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Reviews of Villa Bonne Vie - Enjoy the Good Life

Villa Bonne Vie - Enjoy the Good Life
St Thomas, USVI

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 117 out of 131 reviews" "
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 131 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

7.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Honeymoon paradise
Everything at Sapphire Beach Resort was perfect even though a couple of our days there, the power was out. We drank rum cocktails and had fun snorkeling and hanging out on our deck and the beach. We will definitely be back and want to book with Christina again!!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing Anniversary Trip
My wife and I stayed here for our fifth wedding anniversary and had an amazing time. Views off of both balconies are great and short walk out to the beach where you can lay out, swim, and snorkel the reef. Onsite beach bar and restaurant are a plus as well. Short drive into red hook for dinner and night activities and for the ferry into Saint John (highly recommended). We will definitely be back for future trips!
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diane H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Vacation
This condo is lovely - beautifully decorated and updated. The views from the balconies are wonderful! We ate most of our meals there. Easy access to the beach with swimming and snorkeling. We didn't rent a car. There is a taxi stand on the property where someone was always available to take us wherever we wanted to go. I would definitely return to this property.
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lori P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great family vacation!
Your condo was the perfect place for our family to spend much needed time together. Thank you for such a wonderful stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

Felicia B., Seattle

Disliked: Cleanliness
Smokey smells but great views
The views you can’t beat, or location. However, although the manager said it was the previous tenants to blame for the cigarette smell it was clear it’s bedded in the up and downstairs walls. There’s scented candles everywhere, plug ins & jelly like scented items to try to mask it. We also chose this property to utilize the “amenities” offered ie snorkel gear, to avoid renting. All the equipment was damaged and when we notified them we were told wasn’t their responsibility instead of replacing for our stay saying they can’t promise the condition they are in. When we asked for toilet paper because the longer stay, there was pushback “you said you still had some” instead of sure no problem. The bed was very firm & older. Sheets & comforter very old but seemed clean. On that note though, the kitchen was well equipped. Showers provided soap & shampoo/conditioner. Although the value seems very off, the view & location are worth it if the price was lowered or some of these items adjusted. We did love the beach & bar downstairs. I hope this property makes the appropriate adjustments because it’s a great property.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cathy B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent
The condo was exactly what was listed . Very nice and clean condo. So glad it was a 2 story condo. Christine was wonderful to work. She gave a complete detailed welcome packet to make our visit perfect from suggestions on places to visit, boats tours, ferry, beaches, restaurants, grocery stores etc. Definitely helped since it was our first time to St Thomas. We had such a nice relaxing week. We cannot wait to come back and would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Vanessa S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great girls trip!
My friends and i stayed at Villa Bonne Vie in early June. The location was perfect, and the views were beautiful! Property manager/owner was quick to respond to the issues we did have (overloaded ac) was quick to be fixed.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa C.

Liked: Cleanliness
St Thomas
Great view and access to the water, easy access to quick food, taxis. Sheets on pull out beds were a little dingy but I travel with my own pocket sheets. The people who work on property were nice and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing paradise
Wonderful!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sherry C., Old Hickory, TN

Liked: Cleanliness
A beautiful location
We had a wonderful family vacation at Sapphire Beach! The unit has a beautiful view and had everything we needed. We bought groceries and ate most meals on the deck. The electric grill was great!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023

2/10 Terrible

MEL, NYC

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
the property was ok. Didn't like walking up all the steps. the room had a bad smell to it when we went into room. In kitchen where coffee pot was were many bugs!! Had to leave the place and go some place cleaner!! Pictures of place do not do justice.Water pressure in bathroom was very slow and very little HOT water. there was open food in the refrigator. defiantly not worth the money asking per night!! Would NOT reccomend anyone staying here.!!

10/10 Excellent

Pamela B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Slice of Heaven
We were looking for a place where we could stay for longer periods and thought we'd try a 3rd floor unit. Christina's place hit all the marks and it was more than we had hoped! The place was very clean, the kitchen had everything we needed, it had a desk where I could check into the office, and the views were fantastic! We LOVED sitting out on the balcony either in the bedroom or the living room every night we were there. The bed was soooo comfortable, even my husband was amazed and slept like a rock. All the comforts of home. We will definitely be back. I may have found my month stay-cation!!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cliff B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful oceanfront property! Working with owner Christina was excellent! She was very friendly!
We had a great time on Sapphire Beach. Restaurants within walking distance and Red Hook is just a quick cab drive away!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Nikki C.

