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Skyway -the Best View on St John

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view from the top covered lanai for late afternoon drinks in the shade PERGOLA DINING AREA OUTDOOR LYNX GRILL  AND DOUBLE  SINKS READY FOR RELAXING A SOAK UNDER THE STARS BATHS STARLIGHT DINING KITCHEN AND GREAT ROOM PILLSBURY SOUND VIEW OF OVER 13 ISLANDS the view from great room BREAKFAST GARDEN DINING WARM AND SUNNY BEDROOM WITH PLANTATION FURNISHINGS FOUR POSTER BEDROOM queen size slighbeds

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Last updated: 05/16/2013
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  • Pets allowed:No
  • Wheel chair accessible:Yes

Serene and private location affording panoramic westerly views and sunsets with Culebra, St Thomas and 11 other Caribbean islands in sight! A five bedroom, five bath home offering four separate and unique dining and sitting areas, an outdoor poolside dining area permits star gazing at night and shade from the day time sun.

Keywords: Vacation Rental Home

Property Type

  • Villa
  • 4011 sq. ft.

Accommodation Type

      • Vacation Rental

      Meals

          • Guests Provide Their Own Meals

          Onsite Services

              • Housekeeper Optional

              Suitability

              • Non Smoking Only:

                please don't smoke here...morecollapse

              • Children Welcome
              • Wheelchair Accessible
              • Pets Not Allowed
              • Long-Term Renters Welcome

              Bedrooms

              • 5 Bedrooms, Sleeps 11, Beds for 10-11
              • Bedroom 1
              • Bedroom 2
              • Bedroom 3
              • Bedroom 4
              • Bedroom 5
              • Details:

                Queen size Beds (5) hand carved mahogany sleigh beds with elephant carved feet and four poster tuscan spindle beds with hand carved mahogany headboards, Twin or Single Beds (1) day bed in owners area den, Baby Cribs (1) available for rent in town , www.Islandbabyvi.com is great...morecollapse

              Bathrooms

              • 5.0 Bathrooms
              • Bathroom 1
              • Bathroom 2
              • Bathroom 3
              • Bathroom 4
              • Bathroom 5

              Kitchen & Dining

              • Kitchen:

                outdoor professional lynx grill in addition to jennair gas range ,GE stainless profile refridgerator with icemaker and water dispenser,...morecollapse

              • Catering Available:

                eastwestcatering.com speak with Julie the best!!!...morecollapse

              • Microwave:

                ge monogram...morecollapse

              Amenities

              • Air Conditioning:

                air conditioned bedrooms if you need it, id be surprised unless your from texas!!:)...morecollapse

              • Linens Provided:

                sheets, bath , and a beach towel for quests...morecollapse

              • Clothes Dryer:

                on site washer dryer...morecollapse

              • Washing Machine:

                on site washer dryer...morecollapse

              • Babysitter
              • Towels Provided
              • Parking
              • Hair Dryer
              • Parking Off Street

              Other Amenities

                  • Panoramic westerly hill top overlooking the Caribbean sea.

                  Entertainment

                  • Satellite / Cable:

                    sirius radfio, dish network top 200 bose ipod docks and whoe house bose stereo , dvd....morecollapse

                  • Television
                  • VCR
                  • Books
                  • Games
                  • Stereo
                  • CD Player
                  • DVD Player

                  Communications

                  • Telephone
                  • Internet

                  Pool & Spa

                  • Private Pool:

                    NaCl system utilizes salt coversion with no chlorine afterwash. Soft natural waters cool you....morecollapse

                  Outdoor Features

                  • Deck / Patio:

                    2200 sf of open pool and sun deck as well as 600sf of covered porch with dining area , and 450 sf under Ipe pergola for evening dining...morecollapse

                  • Lanai / Gazebo:

                    600 sf of shaded and breeze filled casual conversation or bridge playing area...morecollapse

                  • Wood Deck
                  • Outdoor Grill Gas
                  • Porch / Veranda

