Location: Cruz Bay, USVI - St. John, Caribbean (Only minutes away from Town & National Park Beaches) View Map
Accommodations: Villa, 2 Bedrooms, 2 Baths (Sleeps 2-4)
Upstairs or down, inside or out, the views, privacy, comfort, and romantic ambiance of this intimate, elegant villa will delight you.
Clinging to the hillside above Cruz Bay, Perelandra's breathtaking views sweep from the deserted cays nestled in the Windward Passage to the sailboats skimming through Pillsbury Sound to the spectacular sunsets resting upon St. Thomas. Later in the evening, St. Thomas' twinkling lights provide a romantic backdrop to your evening.
The villa's perfect location offers proximity to town -- with its ferries, restaurants, and shops -- and to the world-famous National Park beaches of the North Shore while also providing complete privacy among lush landscaping.
Perelandra offers two luxuriously appointed bedrooms -- each with its own air-conditioning, and two large bathrooms -- each with a large walk-in shower.
This meticulously-crafted home includes cove molding, mood lighting, Saltilo tiles, exotic woods, and ceiling fans throughout. Glass tiles set in the vaulted ceilings bathe the living areas in light.
Doors from both bedrooms and the great room open out onto one of two levels of wrap-around decks and verandahs, which in turn, lead to the beautiful, refreshing pool. Perfectly sized to be large enough to cool off and exercise in (10 x18) but small enough to warm up quickly in the sun. While the pool area provides beautiful views of the ocean and St. Thomas, others can not view you as it is surrounded by garden walls and verdant foliage and flowers.
Perelandra is very-well provisioned. Its kitchen provides everything you'll need to fix snacks for the beach, make your own exotic drinks to sip poolside or while watching the sunset, or to prepare that romantic dinner for just the two of you. Special kitchen features include a large side-by-side refrigerator with ice-maker, range with built-in griddle, chef-quality pots and pans, and designer dinnerware.
Additional amenities also include a new Washer and Dryer; phones upstairs and down, with answering machine; beach chairs and towels; and picnic coolers. See extensive list below of all additional amenities provided for your comfort and convenience. All items are top quality.
Perelandra is perfect for a romantic interlude for the two of you, for two couples vacationing together (bedrooms are equally desirable), or for a small family with older children.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning: a/c unit in each bedroom
- Washer: in the unit
- Dryer: in the unit
- Linens Provided: Designer linens, Beach Towels
- Off Street Parking: Private Driveway
- Beds
- Queen Bed (2)
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV
- DVD
- VCR
- Video Library: Many videos & dvd's
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Music Library: many cd's; stereo is IPOD-ready
- Private Pool: clothing-optional
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen: new stovetop with built-in griddle, new refrigerator with ice-maker
- Cooking Utensils Provided: Well-equipped, high-quality cookware; all expected appliances inc. coffeemaker with grinder, blender, toaster.
- Refrigerator
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Catering Available: Call Cimmaron (on-island management company)
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio (2)
- Balcony (2)
- View/Location
- Ocean View: Spectacular unobstructed views surround you. Watch sailboats skim across crystal-blue Pillsbury Sound in the morning or look towards the deserted cays on your right or left, nestled in Drake's Passage; enjoy incredible sunsets together, then be mesmerized by the gathering dusk as it melts into the twinkling night lights of St. Thomas. One of the very best views in all of St. John!
- Communications
- Telephone (2) : With caller ID, answering machine; all local calls are free
- Other Amenities
- Designer dinnerware & furnishings; individually-programmable Safe for your valuables; Books, Games, Cards; Beach Chairs, Beach Bags, 1 Large & 1 Small cooler for the beach
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Not Suitable for Children: Due to pool & interior staircase, not suitable for children younger than 8-years-old
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters: 8-years-old
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Swimming
- Snorkeling/Diving
- Windsurfing
- Mountain Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Basketball Court
- Museums
- Miniature golf
- Horseback Riding
- Other Activities
- 2/3 of the island of St. John is protected National Park; swim, snorkel & dive in some of the clearest, most beautiful water in the world; relax on world-class beaches not ruined by high-rise buildings but rather surrounded by nature; GREAT snorkeling right from the beaches; watch bananaquits & hummingbirds right on our deck; if you're lucky you'll see our 'resident' iguana resting on 1 of the tree branches; as you explore the island, you'll see wild donkeys, mongoose, deer, pigs, cattle, goats, and chicks.
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
April 19 09-Dec 18 09 .. $2296/week (1-2 Guests) .. $2520/week (3-4 Guests)
JULY SPECIAL #1: SAVE $300 Sun 7/5 to Sat 7/11 $1650 1-2 guests $1860 3-4 guests
JULY SPECIAL #2: SAVE $600 10 nights 7/17-7/27 $2750 1-2 guests $3000 3-4 guests
Dec 19 09-Jan 02 10 .. $3990/week (1-4 Guests)
Jan 03 10-Apr 18 10 .. $3199/week (1-2 Guests) .. $3570/week (3-4 Guests)
Notes: non-crawling infants and children over 7-years-old are welcome;
Minimum Stays: 7-days High Season & Holidays; 5-days Low-Season
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Map & Owner's Profile
Perelandra: 2BR/2BA Villa with Private Pool/Spectacular Views
Year Purchased: 2002
Why the Owner Chose Cruz Bay
From the very first time I stepped foot on St. John 17 years ago, I have felt more at home on this island than I have anyplace else in the world. There is so much natural beauty here that I'm still amazed every time I turn a corner and catch a glimpse of that beautiful water. I love the beaches, the water, the snorkeling, the people, the restaurants but especially the peace, joy, and serenity I feel whenever I'm here.