Beautiful location
Sapphire Beach is beautiful, but unfortunately for us it rained the entire time except the day we headed home (though we’re told this is uncommon for this time of year). The condo is great - exactly as described and as it appears in photos. Power did go out a couple of times throughout the entire resort, but our only real complaint was the smell of cigarette smoke in the condo. Christina was responsive when we messaged her about it, but we couldn’t really do anything to get the smell out while we were there.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Candace C.

Liked: Cleanliness
First big trip for the kids
Property was pure amazing and all that it was explained to be. The views from the room were incredible and wish I could wake up to that daily. Was not very busy at all so made it for a very nice experience. Absolutely loved the pool and look forward to coming back once the reconstruction of the bar area at the pool is all set up again. It was damaged a couple years back because of a storm. The main bar on the beach was great. Food was great and drinks were quick. Cant say enough great things about the condo and the location. Owners were so attentive to our needs and very helpful from begining to end. We will be back for sure
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joey B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Paradise
A little piece of Paradise to say the least. Sapphire beach and the condos were great! All that we expected! Christina communicated very well. The Easterly in Red Hook was AMAZING! Service was outstanding! Fresh amazing Oysters and Ceviche! Moe’s Market stocked our condo with the necessities that we needed! Definitely will return!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolute Perfection
This perfectly located , slice of heaven stole our hearts as soon as we walked through the door. We can’t imagine ever staying anywhere else when we return! Christine was a wonderful host! Sapphire Beach is the most beautiful place in the world!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Dawn B.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Awesome views
The views were phenomenal and the set up of the condo was awesome. Gave 4 stars bc of cleanliness and in need of new bath towels. The host was very accommodating and understanding when we bag our trash but, mistakenly left 1 bag. Would DEFINITELY stay here again, Felt extremely safe, Also, the welcome guide was helpful and appreciated!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Anthony F

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location and the beach was perfect. I would recommend to others and cannot wait to return to STT.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Antonia M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Everything you'd want
This property was everything we were looking for and more. Directly on the beach, with a pool. The entire condo was spotless, easily accessible. Communication with Christina was flawless. When I come back to St. Thomas, I will be staying here again. Cannot wait!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Svetlana B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Can’t wait to be back!
Great host, condo, location and snorkeling! We’ll be back soon! :)
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

philip s.

Liked: Cleanliness
good time
great place
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

sharon t.

Liked: Cleanliness
Happy Place
Truly a happy place. We had a great time!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Scott F., Stratford, CT

Liked: Cleanliness
Sapphire Beach Vacation
It is hard to beat the location of the condo. Sapphire Beach Resort sits right on a spectacular beach, while is a five minute drive into Red Hook for dinner, drinks, and the ferry to St. John. The condo is spacious and well appointed... loved having outdoor patio areas on both levels. I would highly recommend this to anyone looking for a St. Thomas vacation!
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Keith O.

Liked: Cleanliness
LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION!!!
The Condo is located on Sapphire Beach, one of the top rated beaches on St. Thomas! Amazing views from both Balconies!! The Condo is Clean, updated and a home away from home, only better!! King Bed is more comfortable than most I have slept on in 4 or 5 star hotels!! Coffee shop, Beach Bar and Marina on premises. Christine will respond right away if you have any questions or concerns, and is a great Host/Landlord. Property grounds are Beautiful and staff are friendly. I spent 12 days and the Beach, Condo, Host, and views of Mega- Yachts passing by, as well as snorkeling over coral reefs right from the Beach, will bring me back again!! BOOK IT... you will not be disappointed!!!!
Stayed 11 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Laurel F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely first trip to St Thomas
Everything was made easy, especially the kitchen stocked with items such as aluminum foil, zip loc bags etc. The apartment was roomy with a beautiful view and easy access to the beach. We really enjoyed ourselves and appreciated all the helpful information. Thank you for helping to make this a lovely first visit.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

john w.

