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Vacation rental villa. Sleeps 6, 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. No pets allowed.
502 Contant Point Rd.
St. John, VI 00831
Virgin Islands, U.S.
Eaglesnest is perched high on Contant Point overlooking Great Cruz Bay. The villa boasts magnificent bird's eye views of St. Thomas and St. Croix and has a large swimming pool.
Designed for easy living, the main level of Eaglesnest is accessed by a convenient drive-through driveway, no steps to the front door, and inside access to two of the bedrooms! The lower level bedroom, accessed from an outside stairway, is also adjacent
to the pool deck and is perfect for those who want a little extra privacy.
Includes a Mid-week linen service on stays one week or more. Children welcome!
As of January 2012, Construction is occurring approximately a ¼ mile away (not visible), Please call for details.
Offseason 2015: 4/11-11/20/15; 11/28-12/18/15 (Excluding Holidays) $2450/1-2 guests, $2750/3-4 guests, $3050/5-6 guests
Thanksgiving Week:11/21-11/27/14; $3050/1-6
Christmas/New Years: 12/20/14-1/2/15; $6000/1-6 *please call for minimum stay requirements.
In-season 2015: 1/3 - 4/10/2015; $4300/1-2 guests, $4600/3-4 guests, $4900/5-6 guests
President's Week 2015: 2/14-2/21/15; In-season rates apply!
Stayed 6 days in
November, 2014
Overall satisfaction:
Stephen P from Cumming, GA recommends this vacation rental
Great location, great staff, well stocked house with everything we needed for the week.
Thanks so much for giving us feedback on your recent Eaglesnest trip. We're ecstatic that you enjoyed your stay and look forward to welcoming you back-to St. John and to Eaglesnest in the very near future!
The VIVA Villas, Inc. Team <3
Stayed 8 days in
August, 2014
Eric H from Phoenix, AZ recommends this vacation rental
A group of us rented this house for 8 nights in August.
Spectacular views of Grand Cruz Bay. This is a 3 bedroom/3 bathroom house with a full kitchen, dining/great room area, and lots of balcony space. There is also a play pool and grilling area.
Two bedroom are on the main level. The third bedroom is located downstairs by the pool. This bedroom can only be accessed from the outside. Each bedroom can sleep 2 either as a "king" bed or two single beds. My wife and I chose the 3rd bedroom. I thought I
would be annoyed at this, but I actually didn't mind not having direct access to the main house.
Each bedroom has A/C, but the kitchen and great room do not.
You will need a car to stay here. A nice feature of this property is the driveway. It has 2 entry/exit points so there is no need to back out. (Some driveways actually scare me there). Driving, you are about 2 minutes from Cruz Bay.
There are a couple of grocery stores close by and we cooked at the house a number of times. The kitchen is very well stocked with cooking utensils.
There is WIFI for the house, but like most of the island, it isn't as fast as we are used to in the states.
Customer service was outstanding. We had a greeter meet us at the ferry, escort me to the car rental, and then guide us to the house. We had a couple minor issues (we needed the combination to unlock the extra gas tank for the grill) and the management company
responded swiftly.
With our group, the cost of renting the house was an excellent value. We would rent this house again, if we ever return.
Thank you so much for taking the time to provide us with feedback on your recent Eaglesnest stay...and St. John adventure. We're delighted that you enjoyed the views, the villa and that the bedrooms and layout were a good set up for your group. We look forward to your return visit.
The Viva Team!
Stayed 7 days in
June, 2014
a guest from Mountain Top, PA recommends this vacation rental
The house was ideal for my family. (Young couple, toddler, and in-laws) Jessica was very prompt in meeting us at the dock and was responsive to our needs. We had a sink faucet break while we were there and the repairman was there within 5 minutes and it
was fixed before we got home from the beach. The internet was a little unreliable to start, but it just ended up being a faulty cord...a very easy fix. Overall the place had everything we needed. The jetted pool was very nice. (Almost like having a hot tub!)
Crystal at the office was very helpful too. I would highly reccomend using Viva Villas.
