“Well, one of the best things is that we are not only ‘guests.’ We have a name. We are ‘The Simons’ and better yet, ‘Jesse and Cheryl.’ The personal feeling of home that we both get when we are there is very comfortable and warm. We feel as though we are visiting not only the beautiful island of St. John but also our Grande Bay friends and neighbors. And because the resort is just the right size to accommodate their owners, we don’t get lost in the shuffle. Questions, requests, special occasions are attended to sometimes even before we ask. In the running is also location, location, location! Who wouldn’t want to be surrounded by the local flavor of St. John? We didn’t want to spend our time on island solely in a resort that you ‘never have to leave.’ You can do that anywhere. When we bought St. John fractional ownership, we didn’t just choose any island, we chose St. John. So we wanted to be within walking distance of the shops, restaurants, beach bars, hiking, beaches and the ferry dock (for island hopping). At other resorts, we would have to drive and try to find one of the precious few parking spaces or take a cab there and back. With Grande Bay right there in Cruz Bay, it’s a five-minute minute walk, at the most, and we’re there. What more could we have wanted! When we want to go to more remote beaches, we hop in our Jeep (Grande Bay’s Jeep Club!) and go beach hopping. There is also no better place on island for an amazing sunset. The balconies are west-facing at Grande Bay. We couldn’t be more happy with our choice. For us, it was an easy one!”
- Cheryl and Jesse Simon of Slidell
Louisiana, USA
“My family has spent the last twenty years vacationing in St. John. It is literally paradise on earth. We always rented houses from various rental companies and decided to buy an ownership at Grande Bay. Since we have purchased our unit at Grande Bay, we feel even more inclined to think of St. John as our second home. The staff are attentive to all your needs whether it’s getting you ice for the beach, setting up excursions, or just caring about you as a person, they are our second family. The property is always immaculate. Our unit is beyond beautiful and it strategically located so that you can walk everywhere in town. This is one of the best decisions my husband and I have ever made. Until next October…”
- The Sedias of Pipersville
Pennsylvania, USA
“I find it difficult to answer this question when limited to ‘the best part’. There are multiple plateaus while reaching the ‘best part’ of ownership at Grande Bay. The island of St. John has been our favorite getaway in all of the Caribbean. Warm beaches, slow pace and friendly people make the St. John experience stay with you long after you leave. After spending many vacations on St. John, we knew what we wanted in vacation ownership – central location, beautiful views, island luxury and no worries. Grande Bay served up our needs and then some. From stepping off the dock with a warm Grande Bay welcome, to our own Jeep waiting at the resort, our worries are left far behind. Grande Bay’s location close to town makes for a convenient stroll along the beach and to the local restaurants and shops. We love to indulge in the weekly hospitality get togethers. Having the ResidenSea available, the resort’s private boat, is a nice perk that is rarely found. The staff at Grande Bay is unpretentious and makes you feel like family. I look forward to the personal emails and updates from the staff, most times with breathtaking pictures of the Grand Bay view, all year round.”
- David, Debra and Jennifer Fuss of Plymouth
Massachusetts, USA
