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Sopra Mare: Oceanfront, Heated Saltwater Pool, 100% A/C, Endless Views, More...

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A balcony with a view of the ocean, a table with chairs, and a patterned cushion.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, a dining table with chairs, and a ceiling fan.
A bedroom with a bed, a chair, a nightstand, and a view of the ocean.
A floor plan of a hotel named "Sopra Mare" with an upper level, including a bedroom, bathroom, dining area, kitchen, living room, covered porch, and a pool deck.
A pool with a view of the ocean, surrounded by palm trees and a building with a white roof.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
Set at the waterfront, this villa features 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, accommodating 4 guests. Enjoy water views from the outdoor patio while engaging in nearby sailing, windsurfing, and fishing. Explore attractions like Chocolate Hole and Great Cruz Bay for an adventurous experience.

Highlights

  • Sweeping ocean views
    Enjoy top-rated ocean views from dawn to dusk right from your stay.
  • Unmatched views, unforgettable moments
    Guests like the location for the scenic views.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Great Cruz Bay
2 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Private pool
  • Patio
  • Air conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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St. John, VI
  • Place, Chocolate Hole
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Great Cruz Bay
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Chocolate Hole Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, St. Thomas (STT-Cyril E. King)
    ‪59 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

King bedroom

1 King Bed

King bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

1st Floor Powder Room

Toilet

King bedroom en suite bath

Toilet · Shower only

King bedroom en suite bath

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area

About this property

Sopra Mare: Oceanfront, Heated Saltwater Pool, 100% A/C, Endless Views, More...

Perched 150' above the Caribbean Sea you will enjoy sweeping ocean views from most rooms in your oceanfront 2 bedroom 2.5 bath luxury villa. One of the many unique features of Sopra Mare are "accordion doors" that can be completely opened to seamlessly merge indoor and outdoor living spaces, enabling you to enjoy the sights, sounds, smells and feel of ocean breezes throughout your villa. Located in the prestigious neighborhood of Maria Bluff, your villa is an easy 8 minute drive to the restaurants, shops, and nightlife in Cruz Bay, and 10 to 15 minutes from several of St. John's world famous beaches.

Built in 2009, Sopra Mare offers a modern 1600 square foot 2 level floor plan. The lower level features a well-stocked chef's kitchen with ample cooking and serving equipment (including both coffee & Nespresso machines). The living room features "accordion doors" that lead to an oceanfront balcony. There is also a half bath with two doors accessible from both inside and outside the villa providing convenient bath access from the pool patio and balcony.

The upper level features 2 king bedrooms with private baths. One bedroom features "accordion doors" that lead to an oceanfront balcony. Many guests enjoy watching whales and dolphins breach the ocean surface from both balconies, and binoculars are provided if you wish to get a closer look. An internal staircase connects the main living areas to the bedroom level, eliminating the need to go outside to access your bedroom as is the case in the many "pod-style" villas that pervade the St. John rental market, a welcome feature for families with children and during rain showers.

Outside your villa is a patio with an oceanfront saltwater pool with a solar heater. Saltwater pools are better for your skin and better for the environment than chlorine pools because they require little-to-no chemicals. The solar heater will keeps pool water temperature in the mid-to-high 80 degree range, versus the 78-80 degree temps that are typical of unheated St. John pools. There are ample outdoor lounging and dining options on the patio, both in shaded and sunny areas, along with a propane grill for outdoor cooking. And of course, the endless Caribbean Sea views are ever present whether your are inside your villa, on a balcony, or hanging out in your pool or patio. A complimentary cooler, 4 beach chairs and 4 beach towels are also provided for days you choose to visit St. John's world famous beaches.

A high speed satellite Internet and a mesh WIFI network delivers reliable wireless Internet throughout the villa and pool patio. There is off-street parking for 2 vehicles with ample space to turn around. The water supply in your villa is filtered by a top-of-the-line 3-stage UV water filtration system that delivers bottled water quality through every faucet in your villa, and an automatic backup generator keeps you powered up through the occasional power outages that occur on this remote island paradise. Trash service is provided to eliminate the need to make dumpster runs during your stay which is a common requirement for many rental villas on the island.

The location of your villa is among the most sought after on the island. In addition to being in a premier neighborhood close to town, your villa was built on a rocky peninsula facing south. The southern exposure treats you to beautiful sunrises and sunsets while cooling you in the steady easterly trade winds which provide constant relief from the Caribbean heat. The dry rocky terrain, peninsula location and steady ocean breezes all lead to fewer mosquitos to annoy you when enjoying morning coffee or an evening cocktail on your oceanfront balcony while taking in the breathtaking views of the Caribbean Sea, St. Thomas, and the smaller nearby islands. Many guests fall in love with this idyllic experience.