Thank you so much for your feedback on your recent stay at Eaglesnest! The team here at Viva, we try our best to handle any guest situation as quickly as possible as we want your vacation to be a good memorable one. Eaglesnest is truly a wonderful place to stay for families or even couples. The view and the amenities are amazing! We don't have a Crystal working here but I do believe you mean Christine:). It was a pleasure having you as a guest and we certainly look forward to having you back again!
The Viva Team!
Stayed 8 days in
June, 2014
Jeanne L from Monroe, CT recommends this vacation rental
This Villa was very peaceful. The view wonderful. Probably the best view we have had and we have stayed at many villas in St John. The carport was so convenient with unloading groceries and cleaning off after beach. The kitchen was the most well equipped
I've ever had and I'm a cook! Very impressed! It seems the owners put a lot of thought into this villa and we loved our stay. Just a very comfortable layout inside and out. Anyone renting this villa will not be disappointed. Just know that lower bedroom is
more for younger kids and upper bedrooms more luxury like. Enjoy!
Thank you for your feedback on your recent stay at Eaglesnest! I would agree with you that this villa has a wonderful view and give you a sense of peace while being there. The owners really take time to make sure everything is at the villa for guest to enjoy. We certainly look forward to your next return just give us your dates!
The Viva Team!
Stayed 8 days in
February, 2014
a guest from Rumson, NJ recommends this vacation rental
Our second time at Eaglesnest. Great location and the villa has everything one would need for an awesome week on St John.
Thank you so much for your feedback on Eaglesnest! We really enjoy having you as a guest and look forward to your return!
The Viva Team!
Stayed 7 days in
December, 2013
Joe W from O'Fallon, IL recommends this vacation rental
We had an outstanding time at Eaglesnest over Christmas 2013. The three air conditioned bedrooms, awesome deck/pool, and proximity to Cruz Bay were the best features of the property.
This is so wonderful to hear! We are so happy you enjoyed your stay and look forward to your next visit!
The Viva Team!
Stayed 6 days in
December, 2013
Janna T from Charlotte, NC recommends this vacation rental
Viva was an incredible company to rent from. Our ice machine in the freezer wasn't working and within 5 minutes they dropped off a bag of ice for us and the next day the ice machine was fixed. The villa was in a perfect location and the 180 degree views
were unbelievable. I would highly recommend this villa and Viva to friends and family.
Awesome! Thank you so much for your feedback! It was a pleasure having you and your guest and certainly look forward to your return!
The Viva Team!
Stayed 7 days in
November, 2013
a guest from Setauket, NY recommends this vacation rental
From the moment we arrived on St. John and were met by our greeter at the dock, to the moment we reluctantly left the villa 7 days later, everything about the villa was perfect. It was clean and fresh, the kitchen was stocked better than my own, the views
were to die for and even the recommendation from viva villas for a caterer for our Thanksgiving feast (Sam and Jack's--an amazing deli!!) was flawless! Carolina Corral is another must-do experience if you like horses and like a hands-on experience. Dana will
ask/let you help water and tack up the horses before you head out on a very pleasant ride with wonderful, one of a kind, views. The only negative thing that we experienced while on St. John was our rental of a boat from Ocean Runner boat rental. Despite our
concerns about going out on a boat when there were small craft warnings Ocean Runner assured us that the conditions would allow us to take our family (including my 10 year old son and 83 year old mother) around the islands without a problem. It quickly became
quite clear that Ocean Runner said that only because they didn't want to lose the rental- the conditions were horrible- 3 ft waves, wind totally unpleasant. We returned the boat but Ocean Runner refused to return our money. We have rented boats on St. John
on previous vacations-- 3 times actually-- and have never had such a negative experience. Do NOT rent from Ocean Runner boat rental- they give an otherwise charming island a very bad name.
It was truly a pleasure having you and your family here on St. John and at Eaglesnest! We do agree with you that the villa is a great villa for families and the views are astonishing. We are so sorry that you had a bad experience with Ocean Runner they are a very good company and we usually get a good feedback from guest. I will certainly pass on your remarks to them. We are happy you still enjoyed your stay and look forward to your return!
The Viva Team!
Gordon Clarke & Jon J from Lexington, MA recommends this vacation rental
Our stay was wonderful. Our only complaint is that the mattresses were very hard and uncomfortable. We all agree that the mattresses should be replaced and then it would be perfect!
