| Date | Rating | Comment
[Guest Comments: 20 positive, 0 negative]
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| 10/11/09 |
Positive
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Just wanted to say three words about our trip.....OH MY GOODNESS!!!!!. We cannot possibly begin to describe how great our trip was. It met and exceded all of our expectations each and every day. Your condo was magnificent to say the least. You have made it such a wonderful place for families to go and enjoy the island. There was not one amenity that you missed in that every thing that we could possibly need or use was supplied. We really enjoyed the snorkeling gear and we used it often. The snorkeling along the left side of the bay was as you described...spectacular. The beach was heaven and the water equally devine. We spent a lot of time there and most days had it to ourselves except for a few others. Robert's grill was awesome and we dined there on three different occassions. We rented a car and we were glad that we did. It was very convenient and easy to get around to different parts of the island. We visited St. John and other islands while we were there and would recommend it to anyone who travels to St. Thomas. The weather was absolutely beautiful every day we were there. It rained one day for only ten minutes and that was all. We didn't even mind the heat since we were having so much fun. We snorkeled, rented jet skis, went parasailing, too a day tour out in the water on a great boat (Horizons) and even went horseback riding over on St. Johns. All were an adventure to remember for a lifetime.
Believe me when I say it was extremely difficult to get onboard that plane and come back to old boring Maryland. We met a lot of nice people on the island and know for a fact that we will be back again to visit and without a doubt we will be renting your condo once again. It made our stay there so convenient and relaxing. You have a wonderful place and your manager was very helpful and gracious. We didn't need her very much but she kept in touch to see if we needed anything and to see if everything was going o.k.
Again thanks for making our trip so wonderful with your condo and all of the information that you provided us ahead of our trip there. |
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Steve, Hagerstown, Md |
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| 09/16/09 |
Positive
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| My husband, two daughters and two of my daughters friends stayed in Paul Strong's condo from Aug. 22 to Aug. 29. The condo was very clean, spacious and best of all, right on the beach!! The kids loved the ipod speaker dock and the snorkeling gear that was provided. The beach towels and also the bath towels were oversized and plush. Paul was very helpful in every aspect of our trip. Very courteous and knowledgable about the island. The best recommendation Paul gave us was going over to St. John for the day and visiting Trunk Bay. Truly the best beach we have EVER seen!! So thanks, Paul, for everything. Couldn't have asked for a better vacation! Donna & Tom Glennon & Family |
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Donna, Howell, NJ |
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| 06/07/09 |
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It was truly fantastic and the layout worked so well for our family. We loved the location!!! You own quite a beautiful part of paradise.....I'm green with envy :)
We did do the BVI excursion to Virgin Gorda and of course the Soggy Dollar Bar. That will definitely be a return trip for us with a longer stay on BVI.
A tip for you. Not sure if you know about Homer's Night Snorkeling (I wrote his number down in your visitor book). Homer is really a great contact for you and future visitors....he's so knowledgeable about snorkeling spots...you can organize one-day dive sessions with him and he has other suggestions of doing excursions rather than the typical resort version with 30 people on one boat. We discovered for the same price as our BVI excursion we could have rented a boat and a captain for the entire day...only our family...no rush....bring a lunch....go at our leisure....and would probably have saved money. But you learn as you go and the "next" time I would definitely connect with him and ask for suggestions. We found him too late in our trip to use him for other adventures...BUT...we did finish our vacation on Friday night with a night snorkeling trip. If you haven't tried it...it is a must. On our night the ocean was full of activity: sea turtles, rays, lobster, squid, octopi, etc. It was the highlight of our trip........our girls LOVED it!!
Restaurant note: If you haven't....try the Chicken Roti's at Glady's Cafe downtown. The locals recommended it and it didn't disappoint. They also recommended Mimm's at Bolongo Bay, but the day we went they were closed.
Anyways, Paul, I would definitely recommend your place.....it's convenient.......easy to get around.........beautiful beach.......fantastic layout, etc. etc. We would definitely rent from you again!!! Thank you for sharing your vacation abode with the rest of us!!!
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Lisa, Calgary, Alberta |
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| 06/07/09 |
Positive
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Just got back and had a lovely stay at your place. Truly more than advertised..... Everything went great and there were no issues at all.
Dean and Crystal
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Dean & Crystal, Bristol, NH |
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| 06/07/09 |
Positive
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What an absolutely terrific vacation we had thanks to you. The condo was great and the facilities were incredible. My wife is already making plans for November to go back and stay at your place. In addition, I had a chance to meet Cara and I don't think you could have chosen a better person to represent your location. Also, the individual she recommended, Drew, to show us the sights made our vacation. He actually became part of the family and I would highly recommend him to anyone.
Again, thank you so very much for allowing the use of your condo and we look forward to going back soon!!
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Drew, Gibsonia, PA |
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| 05/03/09 |
Positive
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5-3-09
We stayed at the Strong condo the end of March this year. Had a wonderful time. Our whole family (my husband and I, our two adult sons, our daughter-in-law and two granddaughters all stayed in the condo. There was plenty of room. Beds were comfortable, kitched was wonderful and having three bathrooms meant no one had to wait.
