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A pool with a view of the sea, a stone wall, and a building with a balcony.
A coastal landscape with clear blue waters, a small island with buildings, and distant mountains.
A coastal landscape with a sunset, calm sea, and distant islands.
A spacious kitchen with a large island, wooden cabinets, and a stone fireplace.
A coastal landscape with a clear view of the sea, distant mountains, and a small building with a thatched roof.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.
  • Your own private chef
    One of the few properties offering private chef services.
  • Unmatched views, unforgettable moments
    Guests like the location for the scenic views.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Virgin Islands National Park

Popular amenities

  • Balcony or patio
  • Massages in spa
  • Private pool
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast for a fee

Explore the area

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St John, St John
  • Place, Virgin Islands National Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Cinnamon Bay Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Trunk Bay
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, St. Thomas (STT-Cyril E. King)
    ‪64 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

7 bedrooms (sleeps 16)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed

Bedroom 5

1 King Bed

Bedroom 6

1 King Bed

Bunk Bedroom 7

4 Twin Beds

6 bathrooms, 2 half bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 4

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 5

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 6

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 7

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 8

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

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About the neighborhood

St. John

Located in Maho Bay Quarter, a neighborhood in St. John, this villa is in the mountains and on the waterfront. Blackbeard's Castle is a notable landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Trunk Bay and Cinnamon Bay Beach.
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St John, St John

What's nearby

  • Virgin Islands National Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Cinnamon Bay Beach - 3 min drive - 1.3 km
  • Trunk Bay - 5 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Cruz Bay Beach - 12 min drive - 9.0 km
  • Maho Beach - 15 min drive - 4.0 km

Getting around

  • St. Thomas (SPB-St. Thomas Seaplane Base) - 73 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Maho Crossroads - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Roti King Foodtruck - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Shambles - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Trunk Bay Beach Bar - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Cruz Bay Landing - ‬17 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does When You Demand The Very Best-Jaw Dropping Views HTD Pool w Fire Bowls,Generator have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at When You Demand The Very Best-Jaw Dropping Views HTD Pool w Fire Bowls,Generator?

As of Nov 10, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at When You Demand The Very Best-Jaw Dropping Views HTD Pool w Fire Bowls,Generator on Nov 28, 2026 start from $4,504, 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 When You Demand The Very Best-Jaw Dropping Views HTD Pool w Fire Bowls,Generator 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 When You Demand The Very Best-Jaw Dropping Views HTD Pool w Fire Bowls,Generator?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at When You Demand The Very Best-Jaw Dropping Views HTD Pool w Fire Bowls,Generator?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is When You Demand The Very Best-Jaw Dropping Views HTD Pool w Fire Bowls,Generator located?

Located in Maho Bay Quarter, this villa is within 1 mi (2 km) of Cinnamon Bay and Trunk Bay. Gibney Beach and Cinnamon Bay Beach are also within 2 mi (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

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10/10

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10/10

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10/10

Location

10/10

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Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

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We had an absolutely amazing time!!!!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Wonderful in every way. Our 16 family members all thoroughly enjoyed our stay (especially our newest 2 year old who had the time of her life).Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Review of St Johns – UtopiaOur three-generation family of 14 just spent a week in Utopia – literally. What a place. Views are spectacular, with magnificent vistas from the pool and almost every balcony, window and shower! Hummingbirds flit about all day long, the koi pool is interesting for kids and adults, and we sighted a few mongoose and deer from the property. The main public space had room for cooking, conversation, chess games and jigsaw puzzles, all at once. We ate at the outside porch table and bar every night that we were not eating in a Cruz Bay restaurant. Nighttime is quiet with the frogs and birds providing the background sounds of a tropical jungle.The property is up a steep hill, so be sure to rent a jeep, which you will need to explore the variety of nearby beaches that provide good swimming and snorkeling, and to go to the many hikes on the island.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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This is our second time with a group of 6 couples. The villa was perfect for us with views to die for, very surreal. The villa itself is absolutely beautiful, upscale and extremely spacious along with open concept kitchen and family rooms which is rare on the islands. The heated infinity pool was awesome!! The villa is extremely comfortable, private, clean, and very well equipped. We rented cars from the owners as well and they were at the villa when we arrived! We could not think of anything that would have made our stay any better.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Exceptional property

Exceptional property. Very well-designed and furnished. Lots of amenities. Every appliance that could be needed. Close to town and beaches. Highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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Omg I don’t even know where to begin! Our experience was 5 star. They really know how to treat guests, felt like rock stars! We rented cars from them and where waiting at the villa, we also did the water taxi with them to the villa and lastly did a boat charter with them. Everything was top notch. The villa was clean, furniture was comfortable, the beds were heavenly, and often found ourselves getting lost in the endless ocean views. Our teens basically lived in the heated pool the entire time! The communication from the owners and property managers was top notch - they were knowledgeable, friendly and gave us great recommendations. We are already in the works to rebook for next year. … you won’t regret it! Thanks for a lovely stay. We will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Utopia is aptly named

Utopia is an outstanding property and more than worthy of its title. We celebrated our 50th anniversary with our adult children, spouses and grandkids and enjoyed the property and surrounding area immensely. The views are spectacular and the accommodations match or surpass the beauty of the entire area. Megan and Pete, the support team were outstanding and made our trip one of our best travel experiences. To top it off we utilized Dive In catering from St Thomas for several of our dinners and found Chef Selma and Sierra an incredible team. We can't wait to come back!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Truly Spectacular!!

