| Date | Rating | Comment
[Guest Comments: 29 positive, 0 negative]
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| 08/30/09 |
Positive
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We had the pleasure of staying here August 20-27, 2009. I corresponded with Earl Thomas a dozen times before confirming our reservation and each time Earl was quick to respond and answered all my questions every time. Even after we signed the contract, Earl was quick to answer my miscellaneous emails and was very easy to work with. I had a couple mini meltdowns regarding the threat of hurricanes prior to our arrival and Earl was really flexible if we had to change our date. Fortunately, we didn't have to and the weather ended up being wonderful, despite my worry but it was nice of him to give us an alternative. It gave me the peace of mind I needed. Earl even called to check on us to make sure we arrived and he sent over a lovely fruit, wine and cheese basket, which we appreciated so much!
We loved the condo, or what we now refer to as home! The views of Bolongo Bay were stunning from the master bedroom, kitchen and living room. We enjoyed the sunrises with coffee on the lanai each morning. It was clean, well stocked with all the comforts of home and the beds were very comfortable. It was also fully stocked with beach towels, chairs, ice chests, boogie boards, snorkel equipment, etc. The AC in each of the rooms worked well and was definitely necessary! Parking was easy and plentiful. The three pools were definitely a bonus. We loved the wireless internet too. It was also conveniently located between Charlotte Amalie, Red Hook and the beautiful beaches on St. Thomas. We loved Iggie's restaurant and the St. Thomas diving club and both were within walking distance. We had the perfect vacation and intend on returning next summer and will definitely stay here again. I am counting down the days…!
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Gray Family , Benicia, California |
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| 08/30/09 |
Positive
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First of all, to Earl, thank you so much for addressing our needs and making suggestions. It was a pleasure to get to know you.
We rented the unit at the other end from Earl's when his became unavailable, and it was very convenient with a great view overlooking the pool and sea. It was so peaceful sitting out on the long deck with the breezes off the water, and the kids loved the beautiful pools up the hill. The one with a 200 degree view of the sea is spectacular, especially at sunset.
The unit was convenient to the beautiful beaches on the east side. Coki Beach had fantastic snorkeling, and Sapphire and Smith's Bay beaches offered white sands and spectacular scenery. Red Hook is 10 minutes away so we took the ferry to St. John's from there with our car. We had a wonderful day there seeing the sites and Caneel, Maho, Cinnamon and Trunk Bays.
We enjoyed eating at Glady's Cafe in Charlotte Amalie and when we were near Red Hook, at Duffy's Love Shack, which years ago was in Charlotte Amalie (at Creque's Alley) and ties in to the Mamas and Papas spending time in St. Thomas in the 1960's.
We too thought we were in a much more relaxed location at the condo than the neighboring Bolongo Bay Hotel. Iggie's was a bit disappointing to us in our one visit there.
All in all it was a great vacation and we highly recommend contacting Earl if you want a great place to hang out for a week on the beach. |
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The Prichards, Cary, NC |
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| 08/09/09 |
Positive
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We had the pleasure of staying at Earl’s “Bolongo Bay” condo in July of 2009 with our 2 kids, ages 13 and 9. Upon arrival there was a very nice gift basket with fruit, sparkling cider, and cheese & crackers which came in handy after a long and tiring flight. The condo is in a convenient location. The food market is just a quick 5 minute drive and is well stocked. Red Hook Marina is 10 minutes away and has several restaurants in every price range and taste. The ferry terminal to St. John was a few blocks from the marina. Downtown Charlotte Amalie is a 20 minute drive in the opposite direction. The town has lots of shopping, cruise ships etc. We really appreciated the helpful phone calls from Earl. He answered questions that we didn’t have until we arrived, and that made us feel right at home. He wanted to make sure we were comfortable, offered insider advice on the unknown beaches and even offered driving directions.