Liked: Cleanliness
perfect for two
The location was the perfect spot on this property. Two stories was also great when people go to bed at different times. it was clean, comfortable, and very relaxing. Just what we needed.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Allyn W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Girls getaway
We really enjoyed our stay at Villa Bonne Vie! We took a million pictures from the two balconies, overlooking the beautiful surrounding islands. St. Thomas and Sapphire Beach were both really lovely, and overall the condo was exactly what we needed and wanted for a girls getaway. Chill, quiet area, not far from the ferry. We loved our day trip to St. Johns! Christina has a great set-up, and we would definitely consider staying here again. Our favorite part was the snorkel tour through New Horizons - and they conveniently picked us up right outside the condo in the marina! Open bar! Also, Christina left super cute postcards that we sent to our families. Fabulous touch! Our only issue with our stay has nothing to do with the condo, and more with the general area (that we hope is useful to others, because we would have liked to know): - Go to the grocery store, and save yourself a lot of food/snack woes. At the time of our visit, the resort's cafe and restaurant had limited menus and limited open hours, so if you aren't the food planning type, you will be by the end of your trip. - St. Thomas has a lot of taxis, but is still relatively challenging to get around - you need access to a car for literally everything, anytime you decide to leave the property (read: anytime you are hungry if you didn't go to the grocery store.) Plan appropriately, and bring cash! Book your stay - it's a great place to be!

10/10 Excellent

Justin H.

Liked: Cleanliness
100% Recommend Staying Here
My wife and I had a great time on our vacation and the condo was very nice and spacious, especially considering the cost. We spent plenty of time relaxing in the condo and enjoying the view which was indeed incredible. The condo had everything we needed and much more. It really felt more like someone's home than just a rental that we were staying in. We were very pleased with the pool, the beach, the condominium complex as a whole, and being able to snorkel right off the beach. Red Hook was a very, very short drive away so it was super convenient for groceries and dinners out. All the restaurants we visited had really good food - XO Bistro, Agave, Raw, and The Easterly. The breakfast/coffee/ice cream shop that was part of Sapphire Beach was also awesome. We got our breakfast from there most mornings. The Sapphire Beach bar and grill was convenient, but drinks and food were definitely expensive even though the quality wasn't very good, so we only went there once. This condo was overall a fantastic choice for us to take a relaxing vacation and we would certainly stay here again if we make another trip to St. Thomas. Thank you Christina for sharing your condo with us!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Prince A., HOUSTON

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome Place
Perfect place love it here would come back soon thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ellen S., Punta Gorda, FL

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful view and good space
This was a comfortable and clean condo with an amazing view, and excellent access to the beach and pool. I can’t wait to go back!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Carole D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing views
Great getaway on the beach. The views from the balconies are amazing! Loved it!
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Linda E., Orlando, FL

Liked: Cleanliness
Great property, even better service!
The location was perfect, home came with everything we needed and Christina was amazing to communicate with. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lawrence A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect for families!
Beach is even more beautiful than the pictures. Condo association takes great care keeping me beach clean. Christina was more than communicative...she emailed a welcome packet ahead of our trip that answered all of our questions and more. Not only about her home but also about places to eat and visit in the island. It was a great fit for our family of five with three boys ranging from 6-13. Highly recommend!

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful villa and views
Beautiful villa and views, great location, and Christina was very helpful and responsive. All around a wonderful experience. Would absolutely go back (and we’re planning on it!)
Stayed 5 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sarah W.

Liked: Cleanliness
perfection!
We had an amazing stay at Sapphire Beach! From the start, the communication with the owner was prompt and seamless. Location- WOW! Couldn't have been better. Stunning views morning and night. Condo was fully stocked and a nice cool reprieve after a day on the beach!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mike K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Caribbean Retreat
Property's location is perfect. Beachfront, facing east with a picturesque view from the moment you wake up, until nightfall. You'll enjoy all the comforts of home or cabin in this two-story condo. Each level with private balcony and every amenity you'll need for almost any occasion. Christina's notes and directions are quite thorough to every detail. My wife and I look forward to returning this summer. Get ready to unwind (your watch) and adjust to "Island time".

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Diane H., Glouster, OH

Liked: Cleanliness
All you need for a great beach vacation.
We have stayed at multiple condos at Sapphire Beach over the years. This condo was very well appointed with cooking utensils, dishes, basic food items, paper supplies, cleaning supplies, snorkel equipment, a cooler, sunscreen and even an honor bar. The condo is decorated nicely. The owner is quick to respond with any questions and provided detailed information about the property and the surrounding area. The beach itself was busy during Easter week but the property was quiet after 10 pm. Sapphire Beach is beautiful and I would highly recommend staying at this condo.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Taylor R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Getaway
My family had a great experience staying at this property. Although we spent most of our time outside, this was a wonderful spot to come home to for food and relaxation. The views cannot be matched. We had a wonderful time.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Dawn S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Sapphire Beach Vacation.
This condo overlooking sapphire beach is beautiful. The condo owner Christine was alway available especially during the openings and closing of the island businesses which meant we had to cancel once from our late April booming to Late July. This transition went without any concerns as Christine helped us get through this by providing great communication during the whole process. The views from the condo are priceless and Christine has everything you need at the condo so all we needed to do was enjoy our vacation. Another great vacation on Sapphire Beach!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Colleen P., Santa Cruz, California

