Coral Bay Villa for Rent: Charming private villa with pool and ocean view - Property 147688

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About St John, The US Virgin Island's Best: The still-pristine island of St. John is the smallest of the three U.S. Virgin Islands and lies just 3 miles east of St. Thomas and a mile from the nearest of the British Virgin Islands. Nearly two-thirds of the island is national park, with forests and nature trails for your enjoyment. Nature lovers will be amazed by St. John's ecological diversity, from cactus-laden desert bluffs to lush tropical forests singing with tree frogs and painted by orchids. The true treasure of St. John is its beaches, white with soft, sugary sand and edged by coconut palms, gentle waters, and pristine coral reefs. World-famous Trunk Bay is here, as are spectacular Hawksnest Bay and Cinnamon Bay. Part of the national park land is underwater and home to amazing coral reefs, plant life, tropical fish and turtles.

Beyond the spectacular natural beauty, St. John is a colorful and artistic community filled with unique shops, boutiques and vendors. The shelves are filled with local artwork and distinctive jewelry as well as exotic imports. All of the restaurants are locally owned, each serving up tantalizing flavors and atmosphere for even the most discerning palate. Local seafood such as mahi mahi, Caribbean lobster, conch, wahoo, yellowtail snapper and tuna are always fresh and available. Getting out on the water is a must for every Virgin Island vacation. Sailing, fishing, scuba diving and powerboat charters are widely available, as well as sea kayak and dinghy rentals. Our favorite is sailing. The fresh tradewinds, calm seas and protected anchorages make the Virgin Islands one of the top sailing destinations in the world. Hundreds of nearby islands await your exploration, all just a short boat ride away. Some of the best snorkeling and diving spots are only accessible by boat.

Many visitors will be captivated by the fascinating history of St. John and the Caribbean. From the Taino, Arawak and Carib Indians, to the days of piracy, to the Danish sugar plantations, St. John has amazing stories of slavery and freedom, rebellion and discovery. Many remnants of those days have been preserved here. Upon your exploration you will find Danish sugar mill ruins, archaeological digs, and petroglyphs from the ancient tribes that first inhabited St. John. There is so much to do and see on this tiny 27-square-mile mountainous island that many visitors find themselves coming back year after year.

Golf: Golf is available in St Thomas, a 15 minute boat ride away. Mahogany Run Golf Club is a premier Caribbean course, with it's signature holes towering on sea cliffs above the crashing aqua waves. We will gladly help you make arrangements for a day of golf.

Guest Book: 'First, a huge thanks for providing such a beautiful place to stay. The Starlit Escape is just that, an escape. Just what we all needed. The accommodations, the scenery, the personal touches all made this house, this place, feel more like a home for us. Your generosity and kindness are unmatched.' Justin, Keith, Jose and Megan, FL jose@solomonsdomain.com Is the weather pretty much the same in mid-May as it was in April? We are thinking of coming back May 12-19th, 2007. What is the island like at that time. Hope all is well. I want to thank you and Angie for a great stay. All of your tips on where to eat and beach were great. We had the most wonderful time that I can’t wait to get back. I just loved the house and having your own fresh water pool there is perfect. Hope the tomatoes are doing well! Marney McCleary mm@homesteadcap.com

Other Activities: Beaches, hiking, shopping, dining,

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