[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Featured in the last issue of St. John Magazine Villa with kitchen, a short walk to Virgin Islands National Park ![Beach nearby, sun loungers, beach towels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18930000/18921700/18921665/8499dd3e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18930000/18921700/18921665/fadacc6b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18930000/18921700/18921665/2ae07599.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18930000/18921700/18921665/d52660d0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18930000/18921700/18921665/45b3ae62.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Overlooking the aquablue Caribbean sea, Orchid Garden offers a serene retreat in a Greek Moroccan-style villa. Surrounded by exotic orchids, coyfish ponds, and indigenous plants, unwind with million-dollar views of the BVI's and spectacular cloud watching from the flat Mediterranean roof shade pagoda. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 41500 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Barbecue grill - Kitchen - Air conditioning - Outdoor space - Free WiFi ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Featured in the last issue of St. John Magazine Orchid Garden is your romantic getaway on St. John. A Greek Morrocan style villa overlooking the aquablue Caribbean sea. Relax, enjoy, unwind, and be inspired at Orchid Garden. A tropical 0asis of nature. Exotic orchids, coyfish ponds, and many beautiful indigenous plants surround you. A private world of exotic treasures from the Far East of Ric and Lolita (owners of Now @ Zen stores on St. John). Million dollar views of the BVI's, East end, St. Croix and endless 245 degree views of sea, sky, islands, sunrise, moonrise and spectacular clouds and rainbows. Frigates, pelicans and seahawks glide by and watch the bay below for the humpback whales which migrate through every winter. Located within 20 minutes walking distance to a white sandy beach and bird sanctuary. Ric and Lolita have been traveling throughout Asia for over 24 years and have built their home around their art. Once you experience the beauty and tranquility of Orchid Garden you will come back for more. Private masseuse and caterer can be arranged ahead of time. Spectacular cloud watching, sunset afterglow from flat Mediterrean roof shade pagoda. Bring your body leave your stress behind. Love, peace, happiness . We were called Buddha Garden but changed the name to Orchid Garden because we are passionate about collecting orchids. If you need to cancel due to COVID you get a full refund. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby - Beach loungers - Beach towels ### Pool/Spa - Massage ### Internet - Available in the villa: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Wheelchair-accessible parking available ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee grinder - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster - Water dispenser ### Dining - Chef service ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Games - Music library - Smart TV - Stereo - Video library ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Garden - Outdoor furniture ### Laundry - Laundromat nearby ### Comfort - Air conditioning ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - 1 accessible parking space - Area rugs in public areas - Front entrance ramp - No elevator - Tile flooring in public areas - Well-lit path to entrance - Wheelchair accessibility - Wheelchair-accessible parking - Wheelchair-accessible path of travel - Smoking not allowed - Note from host: Allowed on porches ### Services and conveniences - Change of bedsheets (on request) - Change of towels on request - Housekeeping (on request) - Iron/ironing board - Phone ### Location highlights - Near a health/beauty spa - Near the bay - Near the sea ### Things to do - Water sports equipment - Birdwatching nearby - Cycling nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Parasailing nearby - Rock climbing nearby - Sailing nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Snorkeling nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming nearby - Water skiing nearby - Whale watching nearby - Wildlife walks nearby - Windsurfing nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - At least 80% lighting from LEDs - Bed sheets changed on request - Energy-saving switches in guestrooms - Garden - Housekeeping (on request) - Local artist showcase - Property does not allow children - Solar energy - Towels (changed on request) - Unit size: 1,500 square feet - Vegetarian dining options - Water dispenser ## Similar properties ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102760000/102759800/102759797/7f4b0bb8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### "Almost beachfront " Snorkeling & Kayaks across the street. 2 Bed 2 Bath Cottage Estate Freemans Ground - Pool - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer 10 Exceptional 12 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-03&endDate=2025-11-04&selected=102759797&PinnedHotelID=102759797&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119840000/119839900/119839838/f07612fe.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Villa Island Paradise St. John - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 8.0 Very good 1 review CA $99 CA $696 total includes taxes & fees Oct 21 - Oct 22 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-21&endDate=2025-10-22&selected=119839838&PinnedHotelID=119839838&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Beach nearby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/94000000/93190000/93185000/93184910/af029f08.