                  Theme

                  • Luxury
                  • Family

                  Location & View

                  • Ocean View:

                    located at the 811 ft peak of Gifft Hill, unobstructed and private views from over an acre of prime level land with one of few homes with grass seating! 180 degree views of over 13 Islands and the Caribbean sea to the northa and the azure blue waters of Pilsbury Sound to the west...morecollapse

                  • Water View:

                    wow what a view from here!! its better than the picture!...morecollapse

                  • Mountain View

                  Activities

                  • Health/Beauty Spa
                  • Tennis
                  • Swimming
                  • Wind-Surfing
                  • Hiking
                  • Parasailing
                  • Snorkeling/Diving
                  • Scuba Diving Or Snorkeling
                  • Snorkeling
                  • Deepsea Fishing
                  • ATM/Bank
                  • Massage Therapist
                  • Fitness Center
                  • Sight Seeing
                  • Horseback Riding
                  • Wildlife Viewing
                  • Shopping
                  • Shelling
                  • Scenic Drives
                  • Outlet Shopping
                  • Walking
                  • Ruins
                  • Restaurants
                  • Reefs
                  • Sailing
                  • Fishing

                  Other Activities

                      • staring at the stars
                       

                      Reviews

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                      • Over the top...literally

                        Over the top...literally

                        • Guest Tim _ NYC
                        • Date of stay 04/26/13
                        • Review Submitted 05/16/13
                        We had an amazing time at Skyway. The views off the back are some of the best in all of St. John. The villa was clean, modern, spacious and very comfortable. We were two couples traveling for fun. The house was stocked with all the items you'll need including coolers, beach towels, beach chairs and most importantly, snorkeling gear. The villa is a short 10 minute drive from Cruz Bay with great access to the Coral Bay side of the island as well. We cant wait to come back.

                        Recommended for: Families with teenagers, romantic getaway, families with young children.

                        Owner response: Tim, thats the greatest review ever its "Over The Top-Literally" thats how I feel at skyway! im on top of the world!! my sentiments as well!! thank you

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                      • What a picture perfect setting!

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                        What a picture perfect setting!

                        • Guest Carolyn
                        • Date of stay 04/12/13
                        • Review Submitted 05/06/13
                        The photos on line do not do this home justice. The spectacular views immediately lull you into vacation mode. the stresses of daily life melt away with every sunrise from this perfect locationand the gleeful feeeling that only vacation can bring was bolstered with every sunset. The views are truly amazing. The living space of our house far exceeded our expectations as well. The two master suites could be an ad for " coastal living" Magazine. The craftsmanship is stunning, the design of the rooms were only slightly overshadowed by the windows which allowed for such wonderful island breezes.Our children had plenty of space to play and lounge without getting on each others nerveswhich made the trip enjoyable.The kitchen-always the center point of action, is large enough to allow plenty of hands in the kitchen and at the same time allows the chefto partake in the great room fun happenings. Skyway was in a word. " Perfect! wqe will be back

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                      • Fantastic family and friends vacation

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                        Fantastic family and friends vacation

                        • Guest margie
                        • Date of stay 04/11/13
                        • Review Submitted 05/06/13
                        Our famly along with 3 other familieshad an amazingvacation at skyway and starstruck. the houses are spectacular, the viewsw are breat takong and it is a perfect vacation spot for families. the kids spent hours in the pools and the parents spent hours outside in the beautiful outdoor living areas taking in the views. The houses were spacious, luxuriousand had perfect gathering spots for our big crew. it was just perfect five stars!!

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                      • Skyway Was Perfect!

                        Skyway Was Perfect!

                        • Guest Karen S.
                        • Date of stay 03/16/13
                        • Review Submitted 03/24/13
                        We just returned from a magical week at Skyway. We were 5 adults and 5 teenagers. Everyone had their own space and the layout was perfect. The house is beautiful, the layout allows for both privacy and lots of interaction, and the view is the best on St. John. We appreciated the well-appointed kitchen, the beach chairs and snorkeling equipment, and the pool and hot tub. The house was convenient to Cruz Bay and to the beaches. We really enjoyed Cinnamon Bay (swimming, body surfing, snorkeling, kayaking), early morning hikes before the kids got up, dinners under the pergola, and the amazing sunsets. Lots of memories were made! We'll be back soon.

