Testimonials for Villa Ventosa - Calabash Boom
Villa Ventosa is wonderful. It is our second time to Villa Ventosa and we love it here. The house is fully stocked with all the amenities needed for a great vacation. The full view off the balcony is truly a 10! We couldn’t have asked for a better place to spend our spectacular vacation. Our trip was stellar and we hope to come again. Thanks Villa Ventosa!
The Myler Confortis , 08/2011
We have fallen in love with St. John. This was a dream come true. The villa and the views are unreal. We thank you for sharing your island home. We will be back!
The Price Family , Toms River, NJ , 07/2011
Thank you for sharing your lovely home. We enjoyed your beautiful home and visiting all over the island. Villa Ventosa was especially comfortable during the rains. We still had plenty of sun and dry days to hike, snorkel, and enjoy the many beaches. The St. John Carnival Parade on July 4th was an added treat!
The Thurman Family , Dayton, OH , 07/2011
With the exception of a few clouds, rain, and mosquito bites our time here in the U.S. Virgin Islands has been fantastic! This is our families' 3rd time visiting the U.S. Virgin Islands and our 1st staying at Villa Ventosa. We have loved the villa! It is a beautiful home with fantastic views. We also loved the kitchen stocked with all the essentials that we needed! Thanks for sharing your amazing villa with us!
Lynch/Reed , North Carolina , 06/2011
We had such a perfect vacation in your beautiful home! The views, décor, kitchen, pool and hot tub -- everything exceed our expectations! Thank you for letting us enjoy your piece of paradise. We will definitely return.
Brian and Pam , Key West, FL , 05/2011
We had a wonderful time! Your home on St. John is beautiful and we look forward to coming back! This is a little piece of heaven here! Thanks again.
The Griffith Family , 04/2011
This was our 11th trip to St. John and our 2nd to Villa Ventosa. Wow! How lucky are we =). Your home is beautiful and we thank you for sharing. We spent many afternoons reading our Kindles and looking at the spectacular view. So peaceful! Life is good! We return to St. John next year with our sons, daughter-in-laws and granddaughters for a 60/40 party. We both turn 60 and celebrate our 40th anniversary. Our boys were in grade school when we brought them here last, they will be surprised at the changes. Thank you for 16 wonderful days.
Debbie and Mike , Peoria, IL , 02/2011
Thank you for an amazing week at your villa. The view is to die for and the road, as rough as it is, would be worth driving every day of our lives. We enjoyed all the villa had to offer. The kitchen had everything possible and we loved the hot tub. It was a little too cold for the pool but did do an in and out, a few times, to wake up! S.t John is a perfect getaway for relaxing and for beautiful beaches. The snorkelling was amazing, especially at Leinster Bay and Waterlemon Cay. We loved Kiddel Bay and Groopan. This has now become one of our favorite vacations and look forward to a return visit. Thank you again!
Chris and Mandy , Lubbock, TX , 01/2011
This is our family's 3rd trip to St. John and Villa Ventosa is easily the nicest place we have stayed. We all thought it was extremely well designed and the many clever nuances made a positive difference. The view is amazing and we made good use of the hot tub, especially New Year’s Eve as we watched a meteor shower and fireworks on the East End and Tortola. Snorkelling is our priority, especially since I am studying Marine Biology.
The Moulton Family , 01/2011
This is the second time we have been here, reuniting our friendships-and it will not be the last. Our next visit we look forward to a pleasant, non-bumpy ride up Calabash Boom. Jimmy and Gary, you are the best of hosts we could ever find-your home, your hospitality and your view-just awesome! Thanks for everything!
Leutbecker/Loomis , 07/2010
Exquisite! Breathtaking views! The finest architecture of furnishings....all the amenities of home away from home! We all loved it so much; we will be back!! Thank you!
Harris , 07/2010
We are here for our honeymoon. The villa is beautiful-the views are amazing! Thanks for everything. We'll be back!
Craig & Kath , TX , 06/2010
Thank you so much for opening your beautiful home to us for "cousins" week. It was a perfect place, a perfect time and a perfect family, hee hee! The hospitality was outstanding and the home is the best ever. We treasure our time here and hope to be invited back again. All our love to you-you are the best!