We been traveling to St. John for over 20 years; our opinion the nicest areas are Peter Bay & Ditleff Point. Ditleff Poin though is very windy and the beach is rocky. We love Peter Bay on the North Shore with its world-renowned beaches. We’ve enjoyed many rentals in Peter Bay, and stayed at this villa years ago, none of us recognized it, the transformation is amazing!! We all considered it the best rental villa in Peter Bay!! The owners have done wonders in creating a breathtaking “Utopia” the views are stunning!! The open concept great room has a huge chef’s kitchen, spacious dining and living room area, and beautiful artwork, furniture & décor. It’s a lush tropical paradise, one of the most private villas in Peter Bay, backing the national park. The owners offer luxury transfers and jeep rentals, I suggest both! It was the best experience we had getting to the island/villa from the airport, and the jeeps were at the villa when we arrived, perfection!! Utopia Villa in Upper Peter Bay is one of the highest and has unprecedented views; the pictures don’t do it justice!! The massive veranda looks out at the distant islands, beaches, many passing sail boats, and sea; there’s lot of sun during the day and beautiful sunsets in the evening. We loved the heated infinity pool and fire bowls were an amazing feature! Lots of seating for dining in or out, we were 16 and all sat together for a meal. This villa is truly magnificent, our favorite now, we’re booked already for next year!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024
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8/10 Good

Ideal location, views, and a responsive owner but not quite a 5 for a couples getaway.

The villa itself is beautiful and nicely appointed! Diana is a responsive host who was quick to reply when I texted her. The location of this villa is ideally located on St. John for the things that probably matter most to most guests: 1) The views - The water along this part of St. John is especially turquoise. It's what you think of when you imagine those Caribbean seas. Was far better than the East End waters we'd seen the week before. 2) Access to North Shore beaches - Lot's of great choices within minutes of the villa. You'll need to drive to them. You could walk down to the Peter Bay beach but it's a really steep walk and not for most. The Peter Bay beach is nice because it's essentially private but it's not as picturesque as some of the other beaches in the area. 3) Access to Cruz Bay for shopping and dining. It's only about a 15 minute drive. The prior week we had stayed out on the East End so we had a basis for comparison. The East End is really remote and doesn't offer the shopping and dining options we prefer. Here's what I think could have made it a 5 for us (couple on relaxing getaway) but may not matter for others: 1) An outdoor hot tub. Maybe we got spoiled the week before at another villa that had one. Sitting in a hot tub enjoying the views, especially in January, would have been awesome. 2) Heated pool. In January it's just too cool to enjoy for us. We dipped our toes in once or twice but couldn't enjoy the water so we never used the pool. At the villa the week before the pool was heated and it makes a huge difference this time of year. 3) Better hot water in the villa.The hot water wasn't ample enough to fill the spa tub in the master. Showers were warm not hot and there were only two of us. To Diana's credit when I asked about it she offered to let me adjust the water heater. After opening the panel I decided against it but I appreciated her responsiveness. 4) This villa sits directly over and above another villa just a few yards down hill. The first several days we had no neighbors. The last couple of days a group of 30 somethings checked in. It was loud as to be expected from a group vacationing together. This won't matter to some but for a romantic couples getaway it was noticeable to us. I try to provide insightful and impartial reviews mindful that different guests have different expectations and needs. Hope this helps.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2019
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10/10 Excellent

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Can’t beat these views!

The views from this property are amazing! Diana was super helpful and accommodating. Even though we didn’t end up using it, the guest house is a great option as well.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2021
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10/10 Excellent

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Absolutely perfect!

The villa is stunning, views are incredible. Plenty of space for our 3 adults and 4 teens The ice maker was an unexpected luxury. Just perfect for us!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2021
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10/10 Excellent

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Breath taking views

The pictures were spot on in terms of the views— absolutely amazing. Diana was extremely helpful and responsive from the time we booked through the end of the trip— including offering advice on where to spend a couple hours near the airport as we waited for our flight time. The house is stacked with everything you need for hanging around or doing day trips to the beach. Simply a wonderful vacation as advertised!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
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10/10 Excellent

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Spectacular views and space

Our family had a wonderful time at Areca! The drive up to the property was steep, but the views and privacy was more than worth it, plus the drive was so fun! So close to amazing beaches too. The Villa’s layout was perfect for a large family or even friends as everybody had their own space to escape to when needed. We highly recommend Areca and Saint John!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
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10/10 Excellent

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10 Days at Areca

We loved this house! We have stayed at other houses in Upper Peter Bay and this one is fantastic. Great views of sunrise and sunset and plenty of room for 10 to eat dinner together.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2021
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10/10 Excellent

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Perfection

Just returned from an amazing week at Areca. This was the first time we have stayed in upper Peter Bay and the views and the location were the best we’ve had on St. John. We have been coming to the island for the past 23 years and staying at different villas each time. This was definitely one of the top stays. Views from the Villa are 180° east to west so you get sunsets every night. The outdoor area including the pool are vast and expensive with many areas to have quiet time or to hang out with family and friends. We had a great experience renting a car from Amalie car rental on St Thomas (thanks for the tip from another reviewer) and also did a private boat charter with Big Blue Excursions. Highly recommend both. We also had Passion Fruit chefs cater our meal at the Villa one night and it was excellent. Diana was wonderful to work with and helped us with many recommendations throughout our stay. We will definitely be back to Areca Villa one day!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021
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10/10 Excellent

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Wonderful stay in St. John!