                        Recommended for: Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, romantic getaway, families with young children, girls getaway.

                        Owner response: Im happy you enjoy Skyway as much as i do! Its my retreat in paradise

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                      • Fantastic views with comfort and privacy!

                        Fantastic views with comfort and privacy!

                        • Guest beachlover
                        • Date of stay 02/22/13
                        • Review Submitted 03/07/13
                        The house is wonderful for a group of people. There were 10 adults in our party and since the bedrooms/bathrooms are separate from the living area - everyone had there own space! Smart layout! The views are spectacular, you do have to drive some fairly sharp high turns but it's well worth it! Jay has provided snorkeling equipment, beach chairs and coolers. We used them everyday - what a convenience, since most beaches don't have concessions or rentals. We have been to St. John a few times and will be back again. I would stay at Jay's place again, we were very impressed and comfortable. Thank you for everything Jay - you have a beautiful place!

                        Recommended for: Sightseeing, adventure seekers, families with teenagers, romantic getaway, families with young children.

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                      • 3 Families had a Blast

                        3 Families had a Blast

                        • Guest Steve M
                        • Date of stay 12/29/12
                        • Review Submitted 01/06/13
                        Thirteen of us had a great time at Skyway and St. John over the New Years Holiday! The house worked really well to have 3 families with the parents having plenty of private space and kids having their own rooms to get away and play. The view is spectacular, the house flows really well for a big group, the outside grill and dining table made for great dinners in a special setting. We had a blast! Denis from Online Vacations, Shane and Andi from Born to Rhumb, Margi and thge girls from Kekoa, all helped to make it a memorable week. We will be back! Steve

                        Recommended for: Sightseeing, adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, romantic getaway, families with young children, girls getaway.

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                      • Awesome

                        Awesome

                        • Guest Patrick L.
                        • Date of stay 12/15/12
                        • Review Submitted 12/26/12
                        Unbelievable Views! Villa had one of the best layouts I've ever stayed in. Master bedroom views were incredible. House had great amenities. The owner provided snorkeling and beach gear. He had someone meet us right from the Ferry. It was organized and very convenient. Very Clean and the pictures don't do the views justice.

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                      • Unbelievable Week

                        Unbelievable Week

                        • Guest Joey
                        • Date of stay 10/13/12
                        • Review Submitted 10/21/12
                        Five couples celebated my wife's 50th birthday, with a week at Skyway. Everything was perfect! We all agreed that the pictures on the web site do not do Skyway justice. The bedrooms are large, the furnishings are exquisite and the kitchen is stocked like a restaraunt. Skyway is a compound more than it is a house. Each couple had their own space and when we gathered in the family room and pool area, we were never crowded. The hot tub was great, the pool was great, our 6' x 6' shower in our bedroom was great. We hunkered down during Tropical Storm Raphael. Jay called to check on us and had a cleanup crew there early the next morning to make sure that the pool and grounds were perfect again. Staying at Skyway is like staying at your rich uncle's house. We all had the time of our lives. Thank you Jay for sharing Skyway with us. PS ... It is absolutely the best view on the island.

                        Recommended for: Adventure seekers, families with teenagers, romantic getaway, girls getaway.

                        Owner response: Thats what i like to hear !!! Thats the way i feel about Skyway as well Joey It is a special place and im glad you felt the Aura Jay

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                      • Trip of a lifetime

