Testimonials for Maison Miele - Friis Bay
What a magnificent location! Awesome views make it hard to leave, even for a day trip to go snorkelling. We did venture out most days, but rarely before noon. Our favorite snorkel spot was Waterlemon Cay and today we spotted a cool nurse shark that paid no attention to us. Almost got a ride on a turtle at Francis Bay. Sorry to go back to PA. As my son said “I could get use to this!” Thanks for sharing Maison Miele with us.
Pennsylvania , 07/2011
Best trip -- ever!
05/2011
Fantastic home and view! We had an awesome week! Thank you, thank you!
04/2011
My family and I think St. John is the best place to vacation in the whole world! This is our second time at Maison Miele. We just love the place! Our favourite restaurant on a Friday night is Skinny Legs!
03/2011
What a magnificent place to stay for a week on St. John! We couldn’t ask for a more beautiful view, especially with full moon this week. Great snorkelling and very relaxing. Day trip on the Bad Kitty to Virgin Gorda - a "must" that you will not regret! Favorites: Salt Pond Bay, Maho Bay, Leinster & Waterlemon Bays. Donkey Diner, a "must" for breakfast. Shipwreck Landing for dinner and blender drinks. Sweet Plantains for great Caribbean food.
Thank you for opening the lovely Maison Miele to us and all your guests. You have a treasure here!
02/2011
We had such a great time here on St John at Maison Miele. We will be back!
01/2011
Tomorrow we return to our normal routine but the visions of the beauty will remain with us for forever. A truly beautiful home on an amazing piece of property. We will be back.
01/2011
The view is great. It’s amazing to see the sun come up over the small island in Friis Bay. If only we could find that beach down there, it looks like it would have great snorkelling. The food we had was great. The pool was refreshing. It’s totally different over here than Cruz Bay. You can't go wrong anywhere on this island. What a great way to wrap up a Bar Mitzvah weekend.
12/2010
Enjoy the place! Have a great time in St. John! I'll be back, chillin in the hammock! I love Maison Miele!!
Mobley , IN , 03/2010
We had such a great time here at St. John & Maison Miele. Thank you for all the help and hospitality. We are going back to snow where we live in Sun Valley Idaho :( We will be back!!!
01/2010
A truly beautiful home on an amazing piece of property. Thank you-we WILL be back!!
10/2009
This was our second trip to Maison Miele and I'm trying to think of something to say but the only thing that comes to mind is: Yes there is a Heaven and it's right here! Thank you for everything-EVERYTHING!!
Samantha & Ryland , 07/2009
Our first vacation to St. John has been incredible! Every view and sunrise is just wonderful. The beaches are relaxing-and the roads are quite an adventure! We made memories we will remember for a lifetime! Can't wait to come back again! Many "thank you's" for everything. Peace to all
Frankens , 06/2009
What a beautiful piece of paradise and what fabulous views! We enjoyed our stay so much. We were in St. John for my brother Bill's wedding at the Palm Villa, a short walk from here. The Maison Miele is such a relaxing and peaceful place, none of us want to return to Ohio-can you blame us?! Our friends will be envious of our stay here when they see our incredible pictures. Thanks again for allowing us to stay.
Williams , OH , 05/2009
We are here for my friend John, it's his birthday! We love this beautiful place! The breeze is always blowing, the waves and water contrast in the distance and tonight-a full moon-total beauty! Thank for for having this space, I will always remember the peace.
NY , 03/2009
A memorable experience for sure. Having the wind and the sea lull us to sleep was the best medicine. Waking up with the sun was not a chore at all. Evenings by and in the pool were excellent. Could not have asked for a better house. Thanks!
TX & LA , 01/2009
The first rainbow was a wonderful suprise. The second one seemed to be a little miracle... but six?!! Really, that's way too generous. But thanks so much! Tonight's rainbow came during my sunset swim. Along with a full moon. I am not sure I have ever written the word "enchanted" before, but Maison Miele is exactly that. Our love for this place deepens with every visit. With gratitude,
Rick and Ken , 12/2008
What an awesome house! We wish we could stay forever...Really enjoyed our stay-beaches, boating and the wonderful pool deck! Can't wait to come back next year!