Thank you for providing us with feedback of your stay with us at Eaglesnest. Mattress firmness or softness is a personal preference and while the mattresses at Eaglesnest are in great condition, we will look into getting padding to make them softer for guests who prefer a softer mattress in opposed to a harder/firmer one. We're absolutely thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your stay and hope that you created wonderful lifelong memories that you can cherish...please return soon!
The VIVA Team
Stayed 5 days in
October, 2013
Heidi S from Deale, MD recommends this vacation rental
We had the most fabulous time staying at Eaglesnest! We have been to St. John twice before and this was the best house we have stayed in by far. The view was absolutely breathtaking. Shanekua our greeter was so sweet and helpful that we wanted to keep
her for the week! The house was spotless and the kitchen was stocked better than mine! We are considering coming back with our kids in 2014 and renting Eaglesnest again. We can't wait to come back! Thank you for a most wonderful and memorable vacation :)
Thank you so much for your feedback on your recent stay at Eaglesnest! We are so happy that you enjoyed your stay and we certainly look forward to your return! Just let us know your dates:)
The Viva Team!
Stayed 10 days in
June, 2013
Bill H from Fairfax, Va recommends this vacation rental
We have stayed at Eaglesnest 4 times and look forward to returning as many times as we can. For the first time there were a few minor issues but all were VERY responsively fixed immediately. Great location near Cruz Bay, grocery store; high up to get breeze
and amazing views.
Thank you for taking the time to let us know of your recent stay at Eaglesnest! Your feedback is very important to us and we are happy that we were able to respond to your needs immediately. We look forward to your next return!
The Viva Team!
Stayed 7 days in
April, 2013
Owen Hall & Allison C from CHARLESTOWN, MA recommends this vacation rental
The villa is great and the views are amazing. The property was well maintained and offered all the amenities you would need while on vacation. I would highly recommend Eaglesnest and Viva Villas to anyone considering.
Thank you so much for this feedback on your stay at Eaglesnest! We do agree that the views are amazing which makes this villa much greater! We certainly look forward to your return!
The Viva Team!
Stayed 10 days in
March, 2013
a guest from Scituate, MA recommends this vacation rental
5th year at Eaglesnest-close to Cruz Bay but high enough to catch the breezes- Viva so responsive to any concerns-updates on the house are wonderful- we had a beautiful vacation!
Thank you for your feedback on your recent stay at Eaglesnest! We always look forward to having you just let us know your dates for your next trip!
The Viva Team!
Stayed 7 days in
November, 2012
Nikki P recommends this vacation rental
We had a fantastic stay. Eaglesnest exceeded my expectations. Minor maintenance issue that was taken care of in a timely manner. Prime location, amazing view!
Thank you so much for your feedback on your recent stay at Eaglesnest! We try to make sure that every guest stay is more than they can imagine despite the minor issues. We look forward to having you back again on our beautiful island and at Eaglesnest!!
The Viva Team!
Stayed 5 days in
June, 2012
a guest from Mobile, AL recommends this vacation rental
Good location, not quite up to date facilities but nonetheless a great villa
Thank you for your feedback on your stay at Eaglesnest! We look forward to having you again on St. John!
The Viva Team!
Stayed 7 days in
June, 2012
Jimmy C from Lumberton, Texas recommends this vacation rental
This was my second stay at the Eaglesnest. It was just as great as I remembered from the first stay. The view from the deck is spectacular. I have been of island for a few years and having no A/C in the living area took a little adjusting but the constant
breeze kept it comfortable. The a/c in the bedrooms were plenty cool. We spent most of our time on the beaches and was only at the villa in the evenings. After all, the beaches are why we go to St john! : ) My only complaint was the musty smell in the wash
room. The smell got in the towels when we washed them. Other than that, we had a wonderful time. As usual, we can't wait to return to St John.
Thank so much or taking the time to provide us with your feedback on your return stay at Eaglesnest. We're happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay and will be taking into consideration your mention of the musty smell in the laundry room. We hope you return and experience a 'fresh take' on this remarkable home.
The VIVA Team!
Stayed 7 days in
May, 2012
a guest from Pensacola, FL recommends this vacation rental
We ( wife and two children) had a great visit to St John and the Eaglesnest Villa.