                        Trip of a lifetime

                        • Guest Rick
                        • Date of stay 07/14/12
                        • Review Submitted 08/12/12
                        We are frequent visitors to St John and we just returned from an incredible stay at SKYWAY and STARSTRUCK. We had 4 families consisting of 16 people. We needed large villas with equal accommodations within very close proximity to each other. We stayed in SKYWAY with another family and the other 2 families stayed in STARSTRUCK. SKYWAY was awesome. All 5 beautiful and comfortable bedrooms were used by our 9 people. The villa is well appointed and we had everything we could want, refreshing large pool and the beautifully spacious deck area where we enjoyed the best panoramic sunset views of St Thomas that St John has to offer. The great room and outdoor spaces easily handled our 16 friends for incredible dinners by the pool. The kitchen was a joy to cook in, it had everything. The outdoor cooking area is very nice surrounded by beautiful tropical landscaping. The villa is very convenient to Cruz Bay and the North Shore beaches. Most nights ended with all 16 people enjoying dinner under the massive pergola by the pool and drinks in the large hot tub. Jay, my friends in both of your villas wanted me to say thanks for a trip of a lifetime! Hope to see you soon! Rick, Donna and Sydney, Northern Virginia.

                        Recommended for: Adventure seekers, families with teenagers, romantic getaway, families with young children, girls getaway.

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                      • Skyway Trip

                        Skyway Trip

                        • Guest Peter
                        • Date of stay 04/14/12
                        • Review Submitted 04/23/12
                        We had an excellent week at Skyway with another family. The setup (with three separate sleeping areas - 5 bedrooms total) was perfect for several families or couples. Beautiful views and a huge patio that wraps around the house. The kids could have stayed in the pool all week and it was easy to watch them as the pool is directly in front of a gorgeous view.

                        Recommended for: Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, romantic getaway, families with young children, girls getaway.

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                      Skyway           2 - 4 persons    6 persons   8 persons   10 persons
                      Jan 5 Apr 20 $2014 7,000          7,500      8,500        8,750
                      Apr 20-dec 14   2013   $5,500          6,000      6,500        7,000
                      occupancy beyond 10 persons $500 per person per week
                      Thanksgiving             (Nov. 23-30      7,000
                      Christmas and New Year's (Dec. 21-jan 4    10000Week
                      President's Week         (Feb. 15 -feb 22     9,000
                      

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                      Last updated: 05/16/2013
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                      Owner info

                      Year Purchased: 2005

                      About the owner: my parents had a dream of sailing the west indies and at age 50.they sailed for years and chose st john for their home. since childhood , this been my home for 44 years i love the island, the water , and the people

                      Why the Owner Chose Gift Hill:
                      the best view on st john , and privacy unlike any other and gentle breezes from the east cooling

                      The Unique Benefits at this Villa:
                      breezes, view, nature and the stars, privacy


                      Contact us

                      • Primary: (401) 569-7447 (Rhode Island, USA)

                       

                      Photos

                      • view from the top

                        view from the top

                      • PERGOLA DINING AREA

                        PERGOLA DINING AREA

                      • READY FOR RELAXING

                        READY FOR RELAXING

                      • BATHS

                        BATHS

                      • KITCHEN AND GREAT ROOM

                        KITCHEN AND GREAT ROOM

                      • the view from great room

                        the view from great room

                      • WARM AND SUNNY

                        WARM AND SUNNY

                      • FOUR POSTER BEDROOM

                        FOUR POSTER BEDROOM

                      • covered lanai for late afternoon drinks in the shade

                        covered lanai for late afternoon drinks in the shade

                      • OUTDOOR LYNX GRILL  AND DOUBLE  SINKS

                        OUTDOOR LYNX GRILL AND DOUBLE SINKS

                      • A SOAK UNDER THE STARS

                        A SOAK UNDER THE STARS

                      • STARLIGHT DINING

                        STARLIGHT DINING

                      • PILLSBURY SOUND VIEW OF OVER 13 ISLANDS

                        PILLSBURY SOUND VIEW OF OVER 13 ISLANDS

                      • BREAKFAST GARDEN DINING

                        BREAKFAST GARDEN DINING

                      • BEDROOM WITH PLANTATION FURNISHINGS

                        BEDROOM WITH PLANTATION FURNISHINGS

                      • queen size slighbeds

                        queen size slighbeds

                      Vacation Rentals by Owner Listing #217473

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                      5 Bedroom / 5 Bathroom
                      Sleeps 11


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