The condo itself is a comfortable home away from home. The King and 2 twin beds were all very comfortable. All of the room a/c were very powerful. The master BR looks out to the Caribbean Sea, the pool, Iggie’s Bar and Grill (AWESOME!) and Mim’s restaurant. It is well stocked with snorkel equipment, beach chairs, towels, and hard and soft coolers of all sizes. It even has a large deck (with access from the master bedroom or kitchen,) with a handy clothesline for drying towels, swim suits, etc. Of all the restaurants, our favorite was Iggie’s. The food was awesome, we ordered at least half of the menu choices and loved them all. The price is right as well, and you cannot beat the view, your toes are in the sand!
We recommend this condo to anyone who wants to enjoy their privacy in the most beautiful place on earth! |
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Anonymous, Ellicott City, MD 21043 |
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| 08/06/09 |
Positive
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| WHAT A WONDERFUL PLACE!!! I CAN'T WAIT TO GO BACK...NICE AND QUIET TOO....REALLY DIDN'T WANT TO COME HOME:) EARL WAS CALLING AND CHECKING ON US, WHAT A NICE MAN.DON'T LOOK AT ANY OTHER PLACES TO STAY THIS IS THE ONE!!! THE GIRLS AND I HAD A BLAST.THANKS EARL:) |
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kim, st. petersburg, fl
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| 07/16/09 |
Positive
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| The condo was everything the description said and more. We have a great time. The location of the condo was very convenient. Everything was right there. We could have stayed there the entire time without the need to drive anywhere. 4 STARS!!!! |
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Anonymous, Chester Springs, PA |
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| 07/02/09 |
Positive
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| Connie, Charmae, and I are back from a glorious week's stay (6/20-27)at Earl Thomas' Watergate Villa condo in St. Thomas. The accommodations were quite comfortable and superbly located -- just steps away from the beach. We were also convenient to restaurants, visiting Iggies daily. We were especially pleased with our welcoming fruit basket and the attention displayed by Mr. Thomas. For a week of relaxation and quiet, beautiful beach, awesome sunrises/sunsets and great restaurants -- it gets no better than this. |
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Madeline Doyle, Fort Washington, MD |
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| 06/23/09 |
Positive
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| My Wife and I stayed at Bolongo Bay from May 16 - May 23rd, 2009. We made the reservation thu Earl Thomas. First - Bolongo Bay was beautiful and offered just the right mix of peace and quiet / beautiful ST. Thomas scenery / and also water type activities that my wife and I were looking for. The pool was nice, the sailboat ride (heavenly sail i think) was fun, the day trip to BVI was the trip highlight, and of course, Bolongo bay is a short cab ride to ST Thomas shopping. Food at Iggies was good and reasonably priced. Now the condo: It was very nice, clean, spacious, well decorated, and fully equiped in the kitchen. The beds were very comfortable. We especially liked the deck that went the whole lengh of the condo. I would higly recommend the condo over the rooms at Bolongo Bay - which looked modest and somewhat dated in my opinion. Finally, Earl was an extremely gracious and very helpful host. He met us at the airport, spent the better part of the day with us - giving us a tour of the island, and saw to it that our accomodations and trip were exactly what we anticipated. He is a great guy, true to his word, helpful, knowledgable and fun to boot. All in all - we had a blast and fully intend to rent / vacation again at Bolongo Bay. I would highly recommend a rental at Earl Thomas's unit. |
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Denny McCullough, Hershey, Pa.
