Location: Chocolate Hole, USVI - St. John, Caribbean (On the South Shore, Seven Minutes from Cruz Bay...) View Map
Accommodations: House, 3 Bedrooms, 3 Baths (Sleeps 6)
Calypso del Sol has glorious water views from the pool deck and from both large, covered porches, with inviting views of Chocolate Hole and Pillsbury Sound. You can relax around the unusually large pool or take a short walk to Chocolate Hole Beach or over the hill to Hart Bay. The house is fully and beautifully appointed to offer every comfort in a close-in but very private location, while making absolutely the most of its beautiful Caribbean setting.
The living room is furnished with traditional Caribbean furniture. With vaulted ceilings, ceiling fans, tiled floors, Caribbean art, and white walls, Calypso del Sol has a relaxing and inviting interior. For your entertainment, a TV/VCR/DVD, cable, and a stereo with a CD player are provided. The wicker sofas are covered in a colorful island print fabric. The great room is fully air-conditioned. And the views never stop.
The gourmet kitchen has cherry cabinets, a new dishwasher and stainless steel appliances, microwave, and a center island to allow collaborative meal preparation. The plates, glasses, serving utensils, etc., are also new and evocative of the tropics. The kitchen is fully equipped with almost every kitchen appliance or tool one could want. Although many wonderful restaurants can be found close by in Cruz Bay, you will probably find yourselves drawn to this efficient, fabulous kitchen to prepare a few meals featuring local food available from nearby grocery stores.
Among the most charming features of Calypso del Sol are its porches. Sliding glass doors toward the Bay open to the 500 square foot porch from the upstairs living/dining room with a fabulous view of Chocolate Hole Bay through the arched overhang. The same porch design on the lower level has comfortable rocking chairs, providing another attractive space outside the two downstairs bedrooms for reading or other activities. These porches are comfortably furnished to ensure maximum enjoyment and ease.
Just outside the living/dining room on the top level toward the pool is a screened porch with a table that seats 6 for al fresco dining – or you can eat in the inside dining room which also comfortably seats 6. A sofa and chairs make the screened porch an outdoor living or dining room, cooled by breezes from the ceiling fans.
Calypso del Sol sleeps 6 comfortably in its three equally-spacious bedrooms. One bedroom is off the living room, and has a king-sized bed; this bedroom – as the others – has a sliding glass door out to the porch and has wonderful views of Chocolate Hole Bay. Air conditioned and with ceiling fans, this room provides a tranquil, romantic island getaway. The large bath has a full, island style, walk-in tiled shower, and comfortable privacy.
The second and third spacious bedrooms feature king-sized beds that can also be configured as twin beds. Both bedrooms have sliding glass doors onto the porch and gorgeous views of Chocolate Hole Bay. Both are fully air conditioned. The porch has comfortable rocking chairs for easy reading or just watching the boats go by. The linens and décor for these bedrooms are tropical and cheerful, and “black out” curtains are provided for those who want to sleep in.
St. John’s gorgeous beaches may lure you into the Caribbean, but you may not be able to tear yourself away from Calypso del Sol’s azure blue, unusually large pool. The crystal clear pool is perfect for floating or swimming under St. John’s sun. Chaises make this a truly comfortable place to while away the day, reading or tanning or napping; floats are provided for enjoying the pool. Later, under the twinkling evening stars, you can enjoy the 6-person hot tub located right on the pool deck.
Calypso del Sol is the very definition of a charming, romantic, Caribbean-styled Villa. This Villa has it all. The landscaping consists of lush topical trees and flowers, including banana palms, guava, and many other local fruit trees. Because of its quietness, fine appointments, perfect location, and Caribbean style, Calypso del Sol is one of the most sought after homes on St. John for friends and families looking for adventure or for a quiet retreat.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Washer
- Dryer
- Linens Provided
- Off Street Parking
- Beds
- King Bed
- Twin/Single Bed
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV
- DVD
- VCR
- Video Library
- CD Player
- Music Library
- Private Hot Tub
- Private Pool
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Catering Available
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio
- Balcony
- View/Location
- Ocean View
- Communications
- Telephone
- Broadband Internet
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Other Amenities
- Screened porch, easy access into house (no steps), beach chairs and coolers provided, black out drapes in each bedroom, save for valuables, books and guides about St. John and its beaches
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Handicapped Accessible (may have limitations)
- Kid Friendly
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Sailing
- Boating
- Parasailing
- Shelling
- Swimming
- Snorkeling/Diving
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Miniature golf
- Horseback Riding
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
OFFERING 10% OFF NOVEMBER OR DECEMBER 2009 RENTAL PRICES!
Nov 1-20 or Nov 28-Dec 19,2009 1BR: $2700/wk .. 2BR: $3000/wk .. 3BR: $3300/wk
Thanksgiving 2009: Nov 21-Nov 28, 2009 ........................... $3700/wk
Christmas 2009/New Years: Dec 19-Jan 02, 2010 .................... $5900/wk
Winter (High)Season 2010: Jan 02-Apr 10, 2010
. 1BR: $4500/wk .. 2BR: $4700/wk .. 3BR: $4900/wk
Low Season 2010: Apr 10-Nov 20, 2010 ALL PLUS 8% | VI HOTEL TAX
. 1BR: $2700/wk .. 2BR: $3000/wk .. 3BR: $3300/wk
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Map & Owner's Profile
Year Purchased: 2005
Why the Owner Chose Chocolate Hole
We all LOVE St. John and purchased Calypso to have a wonderful villa to share with others as well as a great place to stay ourselves. We're convinced that St. John is the best island in the Caribbean because it is so beautiful, the people who live there are wonderful, and the island is 2/3 National Park and therefore protected from over-development.
The Unique Benefits at this House
At Calypso, we especially love the fabulous sunsets, the big pool, the screened porch, and the perfect location – close enough to Cruz Bay but way quiet. Oh yes, and the birds and iguanas.
Owner's Map of Chocolate Hole
Three couples jointly own Calypso del Sol. We all live in Northern Virginia and have known each other for years. St. John has been the scene of many special events for us...one of the couples even got married on St. John!
Property Photos
- Calypso is a wonderful villa with a totally fabulous pool! - Chocolate Hole, Caribbean Vacation House with Water Views from Pool
- The welcoming entrance provides easy access from paved parking - Chocolate Hole, Caribbean Vacation House with Water Views from Pool
- Step into a charming, Caribbean-style living room overlooking Chocolate Hole Bay - Chocolate Hole, Caribbean Vacation House with Water Views from Pool
- You're immediately drawn to the large covered porch and the view! The view!
- Then you see the large, crystal clear pool and the very private hot tub.
- The dining room is perfect for 6...always with a wonderful view.
- Or you can seat 4 for al fresco but bug-free dining on the screened porch
- The screened porch is also set up for comfortable reading or chatting
- The up-to-date kitchen is designed so everyone can help make meals
- The master bedroom features a king-sized bed, Caribbean art, and comfort!
- And, as in each room, there's a wonderful view of the water and porch access
- The second and third bedrooms can be made up as a king or twin beds
- And all bedrooms are well appointed, spacious, and very comfortable
- Come to Calypso del Sol for perfect days leading to perfect sunsets
Vacation Rentals by Owner Listing #262712
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