This is a lovely apartment with a delightful landlady. I wish we could have stayed longer!

Judy is a very interesting person and a super host. Although she lives on the lower level of this property, she is extremely sensitive to your privacy. We enjoyed her company and advice so interacted most days but I feel if you wanted more privacy, she would make herself scarce. Fergus is her little rescue dog who protects the property from donkeys and goats. He loves pets and wags his tail to say hello when you arrive or depart. The property is stunning, traditional island architecture that lends authenticity to your visit. The view is of the forest Hills. We’ve had water views from past properties, but don’t miss them here.One treat is to put a little bit of brown sugar in the yellow bowl on the porch and watch the dozens of banana quits come for a meal. There’s also a hummingbird feeder which we filled with sugar water and enjoyed visits by a couple of hummingbirds, every five or 10 minutes.A visit to this traditional property is not like the Westin; you must conserve water and the roads are bumpy. I wouldn’t attempt them without a four-wheel-drive vehicle.  If you come here, however, you’ll have memories of a different, peaceful way of life.

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We just returned from a two week stay at this cottage. It was wonderful. The owner, Judith, went out of her way to make sure we had everything we needed. The cottage has been decorated with a lot of love and is a happy and comfortable place to spend a vacation. The kitchen had all the essentials and there is a grill on the deck. No AC but breezes that come in the many screened doors and windows are more than adequate for comfortable sleeping. Should the breezes die down there are ceiling fans and table fans that do the job. There are many movies available, as well as Netflix and other types of streaming on the television. The bed has a firm mattress that I found comfortable, even though I usually sleep on a soft mattress. Judith provides a vacuum to be used for cleaning out the sand from your jeep and that is very appreciated. The huge covered deck with comfortable furniture is the best place ever for an outdoor meal or spending some time with a book. Green plants and trees are abundant and lovingly cared for by Judith. The clothesline on the deck is so handy for hanging rinsed bathing suits and wet towels. The driveway up is good, by St John standards, not too steep and rough only in patches. Location is great, conveniently close to a market and Coral Bay restaurants and the beaches. I dont want to forget Margaret, the owners rescued land tortoise. We had the pleasure of feeding her a banana a day when the owner was away. We think she recognized our voices after a few days! Oh and you will love the Bananaquit birds that come each day for the sugar in a feeder on the deck. There is no water view but the views of the green hills and birds and butterflies are special and surround the cottage, a perfect place to completely relax.