Erie, Martha, Jim, Donne , 04/2010
This is the BEST VILLA EVER!! I LOVE the outdoor shower! Everything is so clean and comfy. We greatly appreciate you giving others the opportunity to enjoy this house. I can honestly say that I have never been happier in my life. You can take that as the best compliment there is. Thank you!
Rogg/Fisher , CT , 02/2010
We did everything tourists do plus more. The east end is a must, we've been here multiple times but have never been to Vie's Beach. The snorkeling was so-so but the beach is nice. (more plants and coral than animals or fish). By far, Waterlemon was the best snorkeling. Turtles, starfish, rays and more. Our husbands surprised us with massages on the balcony; Drift Away Spa came right up to the house. We loved it! My husband is reading while I'm writing and arguing that Lameshur is the best snorkeling. He has some good points. He says they have large amounts of different fish and corals, plus it's more private because it's a ride to get there . Thanks again so much, it's been a wonderful time.
12/2009
We came here to celebrate my mom's 40th birthday. My mom, dad and I came from Indiana and my Grandmaw, Grandpaw, Aunt and Cousin came from Atlanta. We all loved the house and especially the hot tub! The views are also fabulous! We all hope to come back soon and stay at Villa Ventosa.
Aidan, Haley, Bryan, Lana, Holly, Nani & Popa , IN & GA , 11/2009
Your villa is PERFECT! Impeccable taste. We highly recommend kayaking with Hidden Reef Eco Tours. Your informational notebooks were extremely helpful. We will be back! Thanks again
IL , 08/2009
Our 4th time back to Ventosa and as always an incredible stay. Oh we are local legends fo sure as we ran out of gas on the way up Calabash Boom and blocked traffic-but everyone was nice and helpful. Great food at Aqua Bistro and Sweet Plantains. Good snorkeling at Salt Pond, and we even enjoyed Trunk bay. Thanks!
OH , 07/2009
Indescribable! Beautiful home, beautiful beaches…great 50th birthday celebration. The scenery, the views, the people…spectacular!!
NJ , 05/2009
We love your villa! The view is fantastic. All in all, a wonderful vacation for all of us.
PA , 03/2009
Our family fell in love with St. John this week and we all discussed ideas for staying here and definitely plan on coming back every year. The house is amazing. Thanks to Windspree for all their help!
Kathy, Anthony, Bob, Karen, Alex and Melissa , 02/2009
What a great introduction to the USVI. Love the rugged terrain and character of the island and its people. Long life to Ventosa!
Patrick, Ruth, Kristine, Lauren, Hannah and Sophie , 01/2009
As my two best friends (since 5th grade) and I sit on your deck and drink pain killers, listening to Margaritaville, watching the view (and the construction workers) through your binoculars, we have to tell you how wonderful your house is! We are in our 50’s now. Our friendship has lasted since 1967, and we have more fun now than we did then! We have laughed and had more fun in 7 days than most people have in a lifetime. Your home has been like living in Heaven (the closest we may get!) Thank you both so much for the vacation of a lifetime.
TX , 08/2008
My favorite thing about this house was the outdoor shower. The Jacuzzi was the perfect end to each day and the views from the porch were amazing. Thank you for offering your home for us to use and enjoy.
NC and GA , 04/2008
We had an AMAZING time here! I can’t believe how much everything has grown! Thank so SO much!
VT , 04/2008
Our best rental yet!! Thanks for sharing your beautiful home. The road just added to the ambiance. Hope to return soon!
SD , 03/2008
What a fabulous house!! Each day brought the dilemma over whether to stay “home” and enjoy it or get out and see St. John. We’ve hiked, snorkeled, sailed and eaten our way around the island. We’ll always remember Villa Ventosa
GA , 03/2008
We loved it so much here! We took full advantage of your great kitchen and grill. And relaxing in the hot tub at night under the stars was the ultimate luxury…You did a great job with this whole piece of land and this house…
Ryan and Amy , 06/2007
Love this piece of Paradise! Thoroughly enjoyed our stay here. We hope to return here one day and find the road paved!!!
