Comments on: Review: Caneel Trailside Cottage http://www.on-stjohn.com/2007/10/07/review-caneel-trailside-cottage/ News, Muse and Reviews Sat, 22 Nov 2008 20:58:15 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.0.5 by: Mary N http://www.on-stjohn.com/2007/10/07/review-caneel-trailside-cottage/#comment-7761 Tue, 18 Mar 2008 14:35:25 +0000 http://www.on-stjohn.com/2007/10/07/review-caneel-trailside-cottage/#comment-7761 We recently spent 10 days on STJ at Caneel Trailside Cottage, our first visit to STJ. It was everything we had hoped for - a beautiful home, wonderful weather and gorgeous beaches. The house was perfect for 2 couples; it had identical spacious bedroom/baths on each side of the house for good privacy. Both bedrooms had windows/doors facing the large balcony. We spent a lot of time on the balcony enjoying the Natl Forest which wrapped around on one side and the ocean views. We enjoyed the many birds who came to the balcony for the plants and bird feeders; insects were not a problem because of the great breezes and fans on the balcony. We never had to use the air conditioning in the bedrooms because of the many windows giving great ventilation. The kitchen had everything we needed to prepare meals and the spacious living area was comfortable. We especially appreciated the washer/dryer facilities. The owner provided a generous welcome basket and bottle of island rum and the guest book gave us many good tips from other visitors for places to eat and see . The pool was a favorite place to relax and cool down after visiting STJ numerous beaches. Beach chairs and towels were provided. Working with the owner (Joe) was easy; we appreciated the personal contact vs a rental company. The on-island manager helped us immensely when our rental car fell through and answered our many questions cheerfully. We highly recommend Caneel Trailside Cottage for a stay on STJ. We recently spent 10 days on STJ at Caneel Trailside Cottage, our first visit to STJ. It was everything we had hoped for - a beautiful home, wonderful weather and gorgeous beaches. The house was perfect for 2 couples; it had identical spacious bedroom/baths on each side of the house for good privacy. Both bedrooms had windows/doors facing the large balcony. We spent a lot of time on the balcony enjoying the Natl Forest which wrapped around on one side and the ocean views. We enjoyed the many birds who came to the balcony for the plants and bird feeders; insects were not a problem because of the great breezes and fans on the balcony. We never had to use the air conditioning in the bedrooms because of the many windows giving great ventilation. The kitchen had everything we needed to prepare meals and the spacious living area was comfortable. We especially appreciated the washer/dryer facilities. The owner provided a generous welcome basket and bottle of island rum and the guest book gave us many good tips from other visitors for places to eat and see . The pool was a favorite place to relax and cool down after visiting STJ numerous beaches. Beach chairs and towels were provided. Working with the owner (Joe) was easy; we appreciated the personal contact vs a rental company. The on-island manager helped us immensely when our rental car fell through and answered our many questions cheerfully. We highly recommend Caneel Trailside Cottage for a stay on STJ.

]]> by: Pam http://www.on-stjohn.com/2007/10/07/review-caneel-trailside-cottage/#comment-3829 Mon, 08 Oct 2007 19:30:12 +0000 http://www.on-stjohn.com/2007/10/07/review-caneel-trailside-cottage/#comment-3829 Rob - When we were there in July, we saw very few bugs. I don't recall that being a problem at the villa at all. I had heard the misquitos could be a big problem on STJ, but I never saw one. I did come prepared with repellent, just in case. Good luck. Rob - When we were there in July, we saw very few bugs. I don’t recall that being a problem at the villa at all. I had heard the misquitos could be a big problem on STJ, but I never saw one. I did come prepared with repellent, just in case. Good luck.

]]> by: rob http://www.on-stjohn.com/2007/10/07/review-caneel-trailside-cottage/#comment-3826 Mon, 08 Oct 2007 17:37:12 +0000 http://www.on-stjohn.com/2007/10/07/review-caneel-trailside-cottage/#comment-3826 I've been in contact with the owner and the villa looks awesome. But, I think I lost to the group. why I allow democracy in vacation planning is way beyond me. They're worried the foliage is too close to the pool and will bring too many bugs. Help? I’ve been in contact with the owner and the villa looks awesome. But, I think I lost to the group. why I allow democracy in vacation planning is way beyond me. They’re worried the foliage is too close to the pool and will bring too many bugs.

Help?

]]> by: RickG http://www.on-stjohn.com/2007/10/07/review-caneel-trailside-cottage/#comment-3810 Mon, 08 Oct 2007 02:47:56 +0000 http://www.on-stjohn.com/2007/10/07/review-caneel-trailside-cottage/#comment-3810 I've been thinking about this villa. Thanks for the coverage, sounds like one to put on my list. Cheers, RickG I’ve been thinking about this villa. Thanks for the coverage, sounds like one to put on my list.

Cheers, RickG

]]> by: Pam http://www.on-stjohn.com/2007/10/07/review-caneel-trailside-cottage/#comment-3806 Sun, 07 Oct 2007 20:07:40 +0000 http://www.on-stjohn.com/2007/10/07/review-caneel-trailside-cottage/#comment-3806 BTW - We stayed at Caneel Trailside Cottage, took a trip with John Brandi, and there's an article on The Tap Room in Caribbean Travel & Life that I received yesterday. "What are the odds of that?", I ask myself. Seems like it's pretty clear to me that we need to made some definate plans to return real soon. (I love this site, but it's killing me!) BTW - We stayed at Caneel Trailside Cottage, took a trip with John Brandi, and there’s an article on The Tap Room in Caribbean Travel & Life that I received yesterday. “What are the odds of that?”, I ask myself. Seems like it’s pretty clear to me that we need to made some definate plans to return real soon.

(I love this site, but it’s killing me!)

]]> by: Pam http://www.on-stjohn.com/2007/10/07/review-caneel-trailside-cottage/#comment-3805 Sun, 07 Oct 2007 17:07:39 +0000 http://www.on-stjohn.com/2007/10/07/review-caneel-trailside-cottage/#comment-3805 My husband, teenage daughter, one of her friends, and I were there in July, and it is very nice. The owner and his agent were great to deal with and very helpful. The drive into Cruz Bay is only a few minutes and the north shore beaches are maybe a 5 to 10 minute drive at most. We would definately stay there again. Brings back great memories, and I am looking forward to the video, too. I wish I were there now having a Cruzan and punch. My husband, teenage daughter, one of her friends, and I were there in July, and it is very nice. The owner and his agent were great to deal with and very helpful. The drive into Cruz Bay is only a few minutes and the north shore beaches are maybe a 5 to 10 minute drive at most. We would definately stay there again. Brings back great memories, and I am looking forward to the video, too. I wish I were there now having a Cruzan and punch.

]]> by: Rosi http://www.on-stjohn.com/2007/10/07/review-caneel-trailside-cottage/#comment-3804 Sun, 07 Oct 2007 14:53:52 +0000 http://www.on-stjohn.com/2007/10/07/review-caneel-trailside-cottage/#comment-3804 WOW.........that seems like a really cool place to stay. WOW………that seems like a really cool place to stay.

]]> by: Teresa http://www.on-stjohn.com/2007/10/07/review-caneel-trailside-cottage/#comment-3802 Sun, 07 Oct 2007 13:18:57 +0000 http://www.on-stjohn.com/2007/10/07/review-caneel-trailside-cottage/#comment-3802 Ahhhh. A moment of zen. Very cool guys. Ahhhh. A moment of zen. Very cool guys.

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