We loved Ylang Ylang!! This property is located in Cruz Bay with a gorgeous view of the port and the beautiful water that stretches across to St. Thomas. Sunsets are spectacular from the deck! Even though the villa is located conveniently to several markets and is literally only 2 minutes from the main businesses of Cruz Bay, it still feels secluded and private, which was important to us.
The accommodations at Ylang Ylang were great, with a full kitchen, two spacious bedrooms, two full baths, and a washer and dryer for laundry. All appliances are modern and nice. We made coffee every morning and blended cocktails in the evenings! The living room is big with a full glass front wall and sliding door that allows you to see the view at all times and lets in tons of natural lighting.
The villa is designed to be opened if you wish, with multiple large sliding windows and doors that allow the island breeze to flow through. We loved this feature and the pleasant tropical smell of the cool fresh air!
In the bedrooms, the beds are big and very comfortable (a huge factor we always look at), and the air conditioning keeps everything nice and cool. We normally just operate out of our luggage, but there are plenty of drawers and closet space.
The porch/deck is amazing! Half is covered, and the other half is open to the sunlight, with shades available for extra privacy and fans to keep the air circulating (even though the constant breeze is nice). We had six adults in our party, and there is no shortage of furniture, between plush couches, loungers, an outside table with seating for eight, and sun chairs. Also on the deck is the pool, which we loved. It is a smaller pool, but big enough for six adults to relax and enjoy the sunset in. It is a great feature. I also think its important to note that the hand rails around the deck were very sturdy and modern looking. No safety issues what-so-ever!
Another great benefit is all of the beach equipment that is available to its guests. We were very happy to have beach chairs, snorkeling gear, foam noodles for floating, frisbees, and a cooler. We never had to rent any gear.
Now to the host, Kyle was awesome! He stayed in contact with me prior to our trip and greeted us upon arrival at the villa. Kyle is a genuinely friendly person with a great island vibe and is eager to help, making sure each day that we had everything we needed. He gives you your space but answers calls/text immediately!
