wonderful stay here! Thank you so much for building such a beautiful home and letting us share this amazing place! I've really enjoyed every minute.
Lynda and John Bradley , West Orange, NJ , 02/2010
This home is paradise! We were so happy we decided to stay in Coral Bay! We enjoyed this peaceful and gorgeous side of the island and will never stay anywhere else in St. John. Thank you, Windspree and the owners, for giving us such an amazing vacation! Our 16 month daughter's 1st trip and she also had a blast!
The Schindlers , Boston, MA , 02/2010
Wghat an amazing week we had on St. John using this beautiful estate as our home base. we traveled with another family and our combined two toddlers who had such a great time in the pool. Favorite "must dos": Ted's supper club (comes to house to cook), dinner at Shipwreck, Paradise massage, discovering the East End, brunch at Miss. Lucy's, breakfast and take-out pizza at Donkey Diner. Thank you Windspree and owners--we'll definitely be back!
The Kropps , MA , 02/2010
The view is beyond description! You feel like you are on a ship, not land! Had the best weather and went to a different beach every day. You have a great spot!
02/2010
The view is beyond description! You feel like you are on a ship, not land! Had great weather and went to a different beach every day. Trunk Bay always beautiful, but Lil Lameshur Bay great to get away from crowds. You have a great spot!
The Edwards , Westborough, MA , 02/2010
Thank you so much! Wow! A great house which created a wonderful experience that we will always remember! Highly recommend Captain Truman 's Flyaway Charters for a boat cruise (right out of Coral Bay). What a great time. Loved the Cinnamon Bay hike as well as Rams Head hike. Beautiful full moon on our last night. Thanks for a great time.
Severna Park, MD , 01/2010
What a great time! Highly recommend Flyaway Charters, right out of Coral Bay. Loved the Cinnamon Bay hike as well as Ram's Head hike. Beautiful full moon on our last night. Thanks for a great time!
Diane and Nick Lambrow , 01/2010
Wow! A great home that created a wonderful experience that we will always remember! Thank you so much!
The Powell's , MD , 01/2010
Great house, amazing views, and a great pool. Perfect for a big group (we were 10).
Virginia Beach, VA , 12/2009
Great house, amazing views and great pool. Perfect for a big group (we were 10).
Debbie , FL and VA , 12/2009
We had an amazing time here at your home! Beautiful home, location, and sunrises. We enjoyed nightly falling stars, watching the cruise ships cross, and hearing the waves crash! Island Blues was one of our favorites for food, really good! Chartered the boat Fly Fish with Captain Truman, he knows all the spots to hit and we had a great time! Hope to be back in 6 months!
Carroll, IA , 12/2009
We had an amazing time here at your home! Beautiful location, home, sunrises. We enjoyed nightly star gazing, watching the cruise ships, and hearing the waves splash! Island Blues was one of our favs for food--really good! Took a boat out and it was a great time. Hope to be back in 6 months!
The Simons , Carrou, Iowa , 12/2009
We highly recommend waking up every day for sunrise, breathtaking! We enjoyed Maho Bay, Francis Bay, Salt Pond Bay, and Cinnamon Bay, all very beautiful with great things to enjoy. Skinny Legs was a lot of fun with great drinks and a wonderful shopping area. The pool and hot tub are wonderful here, very relaxing. The rooms here are great with a lot of privacy and space, very nice!
The Mauceli Family , 11/2009
Your villa is amazing. This is a wonderful place to come back after a day of hiking and snorkelling. The views and privacy were exactly what we were looking for in a villa. We hope to return soon!
Monroe, CT , 11/2009
We highly recommend waking up every day for sunrise...breathtaking! We enjoyed going to maho Beach, Francis, Salt Water Pond and Cinnamon Bay... all very beautiful will great things to enjoy. The pool and hot tub are wonderful here-very relaxing. The rooms are great with lots of privacy and space--very nice! The road to get up here is a bit challenging but if you have the right rental car it's a lot of fun! Unbelievable house and view! We had a fantastic time, can't wait to come back.