Glusing , FL , 08/2008
This was our 7th trip to St. John and first stay at Maison Miele. The views were awesome and the evenings were spent stargazing. The nights were breezy and the house very comfortable. As always, our trips have been short and we're sad to go but we'll be back!
Nevitt , 07-24-2008 , 07/2008
Staying here was like waking up in a dream. My mother and I are very grateful for this wonderful haven, for the love and planning that went into its creation and for the TLC that takes such good care of it! Than you a thousand times. We can't wait to return
Markel & Jackson , 07/2008
Our second visit to the Maison. It has been a relaxing week-inside and outside this beautiful house. Last night we watched birds playing and fishing form our front room seats at the pool.
NC , 05/2008
We enjoyed our week at Maison Miele. We have been to St. John many times and always stay in Rendevouz Bay. We enjoyed the change. Thank you
Oschwald , NC , 05/2008
After 51 weeks of anticipation, our second trip to Miele was even better than the first. What a special place this home and this island have become for us. Your dedication to the enjoyment of your guests shows. This place is good medicine and it's official-we are addicted! See you next year!
Maloney , TX , 05/2008
We had so much fun in Maison Miele with the wonderful view! We went to a bunch of beaches and had a great time snorkeling. We loved Trunk, Maho and Caneel. We are sad to leave but hope to come back!
Finegan's, Feulner's, Doughty's , CA & UT , 04/2008
This was our first time here. What a wonderful island and marvelous house. The views are fantastic. The pool was a wonderful addition for our children after a morning of snorkeling. We hope to return to this beautiful place again.
PA , 03/2008
We enjoyed everything about this great home. Our vacation was so relaxing-now we're ready to head back to Indiana and the very cold weather we left. We really miss our four little grandsons. Maybe someday we could bring our whole family back to Maison Miele. What a nice dream!
Allen & Linda , IN , 01/2008
I turned 25 in style! This trip was my first to the Caribbean, and it's going to be hard to beat the beauty of St. John. Every turn on the island opens up to beautiful vistas, magnificent coves or crazy donkeys and goats. Each of those put such a warm smile on my face-particularly after all the delicious drinks and food! I hope to be back and see the island as pristine as it is now. Thank you!
Myers , CA , 12/2007
Paradise! What a spectacular view, a beautiful home surrounded with lush green gardens and colorful flowers...what more could you ask for? We needed a peaceful, serene and private vacation and that's just what we got at Maison Miele. It's nice being away from it all. Mr. Wagnon, thank you for sharing the home you built for your wife with us. We see the love and care you put into it. We will definitely come back to paradise!
Frank & Tammy Lenske , MD , 11/2007
Our home away from home! So beautiful, so relaxing, so many memories! Thank you, Dr. Wagnon, for sharing your Maison Miele with us! We'll see you in 2008!
Canada , 11/2007
Thank you for a wonderful time in this beautiful house. WONDERFUL
MO , 10/2007
Stunning! Breathtaking! What a perfect spot to enjoy God's artwork!
Dave & Margaret , NJ , 05/2007
Our 4th time here, the best so far. Looking forward to the next one back here again to Maison Miele. We love it here!
04/2007
When we left last year I was certain we could never recreate such a fantastic week. I was wrong. It was even better this time around! And easier to leave, because I know we'll be back! Thanks for everything!
12/2006
Thank you for a wonderful week! What a great way to celebrate a 50th! This house is filled with love and laughter. Enjoy!
CT & NY , 07/2006
Loved the island, house is great and beaches are out of this wold. We will return. Thanks for everything!
