Annaberg Hiking

It was a beautiful weekend on St. John and my pick for Sunday hiking was the Annaberg/Leinster trail. If you like to read our blog, you know it is one of my favorite hiking trails on the island. It goes along the beach in Leinster Bay and up & over the ridge and also intersects...

Land Activity on St. John

This past year we have seen an upswing in land sales on St. John. 30 parcels of land have closed this year and 6 more are under contract, compared to last years total of 27.  The last year we saw a higher number of sales was in 2006, with a total of 33 (we may surpass it). The...

Rare opportunity on the North Shore

If you have been to St. John, then you know that most of the North shore is National Park property which includes some of the world's most beautiful beaches including Trunk Bay & Cinnamon Bay to name a couple. There are some small areas on the North shore that are privatly...

New Home Listing at Rendezvous Bay

  “RendezView”- Fabulous views overlooking Rendezvous Bay, Ditleff Point, and the Caribbean Sea east to Rams Head and south to St. Croix from this charming three bedroom all masonry home. The covered deck runs the entire length of the house, is completely tiled...

Price Reduction at Orion’s Hill

A $250,000 price reduction for a fabulous  ridge top estate, Orion's Hill. Now offered at $1,400,000 for over 3,000 square feet of enclosed living areas with pool on over half acre of level land.  Orion's Hill, the villa, has two master bedrooms with en suite baths and...

Great parcel in Estate Chocolate Hole

There are currently 18 parcels of land for sale in Estate Chocolate Hole ranging from $175,000 to $675,000 and a 1 acre waterfront parcel listed for $1,150,000. That's quite a selection for Chocolate Hole. Parcel 436 is located in Chocolate hole north (the upper side) for $275,000...

New In The Neighborhood

It seems I have a new neighbor at my Rendezvouz Bay home.  This ergret has been hanging around my house for about a week and seems very tame.  Cats and dogs do not seem to bother him and I can approach within a few feet.   This is one of the largest I have seen...

Trunk Bay overlook

Is it a beach day or what?! I have been living on St. John for 13 years and I still have to pull over when I pass the overlooks.  I am undecided if Trunk or Caneel overlook is my favorite! One thing I am certain of is that this is simply a beautiful island! We have quite...

A TRIPLE LINDY – HOUSING MARKET REBOUND

According to news gathered from CNN, Business Insider, Case-Shiller, and Jefferies Economics we have a Rodney Dangerfield 'Triple Lindy' happening with the real estate market. Mortgage rates have fallen to a record low, home prices have seen the biggest rise in more than 2...

New Great Cruz Bay Home Listing

    “Sea Palms”  in Great Cruz Bay is near the end of the point at Maria Bluff with fantastic water views south to St Croix and west to St Thomas. This well built 3 bedroom, 3.5 bath home features custom mahogany trim, air conditioning, wet bar, high ceilings,...