Over the Rainbow is an alluring 3-bedroom villa that remains exceptionally peaceful, private and scenic. Over the Rainbow consists of three connected buildings – a great room and two bedrooms on the ground level with a third bedroom on the upper level. The buildings are built in a u shaped design with a tiled garden courtyard and dining area in the middle, bordered by native stone walls. You park below the villa and ascend a stone stairway up to the courtyard, where you enter the great room or any of the 3 a/c bedrooms. The great room features 16′ x 8′ screened glass doors that open to an intimate pool, sundeck and gazebo, all with spectacular views of the south coast of the National Park. Past guests frequently tell us that they’re amazed by the peacefulness and beauty of this divine setting. The two new equally sized master bedrooms/baths are in a 2-story building with interior stairs. Both of these bedrooms have private west facing decks that capture afternoon sun and memorable sunsets, while the upper bedroom has a second deck with east facing sunrise views.
Bedrooms: 3
Beds: 3
Bed Description: 2 Kings, 2 Twins (covert to king)
Bathrooms: 3
Property Location: Reef Bay
Proximity: Ocean View
Property Size: 1800+ sq.ft.
Year Property Complete: 1986
Beach: Reef Bay
Pool: Yes
Pool Dimensions: approx. 16 x 10
Hot Tub: No
Air Conditioning: Yes, Bedrooms only
Children: Welcome
Wifi: Yes
Housekeeping: No
Damage Deposit: $500
Distance To Town: 18 minute drive to Cruz Bay
Living & Dining: Large screened glass doors on the east and west sides of the great house open to create a relaxing indoor-outdoor living area with romantic views and constant cooling breezes off Reef Bay. Terra cotta tiled floors, exposed beams and the pastel colors create a soothing interior while a rattan couch, loveseat and chair set insure comfortable seating. A 40″ flat smart screen TV, 2 speaker CD player/stereo and wireless internet provide the electronic entertainment.
Dine inside at the glass and wicker table and chair set that seats 4, outside on the courtyard table also seating 4, or on the pool deck or under the gazebo also at a table seating four.
Kitchen: The kitchen includes a 4-burner stove with oven, refrigerator-freezer, microwave, dishwasher, blender, drip coffee maker, telephone and a suitable assortment of cookware and dinnerware. A washer/dryer and a BBQ grill are also included.
Bedroom Details: Over the Rainbow has 3 a/c bedrooms and 3 baths. The lower level east facing guest bedroom has a king 4-poster bed and adjoining bath. The new lower master bedroom has 2 twins that open to a large private deck with views of Fish Bay and romantic sunsets. The upper level master bedroom and bath is accessed by interior stairs and has a king bed, adjoining bath, and two decks. One deck looks west to St. Thomas over Fish Bay, and a second deck has, oh so rare, sunrise and sunset (east and west) views.
Over the Rainbow is located on the border of the National Park in Reef Bay, in an exceptionally peaceful and unspoiled setting that is as private today (2015) as it was in 1991. This villa is blessed with magnificent 260 degree views, including the “Big Sur” like shoreline of the National Park, miles of blue Caribbean Sea, lovely sunrises over Reef Bay and the glow of sunsets behind Fish Bay. Reef Bay Beach is a usually deserted white sand beach that is a 10-15 minute hike from your villa. Reef Bay is St. John’s most “undiscovered” and virgin National Park beach where sea turtles still lay their eggs and romantic beach walks are very private affairs. A one mile hike along the shore brings you to a second beach at the head of Reef Bay while other trails take you on more challenging hikes through the National Park to Lameshur Bay, Bordeaux Mountain or Rams Head. It’s a four mile drive into Cruz Bay, all of which is on what passes on St. John for a paved road, but Reef Bay is well off the beaten path, so few tourists ever explore this beautiful and relatively unknown area of St John.
INTERNET SERVICE: The internet service is subject to frequent interruption. We cannot guarantee internet quality or speed. Renters might find it convenient to travel with a cellular carrier MiFi – a couple of examples are AT&T and Virgin Mobile. There will be no refunds due to the internet not working.
PHONE SERVICE/CELL PHONES: Local phone service is interrupted regularly and in spite of our efforts to reinstate service it can sometimes take weeks. AT&T is the only cell service we find operates efficiently on the island. If you do not have AT&T we strongly suggest you bring a pay as you go AT&T cell phone with you as we do not provide cell phones should the local phone service be interrupted.
POOL FLOATS: Pool floats are not guaranteed with your villa rental. If you want access to them, please bring them with you.
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VEHICLE INFORMATION: A 4 Wheel Drive vehicle is needed for travel on St John.
April – We have stayed at a number of homes through Caribbean Villas but none so private or secluded as Over the Rainbow. We had stayed here a few years ago before the second floor master bedroom was added and loved it then too. The panoramic views of Reef Bay and the national park never grows old and we like being able to walk down to the beach using Reef Bay Road (there’s a trail on the left near the end). The house is some distance from Cruz Bay but nothing like having to drive all the way out to Coral Bay.
