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Private Villa with Pool and St John's Only Happy Hour Tower

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Hammocks stretched poolside make relaxing easy

Hammocks stretched poolside make relaxing easy Lush tropical Landscaping and big flat grassy yard Cathedral ceilings in great room make the first step in the door a wow moment Soft Bedding in Tropical Colors as fresh tradewinds keep you cool Comfortable and Spacious, Starlit Escape is great for 2-10 guests THE HAPPY HOUR TOWER sits above the jungle canopy offering views of Coral Bay Outdoor Covered dining from just one of the Many Spacious decks

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Last updated: 05/14/2013
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Starlit Escape is an immaculate 5 bedroom, 3 bath rental villa with a pool nestled in a private, forested valley on St. John's unspoiled east side. Surrounded by tropical gardens, fruit trees and wildlife, this villa offers the full Island experience. Conveniently located to all that is St John; the palm guarded white sand beaches, the Virgin Islands National Park, the many restaurants and bars, sailing, hiking, shopping and just plain relaxing await.

Family owned and managed, the aptly named Starlit Escape is known for its seclusion, peacefulness and natural beauty. No detail has been left out and the owners are always accessible for any need. All amenities are included or will be provided upon request. Starlit Escape accommodates up to 10 guests, making it ideal for group getaways, family reunions or corporate events. Yet, its privacy and beauty also create an intimate, memorable experience for two.
About St John, The US Virgin Island's Best

The still-pristine island of St. John is the smallest of the three U.S. Virgin Islands and lies just 3 miles east of St. Thomas and a mile from the nearest of the British Virgin Islands. Nearly two-thirds of the island is national park, with forests and nature trails for your enjoyment. Nature lovers will be amazed by St. John's ecological diversity, from cactus-laden desert bluffs to lush tropical forests singing with tree frogs and painted by orchids.

The true treasure of St. John is its beaches, white with soft, sugary sand and edged by coconut palms, gentle waters, and pristine coral reefs. World-famous Trunk Bay is here, as are spectacular Hawksnest Bay and Cinnamon Bay. Part of the national park land is underwater and home to amazing coral reefs, plant life, tropical fish and turtles.


Beyond the spectacular natural beauty, St. John is a colorful and artistic community filled with unique shops, boutiques and vendors. The shelves are filled with local artwork and distinctive jewelry as well as exotic imports. All of the restaurants are locally owned, each serving up tantalizing flavors and atmosphere for even the most discerning palate. Local seafood such as Mahi mahi, Caribbean lobster, conch, wahoo, yellowtail snapper and tuna are always fresh and available.

Getting out on the water is a must for every Virgin Island vacation. Sailing, fishing, scuba diving and powerboat charters are widely available, as well as sea kayak and dinghy rentals. Our favorite is sailing. The fresh trade winds, calm seas and protected anchorages make the Virgin Islands one of the top sailing destinations in the world. Hundreds of nearby islands await your exploration, all just a short boat ride away. Some of the best snorkeling and diving spots are only accessible by boat.

Many visitors will be captivated by the fascinating history of St. John and the Caribbean. From the Taino, Arawak and Carib Indians, to the days of piracy, to the Danish sugar plantations, St. John has amazing stories of slavery and freedom, rebellion and discovery. Many remnants of those days have been preserved here. Upon your exploration you will find Danish sugar mill ruins, archaeological digs, and petroglyphs from the ancient tribes that first inhabited St. John.

There is so much to do and see on this tiny 27-square-mile mountainous island that many visitors find themselves coming back year after year.

