Beachfront East End of St John

Thank you Jill, Rob, Heather and Rob for staying at Seahaven. You guys were perfect guests and we hope you visit Seahaven again soon. As stated upon your arrival, we are expanding the rental area deck significantly and it should be completed by April of this year. Seahaven is on Privateer Bay Beach and there are multiple other East End beaches within a 5 to 10 minute drive from Seahaven. The driving time to Maho Bay on the north shore is a 25 +/- minute drive along the scenic roads. Cinnamon Bay, also on the north shore, is 5 minutes west of Maho Bay. Other North Shore beaches are just a few minutes further west along the North Shore Rd. Cruz Bay, on the west end of St John is past all the North Shore Beaches, is a 40 to 50 minute drive from Seahaven depending on which route you take and your driving speed.

Glad to hear you enjoyed your stay and that Seahaven met or exceeded your expectations. But sorry to hear about your experience with the historical amount of Sargassum this year which affected all of the Caribbean and even Florida. Most protected bays facing the southeast throughout the islands had the same issues. I wish there was someway I could have controlled Mother Nature and have the currents steer the sargassum past Privateer Bay but obviously I cannot. On the bright side of the historic amount of Sargassum this year, Sargassum is an essential and beneficial part of the ecosystem throughout the Caribbean. For Marine Ecosystems: Habitat and food source: Sargassum provides essential habitat, food, and breeding grounds for diverse marine life, including fish, turtles, crabs, and shrimp. Protection for marine species: Small marine organisms find shelter from predators within Sargassum mats, which also serve as nurseries for commercially important fish species. Essential fish habitat: In certain regions like the South Atlantic, Gulf of Mexico, and the Caribbean, Sargassum is designated as "Essential Fish Habitat" due to its importance for fish populations. Critical habitat for sea turtles: Sargassum is crucial for threatened loggerhead sea turtles, serving as critical habitat under the Endangered Species Act. For Coastal Environments: Sargassum helps protect beaches by reducing wave and wind erosion, stabilizing sand, and aiding in the formation of sand dunes.

Great news for future travelers to Seahaven. Even though this review rating was a 5 out 5, we know we can always make improvements and we wanted you to know we have adjusted the shower faucets to greatly increase the flow and the hot water. Water is still very much a premium on the island but this little compromise has helped make the showers a lot more enjoyable.