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5.0

Peggy Covington Davis

2019-06-25T01:27:03+0000

Perched on a hill with breathtaking views of Chocolate Hole Bay, Down Yonder Villa was even more beautiful than the pictures! Southern hospitality and charm right here in St. John! Everything was thought of from fresh flowers to the pool floats. We will for sure to be back to St. John & will stay with Island Abodes again! Thank you for helping make our 15th wedding anniversary even more special!read more

Fadya Larson

2019-06-01T19:51:51+0000

We couldn’t have been happier with our accommodations at down yonder. The owners honestly thought of every single thing we possibly needed. And the villa was equipped with many kid friendly items that were so amazing to have when traveling with our 2.5 year old. From a pack n play, toys, books, bike, piano, kid friendly utensils, we felt right at home. The house was spacious and very comfortable and the pool was wonderful to take a dip in every day after coming back from the beach. The house if equipped with AC, although we only used the living room AC twice in 9 days as the fans and breeze were wonderful on their own. Couldn’t recommend this villa more!read more

Jessica Adams

2019-05-13T20:21:19+0000

We loved the well appointed room, the view, the care taken by the property owners. We only stayed a few nights but will definitely be back. We stayed in the Honeymood Suite which was very clean and comfortable. The shower after a long day at the beach was amazing! it has AC but we didn't need it much of the time. We will definitely return!read more

Jenny Johnson

2019-05-09T02:56:38+0000

We stayed in the Down Yonder Pool Villa, and it is hands down my favorite place we’ve stayed in St. John (this was our 4th trip)! Every detail was thought of, and the villa was spotless. Brittany and Robert are so nice and genuinely want to ensure you have the best experience possible on the island. We loved the views, the pool, the privacy, and the convenience to town. Enjoy the breeze (or the ac) and pretend like you live on the island for a bit! Can’t recommend enough!read more

Catherine McKeown

2019-04-18T12:50:21+0000

Island Abodes was the perfect hosts! We stayed in the Honeymoon Suite at Sunset Serenade and were extremely impressed with the view of Cruz Bay. The balcony was perfect to watch the sunset! Our hosts included amenities like coffee, snacks, a blender, coozies, and even outfitted us with supplies for the beach with chairs, towels, and coolers! They have truly thought of everything! Thanks again for having us, we will definitely be returning to St John and booking through Island Abodes again!read more

Jackie Krasas

2019-03-19T00:50:06+0000

This was my second stay with Island Abodes but this time at the Hibiscus Suite. Super convenient location just outside of town and easy to get to if you’re not a STJ pro just yet. Large and comfortable apartment with a super comfy king bed. Super clean and has everything you need. The screened outside area was an unexpected bonus. I spent most of my time in the outside living room. Every night brings the most gorgeous sunsets on island. Brittany and Robert and amazing and attentive hosts. I can’t recommend them or their properties highly enough.read more

Dean Schock

2019-03-10T23:06:06+0000

We just spent 10 nights/ 9 days at the beautiful Down Yonder Pool Villa with stunning views of Chocolate Hole and amazing privacy. Brittany and Robert thought of everything for our stay. They provided beach chairs for four people, beach towels, bug spray, sunscreen, coolers, cups, coffee, spices, etc., etc. I could go on and on as everything was provided. I highly recommend this place for a stay on beautiful St. John. The villa is a short few minutes drive to downtown Cruz bay. We followed Brittany's recommendation for renting a jeep which we used daily to take us to the many bays on St. John. We snorkeled , swam, and used the 2 paddleboards we had rented from Lucy at www.sup-stjohn.com. If you want to rent paddleboards this is the perfect place as Lucy personally delivered and picked them up directly at our villa. She also provided all the roof mounting straps, paddles, lifejackets, and ankle leashes. Brittany also suggested we use Carol with Smile Taxi at smiletaxi@aol.com for our private transfer from the St. Thomas airport to the Red Hook Ferry Dock and back again. Carol was the best providing us with an abundance of information and history of many places we passed in St. Thomas including many real stories of being on island during the 2 devastating hurricanes Irma and Maria. Brittany and Robert provided valuable information and suggestions while staying at the Villa involving use of air conditioning, water conservation, power, keeping mosquitos and other island insects at bay. Please follow these suggestions and you should have a perfect stay. Brittany and Robert are very quick to respond to any issues including being at the villa within minutes if needed. We would definitely stay here again!read more