Everything was as expected or better... from the communications with our greeter, the coordinated Jeep Rental and Boat Trips to the Villa itself. Sometimes when renting a house without seeing it first, you expect there to be a gap between the online pics and
reality. In this case, there really was no disconnect. The house was as good or better than expected and the views with the cools breezes were incredible. The amenities in the house were great and the kitchen was very well appointed with everything from flatware
and table settings to cooking utensils and pots and pans to an espresso machine. We did a lot of cooking and grilling at the house and did not miss any "gadgets". The family loved the pool and all 3 decks.
Even when there were issues like a smoke detector beeping with a low batter beyond our reach, they were addressed quickly and courteously.
The drive up to the house was our first experience with St John roads. The pull thru driveway and carport facilitate an easy exit back on to the road vs backing out or turning around. The layout of the house worked well for us and could easily accommodate two
families with small children or multiple couples.
For the times we needed to be connected, there was even internet access that worked flawlessly, a phone and several options for playing music and a TV with cable to catch up on the news.
Overall a great experience....we will return.
Thanks so much for taking the time to provide us with your feedback. We are absolutely thrilled that you enjoyed your stay at Eaglesnest..from the staff, pool, views and amenities. We look forward to your return trip to Eaglesnest!
The VIVA! Villas Team
Stayed 7 days in
February, 2012
Doug W from Lincoln, NE - Nebraska recommends this vacation rental
It was nice being close to Cruz Bay for groceries, shopping and restaurants. The location of the bedrooms gave everyone privacy and quiet. Having a nice kitchen and gas grill made cooking fresh fish from the market great for dinners.
We agree. Eaglesnest has a wonderful location and the views are exceptional. The gas grill is just one of the many amenties the owners provide to help make your stay enjoyable. We hope to see you again soon!
The VIVA Team!
Stayed 5 days in
November, 2011
Sandi G from Monmouth Beach, NJ recommends this vacation rental
We had a wonderful vacation visiting St. Johns and staying at Eaglesnest. The location was perfect and the view was breath taking. We loved waking up in the morning and watching the sun rise over the villa. The only issue we think needs improvement would
be the bedrooms. While at Eaglesnest, we all had numerous bug bites from both the beaches and at night in our rooms. I feel it would be very helpful if each bed had a netting that enclosed it to protect people while sleeping. We were very happy with how well
the kitchen was stocked with utensils, first aid items, and every ammenity needed. The living room could use a new tv which is extremely dated and didnt work 100% for us. I realize that watching tv is not first on the list while on vacation...but watching
the morning and nightly news, along with our children winding down at night, was something we liked to do. Otherwise, we were extremely happy with our greeter, the general location of the house and ammenities included.
Thanks so very much for taking the time to provide us with feedback on your recent stay at Eaglesnest. We're extremely happy to hear that the villa was well stocked for your stay. Mosquito netting requires lots of hardware and not all guests like to feel enclosed so instead, the villa's owners have screens on all doors and windows. The owners have purchased a new 50" LCD TV for the house, and it is now in place. Thank you for your feedback!
The VIVA Team!
Stayed 10 days in
November, 2011
a guest from Willowbrook, IL recommends this vacation rental
Eaglesnest is a beautiful home situated well above the water at the mouth of Gread Cruz Bay.
Lovely views. Substantial amenities, including a pantry with sunscreen & bug repellant, as well as a first aid was nice to have enough room to put our grocieries in the pantry,and plenty of plastic containers to store leftovers. These things are almost never
provided in the homes we have rented in St.John. Overall a lovely stay.
Thanks so very much for your feedback. We look forward to your return visit to St. John and hopefully ...to Eaglesnest!
The VIVA Team!
Stayed 7 days in
October, 2011
a guest from Kingsport, TN recommends this vacation rental
We had a great week on St. John. Our only complaint was a broken air conditioner in one bedroom that should have been discovered before we moved in. We had to put 4 kids in one bedroom because of the heat. They fixed it in a day or so and everything else
was great.
Thank you for your feedback. We deeply apologize that you experienced this. This is always helpful for us to improve our services. We value your opinion and hope to have you stay with us again for future vacations.
