Location: North Shore, USVI - St. Croix, Caribbean (At Salt River, Overlooking the Salt River National Park)
Accommodations: House, 4 Bedrooms, 4.5 Baths (Sleeps 8)
Live the sweet life in an elegant, hilltop villa that links St. Croix’s intriguing past with today’s most luxurious lifestyles. This charming, West Indian great house embraces a 40-foot private pool and overlooks the sea with a stunning view of the Salt River Bay where Columbus arrived with his fleet in 1493.
Enter through double gates of solid mahogany to a spacious outdoor gallery. Here, catch up on your reading in a colonial planter’s chair under the shade of palm trees, or stretch out on one of three decadency cushioned, lounge beds and enjoy the sun or the stars.
A breezy gazebo is perfect for lunch, complete with a handy grill and speakers for background music. And at cocktail time, Harry’s Bar is irresistible—it’s your own private poolside pub!
From the pool area, Harry’s Bar leads into a magnificent Danish yellow great room and dining area with a spectacular window wall facing the Caribbean. Shutters lower at the touch of a button if you decide to darken the room for a movie and an armoire entertainment center is complete with DVD/VCR, iPod docking station, satellite television, and even Sirius radio. Ahead is a crisp white kitchen with all the culinary gear you might need.
The villa’s bedrooms all face the pool through individual French doors and are decorated in subtle tropical hues with tasteful classic West Indian-style furnishings. All four have private baths and air conditioning to use if you wish, though island trade winds will provide natural cooling. You’ll appreciate thoughtful touches provided for your stay-bath amenities, beach towels-even Sugar Bay House dressing gowns.
Running the length of the pool are three bedrooms. Two have twin beds that can be converted to kings, the first in spun-sugar pink with a shower/tub bath and the second in powder blue with Wedgewood accents. The third bedroom, with its soft mango glow and palm theme accessories, houses a king-size four poster bed.
At the end of the pool, steps lead up to the fourth bedroom’s pavilion with pale lime green walls, a queen-sized four poster bed, and tester canopy overhead. This spacious suite has its own wet bar with refrigerator, and another set of French doors to a patio.
Rooms feature high, beamed ceilings, traditionally employed in island residences for centuries and throughout the house are finely-crafted mahogany furnishings inspired by the plantation era, including hand-made local tiles in Danish yellow. Look closely you’ll see inlaid accents carved from authentic ballast brick brought to the island on 19th century sailing ships that carried sugar and rum back to Europe.
From the great room or the pool area, watch sailors come and go on the great bay below an outdoor museum designated as the Salt River Bay National Historical Park and Ecological Preserve. Tour the park’s Visitor Contact Station, enjoy a refreshing swim at its white sandy beach visible from your villa, or stop by the marina to arrange a guided kayak expedition through the bay. And if you are a Scuba diver, or would enjoy learning, everything you’ll need is available at the marina’s dive center.
Your villa is ideally located at the center of the island’s north shore, an easy drive to either of the island’s two colonial towns, Christiansted or Frederiksted, for shopping, sightseeing, and fine dining. And just minutes away is Cane Bay, a spot favored by locals for its diving, snorkeling, and beachfront restaurants.
Whether you choose water sports or exploration to fill your days, you’ll find Sugar Bay House to be an ideal base. But you may decide to spend most days simply enjoying your delightful villa a destination itself that you’ll want to return to year after year.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning: In bedrooms. Ceiling fans and trade winds cool the Great Room.
- Washer: In the house for the guests use only.
- Dryer: In the house for the guests use only.
- Linens Provided: Luxury high count Egyptian cotton sheets and towels. Pool and beach towels also provided.
- Beds
- King Bed: Feather mattress provided for extra comfort.
- Queen Bed: Feather mattress provided for extra comfort.
- Twin/Single Bed: Twins can be converted to King beds with prior notice.
- Crib
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV: Sirius available through the satellite.
- DVD
- VCR
- Video Library
- Stereo System
- Music Library: Ipod connection available so you can access your personal music library.
- Private Pool: Pool is 20 ft by 40 ft and 3ft 6 inches to 9 feet deep
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided: Basic condiments also provided.
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Catering Available: Personal chef service can be arranged through our concierge service. Provisioning also available.
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio: 2500 square foot outdoor living area with shady and sunning spots.
- Gazebo
- View/Location
- Beach View: Overlooks Columbus Landing beach.
- Ocean View: Overlooks the Caribbean Sea, Sugar Bay, and Salt River Marina.
- Water View: 270 degree spectacular waterviews
- Communications
- Telephone (3) : Local calls only. Please use calling cards for long distance service. Voice mail available.
- Cell Phone
- Broadband Internet
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Other Amenities
- Airport "Meet & Greet" service included, mid week cleaning included, provisioning service available, access to concierge service, Ipod docking station available to play your own music through the indoor and outdoor speakers, open "trust" bar, caretaker on premises but privacy insured.
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly: Small pets only. Please provide details of pet in order to see whether suitable.
- Handicapped Accessible (may have limitations)
- Wheelchair Accessible (may have limitations)
- Kid Friendly
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Parasailing
- Jet Skiing
- Shelling
- Swimming
- Snorkeling/Diving
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Museums
- Horseback Riding
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
$3750-$5950/week
5 day minimum stay.
We Require an Initial Deposit of 50% to Confirm
The Remaining Balance, and 8% VI Hotel Tax is Due 45 Days Prior to Your Arrival.
A Damage Deposit is Not Required But the Cost of Any Damage Will Be Charged.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Credit Cards Accepted:
Property Photos
- The Pool With Magnificent View Over The Ocean And Bay - St. Croix Rental
- Enjoy A Shady Dining Spot With Views! - St. Croix Rental
- Outdoor Living At It's Best! - St. Croix Rental
- Enjoy a good book or listen to music in the Great Room
- Enjoy a cooling cocktail in your own poolside pub, Harry's Bar!
- The Queen Sized Master Bedroom
- The King Size Master Bedroom
- The Twin Blue Room
- The Twin Pink Room That Can Be Converted To a King
Vacation Rentals by Owner Listing #143126
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