Sherri Benedict

2019-03-08T21:23:27+0000

I recently returned from a 6-day stay at the Hibiscus Suite. Walking into the Hibiscus Suite, I could not help but walk straight through the kitchen onto the screened-in porch. The view of Cruz Bay was fantastic! We spent every night on the porch taking in the night-lights and sounds. The day bed on the porch was an added bonus! Everything about our stay was fantastic. Brittany provided a comprehensive information booklet, which gave detailed directions to the suite, information about parking, directions on how to use the TV and appliances, and even ways to prevent ants. Both check-in and check-out were super easy. Everything in the complex was clean and well maintained. It was nice to have shampoo, conditioner, sunscreen, and bug spray provided. This was my second stay with Island Abodes and I look forward to returning in the near future!read more

Shannon Fioravante

2019-03-03T02:52:43+0000

My husband and I spent 5 amazing days at the Honeymoon Suite. Everything was even better than described and pictured. The suite was private, clean and perfect for the two of us. We loved the location and the view was just stunning. All the amenities that are provided make packing and planning much easier. We loved having the towels, chairs and coolers to pack for a beach day. Brittany was quick to respond to any questions that I had before and during our stay. The self check in was super easy and convenient. We would not hesitant to stay here again and can’t wait to return.read more

Dana Cummings

2019-02-24T14:38:56+0000

Stayed here Feb 12-17th. The view here is amazing! Started each morning with coffee on the deck watching the island come to life. We stayed in the honeymoon suite and it had everything we wanted and needed. The bed was so comfy! We have been to St John many times and we would definitely stay here again. I couldn’t get enough of the view!read more

Nancy Gilles Romer

2019-01-14T14:22:35+0000

We just left St. John after staying in the Honeymoon Suite at Island Abodes. The Honeymoon suite was compact but perfect for just the two of us. The screened porch and attached deck provided an excellent view of Cruz Bay and a perfect place to watch the sunset. The efficiency kitchen (small refrigerator, toaster oven and microwave) allowed us to eat breakfast before heading to the beach. We ate on the deck one evening after ordering take out from Sam & Jack's. The room was clean and clearly had been updated since the storms. There was some construction noise but that is common throughout the island and by evening was gone. Self check-in/out was easy and Brittany even allowed us to check in early since no one was in the suite before us. We will definitely consider booking again.read more

Kelly Abby

2019-01-06T20:22:32+0000

Awesome place with very thoughtful amenities.

Michele McCleery

2018-12-22T17:48:37+0000

We had the pleasure of staying at both the Down Yonder Pool villa and the Honeymoon Suite during our visit. The Down Yonder Pool villa is perfectly equipped with necessities for cooking a meal, down to the the luxury of having beach chairs, sunscreen and bug spray. It was also nice having Keurig coffee pods provided for coffee every morning. The villa was spotless and Brittany responded within 15 minutes every time I had a question about anything on island. The Honeymoon Suite is budget friendly and chic! We loved the screened in porch and the sunset at both places were to die for. We had the luxury of getting to spend some time with Brittany, Robert and RJ at a birthday party at the Penthouse and that unit had just been completely renovated and it was absolutely stunning down to the furnishings and all. Their family is so sweet and all their friends made us feel welcome at a party that was just for their friends/family but they choose to include us since we were staying right next door! Thank you and Merry Christmas! 🎄 🌴read more

Lane McPherson Purvis

2018-11-17T15:07:07+0000

Our stay at Down Yonder Villa was nothing short of perfection! The villa is exactly as described and a great location! Brittany was very responsive to any questions we had and gave great advice and where to go and what to do! Amazing experience. We will most definitely be back!read more

PaulandDonna Dawson

2018-11-11T16:06:08+0000

Brittany, Robert and RJ, this was our third stay in your beautiful villas. I simply cannot express how happy we are each and every stay. We have choices on what type of villa we rent. Hands down you guys are the best. You are so quick to respond to any question or request. Renting thru a Management Companies you sometimes do not get the same type of quick response. Additionally, everything in the villa is in top working condition. The bedroom AC rocks! Your villas provide us with the comforts of home. Comfy beds and sheets are important to me and yours were amazing. Your villas are always spotless. The welcome basket and beers are such a treat. The views are awesome from Down Yonder. My cousin and I were enjoying star watching. Thanks Robert for removing the solar light so we could enjoy the start gazing even more.read more

Susan Whittington

2018-05-31T22:09:10+0000

fantastic experience!!!!! five stars! absolutely recommend and we will return!