DESIGN. Poseidon is a spacious and elegant multi level villa where all the bedrooms are on different levels from the living areas, thereby providing a very distinct sense of privacy for multiple guests. Another design feature that differentiates Poseidon is that each living space is in a distinct room with its own individual style and personality, unlike most island homes where the living spaces are combined into a great room. To enter Poseidon, you park on the upper (3rd) level and enter through a gated entrance. A well landscaped walkway leads past the two upper level bedrooms and down to the main (2nd) level, which contains the living room dining room, the kitchen and a 500 sq/ft covered deck that runs the length of the living and dining rooms. Exterior stairs lead down a half level to the poolside cabana bedroom and then down another half level to the main house bedroom and the handsome office. The oversized pool and spacious sun deck are three steps below the main house bedroom and the office. The path to the beach is accessed from the pool deck and it is an easy walk to the man made private beach that offers very good sunning, swimming and snorkeling.

LIVING & DINING ROOMS. Terra cotta tiled floors, a 17 foot beamed cathedral ceiling and gorgeous arched mahogany doors and windows create a classic Caribbean ambiance in the rich living room. This traditional setting is enhanced by handsome and comfortable mahogany cushioned furniture, and artifacts and works of art from around the world, with an emphasis on Africa art. The living room includes comfortable seating for 10, a 36” Sony satellite TV/DVD with four speaker surround sound, high speed DSL internet and an iPod dock
The centerpiece of the formal dining room is an elegant chandelier and a mahogany table that seats 8 – 10 persons on cushioned chairs. There is a built in bar with a mini fridge and arched mahogany doors open to a covered deck that runs the length of the dining room. A gas barbeque grill is outside the dining room.

KITCHEN & OFFICE. This chef’s kitchen combines both beauty and functionality. Black polished granite countertops, mahogany cabinets and terra cotta tiled floors provide the beauty. The functionality is provided by a 6-burner gas range with griddle in the middle and double ovens and hood, side by side s/s refrigerator, dishwasher, microwave, double sink, blender, toaster, coffeemaker, food processor and an island/bar that seats four.
The 300 sq/ft air conditioned office is on the pool level and is the finest home office we have seen in an island rental home. It includes a large mahogany desk and comfortable seating for six, plus a copier/fax machine and telephone. Definitely a great place to work and you’re just steps from the pool.

BEDROOMS. All four bedrooms are private and quiet because each is located in a separate building. All the bedrooms have king beds and air conditioning, and each includes a tasteful, and distinctive décor, and all include terra cotta tiled floors, a TV/DVD and a handsome bathroom with mahogany cabinets and marble tiles accented by antique brick. The upper bedrooms are on the third (uppermost) level and are separated by a tiled breakfast patio. Both are oversized (260 sq/ft) with a 15 ft beamed cathedral ceiling and a small balcony with harbor views. The pool cabana bedroom is located in a separate building (cabana) a half level above the pool. It also has a beamed cathedral ceiling and a small balcony. The fourth bedroom is the largest of all the bedrooms and is located 3 steps above the pool deck on the ground level of the main house.

CARIBBEAN VILLAS' COMMENTS. Poseidon is located on an uncommonly large lot of more than one acre. This allows Poseidon enough land area to include a small private beach on the calm, protected waters of Chocolate Hole Harbor. Although this beach will never be confused with Trunk Bay, it is quite a pleasant, tranquil and sunny place to relax by the water, or to launch a snorkeling or kayaking expedition, or to pull up in a dingy and come ashore for lunch. (kayaks and dinghies can be rented in Cruz Bay).

Other distinctive features of Poseidon include;

• Zoned, central a/c in all rooms,
• A handsome traditional design where the living room, dining room and kitchen are separate and distinct rooms, each with its own attractive and discerning interior décor,
• An oversized pool, surrounded by luxuriant landscaping that creates a beautiful and very private (clothing optional) poolside patio,
• Sun all day on the poolside patio and the beach, and for those who prefer to be outside in the shade, there is a 500 sq/ft covered deck with comfortable furniture, located off the living and dining rooms,
  A very comfortable, 300 sq/ft air conditioned office, located just off the pool deck, for those who must work on vacation,
• A very private and tranquil location, yet you’re an easy walk to the Westin Resort and a 5-minute drive from Cruz Bay.

Poseidon is recommended for families or multiple couples who desire to vacation together while still maintaining a strong sense of privacy. For other neaby 4-bedroom villas, look at Beach Music and Ciellodonna.