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Exterior
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel cot, Internet
Terrace/patio
Exterior detail
TV, DVD player, books, stereo

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

3 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 61 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Esprit: Amazing Views of the BVI! Now with whole-house generator!

Located in the Virgin Islands National Park on Bordeaux Mountain, St. John’s highest peak, sits Esprit, a charming 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.

The villa itself, recently renovated from top-to-bottom, inside and out, offers a perfect balance of comfort, style and privacy. The owner’s personal artistic touches abound throughout 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 saltwater 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. And no need to worry about island power outages —the villa’s whole-house generator operates everything in the house (lights, appliances, air conditioning, TV and internet) any time the power goes out.

Property manager

Catered To Vacation Homes

Languages

English, French, Spanish

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the villa: Internet access

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3.5 bathrooms
  • Shower

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Stereo
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Swimming nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Unit size: 1 square foot

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

Amazing Views Bvi Year-round Breezes Villa Coral Bay
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Amazing Views of the Bvi! Year round Breezes!
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Esprit Amazing Views of the Bvi! Year round Breezes!
Esprit: Amazing Views of the Bvi! Year-round Breezes! Villa
Esprit: Amazing Views of the Bvi! Year-round Breezes! St. John
2525-170601

About the area

Map
Coral Bay, St John

What's nearby

  • Virgin Islands National Park - 2 min drive - 0.8 miles
  • Maho Beach - 11 min drive - 3.3 miles
  • Cinnamon Bay Beach - 18 min drive - 4.5 miles
  • Cinnamon Bay - 18 min drive - 4.1 miles
  • Trunk Bay - 27 min drive - 5.3 miles

Getting around

  • St. Thomas (SPB-St. Thomas Seaplane Base) - 79 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Skinny Legs - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Windmill Bar - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Greengo’s - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪Sun Dog Cafe - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪Shambles - ‬19 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Esprit: Amazing Views of the BVI! Now with whole-house generator! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Esprit: Amazing Views of the BVI! Now with whole-house generator!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Esprit: Amazing Views of the BVI! Now with whole-house generator!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Esprit: Amazing Views of the BVI! Now with whole-house generator! located?

Located in Upper Carolina, this villa is within 3 miles (5 km) of Virgin Islands National Park, Virgin Islands Coral Reef National Monument and Cinnamon Bay. Johnson Bay is 2.8 mi (4.5 km) away.

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Esprit: Amazing Views of the BVI! Now with whole-house generator! Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 33 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 33 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 33 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 33 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 33 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

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10/10

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Beautiful property and wonderful place to stay. We loved it so much. Thank you
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10/10

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We enjoyed a beautiful, relaxing week at the lovely Esprit villa. Villa was very clean and had everything we needed for the perfect week! The view is spectacular from high up on Bordeaux Mountain!
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10/10

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The property was everything promised and more! You simply can't beat the views! This was our 1st trip to St. John & we were worried about the location, but it was absolutely perfect! Took less than 15-20 mins to get to most Bays & Cays! The home itself was a gem! From the indoor/outdoor bathrooms to views from every level, you're not going to want to leave!! Did I mention the sunrises and the amazing breezes?? Would definitely lease again!!
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8/10

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Have been renting villas through Cateredto for the past 23 years.
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8/10

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Have been renting villas through Cateredto for the past 23 years.
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8/10

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: An amazing home base for your time in St. John. Morning coffee watching the sun rise with a breathtaking view is the perfect way to start each day. Home is equipped with everything you need. We were 4 adults and 3 kids. It was the perfect size. We loved the pool and appreciated the beach towels and chairs. Having a host greet us qt our car rental was a gift and made the day so smooth to follow her over! Thank you, we can't wait to come back!!
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6/10

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had a quiet peaceful stay for 2 weeks in January. House has a charming cottage exterior, and is comfortably furnished. It is older, and on 3 levels-the grill is 2 stories away from the dining area, if steps matter to you.
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10/10

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The view from Villa Esprit is astounding. We just couldn't get enough! We loved being on Bordeaux Mountain. While the drive is extremely steep and winding, my husband enjoyed doing the driving once he got comfortable. The Catered To staff were very helpful, meeting us ahead of time in Cruz Bay, then driving to the villa and walking us through. The villa itself, which sold recently, needs some love, especially the exterior of the house and the living room furniture. The third, garden level bedroom with it's own entrance and bath, had dead ants everywhere and smelled too bad to use. We didn't need it, but some guests may find this problematic. There was a construction project going on right next door which started promptly at 7:00am. This was fine for us, but again, could be troublesome for other renters. Catered To did not mention this ahead, which would have been nice. In general, we adored our stay and would go back in the future.
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10/10

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Again, we had a beautiful stay at Espirit! The villa and the views are amazing. Catered To is very responsive with questions/concerns that we encountered. Will be returning to Espirit.
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8/10

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was more than happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Definitely one of the most beautiful views! My family of 4 enjoyed our stay at Espirit and St. John. The home is in a beautiful location that is more peaceful than staying in Cruz Bay. On the flip side, it is a 25 minute drive to town on winding, hilly roads so keep that in mind. The house itself was clean and we loved the outdoor and garden showers. With some updating and new furnishings it would be a 5+! The view more than accommodates for that though!
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10/10

