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Garden by the Sea B&B: Guest Reviews

PO Box 37 | Enighed, Cruz Bay 00831, St. John
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Garden by the Sea B&B
Ranked #2 of 6 Cruz Bay B&B and Inns
5.0 of 5 stars 51 Reviews
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Brainerd, Minnesota
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“We had the Time of our Lives!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 December 2011
1
person found this review helpful

We visited Garden by the Sea in October, and were so sad when we had to leave. It was perfect! Beautiful view from our sliding door in our room, breakfast on the veranda was excellent, and the B&B is gorgeous! The mosaics on the floor are gorgeous!
The hospitality is second to none, Peter and Gayle were so accomidating and wonderful! They were fun to talk to and get to know!
It was wonderful, we can't wait to come back!

Room Tip: We had the Wild Ginger suite, which is just below the upstairs one. Very nice.
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  • Stayed October 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Chicago, Illinois
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
“It's like staying with a friend in paradise.”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 August 2011
3
people found this review helpful

This was one of the highlights of my honeymoon. The rooms are beautiful, the view is great, there are outdoor showers! and the breakfasts are delicious. Gail and Peter were wonderful, helpful hosts and my husband and I really enjoyed just lounging in the outdoor living area and chatting with them! Gail knows all the best restaurants and places to go. The B&B is walking distance to town, which is convenient for dinners and shopping. It's also a great example of eco-conscious luxury. They have solar panels on the roof and use solely rain-water - very cool. I wouldn't stay anywhere else!

  • Stayed August 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Hinckley Ohio
Senior Reviewer
8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
“perfect for St. John”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 July 2011

My wife and I enjoyed our week-long stay at Garden-By-The-Sea very much. The b&b
is very colorful, casual, and relaxing. There were 3 bedrooms with an open-air patio for
everyone to use. The owners were extremely accomomdating to the needs of the guests.
(although they were looking to sell the b&b to concentrate on a rental villa on the island)

  • Stayed May 2011, travelled with family
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Nancy Louis, Owner at Garden by the Sea B&B, responded to this review
8 August 2011
Perfect for St John were perfect guests. We really love having the B&B and our guests are what make it so enjoyable. But the B&B IS for sale. We've had it for over 6 years and are looking for another venture. But Garden by the Sea will continue being a B&B even if it does sell. What we are selling, in addition to the very cute and quaint structure, is all of our good will, fabulous recipes, our hospitality, and our incredible occupancy rate. Garden by the Sea will continue on as a great B&B on the wonderful island of St John.
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Riverview, Florida
1 review
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“St. John Getaway to a wonderful B&B”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 June 2011
2
people found this review helpful

We were celebrating a ten year anniversary and wanted a little R&R on St. John. We enjoyed our experience on the Island and with our knowledgable & enjoyable hosts. The location for us was excellent. We wanted a place to relax, yet being close enough to some fun evening entertainment. If you enjoy a stroll, the B&B is just a 5 to 10 minute walk into Cruz Bay, with the nice beach bars and music. We looked forward to the evening walk, listening to the music as we walked into town. Then after a few enjoyable hours of music, food and refreshments, no car needed, just a stroll along the water, over a hill and back to the B&B. Awesome. We enjoyed our morning meal and start to each day. Our hosts provided beach chairs, small cooler and tips on fun activities on the island. We did rent a jeep for several days and you'll enjoy the up and over on the road to the B&B. It's a actually a little scary, the drive down that is. So, ask about the loop road that keeps you at sea level. You can get your thrill ride around the island and not between Cruz Bay docks and the B&B. We stayed in the Garden Suite and would stay there again. As you'll read in other reviews, the open bathroom and homes up the hill side, make for an intimate affair. Just relax, keep the light low and enjoy the trip to nature. It's a memory maker and good one. In addition to our fun hosts, we enjoyed the two other couples staying at that time. Our hosts have a very nice place and helped make our ten year anniversary a wonderful getaway. We would recommend Garden by the Sea! Katie and Mike

  • Stayed April 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Arvada, Colorado
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3 reviews 3 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“GBTS felt like home!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2011
1
person found this review helpful

John and Nancy are amazing hosts. We felt at home at once! The Wild Ginger room has a wonderful shower with a view to the sky! The food was fantastic. Walking distance to Cruz Bay yet very peaceful. We will stay there agin on our next visit!

  • Stayed April 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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PO Box 37 | Enighed, Cruz Bay 00831, St. John
Price range (per night):* S$205 - 352

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