Location: Chocolate Hole, USVI - St. John, Caribbean (7 Min Drive to Cruz Bay, 10 Min Drive to Nat'l Park Beaches,) View Map
Accommodations: Villa, 4 Bedrooms + No additional sleeping rooms avail, 4 Baths (Sleeps 8)
Keywords: Villa
In the category of the ocean view villas on St John, Blue Agave Villa has location, location, location! It was completed in late 2009 on the best lot in Chocolate Hole. Blue Agave Villa has unparalleled privacy and A+ class ocean views! Our bedrooms are unexpectedly spacious with large ensuite bathrooms. Blue Agave was designed by a famous St John architect with outdoor living in mind by encompassing the pool and HUGE white travertine decks as the focal points of the modern island style villa.
A fabulous fact is that Blue Agave is on the sunny, dry, SOUTH side of St. John. It is low enough to hear the waves in Hart Bay, but high enough to have a 150 degree spectacular ocean view. Last year, a family friend arrived in darkness. In the morning we found her crying with happiness on the deck, sobbing that she had never seen such a breathtaking view.
The view from Blue Agave is of four St John bays from Hart Bay to Cruz Bay and the islands of Pillsbury Sound to the west. In the distance you will be able to see St. Croix and St. Thomas.
Year round spectacular sunset viewing on the pool deck is one the many pleasures awaiting you. Our family routine is that we are always home for sunsets and the ohhs and ahhs they bring.
The romantic twinkling lights of St Thomas will bedazzle you and your loved ones at night while you sip drinks, chat , and play games under the fans of the outdoor gallery. Our villa faces into the gentle, cooling trade winds.
Relax on the deck with a drink in your hand while you watch boats sail in the azure waters. From the extremely spacious deck, the sun arcs across the Caribbean Sea giving you ALL DAY sun at the pool. The two covered gazebos allow a choice of sun or shade at any time of the day. The view is magnificent from any spot.
The air conditioned bedrooms are unexpectantly large and beautifully decorated. Each room has a spacious in suite bath with a large architectural designed walk in shower. There are 3 king beds (one of which can be converted to two twins) and one queen bed. The mattresses are new and comfortable. Large windows allow for great airflow and views from every room.
The kitchen has the amenities that you have in your home. We dine in more than we dine out, since we have a better view than any restaurant on St John. We enjoy the casual dining style of grilling fresh fish on the deck while we visit with each other.
The owners of Blue Agave enjoy tropical plants and flowers. You will be delighted by the color and floral fragrances of Frangipani and Jasmine. Look for orchids in the trees. Other flowers include allemande, heliconia, Cinderella flower, bird of paradise, bougainvillea, red jatropha, dropping tears, hibiscus, ixora, and ginger to name a few.
Three large coconut trees give privacy from the dead end road to the pool, so that you can enjoy the pool in total privacy. Our lot is huge with magnificant landscaping. You cannot see any neighboring homes from the villa. Blue Agave will provide a relaxing romantic vacation for two and yet can accommodate a very small family event such as a wedding or reunion. Neighboring homes can be rented for additional guests.
St John is a friendly, laid back island. "Chillin" is the term used for relaxing here. Blue Agave Villa is so self-contained that you can enjoy being holed up in the villa poolside for days enjoying rest, rejuvenation and relaxation. (The closest grocery store is 2 minutes away.) When you do venture out, the beaches, world famous snorkling, and restaurants will delight you.
We have wireless internet and are located so that we have US cell phone service. Due to the terrain, this is rare on the island.
You can be away, but be connected.
Enjoyment is ready to be had at Blue Agave Villa, St John in America's Paradise! Please read our guest reviews.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning : New, Available in all bedrooms
- Linens Provided : New and Upgraded
- Washer : New extra capacity
- Dryer : New extra capacity
- Off Street Parking : Up to 5 cars on the street
- Beds
- King Bed (3) : 3 bedrooms have king beds. One of the king beds can be converted into 2 twins.
