St John Villas/St John Vacation Rental

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Chuck, Kristin, and Woofer: The owners of Great Expectations 

A Personal Message:

We sincerely apologize for our limited availability. While we carefully designed Great Expectations so that there was not just one "master" bedroom as is usually the case in a private home, but rather with four equal bedroom suites with views of both the sunrise and sunset, we had no idea that the Villa would become as popular as it has since we finished construction during the winter of 1999. 

Other than building another "Great Expectations" (not!) or raising our rates (we set our rates to enable us to "breakeven"; we figure being able to spend 6 months a year in the Caribbean managing Great Expectations is plenty of "profit" for us!), all we can do is to ask your patience in working with us to find a time when you can visit and to ask that you please plan ahead as far as you can. 

Due to the island's popularity there is a lot of building on St. John (including along the road to the Villa) so we apologize if any construction activities (traffic, noise) disturbs your well-deserved vacation (the good news is that construction work, such that it is on St. John usually is just during the week and stops around 3 or 4 in the afternoon).

Thanks and we hope to see you on St. John!

Members of the:

         St. John Accommodations Council 

         St. John Community Foundation     

         United States Tennis Association (USTA)

         United States Coast Guard Auxiliary (Air Operations)  

A personal message about security...

For several years we had a small plane which we flew for the Coast Guard Auxiliary. We would fly patrols for the Coast Guard around the US Virgin Islands (and Puerto Rico). We often got asked if it is safe to fly and, especially, to visit the Virgin Islands.  The answer is, obviously, a personal one which each of us needs to decide.  We have all heard the admonitions not to let the terrorists win and the encouragements for us all to get back to life as usual.  Easier said then done.  All we can add is a reminder that St. John is part of the United States so we have the same protections as anywhere else in the states.  That means, in particular, at the St. Thomas airport you can expect intense security (both the pros and cons of what that means).  In the aftermath of September 11, we have had some guests who have, in fact, changed their vacation plans to come to the U.S. Virgin Islands rather than other destinations in the Caribbean, Mexico or even Europe. 

As with almost anywhere in the world today, crime, unfortunately, does visit St. John (rarely, fortunately). Visitors are encouraged not to leave valuables such as cameras, jewelry and passports lying around where they can be easily seen and stolen. To ensure the safety and peace-of-mind of our guests and their belongings, each of the bedrooms has a wall safe and all the doors have locks. In addition, each of the bedroom sliders are equipped with security pins which allow the door to be locked open 6" for fresh air circulation while preventing access. The Villa entrance has a lockable gate and the Villa exterior is well-lit; every room has outside lights on both the east and west patios and the parking area has motion detector spotlights. And, of course, do not leave valuables in your rental car when you are off at the beach!

We will do everything we can to make your visit with us as comfortable, peaceful and secure as possible.  We hope to see you on St. John!

Chuck & Kristin

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