Stayed 7 days in
September, 2011
Stephen L from Gaithersburg, MD recommends this vacation rental
The villa is very conveniently located. You can get to the gas station, market, and shops/restaurants in Cruz Bay within a few minutes. Breezes on the porch were great and seemed to keep the insects away. Covered parking is a nice bonus. We will definitely
return next year to this villa.
Thanks so much for taking the time to provide us with feedback on your recent stay at Eaglesnest. We agree that the location is fantastic and the views and breezes and covered parking are all positive attributes to Eaglesnest...and look forward to your return visit.
PS-we're adding more landscaping later this year and just got other inside 'goodies' as well!!
Stayed 5 days in
June, 2011
Chuck M from Carmel, IN recommends this vacation rental
Very nice, my family really enjoyed eagles nest.
Thanks so much for your feedback. Please return soon!
The VIVA Team
Stayed 13 days in
May, 2011
Peter and Linda G from Seattle, Washington recommends this vacation rental
This is the second stay for us at Eaglesnest. This property is a great value. Yes, the property is a bit dated with it's interior decor but location and layout more than make up for that. After almost 20 yrs of villa rentals, this one is in our top five
and Viva Villas is #1 for us. Very attentive to clients needs, wishes and concerns.
Thanks so much for your feedback. We are humbled by your response.
The VIVA Team
Stayed 8 days in
March, 2011
George K from Wichita, Kansas recommends this vacation rental
We really enjoyed staying at Eaglesnest. It's a perfect family home. The location near town is very convenient. The views from the decks are incredible. The home is really well equipped and was very comfortable for 6 people. This is our favorite on St
Thanks so much for your feedback George. We look forward to your return visit!
The VIVA Team!
Stayed 10 days in
March, 2011
Thanks for taking the time to provide us with the feedback for your recent stay at Eaglesnest Kathleen. We're so happy that this year...like other years at the villa was fantastic and we look forward to your return.
The VIVA Team!
Stayed 9 days in
February, 2011
a guest from Bronxville, NY recommends this vacation rental
Overall the house was fine. We suugest room darkening curtains or blinds in the upper level bedrooms, unless you like to awake at dawn!
Thanks so much for taking the time to provide us with your feedback. We've experimented wirh dark colors/ shades of curtain materials but that left those upper rooms super dark throughout the day and that was not liked by some guests...we'll keep researching options that would be satisfactory to all guests.
Stayed 7 days in
December, 2010
Justin S from New York, Ny recommends this vacation rental
Eaglesnest is perfect for two couples or a family of four; the Eastern bedroom has the most spectacular sunrises imaginable; close to town, good driveway, no complaints.
Thank you so much for taking the time to provide us with feedback on your recent stay at Eaglesnest. We agree that the villa is in a super location, love the ease of use the villa's covered carport provides and also agree that the sunrises are quite spectacular. We're so glad you've seen the positive aspects of Eaglesnest "shine through" and would welcome your return visit to Eaglesnest and to St. John.
Happy Holidays from the VIVA Team!
John M from Wilmington, DE recommends this vacation rental
Thanks so much for your feedback! We will inform the owners the request for a hot tub!
Stayed 7 days in
November, 2010
Martha K from Portland, OR recommends this vacation rental
There were only a few negative things about the house. If I owned it, I would purchase a new refrigerator as it is one of the first things you see. Also, we got bit by some insect during our whole stay and we hoped it wasn't bed bugs - but they loved our
legs the most. We used bug spray but it didn't seem to help. I still itch.
Thank you for taking the time to provide us with feedback of your recent stay at Eaglesnest. We welcome your suggestions on how we can improve our services and the amenities at the villa. While the refrigerator functions perfectly, there is one rust spot we've observed and will be painting it over as soon as possible. We will also forward your request to the Eaglesnest owners-its important that they do not miss your suggestions as well. On St. John, we have "sandflies" and perhaps one of those bit you-it does itch. We regularly check our mattresses for bedbugs and will be even taking a further step this Season by installing protect-a-beds at all homes. Thank you again for your comments and we look forward to your return visit to our lovely island.
