Unwind at the Carambola Villa Retreat, a sophisticated and elegantly furnished 1.5-acre hideaway blessed with amazing views of rolling hills, lush tropical gardens and the ocean. The 3,500 square-foot villa accommodates 8 guests comfortably, but can be made available for up to a maximum of 12. This is a great vacation spot for family and friends as well as coveted Health and Wellness, Meditation, and Wedding Destination.
You will feel like you are in a tropical paradise on this property that lies just one mile away from the island’s only Rainforest. Dozens of palm trees, tropical flora and a view of rolling hills greet you inside the Carambola Golf Course (received a four star rating from GOLF Magazine), where you can tee off on the par-72 course designed by Robert Trent Jones Jr.
HOUSE DETAILS
4 spacious bedrooms (with bathrooms) sit on either side of the Great Room, noted for it’s beautiful high Cyprus ceiling. There is a sitting room with a full scale entertainment center, 60” TV, and bar. This area also features office space, including scanner, printer and hi-speed WIFI.
The open concept living room kitchen is ideal for preparing meals with your friends and family, which may be served in the dining area or the big patio. The kitchen is equipped with 16-Piece place setting, crystal wine and champagne glasses and a Keurig coffee machine.
One of the main allures of the property is the expansive entertainment terrace, set with pool, BBQ, and seating for 12 people for al fresco dining. Edged by the natural tropical gardens, here on the sunny deck you will marvel at the long distance sea views and gorgeous clear nights, surrounded by thousands of stars.
Facing the valley lies the most captivating feature of the Villa. The Villa boasts a tropical garden with multiple wooden decks and terraces that are connected by several bridges and pathways. The pathways connect a number of enticing sites, including: an outdoor fireplace, mystical meditation and yoga spaces, a pond, a waterfall, and a bamboo garden. Scattered about the property are a bountiful herb garden delicious island fruit bearing trees.
AMENITIES
In the Villa, we have a number of amenities made available for our guests pleasure.
These include:
A large collection of books
2 large plasma screen TV’s, including one 60”
that houses the Entertainment Center
DishNetwork on all TV’s
High-Speed WIFI
Apple TV
Fully Equipped Kitchen
Beach gear: beach chairs, snorkel gear, towels, cooler etc.
Membership access to the Carambola Beach Resort. The resort has several great amenities that are available to our guests free of charge, including: Gym, Hard and Clay Tennis Courts, Pool and Beach Access.
Note - Property Manager lives on property in separate apartment.
OPTIONAL AMENITIES
Our property managers both live on St. Croix and are in collaboration with many service professionals. If you’re looking for professional photographers, wedding planners, catering services, private chefs, skilled personal sightseeing/hiking tours or anything else you might desire just let us know and we’d be happy to help!
ACTIVITIES
Three miles away on the North Shore is the famous Cane Bay Beach, rated as one of the top dive sites in the entire Caribbean. This is also meeting point for sunset beach bars and incredible restaurants.
Take a a two mile hike with spectacular views of Annaly Bay and Carambola Beach (or take an adventurous Jeep tour) to St Croix's famous Tide Pools.
Another one of St Croix’s attractions is The Bioluminescent Bay in Salt River Bay National Park. It’s the historic site that Christopher Columbus landed on his second voyage to the New World, but come by night and see the water glow!
The Villa is also within a 15-minute drive to the island’s two rum distilleries (Captain Morgan and Cruzan), where you can tour the facilities and learn about the process of making our island's signature rums.
Danish architecture awaits you in the two towns of Christiansted and Frederiksted where you will find many historic buildings, old forts, fishing charters and duty free shopping! Try your luck at Divi Carina Bay Casino on the island’s east end.
GETTING AROUND
Getting around is easy. We’ll pick you up from the airport or you can easily rent a car from several providers, including Avis and Budget Rent-A-Car. St. Croix is accessible through the Henry E. Rohlsen International Airport. American Airlines, Delta, JetBlue, and U.S. Airways all fly to Rohlsen, as well as, regional airlines like Cape Air, LIAT, and Seaborne Airlines.