That google map link is great! Thanks so much everyone for the information.

We are renting a house in the Chocolate Hole area for our next STJ vacation. Does anyone have a link or resource for a map of the neighborhood? My mother really enjoys walking and I would like to give her a map to navigate. Thanks!

Thanks for the suggestions. I will check them out this weekend.

Your information was exactly what I was looking for in terms of a description. I crossed Ilios off the list. Thanks again.

Jennifer,

Thanks so much for the information. It was very helpful. We are still undecided on a rental, there are way too many choices!

We will be travelling with our 16 month old and I liked the adjoining bedroom feature of the master bedroom. Any thoughts on safety in terms of suitability for a toddler? Someone described the villa as more basic. We don't need super-luxe but I expect something in this price range to be well-equiped...

....to check in, clear security and customs. The counter check-ins can be very slow. It doesn't seem possible, but it really may take over two hours to get to your gate.

Can anyone offer information on Ilios offered by Caribeanvilla.com? It is located in the Hart Bay area. It looks interesting.

Like your wife, I am a cross-packer. I speak from experience, it makes a lost bag a lot easier to stomach. I also make sure we all have one change of clothes and a bathing suit in the carry-ons. (I admit to have packing lists for checked and carry-on baggage) While I am not quite as bad as it relate...

I am considering Sea Forever and Solaris (both in the Chocolate Hole area) for our next vacation. I searched the review section but found nothing. Has anyone had experience with either rental house? I am COMPLETELY overwhelmed by the selection process. There are too many for me to evaulate and I onl...

I am a manic travel planner and I have experienced my own wedding planning process. Their website has left me stunned.

We are in the beginning phase. Because of our son, we had originally decided on a resort on a different island. But now we changed our mind as we can't stand the thought of not going to St. John. We are way late in planning for February 2007. I am nervous we aren't going to find a decent rental. At ...

We are a mom, dad and a 16-month old planning our 6th trip to St. John. In prior years, we stay over on the North Shore but because of our mobile little guy, we are "kicked out" of our favorite rental villa. I found several villas located in the following areas: Constant Point Pt. Renedezv...

I enjoyed your report. I have petitioned for years to stay at Maho or Concordia, using the "paying less will allow us to go more often" strategy but hubby absolutely refuses. When my son gets old enough, I will take him alone and hubby can meet us for the second week. I need to find Valeri...

Great pictures. Thanks for sharing. We took our 5 month old in March and your post brought back pleasant memories.