Located in the Virgin Islands National Park on Bordeaux Mountain, St. John’s highest peak, sits Esprit, a luxurious Island retreat. Commanding an unbelievable view of Coral Bay and the British Virgin Islands, this Villa also enjoys refreshing year-round breezes. Esprit is centrally located, an easy drive down to Cruz or Coral Bay and just 10 minutes from the magical beaches of the North Shore.

As for the Villa itself, it offers a perfect balance of comfort, style and privacy. The owner’s personal artistic touches abound throughout in this bright and colorful home that is cooled by trade winds all year long. The great room is complete with a well-equipped kitchen, comfortable living and dining spaces, and a home entertainment center. Several tiers of balconies overlook the valley below, and the sunny lower deck boasts a pool and outdoor shower. The three bedrooms can comfortably accommodate up to 6 people. You’ll also find the interior staircase leading to two bedroom suites is perfect for families with younger children.

ABOUT ST. JOHN:

St. John is one of three islands that make up the US Virgin Islands. Most are uninhabited, in the Lesser Antilles chain of the West Indies, east of Puerto Rico and lying between the Caribbean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean. St. John USVI has the reputation of being the most beautiful, friendly and tranquil island in the Caribbean. St. John is less than 20 square miles in area. St. John’s population is about 5,000. About half of the island is part of the St. John Virgin Islands National Park. At its widest points, St. John is approximately 13.5 miles long and about 6 miles wide. The highest elevation is 1,277 feet at Bordeaux Mountain.

The official language is English, although in addition to Standard English you will encounter various West Indian Dialects spoken by Virgin Islands natives and residents from other English speaking Caribbean countries. In general these dialects are easy to understand, but if you have trouble, politely ask the person to repeat what they said. Other languages spoken on the island are Spanish, spoken by natives of Puerto Rico and Santo Domingo, patois, spoken as a second language by residents of St. Lucia and Dominica, and creole, spoken by residents of Haiti.

Weather on St. John ranges from perfect to excellent, with near-ideal temperatures and gentle tradewind breezes. Rainfall averages around 43 inches per year. Winter temperatures range from about 77 to 84 degrees and summer temperatures range from about 82 to 90 degrees. Cooling tradewinds blow east to northeast in the winter switching south to southeasterly in the summer.

There are four plus “grocery stores” in or near Cruz Bay and one small store in Coral Bay. Grocery prices are approximately 25% higher than in the Washington DC area.

There are no sales taxes in the US Virgin islands. Each Visitor to the Virgin Islands enjoys a $1600 Duty Free Allowance upon returning to the United States. In addition you may bring back five bottles of liquor duty free or six if one is locally produced like Cruzan Rum. The Duty Tree cigarette allowance is 10 cartons of cigarettes or 100 cigars. For more information contact the Bureau of Customs at (340) 774-2540.

Check-in: 3:00 PM

Check-out: 10:00 AM

Children welcomed

Pets require prior approval and non-refundable pet deposit

No Smoking

No parties/events

Rates vary depending on time of year and number of guests

High season and holiday rates are higher

7 night minimum

12.5% gov’t tax

$75 damage waiver

50% down to book

Balance due 60 days prior

Please bring proof of identification

Trip cancellation insurance recommended

All bookings are final

Rates and fees subject to change without notice