Beach Break: Ditleff Beach

There’s always some discussion about how to properly get to this beach. Can you drive into Ditleff? If not, where can you park? Is it a long hike? We don’t have the answers because we have friends with boats and friends with boats can take you just about anywhere. And the only thing better than friends with boats, is friends with a boat and a dog. Ditleff Beach, and our favorite boat dog, Maddie, below….

31 Responses to “Beach Break: Ditleff Beach”

  1. Larry
    April 9th, 2008 05:19
    1

    Thanks Guys,

    A fantastic way to start a morning. A beautiful beach, a playful pup enjoying the water and the music was so peaceful. A perfect combination. I can’t wait till Sept. when we come back.

  2. Barb Y
    April 9th, 2008 05:32
    2

    What a great way to spend the day. The beach is beautiful but sharing it with a dog like Maddie makes it look even better. Thanks!

  3. Lynn Blaisdell
    April 9th, 2008 06:23
    3

    What a perfectly lovely beach! I also enjoyed Maddie and her swinmming! Great job!

  4. anniegirl
    April 9th, 2008 06:31
    4

    Can’t wait to get in that water! That was a great break — thanks! My dogs would be soooo jealous of Maddie’s life. I won’t show this to them…

  5. Matt and Maria
    April 9th, 2008 06:44
    5

    Wow. Just wow.

  6. Carrie from Fairfax
    April 9th, 2008 06:50
    6

    I want to come back as a well loved dog in St. John in my next life! This beach break almost made me cry, what joy!

  7. quenton
    April 9th, 2008 07:03
    7

    good morning
    awesome job guys, again.
    when i was there last year, you can drive right into ditleff point on a concrete road, park on the side,
    and go to the small beaches.
    until all the homes go up and they put a gate in…
    i really is a beautiful view of stj from the end
    of ditleff point.
    have a great week
    quenton

  8. Susan
    April 9th, 2008 07:07
    8

    I come into the office every morning. Put away my stuff, check my voicemail, check my e-mail then I go to on-stjohn.com to get my daily dose of inspiration. It never fails me! Then and only then can I go on about the rest of my day. Today was an exceptional dose!

  9. Mary Beth
    April 9th, 2008 07:14
    9

    Maddie’s got a nice life!

  10. Maddie's Mom
    April 9th, 2008 08:03
    10

    Thanks so much, Maddie is a joy to us everyday!

  11. Karen
    April 9th, 2008 08:08
    11

    When I grow up, I want to be Maddie!

  12. Suds
    April 9th, 2008 08:09
    12

    We stopped there last week after Vies beach and lunch at Skinney Legs. Drive in and park take the stone steps down and it leads directly to the beach shown. We saw some dogs there too. Snorleking was good saw a 5″ stingray. Beach is a bit rocky the ladies didn’t go for it too much, still a beach all to yourself and cold Presidentes is to be appreciated.
    We also saw the spot just outside of Ditleff where the Trackhoe when off a 60 foot cliff and into the water apparently the operator is ok he jumped out

  13. Betty
    April 9th, 2008 08:11
    13

    Best Beach Break ever!!! Maddie needs her own show! I know that I do not write often, but this is my number 2 website to check daily, after email! Love you guys and thank you for the best St John site on the internet !!!!

  14. Debra
    April 9th, 2008 08:28
    14

    Can’t believe how a little video and a Lab can change your outlook! Now I’m good to go! Thanks guys once again!

  15. Parker
    April 9th, 2008 08:33
    15

    Dog’s are great! Beaches are great! Fecal coliform…not so great. Please scoop everytime.

    Ugly point I know - especially after such a beautiful beach break. But’s it’s lost on well intended people I see all the time down here.

  16. Nancy_B
    April 9th, 2008 08:37
    16

    Wow! Thank you for putting me in a ‘happy’ place. I loved watching Maddie swim - she is a great dog. Wonderful job, as always!

  17. Sloper
    April 9th, 2008 08:47
    17

    The dog paddling shots brought a smile to my face that simply will not go away! You guys have a talent and a great “LOVE” for St. John.
    Thank You for sharing it with all of us, who check this site everyday.

  18. bj
    April 9th, 2008 08:53
    18

    You took my break away this morning!

    I will have to revisit this beach break when the stress starts to build up over the course of the work day!

  19. Adela
    April 9th, 2008 08:55
    19

    Great Job!!! Thank you again

  20. Marcia
    April 9th, 2008 09:10
    20

    This one is a real winner. Maddie is so sweet! Thanks you guys for giving me a huge lift this morning.

  21. Pianogrl
    April 9th, 2008 09:44
    21

    WOW…..and Bow-WOW !!

  22. Jo Ann
    April 9th, 2008 09:49
    22

    That brought tears to my eyes. It’s been 11 years since we had to put our yellow lab down (cancer) and I still miss her. Maddie looks so much like her.

  23. jrg
    April 9th, 2008 10:20
    23

    Ahhh, this was great! Nice under water doggie paddle footage. :)

  24. SteveV
    April 9th, 2008 11:59
    24

    Was Maddie chasing fish??? Can’t wait to see her swimming with Tigger!…I’m not trying to be a match-maker here…just thought the two of them would have fun swimming:o))

  25. Marie
    April 9th, 2008 12:45
    25

    The sight of Maddie brought tears to my eyes. She looks so much like our Sophie,who also loved to swim. Sophie died 3 weeks ago at the tender age of 6 months while undergoing spaying surgery. God bless Maddie and may she have many years swimming in those beautiful waters. I remember her picture looking out the porthole of the sail boat.

  26. liamsaunt
    April 9th, 2008 16:23
    26

    Maddie is so sweet! Thanks for the relaxing beach break, wonderful as always.

  27. Lisa
    April 9th, 2008 17:40
    27

    This was my favorite beach break…EVER. A wonderful way to unwind after a stressful day.

  28. Rosi
    April 9th, 2008 19:26
    28

    I love the underwater shots of maddie swimming………

  29. sarah
    April 10th, 2008 14:10
    29

    My favorite beach break ever guys! For some silly reason it brought me to tears! Ah, dogs and paradise, or better, dogs in paradise! The music, the shots….it was just perfect. Thanks!

  30. Flip-Flop
    April 11th, 2008 12:35
    30

    By yellow lab, Butter, wants to come back as Maddie in her next life :) As a lab lover, this is my fav beach break! Thanks

  31. Susan
    April 11th, 2008 22:24
    31

    This is my favorite beach break! Go, Maddie, go! Absolutely loved seeing the beach from her perspective, those underwater shots were perfect. She’s a star! Thanks for a great smile, guys. Can’t wait to get down there in June.

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