Posted by Nancy on March 07, 19100 at 01:18:44:
In R.cgiy to: where to stay posted by Anne on March 06, 19100 at 11:02:50:
Since you will be staying in a villa the second week, it would be nice to stay at Caneel and "chill" for the first week enjoying the various Caneel Resort beaches and amenities. There are various daysails to the BVIs or various snorkeling locations that are available from the resort and you will have access to all sorts of water "toys" at no additional cost.
You could forgo a car for the first week and leave your island e.cgioring for the second week. By all accounts, the Westin Resort, although beautifully manicured, does not compare with Caneel. My vote is stay at Caneel.
With regard to Beausoleil villa, it looks like a nice villa, but the Coral Bay area is not my choice and the villa appears to be located pretty inland with a distant view of the water. However, St. John is a small island and with a rental car, you should be able to easily get to wherever you want to go.
Also, since you are staying 2 weeks and will have "chilled out" for the first week, the little extra driving should not be a problem.
Have Fun--You will love St. John.