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10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 41600 sq ft
Popular amenities
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 keep your pool water into the mid-80's as opposed 78-80 degrees where most St. John pools naturally stabilize. 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.
High speed wireless Internet is accessible everywhere indoors and out. 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.
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 keep your pool water into the mid-80's as opposed 78-80 degrees where most St. John pools naturally stabilize. 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.
High speed wireless Internet is accessible everywhere indoors and out. 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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Washer
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Air conditioning
Outdoor Space
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0-17
Events
No events allowed
HOA rules prohibit events being held in the neighb
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Please smoke or vape outside
Important information
You need to know
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
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A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property
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/biking trails and cycling.

St. John, VI
What's nearby
- Chocolate Hole - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
- Great Cruz Bay - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
- Chocolate Hole Beach - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
- Rendezvous Bay - 2 min drive - 1.2 km
- Devers Bay - 3 min drive - 1.6 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- High Tide Bar & Seafood Grill - 8 min drive
- Cruz Bay Landing - 8 min drive
- Woody's Seafood Saloon - 8 min drive
- Beach Bar - 8 min drive
- The Longboard - 8 min drive
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Reviews
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Cleanliness
10/10
Amenities
10/10
Property conditions & facilities
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
9.8/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
Dec 31, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
10/10 Excellent
Peggy P.
Jan 18, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peggy P.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026
10/10 Excellent
RALPH Y.
Dec 24, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
RALPH Y.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveler
Jun 25, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Incredible views
Verified traveler
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Amelia A.
Sep 24, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gorgeous home!
Amelia A.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
Steven D.
Jun 15, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet and Gorgeous Views
Steven D.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Elizabeth F.
Feb 12, 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely Villa
Elizabeth F.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2020
10/10 Excellent
Nathan S.
Apr 10, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A wonderful getaway
Nathan S.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
10/10 Excellent
Jeff L.
Jun 7, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Edge of Paradise
Jeff L.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021
This review was submitted before 2018 and can't be verified.
10/10 Excellent
Chris R.
Mar 13, 2010
We just returned from Sop...
Chris R.
This review was submitted before 2018 and can't be verified.
10/10 Excellent
Rachel K.
Dec 26, 2016
Comfortable and Clean Villa with Amazing Views
Rachel K.
10/10 Excellent
Joan G.
Mar 14, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet Waterfront Villa
Joan G.
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2024
This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.
10/10 Excellent
David P.
Feb 11, 2026
Wonderful villa with outstanding views
David P.
8/10 Good
Robert B.
Oct 18, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great view, great place
Robert B.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022
10/10 Excellent
Aaron J., Mountain Home Arkansas
Sep 18, 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ocean view for miles.
Aaron J.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019
10/10 Excellent
cathie j.
Aug 29, 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Views
cathie j.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
10/10 Excellent
Cray M.
Jul 17, 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
7 wonderful days
Cray M.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveler
Jul 13, 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location well maintained with plenty of amenities
Verified traveler
Stayed 11 nights in Jun 2019
10/10 Excellent
Erin B.
Feb 16, 2019
Perfect house!
Erin B.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2019
10/10 Excellent
Matthew G.
Feb 5, 2019
Amazing views, Great location
Matthew G.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2019
10/10 Excellent
april P.
Jan 24, 2019
Relaxing / Jan12-19 2019
april P.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2019
10/10 Excellent
Louie D.
Nov 20, 2018
Fantastic Villa in a great location!
Louie D.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2018
10/10 Excellent
Sue L.
Oct 7, 2018
Paradise!
Sue L.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2018
10/10 Excellent
Carole
Aug 25, 2018
Great location,
Carole
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2018
10/10 Excellent
Philip M.
Jun 6, 2018
We Can't Wait to Go Back!
Philip M.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2018
About the host
Hosted by Mike Rowen
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
* 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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