Christiansted, VI

Back in the '50's, there was a bar / restaurant in downtown Chrisitansted that was "THE" place to be, especially on New Year's Eve. I'm told that people from all over came to Club Comanche to see the old year end and start the new one. Lucille Ball, John Wayne and Maureen O'Hara are but a few of the well known folks who hung out at this establishment.

Over the last decade, Club Comanche had gone seriously downhill. It was open, but you wouldn't know it. No one ever went there - it was like a ghost town. And the rooms, the few that were actually inhabitable, were dirty, dingy and sad.

Recently, some enterprising folks gained control of it and have been working hard to restore and revitalize the business. Wednesday they had a grand opening to show off what they've done and give us a taste of what's to come.

In my opinion, they have done an outstanding job. The rooms have been tastefully "restored" to their original charm. The beautiful original wide beamed wooden floors and ceilings gleam and the furnishings are simple, yet very tasteful with a Caribbean elegance.

Plain white linen tabbed curtains grace the plentiful windows, which overlook a lovingly restored courtyard on one side, or the azure waters of the Christiansted harbor on the other. On the harbor side, the rooms are "suites" - with a nice sitting area as well as bedroom and bath. Throughout the "complex," beautiful mahogany & cane caribbean loungers abound, all covered with fabrics in gorgeous caribbean hues. It's the kind of place where you just want to fall into one of the many sofas and read a book!

The bar, which is open air, is bridged to both sides of the property and is truly a nice focal point for gathering and enjoying the sites of Christiansted town and the busy harbor. Bench seats line the place and there are plenty of "stand up tables" which render the space perfect for large crowds - which I anticipate they will see frequently.

The Club Comanche is not completely finished yet - but it is obvious that it is going to once again be a hot spot here in St Croix. And thankfully, the new owners have taken great care to keep the wonderful "old Caribbean" feel to the place and have faithfully restored and enhanced this historical treasure. Truly, a Phoenix is rising from the ashes here in St Croix!

Enjoy our slideshow of the Grand Opening Festivities and visit my web site for information on retirement and relocation to St. Croix.

Kim Lucas, REALTOR
340-626-3758
kim@coldwellbankervi.com
www.kimlucasvi.com
www.retireinthevi.com

As I walked the streets of Christiansted last evening after attending the much anticipated grand opening of Club Comanche, a former St Croix "hot spot," I was just overwhelmed with love for this quaint town. I am so fortunate to live here among all these wonderful people and this gorgeous architecture. I can't imagine being more blessed.

The light was so nice, and the full moon was already up by 5:30 last evening. I couldn't help but snap some photos of the places I love in this little town. Note the first photo - the Namaste Cafe - a new coffee shop in town and delicious!

St Croix is such a lovely place to visit - and it is the best place on the planet to live!

Visit my website for details on relocation to St. Croix, and contact me with your real estate questions.

Kim Lucas, REALTOR
www.kimlucasvi.com
www.retireinthevi.com
kim@coldwellbankervi.com
340-626-3758

Have I mentioned how much I love this island!!! Oh my goodness, it is just so much fun here! Today everyone on the island, young, old, black, white, protestant, catholic, was IRISH!!! We all headed downtown in our green and had a huge parade! I believe this was the 39th year of this craziness - and it was so much fun! Larry (my husband) and I were on Norma's float. Norma is the proprietress of the famous "beer drinking pigs" bar in the rain forest here (the Domino Club). Here are some photos! Enjoy!