The VIVA Team
Marilyn & Sarah K from Tulsa, OK recommends this vacation rental
We had a wonderful time at Eaglesnest. It was even more beautiful in person than on the internet. We were also pleasantly surprised by the goody basket and supplies that were provided. The property is in a wonderful and convenient location. We also appreciated
the covered parking and relatively level driveway. I would highly recommend Eaglesnest to anyone looking for a vacation property on St. John. The staff was great and wonderful to work with. They took prompt care of any concerns that we had. Just couldn't have
been happier with our choice!
Thank you so much for taking the time to provide us with feedback on your stay at Eaglesnest. We're thrilled that you enjoyd your visit and that the villa met your needs and more!
The VIVA! Team!
Stayed 7 days in
August, 2010
Nancy C from Downers Grove, Illinois recommends this vacation rental
Fantastic!! Thank you so very much for your feedback...
Stayed 8 days in
August, 2010
Kate H from Beaufort, SC recommends this vacation rental
We loved it! great taste, and clearly been updated. The house has every kitchen untensil/gadget necessary to make it a home away from home. We only wished the interior were airconditioned because we ate at home so often and when you use the oven it gets
hot, but the breezes on the porch/pool were wonderful. easy trips to market, town, all the best beaches. We loved it!
Thanks so much for your feedback!
Stayed 7 days in
July, 2010
a guest from Falls Church, VA recommends this vacation rental
Eaglesnest was a great value. It has ample space, including substantial covered decks and a well equipped pool area. The panaramoic view spanned all the way from the Westin beach on Great Cruz Bay across the Carribean to St. Thomas. It was great to conclude
every day with dinner for six on the upper deck, prepared in the well-equipped kitchen.
Stayed 8 days in
June, 2010
Mike J from Gainesville, GA recommends this vacation rental
Thanks for your feedback
Stayed 9 days in
May, 2010
Cinda & Mike Z from Gurnee, IL recommends this vacation rental
We just spent 9 nights at Eaglesnest with our 3 children (22, 18 & 7). What a great house! It was perfect for our family. We loved floating in the pool and spending time on the deck. The location is ideal (very easy to get to town) and you will not beat
the view! I was also very pleased with the customer service from Viva. Every person we came in contact with was friendly and helpful. I would absolutely stay at Eaglesnest and use Viva again in the future.
Yeah!!! Thanks for your feedback. We look forward to your return.
Stayed 12 days in
May, 2010
During our 2009 stay on St. John we were able to preview this villa and we are so glad that we chose it for our 2010 stay! The location was outstanding (we love the proximity to Cruz Bay) and the villa was very comfortable (the breeze on the deck cannot
be beat)...well appointed and clean. We enjoyed it so that we have already reserved it for our 2011 Caribbean vacation. VivaVillas were easy to work with and quick to answer our needs. You would not be disappointed if you rented this villa and/or any villa
thru Viva!
Thank you for taking the time to provide us with your feedback. We look forward to your return visit in 2011!
Stayed 7 days in
April, 2010
Janey Rockwood & Kyle J from Manhattan Beach, CA recommends this vacation rental
My husband and I got married in St. John in April, and we stayed at the Eaglesnest Villa. It was AMAZING! It blew us away, the location, the pool, the view, EVERYTHING. We are definitely going back. We hope that we will be able to bring our kids there
one day, it would have also been perfect for an entire family.
Thanks for taking the time to provide us w/ your feedback! We enjoyed having you as guests...the almost a fullyear that we've gotten to know you both has been a pleasure to the entire VIVA Team and we look forward to the opportunity of assisting you in the future.
Stayed 5 days in
April, 2010
Charles P from Longboat Key, FL recommends this vacation rental
Dylan was a great driver who should be recommended to all guests
Thanks for your feedback, Charles. We look forward to your return visit next year at Eaglesnest!
Stayed 6 days in
March, 2010
a guest from Virginia Beach, VA recommends this vacation rental
Enjoyed Eaglesnest and highly recommend the villa. Great views, convenient location and very good amenities. The Villa is comfortable and well equipped. All we had to bring was our bathing suits and snorkel gear! Also appreciate Viva Villas. Their website
is one of the best. They were easy to work with and provided helpful information which made our trip easier and more enjoyable.
Thanks for your feedback. Eaglesnest still is one of our favorites here on St. John.
The VIVA Team!