The Unique Benefits at this Villa
Hands down, PERELANDRA has one of the best views on the whole island. I love stumbling out of bed in the morning, grabbing a cup of coffee, and waking up while sitting on the deck watching the world go by on the water in front of me, smelling the jasmine, seeing the bougainvilla and palms, watching the colorful hummingbirds and bright yellow bananaquits as they greedily drink their sugar water in front of me, and trying to decide which of the beautiful beaches we'll go to today. I love the location of PERELANDRA--that I feel like I'm in a very private garden the whole time I'm there but I can jump in a jeep and be to all my favorite beaches or restaurants or stores in 5-10 minutes or so.
Owner's Map of Cruz Bay
The only thing better than being on a beautiful National Park Beach of St. John is being there while holding your newest grandbaby in your arms. Can you tell I'm happy and at peace?
Property Photos
- Your view from Perelandra - Cruz Bay, St. John, USVI - US Virgin Islands Villa Rental
- Perelandra's pool - Cruz Bay, St. John, USVI - US Virgin Islands Villa Rental
- Relax on the deck and watch the world go by in a beautiful tropical setting - Cruz Bay, St. John, USVI - US Virgin Islands Villa Rental
- Watch the sunset from Perelandra's deck or great room or kitchen or bedrooms
- A Partial Nightime View from Perelandra's Deck
- Portion of Great Room (armoire has cable tv, cd/dvd/vcr player, cds, dvds,games)
- Portion of Great Room (fully-equipped kitchen in back with all new appliances)
- Upstairs Bedroom (sliding doors open to deck; a/c; ensuite bathroom)
- Downstairs Bedroom (sliding doors open to its own deck; a/c; en-suite bathroom)
- Wake up to this view from your bed each morning!
- Walk-in Shower
- Enjoy your very private, tropical surroundings at Perelandra
- Perelandra's Location: convenient but private
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...Your home is beautiful & WOW what a view!! :-)... Thank you again for your hospitality. We enjoyed every moment. We will also be back!!
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What a beautiful home! There is no better place for us to celebrate our 10th anniversary than Perelandra. The view from the deck is like something from the movies. This was our 2nd time to the island and we are hooked for life. I can't imagine any other place than this that truly fits the description of "paradise"... All in all, it was a wonderful trip in a beautiful home. Thanks so much for your hospitality. We will definitely be coming back!
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We have to leave tomorrow for nasty Chicago (12" snow, 20 below). This was our 7th time to St. John and 1st stay in this lovely home. My favorite thing to do was to watch the sunset every night from the deck... The view from the upstairs bedroom is great: the sun & sea in the a.m., twinkling lights from St. Thomas at night... [We started coming to St. John] 20 years ago; it's more built up and more traffic of couse but the views are the best of anywhere I've been (Cinque Terre in Italy is 2nd). Thanks to Cynthia for all her help and for calling. Our weather was a perfect 82 degrees and sunny EVERYDAY!
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We've had a wonderful time and can't wait to come back. Saw lots of wildlife (iguanas, birds, goats, donkeys, mongoose); basked on beaches; sailed; rang in the New Year on Jost Van Dyke and enjoyed amazing meals and vistas on our PERELANDRA deck...Thank you for sharing this with us!
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We had a wonderful time here. The children loved seeing the iguanas every morning in their trees and feeding the bananaquits and thrushes. The deck is a great place to sit and relax at the end of the day.
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Love this place/location/etc. Definitely coming back [to Perelandra] next year.
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Great week--our 4th in St. John and 1st at Perelandra... The villa was terrific--we grilled 3 times and at out 3 times...Pool was refreshing. Evening breezes were very pleasant. Views of St. Thomas from the deck, bed, and great room--absolutely amazing. Kitchen very well stocked. Love the shower. All in all a great week--to celebrate our 25th anniversary. Well done Cynthia!
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We got married on Trunk Bay and spent the rest of our honeymoon in St. John. Being at PERELANDRA was one of the highlights of our trip. The villa is extremely clean and had everything we needed. The best thing to do is just sit on the deck and watch the sun rise and set. We had a great private dinner at the Sugar Mill Ruins at Caneel after our wedding and some of the best snorkeling off of Waterlemon Cay. We will never forget this trip and can not wait to come back.
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Our 1st visit to St. John--the 1st of many, we hope :-). PERELANDRA was the perfect jumping off spot for our adventures around the island. The villa has everything one could need, and more--thank you for sharing this treasure with us!
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We had a wonderful time on our first trip to St. John. We loved the house--it was perfect for our family (2 boys, 11 & 15)...We ate most dinners on the deck...We loved our stay, our adventures, and our time at Perelandra--Thank You