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| 06/07/09 |
Positive
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| WONDERFUL!!! My family of 4 stayed in this condo from 4/28-5/13. There are so many great things to say I don't even know where to begin. We received a beautiful gift basket upon arrival with a personalized note addressed to my whole family welcoming us. The accommodations were beautiful, clean, and roomy. Each room has its own bathroom and tv. The beds and bedding are comfortable and the rooms are generous in size. The view from the balcony is beyond words. I enjoyed my coffee every morning sitting there looking at the ocean. No need to pack any beach stuff, everything you need is already here. We discovered a supply of beach towels, chairs, boogie boards, snorkel gear, beach umbrellas, water shoes (2 pairs which fit my husband and daughter so I would say a men's 10 and women's 7 1/2) and various ice chests. There was even an umbrella for those spurts of St. Thomas rain! If you plan on cooking, the kitchen is well stocked with pots, pans, dishes, and utensils. All you really need to pack are your clothes. I have been to St. Thomas many times and these are the best accommodations I have stayed at by far. I wish I could have stayed here forever. I look forward to staying here again in the future! |
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Laura, Los Angeles, California |
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| 06/04/09 |
Positive
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| What a wonderful 10 days/9 nights we had!! You definately helped in making our honeymoon a special experience with all of the helpful information, and staying in touch with us to make sure we had everything we needed. We rented a jeep for the trip -- which was definately a good thing for us with all that we saw and did. Several restaurants which we found EXCELLENT were: Tavern on the Waterfront in Charlotte Amalie, Latitude 18 over by Red Hook (down a beaten path but WELL worth it), and Banana Tree Grill at Bluebeards Castle. The condo is in a perfect location, practically right in the middle of Red Hook and Downtown. Can't wait to come back, hopefully really soon!! Thanks again for everything! |
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Denver Compton, Lynchburg VA
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| 04/29/09 |
Positive
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| Our trip to Bolongo Bay was definitely a positive one. I was also impressed that on our first day there, Earl called to be sure all was well for us and to ask if we needed anything. We enjoyed being at Bolongo Bay and met some wonderful people there. We had everything we needed in our condo in order to make our stay a pleasant one. We rented a vehicle as well, which was a wonderful convenience. Plus Earl gave great directions about getting to the condos from the airport, as well as other links providing other helpful info. We had a wonderful time! |
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Becky, Brookings, SD |
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| 04/21/09 |
Positive
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Earl,
This comment is way over due so please forgive us. My husband, I and our 3 sons stayed in your condo last summer and had a great time. You were wonderful to work with, called to make sure all was going well and give support if we needed it. The condo was perfect. It was great to be able to eat our meals there with 3 boys who seem to always be hungry. We also liked having the option to go out to eat if we wanted a change of pace. It was nice to be able to walk down the beach to dinner. Snorkeling was great and we tried all of the beaches. Driving can be a challenge but if you expect it, it isn't too bad. There was plenty to do to keep us busy during our visit. We checked out the shopping by the cruise ships and even found several gyms where my son could work out. The Wyndham gave my son a day pass in their beautiful facility. My youngest son went parasailing there also. Thank you for the opportunity to stay at your great condo. We would definately stay here again. Thanks Earl! The Flynns |
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The Flynns |
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| 04/14/09 |
Positive
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| We are just back to rainy Virginia :( We miss Bolongo Bay already. The condo was very accommodating and was far nicer than we ever expected. We all slept well after a long day of snorkeling, scuba diving, or visiting area sites. A huge help was having the Food Center close by. This saved us a ton of money. We ate breakfast and lunch at the condo and half of our dinner's at Iggie's, Lobster Grill and Mim's which were all walking distance to the condo. At St. Thomas, we checked out Mountain Top, Coki Beach, Coral World, Magen's Bay, Drake's Seat, Charlotte Amalie etc. We took the Ferry at Red Hook over to St. John and loved snorkeling at Trunk Bay. Renting a car also saved us money and we did fine driving on the left side of the road. Bolongo Bay beach was very relaxing and quiet. We met a few families but it was never crowded. The views from the condo were breath taking. Thank you so much for a memorable vacation. Our three sons ages 8, 10 and 12, my husband and I had a fantastic time! |
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Anonymous
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| 03/22/09 |
Positive
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Hey Earl, Your place on St Thomas was all we expected and more. The condo was plenty ample for five big guys from New York in need of a get away. The breezes and the views from balcony made a great first impression on us all. Everything we could possibly need or want was there and ready for us to enjoy from the first hour to the last. There was nothing we wanted for. Thanks for that. As for the Island itself, we loved it. Although maybe not for everyone, we decided to explored St Thomas and St John's by motorcycle. Traveling this way gave us the freedom to experience even the most private and out of the way beaches, dirt roads and truly native areas of both islands. We had a blast hang out with some islanders and we made a few cruise ship friends, (wink wink). Can't wait to go back. The only problem was that we ran out of time too soon. Thanks again from us all John, NYC |
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john, bronx, ny.
