Had a great 4 night stay. The view from porch was fantastic, very close to Mims restaurant, Scuba St.Thomas and Balongo Bay. We were missing the cooler so I called Scott and he brought it over that night. Could use some new beach towels and beach chairs would have been nice, other than that it was a great stay!!!!
we have vacationed at the condos for 4 years. we always enjoy the pool and location and recommend anyone to stay here. we have been spoiled with past units that had beach accessories and would have loved that but other than that our stay here was very comfy. if
First and foremost, this place is called Watergate villa, not Playa Linda. The communication could have been better if the host of this condo states that this is the private condo, not the hotel. And give us better communication of how the room access will be. My boyfriend was waiting outside thinking there is a hotel front desk so that he could look for. I did not fly till 2 days later and I was busy with work so I did not help him right away to get with support team of the app Vbro or Expedia.
He finally got in and the room is located at bottom floor of apartment complex, the pool is right outside our unit and Mim's restaurant is just walking distance. The room is old but has enough amenities: microwave and fridge are working so that bring us a breeze. The drainage of the bathroom was filthy with a lot of hair. I felt bad for my bf that had to use it for two days before I arrived. I had to use my hands to clear all of those hair so that water was not overflow to the floor of the bathroom.
The stay overall is good but could have been better with facts.
This was exactly what we were looking for! It was a perfect little studio apartment with essentials for the week. We stayed with our little one (brought our own pack and play) and were able to cook some meals in. Breakfast and coffee on the patio was lovely, but watch for the iguanas. They aren't aggressive, but could be quite a shock if you don't see one sneak up for a dropped blueberry or two. This place has the most BEAUTIFUL view! Scott was very responsive when Expedia didn't forward the emails correctly, and he even let us in a little early. I do highly suggest having a car. Other than the 2 restaurants, most things to enjoy on the island are not walkable, including the grocery store. You'll want to visit ALL of the beautiful beaches! There were 2 chairs, a basic cooler, and 3 beach towels to make your beach day a little more enjoyable.
This place was very cozy, studio has everything you will need from cookware to beach towels. If you are looking for a place thatâs home away from home. I would book this property.
No beach. all rocks. The unit itself Was definitely not up to what I'm used to in. Microwave was wobbling, the coffee Maker wasn't good. The stove was all crooked cabinets were hanging off. Couldn't open drawers in the dresser rusty.
I didn't get to see most of the things that I wanted to see because I couldn't get around.
I thought i could get taxis to travel. Not true. I would rent a car for sure even though i don't like driving there.
Mims restaurant was good right outside my door. Iggis Restaurant in bolongo was good
After leaving i found out alot of things i do different. Including staying somewhere nicer and that has an actual beach.
I got locked out of my place because the code wouldn't work
About an hour. I called the owner of the unit. Then it worked again
Location is about half way between Red Hook and Charlotte Amalie so it was great for seeing other parts of the island. I recommend renting a car for this location unless you just want to stay at the resort for your stayâwhich you could, if you must want to relax and stay put.
The studio was good sized and clean. Bed was comfy, AC was an older unit but worked well. WiFi worked fine for us. Property was pretty quiet with beautiful views. A few issues for us were the slider is heavy and the runners were needing some repair to be able to open and close smoothly, the deadbolt on the door was broken, although we felt safe.
The kitchen is not well stocked. There were not even hot pads to use with the oven. The dvd player advertised was not there. If you donât care for the iguanas to come on your patio youâd want to stay on a higher floor. Ground level they will come up to you and even climbed on our table. Also, there are breezes that come up occasionally that carry the smell of the dump across the bay. Itâs not a super strong smell but you can smell it, especially if youâre sensitive to strong odors.
Food: groceries are very expensive (even local caught fish) so bring a few spices and favorites from home if you can. Cost U Less was best price for groceries by far but was a ways away.
Iggeâs at Bolongo Bay was good- we went back twice. Mimâs right in front of the patio is good but very expensive. The best seafood we had was at Caribbean Fish Market. All in All weâd go back.
Wasn't expecting that Iggys was moved...and dive shop closed. Beachfront no longer there. Our condo was great inside but the property is looking a bit worn. Check in and communication was terrific. Comfortable bed, good shower, good AC.
This property is amazing!! So much more than we expected. The views alone are worth booking! Youâre 10 steps from the pool, 10 steps from Mims seaside bistro. Wake up to beautiful sunrises over the ocean. We will book this condo every time itâs available!
Really nice for a vacation if you like to say in quality areas no noise disturbance
magok
6/10
Property is well maintained. Condo was nicely furnished though comforter and pillow shams weee mot clean and smelled of sweat. This made me uncomfortable. I never sat on the bed cover please consider deep cleanings at least once per months and include bedding.
We had a lovely week staying here! My husband is a Viet Nam Vet with a few issues that make him not want to go many places, so he did stay behind a lot! He was comfortable there and could go right over to the pool which is steps away while I went around the island with some friends! Mims restaurant is right there but not too loud and does close fairly early ⊠food there is fabulous! I would recommend this little villa.. itâs cute and comfy! The owner is very attentive and does what he can to rectify any issues that might arise! We hope to be back next year!
