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Discover Orchid Knoll – a Caribbean island retreat offering breathtaking views, a refreshing pool, and complete privacy! Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to unwind in a tropical setting.

Villa with private pool, near Virgin Islands National Park

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Your primary view looks to the east, from Coral Bay to Hurricane Hole and the east end of St John
This is your view of Orchid Knoll from the pool deck on the lower level
The stunning view to the south and west stretches to St Thomas and beyond
Your first view of Orchid Knoll as you come up the drive
The exterior dining has magnificent, truly world class views

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Bordeaux Mountain, St John
  • Place, Virgin Islands National Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Cinnamon Bay Beach
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Place, Trunk Bay
    ‪24 min drive‬
  • Airport, St. Thomas (STT-Cyril E. King)
    ‪75 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Dining area

About this property

Discover Orchid Knoll – a Caribbean island retreat offering breathtaking views, a refreshing pool, and complete privacy! Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to unwind in a tropical setting.

DESCRIPTION: Orchid Knoll is a romantic and unique 2 bedroom, 2.5 bath mountain top home was built in 1997 from hand cut native stone and wood. The house has 2 levels, with the master bedroom, living, dining, kitchen areas and covered deck on the upper level, and the guest bedroom, pool and sundeck on the lower level. The attractive interior reflects the casual elegance of an upscale French country villa, with arched French doors and windows, beamed cathedral ceilings, terra cotta tiled floors and pleasing and comfortable furnishings, antiques and accessories. A large wrap around covered deck adjoins the living and dining rooms and is a perfect spot for reading, relaxing and enjoying the fiery sunsets over St Thomas, while sun worshippers will love the south facing pool and sundeck on the lower level.

LOCATION: Orchid Knoll enjoys a dramatic mountain top location on the peak of Bordeaux Mountain. Bordeaux is St John's highest mountain, and at an elevation of 1200+ feet this charming villa offers majestic 320 degree views and excellent (clothing optional) privacy and tranquility. Although Bordeaux is slowly being developed, it is still a pristine, peaceful location that offers an abundance of unspoiled tropical beauty and tranquility. The house itself was built on a ridge line and was skillfully designed to capture the spectacular beauty of its surroundings, including an awesome view that includes St Croix to the south, St Thomas (west), Jost Van Dyke (north), Tortola, (northeast) and Virgin Gorda in the east. This is the most panoramic vista that we offer, and it's really spectacular. It's a 15-18 minute drive into Cruz Bay, 10-15 minutes into the smaller town of Coral Bay and a 10-15 minute drive to the National park beaches.

LIVING & DINING: The exquisite hand rubbed French doors and windows, tiled floors, white cathedral ceilings combine well with a wrought iron couch with upholstered sofa cushions, 2 easy chairs and an eclectic blend of carefully selected furnishings and accessories to create an intimate and warm living room. If you need additional warmth, which is not likely, one of the centerpieces of the living room is a working fireplace. A 32 in. flat screen smart TV, an iSymphony FM stereo and wireless internet are provided.

KITCHEN: You may dine inside at the formal dining room table seating 6-8 or take advantage of the superb views on the tiled upper deck at the table seating four.

The kitchen is modern and well equipped and includes a 4 burner stove and oven, dishwasher, microwave, blender, drip coffee maker, toaster and a fine selection of dinnerware, cookware, and server ware. A washer/dryer is also provided.

BEDROOMS: The cozy master bedroom (queen), with air conditioning, a walk in closet and a tiled bath is on the upper level. This bedroom has excellent down island views of Tortola and the BVIs and it opens to a small deck through screened sliding glass doors. The master bedroom faces east and also contains a desk and an upholstered chair for late night reading or writing. On the pool deck level, the guest bedroom (2 twins or king) also has a/c, a tiled bath and faces east to capture the first rays of the rising sun.
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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
Children Welcome
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking is allowed on the premises.
The property is non-smoking. This includes outside on the decks and the surrounding grounds of the property.
No functions, wedding/receptions, etc. are allowed at the property. The rental is only for the guests reserved and paid to stay at the property.

