Location: Chocolate Hole, USVI - St. John, Caribbean (5 minute Drive to Cruz Bay Town, Shopping, & Dining)
Accommodations: Villa, 3 Bedrooms, 3 Baths (Sleeps 6-8)
Just minutes from shopping, ideally situated on St. John's scenic southeastern shore and deliberately faced into the cooling trade winds...Andante is nestled on a shelf carved into the living rock directly above beautiful Hart Bay... high enough to look down on birds in flight... low enough to hear the sea.
Architected in modified Mediterranean-style with accents of native stone, Andante is unusual in that, while ensuring privacy, its panoramic decks offer spectacular views of both sunrise and sunset... a full 270-degrees from glittering St. Thomas east to Rams head!
There are three large bedrooms, all with sea views,private decks, full baths, and air conditioning. A canopied king-size bed and rattan furnishings with a Victorian flair grace the master bedroom along with a private deck. The two guest bedrooms have twin beds easily converted to comfortable kings and private decks.
The villa is tastefully furnished throughout in contemporary tropical rattan,teak and eclectic accents from around the world. Vaulted cypress-beamed ceilings and overhead fans accent the great room, kitchen, and two upper bedrooms.
The fully-equipped gourmet kitchen includes brand new appliances, an electric ceramic top range/convection & conventional oven, microwave, dishwasher, side-by-side refrigerator/freezer with ice maker/dispenser, whole house and separate drinking water filtration systems, "steaming hot" water dispenser, blender, coffee maker, bread maker, and espresso/cappuccino machine. A fully-automatic stainless steel gas grill and outdoor dining area for is a few steps away on a trellised patio; ready for the fish you catch at the secluded beach below.
The pool and hot tub are strategically cantilevered into the cliff on the west side of the property for maximum views and breeze. Arise in the early morning, frolic in either, and appreciate the dramatic colors of sunrise. In the evening, sip champagne as the sounds of mellow jazz surround you and marvel at the complexity and beauty of the sunset and the clarity of the stars, while you are simultaneously warmed in the hot tub and cooled in the breezes of the ocean.
Andante comes equipped with everything you will need for a relaxed island vacation. Linens, towels, phone, fax and printer,dedicated fax/computer line, cable TV with HBO & CINEMX, radio, surround sound multi-zoned stereo (even piped to the pool and hot tub), CD-radio-cassette deck, beach chairs and coolers, snorkeling equipment, and an extensive selection of books and music all await you. You need bring only your bathing suit and a few clothes for forays into town.
A private path winds down to the sparsely-peopled white sand, pebble and coral beach below, offering fabulous snorkeling at one the best spots on the island. A left turn at the bottom of the hill takes you for a tranquil swim in nearby Chocolate Hole.
If "chilling" is what you seek in your ultimate vacation, Andante is so self-contained that it is possible to "hole up" in the villa for several days at a time, without the need to leave home. Andante is perfect for that first or second honeymoon. If you do venture out, the world-renowned beaches of the north shore and the boutiques and restaurants (ranging from funky to gourmet) of the tiny town of Cruz Bay are less than a ten-minute drive away. A fifteen-minute, two-dollar ferry ride brings you to the bustling shopping and restaurants of St. Thomas.
The word "Andante" defines a moderately slow, relaxed, and leisurely tempo in music. At Andante, our guests have every opportunity to slow down, rest, relax, rejuvenate, and renew.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer: Large Capacity Front Loading Whirlpool Washer is located in storage room on the lower level for the exclusive use of the villa's guests.
- Dryer: Large Capacity Front Loading Whirlpool Dryer is located in storage room on the lower level for the exclusive use of the villa's guests.
- Linens Provided: All necessary linens, including beach towels, are provided
- Off Street Parking: Parking for 2 vehicles off street. Additional parking for one more vehicle is available on the shoulder of the road.
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV (4) : Besides the main large TV in the great room, which has VCR, DVD, and Satellite hookup; each of the bedrooms has a flat screen TV with satellite and DVD hookup.
- DVD (4)
- VCR
- Video Library: There are a few Videos and DVD at the villa and media of your choice can be rented from a store nearby.
- CD Player (4)
- Stereo System (4)
- Music Library: We have an extensive collection of CD's and Casette tapes in the Great Room. The Great Room Stereo is hooked to a surround sound speaker system that extends throughout the Great room, kitchen, diningroom, upper deck and pool deck. A hookup for your MP3 player is in place. In addition, the two guest bedrooms have their own CD players and stereo systems.
- Private Hot Tub: Our private Hot Tub is canterlevered out from the hill to maximize views to the east and west, and to capture the lovely tradewinds.
- Private Pool: 12 ft x 20 ft. Graduated depth from 4 ft to 5 and 1/2 feet.
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen: Our Kitchen is extensively stocked to satisfy the gourmet cook in you! We have everything from updated apppliances, including side by side refrig/freezer w/icemaker and in door water and ice dispenser; dishwasher; microwave; Krups coffeemaker; Kitchenaid Professional Blender;Crema Cappucino Maker; Breadmaker; Ice Cream Maker;a full complement of Henckels Knives;Insinkerator Instant Hot Water Dispenser; Extensive spice collection
- Cooking Utensils Provided: Cooking in the villa is one of our most enjoyable past-times and we have outfitted the Kitchen with this in mind. There is a full complement of hi-quality cookware, bake ware & utensils. We are constantly adding a replacing to keep the kitchen as well equipped as possible. Our guests who are themselves gourmet cooks have commented on the completeness of our kitchen!
