4 King Suites! South Shore Views! 24/7 Concierge Service! Cruz Bay 5 Min Drive!

Property grounds
Pool
Property grounds
Terrace/patio
Pool
4.8
Outstanding(29 Reviews)

Villa in Cruz Bay

8 guests · 4 bedrooms · 5 baths

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Includes essentialsGarden, Pool, Kitchen or Kitchenette and more
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About this villa rental

L'Esprit De La Vie is an exquisitely appointed villa that evokes the best of both worlds: European elegance combined with Caribbean indoor/outdoor living. This sprawling estate has mesmerizing ocean views from every room, patio and shower! (Though we think the view is best enjoyed while taking a dip in the infinity swimming pool.) Every bedroom includes a king-sized bed, en-suite bathroom, A/C bedrooms and TV. There’s a gourmet kitchen and formal dining table, but for al-fresco dining there’s a grill and outdoor seating in the beautiful garden patio, complete with a lily pond and waterfall. The concierge team is accessible 24/7!

Perched on a hillside overlooking Rendezvous Bay is an opulent European-inspired villa called L’Esprit De La Vie. Outside, you’ll find stone walkways lined with beautifully-maintained tropical gardens, spacious patios, and a long, covered veranda with majestic stone archways. There are comfortable furnishings and lounge chairs for relaxing in the breeze over a tropical drink. The villa enjoys an unobstructed 180-degree vista of the Caribbean Sea and the island of St. Croix.

The crescent-shaped infinity pool offers a refreshing front row seat to one of the best views on the island. At night, cut the lights and be starstruck!

You’d be hard-pressed to find a more elegant space than the great room, with its wooden cathedral ceiling, iron chandelier, and brick archways. But it has all the comforts of home, with plenty of reading nooks and comfortable seating for watching DVDs or satellite TV, and enjoying the SONOS sound system. Large glass doors afford a panoramic view of the sea and can be opened for indoor/outdoor living.

The expansive gourmet kitchen with granite counters and high-end appliances promises to fulfill all of your culinary needs. If you’d prefer to hire a private chef during your stay, St. John Concierge Service can easily arrange that for you (see below). There’s a breakfast bar for casual dining and a large dining table for formal meals. If you like to dine al-fresco, the garden patio has outdoor seating and a professional gas grill. With its tropical landscaping, bubbling lily pond and a waterfall feature built right into the rocky hillside, the patio is truly a sanctuary.

All four bedrooms are equally-sized, spacious master suites featuring king-sized beds (two of which are canopy) and luxury bedding. They include ocean views, en-suite bathrooms with double vanities and large walk-in showers, satellite televisions, DVD players, and A/C units. There is a washer/dryer on site for your convenience.

Please note...while the pool is fully functional the "hot tub" has been discontinued since 2017. Due to the original design it can not be removed. Thank you for understanding!