347 327 2525 |
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| 03/21/09 |
Positive
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Condo was very clean and had everything we needed for our stay. Kitchen is stocked with everything you need, and owner provides beach equipment. Location is great! You are only about 10mins to main shopping in the Harbor and another 10mins to Redhook! There is a cool beach bar about 200 yards from the condo (Iggies) and a restaurant directly below the condo (Mim's). We bought groceries and cooked every night and had our dinners on the balcony! The beach is nice but water is a tad bit choppy. We went to Coki Beach and were blown away by it's sure beauty. Coki Beach is a must do on the Island. If you are looking for Night-Life we recommend you hop on the ferry and go to St.John's more bars in one location.
Added feature not mentioned. The condo has it's own pet iguana! We named him Hank and every night around 4-5pm ish, he climbs up the coconut tree right outside the balcony.
Earl the owner is awesome! He called to check up on us to makes sure everything was ok and if we needed anything.
WE ARE COMING BACK AND STAYING HERE AGAIN!" |
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Roger and Brent, Austin, Tx and Los Angeles, CA |
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| 03/13/09 |
Positive
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| It was a wonderful place to stay. Close to the beach and all the nice restaurants that are there. The condo itself was great!! I would definitaley recommend it and if I come back to St. Thomas I will for sure be staying there!!! |
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Rebecca, Madison, WI |
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| 03/10/09 |
Positive
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| We loved our stay at this condo - it was quiet, safe, secure and clean. The kitchen was well equipped too!! Lots of close parking. Definitely would stay here again! Thanks so much Earl for a great stay! |
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Alexis & Leah, Seattle, WA & Phoenix, AZ
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| 02/26/09 |
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Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
We spent a week at this condo in Feruray 2009. First I would like to say how easy it was to deal with Earl. You can trust him to honor his word and he is avaliible to his guests all the time. The condo has 2 bedrooms separated by loover doors and 2 baths is in excellent condition and is very very clean. It has everything that you need on a vacation including extra beach chairs , umbrealla, beach balnket ect. It has an inroom safe. Extra touches that you would not expect. There is a very nice pool which is never crowded. WE enjoyed our stay and appreciated Earls gift basket- recommended -Jeffrey Tannenbaum, North Easton, MA
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Jeffrey Tannenbaum
North Easton, MA
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| 01/02/09 |
Positive
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| WOW what a fantastic place accomadations were great the condo is just a advertised. We spent our 1st Christmas away from home with the kids and Earl made our stay a memorable one that any of us will soon forget. I only have one negative ( we had to leave ) we hope to maybe do it again this year. Thanks again Earl |
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Kevin and Lora Yeater , Alma WV
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| 12/21/08 |
Positive
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| A perfectly magical retreat with all the comforts of home in a totally exotic environment.Can't wait to return! |
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matt forbes, ny ny
718 885-2029 |
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| 12/03/08 |
Positive
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| Beautiful views of the Caribbean. Well organized and relaxing condo with spacious bedrooms and patio overlooking attractive shoreline. Close proximity to all the great island beaches. |
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Jim/Mary, Green Oaks, Illinois
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| 10/29/08 |
Positive
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| The condo was great. Good location - spacious and clean. We enjoyed every aspect of our trip to St. Thomas. Thank you for your hospitality. |
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Paul & Nancy Miller, Apex, N.Carolina
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| 07/09/08 |
Positive
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Hi Earl, Just want to say thanks for sharing your condo with us. It was perfect, with everything needed for our vacation. We would surely want to stay there again next year! Beverly |
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Beverly, Weymouth, MA. |
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| 06/23/08 |
Positive
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| We had a wonderful vacation with our two adult children. The condo was perfect and we especially appreciated the convenient and thoughtful extras such as beach towels, chairs, and floats, high-speed internet access and fax machine, and DVD player and movies. The condo's fully equipped kitchen, lovely decor, air-conditioning, and extremely convenient location right above Mims restaurant, steps from the beach, pool, and dive club also contributed to a relaxed and very pleasant time. (Our children both earned their Advanced Open Water Dive certifications during our stay). It was great, too, that you were always available when we had a question, Earl. Thanks!! |
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Margaret T., Bridgewater, NJ
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| 05/26/08 |
Positive
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Hi Earl, We had a wonderful time at your condo, which had everything that we needed to make our vacation the best we ever had. Thank you for supplying all info before, during and even after our trip. Between three places to eat, the beach, pool, dive shop and access to catamaran sunset cruise, we didn't need to go anywhere else. Nice relaxing trip. Thank you! |
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RoseAnn, North Bellmore, Long Island, NY
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| 05/21/08 |
Positive
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| Dear Earl, I really enjoyed your accommodations in St. Thomas. The location of the condo was perfect and there were 3 of the greatest restaurants within walking distance - one being right outside the balcony. The views are wonderful and the breeze is just right. Will come again. |
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Judy , Texas
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| 02/21/08 |
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Earl,
We really enjoyed our stay at your condo. The unit was very nice and the location was perfect at Bolongo Bay. The local restaurants were excellent and the privacy of the beach was great. We've been to St. Thomas numerous times and the price, location on the beach and nearby dining makes this condo one of the best deals on St. Thomas.