Areca is a wonderful property and was perfect for our group of 8. It has a gorgeous setting, great pool, was very clean and had everything we needed for a great vacation, including some things we didn’t expect like beach chairs and umbrellas! Our only issue was getting to the property at night. Our flight was delayed and the car rental process was very inefficient in St Thomas, so it was dark as we were making our way to the house. We had a little trouble because of the turns and the hills, but Diana was very helpful and constantly in touch and we finally made it. It was all more than worth it!! Thanks for sharing your property with us - we would definitely like to come back!!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021
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10/10 Excellent

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Fun in the sun for 5 couples

The Areca property sits above Peter Bay and has magnificent views of the caribbean sea and adjacent islands on the north shore. The first thing that hits you is the beauty of the property and the amazing views. The villa is perfect for 5 couples, each with its own full bath and a view of the sea. The coqui frogs serenade you in the evening as the jungle awakens. My recommendations include renting your Jeeps on St Thomas from Amelie Car Rental (we loved our Jeeps). They meet you at baggage claim and drive you to their car lot (just a few minutes up the road) and hand over the Jeep, paperwork, and a map of St Thomas (directions to the car ferry) without ever going inside. Then they meet you at the airport curb to pick up their Jeep at the end of your stay. This means your luggage stays in your vehicle from the airport all the way to the villa. The car ferry ($35 / vehicle) is also much less chaotic and less expensive than the people ferry. You avoid taxi transfer from the airport to the ferry and hauling your luggage behind you all the way to the villa. Order your groceries and adult beverages online from Starfish Market (a few days ahead of your arrival) and have them delivered to the villa (you call them when the car ferry reaches St John and have to be present at the villa to accept the groceries). Just below the villa are the best beaches on the island: Cinamon, Trunk, and Maho (for Turtles). I think our favorite beach day was Maho. We also hit Hansen Bay on the Eastern part of the island (well worth the drive). The villa has ample beach chairs, towels, and a big ice chest. We did most of our meals at the villa and used the barbeque on the balcony quite a bit. Why squeeze into a restaurant when you have these views and a table for 10. Plus, our entire party Covid tested a couple of days before our trip, so we were mask free at the villa and didn't infect people on the island or during our travels. While in town, everyone did a good job masking up. The kitchen was stocked well with spices, coffee filters, paper towels, etc. The water in the main house is UV filtered which allowed us to use the ice for our beverages from the main fridge and the fridge on the balcony. Another tip...bring your Yeti's to keep your tropical drinks cold! If you plan this trip for your group or family, you will be the vacation hero! Diana, the owner was very nice to work with as I inundated her with emails and text messages.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
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10/10 Excellent

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Fabulous view

The house had the best view. It was fully stocked with essentials and Diana was so helpful. The hous
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2020
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10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful! Hope to go back!

Easy, Diana makes it very easy by having coolers, chairs, towels, etc. Gorgeous property and views!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2020
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10/10 Excellent

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What a view!!!

We stayed here with four other couples and we all were blown away by the amazing views from this home. It has a great layout for families or couples. The outside space and great views are worth the stay. Dianna was very responsive anytime I had a question prior to, during and after our stay. I would highly recommend this home and we plan to stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2020
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10/10 Excellent

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Super Duper in Every Way

All the comforts of home and spectacular views in this well-maintained, luxurious abode. Two families—nine adults in all—enjoyed our stay over the new year. Diana is a first-class and extremely responsive host. Do it! You won’t be disappointed.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2019
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10/10 Excellent

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Great stay!

Our family of five had a wonderful stay. The three bedroom main house was perfect for us and the outdoor dining area allowed us to have our extended family over for dinner.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Amazing home!

Views are incredible!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Awesome

We will be back.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Impressive Views, Fabulous Infinity Pool, and Wonderful Accommodations!

This was a birthday escape with a few of our very closet friends and we could not have had a better time! The villa is magnificent, located in a wonderful area, easy to get to all the popular beaches and Cruz Bay , where we had fabulous restaurants to choose from ....The Terrace, Extra Virgin, Ocean 362 & great tuna tacos @ The Tap House ! You have amazing views looking out to the BVI’s, Peter Bay in front of you with your own private beach access , Cinnamon Bay on one side and Trunk on the other. Diana was wonderful and answered any questions we had promptly. We will definitely be back to Areca! Pictures do not do this villa justice! I have been going to St John for about 10 years and this was the best yet!
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2019
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