- Queen Bed : 1 bedroom has queen bed
- Crib : Pack and Play
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV : In living room and every bedroom
- DVD
- Video Library : 30 movie DVDs
- Video Game Console : X Box
- Video Games (15)
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Music Library : Various CDS and IPOD DOCKING STATIONS IN ALL BEDROOMS and living room
- Private Pool
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Catering Available : local caterers can be found online
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio : 2000 feet of decks. The pool deck has seating for 14 with 2 dining tables, 4 side tables, 10 chairs, and 4 chaise lounges
- Lanai : Outdoor dining areas and relaxation spots
- Gazebo : Gazebo by the pool has BBQ grill, table and chairs for relaxing by the pool
- View/Location
- Ocean View : Blue Agave has a 150 degree ocean view. The view is of 4 bays in St. John. In the near distance you can see St. Thomas and in the far distance you can see St. Croix. Dazzling Sunsets from the pool deck and outdoor dining Gallery.
- Communications
- Telephone : Portable phones in bedroom and living room. Blue Agave is located such that it has US cell phone service. Many villas on St John are blocked from cell phones by terrain.
- Cell Phone : Cell phone service is received at Blue Agave Villa.
- Broadband Internet : Cable attachment and wireless
- WiFi (Wireless Internet) : Cable attachment and wireless
- Other Amenities
- IPod docking station in each bedroom US Cell Phone Coverage is accessible Property Manager will meet guests at the Ferry Dock in Cruz Bay
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Handicapped Accessible (may have limitations) : The top floor is entrance level and has 2 steps up. There is one "master on main" bedroom. This is the same level as the pool and deck.
- Kid Friendly : No one is allowed on the pool wall! The large lot has fun places to run around in the gardens. There are games and movies for kids. Splashing in the pool is the highlight for kids. Outdoors, water, and sunshine are a formula for kid fun.
- Smoking Not Allowed : Smoking is allowed outside
- Activities
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Parasailing
- Jet Skiing
- Swimming
- Surfing
- Windsurfing
- Wildlife Viewing
- Fishing
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Miniature golf
- Horseback Riding
- Shelling
- Hiking
- Restaurants
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Other Activities
- Bird Watching, Tropical Gardens
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Last minute deals on our new villa....20% off if booked within 30 days of travel.
********************LOW SEASON HIGH SEASON CHRISTMAS/NEW YEAR
****************** 4/28-12/22 01/05-04/28 12/22 to 1/5
1-2 People/1 bdrm 2700/wk 4600/wk 5900/wk
3-4 People/2 bdrm 3000 4900 5900
5-6 People/3 bdrm 3300 5200 5900
7-8 People/4 bdrm 3600 5500 5900
plus 10% USVI hotel tax.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Map & Owner's Profile
Blue Agave- Dazzling Sunsets, Sunny Pool, Panoramic Ocean View
Year Purchased: 2006
Why the Owner Chose Chocolate Hole
We first went to St Thomas/St John in 1978 and had a enjoyable time especially on "Tony's Taxi". We returned to St John for a week at Cinnamon Bay with our sons. Everything about our trip was excellent. The donkeys, the taxi driver who gave us a tour of the island and our time on the beach was awesome. For the past 7 years we have been visiting friends on St John and decided that we should be a part of the island. The island is so safe and the locals are welcoming.
The Unique Benefits at this Villa
The Sunsets are incredible. A green flash can be seen when it sets on the water. We enjoy being outdoors, so the villa is designed to enjoy the breathtaking ocean views while swimming, reading, sunning, dining and relaxing. Visiting the beaches, Mahi sandwiches at Skinny Legs, the Full Moon party at Miss Lucy's and seeing our friends on island makes the trip to St John worth it.
It is a ranger led hike. Contact the Ranger Station in Cruz Bay to sign up for the hike and boat ride back
Owner's Map of Chocolate Hole
We have been in Colorado since 1977 and have had a very rewarding life here. We have raised two great sons and enjoy living in the foothills outside of Boulder.
