L'Esperance

You're the king of the hill with all of Charlotte Amalie, cruise ships, seaplanes, and St. Thomas's harbor spread at your feet from the floor-to-ceiling windows in the Great Room of this stunning villa. Originally the home of a 50's movie actress, this magnificent property high atop exclusive Flag Hill has been beautifully renovated. The kitchen is state of the art, and the expansive family room opens to a spacious stonework patio (home of the famous flag of Flag Hill) with breathtaking Caribbean views. Three private and imaginatively decorated bedroom/bath suites are on the main level, including a king master suite with its own secluded sitting room. The main floor also contains a media room/home theater with a large-screen TV and an extensive movie collection. The media room, with its sofabed and full bath adjoining, may be used as an extra bedroom. Two additional bedroom/bath suites on L'Esperance's lower level overlook the pool area. Each bedroom enjoys direct access to an exterior deck or patio and its own bath. Although L'Esperance is ideally situated to capture refreshing tradewinds, the entire villa is air conditioned with separately controlled units for each room. On the pool deck you'll find not only incredible views, but also a fully-equipped and shaded pool house with refrigerator, gas grill and full bath. An extensive nature trail beckons you to explore the hundreds of diverse tropical plantings on this wonderful estate. A separate building houses your own work-out room with commercial quality equipment. At dusk, when the sun sinks into the sea and the lights come up in Charlotte Amalie, you're in a front row seat to enjoy the romantic vision of her twinkling lights from your dining table - it's a view you'll never forget, and which you'll never want to leave. A small cottage on the far side of the property is occupied by L'Esperance's two caretakers and their well-mannered dog, but your privacy at this electronically gated, exclusive 5-acre retreat is always assured. Five stars!

Bedroom / Bathroom Description

Main Level

Bedroom 1 King size bed, Air conditioning, En-suite bathroom, Private balcony

Bedroom 2 King size bed, Air conditioning, En-suite bathroom, Private balcony

Bedroom 3 Twin beds (can be made into a king), Air conditioning, En-suite bathroom, Private balcony

Lower Level

Bedroom 4 King size bed, Air conditioning, En-suite bathroom, Private balcony

Bedroom 5 Twin beds (can be made into a king), Air conditioning, En-suite bathroom, Private balcony

Additional bedding options: 11th and 12th person sleep on a queen size sofabed in the media room.

Features & Amenities
Media room with Bose home theater system/DVD player,
Zoned Bose stereo system
Cable TV with DVD player or Playstation 2 in every bedroom
VCR in 2 bedrooms
Cable TV in exercise building
Movie and music collections
Books, games
Air conditioning in all rooms
Computer with DSL line
WiFi throughout the main level
Answering machine
Printer/scanner/copier/fax machine
Hair dryers
Binoculars
Telescope
2 Safes for valuables
Gourmet kitchen
Mini-fridge
UV water filtration system
Automatic generator
Dishwasher
Washer/dryer
Separate air conditioned exercise building
Fitness equipment

Outdoor Features
Pool
Pool house with refrigerator and gas grill, boom box stereo and pool games
Gas grill on deck
Alfresco dining
Sun deck
Outdoor shower
Electronic entry gate
Wet bar

Staff & Services Included:
Maid service: once per week At Extra Cost - advance notice may be required:
Rental car
Transfers
Pre-stocking is available

Villa Policies
Maximum guests 12
Children welcome - notarized waiver for all children under 6 years
Non-smoking villa
Pets are not allowed
Security deposit required
A 7-night minimum rental is required all year around (except Xmas/New Year's, when a 10-night minimum rental is required)
Wedding and Social events are not allowed

Getting There
Rental car recommended

Location
5 Minutes to Shopping
5 Minute drive to Beach
10 Minutes to Golf
15 Minute drive to Airport