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Property Type

      • Villa

      Accommodation Type

          • Vacation Rental

          Suitability

          • Clothing Optional/Nude Sunbathing Nearby
          • Pets Not Allowed
          • Children Welcome
          • Alternative Lifestyle

          Bedrooms

          • 5 Bedrooms, Sleeps 12, Beds for 10-12
          • Bedroom 1
          • Bedroom 2
          • Bedroom 3
          • Bedroom 4
          • Bedroom 5
          • Details:

            King size beds (1) *king or two twins, Queen size Beds (3), Double Beds (2), Twin or Single Beds (2) *king or two twins, Baby Cribs (1)...morecollapse

          Bathrooms

          • 3.0 Bathrooms
          • Bathroom 1
          • Bathroom 2
          • Bathroom 3

          Kitchen & Dining

          • Catering Available:

            Full range of catering options available from simple provisioning services, to hot meals delivered to full week long in house chef services. ...morecollapse

          • Kitchen:

            Full cooks kitchen with all necessary items to cook any meal. If you need a specific tool just ask, we have it....morecollapse

          • Ice Maker
          • Refrigerator
          • Microwave
          • Dishwasher
          • Cooking Utensils

          Amenities

          • Linens Provided:

            All Linens provided so you can pack light. We will take care of you....morecollapse

          • Washing Machine
          • Parking Off Street
          • Clothes Dryer

          Other Amenities

              • Details:

                THE HAPPY HOUR TOWER - large easy to access viewing tower sits above the tropical jungle canopy offering sliver views of the harbor, the steep rising mountains around and the amazing sky above...morecollapse

              Entertainment

              • Video Library:

                Small library of DVD's, many Disney VHS tapes more movies on request....morecollapse

              • Music Library:

                Large Music Library Easy Ipod or MP3 connectivity to stereo...morecollapse

              • DVD Player
              • Stereo
              • CD Player

              Communications

              • Wireless Internet
              • Mobile Phone
              • Broadband Access

              Pool & Spa

                  • Private Pool

                  Outdoor Features

                  • Deck / Patio:

                    Spacious covered decks allow for outdoor living in any weather....morecollapse

                  • Outdoor Grill
                  • Balcony

                  Location & View

                  • Ocean View:

                    Sliver Harbor view to the horizon from the happy hour tower...morecollapse

                  • Mountain View:

                    lush tropical mountains rise steeply around the home...morecollapse

                  Activities

                  • Restaurants
                  • Sailing
                  • Mountain Biking
                  • Kayaking
                  • Snorkeling/Diving
                  • Surfing
                  • Rock Climbing
                  • Swimming
                  • Wind-Surfing
                  • Fishing
                  • Hiking
                  • Horseshoes
                  • Boating
                  • Shopping
                  • Sight Seeing
                  • Horseback Riding
                  • Basketball Court
                  • Jet Skiing
                   

                  Reviews

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                  • Guestbook Comment

                    Guestbook Comment

                    • Guest Bill_HAC112942
                    • Date of stay 11/01/07
                    • Review Submitted 11/02/07
                    I have never been so relaxed, pampered and accommodated as i was with your fine brand of hospitality. You are both to be commended for the special touches, considerations and helpful things that made our vacation an incredible memory.

                    Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 6/9

                  • Even better the second time!

                    Even better the second time!

                    • Guest Samoka
                    • Date of stay 02/23/13
                    • Review Submitted 04/03/13
                    I recently spent a week at Starlit Escape with 2 of my good friends This was the 2nd time that 2 of us stayed here. We really like this house. The kitchen has new appliances, including a dishwasher we weren't expecting, and everything you need to prepare meals. We had breakfast and dinner at the house each day; we ate on the veranda every night and had breakfast in the Happy Hour Tower. There are so many areas to hang out including the pool, 2 verandas, Happy Hour Tower and common areas inside; each area has tables and chairs - and there are 2 hammocks. The bedrooms are really nice, the beds are comfortable and the decor inviting. This house has it all. The pool is in the sun all day so it is just right in temperature. We enjoyed soaking in the evenings after a day at the beaches. The area the house is in is very quiet and private. The road up is a bit bumpy, making the adventure that much more fun; luckily the house isn't too far from paved road. It was great to be close to both north and south shore beaches. Coral Bay is a great little town with everything you could possibly need, if not the trip to Cruz Bay isn't that bad! The website shows the house as it is, all the pictures looked just like the property. Jared an Angie, the owners, were great to work with both trips, helping when needed, giving us privacy when not. They promptly replied to my e-mails and provided everything we needed or wanted. I am already planning my next trip to Starlit Escape in 2014.

