Beth Runkle 
POWER/ELECTRICITY … It’s A Good Thing!! On island, power can be a bit… well, unpredictable. Locals often joke with their famous “WAPA comments” (that’s the Virgin Islands Water and Power Authority, for those not in the know). Whether it’s a passing storm, routine maintenance, or just a mysterious island quirk, the electricity can—and will—go out. … Read more
A Splash of Color Makes Us Happy!! You would think on a Tropical Island in the Caribbean, every house would be painted in fun, bright, tropical colors. This is not the case. Do you remember that house at the top of La Grande Princesse Hill? Do you remember the color it was? If you haven’t … Read more
Our dream of owning a home in the Caribbean had finally come true after years of planning. What we didn’t realize was that this was only the beginning of the adventure. Much like starting a family, the real work was just about to begin. Before we could “bring the baby home” (or share our home … Read more
If you were asked about where the wine opener, the drink stirrers, zip lock baggies, or the first aid kit were at home, you’d have them and you would know exactly where to find them. Here at Casa de Vista, we have tried to think of everything (that you may need during your stay) and … Read more
I was actually in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina (2016) with my Best Friend at her vacation rental when I got the call from Brian that our offer to purchase our St Croix vacation rental was accepted. We immediately went to work finding my inspiration pieces to start our decorating plan for the not-yet-named … Casa … Read more