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: A fantastic stay in a beautiful villa atop Bordeaux Mountain. Catered Too is very professional and a delight to work with. The villa accommodated our family very well. Lots of space to spread out, beautiful gardens, and of course the views and breezes are top notch!
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10/10

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Esprit was a great place and location for our family's first trip to St. John. From watching the sun rise by Tortola every morning on the deck with birds chirping all around to being centrally located for heading to every beach around the island, the villa was perfect! And Catered To was fantastic -- from island info before arrival to our greeter who met us at the dock and made sure we got settled ... all top notch!
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10/10

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: our family of 4 stayed at Esprit and had a wonderful week. its a steep climb to get to but was worth it.Really enjoyed staying close to Coral bay.Our daily routine was to go to the pool in the morning and hit the beaches after lunch til abot 5 or 6pm, than came home to cook dinner and relax outside.Extra bonus was a lovely orange cat that came to visit us everyday.
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10/10

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Esprit does have amazing views! We had a lovely week in Esprit, enjoying touring St. John by day and relaxing by night. It was great to be welcomed by the staff at CateredTo -- very responsive and helpful. They helped us identify provisioners and worked with them so that we had food waiting for us when we arrived. We will remember this vacation fondly for years to come and hope to return!
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10/10

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Esprit has a great view toward Coral Bay and the BVIs. Lovely house with everything you'll need for a wonderful vacation. Bit of a drive to get up there (25 min from Cruz Bay).

10/10

Such a beautiful view. If we weren’t at the beach, we were longing on the balcony or in an Adirondack by the pool. The breeze keeps the bugs at bay, which was a pleasant surprise. Only watch-out - there is a crew working on a house next door and they start banging by 7am. We were always up by then, but others may mind more than us.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022
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10/10

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Wow!! The place was absolutely beautiful! One of the best views ever! Landscaping was awesome! Loved the front porch when it got too windy but that balcony! Got up early every morning to see the sunrise!
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8/10

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We have been coming to St John for about 15 years and this was the first time we have been rained out for multiple days. There is a pretty big temperature difference between the villa location and when you get to the beach or Cruz Bay. Make sure to have a long sleeve shirt for sitting out on the deck in the evenings. It has been mentioned in previous reviews about the furniture being "tired", I agree with that. Nothing awful but, an upgrade in furnishings would be welcome. Overall though, it is a nice place.
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6/10

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was more than happy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Great view, but too windy to enjoy outdoor decks. Much better on pool deck to enjoy outdoors. Home was well equipped but very, very shopworn and kinda soiled. Had a visit from a fruit rat. Lots of mosquitoes
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10/10

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Not a new property. SLIGHT bit of noise from ongoing construction next door. Location was unbeatable!!!Catered to was was terrific
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8/10

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We have been to St. John many times and love the low-key vibe of Coral Bay. Esprit was a great location for visiting all the beauty that is St. John. The villa was clean and had almost everything we needed. The gardens around it are beautiful and the view is breathtaking, especially in the early morning. The villa sits at nearly the top of Bordeaux Mountain so it is quite windy in the late afternoons and evenings. The villa itself could use some updating. The couches and chair cushions were stained, the pool light didn't work, cupboards are old and worn. The top deck outdoor furniture is quite old and uncomfortable. But these are mostly cosmetic things. The table by the pool was falling apart and Catered To had a replacement there within a day. Their service was outstanding.
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2021
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10/10

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The Esprit worked perfectly for the 6 of us. The location was close to everything. What can I say about the view? It is spectacular!
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8/10

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was more than happy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We love St John. We love Catered To. The view and area of Esprit is great. In general everything was fine. Bed was wonderful; bath good and super towels; bedroom a/c very good; pool lovely; WiFi upstairs very good as was TV; plenty of beach chairs and towels; good supply of dishes and utensils. Here are some of the problems: Esprit is very tired. Kitchen gas stove top has one burner that lights automatically, one doesn't work at all, the other two require a hand lighter.Sink is chipped and area around it (grout etc.) needs re-do. Living room furniture old, cushions dirty from age/use and sunk in. Most of outdoor furniture is wooden and old; splintery; needs cushions. In master bath shower the window/screen is held in but lots of duct-tape; ceiling fan blades rusting. WiFi doesn't reach downstairs. Needs a extender. As I said, we had a very good time. Catered To is the best. They respond, they answer questions, they are helpful. But Esprit needs a real good spruce up, refresh. I'd recommend Esprit...but with reservations. Not a 4-5 star villa. I'd say 3+
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10/10

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had a fabulous stay at Espirit. We had never stayed on this side of St John and I was worried about the location but it was great. Very quiet and serene with beautiful views. And lots of chirping birds! The house was wonderful, perfect layout for us. The view were outstanding and the breezes made it very comfortable - even in July. Catered To was great to work with. Very responsive and helpful with everything. I highly recommend this home and Catered To.
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10/10

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Esprit was a wonderful place to stay Great trip!