Today, we just started considering a week on STJ early summer, fairly last minute as usual! Couple things to think about..I believe most villas might have a 5 night minimum? If you can find a place you will need to reserve a car/jeep rental? unless you rely on the taxi's? Vehicles book up fast, the 2 week window we are considering I found one car rental is already booked up and need to call others now. If I were to try a 4 day trip with 2 families with kids I would probably stay at Gallows Point (walking to restaurants/shops) or the Westin for the beach and other amenities. Not sure I would try it, staying on St Thomas sounds more stress free and you could always pick a sunny day to ferry over to STJ, taxi to Trunk Bay for beach time with good amenities, taxi back to Cruz Bay and check out the shops before heading back to STT. Good luck planning!
I would not stay at the Westin for the beach - kids should not be swimming in the water there. It is routinely flagged for issues. Gallows is not very child friendly. If I were doing a quick stay on STJ and wanted a beach I would see if there were fill in slots at the Gibney Beach Cottages. Pricey but true beachfront. A vehicle will be key.
Villa Solaire on St Thomas is run by the folks at White Bay Villas on Jost. Waterfront and walking distance to Secret Harbor if you are looking for more of a private experience.
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