Ward , FL , 06/2006
My husband I have never really traveled. After 26 years of marriage we decided a honeymoon was in order. And what a honeymoon it has been! Great friends, great food, great snorkeling and great weather. Thanks for the memories
Moreno , OR , 05/2006
Talk about exceeding expectation...that describes our stay at Maison Miele. What an awesome 8 days. I didn't even mind the storm we had in Paradise. Snorkeling, swimming and the hikes were awesome. I'd love to come back (soon). Thanks for everything
ID & WA , 05/2006
What an ideal place to begin our lives together! Our honeymoon could not have been more perfect, thanks to the wonderful hospitality here. Thank you so very much
Adams , FL , 05/2006
Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful home with us. This was the perfect spot for our 20th anniversary. Time ceased to exist. We had time to talk, laugh, reflect and plan ahead. With 2 careers and 3 boys it's hard to do all that! Your love for your wife and St. John is so evident in this home. We felt it! Now ti's time to let the stress begin, but we do so with recharged batteries! Until we return again, we will hold this place and time in our hearts!
Satchwell , TX , 04/2006
We all had a wonderful time visiting this beautiful island and home. The beautiful views of the water, sunrises, sunsets, stars and moon were spectacular. Our highlights were trips to Trunk, Cinnamon, Haulover, Reef, Leinster and Rendevouz Bays to snorkle and swim. We saw so many different kinds of animals-starfish, trutle, conch, fish, sharks, octopus..Wonderful boat trip to the BVI on Breath, with snorkeling at the Indians. Loved Skinny Legs, The Lime Inn, Morgan's Mango and Sweet Plantains. Thank you for your gracious hospitality
Hughes/Jordan , 04/2006
Loved everything about this house and island.
03/2006
What a wonderful, relaxing and beautiful place to stay. We will always remember Maison Miele and will be back for sure. Thank you so much
MN , 03/2006
We've had a wonderful stay at Maison Miele. The winds were really blowing much of the time and we felt like we were away from the rest of the world. It's always great to be on St. John and in Coral Bay, and this was a very special place to stay.
NH & MA , 02/2006
There is only one word...SPECTACULAR....
Cristo's/Wright's , 01/2006
Highlights of snorkeling adventures: Octopus, parrotfish and trumpet fish in Salt Pond Bay. Turtle and large angel fish at Great Lameshur Bay. Mackeral and many others-what a joy they all permitted my visit. We hold the dream of being able to return to Maison Miele.
Ruemler , FL , 01/2006
Azure water accented with white lace
Sundrenched rocks rising like golden orbs from the seabed
Transparent surface hinting of mysteries far below
Watery secret world, home to creatures we long to know
Nature's voice upon the sea
Ancient language conversing in whispers, concertos and screams
Vying for attention from visual to temporal
Easterly wisdom rides on thermal breeze
Turn around earthbound soul; look behind the sea
Hummingbirds feed nearby on petals of island snow
Honeybees extract sweet nectar, foraging for their queen
Bumblebees kiss cactus flower-a gentle loving scene
Let gratitude be your prayer
May respect be the highest form of thanks you know
Tuck Nature's lessons deep inside your heart
They provide nectar for the spirit, honey for the soul
12/2005
This house, this setting, invites all to experience the exquisite beauty of St. John. We could stay a VERY long time! Thank you
NY , 12/2005
Maison Miele is a lovely and spectacular home. We will always cherish this unique island paradise-endlessly charming and sunny!
Myers , NM , 08/2005
This was a truly unforgettable experience. We love it here! Thanks!
Krystie and Dan , NY , 07/2005
We could not have chosen a more magical place to stay for our long awaited first trip to St. John. I had to pinch myself to make sure I wasn't dreaming. We've had a perfect vacation here-the house, the view, the garden, the pool, beaches, snorkeling...ALL WONDERFUL!! The sunset sail on "Breath" was very relaxing and we enjoyed the live music at Island Blues. This vacation will be hard to top but we hope to try it again soon!