OH , 03/2007
Villa Ventosa absolutely exceeded our expectations. Your home is beautiful and every detail has been thought of. Having been to St. John a number of times I can say that this was our best trip yet and Villa Ventosa contributed tremendously. We will recommend this home to anybody who will listen and plan on making our stay here an annual event. Thank you and God bless in 2007
Nick, Lacy, Gabe and Aubrey , 01/2007
Your villa is spectacular from the priceless views to the wonderfully equipped home. Our stay was terrific. We loved all the comforts of home while here in Paradise. Thanks!
The Millers , 12/2006
The pictures on the net just don’t do it justice here. This was supposed to be a little getaway for our 14th anniversary but we brought our girls along. Pool and hot tub were used everyday. I will never forget the sunrise. And your landscaping is perfect! Thanks
Bill, Bea, Mia and Tara , 11/2006
We had a fabulous week-the weather was beautiful everyday. Our favorite place to eat was Shipwreck –we became a familiar face to the servers there. Nothing could be more beautiful than the beaches here and the view from your incredible villa. We loved every minute-sitting in the hot tub under the stars is a little glimpse of heaven. Thank you!
Mike and Elaine , 11/2006
Do read the guide books, they are very helpful. Snorkel Waterlemon, Kiddel, Hawksnest, Jumbie. Eat Skinny’s, Aqua Bistro and Island Blues. Sail with Rick and Robin on “Long Distance”. The CD collection here was great-as was everything else! Thanks so much
IL , 04/2006
We had a wonderful time at your beautiful home. Our daughters settled right in. We loved the pool, the hot tub and everything else. Thanks for everything!
MA , 03/2006
Wonderful, wonderful time in this exceptional home with its breathtaking views. Restaurants, beaches and people were great too. Please enjoy. Thank you Ventosa.
Andrea, Sue, Jim, Louise and Gary , 01/2006
Beautiful home-stocked with everything we needed for a fantastic getaway! Yes, the drive is a big challenge but well worth it. Thank you for helping us have such a wonderful stay here. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
NY , 12/2005
Thank you for another wonderful week in this beautiful villa. It was the perfect way to spend our first anniversary. We hope to return for many more!
NC , 10/2005
I think I must have died and gone to heaven at this place called Ventosa. At least I know I have beer up here. The beauty is not to be exceeded. Thank you Ventosa
08/2005
What a magical spot for our honeymoon. We fought over who got to drive the jeep up and down the hill each day. And seeing as how we’re sitting on the couches for the first time on the last day of our trip, we think it’s safe to say we enjoyed ourselves. Be sure to take a sail with Peter aboard “Breath” and ask him about his pirate stories. Thanks for sharing your wonderful house with us.
Adam and April , 06/2005
Villa Ventosa is absolutely amazing! I cannot think of anywhere we would rather be than St. John, enjoying the views, pool, hot tub, etc. This place has been a great retreat from the hot sun and white sand that we love. All the beaches are great-even Trunk if you hit it at the right time. St. John is the greatest place on earth!
Daniel, Cindy, Sam, Cait and Abby , 05/2005
We love the villa! The week was wonderful. Snorkeling in Brown Bay was beautiful. Food is great at Shipwreck. The Serena Sea 3 hour tour and snorkeling was awesome. Ask for Nina. I loved all the flowers. Thanks for the memories.
VA , 04/2005
Our second visit to Ventosa was just as wonderful as the first. Skinny Legs and Miss. Lucy’s were great. Thank you, thank you!
Mike, Ann, Randy and Marti , 02/2005
What an absolutely gorgeous villa this is! My husband and two boys and I shared a special and magical week and we couldn’t think of a better way to say goodbye to the old year and welcome in the new than relaxing in the spa under the stars. We have been to St. John 9 times and Villa Ventosa has been spectacular. Thank you!
Beth, Phil, Adam and Ethan , 01/2005
This was my 40th birthday present from my wife. Everything was exceptional. The view, hot tub and garden shower were my favorites. The beaches and day sail were icing on the cake. Mostly, I want to thank my beautiful wife for making my birthday so special. Salud
Walt and Sandy , 12/2004
Paradise!!! Thanks for the wonderful time. The house is gorgeous. Everything you could possibly want. The view is to die for. Sunrises are exceptional. Like I said-paradise! Thanks so much
OH , 11/2004
This is our 3rd trip back to St. John and our 2nd trip staying in Coral Bay. You have a very nice house; the nicest we’ve stayed in so far. We’re leaving our tripod as a gift to you and future guests.
