Harbour House Villa - Buyer Information

	Utilities
The Virgin Islands Water and Power Authority (WAPA) produces and distributes electricity and desalinated water for all three islands. Most homeowners use cisterns to collect rainwater from their roofs. If you live in a condominium, water collected in your cistern is usually metered at approximately 5 cents per gallon.
Telecommunications
Internet connection can be obtained through AOL, ATT WorldNet, as well as Innovative Telephone, Choice Communications, and Virgin Islands Paradise Free Net (a free online service), as well as many other computer online companies. Western Union, World Communications, and AT&T provide international telex and telegraphic services.
Mail Service
Mail is provided through the U.S. Postal Service as well as Federal Express, UPS, DHL, and American Airlines.
Miscellaneous
Grocery prices are approximately 25% higher than in the Washington, DC area and 20% higher than in Puerto Rico. And, please remember that we drive on the left.
How Easy Is It to Rent Homes/Villas and How Much Rental Income Can I Expect?
With only 2 hotels and a few small inns on the island, demand for rental homes on St. John is consistently great. Depending on the time of year, every home on the island could be rented out! Most homes on the short term rental market are managed by one of the dozen or so excellent rental management companies on the island.
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