Celia is very accomodating, the location makes it easy to go anywhere and the amenities are just what we need. We especially appreciate having the coolers and beach chairs availsble so we don't have to worry about tthat when we arrive.
We really enjoyed our stay here. It was perfect for our family, so quiet and private at night, but an easy drive to everything we wanted to visit. The kids loved being able to hang out in the pool after spending the day hiking/swimming/snorkeling. Everything inside was spotless and Celia was extremely helpful. Hoping we can visit again one day.
We had an absolutely wonderful vacation with our young family. The hosts and property manager were kind and helpful, and the house was exactly as described. Appreciated the beach gear, toys and snorkels along with the gas grill and pool. Perfect vacation and we hope to be back!
Loved the pool after a long day at the beach and playing tourist. Delightful. Celia and Brian are wonderful. The kitchen needs some updating, but we have talked to them about it. They were very responsive to our needs and suggestions. A great place.
Nice location near Cruz Bay restaurants.Beautiful view, nice pool.Property manger was super helped.Met us at ferry since it was dark when arrived and guided us to the unit. Was available and quickly responded to all of our island questions.House had beach chairs which was nice to take to the beaches.Enjoyed our stay !
Due to airline outage, arrived a day later. Mom arrived on time. Celia the manager was gracious enough to picker up from the ferry and take here to supermarket. This was a great help and a welcome relief. Unit has a private pool, plenty of space out side to lounge. Unit was clean and had all basics. Laundry room on site, Rooms are air conditioned. beautiful view of chocolate hole. Would definitely recommend staying there, I will definitely stay again.
Casa Brisa Colina is on a hillside near Cruz Bay with views of Great Cruz Bay and Chocolate Hole. Itâs not easy to locate, and Celia, the property manager, met us in town on our first day so we could follow her back to the villa. It took a couple of trips before we could drive âhomeâ without getting turned around but itâs fun to get lost in paradise! Celia was very responsive to our questions before and during our stay.
We stayed on the lower level of the villa with exclusive access to the pool. Thereâs nothing like relaxing in a pool after a day at the beach! We availed ourselves of the gas grill and cooked at home three nights. The bedrooms are on either side of the house. The mattresses were comfortable, the pillows tolerable (this is saying a lot as pillows are usually a complaint when traveling), and the split unit AC is each bedroom keeps you cool at night. The furnishings are simple but comfortable.
The villaâs grounds are green and lush. Expect visits from thrushies, bananaquits, kestrels, geckos, and iguanasâŠmaybe even a donkey or two! The driveway is steep but paved with off street parking and the neighborhood is quiet.
Last but not least: the villa has solar panels and a generator! If you have EVER traveled to the USVI, you know that power outages are a fact of life. We never once lost power during our stay even though there were at least two island wide power outages while we were on St. John. This alone should bump Casa Brisa Colina to the top of any list!
We had a great time in St John! This house was centrally located and close to beaches, restaurants, and shops. We enjoyed lounging in the pool and cooking out in the patio after a long day at the beach. Celia was great and lots of help if we had questions!
Amazing view and so nice to have our own pool. We liked the arrangement of having bedrooms on either side of the common space. As Midwesterners used to chilly nights, we appreciated having the air conditioning available in the bedrooms at night to help us sleep. The breeze was all that was needed during the day. It was nice to have beach chairs, towels, and coolers for our beach trips. Part of the patio is shaded so that you can enjoy it while getting out of the sun. It was great having Celia meet us in town to lead us to the villa and provide us with written directions. The beds were a little softer than we prefer. Wifi dropped at times, which is common in remote areas. Those aren't deal breakers. It should be noted that in spite of what VRBO (not the owner) indicates, you cannot walk to town.
We enjoyed our stay here. The house was large and comfortable and the outside patio/pool area was great! And the view was fantastic. JUST A NOTE: Although VRBO (not the host) advertises you can walk to Cruz Bay from this property, you cannot. We rented a jeep to get around during the day but did not want to drive the winding roads after dark so had planned to walk to town for dinner and drinks but had to take a pricey cab instead.
Perfect location and view! Celia makes sure we have all that we need to be comfortable! We love coming back âhomeâ to this villa. Itâs our third time here! Keep up the great work!
Can't say enough about the hospitality of the owner, Brian and the on site manager, Celia. Both were responsive and gave great suggestions.
The unit was very spacious, neat, and clean. We had wonderful weather and the pool was handy for cooling off. Faces south so gets plenty of sun. Remember to bring reef safe sun screen to the islands and don't forget the bug spray.... No see ums are no joke.
The villa was nice with beautiful views and a great pool to relax in. Four of us stayed in the villa, so the fact that the 2 bedrooms were on each side of the villa with their own bathrooms worked out great. The common area, which consisted of a tv room, bathroom and kitchen were ok. Unfortunately, it was not air conditioned so we didnât spend much time in there. Although there was an exterminator spraying for insects around the perimeter which tells me they try to keep the insects at bay, we did see a few roaches in the kitchen which Iâm sure is common in the islands. We just made sure to keep any food that we opened in ziplocs and in the refrigerator. The bedrooms had there own ac units which was important because it was pretty humid at night. The beds are a little soft and squeaky but they were alright. My one issue with this villa is that, although there wasnât anybody renting the upstairs villa the week that I was there (although a âcaretakerâ was upstairs, the week I was there). If it had been rented out, we wouldnât have used the pool as much as we had, being that we wouldâve had to share it with the upstairs guests. Overall, we enjoyed the villa and would consider renting it again the next time that we visit St. John.
Great property with excellent property manager. Great communication, as we were met at the ferry and shown right to the property. Everything was exactly as described. The views from the pool deck were amazing and the home provided a great place for our family to relax together after exploring the island. Proximity to town and north side beaches was a plus. Would return to this property without hesitation.
Well, after 9 days all I can say is the property is excellent, great views, quiet as can be (except for a few early AM roosters way down in the valley...very cool) & constant Trade Winds = no A/C needed. One minor Dish TV IT issue cured by Celia promptly on Day 2. We adapted in true Island fashion by listening to an FM oldie station on the alarm clock radio in the interim - 102.1 - stayed with it the whole the week...really good play list. Given we have 25+ years STJ visits...Brian's place will not disappoint!!