IL , 10/2004
We couldn’t have enjoyed ourselves more! The view is breathtaking. We loved using the grill. Everything was wonderful. See you soon!
PA , 10/2004
Thank you so much for sharing your home-we are in a rush to catch our plane! Thank you for thinking of EVERY little convenience which helped to make our stay so enjoyable. Cheers!
Brian and Janine , 09/2004
This house is so amazing! This was our first trip here and it was so enjoyable being at this house. Thanks for sharing!
Amanda and Joseph , 06/2004
We all learned something new on this trip to the islands. We especially loved the Baths in Virgin Gorda! The view from the hot tub is wonderful. This house left us with nothing to want. We know we will return soon. Thanks for sharing your great house!
Karen, Tony, Pam and Bob , 06/2004
Villa Ventosa is quite lovely! We truly marveled at the views-the website doesn’t do it justice. We were amazed at all the small touches and thoughtful extras in the house. And the hot tub helped us melt away all our worries and enjoy island life. Our favorites were Waterlemon Cay, Gibney Beach and Cinnamon. We had a terrific time.
GA , 05/2004
Your home is wonderful. We got married at Trunk Bay-it was unbelievable! We enjoyed our honeymoon here and can’t wait to come back. It took me five days to get used to the trek up the mountain but it was well worth it. We met lots of great locals. It has all seemed like a fantasy. We leave with great memories and great hopes! Thank you
Rachel and Jason , 04/2004
What a beautiful house. It had everything we needed to make us feel like we were “at home” on our vacation. And yes, we too need to say WOW! What a driveway…what a road UP to the driveway! This is a gorgeous island. We’ve seen hummingbirds, geckos, barracuda, a shark, turtles, goats, donkeys…And we all enjoyed (ok, maybe that’s a small white lie ) the early a.m. wake up call of “the bird”. We have had a relaxing week of sun and beaches with lots of great memories. Thanks!
Maria, Chad, Shelly, Mark, Bruce and Gladys , 03/2004
We had a marvelous time here at Villa Ventosa. Everything here is wonderfully done! Love the coral stone wall, the decorating, the patio, hot tub and pool. Everything about the place is well done. We have already made plans to return next year.
MI and CO , 02/2004
What a superb home with WONDERFUL views! The flora, the fauna, the stars…We enjoyed our all too short stay here at Villa Ventosa. Thank you.
Nick and Kathy , 02/2004
What a beautiful home in which to spend our holiday on St. John. Clearly, tremendous thought went into designing Villa Ventosa. We wanted for nothing. We could imagine no better way to celebrate Christmas and welcome the New Year. Undoubtedly a vacation our boys will always treasure! Already planning a return trip!
The Sawyer Family , 12/2003
We must say our first visit to St. John has been splendid. The daunting task of driving to Ventosa has been worth it. We couldn’t ask for a better home and setting for our honeymoon. We’ve enjoyed the pool and spa and outdoor shower (with a friendly gecko always present.) Thank you for sharing your home with us and making our first stay at St. John an everlasting memory and treasure to share. Thanks again,
Bill and Autumn , 10/2003
Just what we needed! Coming back to St. John to celebrate our 10th (yikes!) anniversary. Was an incredible trip. This house only added to it…perfect! Thank you for sharing
Jimmy and Mimi , 10/2003
Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful home! We’ve had a wonderful time enjoying the island. We feel particularly lucky to have missed two hurricanes! You have thought of everything! We love the ice maker, and would like one ourselves! Also, the fresh flowers are a sweet touch! Thank you again -
Brian and Janine , 09/2003
We had a wonderful time…the house is fantastic; you’ve clearly thought of everything here. We particularly appreciated the ice maker-great for pitchers of pina coladas. The views from the hot tub are incredible. As always, St. John has provided the setting for a restorative, relaxing vacation. We wish all who stay here the same. Thank you
MA , 09/2003
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