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastastic view
Christina's unit is ideal within the beautiful Sapphire Beach resort. The kitchen is small but other than that it is a great vacation home. We did not use the air conditioning at all! Just ceiling fans and cross ventilation were fine in February-March.
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Debra B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful beach!
This was our second stay at Sapphire Beach Resort...first in this condo. The beach was as beautiful as we remembered! We enjoyed the ferry ride to St John several times...dinner at the Lime Inn is still a delicious experience with great service! We took a morning snorkeling excursion with Sailing the Cosmos out of Sapphire Marina. It was very personal, reasonably priced, and couldn't be any handier! We'd highly recommend an outing with Rob and Deb. Can't wait for a return visit!
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Marquez L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beachfront property with beautiful views
This property was perfect for our family of five, including 3 children under 5. I wanted a rental close to the beach but also wanted a beach view and this property has both. The views from the two balconies are amazing. We had breakfast in the first floor balcony every morning while listening to the beach sounds. The king size bed and pullout sofa bed made it easy for sleeping arrangements. The second floor space is very spacious and again, has a wonderful beach view. The two bathrooms also made it easy for our family. With kids, having a bathroom upstairs and downstairs was wonderful. I researched a lot before booking a rental because I wanted the location to be easy access to the beach, food, and the ferry to visit st John and now that I have stayed here I can assure you it is prime location. We were like 3 minutes from the ferry and visited St John two times because the ferry is that close, but you would never know that because you don't see the ferry from the property. The beach is calm, clean and just beautiful. There is a cage and a restaurant right by the beach as well as a bar. When I come back, I'd book this condo again. I'd recommend it to my family and friends for its location and for the various amenities the property comes with. Christine has beach chairs, snorkeling gear, cooler, beach bags, and many other items to make your stay so comfortable. I felt like I lived here. Till next time.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

Tonya M., North Las Vegas, NV

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfortable unit in an IDEAL location
This unit is in the perfect location!!! The condo itself has a decent living space, a fully equipped kitchen, updated bathrooms, adequate bedroom. We would stay here again. My only complaint would be not having convenient access to a washer and dryer. We stayed here for 2 weeks and were only provided one bath towel and one beach towel per person for our entire stay. We had a few rainy days and had no conveneint way to dry the towels. And it would have been nice to have easy access to do a load of laundry. On our next visit, if our stay is longer than 5 days, I'll probably find a unit that has inside access to a washer and dryer - but that's just my personal preference. Other than that, this place was great.
Stayed 12 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Dave W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great!
Great place, great location, great time!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Great East end locale with greatest views!
We loved Christina's place. She was helpful with getting us in early and ensuring access. It was our honeymoon and she even provided a little extra prize for us! Both balcony levels provide some of the best views off the island. Easy ferry access. Nice security staff for the property and decent taxi service. Bed was comfy and everything worked well and as expected. Can't wait to visit again! Ray and Kristie
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Erich L.

Sapphire Beach Gem
Very nice property and view of Sapphire Beach. At full moon, check out the moon party at the beach bar. Short commute to Red Hook for restaurants and excursions.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Mike N.

Awesome!
Spectacular views from both balconies. All the comforts of home. It gets better every minute you spend here. Beautiful beach and snorkeling steps away. Close to the ferry to St. John and town of Red Hook. Marina is on site. Fantastic people work onsite also. Relaxing at it's finest!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Alicia P.

Absolutely Perfect
Our vacation was absolutely perfect from start to end. Working with Christina was super easy and her guide to a great vacation that she emailed prior to our arrival was very helpful... from setting up the wifi, to best places to eat, to great excursions, any info I needed was there. The condo itself was spacious and with windows/doors in the front and back, the first thing we did was turn off the air conditioning and let the island breezes and the sounds of the ocean fill the condo. The view could not have been any better. I had to do some work while we were there and sat on the deck overlooking the many colors of blue and aqua water. I figured this was probably the best location I've ever worked! Having two full bathrooms, one on each floor, made life easy. The bedroom was giant and had with another deck. This particular condo is perfectly situated on the beach between the pool and the open air restaurant. It's about a 5 minute ride into Red Hook and about 25 mins from the airport. We will be back for sure! Thanks Christina for helping to make our post-Hurricane Irma-return-trip so special!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2019