Reviews of Property: Caribbean Condo - A Perfect Escape!

Description Condo, 1500 sq. ft.,
2 Bedrooms, Sleeps 8, 3 Bathrooms
Facilities beach, resort, tennis court, balcony, fitness room, air-conditioning
Rates per property
Set rates in US Dollars
$260 - $700/night 
$1,800 - $4,500/week 
GBP Conversion - Estimated
£156 - £419/night 
£1,078 - £2,695/week 
Paul Strong
+1 978-604-9601
+1 603-225-4180
Speaks: English

15 Reviews of Property 180194 in St. Thomas, Virgin Islands (US)

Rating
5 out of 5

Everything we thought it would be, and more!

From Tennessee Maryville TN, USA
Review Submitted: September 14, 2009 Date of Stay: August 2009
Thia is the best condo we have stayed at, period. Available space in condo is more than ample, the supplies in the condo exceeded anything we have seen, view was everything you would expect based on pictures, and more; beach was wonderful, pool is great...not crowded, information available from Paul (A - Z document) was very, very helpful on sites to see, places to eat, where to shop, etc; use of snorkel gear is great, and snorkeling onsite at Cowpet is very good. Paul went out of his way to assure we had a great vacation. He always responded very quickly to inquiries. We have already recommended the condo to relatives back home.
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Rating
5 out of 5

Great Time!

Elizabeth-Linton Linton, Indiana
Review Submitted: June 7, 2009 Date of Stay: April 2009
We had a great time at your place. We were only on your beach the first and the last day. The rest of the time we spent island hopping. There's so much to do that 8 days was not enough time! The condo was so roomy! Even with 5 women we had room to spare. It's close to Redhook, which we loved. I have very little negative to say about your condo. It wasn't on the route of the public transportation which we greatly used on our last trip to STT. But, every trip has a little hidden cost. The only other thing we noticed is that the toilet in the smaller bathroom leaked occasionally. We would come back from a day on the beach and the rug beside the tub would be damp and there was a small amount of water on the floor behind the toilet. Otherwise, the trip was outstanding and I would recommend your condo to anyone. We also, left a couple of floaties in your back closet for the future guests to use. We didn't want to pack them home! Thanks again for helping us have a great trip!
Owner's Response: Elizabeth mentions how roomy it was for her group of 5 and I just wanted to add that her group stayed in only 2 of the 3 rooms available. All 3 rooms can accommodate more guests very comfortably.
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Rating
5 out of 5

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HAC203830 Waterloo, Ontario
Review Submitted: April 20, 2009 Date of Stay: April 2009
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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Rating
5 out of 5

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HAC197179 Greensboro, NC
Review Submitted: March 22, 2009 Date of Stay: March 2009
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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Rating
5 out of 5

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HAC197164 Riverhead, NY
Review Submitted: March 22, 2009 Date of Stay: March 2009
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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Rating
5 out of 5

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HAC195096 Coopersburg, PA
Review Submitted: March 11, 2009 Date of Stay: March 2009
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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Rating
5 out of 5

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HAC193442 Illinois
Review Submitted: March 3, 2009 Date of Stay: March 2009
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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Rating
5 out of 5

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HAC191751 Glastonbury, Ct
Review Submitted: February 23, 2009 Date of Stay: February 2009
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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Rating
5 out of 5

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HAC187246 Rochester, NY
Review Submitted: January 27, 2009 Date of Stay: January 2009
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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Rating
5 out of 5

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HAC184052 W. Simsbury, CT
Review Submitted: January 10, 2009 Date of Stay: January 2009
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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