Sopra Mare (Above The Sea). This is a stunning 1,600 sq ft cliff villa, built in 2009 on solid native rock set atop Maria Bluff with crashing surf below and updated completely in January 2018 with all new common area furniture post IRMA. Just like brand new! The home is secluded behind a private gate with zero steps to access - something nearly unheard of on St. John. Lush landscape awaits you and soon several lime and banana trees will provide a source for frosty drinks. The living room and master bedroom have a panorama twenty foot expansive view achieved by opening one set of folding doors. Complete entertainment with a plasma TV, CD, DVD, IPOD and Bose system awaits your enjoyment and of course WIFI throughout. The kitchen has granite counters, stainless steel appliances and everything a chef would require to whip up a gourmet meal. Or you can dine al fresco under the stars on a Brown Jordan table and matching chairs. A new stainless steel commercial radiant bbq with separate burners is steps away. As you are on the ocean its a great pleasure for me to occasionally see whales, dolphin and giant turtles swimming below. Once night falls, watch the cruise ships slowly sail across your view on the way to their next foreign port. You on the other hand will feel as though you were on a cruise ship with the open expanse of glass in the master as you look out at the stars, the ships and St Croix - 30 miles away. You are facing directly south, and therefore the villa receives all day sun allowing the pool to remain at 80 degrees. My Villa Manager - Jared, will meet you at the dock - take you to your rental car and "wisk" you away to Sopra Mare which is about six minutes away The Villa Manager will be available 24/7 to assist you with reservations at restaurants, boat trips to British Virgin Islands and all other activities. This unique home offers gated privacy yet has a one mile level walking circuit on paved roads where you may sip your morning coffee and watch iguana's cross your path. The villa is continually cooled by a slight gentle breeze which generally assures no biting insects. Bedrooms are cooled with individual "frosty" air conditioning systems. Although less than six years old we just did major upgrades to furniture, accent pieces and kitchen to maintain the high caliber of residence demanded and expected by our guests. When you put your head down for the night you'll experience the luxury of our Ritz Carlton Pacific Coast king size pillows. Sweet dreams! Less than five minutes to town of Cruz Bay which offers excellent jazz at several locations on Saturday and Sunday including the famous Beach Bar - partial setting for my first book about St. John 'Keep Left.' Shopping and night life abound in Cruz Bay. Other features include full laundry, digital cable, two connections for your iPod or MP3 player, secure, wireless high-speed Internet access for your laptop. A Bose speaker system for Bluetooth with your laptop or phone. Your villa is a world apart from noise and traffic; yet three minutes to the Westin Hotel, it's sandy beach and great Sunday Brunches. Enjoy the song of the treefrogs late at night and wake to the hummingbirds making a feast on Sopra Mare flowers. Laze away in the pool on colorful rafts and turn on the pool lite show when the sun goes down - five colors and four speeds for your enjoyment. If it's the right time take the villa binoculars and watch the Rolex Sailing Cup from the balconies with a cool beverage in your hand or dolphins, turtles and the occasional whale. Sopra Mare has everything you would expect from an island home; convenience, elegance and comfort. Guests expect and receive the best in quality, attention to detail from my excellent staff who have been providing service year after year at Sopra Mare. Although the main road to the villa is paved and level you will need a 4-wheel drive vehicle to explore all the wonders and beaches of St. John Flying into St. Thomas and getting to St. John will take you about an hour and a half. Grab a cold drink at the Red Hook Ferry Dock and start to get that island vibe and RELAX!