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Catering Available: There are a number of gourmet chef services available to prepare and serve your meal at home or deliver it to you. In addition gourmet grocery stores have extensive prepared food sections. Eating at home, under the stars has never been easier and is an experience not to be missed at Andante.
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill: A stainless steel gas BBQ is situated on the main deck, next to the outside eating area. That Romantic dinner under the stars has never been easer.
- Deck/Patio (6) : Andante has several areas of decks for maximum enjoyment of the sun, breezes, shade and view. On the upper level, there is a sun exposed main deck, with a separate dining deck and shaded pergola to the east. The ;arge pool & spa deck, now has a permanent pergola for shade in that once very sunny spot. The master bedroom has its own deck facing east, and the west guest bedroom has a small private deck facing west. At the lower level, there is an expansive, totally shaded patio, with a hammock and seating. This area is the best for capturing the constant tradewinds, and is a favorite for a lazy afternoon nap. There is a separate small private patio partitioned off from the lower level in front of the lower bedroom.
- View/Location
- Oceanfront: Andante is perched 180 ft above Hart Bay, with its own private path winding down to the beach below, high enough to be one with birds in flight, and low enough to be lulled by the hypnotic sounds of the sea.
- Communications
- Telephone (5) : There are two lines. One, the main line, has extensions in each bedroom, and the kitchen. The second, which we use as a backup line,fax and computer line, has an extension in the greatroom, and hookups in the masterbedroom and west guest bedroom.
- Broadband Internet: DSL and Wifi router are in the villa. However, we ask our guests to remember that this is an island and that we can be subject to service interruptions beyond our control. If guests are planning on a "working vacation" with critical work requiring an internet connection and have absolute need of a Broadband Connection, we ask that you have a backup option, in the event of service interruption. Several Internet Cafe sites are available on the island. We do have a second phone line for back-up dial=ip internet.
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Other Amenities
- Stupendous 270-degree sunrise-sunset views, 2 Phonelines, A/C in bdrms, Satellite TV/70 channels Satradio, Multi-zoned Stereopiped to greatroom, Master bdrm, decks and pool, CD-Cassette Player, Extensive CD/casette collection, Extensive library, Full Gourmet Kitchen with "Steaming Hot" water dispenser, Coffee Grinder/maker, Blender, Cappuccino Maker, Bread Maker, Food Processor, Icecream maker, Brand new appliances, side-by-side fridge/fr, Ceramic Cooktop stove/convection oven, All Cooking Utensils, spices, Stainless Steel Gas Grill (BBQ)for those perfect, "No muss, No fuss" dinners under the stars, Indoor dining room/Outdoor trellised dining area, Linens, Private Hot Tub and Pool, Outdoor shower, Private decks off each bedroom, Lower level covered patio with hammock and breezes to die for!! Hike down a Path that winds down to secluded Sand, pebble and coral Beach with the best snorkeling on the island, Fax, Printer, Dedicated FAX/Computer line
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Kid Friendly: Having had young children ourselves when we rented villas, it was very important to us to make Andante as kid-friendly as possible. We've done this as much as possible, but every situation is different, so we urge you to contact us and let us know of your needs.
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Parasailing
- Jet Skiing
- Shelling
- Swimming
- Snorkeling/Diving
- Surfing
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Live Theatre
- Museums
- Miniature golf
- Horseback Riding
- Other Activities
- Fitness Center nearby(also some equipment on site) Two luxurious brand new Health Clubs nearby, Fishing (on site) and Deep Sea. St. John is 2/3 National Park and cared for by the US National Park Service. Hiking trails, exploration of ruins, lovely beaches - both cared for by the NPS and more secluded off road ones - abound.
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Apr 17-Dec 18 2009 .. $2900/wk 1-2 Pers | $3300/wk 3-4 Pers | $3700/wk 5-6 Pers
MASSIVE LAST MINUTE DISCOUNT 8/7-8/15/09 CALL US FOR DETAILS!!!!!
CHRISTMAS/NY Dec 18,2010-Jan 8,2011: $6450/wk Call for minimum stay requirements
Jan 09,2010-Apr 10, 2010 .. $5800/wk 1-6 ppl;President's Week 2/13-2/20/10:$6250
Apr 10-Dec 17 2010 .. $2900/wk 1-2 Pers | $3300/wk 3-4 Pers | $3700/wk 5-6 Pers
MASSIVE LAST MINUTE DISCOUNT!!8/7 THRU 8/15/09 AND FALL '09,CALL US FOR DETAILS!!!
One week minimum rental. Low Season rates based on double occupancy.
DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE FOR FALL STAYS,SEPTEMBER&OCTOBER '09.CALL US FOR DETAILS!!!
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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- Andante by the Sea - Hart Bay, Chocolate Hole, St. John, US Virgin Islands - Caribbean Vacation Rental Villas
- Andante's Great Room
- Andante's Dining Room
- Andante's Master Bedroom
- Master Bedroom Deck with Gorgeous Easterly Views! Awaken to amazing sunrises!
- The West Guest Bedroom at Andante
- The Lower level Guest Room
- Champagne, the Hot Tub, the Sunset - Heaven!
- Andante's Pool and Hottub
- Romantic Dinner by Moonlight
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