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Garden by the Sea B&B

PO Box 37 | Enighed, Cruz Bay 00831, St. John
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Garden by the Sea B&B
Ranked #1 of 6 Cruz Bay B&B and Inns
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Fairport, New York
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95 reviews 95 reviews
11 hotel reviews
Reviews in 35 cities Reviews in 35 cities
90 helpful votes 90 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2013

Writing this review a little late, like almost a year! The wife and I stayed here for the second time in April 2012. It was just as we remembered although there was a new host with Peter and his wife. Same great breakfasts and coffee, beautiful setting just set back enough where you feel you're in the jungle but close... More

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Michigan
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3 reviews 3 reviews
3 hotel reviews
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23 helpful votes 23 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2013

Our hosts, Mickey and Frank, made our nine-night stay the perfect vacation on St. John. The rooms are well appointed with a caribbean flair, and they are absolutely spotless. Frank made wonderful breakfasts; my personal favorite was Eggs Benedict, but the piña colada French Toast and everything else was equally as yummy. We enjoyed talking to Mickey, and she shared... More

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Boston, Massachusetts
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 April 2013

The B&B was a welcome change from our first four nights at a resort on St. Thomas. Upon arrival, one of our hosts, Frank, greeted us and said, "Welcome home." This pretty much sums up how we felt throughout our stay. Frank and Mickey were delightfully warm, knowledgeable, and sweet. We felt truly at home at Garden by the Sea,... More

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Philadelphia, PA
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5 hotel reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 March 2013

I picked The Garden of the Sea after I read the reviews and it did not disappoint. I will echo all of the other positive comments and reiterate that Mickey and Frank are the most gracious hosts we have ever experienced at a B&B. The breakfasts were incredible and we really looked forward to planning our day with Frank. He... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 March 2013 via mobile

I very really write a review, but having stayed at Garden By The Sea for the second time and again having a great time, I was prompted to write. This is a small intimate B and B on the lovely island of St. John. The rooms are all very unique, some with open air showers. What makes it so special... More

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Kresgeville, PA
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 March 2013

Garden by the Sea provides the best accommodation on the island! My husband and I enjoyed six days at the B&B staying in the Terrace View room. This place truly lives up to the excellence guests have posted on Trip Advisor. Mickey and Frank are a dynamic duo and know how to ensure guests feel welcome, well fed, and inspired... More

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Arlington, Virginia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 March 2013

What does most to make a B&B special are the people who run it. Although not the owners, Mickey and Frank, the husband and wife who run this place, could not be better at what they do. Mickey greeted us with such genuine warmth that we immediately felt welcome and Frank was equally nice and could not have been more... More

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Milford, Connecticut
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 March 2013

My Husband and I came to St.Thomas for my great grandmother's 100th birthday, but we wanted to stay in ST. Johns, so glad we did! Had a great time, so peaceful and relaxing. Although we took the ferry to ST. Thomas almost everyday, we did spend some time hanging out at the beach and had breakfast every morning with Frank... More

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San Francisco, California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 March 2013

My husband and I just returned from six nights at Garden by the Sea. Mickey and Frank (who manage the B&B six months out of the year) were great hosts, and we would definitely stay here again! The hospitality started six months before our trip with numerous emails from me to Nancy (who owns the B&B and manages it the... More

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Washington DC, District of Columbia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 March 2013

We had a wonderful stay at the Garden by the Sea. Mickey and Frank's attention to detail went above and beyond the call of duty (e.g., Frank dragged our bags to and from our room and drove us to the beach one day, as well as to town to catch the ferry). We stayed in the Wild Ginger Room and... More

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Additional Information about Garden by the Sea B&B

Also Known As:
Garden By The Sea Hotel Cruz Bay
Garden By The Sea Hotel
Garden By The Sea Bed And Breakfast
Garden By The Sea B&B St. John/Cruz Bay
Address: PO Box 37 | Enighed, Cruz Bay 00831, St. John
Region: Caribbean > U.S. Virgin Islands > St. John > Cruz Bay
Amenities:
Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Suites
Hotel Style:
Ranked #1 of 6 B&Bs / Inns in Cruz Bay
Price Range: ££
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Garden by the Sea B&B is the quintessential Caribbean home: bright, colorful walls; local art and paintings; gingerbread trim; lush gardens with coconut and banana trees; & nesting birds, iguanas, and peacocks. We are located in the heart of Estate Contant and Enighed – a funky little neighborhood within walking distance of Cruz Bay and 1 ½ blocks from Frank Bay Beach. Your hosts have lived on St. John for over 12 years and are very familiar with the island and the national park and are very willing to help plan your daily activities. ... more   less 

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