POWER/ELECTRICITY … It’s A Good Thing!! On Island, the power can be a bit unreliable and you will hear the locals make “WAPA Comments”. The electricity going out is just part of island life … whether it is weather related or a possible WAPA (Virgin Islands Water and Power Authority) issue. I can tell you […]
Field Trips
Vacation Home Improvement: Exterior Paint
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 don’t […]
So … What’s the Name Going to BE?
Our dream of owning a home in the Caribbean had finally come true after years of planning. Little did we know that the journey that we were on was only just beginning. Much like having a child and a family, the hard work was about to begin. But before we could “take the baby home […]
The Details: We Tried to Think of Everything
If you were asked about where the wine opener, the drink stirs, 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) […]
The St Croix Vacation Rental Adventure Begins
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 […]