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

                    Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 0/0

                  • Perfect for Families with Kids

                    Perfect for Families with Kids

                    • Guest Justin S.
                    • Date of stay 07/04/12
                    • Review Submitted 07/31/12
                    We are a family of four with two boys (ages 7 and 9) and LOVED our stay at Starlit Escape! From playing in the pool, to climbing the HH Tower, to sleeping in the loft, my boys had the time of their lives! Chasing lizards and trying to catch frogs was a big hit, as well! The house is beautifully decorated and well appointed with new appliances, and we found it to be very clean upon our arrival. Jared was right there waiting for us as we came into Coral Bay to direct us to the house, which is a bit off the main road (4x4 is highly recommended and part of the fun!). Jared was very helpful in recommending activities, places to eat, etc. and was very responsive to every request. The best part for my wife and I was the seclusion and privacy that Starlit Escape provided. It was like having our own little private piece of St. John! Even so, it only took about 15 mins. to get to all of the popular beaches on the north shore, so never felt too isolated. If you are looking for a private and secluded family retreat, yet still want to have all of the amenities (pool, new appliances, WIFI, Cable, etc) that make a vacation convenient and relaxing, then you can't go wrong with Starlit Escape! Justin and Gretel, Littleton, CO

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                  • The most serene and best value on the island

                    The most serene and best value on the island

                    • Guest Deirdre G.
                    • Date of stay 05/20/12
                    • Review Submitted 05/28/12
                    This is the best value on St. John. The Coral Bay area where this villa is located, is the best part of the whole island. You will be whisked away to true paradise. "Love City" for which Coral Bay is nicknamed is definitively that. A city of love. Now, I know no AC is a big whammy and most are looking for it. You can be assured that you will not be suffering. The house is cool and has the trade winds blowing through. I am somewhat of a "prissy" woman and was not hot at all during my stay, Actually, felt fantastic. The home is very private off a fun, adventurous, dirt road (will be a fun part of your daily adventure). The grounds are gorgeous. Anyone who is into horticulture or beautiful things..there are palm trees, bird of paradise, coconut palms, papaya, pineapple, banana trees, hibiscus, lush foliage, and flowers all around the property. The pool was great at the end of the day just to cool off from your many beach hopping/hiking adventures. The happy hour tower. I enjoyed breakfast and a refreshing evening cocktail on every day of my stay. The view!! I saw hummingbirds, Bananaquits, Pearly eyed thrashers, lizards, And tree frogs while strolling around the property. Here is the biggest plus of all to everyone interested. The property owners LIVE on the island. If there are ANY issues they will be very helpful to assist. A HUGE plus, where many villas are run by a huge property management firm and the villa owners are residing in the states where they are only looking for profits. You can't get this sort of service ANYWHERE. The owners own a great deli called, Sam and Jacks on the island. If you look at their reviews and the care they put into their small restaurant (and are #1 in St. John btw, on tripadvisor) that same care and attention you will be receiving while staying at this villa. It is clean, comfortable, in a great location. very family friendly, and quite a comfortable home. The is the BEST vacation I have ever had, we even spent an entire day just relaxing at the villa. This was my 5th visit To the Virgin Islands and have stayed in many luxury high end villas, but I thought this villa even though no AC, is the most unique and I was VERY surprised that I loved it so much! Musts: kayak Ecotour, charter a boat for island hopping/snorkeling. It is even a nice walk to Coral Bay and the Donkey Diner(which we did btw). It's close to everything yet far away from everything. It is the TRUE St. John experience.

