Cruz Views: Questions About 2 Bedroom Condos?

Teresa_Rae · Post by **Teresa_Rae** » Sun May 03, 2015 4:04 pm

We have never stayed at Cruz Views but we're trying to do a trip on the cheap.

For those who have stayed in a 2 bedroom unit, is this a good set up for parents with two young kids? We have a 2 year old (who will be in a Pack N Play) and a 5 year old.

Bliss is not available for our dates, and I believe that Bliss is the only Cruz Views condo with a spiral staircase, so I think we'd be dealing with a ladder? We could potentially put the kids in the master, but then I believe my husband and I would be in separate beds in the loft. Does the master bedroom close off, or is it open to the living area? I can't tell from the pictures.

Thanks in advance!

cocosmom · Post by **cocosmom** » Sun May 03, 2015 7:56 pm

We just stayed in #10. I do not do ladders since I fell off one and broke a leg. My husband went up to look and he said no way ...it is almost straight up. We didn't need it but just checked it out. The ladder is very heavy/sturdy but not a quick way down. The master has an opening that has shutters that you could close. The L -shaped couches were very comfortable and we did notice that one had a pull out under it. Not sure if there is a mattress . Maybe you can ask. I slept on the couch one night when my husbands snoring was annoying.. It was comfy. The master bedroom is dark and quiet for baby/kids sleeping I would think. PM me any questions.

Teresa_Rae · Post by **Teresa_Rae** » Sun May 03, 2015 9:25 pm

Ok, thanks for the info

RickG · Post by **RickG** » Sun May 03, 2015 9:58 pm

...and a friend of ours broker her hip and leg on a loft ladder in Coral Bay in January. I'm not a fan. We do like Cruz Views for a couple. We've done Star Villas units in Cruz Bay and been happy - Sky Top worked well for us.

Cheers, RickG

Teresa_Rae · Post by **Teresa_Rae** » Mon May 04, 2015 12:34 am

Yikes, Rick

Thanks for your thoughts, helpful as always!

ToonMann · Post by **ToonMann** » Mon May 04, 2015 8:53 am

You might also consider Battery Hill. All but one of the nine units there have two bedrooms and most of these have both bedrooms on the same floor with a bathroom in between.

TM

mahojim · Post by **mahojim** » Mon May 04, 2015 5:00 pm

Not first hand experience, but my sister and brother in law stayed on their first trip to STJ this past Feb at Cruz Views#10. While they had a great time, they said that the grill, cooler, and blender were all broken. Also they hardly ever had hot water for a shower. Whether or not they didn't know to get in touch with the manager, or just didn't want to bother, I'm not sure. They're very easygoing so probably just decided to go without.
When they got back and we talked about the trip, I told her that I definitely would have talked to someone while I was there. So she got in touch with them, and were told that someone would be back in touch with them. 3 weeks later, she tried to talk to see about it, and got the same response. I just asked her again about it and still, nobody has gotten back to them as of an hour ago.
Of course, they had a great time, but were not all that tickled by the fact that nobody really seems to care about the short comings that their unit had.
They obviously should have brought it up while on island.
This may be no help regarding this post, aside from don't wait until you're already gone to bring concerns up to management, because they are evidently not interested in any type of resolving any issues after the fact.
Smiles -
MJ

cocosmom · Post by **cocosmom** » Mon May 04, 2015 7:16 pm

We were at Cruz Views #10 last week and happy to report the grill works. ( two nights other people were grilling , not me!). Plenty of hot water but we never made blender drinks. Got to agree I would have called for sure if something wasn't working.

Teresa_Rae · Post by **Teresa_Rae** » Mon May 04, 2015 8:16 pm

Thanks TM, I'd looked into Battery Hill and the overwhelming consensus seems to be that it is quite loud there...with two little ones, I can't risk them (or us) losing out on sleep

BAILEYBAY · Post by **BAILEYBAY** » Tue May 05, 2015 9:24 am

I don't know your dates but check out Captains View. Its a 2 bedroom with fabulous views and a small shared pool. We stayed at Harbour View last year which is under Captains View. Its close to town, and yet, very quiet. Plus, BJ Harris was an absolute joy to work with. We loved it!!

psufan · Post by **psufan** » Tue May 05, 2015 10:11 am

I don't know what your dates are but have you looked at Rendezvous Villa? http://www.vrbo.com/358320# There are 3 units on the property. The patio area, pool and hot tub are shared. The owner, James, lives in the one unit. We stayed in the 1 bedroom cottage in February but got a chance to see the 2 bedroom unit during our stay as well. It looks very comfortable. James is really wonderful to work with and is totally unobtrusive. We really enjoyed our stay there. It isn't luxurious but certainly clean and comfortable.

NJsurfsup · Post by **NJsurfsup** » Tue May 05, 2015 2:47 pm

Would the 2 bedrooms at Coconut coast villas work?

Teresa_Rae · Post by **Teresa_Rae** » Tue May 05, 2015 2:51 pm

I had looked into Captain's View and Rendezvous Villa and they are both booked for our dates, but they are great options for another trip, thanks.

Nancie-Pa · Post by **Nancie-Pa** » Thu May 07, 2015 8:12 am

Have you tried Star Villas? Papaya ll is a 2 bd, 2 bath and I know there is another unit with it's own pool. It's on the Frank Bay side.

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