Stayed 7 days in
January, 2010
a guest from DC recommends this vacation rental
If we return to St John, we will return to Eaglesnest. The house is very well-situated: close to Cruz Bay so it's easy to get to restaurants and grocery stores, but it feels far away. The view is gorgeous and the outdoor space is superb. The decor in the
indoor space feels a bit dated, but who cares? The situation is fantastic and the layout works very well -- central kitchen and great room with bedrooms on either side. Worked perfectly for our family of four with children ages 3 & 5. Viva was also great.
Highly recommend.
Stayed 7 days in
December, 2009
Mike D from Burbon, IN recommends this vacation rental
Thank you for your feedback. We're so happy that your stay was perfect. Please return soon! St. John awaits!!
The VIVA Team
Tom & Cheri W from Brewster, MA recommends this vacation rental
Better than the pictures on the website. Very private and quiet. Definitely going again next year.
Thank you so much for your feedback. We're excited that you enjoyed your visit to Eaglensest. See you soon!
The VIVA! Team!
Stayed 9 days in
November, 2009
Tessie M from Chicago, IL recommends this vacation rental
The only negative comment would be that the pool was cloudy almost the entire time we were down there.
Thanks for being a repeat guest of Eaglesnest. We're happy that you enjoyed your recent visit! We're sorry to hear that the pool was cloudy and are looking into it ASAP!
Stayed 14 days in
November, 2009
Dan V from Hollis, NH recommends this vacation rental
Thank you for your comments. We're happy that you enjoyed your visit at Eaglesnst and in St. John. We do agree the carport at the villa makes for easy parking and optimal coverage and privacy. Hope to see you again soon!
The VIVA! Team
Stayed 5 days in
October, 2009
Wayne S from Fond du Lac, Wisconsin recommends this vacation rental
This was our second stay at Eaglesnest and probably won't be our last...need I say more? It is a very clean and comfortable. It has spectacular views and is very convienent to town.
Stayed 7 days in
August, 2009
a guest from Vancouver, WA recommends this vacation rental
We had a wonderful vacation. Eaglesnest worked out great for our trip. I thought I read that the lower bedrwoom had a mini fridge and microwave and it did not. We had to make some changes to who was sleeping were because of that but everything else was
great. I would def, stay here again. Great value, this isn't a new home but it is in good condition. The view is priceless.
While the property has never had these added amenities in the lower bedroom, they are worth considering. We will pass along your suggestions to the owners!
Stayed 9 days in
July, 2009
a guest from Charlotte, NC recommends this vacation rental
Stayed 7 days in
July, 2009
a guest from Gales Ferry, CT recommends this vacation rental
Stayed 7 days in
June, 2009
Heather & James P from Cochranville, PA recommends this vacation rental
This home was perfect for our family.
It had a beautiful(warm) pool. Views were amazing! Great location to town. Home was fully stocked! Viva Villa agents were the best I have ever delt with.. warm/friendly/always available. Loved having the car port for the days it rained! Cleaning service was
included (once a week - this was wonderful!!) The ONLY reason I did not rate the general condition a 5 was because the living area was a little small - furniture was rather outdated and there were bar stools at the kitchen counter that you could not use b/c
they were too small. However the dining area had a very large table with comfortable chairs. The 2 large decks made up for the small living area - as we spent most time outside enjoying the pool or breath taking views!! It was nice to have wireless internet
access too! Bedrooms were air conditioned & house had plenty of ceiling fans. Full size washer and dryer in separate laundry room. It was also nice to have the close line available on the first floor deck to hang towels. Would have liked the grill to be by
the pool -- it is off the kitchen area. Overall we loved staying at Eagles Nest and would highly recommend to anyone!!
Stayed 11 days in
May, 2009
We gave top ratings to all questions, but wanted to give much higher ones - especially to the property manager and the location/view. Instead of a 5, we would like to give those double or more!! Could not be happier. This was our 3rd time at Eaglesnest
and we look foreward to more return visits.
Stayed 7 days in
April, 2009
a guest from Billerica, MA recommends this vacation rental
We love Eaglesnest but my husband and I stayed in the bedroom by the pool this time and had a problem with mosquitos in our room. Our guests who stayed there last year had the same problem.
Thanks for your feedback. We will look into this immediately.
