DESCRIPTION: Francis Bay Estates consists of three handsome stone buildings, each with two levels. The buildings are connected by covered walkways and brick decks and each building overlooks the pool and the spacious sundeck. You park above the buildings, walk through a stone gateway with copper doors and then descend brick stairs to the upper level. On your left screened mahogany doors open to the spacious great room (1000 sq/ft), in the main house which contains the living, dining and kitchen and pantry areas. Off the great room is a 500 sq/ft covered deck that overlooks the pool and the unspoiled views. The buildings opposite the main house contains four nearly equal 325 sq/ft bedrooms and baths, all with king beds, with two on the upper level and two on the lower level. The fifth bedroom, also 325 sq/ft and with twin beds, is under the great room and opens to the pool deck. Exterior brick stairs lead from the upper level to the bedrooms and pool on the lower level. The 35 foot pool is bounded on 3 sides by a spacious (3500 sq/ft) antique brick sun deck, complete with BBQ grill and a dining table. Colorful landscaping surrounds the pool, sun deck and the entire villa, and the most spectacular landscaping (the National Park) extends for miles around you.
LOCATION: On an island known for its fabulous villa locations, Francis Bay Estate’s location is quite unique and exceptional. This villa sits a short distance from the beautiful beach at Francis Bay. It is surrounded by National Park lands and has no abutting neighbors. Except for one other home in the distance, your view remains natural and unspoiled. Even by St. John's high standards, the tranquility, peacefulness, and privacy of this setting are quite exceptional.
It's an easy 5 - 10 minute walk down a gentle slope to the beautiful white sands at Francis Bay Beach. From the beach you can snorkel or swim (the preferred route) over to the calm turquoise waters and white sands of Maho Bay, or it's a short drive.
The views from your villa stretch from Mary's Point on St. John west to the islands of St. Thomas, and the Hans Lollicks, and then to Lovango, Congo and Thatch Cays. Fifteen miles to the west, 1500 foot Crown Mountain on St Thomas rises in the distance. The west facing orientation of this home provides all day sun on your totally private pool and sundeck. The sunsets are usually spectacular and the distant lights of St. Thomas at night seem a world removed.
The north shore drive to your villa weaves past some of the worlds most beautiful beaches. Depending on how often you slow down to enjoy this splendid scenery, it's usually a 15 - 20 minute drive into/from Cruz Bay and even closer to Coral Bay.
LIVING & DINNG: The Great Room is a beautiful example of a classic plantation style great room, with mahogany floors, windows, and antiques, and a vaulted ceiling with valence lighting. Six sets of 8 foot tall, fully screened mahogany doors open to the wrap around covered deck and the views. Close the doors to the armoire and your living room looks like you've returned to a beautiful 19 century plantation house. The interior dining area has a mahogany table that seats 10. There is also a teak table and chair set that seats 10 on the pool deck, a few steps from the gas grill.
KITCHEN: The large and lovely, granite and mahogany Kitchen is definitely 21st century. It is very well equipped and includes a s/s refrigerator/freezer, s/s dishwasher, a 5-burner cook top stove in the center island, 2 s/s ovens, a walk in pantry, microwave, toaster, blender, coffee maker, and abundant cookware and dinnerware.
BEDROOMS: The five air conditioned bedrooms are the same size (350 sq/ft) and very similar in decor. Four of the bedrooms have king sleigh beds, while the 5th bedroom has a set of twins. All have fine Italian bed linens for that luxurious feeling. The bedroom doors are mahogany sliding pocket doors with interior wooden shutters. Each bedroom has an attached tiled bath with double sinks and a stone shower.
Jan. 7, 2025 - May 2, 2025
$14400/wk 2-10 people
Off Season
May 3, 2025 - Dec. 16, 2025
$8200/wk for 2-6 people
$9000/wk for 7-10 people
Holiday
Thanksgiving
Nov. 22 - 30, 2025
$9000/wk for 2-10 people
** Christmas/New Years
Dec. 17, 2025 - Jan. 8, 2026
$17500/wk for 2-10 people
** Christmas/New Years: A minimum number of nights may apply depending on your dates
12.5% Hotel tax
Damage Deposit
$50 non-refundable damage waiver. Covers up to the 1st $500 in accidental damage. The damage must be reported while on the island for it to be covered.