Sopra Mare ("Above the Sea" in Italian) is the sister property of Bordo Mare ("Edge of the Sea"), both of which are owned and operated under the St. John Sea Villas brand. The majority of our reservations come from returning guests, some of whom have been returning to our villas annually for over a decade. Our villas have over 170 reviews across the major travel websites with an average rating of 4.96 stars (5 stars max). We hope you choose one of our villas for your St. John vacation and join our ever expanding family of returning guests.
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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
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Events

No events allowed
HOA rules prohibit events being held in the neighb
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Please smoke or vape outside
No pets, events, or subletting
Electronic signing of rental agreement trequired to complete reservation process - instructions emailed after checkout

Important information

You need to know

Property # 251854
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: HOA rules prohibit events being held in the neighb
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock

About the neighborhood

St. John

Located in St. John, this villa is on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Virgin Islands National Park and Cruz Bay Beach. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and snorkeling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and cycling.
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St. John, VI

What's nearby

  • Chocolate Hole - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Great Cruz Bay - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Rendezvous Bay - 3 min drive - 1.6 km
  • Chocolate Hole Beach - 3 min drive - 1.6 km
  • Sunset Beach - 4 min drive - 2.5 km

Getting around

  • St. Thomas (SPB-St. Thomas Seaplane Base) - 64 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Trunk Bay Beach Bar - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Shambles - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Cruz Bay Landing - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Longboard - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Morgan's Mango - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Sopra Mare: Oceanfront, Heated Saltwater Pool, 100% A/C, Endless Views, More... have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Sopra Mare: Oceanfront, Heated Saltwater Pool, 100% A/C, Endless Views, More...?

As of Sep 4, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sopra Mare: Oceanfront, Heated Saltwater Pool, 100% A/C, Endless Views, More... on Sep 28, 2026 start from $811, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Sopra Mare: Oceanfront, Heated Saltwater Pool, 100% A/C, Endless Views, More... pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Sopra Mare: Oceanfront, Heated Saltwater Pool, 100% A/C, Endless Views, More...?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sopra Mare: Oceanfront, Heated Saltwater Pool, 100% A/C, Endless Views, More...?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Sopra Mare: Oceanfront, Heated Saltwater Pool, 100% A/C, Endless Views, More... located?

Situated on the waterfront, this villa is steps from Chocolate Hole and 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from Virgin Islands National Park. Great Cruz Bay and Chocolate Hole Beach are also within 1 mi (2 km).

About the host

Hosted by Mike Rowen

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My wife and I have owned and managed multiple rental homes on St. John VI and Hilton Head SC since 2009. We continually invest in our properties to make our "homes away from home" deliver a top notch vacation experience for our guests and for when we treat our friends & family to island getaways.

Why they chose this property

The ocean views from both villas are absolutely stunning. Build on a cliff with walls of doors that open to seamlessly merge outdoor and indoor living and dining environments must be experienced to truly appreciate. The villas are fairly new having been completed in 2014, and they survived back-to-back category 5 hurricanes in 2017. While this may not matter much to guests, it meant the villas are well built and gave us the confidence to purchase them.

What makes this property unique

* Oceanfront with expansive panoramic views inside and out
* Positioned to catch the prevailing winds which cool you with steady ocean breezes and reduces bug activity
* Watch whales & dolphin breach the ocean surface from multiple balconies (courtesy binoculars)
* Private heated saltwater pool – better for your skin and the environment (mid-80's pool water temp)
* Secluded behind a private gate with zero step access to villa
* Two car off-street parking with ample space for easy turnarounds
* Al fresco dining for 6 surrounded by lush landscaping
* Accordion doors on both levels that fully open to seamlessly merge indoor & outdoor spaces
* Entertainment systems: 52" TV, CD/DVD Player, Bose wireless sound system, WI-FI throughout
* Fully stocked kitchen with everything a chef would require (coffee & espresso makers)
* King & Queen bedrooms with en suite baths
* 8 minutes to Cruz Bay restaurants & nightlife
* 7-15 minutes to St. John's world famous beaches (courtesy cooler & beach chairs provided)
* Propane backup power generator to prevent power failures from disrupting your vacation
* 3-stage ultraviolet water filtration system for safe, purified drinking water throughout the villa
* Modern floorplan built in 2009 with internal staircase to bedrooms, eliminating the need to go outside to access bedrooms that is common to many older "pod-style" villas on St. John* Oceanfront with expansive panoramic views inside and out

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