Reef Madness

This was to be the trip of a lifetime. One month on the island, our favorite place on earth, and in the villa we had always dreamed of staying. Then the pandemic hit! It was a scary time! We were stressed to the max worrying whether to cancel or not. Well, the crew at Antares, was wonderful! They assured me that they would work with us and endured so many frantic emails with grace to ease my mind. As time got closer, they worked with us to reassure us about safety measures that they were putting into place. They made the check in as easy as possible. We were finally there! Reef Madness!!! We watched it go up and always wanted to stay there. I must say, it did not disappoint!!! There was nothing second class about this villa!! It is so beautiful!!! The kitchen was so complete! It was super comfortable. And the salt water pool was amazing after a day at the beach!!! We would hang on the edge of the infinity edge pool each evening and just watch the world go by. The stress of the past 6 months faded away!!! We loved the solar! That sounds a little odd, but with power being expensive on the island it was so nice to have guilt free air conditioning each night!! Also, the tropical storm, when the power went out, we had electricity thanks to the back up power source!!! It was fabulous!!! Stay in there a month was a dream!!! We did of course have questions and needs, but the Antares Group was always quick to respond and made us feel like we were their only guests and they were happy to help! We have a vacation rental in the mountains, and wish that our management company was as responsive as they are!! Even when my brother-in-law injured his knee, they obtained beach chairs that made it possible for him to enjoy his trip! To make a long story short, we hope that one day soon we can return to Reef Madness! It was just what the doctor ordered!!!

Thank you Cindy & Dan! We are so glad you enjoyed your time on island at Reef Madness! You were exceptional guests from start to finish and we greatly appreciate you working with us during this crazy new COVID era. We are dedicated to making sure our guests have the best time possible so we are happy to hear you had a stress free stay despite the pandemic. We loved having you as guests and we look forward to welcoming you back, hopefully sooner rather than later! -Your Island Hosts

replied by the owner (8/28/2020 5:22:27 PM)

Words just really can't do Reef Madness enough justice. This villa is absolutely perfect and we couldn't have had a better time there. The location, the layout, the amenities, the view (oh the view from the infinity pool), the details, everything is perfect! The villa is stocked for just about anything you can imagine; the bedroom suites are very spacious and comfortable. The kitchen and living area are fabulous and the kitchen is perfectly stocked for about any appliance or utensil you may need. We very much enjoyed the Sonos sound system; especially being able to listen to our beloved reggae music while enjoying the pool. The flowers outside the villa, lining the wall along the driveway and near the parking area are another nice touch - everything was thoroughly thought through when this gem of the Caribbean was constructed; we really cannot say enough about Reef Madness. We also cannot say enough good things about the Antares staff. From our initial inquiry and questions about the property to the booking process and then the check-in and check-out, everyone at Antares was wonderful! Everyone was always willing to answer any questions or help in any way they could and the responses were always prompt and professional. We traveled to Reef Madness just a few weeks after the island began re-opening amidst the Covid19 pandemic and the staff made sure everything was sanitized and provided all additional sanitation items we would need to help keep our peace of mind. The villa app was so wonderful to have and the information contained within the app was quite comprehensive and vast. They are amazing hosts! Our experience at Reef Madness and with Antares was amazing and made for an absolutely perfect and unforgettable return visit to St. John. We can only hope we are able to stay at this villa again (and soon!).

Thank you so much Andrew & Kristen! We are happy to hear you enjoyed your experience on St John at Reef Madness ~ even with all the covid craziness! We appreciated you working with us along the way. We agree this villa is truly a gem of the Caribbean! Thank you for letting us be your island hosts. We loved having you as guests and hope to hear from you again soon as well!

replied by the owner (7/28/2020 5:55:16 PM)

Our first time in St. John was simply incredible! The villa was immaculate and well-stocked in a picture perfect location with magnificent views of majestic Coral Bay. We had a fabulous time watching the sailboats from the infinity pool, visiting with the goats and watching the amazing sunsets from the deck every night. We loved the drive to and from the property and saw it as an adventure. Lastly, Kelsey at Antares was helpful in getting us settled and we greatly appreciated her hospitality. This property does not disappoint and definitely deserves a return visit.