This property is nothing like the pictures. Be warned there is a security guard there at night, but it doesnât do much. There are random people standing in the parking lot at night by the cars, scary looking people. The room was ocean facing but there is no easy access to the beach. The resort amenities are not post off the deal. The room was nice, but the bed was super uncomfortable. The windows and doors are barred. It wouldâve been nice to know this stuff upfront.
My wife and I rented this condominium for six nights. The booking process was very easy, and the owners were always quick to respond. However, certain areas of this property are not as advertised in the listing pictures and description. The stairs to access the beach and beach itself are undergoing heavy construction with signs posted âDANGER âCONSTRUCTION ZONE DO NOT CROSSâ. So be aware there is no direct beach access or beach to sit on. Listing pictures 4, 11, and 16 are not advertised adequately and should be updated or removed from the listing to reflect current conditions. The unit itself is nice. Newly renovated bathroom, updated furnishings, and great oceanfront views. However, the shower did have large clumps of hair on the window ledge, so it did not feel very clean when we arrived. The shower water pressure drops significantly if someone is using the kitchen or bathroom sink at the same time. The bed is lumpy, and it might be time for a new mattress. The glass sliding door to the patio is difficult to open and close, and it does not lock properly. You are required to use a wooden stick to lock it at the bottom of the door. If you are staying for three or more nights, do yourself a favor and pickup extra toilet paper (only one additional roll included). I can understand the weak sewer systems, but to set your expectations the toilet water is yellow and did not always flush properly. Do not drink the sink water. We tried renting Kayaks from the Bolongo Bay Beach resort and were told by staff we could not rent unless we were guest at the hotel, but again the description in the listing are misleading making it seem like you have access to these types of rentals. Mims seafood bistro is incredible. Food and drinks are great. We visited Mims almost every night for a beverage and appetizer. As mentioned in other reviews, it does get noisy with Birthday celebrations, etc. so if you are an early bird prepare yourself for noisy chatter until 10pm. The unit Igloo cooler was a nice inclusion, but the wheels are broken. The location of the property is in a central location, but if you are planning to explore the island, renting a car is necessary. Taxicab fairs get way to expensive and are not relatively available for the location. We recommend reserving a car prior to your arrival. Overall, our St. Thomas experience was amazing. Beautiful beaches, great hiking, and we never had a bad meal.
We were very comfortable in this villa for a week on the island. Our primary objective was diving, so we really appreciated St. Thomas Diving Club next door. We did have a rental car to reach other locations, and the villa is conveniently halfway between Charlotte Amalie and Red Hook. If you don't want to cook or drive, there are two restaurants within walking distance. We actually sat on the patio and pretended we were at Mims. The restaurant noise was not as loud as we expected and they close about 9pm. Being steps from the pool, we were also surprised it was not noisy.
The interior of the villa is lovely. The bathroom is newly redone and the shower works well. The furnishings are fresh and there is ample storage space. The owner has generously supplied folding chairs, umbrella, noodles, beach toys. The kitchen has most of what you need to cook and serve simple meals. Do be aware the stove and exhaust are old.
It is true the wifi only works reliably on the patio. While it would have been nice to have access in the interior, we used a hot spot. The TV works fine (for the little we used it) and there is a DVD player.
We found the owner to be very responsive, both before and during our stay. We look forward to staying again and renting other units from him as we bring more family and divers!
Overall we loved our stay here! The unit itself was cute and clean and met our needs. The bed was very comfy and the bathroom was nice. My only complaint with the actual condo was that some of the dishes were dirty when we arrived. In terms of location, itâs pretty far from everything else on the islandâgrocery store, restaurants, other beaches, etc. I would recommend renting a car because we had planned on taking the open air hop-on-hop-off taxis for $2 or the bus, but those taxis and the bus system donât go anywhere close to this complex, so we had to take regular taxis which were very expensive. And the beach at Bolongo Bay isnât quite as spectacular compared to the rest of the beaches on the island. But I did love that this condo was right on the beach, and because this area is a little more secluded, the pool and beach werenât crowded at all.
To clear up some issues in the previous reviews...the blinds are fixed and didnât give us any problems. There is a restaurant right outside the patio, and they do sing happy birthday sometimes, but it never bothered us. It maybe happened twice in our five nights there. (The restaurant is amazing btw!) The wifi was supposed to work in the kitchen but it only worked out on the patio. A little frustrating but we survived. The condo also has a few items in the closet that were really nice to have: pool chairs, a cooler, beach toys, beach towels, DVDs, etc.
We chose this unit because we wanted an oceanfront experience, however the vertical blinds were broken (in the closed position), the sliding screen door did not slide, and there was an outdoor restaurant blocking our view of the ocean. The restaurant was within a few yards and directly in front of our outdoor patio, and the patrons were loud. On average, we heard 5 very loud happy birthdays per night. Yes, we counted because it became so absurd!
There was no response from the owners when we attempted to get help with the blinds. And to access this ground floor unit there are three sets of stairs and no elevator. The internet could not be accessed inside the unit. This is a unit where the picture was highly deceptive of the entire experience. We will not be returning!