Property Photos
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- Pool View with Hart Bay in the Background - Chocolate Hole, US Virgin Islands Villa with Ocean Views, Private Pool, Sightseeing and is Kid Friendly
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- Blue Agave with the Caribbean in the Background - Chocolate Hole, US Virgin Islands Villa with Ocean Views, Private Pool, Sightseeing and is Kid Friendly
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- Welcome to Blue Agave!! - Chocolate Hole, US Virgin Islands Villa with Ocean Views, Private Pool, Sightseeing and is Kid Friendly
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- Pool Side under the Gazebo--Shade or Sun all day
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- Sun or Shade all Day!!
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- Blue Agave from the lower Gardens
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- Ocean View Dining in the Gallery
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- Looking outside to the Gallery and the Carribbean
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- Dining Area and the Living Room
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- Well Equipped Kitchen
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- Master Bedroom on Main Level with King Size Bed
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- Spacious Bedroom on Garden Level with King Bed
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- Master Bedroom on Garden Level with Queen Bed
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- Huge 4th king bedroom (not pictured sofa, 2 chairs, bookcase & chest of drawers)
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- Garden Level Floor Plan
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- Pool Level Floor Plan
Traveler Reviews (20)
Wonderful Vacation
Guest: MCKaren
(Maple City, Mi)
Date of Stay: 01/16/10
Review Submitted: 02/04/10
Just got back from a wonderful two weeks staying at Blue Agave. I must say we all had a wonderful time. Every night we sat outside under the stars eating our dinner. The views are unbelievable! The lights from St. Thomas are wonderful and made us realize how much nicer it was to be in St. John's instead of St. Thomas. The owners, Debra and Ted, met us at the ferry and took us to their home and you could see the pride of ownership in their eyes and the care they took in putting their home together for their use and ours. The outside deck was wonderful and when we weren't at the ocean we were on the deck. The flowers, trees and animal life was so much fun to check out. Lunch at Miss Lucy's or Skinny Leg's. Beach Bar, right in town. The closeness to town was nice too. A new market has opened up just down the road from Blue Agave was a wonderful plus. We were sad to leave and can't wait to get back to St. John's again. Thank you for a wonder stay.
Owner response:It gives Ted and me great delight to rent our home for vacationers to enjoy the dazzling views from our pool deck and the beauty of St John. We are lucky to own a piece of Paradise.
Recommended for:Adventure seekers, girls getaway, sightseeing, romantic getaway, age 55+.
Great vacation
Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 01/14/12
Review Submitted: 01/24/12
Our stay at Blue Agave was wonderful. The property owner Debra, and the property manager Nancy, could not have made the process any easier. Every detail was attended to before, during, and after our vacation. The villa itself is beautiful, each room is nicely decorated giving you that "island" feel when you arrive. Our favorite place to be was the huge deck area with pool that had a spectacular view looking out to the ocean. We saw amazing morning rainbows, colorful sunsets and a night skies full of stars. The location is close to Cruz Bay if you need anything but far enough away to feel very private. We would highly recommend this property to anyone planning a trip to St John and hope to return ourselves soon.
Owner response:Thank you for your kind words. We hope that the island feeling stays with you long after you return home. We are so delighted that you will be returning to Blue Agave Villa.
Recommended for:
Perfect Christmas Vacation!
Guest: Doyles!
(New York, NY)
Date of Stay: 12/22/11
Review Submitted: 01/12/12
We wanted to thank you both for such a wonderful holiday. We traveled from NY and SC to the villa and had five adults staying and it was perfect. We took many of Debra's suggestions for meals out but I think we enjoyed our meals on the patio the best of all. The views from the deck are amazing! The kitchen is fully stocked with equipment so even cooking for a larger group is easy. Sunset cocktails on the patio were another favorite. Also, we went out on Double Header and caught loads of fish that made great meals. The beach trips during the day were made easy with the lovely beach towels, coolers and chairs provided. It was just a wonderful, easy trip and we can't wait to return!
Owner response:I am so happy that your vacation was amazing. Ted and I agree that the meals on the deck are our favorites, too.
Recommended for:Sightseeing, romantic getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers.
