Villa in East End

Holiday Home #17297 from owner #10904
created on 09-Dec-2008

the retreat

Architectural Secluded Oceanfront Private Beach Estate

Not Near A Golf Course Pets Allowed Has Air Conditioning Beach Nearby Credit Cards Accepted Not Non Snoking
Not Disabled Friendly Has Internet Access No Public Transport Nearby Bars or Restaurants Close By Has A Pool Not Near Skiing Family Friendly
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Villa in East End
2 bedroom, 2 bathroom
Sleeps 4 - 10 People
$3200 - $4200 Per Week

The Retreat on St. John, the smallest and most beautiful of the U.S. Virgin Islands, is a uniquely spectacular oceanfront rental villa.

Built with an eye for elegant simplicity, the house perfectly complements the natural beauty of its hillside setting above one of the most pristine beaches in the world. Every room in The Retreat features breathtaking views: stand in the kitchen and watch fish swim through crystal-clear aquamarine waters or relax in bed while looking out across the bay to the island of Tortola. Inside, each room is tastefully furnished with four-poster beds, slate floors, vaulted ceilings, and modern amenities.
The Retreat offers luxurious accommodations for up to 10 adults and features a jetted hot tub, a lap pool, a private path to the beach, air conditioning, a gourmet kitchen, and much more.

Come stay with us, and discover the pleasure of a perfect place, a place to simply be.

The Retreat consists of three richly-hued pavilions centered around a private garden courtyard, on a hillside above beautiful Dreekets Bay on the secluded east end of St. John, USVI. A 40' lap pool runs the length of the courtyard with a jetted hot-tub at one end for relaxing after a workout in the pool or a day at the beach. Comfortable lounge chairs on the deck around the pool create an ideal spot for private sunbathing.

A central pavilion contains the living room and a gourmet kitchen, while the two side pavilions each contain a separate bedroom suite. Both bedroom suites have closets, separate bathrooms, balconies, and completely private slate-lined outdoor showers with a view of the sea. The bedrooms are furnished with Italian beds, ceiling fans, and air-conditioning. Sleeping lofts tucked into the roof rafters of the bedroom pavilions can accommodate kids or extra guests. Each of the two lower bedroom pavilions, while on the same level as the courtyard and living room, is completely private from the rest of the Retreat.

Located on the pristine east end of St. John, Dreekets Bay is known among locals for having some of the best snorkeling and diving in the Caribbean. Reached by a scenic drive through the National Park along paved roads from Cruz Bay, the location of The Retreat offers an experience of untouched, secluded natural beauty just a fifteen minute drive from outstanding restaurants featuring local and continental cuisine in Coral Bay.

Stunning views of the bay and across Sir Francis Drake Passage to the magnificent island of Tortola encompass you as you approach The Retreat by road. Each room of the house is oriented to maximize these sweeping vistas, second to none of St. John. No other homes overlook The Retreat, and across Dreekets Bay from the house lies the untouched landscape of Virgin Islands National Park. The front of each pavilion is a glazed rollup door, allowing the entire wall to open up to tropical breezes and the view. Just 110' below the house down a private trail, the secluded sandy beach provides a perfect spot for sunbathing, snorkeling, or pure relaxation.

From the balcony of the house, brilliant fish are often visible swimming in the bay, in the clearest, cleanest water on St. John. Because of its location, the beach at Dreekets Bay remains unspoiled by crowds and pollution, providing an unsurpassed setting for sunbathing, snorkeling and diving. Just offshore, waters teem with waving anemones, soft-corals, and multi-hued hard corals that shelter brilliant fish of all shapes and sizes. Dolphins and sea turtles play offshore, and lobster, black corals, and even rare Elkhorn corals are often spotted here.

Conveniently close to the town of Coral Bay yet stunningly secluded and untouched, the location of The Retreat is perfect for romantic couples, adventure-seeking families, busy executives looking for solitude, and anyone searching for peaceful luxury in a setting of glorious natural beauty.

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Vill, Hot Tub, View	Villa, Private Beach, View

Adventure Sports, Beach, Biking, Boating, Fishing, Hiking, Horse Riding, Rock Climbing, Kayaking, Mountain Biking, Restaurant, Sailing, Shopping, Water Sports and Rental

Dishwasher, Air Conditioning, Cable or Satellite Television, Cleaning Service, Cooking Utensils, Tumble Dryer, DVD Player, IceMaker, Jacuzzi, Kitchen, Linen Service, Microwave, Parking, Private Pool, Refrigerator, Stereo, TV, Washing Machine

The Retreat accommodates up to 10 guests, its two separate bedroom suites allowing families or couples to enjoy complete privacy. Each of the two bedroom pavilions contains a king bed, a loft with an extra-long double bed (accessed by a pull-down wooden ladder),ensuite.

The gourmet kitchen offers ocean views as well as a gas stove and oven, refrigerator, dishwasher, microwave, trash-compactor, professional quality cookware,The living room is equipped with satellite television, VCR, DVD player, surround-sound Hi-Fi, and library of books and movies. The pull-out couch transforms into one queen or two twin beds to accommodate extra guests.

Other amenities:
Outdoor jetted hot-tub, 40' lap pool, fine linens, "memory foam" mattresses, beach towels, chairs,& coolers, 120-channel satellite TV, and automatic roll-down insect screens. Daily maid services, as well as full or partial catering, are available upon request (with additional fee).

Low Season Price : $3200
High Season Price : $4200 per Week

PAYMENT AND CANCELLATION TERMS
Half of your rent is due here within 10 days of booking to confirm and guarantee your reservation. Failure to make this payment subjects your reservation to automatic cancellation. The balance due of rent, Government Hotel Tax, and damage deposit must be paid in full at least 45 days prior to your arrival. All cancellations and any requests for changes to your reservation (such as date changes or changes in the number of persons in your group) must be made IN WRITING, more than 45 days prior to your arrival date, 80 per cent of your total rent will be refunded to you and 20 per cent of your total rent will be retained as liquidated damages. If you cancel within 45 days of your arrival date, 100 per cent of your total rental will be retained as full liquidated damages.

Full rental polices are found here: http://the-retreat.us/rental_terms.html

Price Table
5 January - 11 April	$4200 - $5200/week
12 April - 19 Dec.	$3200 - $4200/week
19 Dec. - 9 Jan	$6200/week


40' Lap Pool, Hot Tub. Pergola	Deck View

Living Room	Bedroom

2 bedroom Villa in East End