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
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the neighborhood

St. John

Located in St. John, this villa is near the beach. While the natural beauty of Virgin Islands National Park and Trunk Bay can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can check out Tortola Cruise Ship Port. Kayaking, scuba diving, and motor boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking nearby.
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Bordeaux Mountain, St John

What's nearby

  • Virgin Islands National Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Cinnamon Bay Beach - 19 min drive - 7.6 km
  • Cruz Bay Beach - 22 min drive - 11.1 km
  • Trunk Bay - 24 min drive - 8.4 km
  • Honeymoon Beach - 27 min drive - 12.0 km

Getting around

  • St. Thomas (SPB-St. Thomas Seaplane Base) - 79 min drive

Restaurants

  • Admiral’s Bar
  • ‪Shambles - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Skinny Legs - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Johnny Lime - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Sun Dog Cafe - ‬25 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Discover Orchid Knoll – a Caribbean island retreat offering breathtaking views, a refreshing pool, and complete privacy! Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to unwind in a tropical setting. have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Discover Orchid Knoll – a Caribbean island retreat offering breathtaking views, a refreshing pool, and complete privacy! Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to unwind in a tropical setting. 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 Discover Orchid Knoll – a Caribbean island retreat offering breathtaking views, a refreshing pool, and complete privacy! Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to unwind in a tropical setting.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Discover Orchid Knoll – a Caribbean island retreat offering breathtaking views, a refreshing pool, and complete privacy! Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to unwind in a tropical setting.?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Discover Orchid Knoll – a Caribbean island retreat offering breathtaking views, a refreshing pool, and complete privacy! Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to unwind in a tropical setting. located?

Situated near the beach, this villa is within 3 mi (5 km) of Virgin Islands National Park, Lameshure Beach, and Virgin Islands Coral Reef National Monument. Ajax Peak and Johnson Bay are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

James M., San Francisco

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic! Best Views in the VI

If you want peace, quiet and killer views…this is the place! Away from the crowds, but with great access to all of St. John, Orchid Knoll was a joy. Would stay again, and highly recommend.
Stayed 29 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Exceptional views. Enjoyed the pool and the pool deck. Upper patio area was great with the views. Enjoyed the privacy of the property.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

JULIE B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Mountain mansion

It doesn't get better than this! Up in the mountains, refreshing breeze, pool overlooking the islands, indoor-outdoor shower option..how fun! Gorgeous, large outdoor patio where we had coffee everymorning and a drink everynight. Super clean and everything you could need was provided. Close to town, restaurants, and beaches. Absolutely perfect!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

VIEWS ARE SPECTULAR

Cant beat the views from anywhere on the island. Orchid Knoll is truly the coziest cottage on the island. I spent every evening star gazing from the living room porch. Got to be comfortable with the remote location. Peaceful and Dreamy! I recommend Orchid Knoll to anyone wishing for peace and tranquility! We booked our next trip!

10/10 Excellent

Alison F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stupendous!

The house is wonderful. Excellent design, construction and attention to detail. Completely private. So many places to relax, including the large porch (covered and un-covered), next to the pool, and inside with the warm breezes flowing through screened doors and windows. The views to the east, north and west are magnificent. Enjoy sunrises, moon rises and sunsets, views of the BVIs, St. Thomas, and yachts and sailboats in St. John bays. The evenings are glorious with so many stars and chirping tree frogs. The location is great for exploring the north, east and south beaches. This is the perfect place for a relaxing, rejuvenating getaway.
Stayed 12 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Charles H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A great stay

Wonderful house, location, views.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mary M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Absolutely beautiful home with breathtaking views!

We have been vacationing on St. John for several years and this villa is our new favorite. This home is just beautiful and it had everything we were looking for: privacy, stunning views, and a great location. We hope to return next year and would definitely recommend staying at Orchid Knoll!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2021
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Ct

One of the most gorgeous settings imaginable combined with the coziest house and living options. Sunsets are the daily treat. 270 degree views best in the island. Hiking trails to beaches close by. Simply unforgettable experience. Can't wait to book our next trip!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

bbatom

I just loved being on the Hill. The views were fabulous. The home was well laid out and comfortable. Enjoyed having the pool to play in and idle away the day if I so chose. The Island itself provided many choices of venue. I would and will recommend Orchid Hill to every one. My stay could not have been nicer nor more relaxing.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

rollwood

The site was beautiful-every thing you would want to relax in and recoup your energies. The views 250 degrees were outstanding.The pool convenient and the island was charming and offered many opportunities to participate in local doings.

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