Each of the bedrooms has a/c but we ended up not needing it because of the nearly non-stop trade winds. The kitchen is pretty basic but has everything you need to make great meals. The pool and numerous porches/balconies are really nice. Highly recommended.
Aug. 2023 – We had a wonderful week on St John and Over the Rainbow was a fantastic home to stay in. We loved the outdoor space. The views are gorgeous and there was always a breeze. The common room was comfortable for 6 adults. We prepared breakfast, lunch and few dinners with ease. The bedrooms are clean and had AC. As other reviews indicate, it is a further drive than other houses to beaches and town. It was fine for our family and made the trip feel more family oriented. I hope to come back!
Dec. 26, 2023- I just wanted to thank you for helping us find the Over the Rainbow villa, our car rentals and so much more. We had the most wonderful vacation!!
– We had a wonderful time at Over the Rainbow Nov 15-22. It was difficult to leave. This was our 3rd trip to St John, and also booking through your agency. Every one of our visits was extremely enjoyable and the relationship with Caribbean Villas has been consistently professional and amiable. We plan to be back and of course will be calling you once again. The thing I most like about CVRM is the way you present the villas on your web site. I can trust that we are going to rent a clean villa that is among the best that can be rented in the various price ranges offered. You rent quality properties and I can trust your candid guidance when choosing the villa. OTR was no exception. Hats off to the owners for the detail they provided in the documentation and equipping of their beautiful home. Dawn and I loved it the moment we walked in. I know this is a business, but you can tell they put love and effort in their home. Please pass my comments along to them–especially labeling the lighting switches and telephone. The interior and exterior lighting was very well done and provided a nice ambiance.
-We loved Over the Rainbow so much – everything about it from the location to the extraordinary views, the pool, natural setting overlooking the national park. Thank you
– We absolutely LOVED Over the Rainbow…perfect for 2 couples…St John is a beautiful place!
– Thank you SO much, we had a wonderful time! Over the Rainbow proved to be a perfect spot for us! We will be back!!
– We had a wonderful time at Over the Rainbow! The view was fantastic, the weather was great. We really enjoyed ourselves and will be back!!
– We just wanted to send you a quick note saying how wonderful Over The Rainbow was – it was so beautiful and tranquil. We absolutely loved it! We almost didn’t want to explore the island because we thought the house was so perfect (though we did finally make it over to the beaches one day).
– I wanted to take a couple of minutes to compliment you on how well everything went for us on our vacation. The whole process from beginning to end seemed almost too good to be true! Your company did a great job handling all the arrangements. We were delighted with the villa! It always makes me nervous to book a house “sight unseen” but Over the Rainbow was all that it was advertised to be! It was a great experience all around. Great service!
– Just wanted to say the Villa was beautiful and your staff on the island was very helpful. The man we met who showed us the way to the Villa on the first day (Jim) was SO NICE. He even leant us some baby toys from his personal home. We returned the toys but never got a chance to say thank you. Please pass along our thanks. We will definately use you on our return trip in the future. It was so beautiful!!
– My girlfriend and I stayed in Over The Rainbow Dec. 30, 2012-Jan. 6, 2013, and we had the best time there. The villa was AWESOME, location was very private and quiet, and Jim/Terri (our greeters) were the best and very helpful. We are already planning our next trip, and we are planning to maybe buy some property on St. John. We just wanted you all to know how much we enjoyed our trip and villa. Have a good day and Happy New Year!
– Hello to the great staff at Caribbean Villas, I want to thank you all for our vacation at “Over the Rainbow”. We found your business and communications to be first class. Our island greeteers Jim and Terry were very helpful and offered many suggestions on what to do on the island. Our Jeep was reliable and clean. The owners of the villa have done a super job of making the place friendly and comfortable. The plantings around the property and the pool were top notch. The Reef Bay view was spectacular. We slept in the Fish Bay room, the room was airy and comfortable. Never got tired of looking at all the animal life visiting the villa, the bananaquits and hummingbirds especially. Thanks again for a wonderful vacation.
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$3780/wk for 1-2 people
$4249/wk for 3-4 people
$4718/wk for 5-6 people
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$3605/wk 2-6 people
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Dec. 16, 2024 – Jan. 5, 2025
$5670/wk 2-6 people
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12.5% hotel tax/5% service charge
$500 damage deposit
Additional Amenities:
Smart TV w/Roku – Log in w/your accounts
Stereo
Safe for Valuables
Toaster
Blender
Drip Coffee Maker
Washer & Dryer
BBQ Gas Grill
Standard Amenities:
Beach Chairs
Beach Towels
Beach Cooler
Iron & Ironing Board
Hairdryer
Linens & Bath Towels