                    Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 1/1

                  • Recent stay at Starlit Escape

                    Recent stay at Starlit Escape

                    • Guest Jackie
                    • Date of stay 04/25/12
                    • Review Submitted 05/18/12
                    This was our first visit to St. Johns and I must say, we had a wonderful time. The house is beautiful and tastefully decorated, the owners have taken special care to insure you are comfortable and have everything you need for a pleasant stay. Our whole intention for this vacation was to relax and enjoy all that St. Johns has to offer - well I can say that we accomplished just that. The house is 'off the beaten path' but not so far that its difficult to get to. It is secluded and peaceful, so families with children of all ages or a group of friends looking for a place to enjoy company (like our group) will be completely comfortable in this quiet setting. If you are looking for a fast paced area with action and night life - this isn't it, you would be better off looking at Cruz Bay. We enjoyed the local flavor of Coral Bay and everyone we talked were friendly and helpful. The Donkey Diner is a must try, as well as Skinny Legs and Lily's, everything you need for your stay is easily obtainable locally. Crabby's is a great place to rent your water sports items and he is very willing to answer any questions you may have. Very nice home (and I say home because it was the feeling we had while we were there), we would definitely consider another stay if the occasion were to arise.

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                  • Recent visit to Starlit Escape

                    Recent visit to Starlit Escape

                    • Guest omaalice
                    • Date of stay 02/15/12
                    • Review Submitted 04/10/12
                    Tho our family had a great vacation, as always, on St. John, and we enjoyed our stay at Starlit Escape, there are some features potential renters should know about it. The drive off the paved road to the villa, tho it takes only 6 minutes, is so terrible it would be the deal-breaker for us. The Happy Hour Tower has no view to any water because the trees have grown up and obscured whatever view was once available. Three of the bedrooms are essentially one: there is an open loft above the two lower bedrooms, and only partial walls, so that all bedrooms share the sounds and light (a problem for us as our family included teen-agers). The pluses are that the villa is very comfortable and filled with fresh breezes, bedrooms are a good size, the owner is very helpful, outdoor spaces are nice.

                    Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 5/5

                  • Starlite villa

                    Starlite villa

                    • Guest carol b.
                    • Date of stay 08/18/10
                    • Review Submitted 09/14/10
                    My family and I loved staying at starlit because it was an amazing place to stay at!Clean, tastefully decorated, very spacious,and so beautifully well-built. The four of us all fit comfortably using just the 2 twins in the loft and the downstairs king bedroom for us.It left two rooms vacant-.for next yrs friends. We really loved having our cocktails up in the happy hr tower overlooking the amazing veiw, while leaving the kids safely below us in the pool.The kitchen had plenty of spices, tools and cookware and felt like as if i were at home, and the tv vcr was easy to work. I prefered the ample library of St Johnian books which kept me intriqued with places to explore, pretty beach cove pictures, and some fun historical lore! We found Jared to be very helpful-even before arriving, especially when he sugested we should get a 4 wheel dr vehicle-which is the only way to go!My kids were never underfoot (like in a hotel),they were happily flitting about the property finding frogs and lizards and or going into the pool.It allowed me the time to pack up the days fixin's with the provided coolers and beach chairs, into the jeep.The kids even prefered us BBqing dinner at home rather than eating out for more time to safely explore the yard. They also looked forward to driving down the road to see donkleys, goats and even baby piglets!The town was quaint and had enough to keep anyone supplied, amused and well fed, but with so many wonderful beaches to explore, we hardly had time to check it all out. Starlit escape was just that, an escape with amazing starlit views! Hope you can enjoy it too!

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

                    Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 5/5

                  • Beautiful VIlla, very affordable!

                    Beautiful VIlla, very affordable!

