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on Apr 07, 2016
THE PERFECT SECLUDED GET AWAY - BEST ISLAND VIEWS POSSIBLE

MY WIFE AND I HAVE TAKEN SEVERAL CARIBBEAN TRIPS AND THIS WAS OUR ABSOLUTE BEST. ALL THAT THE OTHER REVIEWS SAY RE THE TRIP ARRANGEMENTS SUCH AS PLANE CONNECTIONS, JEEP RENTALS AND STAFF ATTENTIVENESS ARE VERY TRUE. THIS COTTAGE IS VERY SECLUDED, PERFECTLY SIZED AND FEATURED TO MAKE YOUR STAY THE BEST IT COULD EVER BE. ESPECIALLY THE HOT TUB - SO VERY PRIVATE AND TO LOOK UP AT THE STARS WHILE LAYING THERE WITH A DRINK IN HAND IS JUST THE BEST EXPERIENCE ONE COULD WISH FOR - GENTLE BREEZES KEEP YOU COOL AND COMFY WHILE SLEEPING AT NIGHT AND THEN TO WAKE UP TO THE ISLAND VIEW - OH MY !!! THE SNORKELING IS TO DIE FOR - VERY MANY LOCATIONS WITH OVERFLOWING OCEANLIFE FROM RAYS TO TURTLES TO BARRACUDA ( NOT A CONCERN ) TO STARFISH TO OCTOPUS TO SHARK - MORE THAN ONE COULD HOPE FOR. WE HAD SUCH A WONDERFUL TIME WE SO HATED TO LEAVE - WE WILL BE BACK AND STAY LONGER EVEN THAN WE DID THE FIRST TIME. WE CANNOT SAY ENOUGH GOOD RE ALL THE FEATURES OF THE COTTAGE, THE STAFF, THE FOOD ON TH ISLAND, THE SNORKELING AND THE FRIENDLY FOLK ON THE ISLAND. PLEASE PLEASE DO NOT PASS UP THE CHANCE TO SEE ALL THAT THE COTTAGE AND THE ISLAND OF ST JOHNS - US VI - HAS TO OFFER - YOU WON'T REGRET COMING TO SEE THIS ISLAND PARADISE WHICH BYW IS VERY EASY TO GET TO BUT OH SO HARD TO LEAVE !!! TODD / LAURIE

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on Apr 07, 2016
The Windwardside Guest Cottage is Wonderful!

We just returned from a wonderful week long stay at the Windwardside Guest Cottage (Feburary 24-March 3, 2013). The cottage is even nicer then the pictures on the web site! The view from the porch looking down on Coral Bay is incredible. Diane and Susan were both terrific to communicate with prior to our arrival and made sure we had all the information we needed. Diane is just a local phone call away if you need any information during your stay. The cottage is very clean and well maintained and fully stocked even down to beach towels and snorkeling gear. I was pleased to learn that some of the electrical energy comes from five solar panels mounted on top of the porch – very Green! You will need a four wheel drive Jeep to get to the cottage and Diane took care of arranging that for us as well when we made our cottage reservation. Bruce met us in Coral Bay and made sure we got to the cottage as the first time up the road is a bit tricky. Bruce also answered our questions about the cottage and offered his insights on good snorkeling spots. The WIFI worked great in the cottage and so we streamed NetFlix movies on our Kindle at night. Pack your swimming suit, tee shirt, shorts, sun glasses and sun screen and head over to Waterlemon Cay, Haulover Bay, Salt Pond or Hansen’s Beach for some great snorkeling and Miss Lucy’s or The Shipwreck for fun dinners. Don't forget to have at least one lunch at Skinny Legs! Sure hope we can stay at the Windwardside Guest Cottage again in the future! Special thanks to Diane for her great communications!
Recommended for: Sightseeing, Adventure Seekers, Age 55+, Romantic Getaway

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on Apr 07, 2016
Best Little Cotage on the Island

We just returned from a wonderful week long stay at the Windwardside Guest Cottage (Feburary 24-March 3, 2013). The cottage is even nicer then the pictures on the web site! The view from the porch looking down on Coral Bay is incredible. Diane and Susan were both terrific to communicate with prior to our arrival and made sure we had all the information we needed. Diane is just a local phone call away if you need any information during your stay. The cottage is very clean and well maintained and fully stocked even down to beach towels and snorkeling gear. I was pleased to learn that some of the electrical energy comes from five solar panels mounted on top of the porch – very Green! You will need a four wheel drive Jeep to get to the cottage and Diane took care of arranging that for us as well when we made our cottage reservation. Bruce met us in Coral Bay and made sure we got to the cottage as the first time up the road is a bit tricky. Bruce also answered our questions about the cottage and offered his insights on good snorkeling spots. The WIFI worked great in the cottage and so we streamed NetFlix movies on our Kindle at night. Pack your swimming suit, tee shirt, shorts, sun glasses and sun screen and head over to Waterlemon Cay, Haulover Bay, Salt Pond or Hansen’s Beach for some great snorkeling and Miss Lucy’s or The Shipwreck for fun dinners. Don't forget to have at least one lunch at Skinny Legs! Sure hope we can stay at the Windwardside Guest Cottage again in the future! Special thanks to Diane for her great communications!

