We had the most wonderful stay at Carmel by the Sea! The property is gorgeous and the pictures don't do it justice. The view, the wrap-around decks, the pool, the abundance of plants, the ocean breeze, everything made for a magical week. It was very tough leaving to come home.
The house is beautifully decorated and furnished, and very well-appointed with whatever you need for a vacation in St John - beach towels, beach chairs, waterproof bags, snorkeling gear, sunblock, coolers. (As big music fans, we especially appreciated having both an Amazon Echo in the main living area as well as a battery-powered bluetooth speaker for listening by the pool or elsewhere.)
We loved the kitchen, which was very well-stocked and had everything you could need or want (great hot sauce selection!), including a very impressive bar area. The welcome basket was a lovely touch and had a wide variety of snacks, and the fridge had a thoughtful selection of beers, sodas, seltzers, and water bottles.
Our only issue (and we're likely the ones to blame) was we had a miscommunication with Chef Ted about having him cook dinner for us one night, so we were sad to miss that opportunity. Be sure to check out tedssupperclub.com if you're interested!
We'll be singing the praises of Carmel by the Sea to anyone who'll listen and I can't recommend it enough. Thanks to Ted and Hannah and their team for a wonderful stay and I hope we can make it back soon!
