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4 REVIEWS

• September 25, 2012

  “I Hated To Leave”
  When I walked through the wrought-iron gate into the pool patio and saw the 300 degree view of the Caribbean, it took my breath away. The warm breeze, the golden sun, the aqua water… I have never been in a place so peaceful. I never heard a car the whole time I was there, unless it was the caretaker bringing back a lobster for dinner. The house is enormous, gracious, elegant – we were four adults and we each felt like we had the place to ourselves. St. Croix itself was a real surprise. It’s a tropical paradise that is still undiscovered by tourists. We snorkeled at Cane Bay, took a catamaran to Buck Island, rode jet ski’s at the Fredericksted Pier and there was never a crowd or a harsh word. I can’t wait to go back, and I can’t say enough good things about Villa Larimar.
  Nikki
  Los Angeles, CA
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• November 19, 2011

  Can’t say enough about our special vacation at a beautiful place called Larimar on St. Croix in the U.S. Virgin Islands. We rented this fabulous home from November 19 to 27, 2011. It is perched on a hillside with gorgeous views overlooking the sea and is a winding drive to several picturesque beach areas. We tried some excellent eateries in both Frederiksted and Christiansted at opposite ends of the islands. And had a snorkelling adventure on a sailboat. But we preferred to eat our meals at Larimar in the well-appointed kitchen and eating area or beside the little pool where we had a dip each morning to wake up. The main bedroom is a “honeymoon” suite with a great library – but we had little time or desire to sit around reading much. We were just the two of us, but realized that there’s enough room for us to bring family and friends to share with us our next stay in this corner of paradise.
  Annapaul
  Ottowa, Canada
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• May 3, 2011

  “Loved, loved, loved my stay”
  Larimar is the jewel of the Caribbean. Every view from every angle is picture perfect. The privacy is delicious. No prying eyes. No noisy neighbors. It’s just a few minutes drive to one of the best snorkeling and diving beaches in the Virgin Islands. Nearby restaurants are relaxed and the food is excellent, especially the home-made ice cream. It’s a great jumping off spot for island adventures and an even better place to relax and do absolutely nothing. Grab a float and a cool drink and lounge in the pool or sit with a good book and a view of the ocean. You’ll want to return. I do.
  Snorkeler
  Beverly Hills, CA
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• April 21, 2008

  Larimar, the blue stone, is a gem, and so is this place. There’s a massive outdoor living room, flanked by a dining area, giant patio and a chlorine-free pool; at the far end, a well-stocked kitchen is housed within a self-contained structure, with a casual eating area of its own overlooking the mountains on one side and gardens (bougainvillea, hibiscus, ixora, citrus trees) on the other. There are four bedrooms, including two masters, both large enough to have sitting areas. You can see a few other houses from the veranda, but it’s so quiet that you’d think you were on an estate a mile from the nearest neighbor. Those of us tethered to email and the Internet had wireless broadband, and there is cable TV, but for the most part we ignored all electronic devices, including cell phones—a vacation in and of itself. The villa is perched above a mountain road studded with hairpin turns, overlooking Cane Bay; on a clear day you can see St. Thomas and Vieqes, a charming, sleepy little island off the coast of Puerto Rico, to the northwest. Up this high, there’s a constant breeze, but it’s still close enough to the sea to hear the breakers. We had the 2-acre tropical grounds to ourselves. The decor is lovely, and the layout works well for families or for groups of friends. At breakfast we planned the day’s itinerary. Some days were all about beach and snorkeling, others on exploring. It’s an easy drive into Christiansted and Frederiksted, the only two cities on the island, to sightsee, shop, and sample a few museums and galleries. There’s championship-level golf, horseback riding, sailing, hikes in the rain forest, fine dining and a casino for those so inclined (we weren’t). There was much discussion about going to snorkel at Buck Island Reef, one of only a handful of protected marine areas in the National Park System; it’s a little more than a mile from the marina in Christiansted. (We nixed the idea when it started raining.) We did make it to Estate Whim, a restored, early 18th century plantation, and the St. George Botanical Garden, which is lovely. I can’t wait to go back.
  jools
  Salem, NY
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