The beach was beautiful and our granddaughters, as well as ourselves really enjoyed the pool. Everything was available on site--food, drink, entertainment, or just quiet time on the balcony but if you want more it's not far to Red Hook with great restaurants or Charlotte Amelie for entertainment, food and of course great shopping. We especially enjoyed the old part of the city.
We did discover the best place to buy groceries is the Pueblo Grocery Store across from the cruise ship dock in Charlotte Amelie. Prices were much better than anywhere else. Once again, great place, had a wonderful time and hope to go back. |
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Stella Hogan, Candia, NH
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| 04/24/09 |
Positive
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| We had a fantastic time at Pual Strong's condo. The condo was clean, well equiped, and has a fabulous view of Cowpet Bay. The beach is beautiful and we enjoyed all of the activities it had to offer. Both restaurants ( Roberts and Ainslies) were enjoyed by our party of seven which included 5 adults and 2 children. The resort staff were very helpful informing us of activities. St Thomas is a beautiful island with many beautiful beaches including Magens Bay and Coki Beach, with great snorkeling opportunites. |
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Maureen Kelly, Niagara Falls ON
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| 04/20/09 |
Positive
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We stayed at Paul’s place for 6 days in February/09 and have only positive things to say about it. The guestrooms are clean, comfortable, modern and spacious, just as advertised. Everything you need in the way of amenities is right there. Grocery shopping is conveniently close. Beaches on St. Thomas and St. John are beautiful. There were only a few brief rainshowers all week to interrupt the sunshine. The food at Robert’s and Ainsley’s (both on site) is as good as anywhere on the island.
We rented a car and found that worked very well for us. It was nice to have the freedom to come and go as we wanted. We took it on the car ferry to St. John for a day outing as well. The roads aren’t particularly well signed on either island, so if you’ve got a good sense of direction that will be to your advantage.
Paul sent us a vast amount of information ahead of time, including an alphabetized directory on every subject you could think as well as a few that you never would have thought of – pertaining to the resort. Also detailed directions to and from the airport and some general tourist information. All of it was very helpful. We would recommend this place anytime!
John & Debbie
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Anonymous |
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| 03/22/09 |
Positive
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Everything was wonderful during our stay. Everyone at the resort was so friendly and helpful. Your unit was great, we couldn't haven't asked for anything better!!! Whenever we go back we will definetley be looking you up!! As far as any suggestions go, I have none!
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Blake, Greensboro, NC |
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| 03/22/09 |
Positive
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I just wanted to say thank you very much for giving is a chance to stay at your place. It was absolutely incredible and we had the greatest time. I just wish we could have stayed longer. I will definitely contact you the next time we go and hope that you will have availability. Ill give you some more notice next time! The condo was beautiful and the Elysian was great. And thank you for your email with the recommendations. They were very helpful. We ended up going on the Breakaway 2 and that was the best. I will absolutely recommend your place to anyone and cant wait to come back!
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Lance, Riverhead, NY |
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| 03/11/09 |
Positive
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| The Strong's Condo was absolutely perfect for our week long vacation at the Elysian. We stayed there from 2/27-3/6. It has all the comforts of home. The view is spectacular! There is a fitness center right on campus. The two restaurants on site are excellent....we ate at Robert's twice and it did not disappoint!!!! We also ate at the Agave Terrace, Mim's Seaside Restaurant, The Blue Moon and all were excellent. We will definetly be coming back next year to stay at the Strong's condo and will not be leaving the resort - it has everything you could need or want! Thank you for all of your hospitality, Paul!!! |
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Tammy Albenzi, Coopersburg, PA
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| 03/03/09 |
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We had a great time in the Strong's condo. I brought my wife, 2 young kids, and mother-in-law and the place worked perfectly for us. They even provided a portable crib and high chair for our youngest.
The condo view of the beach and water is great, my wife and I loved hanging out on the balcony at the end of the night listening to the water or sometimes music floating up from the beach bar. The restaurants at the beach have good food and service (especially Robert's), and in general the whole facility is well maintained. I would recommend this rental to anyone heading to the Island.
Red Hook is close by for easy access to the ferry to St. John, Tortola, etc. and there are some great local restaurants on the island (don't miss Craig and Sally's in Frenchtown)
Snorkelers will enjoy Cowpet Bay. Stay to the left when you swim out from the beach and you'll find some good stuff out there. |
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Matt Lisle |
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| 02/23/09 |
Positive
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Our family just returned this weekend from a wonderful week in Paul and Kim's wonderful condo (feb 09)!!!
We had not been to St Thomas for more then a stop on a cruise so for us it was a chance to find all the great spots on the island and I have to say we got lucky with their place!! The rooms are HUGE and clean and so very comfortable...not to mention the large balconies...we used a different one each night just to say we did:)) After this time I would say the East End is the way to go...especially with the access to Red Hook for ferries...we had a blast!
Rent a car...follow Paul's great directions to the place...nothing could be easier and the guest directory they have put together gave us great local tips...(all suggestions were winners and you can see how much time Paul takes to make sure you're thrilled!)
We had already arranged with Paul for a longer stay next year so I already know I have more time in paradise planned.
