Villa Rapture: Year Round Sunset Views. Luxury Villa in Virgin Grand Estates

Villa Rapture is located in the exclusive Virgin Grand Estates and has year-round sunset views of Great Cruz Bay, the entire Pillsbury Sound, and beyond. Rapture is a luxurious and spacious (5000 sq ft) villa. It is a blend of classic Caribbean elegance with modern comforts and entertainment systems. Some of the classic design features include beamed cathedral ceilings, tiled roofs, white interior tiled floors, non-skid exterior tiled decks, 12 foot Doric columns, a large lanai with outdoor living area, exquisite custom crafted mahogany cabinets, furniture and vanities, and 8 foot mahogany doors. The interior spaces are located on two levels with two master suites upstairs and two more suites along with a daybed and trundle in the game room downstairs. All bedroom suites are contained within one building. This custom designed home is perfect for families or traveling couples.

The fully air conditioned 1000 sq. ft. interior living area (the great room) is defined by a towering 25' cathedral ceiling and 8' arched doors and windows that frame the magnificent views. It is furnished in a very comfortable tropical fashion, and the centerpiece is a custom built mahogany entertainment center with wide screen satellite TV with DVD plus a stereo system. The formal, interior dining room is on the pool side of the great room and seats 10. For dining outside, a teak table under the lanai also seats 8, and there is a breakfast/lunch table on the pool deck that seats 4 on swiveled high backed bar stools.

The air conditioned kitchen at Rapture is gorgeous. The custom built solid mahogany cabinets are exceptional in quality and appearance, and they beautifully compliment the polished granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, tiled floor and the beamed cathedral ceiling. Rapture’s kitchen is very well equipped, with a 5-burner gas stove and oven with ventilator hood, a s/s microwave oven, an extra-large s/s refrigerator/freezer, s/s microwave, s/s dishwasher, a refrigerated wine rack, a granite kitchen island with seating for 4, a large variety of quality small appliances, and much more. A pantry and a small workstation with a desk separate the kitchen from the entryway. A Webber barbeque grill is on the pool deck. Overall, this kitchen is exceptionally elegant and functional, and chefs will love working in this space.

A hallway on the right side of the great room leads to the two upper level bedrooms and baths plus a half bath, while interior and exterior stairs lead to the two lower level bedrooms/baths, the game room, and a laundry room. This four bedroom villa has three king suites and one suite with two twin beds (that also can be set as a King bed). Each private suite includes its own bath with beautiful custom built mahogany and granite vanities, and the two upstairs suites tout luxurious outdoor showers. Each suite has a patio or balcony, Satellite TV, and gracious space and storage.

The outdoor area is the crowning glory of Villa Rapture. The pool, hot tub, and sundeck are on the left (east) side of the great room, while the 450 square foot covered lanai is on the south side of the house. The spacious covered lanai offers outdoor seating for lounging and dining, all under the blessing of cool shade. The lanai seats nine on cushioned outdoor furniture. The gorgeous pool deck transitions from the covered lanai to offer full sunshine from early morning to dusk. There is a generously sized pool (26' x 14') as well as a four person hot tub and plenty of lounge seating to soak up the rays. From both the covered lanai and the open pool deck, the views of St. John’s south shore are unobstructed and commanding, with sparkling seas and green cays by day, breathtaking sunsets by dusk, and twinkling lights of boats and islands by night. This beautiful view stretches more than 180 degrees to the south and west and includes the islands of St. James, St. Thomas, Hans Lollick, Lovango, and many more. This is a sun lover’s villa, with sun on the pool deck nearly all day long, although the pool, the lanai, the trade winds, and a/c in every room will keep you comfortably cool.

Rapture sits in an excellent location along the uppermost property line of the exclusive Virgin Grand Estates. This is a private and quiet gated neighborhood. Rapture is located on a dead-end road within the Virgin Grand Estates. With only a few villas on this road, there is very little road noise in this peaceful setting.
Villa Rapture is the house that has it all; its location, layout, views, decor, amenities, and comfort level are truly amazing!
• Bedrooms: 4
• Beds: 5
• Bed Description: 3 Kings, 2 Twins (convert to King), King Daybed
• Bathrooms: 4.5
• Property Location: Virgin Grand Estates
• Proximity: Ocean View
• Property Size: 5000
• Year Property Complete: 2005
• Beach: The beach below at the Westin Resort or 12 min drive to North Shore
• Pool: Yes, 26 x 14 x 4.5 ft deep
• Solar power and generator- no blackouts or power outages!
• Air Conditioning: Yes, all the interior
• Children: Welcome
• Wifi: Yes
• Housekeeping: Pre-arrival cleaning, No daily housekeeping
• Laundry: Yes, dual washers and dryers
• Games: Regulation Foos ball table, board games for adults and kids
• Ipod Connectivity: Yes
• Distance To Town: It's a 10 minute drive in to the shops, restaurants, and grocery stores in Cruz Bay.

$400 cleaning fee charged for stays fewer than 7 nights