ST JOHN, VIRGIN ISLANDS
BUENA VIDA
ST. JOHN CONDOS GRANDE BAY
1 Bedroom Penthouse, 1 Bath, Central A/C, WiFi, Ipod, Access to shared pool/jacuzzi/fitness room -- call 800-338-0987
Winter Rates:  (12/19-4/15) $3150/wk for 2-4 people * Christmas/New Years/Presidents Week $3500/wk 2-4
Shoulder Rates:  (4/15-7/31 & 11/14-12/19) $2450/wk for 2-4 people
Summer Rates:  (7/31-11/14) $2100/wk for 2-4 people
(3 night minimum, $100 surcharge for stays
of 5 nights or less)
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Grande Bay - viewed from the ferry dock
Year Villa Completed 2010
Villa Size (total) 1212 sq/ ft
Bedrooms/Baths 1bdrm, 1 bath
A/C Yes - central
Beds 1 king, 1 queen pullout
Pool Yes - shared and heated
Fitness Room Yes - shared
Hot tub Yes - shared
Entertainment 60" and 32" flat screens
High speed internet (Wifi) Yes - DSL
IPod connectivity Yes
Nearest Beach Nat Park - 5 min
Maid Service Not Included
Damage Deposit $500
Buena Vida is located in Cruz Bay and was completed and began renting in late 2010. This is a one bedroom, one bath 1,212 sq/ft Penthouse unit on the top level of the first row of Grande Bay. In addition to having unobstructed views, this Penthouse has a Caribbean influenced design that incorporates airy vaulted ceilings and interior living areas that are surrounded by three outdoor living verandas and decks. The front veranda looks to the west, north and east and has great views of Cruz Bay Harbor, and sunsets over St Thomas. On the east side is a veranda that also has views that stretch from west to east. On the west side is a comfortable lanai (an outdoor living area) plus a sun patio off the master bedroom. The air-conditioned interior contains a second living area, the kitchen and the bedroom and bath.




Your view to the west includes the islands of St. Thomas, Hans Lollik, Mingo, and Lovango, plus summer sunsets.

The exceptionally picturesque view to the north overlooks the harbor at Cruz Bay.

The east view overlooks the ferry dock and the village of Cruz Bay.

The heated pool at Grande Bay at sunset

The view from the pool

The fitness room at Grande Bay

The lanai - an open air living room - is on the left (west) side of Buena Vida and includes a 60" flat screen TV with Blu Ray.

Lanai and the interior living room

  • The lanai is an indoor-outdoor living area with comfortable seating for four on a Tropitone sectional couch and chair set that is complemented by a granite coffee and end tables, locally crafted sconce lighting, and a ceiling fan.
  • The 60” flat screen TV on the lanai is equipped with a Blu Ray/DVD player and has Innovative Cable with 54 stations. This is all open air to the beautiful turquoise views of Cruz Bay Harbor.
  • The interior living room has an up-to-date look and comfortable furnishings including a queen pull out couch, two end tables, two large lamps, and 4 leather stools for the granite bar and counter. This room has access to both the lanai and the east and front verandas.

The other view from the lanai appears to be a wall mural - but it's your front yard.

The interior living room is enclosed and fully air conditioned, and it also has an impressive view of the harbor.

The view from the east veranda also looks to the north and west
.

The kitchen

Kitchen and Dining

  • The kitchen is equipped with all you need to cook complete meals. Cherry cabinets, granite countertops, tiled floors, stainless steel Whirlpool appliances including a ceramic cook top, dishwasher, oven, refrigerator/freezer with icemaker, and microwave, accompany a blender, coffee maker, toaster, glassware and utensils.
  • Cupboards are stocked with Calphalon cookware, colorful Fiesta dinnerware, and flatware.
  • A printer on the counter is available to print out plane tickets for your convenience. Both the kitchen and living area provide water views while cooking and relaxing.
  • Dine on the lanai at a table for four, or on the center or east verandas where two high-top tables provide seating for four in addition to the bench, chair, and coffee table. Pull up to the granite countertop in the kitchen/living area and sit on one of the four cushioned leather stools for lunch, or sit at the table and two chairs on the patio off of the master bedroom for a relaxing breakfast. No matter where you go in this condo there are plenty of places to sit down, relax and enjoy your favorite food and drink.

The kitchen and living area are separated by a bar/counter

The master bedroom

Master bedroom and bath

  • The bedroom has a king bed, two nightstands, a ceiling fan, a chest of drawers and lamps that are equipped with outlets for charging phones and accessories. Off the bedroom there is a small private sundeck that has two chaise loungers, tea table, two chairs and a 30" dining table.
  • Included in the master bedroom is a 32” flat screen TV with Innovative Cable, as well as an iHome clock radio with an iPod & iPhone compatible charger, and CD player. In the large closet there is a safe, an ironing board and iron, and luggage racks.
  • The granite and cherry bathroom has plenty of fresh towels, hand towels, wash cloths, and soft beach towels. There is a large shower complete with a towel bar to hang your swimsuits. No need to bring a hairdryer. Buena Vida is also equipped with a full size Whirlpool Duet washer and dryer in the front hall.

Another view of the master bedroom

The tiled bath has granite counters and cherry cabinets

There is a sun deck off the bedroom

Caribbean Villas Comments. This top floor Penthouse unit is the tops. Here’s why we like it:

  • The location - less than a 5 minute walk from the dock means you can be unpacked and enjoying a Piña Colada in no time, either on your deck, or at the Beach Bar or the Banana Deck!
  • For entertainment - a 60” and a 32” flat screen TV, Blu Ray, plus wireless internet and iPod connectivity.
  • Located in the front row of Grande Bay - this gives an unobstructed and delightful view of the harbor, plus beautiful sunsets and St Thomas in the west and St John’s sparkling lights at night in the east.
  • It’s a Penthouse, and this penthouse design is more like a private villa than a condo unit, with vaulted ceilings plus decks and verandas on three sides of the interior living space.
  • There are just a few Penthouse units at Grande Bay, and Buena Vida is one of the very few corner units.
  • The owners of Buena Vida also own Oleander Villa, a beautiful and popular 3-bedroom villa in Klein Bay. They have a good understanding of what makes a successful rental home and that knowledge is reflected in Buena Vida.
  • Buena Vida is a great rental for honeymooners and couples especially if they prefer not to rent a jeep.


A view to remember


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