What our guests have said about us.
January 2021
Just Amazing!
We were long over due for a trip, and literally we hit the jackpot. Everything about this home is perfect. From the grounds, which are immaculate by the way. The pool, the views, the location, truly for the price you just cant beat it. With covid and our toddler it was easiest cooking meals at the house, which we absolutely loved. Every morning we would wake up and hit a different location on the island for a Hike, or a beach. Just can't say enough about how great this home is. Thanks so much guys, we will absolutely be back !!!
~ Ben S, Mt. Pleasant
December 2020
Amazing villa, great view!
The villa was well stocked and beautifully maintained. Amazing view from the covered porch. Mike was very responsive with any questions or concerns. We will return.
~ Melissa W
February 2020
Awesome rental near Cruz Bay!
Everything was great. Communication with Mike was excellent. He met us at ferry dock, took us to our car rental and then showed us the place. Everything was exactly as pictured online. Double master suites made it perfect for two couples. Probably a little too far to walk to Cruz Bay and back, but was a nonissue with a rental car. I would highly recommend this place.
~ James J
February 2020
Paradise at Tamarind
Beautiful house with a gorgeous view of the sea. Conveniently located to town with a number of hiking trails just outside the front door. Mike was very helpful with suggestions of what to see on the island. The food and drink awaiting us on check-in was very welcomed. Tamarind was a perfect place to get “away from it all”
~ Jane E
July 2020
Place was fantastic! Michael met us at the ferry, showed us around, had groceries for us, even had a book swap! We were very grateful for all the extras he provided too, such as beach chairs, swimming noodles, large and medium sized coolers (we'd stop at the deli, load up the coolers, and hit the beach) , toys for the pool (we had a 4 year old), etc. Wonderful trails right off the property, everything you need is within a 6 minute drive, all the beaches are 10-15 minute drive. It was amazing for convenience. Property is beautiful and very accommodating with lots of room to spread out, well stocked kitchen, amazing views, and great pool for relaxing with a drink after a long day at the beach. Even his dog Salty was wonderful and a huge hit every time it made its way over :) Book it, you won't regret it!
~ Christopher
July 2020
Mike
Our group had an amazing stay at Villa Tamarindo. After being met at the ferry dock by Mike and having our luggage taken to the house for a tour, he was immediately responsive to our needs and communications throughout our stay. Our hosts called down when the power went out and immediately turned on the generator. We were well cared for! Everything we could have wanted was already in the house, including first evening snacks and libations, breakfast items, coolers, beach chairs and towels. Comfortable beds and artistic stonework in the open showers were special touches. The house is immaculate, comfortably furnished, and the veranda has a million dollar view. The pool was amazing with great outdoor lighting and seating. A perfect retreat for couples or a family.
~ Nancy
Feb 2019
Mike
Villa Tamarindo is an Oasis! I loved all the gorgeous vegetation, the porch, the palapa, Sheila, the proximity to town, and the hiking trail to the sunset platform! W had a spectacular stay here! Thanks for all the tidbits on arrival – really helpful on night #1, especially with kids. Thanks for sharing your home with us - we felt so lucky to be here!
~ With appreciation: John, Jen, Ollie, and Zeke
Rockport ME
April 2019
Mike
Villa Tamarindo is a beautiful home located close to Cruz Bay and is only a quick drive to the National Park beaches. You can enjoy breakfast every morning on the balcony overlooking the beautiful Caribbean. The home is immaculately kept and Michael even had some snacks and groceries waiting for us when we arrived which was incredibly thoughtful and helpful after a long day of traveling with kids. I highly recommend this home!
~ Kate
March 2018
Mike
Thank you for the opportunity to share in this beautiful get away you have created! Esthetically pleasing and well planned! Executed as well! Kudos! We enjoyed our time immensely and will do all we can to promote the paradise we found here! Thank you again!
~ Todd, Suzy, Hampton & Rock Tryall
Lynchburg VA
June 2017
Wonderful stay. Our fifth time at St. John (First was honeymoon in 1993!) This time a graduation trip with our son Matthew. (High School) Awesome place. Perfect vacation. Say goodbye to Sophia! Hope to be back soon!
~ Mark, Patty, Matthew Stamey
Anderson SC
June 2017
Mike
Thanks so very much for a wonderful home! Thanks for your prudence upon arrival Villa Tamarindo provided everything we needed for a wonderful, fun, comfortable time. This was our second visit as a graduation gift for our daughter & a much needed fun in the sun vacation. You were all welcoming and helpful. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts!
~ Chris, Kevin, Meridith & Christian
April 2017
Mike
Thank you. We have really enjoyed staying here! We have had lots of fun in the pool playing marco polo. The trails are very nice and not too long! Over all we have had a great time! We hope to stay here again!
