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In researching villas on St. John, practically all villas are have spectacular views but are up high, quite a ways from the beach.
are there any villas that are on the beach, or within a couple of minute walk to the beach?
Thanks.
CDB
http://www.caribbeanvilla.com/3bindex.html
This link brings you to several provided by Cariribean Villas. I am sure they are listed through others as well. All of them are located in the private areas and not the public park beaches STJ is known for.
You will pay more for ready beach access and they have their drawbacks. The closer to the water, the less trade wind breeze. This breeze not only cools you but prevents and gnats from congregating in your area. If you select a ready beach villa, make sure you get AC in at least the bedrooms in case the still warm air really bothers you.
I prefer 'waterfront' locations providing 5 minute access to a beach. You are high enough to get some breeze and close enough to reach water. As an example, we stayed at Second Wind, listed as waterfront. It took us 5 minutes to walk 150 yards down the road and then another 200 yards along a trail before coming out on Reef Bay. We then had access to Parrot Bay and Genti Bay beaches. These aren't the more popular North Shore beaches, but who wants crowds?
