Palm Villa | St John Villa Rental US Virgin Islands | Gifft Hill

 

Bedrooms:	4
Beds:	1 king, 2 queens, 2 twins
Bathrooms:	4
Property Location:	Gifft Hill
Proximity:	Ocean View
Property Size:	3500 + Sq. Ft
Year Property Completed:
Beach:	Nat. Park - 15. min
Pool:	Yes - 18ft. x 12ft. x 5ft.
Hot Tub:	No
A/C	Yes, 3 bedrooms
Internet:	WiFi
Maid Service:	Not Included
IPod Connectivity:	Yes
Security Deposit:	$500

LOCATION. Upon entering Palm Villa, you are immediately struck by the magnificent views that open up in front of you, for Palm Villa is located in an excellent setting on Gifft Hill, on a private and quiet hilltop 750 feet above the blue-green Caribbean Sea. Sometimes your view stretches all the way to the mountains of El Yunque and El Toro, 80 miles off in the distance in the rain forests of Puerto Rico. Your captivating views sweep almost 180 degrees and include more than a dozen islands and cays, from Frenchcap Cay and St James islands in the south, past St. Thomas, Thatch and Lovango Cays, and beyond the Hans Lollick Islands in the northwest. At night after a beautiful sunset, the soft lighting, gentle trade winds and twinkling lights of distant islands create a wonderfully romantic and restful environment. During the day, your southwest orientation provides you with blessed sun on your pool deck from 9am to sunset. The restaurants and many other delights of Cruz Bay are a 10-15 minute drive on paved roads.

DESIGN. Palm Villa is a fine example of traditional Caribbean architecture, with a pool, Tropitone deck furniture, exposed beam cathedral ceilings, multiple ceiling fans, screened sliding windows, mahogany French doors, and terracotta tiled floors throughout the interior and also on the pool deck, creating a classic and comfortable living environment. The villa consists of four hip roofed buildings connected by decks, covered walkways and garden patios. The entrance to Palm opens to the pool deck and the fabulous views. On your left is the great house with the living, interior dining and kitchen areas plus a loft guest bedroom. On your right are the two poolside bedrooms. The master bedroom is a large suite located on the east (left) side of the great room. All the bedrooms are air conditioned except the loft bedroom.

Great Cruz Bay, as you actually view it

Looking north at the poolside bedrooms

Your villa - the poolside bedrooms are on the left and the great house is to the right

The entrance to Palm Villa, the master bedroom is on the far left

LIVING/DINING. The living and dining areas are casually and comfortably styled with a rattan sofa and matching love seat and Caribbean inspired artwork and potted plants throughout. Entertainment is provided by a color TV, VCR/DVD, stereo and cassette deck, DSL internet and the numerous crickets, tree frogs, doves, songbirds and other chirpers who are constantly singing in the trees outside your windows and doors. Choose from 2 dining areas; inside, the glass topped bamboo dining table seats 6-8, while on the deck the Tropitone table seats 4-6.

The living area

Interior dining at Palm

A table with a view

KITCHEN. The original kitchen was ripped out in 2008 and replaced with a granite, mahogany and stainless steel beauty. Located just off the pool deck, the kitchen has great views and puts the chef right in the middle of the action. The new kitchen has mahogany cabinets and granite countertops, along with a s/s refrigerator, 4-burner gas stove and oven, dishwasher, microwave, and sink. It also includes a toaster, blender, drip coffee maker and a complete selection of pots, pans, and kitchenware. A separate laundry room with washer/dryer is located off the kitchen and a gas barbeque grill is on the deck.

The kitchen

BEDROOMS. The 4 bedrooms are located in 4 separate buildings, providing excellent privacy. The air-conditioned east master bedroom suite includes a king sized bed, tiled bath with shower, and an adjoining sitting room. The master poolside bedroom and the guest poolside bedroom both have a/c, queen beds, water views and tiled baths and garden showers. The 4th bedroom is a loft bedroom with 2 twin beds and a tiled bath and shower. All bedrooms contain ceiling fans and are attractively decorated and furnished.

The bedroom of the spacious master bedroom suite
The sitting room of the master bedroom suite
Pool side bedroom	Another view of pool side bedroom
The poolside guest bedroom

CARIBBEAN VILLAS' COMMENTS. We have managed Palm Villa since it was first built and this villa remains a very popular rental villa. Palm Villa was designed by the same architect who designed the other Gifft Hill homes, Coconuts and Seawatch, and also a remodeled version of Palm, Sea Wind. Based on reviews from hundreds of past guests from these three homes, this design is one of St. John's all time favorites. It's popular, in part, because it combines a traditional style with modern comforts such as air conditioning and a pool. Palm also owes its popularity to its quiet and peaceful setting. Palm sits high up on Gifft Hill and this setting produces unforgettable sunsets, fascinating night views and sunshine and warm breezes throughout the day. This south-facing villa is bathed in poolside sun from 9 AM to sunset and the sunny pool/ pool deck is the center of this home and is definitely a wonderful place to linger and relax. Guests also enjoy the tropical flowers and lush vegetation that surrounds you, or the clothing optional privacy, or the roomy great house and master bedroom suite. Many past guests who have stayed at Palm Villa agree that this is a very relaxing and enjoyable vacation retreat that is perfect for honeymooners, couples and families.

You should be sitting here

St. Thomas as you actually view it

GUEST COMMENTS.

• We had an awesome vacation! Thank you!
• Our stay on St John was wonderful! The villa and the view were beautiful!

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Availability Calendar & Rates for Palm Villa

Rates

IN Season Prices: Dec 17, 2011 – April 13, 2012

$3850/wk for 2-4 people * $4270/wk 5-6 * $4550/wk 7-8 * 2012- Christmas/New Years $5460/wk 2-8

OFF Season Prices: April 14, 2012 – Dec. 14, 2012

$2275/wk for 2 people * $2555/wk 3-4 * $2800/wk 5-6 * $3115/wk 7-8 * 2012- Thanksgiving-Off Season Rates Apply

Security Deposit: $500

Hotel Tax/Service Charge: 10% Hotel Tax/ 5% Service Charge