David, Lauren & Ben , KY , 06/2005
Knowing that we would return to Maison Miele got us through a long, cold New England winter. It was hard to imagine that we could top last year's vacation here, but somehow we did. Perfect weather every day and full moon nights...Amazing snorkeling, turtles at every beach, barracuda and tarpon that were bigger than us! Terrific meals at home and around Coral Bay. We're so sad to be leaving, but know we'll be back for a 3rd time sometime soon. We couldn't imagine a better place to spend our vacation together as a family.
CT & MA , 04/2005
We enjoyed our stay in this lovely well appointed villa. We recommend a sunset sail on "Breath"-Island Blues makes the best Lime 'n' de coconuts, and go to ALL the beaches! We'll be back!
NH & CT , 03/2005
There is no place on the island that I have enjoyed as much as here. Thank you
01/2005
Yes, the house and setting are spectacular! Our vacaton was exquisite-relaxing at the pool, snorkeling in the bays, hiking the varied trails, sailing "Breath" on a squally day... Many thanks!
Smith , NY , 12/2004
A perfect vacation spent in an idyllic location! We loved the house, the views, the beaches, the snorkeling...it's going to be very hard to leave tommorrow morning but we plan on returning. Angie-we really appreciate all your welcoming messages and the helpful information and of course the delicious treats-many thanks!
Chris, Dave, Emma & Mark , CO & England , 11/2004
Totally awesome experience! It feels like a fantasy come true. We look forward to our next experience. Much to do, nothing to do-equally inviting! Thanks!
CT , 11/2004
Beauty and privacy were perfect for our honeymoon. Again, thank you
Mills , CT , 07/2004
Maison Miele and St. John exceeded our expectations. Relaxing has never been more enjoyable! Snorkeling at Salt Pond Bay and seeing the sea turtles and rays was quite the highlight. Fishing on the Dorado with Aiden was exciting and listening to the local bands at Island Blues made our honeymoon memorable. We can't wait to return!
Olson , MA , 06/2004
Sitting by the pool for our last few hours here. listening to the ocean, the breeze and the goats...we don't want to leave! We knew were were going to love it here, but never imagined how incredible the island and this spot would be. Masion Miele made our trip perfect and we hope to come back very soon! Thank you!
MA & CT , 05/2004
What a beautiful place! We had a wonderful time!
Thomas , MA , 04/2004
We have enjoyed every natural beauty the island of St. John has, and could not have asked for more. The location of Maison Miele as well as the beauty of the home and grounds was esquisite! To gather here for a 50th birthday with family and friends was more than a dream come true. We enjoyed the uniqueness of each beach, the snorkeling and finally, a beautiful sunsent at Maho Bay tonight. Thank you for allowing us the opportunity to share this home during our first trip to St. John
Whitlow , TX , 04/2004
This was our first visit to St. John and we couldn't have imagined a better place to stay than Maison Miele. The weather was wonderful, the pool was refreshing on a hot day and the hospitality was second to none. We will be returning soon
NY , 03/2004
We have had a perfect vacation in this magnificent spot. From sunrise to sunset, and under the canopy of stars at night, we have felt both stimulated and comforted. The sun, breezes, sounds of the water and goats- all contributed to our well being. We looked at many houses during this vacation, but none offered as much-not nearly as much as Maison Miele. The only drawback is that we will find it very difficult to return to "the real world"
Rosenberg , CT , 02/2004
Family, fun and friends-what more can anyone ask for? The weather was perfect. Hectic days included bird watching, snorkeling, sunsets by the pool, stargazing and counting the shooting stars. Falling asleep to the waves crashing and enjoying the company of our family and friends was the best! We will always remember the round red moon rising...Until the next time...
Friends , NH , 02/2004
What a treat for us to scour these beautiful waters, watching the sailboats, the frigate birds, hummingbirds and butterflies-breathtaking! We also enjoyed Miss Lucy's fine food eaten in the moonlight, Shipwreck Landing and of course, Skinny Legs' burgers. Your home is lovely and we would love to return many times to St. John
Kelly , MD , 02/2004
We feel so fortunate to have spent a wonderful week in this beautiful home, on the beautiful island of St. John. Thank you
Armstrongs , NH , 12/2003
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