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New! "We had a great time at 2dive4 villa and in St. Croix! The villa was a beautiful, relaxing way to spend our 7 day vacation. I got my diving certification on this trip and look forward to future trips for diving. What a neat new experience! Phillip was great & took good care of us. We had fun hiking to the tidal pools at Carambola & enjoyed excellent food-especially the fresh wahoo! We will be back!" October 30 through November 6, 2009, Stephanie Longa & Barry Winton, Billings, Montana


New! "We had a great time! Between the beautiful views from the pool to the boogey boarding, diving, snorkeling at Buck Island, hermit crab races (we even won a $20 gift certificate) we kept busy enough but also hung enough to feel fully rejuvenated by the end of the 9 days. We even had a pool (as in game balls and cues) tournament and the adults won vs the teenagers, although not by a lot!

We loved the house, the location, and the amenities and hope to come back in the future and for sure tell our friends." August 1 -10, 2009, Leslie Slates and Rob Hollingsworth – Toronto, Ontario, Canada


New! "Tonight is our last night in this house, on this island – the end of our vacation. An inventory of memories naturally come to mind, they are of the kind that are permanent. We have eavesdropped on so many fish that we can be called “aquatic voyeurs!” We sailed, we swam, we explored, and enjoyed the people of this island and when done, each day, returned to this exemplary house – and swam again. Full disclosure: we only broke the “no diving” rule 134 times. Our plan if Phillip caught us – “we thought it said no driving.” We would count on his tender disposition in any case for a pardon. Steven, the man who owns the stables, provided expert instruction while thoroughly sharing his passion of horses. He also appears to be a very nice man as he allows what most similar businesses will not – he lets you run! He is as serious about his horses as he is about the rider having fun. There are places in this world that require a real effort to enjoy – this house and this island is not one of them. So, as Texans we tip our hat to this island, its people, and those who though to build such a lovely house to enjoy it all from." June 19, 2009, Ron Hooper, Sara Wright, Stephanie Hooper, Laura Hooper, Glen Hooper, McKinney, Texas


New! "18 of us from your neck of the world in Southwestern PA living in Paradise for one week. Between Rainbow Cliffs and 2Dive4 we were comfortable at home. 2Dive4 was beautiful, interesting, and so very comfortable. We lived by the pool and Jacuzzi when we were here. The views and the sounds were amazing. Snorkeling was a real treat – with some doing it nearly every day. We explored much of the island – golf, beaches, pics that drink beer, casino and jazz. Mangos were eaten and drunk and we all fell into island pace. Phillip was terrific – friendly and helpful and there when we needed him.

I know now why Dave sneaks down here so much. 18 of us from PA, 18 of us in love with St. Croix. A real vacation for some who have a hard time leaving work behind."  June 14 - 21, 2009, Mike, Jenny, Dave, Erin, Molly, Allisa, Southwestern Pennsylvania


New! "Another great vacation at 2Dive4! Full moon was best over the balcony views of ocean. We’ll be back J" May 2 - 9, 2009, HT and Scott McCullough


New! "Awesome villa! Great getaway – great new friendships with McCulloughs’ and Kwiats’! Best food at “Off The Wall,” Sunset Shooters! Snorkeling at Cane Bay was amazing. Hey, I think my lost anklet may be on that Barracuda’s neck! Brian and Linda’s tropical hydroponic lettuce and tomatoes were the bomb! What a blessing the entire trip has been for us!" May 2 - 9, 2009, Don and Karen, Mississippi and Florida

New! "I feel very special to experience my first plane ride to such a beautiful place. The house was awesome; the painting was what set it off. Plus I also got to celebrate my birthday here. The Rum Factory was great; the people there were sooooo friendly. I never knew rum was so good different ways, especially “Painkillers!” Thanks to Phillip for being so kind and patient with us. This will go remembered always for me and Paul. Good times, good friends, good memories."  April 25 - May 2, 2009, Paul and Jennifer Jones, Henderson, Tennessee

New! "House was great swimming – hot tubbing and view of ocean, sunrise, and sunset was great. By far the best vacation I have ever had. Rum drinks are the bomb. Painkiller drinks at Rumrunners was the best – you forget all your worries. Thanks to Phillip for all his help.

The only bad thing were few road signs to get around and maps are not always accurate. But we made it everywhere we wanted to sometimes around the wrong way but made it to our destination. Buck Island Tour was great. Food was great. Jumbies were excellent. Thanks for the cherished memories.