Thanks ............. Bob Ingram |
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Bob , Nashville, TN
615-868-0845 |
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| 10/25/07 |
N/A |
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
Re: HomeAway Ellen Reynolds 10/17-10/24/07 From: reynoldsee at aol dot com Sent: Thu 10/25/07 11:27 AM To: earlthomasnyc at hotmail dot com Earl, Thank you for letting us use your condo in St. Thomas. We had a wonderful time and enjoyed your condo. We would like to return next year. A new St Thomas Fan, Ellen Reynolds
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Ellen and Curtis Reynolds
Germantown, Tennessee
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| 10/15/07 |
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Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
We're back from our wonderdul trip! From: Mary Bd mbowd1212 at msn dot com Sent: Mon 10/15/07 5:54 PM To: earl thomas earlthomasnyc at hotmail dot com Hi Earl, We got home safely after spending an incredibly wonderful week at your condo. It's a wonderful place and we were very comfortable. We loved Iggie's and spent several evenings there. Please feel free to use me as a reference if you want to for future tenants, we really enjoyed the condo.
This was the best vacation Bob and I have ever had. We both had high expectations, and they were exceeded. Thanks for having the condo nice and clean for us when we got there, and the gift basket was a great touch, too! Mary B
Property Description: 2BR/2+BA Spectacular Oceanview - Beach VillaProperty ID Number: 167678Vacationer Name: Mary Bowden Email Address: Hometown: Wakarusa, Kansas Phone Number: Comment rating: Positive Comments:We really enjoyed staying at this condo. There are air conditioners in both bedrooms and the living room, which kept the place nice and cool. The bed was comfy, the decor was nice and tropical, there were lots of clean towels in the bathrooms, the internet was handy, and the view from the very large deck was like a postcard! Iggy's, the funnest open air beach bar I have ever been to. It's a 3 minute walk from the condo, the food and drinks are reasonably priced (and St Thomas food is expensive) and the atmosphere can't be beat.
Do not miss the twice weekly karaoke, even if you are not a singer! It is just plain fun, with a nice mix of locals and vacationers all out for a good time. Then at the end of the evening, you can just walk back to your comfy condo, no worries about driving the narrow, winding, drive-on-the-left roads of St Thomas at night. The condo owner, Earl Thomas, is friendly and easy to deal with, always got back to me promptly when I was getting things set up. We would definately stay here again!