Bruce and Lisa , PA , 11/2009
We brought our closest friends down for our wedding at Nazareth Lutheran in Cruz Bay. Having everyone here together prior to the wedding was the most special experience of our lives! The villa is beautiful, well done! Anyone who has the gumption to climb the hill to the Fort, it is well worth it!
S & J Cochran , 10/2009
Once again we had the time of our lives. Weather was fantastic, beaches were awesome and the house was grand. Thanks for having us!
Jen, Pat and Katie , 07/2009
Thanks so much for sharing your beautiful island house with us! It was perfect! Warmest regards,
Craig and Michelle , 07/2009
Thank you so much for opening your home to us-what a lovely place! Can’t go wrong with the fish and chips at Shipwreck Landing. Too many great places to name them all but I’m sure you’ll see them for yourself.
CO , 06/2009
Did and loved it all! What a fantastic vacation we had! Cinnamon, Trunk, Jost, Soggy Dollar, Foxy’s, Capt. Truman, Willy T at Norman…Thanks so much!
MD , 06/2009
Perfect family vacation location. Lots to do, lots of comforts, loved it all! Thanks!
MD , 06/2009
Thanks for sharing your beautiful home with us. We had a great time and are leaving with a lot of amazing memories.
Davidsonville, MD , 05/2009
Your villa is amazing. This is a wonderful place to come back to after a day of hiking and snorkeling. The views and privacy were exactly what we were looking for in a villa. We hope to return soon! Recommendations: -Book a full day sail on “Long Distance”-Go to Vie’s beach-Snorkel Haulover-Hike Ram Head-Hike to the Battery (cannons below) –pizza at Big Belly Deli-Breakfast at Donkey Diner-Any meal at Shipwreck’s-Dinner at Aqua Bistro
Michael and Suzanne , 05/2009
Thanks for sharing your beautiful home with us. We had a great time and are leaving with a lot of amazing memories. Thanks!
MD , 05/2009
This place is amazing! Loved Skinny Legs! Loved snorkeling. Water is so beautiful!
Melani and Matthew , 05/2009
Great house and we had a great time! Loved Salt Pond Bay! Saw turtles at Waterlemon. Trunk Bay was beautiful but crowded. Skinny’s has good burgers. Had fun in the pool and loved the outdoor showers. Hope to come back next year!
Tim and Alice , 04/2009
This house is soooo amazing!! The island is beautiful from the beaches to the mountains to the donkeys. Some of the things we really enjoyed were Donkey Diner, Skinny Legs and the Calypso Catamaran sailing trip. Thanks for the great experience and a fun vacation!
Caroline , 04/2009
We had a fabulous time-thanks so much! Wonderful house-loved the sounds of the waves every night-just lovely-wish we didn’t have to go home
David, Lisa, Alex, Steph, David, Victoria, Brittany and Alex , 03/2009
Wonderful vacation! Incredible views! Whales in Coral Bay! Weather was great! Food was great. Rum was better. HOT TUB!! Dirt road…keep it, don’t pave… Already thinking about next year.
TN and GA , 03/2009
I had a great time! This is a great house and the bed is soft! And the pool is fun! And the view is pretty! I like to throw diving rings in because it is fun!
Meg, age 7 , Rome, GA , 03/2009
Your house here is wonderful, the beds are so soft and me and my daddy love to play on the ping pong table! The pool is so nice! The first day here I said, “I can stay here for a long time.” Maho is the best bay and kid friendly! Me and my daddy are going snorkeling there! The waves are not that rough there! Cinnamon Bay’s waves are rough and it has lots of rocks. My sister, Megan got a scrape on the rock but she did not cry! My brother Ian and I love the waves, we play with the waves! My family and I had a great time! Love
Sydney, age 9 , Rome, GA , 03/2009
We’ve explored this beautiful island from this beautiful home…Wow! Thanks for the memories
Erik and Lisa , 02/2009
Hmmm….Sun was too hot! I’m too tan! Beer was too cold! The slight breeze was annoying…those birds are nasty creatures! Loved the bumpy driveway! Your neighbour is some partier-don’t ever invite us back again!
Denise and Lee , 01/2009
Heaven on Earth! Thank you for a fantastic vacation. Your home is amazing and the view is beyond words! Many thanks!