P.S. People at the Whim Plantation were not very nice. But Cruzan Rum Distillery were the friendliest and made great free drinks."  April 25 - May 2, 2009, Ken and Lynnette Price, Jackson Tennessee


New! "Villa was great – diving, snorkeling was a ball. Island was amazing. What a great getaway. Extra thanks to Phillip. Best of luck and thanks for a wonderful setting to a perfect vacation. P.S. Rum drinks rock – anything with rum – especially the Painkillers."  April 25 - April 12, 2009, Tracy and John Koch, Nesbit, Mississippi

New! "Happy Easter. My family totally loved our vacation and especially 2Dive4. A beautiful, elegant home you have. Thank you for letting us enjoy it. We got our twin 13-year olds and 17-year old to SCUBA. It was a blast." April 5-12, 2009, Noelle, Kim, Teal Cole, Mica Hinga, and Kristen Jalhe, Bethesda, Maryland

New! "What an amazing dive vacation! The villa was a unique and delightful respite from the real world! 4 teachers on Spring Break! Woo-Hoo! The paintings on the walls and pool area add so much charm! The “Book” with dive guides was incredible. The house was supplied so well! We enjoyed this rejuvenating experience and were thrilled with the shore dives. Thank you to the Mickleys’ for allowing us the privilege of your beautiful home! We raised a kite in honor of St. Croix winds! A piece of the island will always remain in our hearts (and dive books)! Until we can return again" March 27-April 3, 2009, Kathy, and Kent Meredith – Nine Mile Falls, Washington, Beth and Mark Phillips – Deer Park, Washington

New! "First time here. The villa is awesome. The view is to die for. Phillip and Leslie are awesome. Will definitely be back." March 31, 2009,  Pete and Rose, Lake Lurick, Illinois

"My family totally loved our vacation and especially 2dive4. A beautiful, elegant home you have. Thank you for letting us enjoy it. We got our twin 13 year olds and our 17 year old to SCUBA. It was a blast.  Happy Easter!" April 5-12, 2009,Noelle, Ken, Teal, Cole Mica Hinga & Kristen Jelhe


"What an amazing dive vacation! The villa was a unique & delightful respite from the real world! 4 teachers on spring break! Woo Hoo! The paintings on the walls & pool areas add so much charm! The “book” with dive guides was incredible. The house was supplied so well! We enjoyed this rejuvenating experience and were thrilled with the shore dives. Thanks you, to the Mickleys for allowing us the privilege of your beautiful home! We raised a kite in honor of St. Croix winds! A piece of the island will remain in our hearts (& dive books!)- Until we can return again…." March 27 to April 3, 2009, Kathy and Kent Meredith- Music teachers, Nine Miles Falls, Washington (USA)- by Spokane (near Idaho) & Ditto Beth and Mark Phillips( Deer Park, WA)


"1st time here. The villa is awesome. The view is 2die4. Phillip and Leslie are awesome. Will definitely be back." March 13, 2009, Pete and Rose from lake Zurich, IL


"We arrived, we experienced we left. The walks to Carambola Resort were the highlights of our vacation. The only consistent place to eat was Off The Wall."  February 14-21, 2009, Laura & Chris


"What a great way to spend a week between Christmas and New years! The villa is perfect…homey and comfortable for us. Our “vacation home” is a log cabin in the north woods of Wisconsin, so this was a wonderful change for us. We had a wonderful vacation but must return home to cold and snow- Yuck! Until next time…" December 27 through January 1, 2009, Pam, Tim, Maxwell (13) & Grahm (10) Tougas, Appleton, WI 

"Back for our second visit. This time with my Dad and Uncle for some scuba. Did 11 dives this week. Fredericksted Pier was definitely a favorite. Did it twice! 2 Boat dives with Cane Bay dive Shop were wonderful- love the staff there. Spent a lot of time in the hot tub and playing pool. Thanks so much for having us back!" December 13 - 20, 2008 Holly & Scott Russell, Joe & Jim Rader, King of Prussia, PA

"This has been one of the best trips imaginable. The house was great. I felt at home, so relaxing. I needed it! Had great company, great friends! The pool/patio was my “happy place” Love to stay again. Thanks for everything! Best of Wishes."  November 8 - 15, 2008, Carla Cheek, Church Hill Tennessee C/O Felix Orhuela

"What a beautiful island! This home is terrific. I loved the ultimate patio. Even though we don’t dive we found a lot of exciting coral and things on the beach. The sound of the sea is so relaxing here we barely wanted to leave. Thank you for a lovely vacation." October 4 - 13, 2008, Janet Haring and David Gary


"Thank you for sharing your beautiful home with us. We had a great time here. The view from the patio was spectacular. We could sit there day and night. The beach was always a great adventure and the people at Spratnet, Off the Wall and Bogey’s all great. We were married on Carambolla beach." 10-10-08. It was a dream come true! Thank you!"  October 4 - 13, 2008, Nancy and Mark Burke, Pittsfield Mass

"We are now spoiled! Your home is lovely and we’ve had a fabulous time!  P.S. SCUBA in C’sted was more professional then the local dive shop." September 13, 2008, Clare & Kevin Mathes Merry Beth & Ben Vardeh.
 
