Vacation Guide / Family Caribbean VacationsSt John with your family - check out Great Expectations
Great for kids of all ages
St John is a perfect vacation spot for families with young - or not so young - kids. The waters of St John are pristine and the beaches have white, silky sand and gentle entrances so kids can stay at the water's edge and watch little fishies swimming by them. Most of the beaches of St John has very gentle entries. What a perfect spot to introduce your kids (or spouse) to the joys of snorkeling.
Lots of space to spread out
Great Expectations has become one of the most popular villas for families - large and small - vacationing together. With lots of common gathering areas such as our centrally located Great Room, pool patio with comfy lounge chairs and plenty of hammocks - and, for the energetic, the basketball and tennis court, guests have lots of space to mingle.
BUT, everybody also deserves a bit of quiet time and private space during their week in paradise so you will also value the layout of the bedrooms which are separated from the Great Room as well as private patios providing people a bit of their own space.
Parents have found Great Expectations super kid-friendly
Parents have found the huge enclosed tennis court area a wonderful playground for small children. Besides having kids sharpen their tennis skills we have had kids find many other uses for the tennis court area.
For the older ones, the basketball hoop also provides an opportunity to let off some steam after a hard day on the beach!
The layout of Great Expectations is ideal for families. Parents with teenagers will especially appreciate the Club Room with its own TV and DVD player for the kids to watch their own movies. This exercise room often is converted to a 'teens' bedroom giving the teenagers their own bit of privacy (but, not too far away).
Parents with young children seem to love the wading pool which is conveniently located adjacent to the Great Room and main swimming pool patio area. Kids will find lots of sand toys. The hammocks have also been a great hit with both the parents and kids alike. Check out the villa layout and amenities for more details.
Check the availability and contact the owners directly for the very best rate and special discounts, including 'Grandparents stay FREE!'.
Perfect for large family gathering yet secluded spots for your own bit of paradise
Hear from our previous guests directly:
"We stayed here surrounding my sister's wedding, and I can't imagine a better choice for a large family to stay together in an intimate, private setting." -Ann (Walland, TN)
"We are 3 families who vacation somewhere different each summer...what was great: the tennis court, our kids loved the pool...
the outdoor showers were really neat..." - Paul & Ginnie, Patrick & Maggie S., Steve & Val, Jason & Monica D., Joe & Lauries, David & Sarah W. (North Carolina and Maryland)
"Three vacationing families for the past ten years...first trip to St. John and Great Expectations; 14 in total - kids ranging from 5 to almost 20. The setup of the house was great...the [chaise lounge] chairs are outrageous (are they sold stateside?)...how wonderful this place really is...a fully-equipped kitchen, multiple card decks, videos, beautiful gardens, sunsets, sunrises & ..."- Phyillis F. et al (Nyack, NY)
"This was our first stay at great expectations B 15 of us B and it was nothing short of paradise. We enjoyed the space of GE, or as we like to call it 'the compound'. We never heard each other at night when we were in our separate quarters. The DVDs, games, music, and available reading providing some nice entertainment when retreating form the sun. The pools, tennis court and jacuzzis got their share of use as well..There is no question we will be back" - The C Group
"Our third stay for the 3 generation J. family at this wonderful home...one cannot imagine many places that have such a beautiful sunset, moonrise and magnificent sunrise all at the same location!...We've looked at LOTS of places to stay and even stayed at 2 others until we found ourselves here. There is no place better. We want a kid friendly and safe house, good views, convenient access and friendly, solid support from the hosts. All here...The pool here is safe too - no steep cliffs with inadequate railings. 
And the tennis court - ball play area is a unique gem....Its really nice to be in a comfortable home in Paradise. We are all looking forward to being here again and again and again." -Liz and Allan J. (Manhattan), Keri & Richard J. (Manhattan), Beth, Zack (4), Ari (2) and Bob J. (Missoula, Montana), Jenette, Natan (16 months) and David (Jerusalem) news flash We are returning for Christmas 2010!
"I can hardly find the words to say how fantastic Great Expectations is! Beautiful, fabulous, relaxing, spectacular...I am so overjoyed my husband tried so hard to find this wonderful home for our 14 member family...We ll have loved the views, pools, tennis court, basketball courts, views, lizards, crabs, views, shopping, sightseeing, views trips to St. Thomas, snorkeling, scuba diving, views..."
-Grandma K.
"The last of our children and families have flown off and the house is again empty and quiet. The unanimous decision was that all had had a wonderful time at Great Expectations. The house was spacious, allowing people to spread out, and very comfortable and well appointed. The views were spectacular! Every morning was spent at a beach. Our favorite was Maho with its sandy shore, shallow water and protected bay. The surprise was the intensity of the sun! We quickly moved to a siesta during the heat of the day...We all waited for so long for this week and now it is over and just a wonderful memory. We all enjoyed the use of your wonderful home and your help in making a plan a reality." -Nita and Petros A. (Lexington, MA)
