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Jun 13

Testimonial: Best Week Ever

100% as advertised and pictures are the real deal. Excellent house and amenities and it was an unbelievable week of beach hopping via car and boat. Proximity of house to stores and restaurants is perfect. Grill and kitchen setup was great to make meals on site. Pool and hot tub setup is outstanding. We will be back! #andantebythesea #andante #usvirginislands #usvi #villa #pool #vacation #hottub #tradewind #beaches

May 30

Testimonial: Overlooking Paradise

Andante is beautifully located at the top of Iguana Rd/Hawk Hill which overlooks 2 beautiful bays. It's a short ride (about 10 min) from Cruz Bay and only about 5 min from the local grocery. We took a trip as 2 couples and stayed for a week in this lovely villa. The gorgeous entry is lined with tropical plants and beautiful stone, well lit for evening/night returns. The kitchen is well stocked with anything you may need for your stay. The outside decks get a great breeze to a

Dec 12, 2021

Testimonial: 5 Stars

Andante by the Sea is 5 stars all around. Great owners, fantastic communications, helpful staff when checking in, and outstanding views all around! We loved the location at the top of the hill with great views of Hart's Bay, Chocolate Hole, and St. Thomas lights. You are close to Cruz Bay but far enough away for peace and quiet. We highly recommend this place and would not hesitate to book again. #andantebythesea #andante #usvirginislands #usvi #villa #pool #vacation #hottub

Nov 10, 2021

Testimonial: Fabulous Fall Getaway

Six of us came to St. John to escape our stressful lives and celebrate our friendship. It was perfect. The hosts could not have been more wonderful - very engaged before the trip and discretely checking in on us during it. The house is beautiful and the Chocolate Hole area was a great location. Cannot wait to return! #andantebythesea #andante #usvirginislands #usvi #villa

Jul 16, 2021

Testimonial: Fabulous Vacation Home

My wife and I had an amazing stay at Andante by the Sea. The views are even better than pictures. Communication with the owners and property manager was outstanding. Our primary objective was privacy and great views and this home delivered both. The home was immaculate and well stocked with everything we needed. The location is convenient to all the restaurants in Cruz Bay (8-10 minute drive). Thanks for letting us enjoy this wonderful home. #andantebythesea #andante #usvirgi

Feb 17, 2019

Learn To Swim & Explore St. John

We recently heard back from one of our returning guests about their stay at Andante. (You can read their glowing review over here on the Guest Comments page.) Not only do they love the villa as much as we do, but the whole family does too! It truly is a home to bring generations together. In fact, they already booked another stay next year. They graciously shared with us that it was in our pool that their granddaughter learned to swim the length of the pool! Prospective guest

Nov 7, 2018

Our Latest St. John Visit: Arrival

Rich and I returned to St. John in mid August, after Rich had spent several months in the winter and spring at Andante overseeing the repairs and restoration. While he stayed into mid-April to make sure the last finishing touches got done, I had already left to return to work. I didn’t get a chance to see the house painted, the landscaping completed, the pool up and running, or all the construction debris removed until we returned in August. What a treat! We arrived in the la

Sep 7, 2018

Guest Gift

This ceramic plaque that was made by a recent guest of ours, Elizabeth Carlton, for Andante. We just love it! You can find her work on facebook or instagram @elizabethcarltonstudio. Thank you, Elizabeth! #stjohn #andante #andantebythesea #guest #gift

Jun 23, 2018

Testimonial: Exceeded Expectations

I am still suffering from re-entry into real life after 10 glorious days on St. John and in your wonderful house... Just wanted to send you an email to tell you how wonderful our stay at Andante was. We had a perfect trip and Andante exceeded our expectations in every way. I slept in the master bedroom and slept with the doors open and the tradewinds blowing in from the east every night. We opened the windows in the kitchen and living room when we were there during the day a

Jun 14, 2018

We're Back – See For Yourself

Our updates are complete and have been photographed and loaded to the site! We're so excited to share all of these with you, and even more excited for you to see them in person with your own eyes, feel the new tile under your toes (in the villa and poolside), and relax and rejuvenate in the new pool and hot tub. You can view all of the photos here and an updated video here. This also marks the return of our regularly scheduled blog. Please follow along with us as we bounce ba