Stayed 7 days in
March, 2009
Craig S from Cedar Park, TX recommends this vacation rental
The Viva team did an outstanding job of pre-sale, pre-visit, and visit planning and logistics. The property was well represented and better than I expected (i.e. not over-sold). The materials about the area were complete and helpful. And - best of all
- the value (yes even in this economy) was outstanding. Congratualtions and thank you!
Denise K from Boston, MA recommends this vacation rental
We had a great time. One thing we would suggest is to replace the beach chairs as they are old and keep slipping.
And the sliding door on the downstairs room needs to be replaced it keeps slipping off the runner. Other than that it was great.
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Shooting first: what it means for Sony to go first into next-gen
by Andrew Yoon, shacknews.com, Feb 11, 2013 11:15AM PST
Sony is expected to announce its next PlayStation console at its February 20th press event. Every day until then, Shacknews will look at PlayStation's history, and analyze what that could mean for the company's future.
As many Star Wars fans know, shooting first is quite a big deal. Many believe that by releasing Xbox 360 a year before its competitors, Microsoft was able to thrust the brand from third place to second place, only behind Nintendo's massively successful Wii. PlayStation 2 also launched a year before the Gamecube and Xbox--outselling both of these consoles combined. One generation prior, PS1's year-long advantage had it outselling the late-coming N64 by more than a 3-to-1 margin.
Given those numbers, it's no surprise that companies want to make sure they are not left behind in the console race. These transitions give every manufacturer a huge opportunity, as previous success does not guarantee future returns. The top execs at Sony are all very aware of this reality: it only took one console--PS3--for Sony's plummet from first place to last place. It only took one console--Wii--for Nintendo to nearly quadruple its footprint.
For the past few months, both Microsoft and Sony have been playing "next-gen chicken," with executives from both companies putting on their best poker face. Sony has been keen on suggesting Microsoft would lead next-gen development. "Why go first, when your competitors can look at your specifications and come up with something better?," Sony CEO Kaz Hirai recently told The Times.
SCEA CEO Jack Tretton also echoed a similar sentiment, suggesting Sony wasn't in the race to get their machine out first. "We've never been first, we've never been cheapest, it's about being best," he told GameTrailers (via CVG). "And I think if you can build a better machine and it's going to come out a little bit later, that's better than rushing something to market that's going to run out of gas for the long-term."
So, why the apparent change of heart? Why is Sony rushing to announce its console before Microsoft?
It could be a sign of confidence. If rumors are to be believed, it appears that the upcoming systems from Microsoft and Sony will be largely similar, with both consoles using pretty much the same CPU and GPU combination. From a specs perspective, it seems that the only real difference between the two systems will be the amount of RAM both consoles can use--and early reports suggest the new PlayStation will actually "power past the new Xbox." In fact, Digital Foundry recently concluded, looking at what it assumes to be final spec of both consoles, that "Orbis looks like the tighter, more powerful, more games-focused design." By revealing a more powerful console first, Sony will certainly make a splash--something that could potentially lessen the impact of Microsoft's eventual unveiling.
Sony could be doubling down its focus on the hardcore gamer with the next PlayStation console, a market that is being increasingly marginalized by "casual" friendly mobile and social games. Couple a more capable hardware solution with Sony's staple of first-party developers and a free-to-access PlayStation Network, Sony could position themselves as the more impressive alternative to Microsoft's next console, which will undoubtedly increase its focus on multimedia functionality.
Of course, Sony could be rushing its PS4 announce simply because it has no other choice. The Japanese hardware giant has been financially troubled for some time, with eight consecutive quarters of losses. Take a look at Sony's stock, which has been hammered over the years. Sony needs investors--and not just gamers--to get excited for their company again. After the most significant drop in four years, the company clearly wants to deflect bad news with a big, bombastic press event.
At this point, it seems likely that not only will Sony announce its next console before Microsoft, but will release their new hardware first as well. It seems analysts were right, with RW Baird's Colin Sebastian saying in 2011: "between Sony and Microsoft, we expect Sony to be first to market perhaps as early as 2013." But, going first isn't necessarily the best move. Let's not forget that Sega launched the Dreamcast a year before PS2--and exited the console market two years later.

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