Great Stay
Guest: andy
(boston)
Date of Stay: 12/30/11
Review Submitted: 01/09/12
This was my second trip to St. John and by far the best vacation I've had. Our stay at Blue Agave definitely made the trip fully worthwhile. Everything posted on the website is fully functional and we had no problems with anything while we were there. Great views of three bays on the south side of the island made relaxing by the pool even better. I would highly recommend this rental to just about anyone and will definitely be looking to rebook Blue Agave in the future. Nancy, the house manager, was very helpful in getting us set up and helped us get our the island when needed. Definitely a 10 out of 10 and worth booking.
Owner response:I am so glad that you had your best vacation ever. That is high praise!
Recommended for:Adventure seekers.
Taste of Paradise
Guest: Pema
(Boulder, Colorado, USA)
Date of Stay: 10/16/11
Review Submitted: 10/27/11
If anything, the listing description is understated. This is a comfortable HOME, not just a place to sleep on vacation. It is convenient to the village and national park tours and water sports. In our short visit, we spent a day sailing, several days at the fabulous beaches, and hiked the park trails. Blue Agave was always a treat at the end of an adventure, offering relaxation and all the comforts of our own home. We were awed by the panoramic views and spent lots of free time in the immaculate pool. In years of travel throughout the Caribbean, this is the nicest place we've stayed.
Owner response:We are so glad that you had a great family vacation!
Recommended for:Adventure seekers, girls getaway, sightseeing, romantic getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers.
What a Great Place!!!
Guest: Tripp
(Tulsa OK)
Date of Stay: 07/23/11
Review Submitted: 08/08/11
We chose Blue Agave for our 2011vacation with family and friends celebrating our daughters graduation from high school. We rented the home from July 23, 2011 to July 30th, 2011. Since we had several people, we also rented the home just down the street( i.e. Christmas Winds). Blue Agave was perfect! It has 4 seperate Master Bedrooms (all with their own bathrooms) and all bedrooms are seperatly air conditioned. It has a great kitchen and the home is supplied with everything you need including ice chests for the beach, beach chairs,beach towels, washer/dryer (to wash the beach towels). The property manager (i.e. Nancy) was excellent as well. She met us at the car barge and lead us to Blue Agave. We also had her "pre-stock" the refrigerator with staple items such as bottles water, eggs, milk, breakfast food for the kids, etc. Upon arrival, Nancy showed us every room and explained the "do and dont's" of the property. We tipped her for the "pre-stocking" and re-paid her expenses as well. How handy is that? The house has a wonderful pool and outdoor eating area that seats 8 comfortably. We had every breakfast outdoors enjoying the view. The home overlooks Chocolate Hole and, on a clear day, you can see St. Croix in the distance. You can also see the lights of St. Thomas at night. However, the most impressive viewing is the stars! It is an amazing view on a clear night. At the owners suggestions, we only turned the air on right before bed and it cooled th bedroom down in about 10 mins, The owners of this home were wonderful to work with and really want all guests to have a wonderful time. They even have a notebook on the living room coffee table that has a variety of informatioin including restaurant menus, snorkeling suggestions, etc. I would do this trip and house again in a heartbeat! Thanks Ted and Debra!
Owner response:I am so glad that your family celebration was wonderfully memorable and that you enjoyed Blue Agave as much as we do.
Recommended for:Adventure seekers, girls getaway, sightseeing, families with young children, romantic getaway, families with teenagers.
Magical...again!
Guest: stjgator
(Florida)
Date of Stay: 03/19/11
Review Submitted: 04/10/11
This was our second visit to Blue Agave and it was just as special as the first time. We were stuck in Puerto Rico overnight, but all the travel stress melted away the minute we arrived at Blue Agave. The view is mesmerizing. The house has the perfect layout for families to share, but you will spend all your time out on the deck. We found out we know nothing about astronomy as we had the kids gazing at stars every night. It's a lucky life to live when you have breakfast overlooking Chocolate Hole! The location is perfect for touring St. John. You will not be disappointed.
Owner response:Thank you for choosing Blue Agave for the past two years. We hope that you will return next year. The beauty of St John is addicting.
Recommended for:Girls getaway, sightseeing, families with young children, romantic getaway, families with teenagers.
Perfect family vacation!