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Oceanview Cottage | Walk to Beach & Restaurants Cruz Bay - Ocean view - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 9.0 Wonderful 6 reviews CA $236 CA $871 total includes taxes & fees Oct 24 - Oct 25 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-24&endDate=2025-10-25&selected=93184910&PinnedHotelID=93184910&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Beach towels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33120000/33117600/33117527/bb3648d3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Cameron Cove - Private Bay View House with direct beach access St John - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi 9.4 Exceptional 38 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-03&endDate=2025-11-04&selected=33117527&PinnedHotelID=33117527&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/19000000/18992800/18992789/8f9345c7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Couples Retreat, Sweeping VIEWS, Kayaks Await at the Beach! 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### We should mention This property does not have elevators ### Property is also known as Buddha Garden Featured This Issue ST. John Magazine Villa Buddha Garden Featured This Issue ST. John Magazine Coral Bay Buddha Garden Featured This Issue ST. John Magazine Buddha Garden Featured This Issue ST. John Magazine Villa Buddha Garden Featured This Issue ST. John Magazine Coral Bay Buddha Garden Featured This Issue ST. John Magazine Villa Buddha Garden Featured This Issue ST. John Magazine Coral Bay Villa Buddha Garden Featured in This Issue of ST. John Magazine Buddha Garden Featured This Issue ST. John Magazine Featured in the Last Issue of St. John Magazine Villa Featured in the Last Issue of St. John Magazine St. John Villa Buddha Garden Featured in This Issue of ST. John Magazine Buddha Garden Featured in This Issue of ST. John Magazine Featured in the Last Issue of St. John Magazine Villa St. John ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C18.31519%2C-64.70348&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=X6jIhtuDWsQR1WKzFDEXayk82CE=) Coral Bay #### What's nearby - Virgin Islands National Park - 4 min walk - 0.4 km - Maho Beach - 13 min drive - 9.0 km - Cinnamon Bay Beach - 22 min drive - 12.8 km - Cruz Bay Beach - 26 min drive - 16.4 km - Trunk Bay - 31 min drive - 14.0 km #### Getting around - St. Thomas (SPB-St. Thomas Seaplane Base) - 99 min drive #### Restaurants - The Willy T - Admiral’s Bar - ‪Skinny Legs - ‬7 min drive - ‪The Windmill Bar - ‬24 min drive - ‪Johnny Lime - ‬5 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Featured in the last issue of St. John Magazine pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Featured in the last issue of St. John Magazine? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Featured in the last issue of St. John Magazine? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Featured in the last issue of St. John Magazine located? > Situated by the sea, this villa is within 1 mi (2 km) of Virgin Islands National Park, Saltpond Bay, and Virgin Islands Coral Reef National Monument. Johnson Bay is 1.9 mi (3.1 km) away. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Featured in the last issue of St. John Magazine Reviews 10 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 9.2 Cleanliness ### 9.8 Location 10 - Excellent 94 8 - Good 6 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Daniel C. Jul 5, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful and peaceful. We very much enjoyed the picturesque seascape and the view of all of the surrounding islands. We liked being on the quiet side of the island away from the noise and hustle and bustle. Being high up on the mountain we had a steady seabreeze. Our host was gracious and told us places to go and things to do. ##### Daniel C. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sharon M. Apr 20, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful place in Coral Bay We absolutely loved our vacation here. It was filled with art archetecture together with warm breezes. Would love to revisit again. Ric and Lolita were great hosts and highly recommend to anyone looking for a peaceful getaway. ##### Sharon M. Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Louisa M. Feb 1, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful spot Gorgeous views and a great house. Lolita is a fabulous host. ##### Louisa M. Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### James B. Mar 6, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### One of a kind Already looking forward to our next visit! ##### James B. Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lori M. Jan 20, 2025 Liked: Check-in, communication, location Disliked: Cleanliness #### Great view Great view ##### Lori M. Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Charlie H. Jan 16, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location #### Lovely quiet place We've been to Orchid Garden a few times, with and without one of our adult kids in the 2nd bedroom. ##### Charlie H. Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kevin Q. Mar 20, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Place Great Place, Great Views ##### Kevin Q. Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Gary T. Apr 3, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### great place to stay the views were fantastic, the owners were very helpful and offered advice on what to see and where to go. Rick and Lolitta came up with some wine and food before we left and Rick regaled us with stories of their adventures which made the vacation more enjoyable. Highly recommend this place!! ##### Gary T. Stayed 12 nights in Mar 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### James B. Mar 1, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful We loved the house and the place. Looking forward to returning next year! ##### James B. Stayed 27 nights in Feb 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Katharine H. Dec 31, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect Vacation Host was responsive and always available. The property is very unique. The views are spectacular and the roof is perfect for stargazing and sunning. We were extremely happy with the whole experience. ##### Katharine H. Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### James B. Mar 3, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### One of a kind A beautiful house in a beautiful setting - ideal for those who appreciate quiet, ocean views, and Asian art. We look forward to our next visit. Thank you! ##### James B. Stayed 29 nights in Feb 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### John S. Mar 30, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Incredible ocean views This is such a unique, artistic and charming home! The character of the furnishings and craftsmanship make it special. The beds are comfortable. We enjoyed sunrises, happy hours and star gazing from the rooftop patio, morning coffee in the breakfast nook and reading books on the covered porch. It is in a quiet location close to some great hiking and great snorkeling in some pretty remote bays. We loved our stay and will cherish the memories. ##### John S. Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Steven B. Mar 10, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Delightful Living Space With Panoramic Water Views This unique space is well designed for two couples -- each with en suite bath. You have the entire upper floor, plus various decks and patios, including a large rooftop deck -- all with panoramic views of water and islands. The living space is artistically designed and decorated with eclectic art from around the world. An amazing space in an amazing location! ##### Steven B. Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Laura C. Apr 10, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful We try to return to Ric & Lolita's every year. The house is beautiful and comfortable with interesting artwork and unbelievable views. We had everything we needed or wanted for preparing meals. Ric & Lolita are very knowledgeable and were very helpful answering our questions about the island. We love staying at Orchid Garden and already booked again for next year. Laura & Igor ##### Laura C. Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Laura C. Mar 24, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful! This is our third stay at Orchid Garden and we hope to return next year. We love the views, the art work and how comfortable we feel at Orchid Garden. The location is very private. Cooking, sleeping and ambience are all wonderful. Ric and Lolita are great - an interesting and fun couple. They are very knowledgeable about the island offer helpful suggestions. ##### Laura C. Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ray W. Feb 18, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Delightful Place We enjoyed our say at the Orchid Garden very much. You won't find a more exotic place on St. John with the many items from the Far East adorning the place and awesome landscaping. The view of the other islands is outstanding and private rooftop one of a kind. The location is a bit removed from the restaurants in Coral Bay, but that's a minor issue compared to the positives of the Orchid Garden. ##### Ray W. Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dave S. May 2, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### If "Exotic" resonates with you... Very roomy with outstanding outdoor space topside on the roof, equipped for everything. Villa-Gravity is definitely in play here. The tremendous hosts have filled this wonderland with art, statuary and curiosities from Bali and SE Asia. A visual treat that brings a vibe that you won't find anywhere else on STJ. This place will not disappoint. ##### Dave S. Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### John S. Jan 15, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Art-filled paradise in St. John Lolita and Ric's place is remarkably beautiful, and filled with so many artistic touches that we were still discovering new things to appreciate after a week's stay. It was like living in a museum. The views are amazing, and there are so many different places to relax (balconies, screened porch, rooftop, decks, gardens) that it is like staying in a villa. Nearby hiking (Ram's head, petroglyphs, reef bay) was outstanding, as was the snorkeling at salt pond and little lameshur bay. The dirt road to little lameshur beach requires a jeep and the willingness to drive on a muddy, bumpy and unpaved road, but it is well worth the effort.Because there are so many sliding screen doors and windows, there are inevitably some gaps, so you can expect a few mosquitos, but they didn't bother us, and the AC in the master bedroom did the trick. Also, although the place is very clean, because there are hundreds of art objects on display, there is inevitably a bit of dust on a statue or picture frame here and there. The place is as clean as it can reasonably be expected to be under the circumstances. Overall, it was the most unique place we've ever stayed in, and we will be taking about it for years to come. ##### John S. Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jared F. Mar 26, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Outstanding in Every Way, Do Not Hesitate to Book This Property I found this property by complete luck when booking a last minute trip to St. John. I was a little concerned at first because I did not really know the island and there were so many great places and areas to stay on St. John and St. Thomas. After seeing quite a lot of both islands on my trip I can say without a doubt that this was the best possible choice that I could have made. Absolutely everything about the property, the hosts and the area were outstanding and exceeded expectations in every way. You absolutely will not regret your choice. Staying here made my trip unforgettable and I am looking forward to returning very soon. ##### Jared F. Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2021 ### 8/10 Good #### Jeffrey Z. May 22, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Quiet side of the island We chose this property to avoid the noise/crowding of the Cruz Bay area and indeed it delivered the quiet and seclusion that we sought. We found the drive to the North Shore area to be no problem and we were super close to the Salt Pond Bay which was fantastic. The choice of places to eat nearby is limited but we really liked Skinny Legs and another nearby restaurant enough that we didn't venture beyond Coral Bay for evening meals. We enjoyed the unusual decor, the beautiful gardens, and the rooftop star gazing at our property. We didn't realize that there might be limits on the use of the air conditioner (if the island looses power, as it did briefly once during our stay, the backup batteries for the solar panel system don't last too long). While the ocean breeze generally kept the place comfortable, there was a day or two when the breeze was inadequate. Overall, our stay was very enjoyable. ##### Jeffrey Z. Stayed 7 nights in May 2024 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jamie S. Dec 12, 2013 #### Another Fabulous Stay This was the third time my wife and I stayed at Buddha Garden over the past five years. I have to say the house gets better every time! At night all you hear is the trade-winds and the croaking geckos. You wake up to the sun rising through the port-hole windows and fall asleep watching the stars. Everything about this house just oozes relaxation. At night, we sat atop the amazing rooftop deck gazing across the boundless ocean. All the while watching the passing sail boats and shooting stars; discovering constellations you would never be able to see in the brightness of the city. Ric and Lolita were as good of hosts as you could imagine. We plan to return again next year and start taking in the zen all over... ##### Jamie S. This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent Aug 11, 2009 #### Incredible stay on St.John at Buddha Garden First, I want to say how wonderful the island of St.John is for a relaxing vacation. Now the only way to improve on this was to find a place as special as St.John and we did! Buddha Garden is decorated in exotic Asian decor that was purchased by the owners on their many trips abroad. It is better than the pictures and at the end of the road so it is very private. There are two large bedrooms with attached bathrooms with walk-in showers, a great kitchen with a koi pond outside, a living room area, many neat dining areas and places to read including the roof deck. Good for yoga too. The views are something truly special. You look out on several of the British Virgin Islands, the east end of St.John and a beautiful bay below where you can hear the waves. There is always a great breeze too. We rented a jeep to travel to the numerous beaches and could not believe all the sea life we saw. No jet skiing so very relaxing. The owners Lolita and Ric were extremely helpful and answered any questions we had. We wish we had had a chance to talk to them about all their travels. Lolita provided us with a list of less known places to snorkel, their favorite places to eat and where to grocery shop. There is a market a few miles away (Lily's Gourmet Market) that had all we needed, we did shop once in town (Starfish) too. When we ate out the food was wonderful (Shipwreck, Skinny Legs...) and the servings were large so we made two meals from most places. Before coming we read about it being expensive to buy food and eat out but when you consider there is no sales tax or resort tax it worked out about the same as other island trips we have made. I saw on another review were some people stayed with out a jeep and you could do that but for us it was much easier to have transportation. My husband went into town twice to go out scuba diving (Low Key- which he said was the best group he has ever dove with) and we could go places when ever we wanted. We spent a great day on the "Baddy Kitty" that took us to several BVI (you need your passport) to swim, eat and have a drink. It could not have been a better trip. Like islands in the Caribbean in St.John you should be conscious about saving water and there is a water collection system at this home. I wish I could upload some of my pictures to better show Buddha Garden and it's views. We are hopeful to return again to say at this beautiful home. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Laura C. Mar 28, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Stunning views! We’re returning visitors to Ric & Lolita’s place. The location is close to multiple sand beaches for snorkeling and swimming. Beautiful hikes are also nearby. The views from the house are incredible, with several places to enjoy those wonderful views while dining. The structure of the house, with high ceilings keeps it nice and cool. We didn’t need the air conditioning while we were there in March. We star gazed at night on the large. flat area that has several different comfortable areas with chairs and pillows. The artwork is everywhere - we especially loved the hippos on the top. Getting to the house was easy with the concrete driveway allowing access in any weather conditions. Ric and Lolita are great hosts - informative, helpful and enjoyable. ##### Laura C. Stayed 12 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Troy S. Dec 13, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Excellent stay! Not sure what I can say that hasn't already been covered in other reviews, this rental is fantastic with exceptional views and really cool decor. Owner is super nice and helpful. Had a great stay here and wouldn't hesitate to come back. ##### Troy S. Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Bob F. Nov 17, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Just what I needed! I was looking for somewhere quiet to get some rest and this was exactly what was needed. Ric and Lolita have done a great job of making this place very serene and have lots of places outside to just chill. ##### Bob F. 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