Amenities

Pool
Air conditioner
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Garden

Map of Cruz Bay

Reviews

4.8
Outstanding(29 Reviews)
4.8
Jun 2023
This has been our second stay at this home. We absolutely love it and will be returning, again! Everything is always so easy and flawless… we’ve used Drew several times from houses, jeep rentals, boat trips, restaurant suggestions and so many more things im probably forgetting! We’ve been visiting STJ for the last 10 years, this is the first time we’ve stayed at a house twice as we enjoy different parts of the island, experiences and just trying something new! This is our favorite house!!! The view alone is worth its weight in gold. All of the bedrooms & bathrooms are very spacious and well equipped. There are 3 areas for outdoor dining and lounging, which were well used. Great pool for the kids and it’s safe (elderly parents) for everyone to get around. We always do a few large dinners with a chef and or we cook and our friends that travel with us, we all fit well and are comfortable. I’m super excited to book this home for next year and our third trip. The jeep we rented from him also, seemed brand new but when asking if it was new, we actually learned it was a year old, so I was impressed how clean it was and how well taken care of. They picked us up from the ferry, took us home and all of our groceries were put away. Theres nothing that makes my kids happier than a full fridge of food from home (and cold beverages ready for parents)! Highly highly recommend Drew & his company. He’s funny, prompt, professional and has great communication, his houses are amazing!! 11/10
4.8
Jun 2023
We had a wonderful time in St John! The rental was exactly as described and it worked out perfectly for 4 couples. The amenities were great and the views from the pool were spectacular. Drew and Allison were great to work with. They were very helpful and always just a phone call away. We would highly recommend this location for others and plan to come back in the future!
4.8
Mar 2023
This is the first time we’ve written a negative review after years of using VRBO for our vacation rentals. Unfortunately, the home was misrepresented so we felt it necessary to share our experience. When we arrived, we were informed that the Jacuzzi spa was and had been inoperable for some time. We were also informed the ice-maker wasn’t functioning, however they did provide 1 bag of ice. The host pointed out a damaged screen door (unsuccessfully repaired with duct tape) and told us to be careful to not cause further damage to it. During our stay, we discovered many, many more (undisclosed) issues, including: 1/ Broken dishwasher: The wheels & brackets on the upper rack were broken, which caused the rack to fall to the ground when we placed fragile dishware on it. Fortunately, my wife caught the falling rack and we didn’t have to deal with broken glasses. A few days later, the dishwasher stopped operating completely, at which point mgmt replaced it. 2/ Broken fridge: The fridge leaked water onto the floor around it, creating a slipping hazard. Additionally, the freezer didn’t keep items frozen. 3/ Broken glass door: The downstairs bedroom’s glass door was cracked with spider fractures that stretched the width of it. This is a safety hazard. 4/ Broken window: The primary bathroom window could not be closed due to broken & rusted brackets, letting mosquitoes/bugs in. 5/ Non-working pool lights, which is a safety hazard for night swimming. We decided to relocate to another home due to these undisclosed issues. Bret, our concierge, offered to refund us for the remainder of our stay, but stipulated reimbursement would be BY PERSONAL CHECK ONLY. Our request to be reimbursed via an immediate credit on the card used or PayPal/Venmo was rejected, which made us question whether the check would clear. We made a point to leave the home in immaculate condition - washing/folding towels, stripping the beds, and emptying the dishwasher in an effort to help housekeeping. We’d vacated the home well before 10 AM, but didn’t pull out of the driveway until 10:09 AM because we needed to reinstall our JEEP’s removable roof. We were notified minutes later that, because we’d been in the DRIVEWAY at 10 AM, the refund offer was void. It appears mgmt staked out the property – quite the check-out experience. Stay away from this host until repairs are completed, and the house is restored to the “million dollar” condition depicted here.
4.8
Mar 2023
This place was absolutely amazing! The view was enough to just be still and relax. You didn't need to go anywhere. Drew was great with providing information with local things to see, jeep rentals, restaurants, and the house had everything you needed like beach chairs, towels, sunscreen, floats, etc. The vegetation, and creatures that lived on the premises were so beautiful and really added to the vibe of the house.
4.8
Jan 2023
Great house and amazing views. Drew was a fantastic host!
4.8
Dec 2022
We absolutely loved it. Want to return with others. Only drawback is parking
4.8
Oct 2022
Famtastic
4.8
Jul 2022
Beautiful home and beautiful views! Great communication with Drew.

FAQs

How much does this villa cost compared to others in Cruz Bay?

The average price for a rental in Cruz Bay is $1,130 per night. This rental is $138 above the average.

Is parking included with this villa?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at 4 King Suites! South Shore Views! 24/7 Concierge Service! Cruz Bay 5 Min Drive!. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this villa?

Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at 4 King Suites! South Shore Views! 24/7 Concierge Service! Cruz Bay 5 Min Drive!. Enjoy the water!

Is 4 King Suites! South Shore Views! 24/7 Concierge Service! Cruz Bay 5 Min Drive! pet friendly?

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What amenities are available at 4 King Suites! South Shore Views! 24/7 Concierge Service! Cruz Bay 5 Min Drive!?

We found 10 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, and parking.

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