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Mary and Bob Bowden
Wakarusa, Kansas
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| 10/02/07 |
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Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
Re: ST THOMAS CONDO RENTAL From: Borzas Aniko aniborzi at yahoo dot co dot uk Sent: Tue 10/02/07 10:36 AM To: earl thomas earlthomasnyc at hotmail dot com Hi Earl,
We had a blessed week in St Thomas. The place the apartment was wounderful. I hope you find everything in order after we left. I just want to ask aboute the securuty and other deposits $150, we payed, how do we get back, there was no damaged and lost. We had a good time and we keep in mind your address for the future. Aniko
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Borzas Aniko
Orange Park, Florida
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| 09/17/07 |
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Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
Re: FW: Re: ST. THOMAS CONDO RENTAL 8/30-9/5/07þ From: David and Sandra Hough drshough at yahoo dot com Sent: Mon 9/17/07 10:51 PM To: earl thomas earlthomasnyc at hotmail dot com) Hi, Earl We wanted to let you know that we did receive the deposit refund last week. Thanks for being so prompt! I can't tell you what a wonderful time we had. It was far beyond our expectations. There was so much for us to do, and the view from the condo was absolutely breathtaking. The guys got to go scuba diving and fishing and parasailing, and we all enjoyed the beaches, sightseeing and shopping--and Mims! We found the condo to be very well equipped, comfortable and well kept, and the perfect location for all the fun we could pack in. Thank you so much for sharing it with us. It was truly the trip of a lifetime. Thanks for everything, Sandy
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David and Sandra Hough
Amarillo, Texas
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| 07/23/07 |
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Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
From : Robert Cameron cameron7613 at sbcglobal dot net Sent : Monday, July 23, 2007 1:03 PM To : earlthomasnyc at hotmail dot com Subject : 1626 Watergate Villas East Mr. Thomas, Just wanted to let you know we had a great time. We even got the car back to the rental company without any (new) dents. Thanks for the gift basket. Rob Cameron
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Robert Cameron
Coal City, Illinois
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| 07/15/07 |
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From : Pauline Shields paulineshields at hotmail dot com Sent : Sunday, July 15, 2007 6:27 AM To : earlthomasnyc at hotmail dot com Subject : RE: ST THOMAS CONDO RENTAL
Hi Earl,
I just wanted to send you a quick email to thank you for your help during our stay in St Thomas, it was very much appreciated. You have a lovely place and it is a very beautiful Island. Sorry it has taken me so long to get in touch but we have been travelling since we left St Thomas and have only just arrived back to Ireland.
I would also like to thank you for your cheque for our deposit which we received upon our return earlier today.
Yours
Pauline Shields
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Pauline Shields
Kildaire, Ireland
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| 07/03/07 |
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Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
From : Robert F. Burkart bobbuk atswbelldot net Sent : Tuesday, July 3, 2007 10:31 PM To : earl thomas earlthomasnyc athotmail dot com Subject : Re: ST.THOMAS CONDO RENTAL We really enjoyed you place. You have thought of even the smallest details. Thanks.
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Robert Burkart
Richardson, Texas
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| 04/18/07 |
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From : Stevfo at aol dot com Sent : Wednesday, April 18, 2007 3:27 PM To : earlthomasnyc at hotmail dot com Subject : Thanks Earl, Sorry it has taken me so long to send you a thank you. Anyway, thank you for the basket. It was a great touch. The four adults toasted with the Champagne our last night on the island. The "relax" line was perfect for my wife. I am not sure she got completely uncoiled in seven days, but the time away helped. Everything concerning the condo was fine. The line around the balcony to dry stuff was a great idea. The location was perfect for us as we split activities from both Red Hook and C.A. The extra bed did not cause any space problems at all. The combination lock is excellent. I want one for my home here.
Thanks again, Steve Forgy
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Steve Forgy
Powell, Ohio
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| 03/25/07 |
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Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
Hi Earl, We've been back over a week now and I just remembered I still have the key! We had a great time - Bolongo Bay was really nice. We hung out at Iggie's and had dinner one night at Mim's. We went on over to St. John for a day then to St Croix after we left Bolongo and came home to the ice storm last week. I'll get the key out to you tomorrow, Regards, Bob
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Bob Seymour
Brick, New Jersey
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| 03/22/07 |
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Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
From : Richard Gognat rgognatathotmail dot com Sent : Thursday, March 22, 2007 11:42 AM To : earlthomasnyc at hotmail dot com Subject : Re: Watergate Condo Hi Earl,
We arrived and everything is real nice here. We very much enjoyed the gift basket. We appreciate your thoughtfulness and generosity.
I found some mens jeans, sweatshirt and shirt here, so I will leave them in the dresser drawer in the masgter bedroom unless yuou want me to put them somewhere else or send them somewhere. Thanks again.
Rich
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Richard Gognat
Greenwood Village. Colorado
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