Just returned from a week in St. John with where we stayed at Villa Apito. I was really impressed with the photos online of the villa and was even more impressed with it in person. The decor is gorgeous…all natural surfaces – dark woods, stone, granite, vaulted ceilings, quality linens. The house has a modern, yet rustic feel and gives off a very relaxing vibe. The kitchen was modern had everything we needed and much more and the bathrooms were spacious, clean and well designed. The house has a TV, DVD, tons of movies and books, wifi, an ipod dock and a nice speaker system by the pool area. Outdoor areas include a grill/small dining area in the back of the house , an upper deck with a dining area (beautiful view) and the lower deck with the pool, lounge chairs and sitting area (also beautiful ocean view). The pool was warm, well kept and the sitting area by the pool was beautifully furnished. The owners also supply beach chairs and various coolers for the beach.The house is located on Mamey Peak…very close to the North shore Beaches (about 5 minutes from Maho, which we went to every day with our little guys). It’s closer to Cruz Bay than I had imagined, although we did not go over there too often as there are plenty of restaurants and things to do on the Coral Bay side of the island. I prefer it to the Cruz Bay side as I find it more relaxing and less “touristy.” The views from the house are gorgeous – the living room has a wall of windows which look over Coral Bay. We were spoiled eating breakfast there each morning! There is one bedroom upstairs and another downstairs which is only accessed through an exterior staircase. We ended up all sleeping upstairs as we did not want to have to go outside if one of our kids woke up in the middle of the night. That being said, I would have felt safe leaving them downstairs with doors locked and a baby monitor. Viva was great to work with…very responsive and attentive while booking and they also
As we have discussed with Lori and Tom...we had a wonderful time with the exception of an insect problem that was significant during our stay. However, Viva and the owners responded appropriately and otherwise the villa was amazing. Wonderful view and it felt like you own little paradise in the middle of nowhere...We loved it!!!
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This was our first stay on St. John and we were very happy with all the people who helped arrange our vacation at Viva Villas. They met us at the ferry dock andtook care of setting up our car rental soL & L Jeep rental met us there with our car. This made getting out to Apito, our villa, a breeze. We definitely needed the4 wheel drive jeep to get up to our homeas the driveway was very steep and not all paved. We went to a different beach every day and they were all beautiful,especially Cinnamon Bay! We look forward to going back again soon. Thanks again toa great staff at Viva Villas!!
It was our pleasure to have you as our guest! See you soon! The VIVA Villas Team
The location is perfectly centered on the island to enjoy it all. The view is gorgeous with no view of any neighbors, the furnishings are stylish and comfortable, the split level makes it perfectly private for 2 couples. The little extras like spices, beach bags, paper goods, laundry soap, and a welcome basket of snacks makes it feel very homey.The only negatives for us were the lack of curtains on the bedroom windows, as the sun rises about 5am, the exterminator needs to be scheduled more often, and the stairs that connect the two floors are outside. The pool was too cold for us to use, but that might have been due to the bad weather during our stay.Unfortunately it rained for 6 out of 8 of our days there, but even rainy days at Apito were nice. We will be back!
Thank you for your comments. Yes, that was a smuggy week here in St. John. We're very fortunate for the water but that was a lot of rain-the weather cleared right up afterwards. The bedrooms at Apito have outside access to take advantage of the wonderful views up on Mamey Peak. We already are measuring the doors to add blinds to the windows in the bedrooms. Every comment helps us to improve the amenities at the villa and we're very thankful for your suggestions. See you again soon! The VIVA! Team!
Our stay at Apito exceeded our expectations. The location was absolutely beautiful. We loved waking to the sunrise over Coral Bay. The home is beautifully appointed and we had everything we could possibly need. The home was perfectly clean. The pool deck was no-tan-lines private. It is a very romantic setting, perfect for Honeymoons or Anniversaries. I would absolutely return without hesitation. For the sake of full disclosure, nothing in this world is "perfect". Mamey Peak Road is a minor challenge, but we eventually got use to it and actually enjoyed the adventure. Viva Vacations listed a safe among the villas amenities, but there was no safe. The bedroom and bath on the lower level had a "damp" odor. I think this might be caused by the proximity of the pool filter and other utilities. These issues did not have a significant impact on our enjoyment of Apito. We loved it. It was an essential part of our Thirtieth Anniversary Celebration.
Hi Frank, Thank you for your response and congratulations again on your 30th anniversary!! We're happy that you chose Apito for your accommodation needs for this very special trip and everything was to your satisfaction. Thank you also for that follow up email to let us know that you did eventually find the villa's safe! The VIVA Team!
Wonderful property, lovely location, highly recommend.
We're so happy that you enjoyed your stay. Thank you for your feedback! The VIVA! Team
Our stay at Apito was beyond our expectations. We have already decided to return next Fall. There was not one detail over looked at our Villa. Everything we needed was at our finger tips. Viva staff was exceptionally helpful and kind. Our only complaint is that 7 days is not nearly long enough. Next time we'll try to stay atleast 10 days. Breathtaking views. Beautiful decor and swimming pool. Gorgeous & convenient location. Felt at home right down to the Rachel Ray cookware. We felt like royalty. Thank you, we'll never forget it. Stephani
Overall, the villa was great. Top notch furnishings, great view, plenty of space. The only complaint I had were the beds. They were very soft. I need support for my back, and was unable to get a good nights sleep the entire week. Slept on the couch one night. I know this is personal preference, but I just wanted to voice this. Other than that, what an awesome place. I would definitely stay again and recommend this villa to others!
Thanks for your feedback. Sorry to hear you had restless nights. The mattresses are regular mattresses --not too soft, not too hard. We understand, however, that it is a personal preference.
Tiny house, but beautifully appointed. As you know, we only stayed one night, but your greeter, Sheralyn, could not have been nicer. She was wonderful, gracious and helpful, including picking up groceries for us because we arrived so late. The house is very tiney but charming. We think it is OK for a couple, and maybe with kids to use the downsstairs bedrooms, but not for 2 couples due to the tiny living/dining area.