Recommended for: Sightseeing, Adventure Seekers, Age 55+, Romantic Getaway

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on Apr 07, 2016
Paradise Found!!!

My husband and I visited St. John for the first time and had an amazing vacation! We are already planning our next trip! The Windwardside Guest Cottage was the perfect place for our romantic getaway! It was clean, comfortable and Susan and Diane were so helpful and accomodating from day one of booking my vacation. We had a problem with the water going out and they were there to fix it within 10 minutes of our call-what wonderful service! I loved waking up to the spectacular view from our cottage-it really is breathtaking! The outdoor shower was awesome too! There are some wonderful restaraunts nearby and its a short drive to many beaches! It was really relaxing to end our busy day of exploring to get in the hot tub and look up at the stars. If you are looking for a small, cozy romantic place to stay on the island, look no further. This little cottage is perfect!

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on Apr 07, 2016
“Perfect accommodations for our second honeymoon!”

f you're reading these reviews to help you select a villa I hope you will find mine helpful as I will give you specific information that I would have found valuable before hand:
Windward side guest cottage is a small studio apartment perfect for my husband and I who just went there to eat sleep or recoup before our next excursion. Location for us was great as our favorite outing was to salt pond bay, but other outings were a bit of a hike. Parking at the villa is tough and we didn't have to share it as you would if the main house has a rental. The weather was beautiful and the bugs were not bad, but the heat and the bugs could be an issue as there is no ac and the screens were infective against critters. The only other negative is the small fridge. The service we received upon our arrival was great! The views were amazing! If you've never been to St. John it is a must!!! And windward side was a great choice for our intimate trip. I have no regrets and would stay there again and again, just thought these tidbits would be helpful to know if you'd never been the

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on Apr 07, 2016
“Superb!!”

My husband and I just returned from this wonderful vacation retreat last night! Although visiting St John was initially my idea/desire.....after our visit and stay at this cottage, he is totally onboard with returning next year! He fell in love with St John and the views and adventures offered by staying at this cottage is a large part of the reason why.....the gorgeous beaches helped a little as well... The rental process was a breeze with Diane and Susan's help and we were met at the airport in St Thomas and driven to the ferry...once in St John we were then met at the ferry and escorted to pick up our rental jeep and to our beautiful cottage. We have never had such service.....if you are looking for a beautiful secluded getaway...Windwardside cottage is the place for you! L Walker, Laurel, DE

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on Apr 07, 2016
Had a great trip!

We had a great vacation on St. John and the Windwardside Guest Cottage was a big part of it. The cottage was exactly as described. The view of Coral Bay was wonderful. We loved the hot tub under the stars. We enjoyed the outdoor shower under the watchful eye of the lizards and geckos. We grilled on the BBQ and ate outside on the porch. We made good use of the snorkling equipment, beach chairs and beach towels that were provided. My wife really enjoyed our breakfast visitors, the bananaquits; they really love that sugar. One bird also had a fondness for OJ with a touch of Cruzan Pineapple Rum in it! The road up to the cottage is memorable but we had no problems with it, very bumpy though! Susan and her staff (Diane and Adam) were absolulely amazing. They helped arrange our transportation from the airport to the ferry as well as our Jeep rental. They were helpful when we had any questions about the island and were very responsive when the heater on the hot tub stopped working.

Island recommendations:

Solomon Bay Beach - worth the hike on the Lind Point Trail; gorgeous beach; there were never more than 14 other people with us while we were there

Jumbie Bay Beach - if arrive late afternoon maybe you will have the entire beach to yourselves (like we did) - AWESOME!

Hike to Rams Head. What a view!

The Ranger led Reef Bay Trail Hike was fun and informative.

Had dinner at Skinny Legs and Shipwreck Landing and breakfast at Donkey Diner. All were good.

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on Apr 07, 2016
Wonderful- Simply Wonderful!

All your worries melt away walking in the door. A beautifully maintained villa, all the comforts of home- with a view that's purely AMAZING.

A romantic retreat from the stressors of everyday life. Clean as a whistle.

Don't forget to read the journal books on the shelf as they contain years of similar testimony. Dont hesitate on this decision book it!! Money well spent! Best vacation weve ever had.

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