I would recommend this rental to everyone looking for a great place to stay and a great place to call home base in St Thomas!!! |
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Marion Manchester, Glastonbury, Ct
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| 01/27/09 |
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| This is the place! If you're considering a Caribbean vacation in V.I., this is where to stay. We stayed here on our honeymoon and had an amazing time. It's perfectly situated to tour St. Thomas or take the ferry from Red Hook to St. John. But it's great to just relax on the pristine beach and watch the day pass. The rooms are setup nicely and had all the amenities we needed and more. And if there's any problems, you just need to make a phone call and it'll be taken care of. We would stay their again in a heartbeat and hope to again soon. |
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Matt V
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| 01/10/09 |
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We stayed at Paul’s place in June/July of 2008. It was a leap of faith for us as we had not rented a condo like this for vacation before. We were two couples and 4 teenagers and it couldn’t have worked out better. First, Paul provided us all the information we needed and everything was as advertised or better. The rooms were spacious, the kitchen great and the views/setting for cocktail hour were perfect. We ate breakfast and prepared most lunches in the condo which allowed all to stay just that much more relaxed. We certainly took advantage of the worlds best beaches in St. John and elsewhere on St. Thomas but we spent most of our beach time right on Cowpet Bay!
In writing this I want to go back now!!
Josh and Tricia Hazelwood
W. Simsbury, CT
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Josh & Tricia, W. Simsbury, CT
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| 01/04/09 |
Positive
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Hi Paul, was going to call you, but I'm glad you e-
mailed us. We LOVED it, it was wonderful, we will
definately do it again!! Actually, my son Jamie is
checking flights for March, he would like to go with
a few couples. So, you may be hearing from him
soon. Everything worked out great. We cooked our
breakfasts and make lunches and went out to
dinner. What a paradise Cowpet bay is. So beautiful
and relaxing. Thanks so much for being so
accommadating and all the information was great.
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Mary Ann Britton, Ashland, Ma
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| 12/29/08 |
Positive
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We stayed in Paul's condo in Aug. 2008. The condo was great, the resort grounds were beautiful and we had a wonderful time. We found a great snorkeling area in a spot just a few bays away which I believe was called Secret Bay.
It was exceptionally easy to work with Paul, he was very helpful and very accommodating. I would highly recommend this condo, the resort, and this area of St. Thomas. |
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Kathleen, Columbus, Ohio
614-436-7004 |
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| 12/25/08 |
Positive
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We enjoyed 5 wonderful days in late October-early November at this condo, with 6 of us sleeping in the 2 bedrooms and the Murphy bed in the LR. We had plenty of room. The bedroomw are spacious, and with both the breakfast bar and a dining room table, we had plenty of space to enjoy at meal-time. We made use of the condo's kitchen every day, but did enjoy the meal we ate at the restaurant on-site at this resort. Mostly, we enjoyed the beach, swimming and snorkeling in the very bay this condo is located on. The pool was spacious and clean, and we swam there every evening.
Because we had a washer and dryer in the condo, we were able to pack less clothing and travel light. We enjoyed sight-seeing, shopping in Red Hook and in Charlotte Amalie at the cruise ship mall. We toured the island in our rental car and enjoyed some of the local history and color provided by guides and story-tellers we met that day. All in all, it was a terrific vacation. The weather was warm with the temp in the mid-80's each day...we only wish we could have stayed 10 or 14 days instead of 5!! Now we're back here in the freezing rain and snow and wishing every day that we were back in St. Thomas. |
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Jan Corbett, Kirksville, MO
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| 12/23/08 |
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| We stayed at the condo in mid-June. The weather is warm but not hot. Just always balmy. The restaurant at the condo is excellent. Great local seafood. The beach at the condo is wonderful. It's easy to get to Red Hook for a trip to St. John's or BVI. The condo is well appointed and has water views. Great condo for two couples. In our case, two couples and one single who enjoyed the Murphy bed in the living room. |
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Tom, Lake Worth, FL
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| 12/23/08 |
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Our vacation in St.Thomas was beautiful. We played
at the beach and the pool and went shopping
several times. Our favorite restaurant was
Camilles,in the shopping center downtown.One of
the few air-conditioned places in the downtown
center.(try the pork chops, or if your really
daring,,(the Ox tails)
When shopping ,bartering is a must,,,start by
offering half and move up from there..(rum is the
only export they have,,)so the tourist trade is their
income...I have never met a more genuine friendly
people,,,,once you break the ice and say hello..a
smile goes along way..
Car rental is the way to go,,,cab rides can be
pricey,,50 dollars from this rental property to the
airport. We found a van thru AARP for 400 dollars
that was picked up at the airport and returned
there. Learning to drive on the left side was the
hardest thing,,especially at night,,around the twist
and turns of the hills,,,,just be careful.
Dining was mostly done at the restaurant on the
site,,but we did get a pass for breakfast at the
Ritz-Carlton next door,,,Just ask the security guard
at the entrance....I'm sure you will enjoy your stay
in St.Thomas,,,one of the most beautiful spots in
the world.. |
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daniel Ontiveros, saginaw mich.
989-777-3360 |
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