Scott and Mary , 01/2009
Our stay was spectacular from start to finish. We were greeted with your beautiful home, ideal for the perfect escape. Breathtaking views, fabulous cuisine and drinks, especially lobster at Morgan’s Mango where the entertainment was Greg Kinslow on guitar (fabulous). We saw 4 perfect rainbows during our week here. Love the beaches, hummingbirds, pelicans, goats and donkeys. To end our stay we took a ride on Pirates Penny to The Baths on Virgin Gorda, Cooper Island for lunch, and the Soggy Dollar for painkillers. The captain told great stories thoughout and he and his crew were great. We couldn’t have asked for a better vacation.
Guldan , 12/2008
What a great family vacation! The house was awesome, the weather great, and the beaches beautiful. But most important, the memories are priceless. Thank you for sharing your slice of heaven!
NY , 12/2008
Our stay was spectacular from start to finish! Your beautiful home is ideal for the perfect escape. Breathtaking views everywhere, fabulous cuisine and drinks… We saw 4 perfect rainbows during our week here. Love the beaches, pelicans, goats and donkeys. Ride on the Pirate’s Penny to Virgin Gorda and snorkel the Baths…Cooper Island for lunch…Soggy Dollar Bar on Jost for a painkiller. We couldn’t have asked for a better vacation. Thanks!
Kimberly and Michael , 12/2008
This place is truly spectacular. We enjoyed every moment on the terrace. As a group we stopped counting at 50 pain killers (try the vanilla mango pain killer!). Three out of 4 of us got the ring on the hook. Pain Killers, Soggy Dollar, Zozo’s, Shipwreck, Island Blues, sunrise at 6am...one of our best vacations ever, will return home and tell everyone we know.
A & B Werder , 11/2008
1. Painkillers 2. Soggy Dollar 3. Zozo's at sunset 4. Shipwreck 5. Island Blues 6. Sunrise 7. One of the best vacations ever 8. Will and return and tell everyone we know as a group (4) we stopped counting after 50 painkillers (Try Vanilla Mango Painkiller!) This place is truly spectacular. We enjoyed every moment on the terrace.
MD , 11/2008
Wow! What a beautiful place-inside and out! We couldn’t have enjoyed our vacation more. We feel so lucky to have shared in your wonderful villa-thanks!
The Cecere Family , 10/2008
A wonderful way to spend a 40th birthday. We celebrated with great friends in a beautiful house with an even better view. Everything was better than perfect. The days were just too short. We covered the island more than once, the beaches are great, the restaurants are great and the people are welcoming.
Golderi , Stansville, MD , 07/2008
What a great way to spend a 40th birthday. We celebrated with great friends in a beautiful house with an even better view. Everything was better than perfect. The days were just too short. We covered the island more than once –the beaches are great, the people are welcoming.
FL and MD , 07/2008
Your home is as beautiful as the island itself. Thank you for sharing it with us. We had the time of our lives and can’t wait to come back again.
The Cavanaush's , 07/2008
What a beautiful home, surrounded by nature’s beauty. Gorgeous views, wonderful beaches, home cooking, Donkey Diner, great food, and Cruz Bay! At night lie on the recliners and watch the stars in the darkness (some shooting stars, of course). What a great week, we cannot wait to come back!
Caldwell , Salisburg, MD , 06/2008
Beautiful house, awesome views. We had a great time and enjoyed everything about our stay and we are excited to return as soon as we can. Thanks for setting up such an incredible place.
B.E. , Annapolis, MD , 06/2008
Gorgeous views, wonderful beaches and great food-home cooking, Donkey Diner, etc. Watched the stars at night. What a beautiful home surrounded by nature’s beauty. We cannot wait to come back!
MD , 06/2008
Beautiful house, awesome views. We had a great time and enjoyed everything about our stay and are excited to return as soon as we can. Thanks for setting up such an incredible place.
MD , 06/2008
Wow! What a beautiful place, inside and out! We couldn’t have enjoyed our vacation more! We feel so lucky to have shared in your wonderful villa, Thanks!
The Cecere Family , 01/2008
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