Charlette & Gary W. Vacation Rentals

Charlette & Gary W.

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Mom and I are the two faces at Sonnenskuss these days since dad's passing in '05. Dad was a champion swimmer and with the help of...

Mom and I are the two faces at Sonnenskuss these days since dad's passing in '05. Dad was a champion swimmer and with the help of a letter from Gene Tunney, was able to choose Key West, Fla. as his venue of choice to teach aquatic warfare during WWII. Mom, born in Germany (hence, Sonnenskuss) was a beautiful young ballet dancer. Two physical specimens and just married, the newlyweds were able to live together off base. Dad loved his active duty in Key West (their first son was born at the Naval hospital). He loved the warm temperature and the water. Decades later, mom and dad (Charlette and George) began taking regular winter cruises throughout the Caribbean on the 'Bremen'. In '67 mom read about Cinnamon Bay in the NY Times, followed by consecutive annual stays at the campground. Our family fell in love with St John, purchased a Serendip condo unit ('72-'730 and began the search for an ideal location on which to design and build a home in paradise! Mom and dad were always a 'perfect team'-proactive with enthusiasm- so, dad designed Sonnenskuss, loaded two 40' containers on L.I., NY (all bldg materials, appliances, jeep, etc.) and commenced building in '79. The apartment was never touched by a '96 hurricane which purged the house of it's wooden structure. Rebuilt in masonry in '98, Sonnenskuss winter seasons provided infinite joy for my parents and friends ... and continues to provide enjoyment for guests new and old. Welcome!

Listed on Tripadvisor since: August 2016

Languages spoken: English

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