~ Chris, Mim, Rebecca and Sam
April 2017
Mike & Terry
Thank you for sharing your wonderful house with us! It was fantastic. It was perfect. The food supply was exactly what we would have picked. It was like you read our minds! Hopefully we can come back to STJ in the future & stay here again. PS. The dogs are a hoot!
~ Russel & Lori Booms | Bridgette & Cory Radel
Lake City MI
March 2017
Our Favorite Villa To Date!
This was our 4th trip to St. John and our favorite thus far- we cannot wait to come back! Tamarindo is perfectly located close to Cruz Bay for restaurant outings/ shopping, grocery run, North Shore Beaches etc, yet secluded enough so you can get away from it all. The villa is also located just off of the Caneel Bay trail - giving way to great hikes right out your back door without need to go drive to a trail head and try to park etc = there are 2 great lookout hikes only 1/2 mile long each- just perfect! Tamarindo is a wonderfully appointed villa! Great furnishings- comfortable bed - nicely stocked kitchen and all else that you could want/need for ( beach towels, chairs, cooler, extra sunscreen/ bug spray, soaps, lotions, laundry detergent, kitchen supplies, A/C in the bedrooms, maps and travel/tour info for those getting the feel for the land). The welcome gifts of fruit and all the breakfast supplies were so appreciated! This tired mom was quite thankful for the whole milk after traveling all day with a little squirt !!! We took our 1.5 yr old and she absolutely loved it. ( loved the beach/ pool toys and the great selection of kid/ family friendly DVD's! Thanks for the nice pack & play and the high chair too! ) The pool and surrounding deck were great for days when we didn't have the energy for the beach. The front patio looking out over St. Croix was perfect. A nice spot to sit back and relax at night (there are even citronella candles). There is also a nifty little telescope for those crystal clear nights of star gazing! Mike and Terry have thought of everything- a little foot shower for rinsing off that amazing St John beach sand that gets everywhere! Even a huge generator for when the power goes out... we didn't even notice!! thanks Mike for everything- see you next year for sure!
~ Chris, Kevin, Meridith & Christian
February 2017
Mike
We had a great stay. Always love visiting friends & family on St John, but being at Villa Tamarindo made the week feel luxurious! Enjoyed the pool, grill. bocce court and the porch so much….Plus the beds are VERY COMFORTABLE! Thanks so much.
~ Donna and Tim
April 2016
Mike and Terry
What a beautiful home her at Tamarindo. We truly enjoyed every moment here. St John is our favorite place and now your villa is on or list as a good place to stay. Everything was spectacular, down to the little, special touches of the welcoming snacks and drinks. Thank you so much! We will be back!
~ Chris and Elizabeth
January 2016
We had a fabulous time at Tamarindo-beautifully appointed, comfy & convenient to town & beaches. Terrific layout for friends traveling together with quiet private space when need be, and the wonderful deck for dinner & laughter. Thanks for the welcome fruit, etc. We feel so much at home we want to stay!
~ Jan & Tom Cronan
Killingworth CT
November 2015
We had a great time. The house was great. Clean, well laid out you guys thought of everything. Thanks for the extras. When we come back we will definitely stay here. Thanks again.
~ Bruce & Cindy Griffith
June 2015
Thank you so much for the hospitality and showing us this amazing villa. We love everything about it. Especially the view, the pool, and the closeness to the trails. We made many great memories.
~ Bobby, Nick, Isabella & Dom
Charleston SC
February 2014
It’s hard to describe how wonderful this villa is. Built to perfection and maintained like your own home. It was hard to leave the beautiful gardens and the kitchen is equipped for gourmet meals. Anything we could have thought of, you have done. We felt at home, and will be back.
~ Peter & Elaine Curley
Westbrook CT
January 2014
It is a pleasure to be the first guests to write in the book for 2014! Thank you again for your wonderful hospitality It was such a welcome treat to have the fridge stocked for our first breakfast Villa Tamarindo is a lovely home that was perfect for our family of four and provide us with such great memories this week We are not looking forward to returning to New York which has eight inches of snow waiting for us! Best wishes for a happy new year and we look forward to returning to Villa Tamarindo again.
~ Stacy Richard, Molly & Laura Charney
Briardiff
Manor, New York
December 2013
Thanks for making this a memorable Xmas! We loved the decorations that made it more like home. Your wonderful home and incredibly well stocked kitchen encouraged us to stay, cook and enjoy all of the property.
