Location: Chocolate Hole, USVI - St. John, Caribbean (Great Cruz Bay Road OCEAN FRONT) View Map
Accommodations: House, 2 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 2.5 Baths (Sleeps 4-6)
Sopra Mare (Above The Sea)is a stunning cliff home, built on solid native rock set atop Maria Bluff with crashing surf below. This unique home offers gated privacy yet has a one mile level walking circuit on paved roads where you may sip your morning coffee and watch iguana's cross your path. The home is continually cooled by a slight gentle breeze which generally assures no biting insects. Less than five minutes to town of Cruz Bay which offers excellent jazz at several locations on Saturday and Sunday including the famous Beach Bar - partial setting for my book about St. John "Keep Left." Shopping and night life abound in Cruz Bay.
Your villa is a world apart from noise and traffic; yet three minutes to the Westin Hotel, it's sandy beach and great Sunday Brunches. Enjoy the song of the treefrogs late at night and wake to the hummingbirds making a feast on Sopra Mare flowers. Ceiling fans in all rooms and full individual frosty air conditioning in each bedroom.
Laze away in the pool on colorful rafts or if it's the right time of year watch the Rolex Sailing Cup from the balconies with a cool beverage in your hand. Sopra Mare (Above the Sea) has everything you would expect from an island home; convenience, elegance and comfort.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Washer
- Dryer
- Linens Provided
- Off Street Parking
- Beds
- King Bed
- Queen Bed
- Convertible Bed
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV
- DVD
- Video Library
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Music Library: 2 IPOD Connections - One free standing and a 2nd through the stereo system for surround sound.
- Private Pool: Amazing light show. Switch on then off and on rapidly for up to three rainbox light shows with eight colors
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided: Every hand appliance you'll need plus not one but two coffee makers
- Refrigerator: Double Door with icemaker and water/ice dispenser
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Catering Available
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill: BBQ has separate burner for sauces and veggies
- Deck/Patio
- Balcony
- Lanai
- View/Location
- Oceanfront: AWESOME VIEW!! Crashing Surf Below and view to St. Croix,neighboring islands. Watch the cruise ships depart St. Thomas at night.
- Communications
- Telephone (3)
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Other Amenities
- Incredible Views, brand new villa
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly: Small dog under 15 pounds considered
- Handicapped Accessible (may have limitations): Level access to main floor
- Kid Friendly
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters
- Smoking Not Allowed: You may smoke outside on the decks
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Parasailing
- Jet Skiing
- Shelling
- Swimming
- Snorkeling/Diving
- Surfing
- Windsurfing
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Rock Climbing
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Basketball Court
- Miniature golf
- Other Activities
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
In Season 2010: (1/13-4/9) $3,750/1-2 Guests, $3,950/3-4 Guests
Off Season 2010:4/10-12/17* $2,650/1-2 Guests,$2,850/3-4 Guests
*Thanksgiving 2010 11/20-26 $2,850/1-4 Guests
Xmas/New Years 2010 $4,950 1-4 Guests
Plus 8% hotel tax and a $35 Damage Waiver Fee
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Map & Owner's Profile
Sopra Mare Brand New Oceanfront Spec!! Dec $1,200 5nights
Year Purchased: 2009
Why the Owner Chose Chocolate Hole
St. John is very unique, approximately 60% of the island is National Park with numerous hiking and walking trails. Old sugar plantations dot the island. The more than forty beaches are incredible, most with pure white sand. The Caribbean water is always warm and crystal clear, often you can see fifty feet down with an abundance of sea life. The people of St. John are exceptionally friendly and eager to help you enjoy your island experience.
The Unique Benefits at this House
The home is secluded behind a private gate with zero steps to access - something nearly unheard of on St. John. Lush landscape awaits you and soon several lime and banana trees will provide a source for frosty drinks in the near future. The house and master bedroom have a panorama twenty foot expansive view achieved by opening one set of folding doors. Complete entertainment with a 34" plasma TV, CD, DVD, IPOD system awaits your enjoyment. The kitchen has granite counters, stainless steel appliances and everything a chef would require to whip up a gourmet meal. Or you can dine al fresco under the stars on a Brown Jordan table and matching chairs. A stainless steel commercial radiant bbq with separate burner is steps away. As you are on the ocean its a great pleasure to occasionally see whales, dolphin and giant turtles swimming below you. Once night falls, watch the cruise ships slowly sail across your view on the way to their next foreign port. As you are facing directly south, the villa receives all day sun allowing the pool to remain at 80 degrees.
Owner's Map of Chocolate Hole
Sopra Mare (Above the Sea) was completed in July 2009 after fourteen months. This is my second construction project on St. John. The first Villa Tesori (House of Treasures) was finished and sold in 2007. During its' construction I completed a comedy novel called "Keep Left" which depicts crazy events and the island characters I met while Tesori was being built.
Property Photos
- Pool, Entry and Al Fresco Dining - Caribbean Oceanfront Vacation Home in St. John With Private Pool
- Pool Deck and Horizon Beyond - Caribbean Oceanfront Vacation Home in St. John With Private Pool
- Pool Entry and Main House Entry - Caribbean Oceanfront Vacation Home in St. John With Private Pool
- Dining Under the Stars or Great for Afternoon Drinks
- Living Room with fully expandable doors to ocean view
- Living Room Entertainment Center 34" Flat Screen, DVD, IPOD Connection
- View for Miles and Miles with Crashing Surf Below
- Cozy Corner on the Main Deck
- Kitchen - Stainless Steel Appliances and Everything for the Gourmet Chef
- Dining table expands to six setting
- Arrrrrr - The Pirates are in the Sopra Mare Hallway!
- Master and Sea View
- Spacious Master Suite with King Size Bed and Ensuite Bath
- Master Suite Ocean Deck
- Master Suite Ocean Deck with Views for Miles and Miles
- Guest Bedroom with Ensuite Bath
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Stayed 7 days in October, 2009 We loved our stay at Sopra Mare! It was a beautiful house in a spectacular location. We look so forward to staying at Sopra Mare again the future and highly recommend this house to anyone looking to stay in St. John!
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