I know how much you all love watching the webcams located around the island. Well, I have a few more to share with you all today.
Want to see a couple of new ocean views? Then check out the webcams at La Jolla Caribe. This villa has one that overlooks Cinnamon Bay with views of Francis Bay, Jost van Dyke and beyond. Its other webcam looks towards Peter Bay with peeks of Lovango and Congo cays too. Check them out:
The last webcam I’d like to share with you is from our friends over at The Windmill Bar. They have a newish stage cam, so you can now watch live music with one of the best views on St. John!
Moss Henry at The Windmill Bar Saturday afternoon
Check it out live:
One really cool thing about these webcams and all of our webcams is that you can rewind them a bit. Missed the sunset? Not a problem! Just scroll back! I do it often actually.
You can see these three webcams, and all of our webcams, on Explore STJ’s webcam page at www.explorestj.com/webcams. Check it out 24/7, 365 days a year. Enjoy!
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After six long days, the road up Jacob’s Ladder has finally reopened, thanks to the hard work of several St. John residents.
The road leading to the Westin had been closed at Jacob’s Ladder since last Friday morning when a truck carrying a crane slid backwards down the street and crashed. The crane blocked the roadway, creating a traffic nightmare in Cruz Bay.
Crews worked diligently to flip the crane and remove it. That finally happened yesterday afternoon, and crews worked into the night to clean up the roadway. It is now fully reopen as of Thursday morning.
I would like to thank everyone here on St. John who worked to make this happen. I recognize it was no easy feat, and we all appreciate your efforts.
The road between the basketball courts and the top of Jacob’s Ladder (en route to the Westin) remains closed as of Tuesday night. It is expected to remain closed until Thursday at the earliest.
Drivers are getting rerouted through Contant Point. This is the road that starts/ends at the basketball courts and also at the top of Jacob’s Ladder (the steep hill). There are cars on the side of the road and spilled/dry concrete in separate areas on Contant Point Road, making it one-lane only at times. Drive slowly and with caution. This is also a neighborhood that has children, so please be mindful of that.
Public Works announced Tuesday that the road should be cleared by Thursday.
Public Works also said there will be a power outage on Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. This is needed to safely remove the crane that fell off of the truck last Friday. They did not say which areas or which feeders will be affected.
E-C Service Station – the gas station ear the basketball courts – closed temporarily this afternoon. It will reopen February 24th. The gas station closed in order to upgrade its fuel system. This has nothing to do with the crane issue on the road just past it.
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The Colombo’s Smoothies food truck is no longer on the property.
Update: I just received a call from the new owner of Colombo’s. He said that the business has officially been sold, and that he has a lot of great new things in the works. The smoothie truck moved up the hill, and it will be reopening soon. Stay tuned for more info!
Original story below:
Today’s post is about something and nothing at the same time. 🙂 The Colombo’s Smoothies food truck is no longer on the property. The business has been closed since late August. I am uncertain if they plan to open elsewhere.
The Colombo’s business listed for sale last June. The listing was for the brand and the lease, not for the land itself. The asking price was $350,000. Here is a bit of the listing:
Step into a rare opportunity to own a multi-concept business located on the scenic island of St. John USVI, it combines a beloved smoothie stand, bar, and restaurant as well as a peaceful eco campground. Offered together as a complete package. Colombo’s is a well-established fully functioning roadside favorite, known for its fresh tropical smoothies, friendly service, and panoramic hillside views. The stand has a strong reputation as a must-stop refreshment spot. Just behind the roadside restaurant lies the opportunity to revitalize the campground.
The business went under contract just over a month ago, but has yet to close on the MLS. I first noticed that the actual food truck was no longer on the property this past Sunday. Are they moving elsewhere? I have no idea. Is the business closed forever? I have no idea, hence why this post is about something and nothing at the same time. 🙂
If I learn anything more, I will definitely share it with all of you. Let’s hope we haven’t lost yet another longtime St. John business.
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This home has it all. It is located directly on the water. It has been lovingly-maintained over the years, so it is in impeccable condition. It is a nice, flat parcel which would be great for gardening. It is owner-occupied, so you can move in immediately. And you know what else it has – a recent, major price reduction!
The two bedroom, two bathroom home is a rare find. It may be familiar to many of you, as it’s know as the house with the blue fence right beside Miss Lucy’s. It is located on Friis Bay, so there is direct water access and even a small beach on the property. It gets great breezes and sunrise views. Check out a few pictures:
This property blends island charm with quality construction. It features concrete and native stone, copper gutters, custom louvered windows, and granite countertops. Step onto your seaside deck and enjoy the soothing sound of waves, refreshing sea breezes, and snorkeling just steps away. Set on a flat, easy access parcel, the property also includes a parcel directly across the road — ideal for a second house, expanded compound, or preserved green space.
This home was just dramatically reduced to $1.1 million. That is an AMAZING price for this property. The owners are motivated, so interested parties are encouraged to make an offer.
This property is listed with Rosanne Ramos Lloyd of 340 Real Estate. If you are interested in this property, or if you would like to learn more, please contact me at jenn@explorestj.com or 203-376-3786.. I am a licensed real estate agent with 340 Real Estate, and I am happy to help you find your next property here in St. John. Please contact me to learn more about St. John real estate.
Saturday night at 6 p.m. – The road remains closed.
A large crane rolled off of the back of a truck on Jacob’s Ladder early Friday morning, creating an absolute traffic nightmare in Cruz Bay. The road remains closed as of Saturday night, and it does not look like it’s going to reopen anytime soon.
The truck was driving from Cruz Bay toward the Westin early Saturday morning. As it climbed up to the top of Jacob’s Ladder – the extremely steep hill between the gas station/basketball court area and the Westin – the truck began to roll backwards down the hill, it jackknifed, and the crane rolled off of the back of the truck. The crane flipped a couple of times before landing on the road. It now completely blocks the area, so vehicles are unable to drive up or down the hill. The crane also severely damaged a nearby home, but, thankfully, no one was hurt.
You can watch the video here:
Heavy equipment was brought in in an attempt to remove the crane, but so far, it hasn’t worked. The road remains closed as of late Saturday night. I do not believe that this is going to get fixed any time soon.
Traffic is being rerouted on Contant Point Road, which is very congested. There are several cars that park along that road, making it impossible for two vehicles to pass at once. In addition, there is a large amount of dried concrete on another stretch of that road, creating another one-lane area. It is an absolute mess.
So if you are coming from Cruz Bay, you have to take a right just before the basketball courts to get to the Westin, Great Cruz Bay, Chocolate Hole. Rendezvous Bay or Fish Bay. That road leads to the top of Jacob’s Ladder. If you are coming from the Westin area, you have to take a left at the top of Jacob’s Ladder and you will get back onto the main road at the basketball courts. You can still access E-C Gas Station and Pine Peace while the road is closed.
So, if you have a little extra time, please take Route 10 to Route 104 (or vice versa) – these are locally-known as Centerline and Gifft Hill roads – to get around this area if you are able to. If not, give yourself a lot of extra time. It has been taking people 15-20 minutes to get around the detour in a spot that usually takes about 30 seconds.
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