Thank you Chip and Alaina! We are so glad you enjoyed your time on island at Reef Madness !! The goats appreciated the visits I am sure :) We loved having you as our guests and we hope to hear from you again soon! Happy Holidays! -Your Island Hosts

replied by the owner (12/27/2019 7:17:25 PM)

A beautiful house in the hills above Coral Bay! We have zero complaints with this property or Antares Property & Hospitality management. The house, pool and view are beautiful inside and out. The photos are very accurate. The furnishings, kitchen, and overall interior was very relaxing. Floating in the infinity pool with our favorite music quietly playing on the indoor/outdoor sound system was spa like. Serenity and a much needed unwinding was accomplished during our vacation. Of course there’s also the small detail of beautiful beaches that are less than 15 minutes away. The Coral Bay restaurants meeting local Coral Bay folks was enjoyed by this friendly couple from New England. We highly recommend!

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review! We are so glad you enjoyed your time on island at Reef Madness! We agree Reef Madness is a unique, conveniently located, serene property! We loved having you stay with us and we hope to see you again soon! -Your Island Hosts

replied by the owner (11/9/2019 7:06:37 PM)

Okay, I’m a little late to write this review, my apologies, BUT if you are considering renting this home even in the slightest, DO IT! You will not be disappointed. I can’t even begin to explain how stressed out I was in general because this was our first time flying and our first real vacation together, other than a cruise but that’s no big deal. Rosanne made everything smooth sailing for us. From the communication days before arrival, the check in process, recommendations on restaurants, site seeing, you name it - that girl knows her stuff! She’s very quick to respond and just the sweetest person! A few days before our departure they were expecting a tropical storm. They gave us the option to change our dates or we can still come and they will accommodate us as best as they could and oh boy did they! We were in the house boarded up a couple days but as soon as it passed, she had a crew there to open the storm shutters, clean debris, service the pool and more. We ALMOST got stuck on St. Thomas for two nights because the ferries were being closed - no problem because Rosanne and Elisha had a reservation for us at another location on STT incase that was to happen. Thankfully we made it over to St. John. We met Rosanne and Wayne, got a few groceries and a bottle of wine from Elisha (she is too sweet) before the storm and followed them to the home. It was so beautiful, clean and relaxing. We are picky mattress people - but the bed did NOT disappoint. Waking up to double glass doors and an infinity pool for a whole week was the cherry on top. Who wouldn’t be in heaven?! It’s safe to say we had an amazing stay, ate some GREAT food and met some even GREATER people! Aqua Bistro and their staff we’re some of the most kindest, free spirited people! I could go back just to visit them again and of course eat their delicious food ;) If you do end up visiting the island you have to go there, Rhumb Lines & The Tap Room. I could go on and on about the food but I think you get the point. The island itself is just absolutely gorgeous, the views are second to none. You have to get out there and see it for yourself. If you do, I highly recommend Antares Property & Hospitality. They really go above and beyond for you. I can’t express to Rosanne and her crew just how awesome they made our honeymoon. We loved our stay with them!

Thank you so much Kayla, for taking the time to review! We are so glad your honeymoon experience on island and at Reef Madness did not disappoint! We are dedicated to ensuring our guests have the best possible experience - even in less than perfect conditions - and appreciate hearing positive feedback! We loved having you stay with us! Thank you for letting us be your island hosts and we hope to see you again soon!

replied by the owner (10/21/2019 3:47:37 PM)

We really loved our stay at Reef Madness in Coral Bay, St. John. The villa was very upscale and beautiful with lots of island stonework. The pool was our favorite and the home was equipped with just about everything we could have wanted. The quaint little town of Coral Bay has grown since our previous trips and had at least 3 restaurants that we enjoyed as well two markets for groceries. I highly recommend Reef Madness! You won’t be disappointed!!!

Perched just above Coral Bay, you can't beat the views from this amazing villa! Totally renovated with care and attention to every detail, we loved every minute. The pool is stunning and the views are unmatched. The kitchen is equipped with state of the art appliances and has everything needed for your dining enjoyment. Beautiful and very comfy bedrooms with in-room baths. We loved watching the bananaquits at the bird feeder and relished the hike to Skinny Legs and Rhumb Lines at the bottom of the hill. Antares took fabulous care of us; it felt like we were family. Can't wait to return and HIGHLY RECOMMEND!

The title says it all. Everything about this property exceeded our expectations!!

Thank you Earl! We are so glad you enjoyed your time on island at Reef Madness! We cant wait to see you back on island again soon either! -Your Island Hosts

replied by the owner (6/10/2019 5:26:31 PM)