Guest: Refugees from New Hampshire
(Exeter, NH)
Date of Stay: 03/12/11
Review Submitted: 03/27/11
We have just returned from a week at Blue Agave, and it was everything we could have hoped for. The house is unusually well-appointed for a rental property. We appreciated all the extra touches and effort the owners have provided their renters. It made us feel "at home". The location can't be beat and the scenery is terrific. We had five adults and our one-year old granddaughter. The house layout was perfect. We had to pry ourselves away from the deck and pool to go to the beach! Nancy, the villa manager, was a delight, though we didn't need her services because everything was perfect! We will be back next year.
Owner response:Family vacations make so many wonderful memories. We are so pleased that other families can experience the fun, enjoy the scenery, and escape the cold northern weather. It is great that you have reserved again for next year!
Recommended for:Girls getaway, families with young children, romantic getaway, families with teenagers.
Exceptional
Guest: Kathy & Gary
(Anguilla, British West Indies)
Date of Stay: 09/18/10
Review Submitted: 11/12/10
All homes offer the beauty and activities of St. John, however….. As long time residents of the Caribbean, as well as, being people who tend to vacation in the islands; we have had the opportunity to visit many, many island homes in four island nations in our careers. None, in our opinion, can match Blue Agave for lay out, comfort, cleanliness, and a fully equipped kitchen (a plus for foodies, like us). Blue Agave is simply a crisp, friendly, happy place to be. It truly ranks as one of our top experiences!! The Layne’s are a delight and committed to their guests have an exceptional visit. Nancy, their on-island manger is an island veteran who gives nonintrusive care and follows up. As St. John veterans, who enjoy all that the island offers as stated in the numerous postings, for those who may be planning their first visit, Blue Aqave’s location is perfect…if you need to make a quick trip into Cruz Bay for something; it is a breeze, not a project. We also think that the location provides quicker access to the North Shore beaches compared to many homes on the island…a huge advantage. Then again, we did not want to leave the house for anything other than provisions!! When visitors to Anguilla hear that we have lived in the Caribbean for an extended time and have visited many islands, we often get asked, “Which is your favorite island”? My response has always been, St. John. Now we can be very specific regarding exactly where on St. John!!!!!!
Owner response:We agree that Nancy is the BEST manager on St John. We are delighted that you enjoyed our villa as much as we do.
Recommended for:Girls getaway, romantic getaway, families with teenagers.
Wonderfully maintained home, we can't wait to return!
Guest: Ali
(Atlanta, GA)
Date of Stay: 09/25/10
Review Submitted: 10/07/10
This was our fourth trip to St. John, and Blue Agave is the only house we'd stay at again. We loved the location, as we could get to Cruz Bay within 5 minutes and the north shore beaches within 15 minutes. The drive to the house was very easy, no harrowing switchbacks which are so common in St. John neighborhoods. We appreciated all of the detail that the owners put in to Blue Agave - it's clear this house is well-maintained and well-loved. The kitchen is fully stocked, the bathrooms are all large (especially the three downstairs) and there are plenty of towels, chairs, coolers, etc. Bring your swimsuits, snorkel gear and rum and you are all set! The pictures on this site do accurately represent in all respects except one: the view is better than the photos show. I corresponded directly with Debra when booking this villa and she answered my many questions promptly and thoroughly. The owners provide a wonderful book full of activity information for the island, and thanks to them we discovered a new restaurant called Happy Fish, which had very good sushi and A/C (rare for restaurants on St. John). We had a fabulous meal once again at Asolare and enjoyed a day charter to the BVI. We took the smallest room downstairs (with a queen bed) because the room had a nice cubby area for our son's pack 'n play. Even the smallest room in this house was plenty large for us and we never felt like we gave up anything. Do note that the three rooms downstairs do not have ocean views, but that never bothered us. The A/C in the bedrooms worked well and quickly, which is great since we left it off during the day so as not to waste power. We (obviously) love St. John and really loved Blue Agave. We'll be back! Thanks Debra for opening your home to visitors.
Owner response:We are so glad that you enjoyed Blue Agave as much as we do. For us, St John defines Paradise....and we have the perfect view of it.
Recommended for:Adventure seekers, sightseeing, families with young children, romantic getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers.
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