Jul 28, 2017

Testimonial: Views That Will Knock Your Socks Off

This past February 2017 guest from Michigan graciously shared their thoughts on Andante via TripAdvisor. We always love to hear when our guests take pleasure in all of the special little things that we feel make Andante such a magical place. It is especially wonderful when our guests find unique activities we haven’t tried as yet, such as dancing under the stars! That is one we will definitely try when we return! "We started looking for a place on St. John a year prior to our

Dec 12, 2016

Couples Vacations

Looking to get away just the two of you? Reserve the villa all to yourselves. Have a group looking for the ultimate in relaxation and privacy, with great communal shared spaces? Andante is the perfect fit for you! Fill the villa and share the costs. Each of the villa's three bedrooms have their own full bathroom, personal air conditioning unit for zoned comfort, and sea views. The master bedroom has a canopied king bed, while both of the guest bedrooms have two twin beds that

Dec 1, 2016

Testimonial: Wonderful Stay

Having previously stayed at a St John resort and various condos, we decided to try out a villa. This house was wonderful! The amazing view, clean house, and proximity to Cruz Bay was most enjoyable and appreciated. This house worked very well for our family of four, and we would absolutely return. We have no hesitation or reservation to recommend Andante by the Sea to others. We fully agree with all of the positive comments from previous reviews. Wonderful house with a beauti

Aug 18, 2016

Testimonial: The Island Is Beautiful

We just wanted to drop a note to say thanks for allowing us to enjoy your beautiful home on St. John. We had a wonderful time on our vacation there last week. We had forgotten how beautiful the island is. (It had been almost 24 years!) Outside of a couple of rainy days, we couldn't have asked for a better vacation. We enjoyed beach days at Trunk, Cinnamon and Hawksnest, snorkeling, swimming and lounging. We spent a couple days at the house just relaxing and enjoying the pool

Aug 13, 2016

What You Like Best

This is what we like to hear! When we chose this location for Andante by the Sea, we fell in love with a view that is second to none. It takes your breath away. We're happy to hear that you agree. Here are some comments from our past guests about what they liked best about the villa and their time at Andante by the Sea. HERE'S WHAT SOME OF OUR GUESTS LIKE BEST: "Killer views! Pool and hot tub, indoor and outdoor tables, beach chairs and towels." "EVERYTHING!" "Sitting at

Jul 13, 2016

Testimonial: The Views Are Incredible

Our family of 6, including two teenage daughters, spent a week enjoying St. John in the Virgin Islands. This villa was perfect for our needs and I would highly recommend it. From the get-acquainted information from Dan right up to the very last minute, we thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Everything you could possibly need to make your vacation a memorable one was provided. Sometimes it's the little things that count, and in this case, it was the beach bags pre-packed with huge be

Jul 8, 2016

Testimonial: Paradise on Earth – Fabulous Views

This was our first visit to St. John, and we already know we will definitely be back! Andante is a wonderful place - the views are 180+ degrees and absolutely gorgeous. The property owners, Rich and Marilyn care a great deal about the experience of those who stay, and it shows at every step in the process. The villa is decorated like a home, not a rental. There were great supplies for beach goers (chairs, coolers, blankets, beach bags) and also some snorkeling gear and pool f

Jun 21, 2016

Testimonial: Already Planning Our Next Visit

Soooo glad we did this. We have been on a natural high ever since we stayed here. It was just the escape we needed from our crazy lives. This is the most beautiful, healing place I have ever been too. I loved lounging on the hammock with my book and listening to the waves for hours. The lower deck was my favorite hangout because of the shade. I can't take too much sun and the views from the hammock are indescribably gorgeous. The kids took over the pool from sun up to well in

Jun 6, 2016

Testimonial: Truly Felt Like Home

We had a fabulous stay at your beautiful home on our favorite island-we all loved Andante for so many reasons. It truly felt like home which we really haven’t experienced over the years renting villas on St John. The villas are always very nice, but don’t have the special personal touches that Andante has. I fell more and more in love with it everyday. I love the architecture of the house and all of it’s character. The arched doorways and windows in the bathroom, the skylight

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