Villa Bijou Reviews

October 2009

Our stay at Villa Bijou was wonderful. Everything was perfect and Lisa did a great job of welcoming us and keeping in touch with us to make sure everything was OK. We have stayed at several Villas in St John and this was the first time
there were cold drinks, beer, wine, cheese and fruit waiting for us. It made a big difference not having to immediately run out to the store and we will remember those little touches when we book our next trip to St John.
Thanks again,
D.B

7/12-7/19 2009

We just returned from our stay at Villa Bijou, all I can say is WOW!! This was our fifth trip to St. John and I must say our best. Villa Bijou by far exceeded all of our expectations. The view from this villa is absolutley breathtaking!! There were 6 in our party 2 couples and my two children ages 4 and 9(who cannot wait to return to "Bijou Bijou" as my 4 year old called it) The villa has everything you need and want in a vacation home. Bedrooms were all super comfortable and all have A/C, Cable TV,DVD/VCR and all with out of this world stone showers. Pool was the perfect size, ranged from 5-9 feet bring life vests or swimrings for your little ones, although there were rafts and tubes provided. Beach chairs, coolers, ice-packs and towels all provided. Make sure you bring bug spray as the mosquitos are relentless all over St. John. Past guests have left condiments, and other non-perishbles you may need, which was very nice. Lisa was awesome and really takes care of you, thanks for the welcome wine, fruits, meats and cheese!! We will definitely be back!!
Dagmar

June 7th, 2009

We had a fabulous stay in your gorgeous villa! I'm back home and just looking at the pictures make me miss it so much. There was another couple that went with us and we stayed in the two master bedroom suites upstairs near the ktichen. Lisa was nice to let us use the bathroom downstairs for easy access from the pool. The bathrooms, kitchen, livingroom, had all of the nice amenities needed for our stay. They even had coolers we could take to the beach along with ice packs in the freezer and beach chairs also! Floats at the pool also. They thought of everything. The bedrooms stayed cold as ice with the air conditioning too, the way I like to sleep. All the doors from the living area open out to the pool downstairs, presenting the most breathtaking view possible, gorgeous bay with boats docked! There are 4 dining tables to sit so we would try a different one every night. We enjoyed grilling out burgers and chicken a few nights also. Internet connection in the kitchen was helpful to chat with our dogsitter, otherwise, no business on this trip! Try this place, it is heaven on earth! The owners have a book there that shows all of the improvements made to the home - they have put alot of money in it and it shows, just absolutely gorgeous! Oh gosh, I need to stop talking about it, I'm wanting to be back there right now!!!

Also, Lisa is a great manager too, she is helpful in every way possible and communicated everything we needed, no problems. Thanks Lisa!
Gail

Dec 2008

Hi Lisa,
Just wanted you to know how much we enjoyed Villa Bijou and we hope to
come back soon. Thanks for all your help with arrangements - taxi,
rental car, etc. And thank you for the treats, we loved the Pinot Noir - we enjoyed it so much. It was a great house for our family. Thanks for getting the pool warm so our granddaughter could enjoy it the last 2 days there.

Terry and family

September 2008

After staying at Caneel Bay 26 years ago we decided to return to St. John and rent a villa and jeep. Villa Bijou was the perfect choice for us as it allowed for privacy, yet convenience to town and various beaches. It is very well-equiped from beach chairs to cooking utensils. We especially enjoyed the gazebo looking out over Great Cruz Bay over to St. Thomas each night. The pool is nice and allows for both sun and shade. The a/c throughout was very much appreciated as the days were very warm and the humidity was high during our stay. Lisa was great in making sure we had everything we needed and provided tips on beaches, restaurants and grocery shopping. I would rate our experience at Villa Bijou an A+ and would recommend it highly to couples or a family who want to get away from "resort accomodations" and desire a more comfortable and independent vacation experience.

Denny

July 2008

Everything was great from when we left the airport in STT. The taxi driver that VV recommended (Bazil) was on time, knowledgable and an all around great guy. We used him again on a day trip to STT. Upon our arrival to the dock, KD from VV met us took us to the car rental place and she then led us up to the villa. The villa was clean, well kept, has a/c and ceiling fans throughout. There was a welcome basket of fruits, cheeses, crackers, etc. upon our arrival. KD walked us through the villa and gave us the basic info we'd need. Beautiful masonry work throughout with custom hardwood door sets and railings. The gas grill on the upper deck had a spare propane tank that was full (pleasant surprise!...we needed it). The area is very quiet, comfortable and laid back. Great views of STT, Great Cruz Bay and sunsets from the perch by the pool. The pool is larger than expected and the landscaping allows privacy. You'll be visited by a couple of iguanas in the afternoon. There's some cool books in the living area about local goings on and one on the villa's history/evolution. There were also common household items there that you may not think to bring (duct tape was a plus). Plenty of beach towels, shower towels and linens and there's a new washer and dryer at the end of the balcony. Less than 10 minutes drive to downtown. All in all 9.5 out of 10. Big thumbs up for Villa Bijou and Vacation Vistas.

Scott

Proudly serving our guests for over 20 years
Lisa K. Durgin Owner/Operator
St. John, U.S. Virgin Islands
Lisa@VacationVistas.com