BVI Rental Villas:

Many tourists who come to St John Island come here looking for the unique experience offered by the tiny island. So, it's only natural that they want a different experience here, not the regular hotel and resort stuff that they have been doing all their lives.

Fortunately, St John is one of those places where you can find many, many rental villas. In fact, BVI rental villas are so wide and varied that you can easily find a villa to suit even the most finicky traveler.

The cream of BVI rental villas is located on two parts of the island, in and around the Cruz Bay and the Coral Bay. Besides these, you can find a number of villas scattered along the hillsides and in other parts of the island.

If you're new to this kind of a living experience, you would definitely want to know what's so special about the experience. What's in it for you? Plenty.

In general, BVI rental villas offer you a homier and more intimate environment when compared to hotels and resorts. The first among these is the lack of crowds. Your villa will house a very limited number of people. If you're traveling in a group, you can enjoy the pleasure of living with your group exclusively.

For worshippers of privacy, BVI rental villas are a haven when compared to touristy hotels. Their facilities are great too. In most cases, these villas have separate living, dining and bath areas. Many of them even spoil you with indoor spas and pools. Of course, you can expect these to be pricier than the bare-bones, no-frills villas.

Another great advantage of choosing a BVI rental villa over a hotel or resort is the kitchen. You get a fully functional kitchen or kitchenette, which is great because you don't have to subject your palate to the vagaries of hotel folks. Besides, on those days when you're in a mood to try out some authentic, homemade local food, you can go ahead and whip up whatever you want! Keep in mind, food is generally expensive on the island.

Most BVI rental villas have great services and facilities to offer their guests. Depending on how much you're shelling out, you can expect weekly or daily housekeeping and cleaning services. In the luxury villas, you can even get servants, cooks and concierge services as a part of the package. Mind you, these extras come at a huge price.

Of course, you need to remember that BVI rental villas are different from hotels and resorts. So, don't expect restaurants, gift shops or water sports centers, though a few rental villas do offer pools, spas and diving gear. But, you'll definitely not have anyone to wait on you hand and foot. So, if you need a glass of water, you'll have to pick it up yourself!

Bottom line? Choose a place to stay depending on your personal preferences. If you're honeymooning or traveling in a big group or have a particular purpose, you're better off renting a villa. If you'd rather have everything taken care of by someone, then, a hotel is your best choice.