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The Skinny On St. John’s southwestern coast, this five-bedroom beachfront home overlooks the rocky shoreline of Hart Bay. Villa Mistral’s location means ocean views and omnipresent breezes – the potted plants sway, the curtains billow – and you could easily imagine days spent doing absolutely nothing but kicking back and taking it all in.
The Look On the outside, Mistral – with its pillared balconies, columned terraces, arched windows and marble pool decks – has an Italianate feel. Inside, it’s less Amalfi Coast, more eclectic: Two of the beds are Balinese, as is the nine-foot slab of polished wood in the Great Room, while mahogany furnishings throughout were inspired by the owner’s home in South Africa (and custom-made in New York). There are other African accents as well – grass mats, coconut tree bowl drums and wall hangings – and local shells and rocks make an appearance in the kitchen and Great Room. The overall feel is arty without being overdone, organic but refined.
Would Suit Art buffs and globetrotters will appreciate the home’s diverse collection of furniture and objets d’arts. With equitable sleeping quarters, the villa is also ideal for a couples’ getaway.
Room to Nab All five bedrooms have en-suite bathrooms and ocean views, but the call dibs on one with a four-poster bed draped in gauzy white netting.
The Wow The Great Room, with its liquid copper-painted cathedral ceilings, boat-like hammock and gorgeous wood furnishings, has no shortage of conversation pieces – plus, it has huge picture windows that look out on the bay.
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On a beachfront cul-de-sac overlooking Hart Bay, the tree-filled estate has direct ocean views and lots of privacy.
The home has five air-conditioned bedrooms, all with private bathrooms and ocean views.
Villa Mistral has a large, open-plan living room and kitchen, plus expansive outdoor terraces and decks.
Nearly two-thirds of St. John is protected national forest, making this tiny isle, which stretches just nine miles from coast to coast, a pristine wonderland for hiking, swimming, diving and snorkeling. Cruz Bay is a five-minute drive away, but other parts of the island — from the sugary beaches of the north shore to the secluded south shore and tranquil Coral Bay — are worth exploring. And St. John’s small size means it’s infinitely navigable — though you’ll want a 4X4.
Nearly two-thirds of St. John is protected national forest, making this tiny isle, which stretches just nine miles from coast to coast, a pristine wonderland for hiking, swimming, diving and snorkeling. Cruz Bay is a five-minute drive away, but other parts of the island — from the sugary beaches of the north shore to the secluded south shore and tranquil Coral Bay — are worth exploring. And St. John’s small size means it’s infinitely navigable — though you’ll want a 4X4.
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Flights are available to Cyril E. King Airport (STT) on St. Thomas from major U.S. cities on a variety of carriers. American Airlines offers daily nonstop service from New York to STT. After landing in St. Thomas, guests should take a 35-minute taxi ride (approximately $15) to the ferry to St. John. The ferry to St. John runs once an hour, takes 20 minutes and costs approximately $6. The property provides transfers to and from the St. John ferry dock.
Rental Car: The villa is located in a private and secluded area. It is highly recommended that guests rent a car for the duration of their stay. The cost of a rental is between $50 and $125 per day, depending on the type of car, full-coverage insurance and GPS. Concierge services can help coordinate car rental requests.
After the trip has been purchased, a concierge member will contact you with the villa’s Terms and Conditions form detailing the required security deposit and additional details about the villa. Jetsetter will disclose members’ contact information, so members will be contacted by the villa owner or concierge service directly with all required materials, including the signed Terms and Conditions form and security deposit, prior to arrival.
4,200 sq ft with 2 king and 3 queen beds, 2 private infinity pools, a game room, gazebo and more with views of the Caribbean Sea
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