                    • Guest hp1682
                    • Date of stay 07/29/08
                    • Review Submitted 08/12/08
                    The owners of this villa were so friendly and helpful with everything we needed. The villa fully met and surpassed our expectations, and had top of the line amenities. The pool was wonderful for a swim after a day of beach hopping, and the happy hour tower was great for a relaxing drink and a view of Coral Bay. The privacy was great and we were often visited by wildlife as we sat on the deck. This is an excellent value and I would highly recommend it to anyone wishing to stay on St John.

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

                    Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 5/5

                    • Guest Bill_HAC112942
                    • Date of stay 11/02/07
                    • Review Submitted 11/02/07
                    I have never been so relaxed, pampered and accommodated as i was with your fine brand of hospitality. You are both to be commended for the special touches, considerations and helpful things that made our vacation an incredible memory.

                    Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 2/2

                    • Guest Jared and Angie
                    • Date of stay 07/01/05
                    • Review Submitted 07/01/05
                    The sunny Virgin Islands have inspired us with their beauty for years, and now Angie and myself have the opportunity to share this inspiration with you. Our Villa has been recently renovated to provide even better service and comfort while staying in our home. We would like to invite all of those who seek high quality Caribbean accomodations, at not such high prices. Our goal is to share with you the magic that St. John has to offer; pristine aquamarine bays with white sand beaches, lush tropical landscapes, caribbean nightlife and pure and simple peace and quiet.

                    Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 2/2

                   
                  May-Dec $1400/Week (2 Guests in Off Season. Add $280 for each additional Guest)
                  Jan-May $1800/Week (2 Guests in High Season. Add $280 for each additional Guest)
                  Christmas, New Years, & Presidents Weeks .. $3485/Week (Up To 6 Guests)
                  $280/Week for Each Additional Guest (Year Round).
                  Nightly Rates Are Simply Prorated, Minimum 5 Nights Stay Is Recommended,
                  Separate $500 Fully Refundable Damage Deposit Also Required
                  

                  Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.


                  This owner accepts: Credit cards.
                  Call the owner directly to confirm reservation details and pay with an approved method (credit card, check, or bank transfer), to protect your payment up to $1,000.

                   

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                  Last updated: 05/14/2013
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                  Owner info

                  Year Purchased: 2005

                  About the owner: Jared and Angie have lived on St John for over 10 years and can help make your vacation the memory of lifetime. They have hiked every trail, sat on every beach, snorkeled every bay and dined at all of the restaurants. Let them help you plan your trip and relax knowing that you will be taken care of before during and after your stay.

                  Why the Owner Chose Coral Bay:
                  We love St John and love living here. We bought our property to help share this place with other people.

                  The Unique Benefits at this Villa:
                  The most unique aspects of our property are THE HAPPY HOUR TOWER, the small neighborhood we live in and the mostly flat terrain. This quiet private valley is magical, you simply must come in off the beaten path to truly experience it.


                  Contact us

                  • Primary: (340) 779-2801 (US Virgin Islands)
                  • Secondary: (340) 626-8229 (US Virgin Islands)

                   

                  Photos

                  • Hammocks stretched poolside make relaxing easy

                    Hammocks stretched poolside make relaxing easy

                  • Cathedral ceilings in great room make the first step in the door a wow moment

                    Cathedral ceilings in great room make the first step in the door a wow moment

                  • Comfortable and Spacious, Starlit Escape is great for 2-10 guests

                    Comfortable and Spacious, Starlit Escape is great for 2-10 guests

                  • Outdoor Covered dining from just one of the Many Spacious decks

                    Outdoor Covered dining from just one of the Many Spacious decks

                  • Lush tropical Landscaping and big flat grassy yard

                    Lush tropical Landscaping and big flat grassy yard

                  • Soft Bedding in Tropical Colors as fresh tradewinds keep you cool

                    Soft Bedding in Tropical Colors as fresh tradewinds keep you cool

                  • THE HAPPY HOUR TOWER sits above the jungle canopy offering views of Coral Bay

                    THE HAPPY HOUR TOWER sits above the jungle canopy offering views of Coral Bay

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