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"Had an absolutely amazing time here in 2dive4. We loved the pool. Just the right size. We have had some incredible lightning storms (:, We unfortunately didn’t get to dive Fredericksted pier the waves were 4 feet when we decided to dive it. Fav dive was Cane Bay then Lobster Ledges. It’s really nice down there. Was muffed (Welsh for really pleased) to actually find a mantus shrimp. Lots of squid and turtles too. Oh yes,-we also dived the wrecks in Butler Bay-from the shore- quite a swim! Warning there may be a current! Thank you for lending your home to us." August 25 - September 5, 2008, The Symberlist family, Wales, UK

"We had a great time, diving, driving, and swimming. Loved your pool and hot tub combo- the wall pictures, murals were beautiful! We had great fun at the crab races, enjoyed the beer drinking pigs. Thank you for sharing your house. Also saw where turtles had come up to lay eggs. Aug 7 at night at least 2 turtles laid eggs to the beach at night, so in 2 months stay up and watch the baby turtles come out-would be cool to see." August 2 - 8, 2008, Webb family, Arkansas

"Absolutely loved every minute whether we were snorkeling, enjoying the incredible island breezes, drinking bush whackers, or enjoying this fabulous villa. Thanks so much for the effort you have put into making this a unique place- loved the art. St. Croix is full of friendly and interesting people. Best wishes to you and all who get a chance to enjoy getting to know Phillip the island and the wonderful amenities offered in your villa. PS the internet worked great so I was able to respond to my online students." July 17 - 24, 2008, Ed, Linda, Meredith & Alison (in spirit*) Breenjer,  Danvers, MA & Boston, MA

"Speaking for the Burkes- we may not say it so eloquently as other guest’s comments, but our sentiments are the same! Bravo! The villa was wonderful, the diving was wonderful and the people were wonderful. Dove with Cane Bay Divers as seas were a little rough, but we did snorkel when seas calmed. Your wall map was fabulous! We dived Jimmy’s Surprise, Lobster Ledge & a drift dive from Rust Op & ended up at Waves. Didn’t have time for “Vertigo” but we will do it next year I hope! Thank you, thank you, thank you, for one of the best vacations ever! We even had a chance to spend some quality time with our college friends whom we’ve know for 35 years. It’s amazing how time flies when your 47." July 17 - 24, 2008, The Burke family: Dick, Jean & Jameson, NH

"We enjoyed some great family times here at your beautiful villa. You’ve really created a beautiful place & thought of so many ways to make us comfortable. The diving was unforgettable for Jack and our daughter Rachel. We’ll never forget our first trip to the Caribbean" July 9 - 17, 2008, Jack & Lynn Moore, Rachel & Rhianna Moore, Oxnard, CA

"We had a wonderful honeymoon here in St. Croix. Your villa is beautiful and very comfortable. We spent many hours in the pool and spa. Buck island is beautiful and a great place to snorkel." June 30 - July 9, 2008, Dave & Julie Macpherson, Wytheville, VA

"We spent two glorious weeks in your beautiful home! Thank you for sharing such a wonderful, comfortable home with us. Our guys dove nine times and the girls did two dives and scored some major jewelry purchases!  Everyone is so friendly and the weather perfect. Reynold is a lovely man-he took care of everything!!" June 10 - 25, 2008, The Rainwater & welsh families, Utah

"We had a great week. The weather was wonderful & the water was warm. I (Carolyn) went snorkeling for the first time. The house is very comfortable. Thank you for sharing it with us. By the way, you have a gem in Reynold." June 3 - 6, 2008, Auldin & Carolyn Prescott, LaGrande, OR

"Had a great vacation. Weather was great. Food was good. The villa is a great place to stay and well stocked. We ate lunch out everyday and grilled in the evening. Brent and Shari dove @ Cane Bay several times. All in all a great vacation!!" May 24 - 31, 2008, Collins family and Youngs’, Greenville SC

"The Harky family has had a great vacation at 2dive4. The villa and all its accommodations have made it a perfect place for us. We all definitely want to stay here again." April 17 - 25, 2008, Kathy & Bob Harky & Family

"Great home, very well situated and equipped. One of our highlights was snorkeling at the base of the Fredericksted pier. Like swimming in an aquarium! We freed the trunk and trumpet fish caught in the lobster cages. It’s also fun to see the tarpons in the Christiansted boardwalk, especially when the fishers return (afternoon). Some are 4 feet long. We also got into the water with them and fed them-quite an experience. Finally, when something says “Scenic drive” it pretty much means end of civilization, no more asphalt. We took several but only recommend it to die hards with high suspension on their cars. Wonderful vacation." March 22 - 30, 2008, Schoehuijs family: Piefer, Herma, Tom and Max, Flemington NJ