~ Danielle & Keith Walisch
Greenlawn, New York
June 2013
Thank you so much for sharing your slice of heaven with us. We had a perfect, relaxing and thoroughly enjoyable vacation. Your hospitality is amazing. Everything in the villa is so well thought out and perfectly comfortable. We have already began thinking about who we can bring back with us next year. See you soon.
~ The Lamparts
Chicago
March 2013
What and Awesome Spring Break! We couldn't have asked for a better place to spend with the kids. The house was well stocked with amenities and groceries It was very nice to have the first nights supplies already here so we didn't have to run to town after a full day of travel. We can't wait to visit Villa Tamarindo again.
~ The Jones
Brian, Leslie, Larson & Alder
April 2012
If you are lucky enough to be sitting in Villa Tamarindo while reading this, consider yourself to be among the select fortunate to have found their way to this amazing villa! This is out 3rd stay/year at villa Tamarindo and after 20+ years of trips to St John we would never consider any other villa option!
~ Don and Marilyn Frese
Levitown Long Island NY
December 2012
We had a wonderful time at Villa Tamarindo. Great house, great trails and overlooks from the house, great island. We will be back!
~ Gary, E. Lee, Ray & Carol
May 2011
This place is beautiful. Thanks Mike for everything! One of the coolest and most special places we've ever seen! Thanks for a good week!
~ Don, Cathy, Cori & Ryan Fairbairn
Virginia
July 2010
Another year, another great week. Thanks for all your guidance. New discoveries this year Brown Bay, Reef Bay, Parrot Hill Trail, all brought new adventures. Old favorites Maho Bay with the turtles, Waterlemon Cay with the best snorkeling, Skinny Legs. The house is fantastic and has everything we need to relax and forget about the real world. Truly defines the word holiday. We'll be back.
~ Tom, Regina, Molly & Lilly
Spring Break March 08
Thanks for the first night provisions, spotless house and spectacular grounds. We escaped one of the snowiest winters on record to your paradise. Snorkeling. Cinnamon Bay. Maho Bay. Francis Bay. Bocce ball and hanging by the pool. Grilling and looking out over Cruz Bay. Hiking and hiking and hiking. We will miss this place but now we know a great place to come back to. Thank you Mike for all your help.
- Jenni, John Jr., Ali & Johnny III Fesenthal
Northbrook IL
13th April to 19th April 2008
Mike
What a house! Kids love it. Hope not too much trouble.
~ The Hammel's
Ted, Kristen, Audrety, Maxwell, Kathryn
19th April to 26th April 2008
Dear Mike
Thanks for the great stay in your beautiful villa!
We really enjoyed all of our time in St John and this villa was all we could have asked for! We hope to be back next year.
~ Sandy and Dan Buss
Boone IA
6th June to 16th June 2008
Mike Terry and Tom
We so appreciated your thoughtfulness and attentiveness has hosts of the lovely villa you created. We've stayed in several VRBO rentals and that didn't come close to the experience we've had at Villa Tamarindo.
Glad Mike was here when the power was knocked out in a storm. We snorkeled in an different spot every day -loved the starfish at waterlemon Cay-nice coral in Caneel bay-fun sail to Jost Van Dyke. Hope to return some year. Look us up if you ever make it to Jackson Hole.
~ Linda, Frank, Matt & Heidi Kaunitz
Teton Village WY
February 28th 2009
Mike
What a beautiful villa!
Your villa far exceeded out expectations. Every detail was much appreciated. We really enjoyed Sheila. Our favorite spots included Cinnamon Bay, honeymoon Bay and Jost Van Dyke. Our favorite restaurants were ZoZo's and The Lime Inn. Thanks again and we we'll be back!
~ Brad and Patti Rudner
NYC
March 7th 2009
Thank you so much for such a wonderful place to stay. The villa was absolutely perfect for us. What a treat that the trails to the beach were in the back yard. Looking forward to coming back hopefully sooner rather than later!
- Rachel, Jon and Jonah Dworkin
Brooklyn NY
March 28th to April 4th 2009
Thank you for a fantastic stay in a wonderful villa!
We were incredibly impressed with the cleanliness, amenities, bathroom products, beautiful grounds, etc.etc. We also appreciate the provisions you left for us in the fridge and bar. We did a lot of snorkeling, diving, exploring and eating!
We hope to be back soon and will certainly look forward to staying in your beautiful villa again.
~ Derek and Mona Williams
~ Brian and Sara Smith
Smyrna, GA
April 7th to April 17th 2009
You've built a very special home on an island of special homes; immaculately clean, well laid out for comfortable island living , & completely equipped to allow guests more time to enjoy their vacations.
Many thanks,
~ Bruce & Jackie Long
~ Sandra Garcia
Granada, Nicaragua
