When You Want The Very Best! Brand New, Breathtaking Views/Sunsets, Peter Bay
Villa in St. John
16 guests · 7 bedrooms · 8 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Top-tier experienceOne of the higher cost properties in the area
Includes essentialsPool, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Air conditioner and more
About this villa rental
Your private, paradise awaits....
We are the Scott’s; we own and manage our 9 properties on St. John all under the brand “St John Resort Villas”, ranging from a secluded studio cottage to an ultra-luxury 7-bedroom villa high atop exclusive Peter Bay on the North Shore. With our dedicated staff, you are sure to have one of your best vacations ever!! In addition, we offer rental vehicles-you can pick the car/s of your choice on our website after you book, and they’ll be ready for you when you arrive at your vacation property, keys in the kitchen. Also, land/sea transfers from airport to villa and day or sunset excursions aboard our top-model Aquila Catamaran. It's equipped with the latest foil technology for a super-fast, very smooth ride.
We offer service and convenience as you’ve never experienced before on the island!!
Utopia Villa, Upper Peter Bay, is an extremely private tropical masterpiece! We just finished with a multi-million dollar renovation/redesign! Everything is new; the best materials from all over the world!! When you're looking for the very best, you've found it here! There is not a surface that has not been upgraded in some way. This will be the largest property in all of Peter Bay that is available to rent. Positioned high above, you'll have breath-taking 180 degree views of the Caribbean from St Thomas to Tortola and the many cays and small islands in between. You'll be high upon the throne in Peter Bay and will have sun from the morning to late afternoon. In the evening, you'll experience some of the most beautiful sunsets! The professional tropical landscaping is exquisite attracting lots of beautiful birds.
The villa is located in exclusive Upper Peter Bay, the most desirable location on all of St John. It's nestled between famous Trunk Bay and Cinnamon Bay Beaches. The villa backs to the National Park, you'll have lots of privacy and hear the enchanting sounds of nature at night! Guests have access to private Peter Bay Beach which is a few minutes drive or hillside walk down the private paved road.
The villa is unique in that it is situated on over 1 acre and is bordered by National Park to the east. To the west, a very long very private gated entrance. This is one of the most private villas in all of Peter Bay if you're looking for seclusion and serenity. It is truly a special and unique spot for your Best Caribbean Dream Vacation!!
*For the Christmas and New Years holiday, Saturday-Saturday only bookings.
*Heated infinity edge pool
*Jetted jacuzzi
*6 king bedrooms, each with a private balcony and en
suite bathroom.
*1 bedroom with 4 custom built in twin bunk with a private bathroom
*A full-house generator will automatically engage should there be an island power outage which can happen frequently!
*All rooms in the villa are fully air-conditioned; there is a full-house generator in case of a power outage!
We offer:
* On-island guest service/ concierge service are awaiting to assist you.
* Luxury transfers from St Thomas to St John right to the villa, you'll be picked up at the airport and brought to our boat, our captain will greet you with cold drinks.
You'll be taken to St John and to the villa in comfort.
*Jeep rentals-you choose the vehicle/s of your choice and they will be at the villa ready for you upon arrival-no lines to stand in
*Boat charters on our new luxury Aquila 36 Catamaran equipped with the latest foil technology for a smooth, very fast ride.
Are you ready to be pampered? Our massage therapists will come to the villa and
you'll have a very relaxing experience pool side.
Our concierge team managers can assist you with finding the perfect chef to come to the villa and prepare a spectacular meal, dining indoor or outdoors.
Come enjoy this private, exclusive paradise!!
Our team looks forward to the pleasure of assisting you
in creating your best vacation yet!!
Prior approval is necessary for any events, please contact us directly; extra fees are charged for all events.
Our other villas are Lime in de Coconut Villa, Shangri-La Villa, The Palms Villa, Beach Oasis, The Pirates Landing, Poseidon's Retreat, Neptune's Retreat and Coconut Cottage.
We are the Scott’s; we own and manage our 9 properties on St. John all under the brand “St John Resort Villas”, ranging from a secluded studio cottage to an ultra-luxury 7-bedroom villa high atop exclusive Peter Bay on the North Shore. With our dedicated staff, you are sure to have one of your best vacations ever!! In addition, we offer rental vehicles-you can pick the car/s of your choice on our website after you book, and they’ll be ready for you when you arrive at your vacation property, keys in the kitchen. Also, land/sea transfers from airport to villa and day or sunset excursions aboard our top-model Aquila Catamaran. It's equipped with the latest foil technology for a super-fast, very smooth ride.
We offer service and convenience as you’ve never experienced before on the island!!
Utopia Villa, Upper Peter Bay, is an extremely private tropical masterpiece! We just finished with a multi-million dollar renovation/redesign! Everything is new; the best materials from all over the world!! When you're looking for the very best, you've found it here! There is not a surface that has not been upgraded in some way. This will be the largest property in all of Peter Bay that is available to rent. Positioned high above, you'll have breath-taking 180 degree views of the Caribbean from St Thomas to Tortola and the many cays and small islands in between. You'll be high upon the throne in Peter Bay and will have sun from the morning to late afternoon. In the evening, you'll experience some of the most beautiful sunsets! The professional tropical landscaping is exquisite attracting lots of beautiful birds.
The villa is located in exclusive Upper Peter Bay, the most desirable location on all of St John. It's nestled between famous Trunk Bay and Cinnamon Bay Beaches. The villa backs to the National Park, you'll have lots of privacy and hear the enchanting sounds of nature at night! Guests have access to private Peter Bay Beach which is a few minutes drive or hillside walk down the private paved road.
The villa is unique in that it is situated on over 1 acre and is bordered by National Park to the east. To the west, a very long very private gated entrance. This is one of the most private villas in all of Peter Bay if you're looking for seclusion and serenity. It is truly a special and unique spot for your Best Caribbean Dream Vacation!!
*For the Christmas and New Years holiday, Saturday-Saturday only bookings.
*Heated infinity edge pool
*Jetted jacuzzi
*6 king bedrooms, each with a private balcony and en
suite bathroom.
*1 bedroom with 4 custom built in twin bunk with a private bathroom
*A full-house generator will automatically engage should there be an island power outage which can happen frequently!
*All rooms in the villa are fully air-conditioned; there is a full-house generator in case of a power outage!
We offer:
* On-island guest service/ concierge service are awaiting to assist you.
* Luxury transfers from St Thomas to St John right to the villa, you'll be picked up at the airport and brought to our boat, our captain will greet you with cold drinks.
You'll be taken to St John and to the villa in comfort.
*Jeep rentals-you choose the vehicle/s of your choice and they will be at the villa ready for you upon arrival-no lines to stand in
*Boat charters on our new luxury Aquila 36 Catamaran equipped with the latest foil technology for a smooth, very fast ride.
Are you ready to be pampered? Our massage therapists will come to the villa and
you'll have a very relaxing experience pool side.
Our concierge team managers can assist you with finding the perfect chef to come to the villa and prepare a spectacular meal, dining indoor or outdoors.
Come enjoy this private, exclusive paradise!!
Our team looks forward to the pleasure of assisting you
in creating your best vacation yet!!
Prior approval is necessary for any events, please contact us directly; extra fees are charged for all events.
Our other villas are Lime in de Coconut Villa, Shangri-La Villa, The Palms Villa, Beach Oasis, The Pirates Landing, Poseidon's Retreat, Neptune's Retreat and Coconut Cottage.
Amenities
Pool
Air conditioner
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Wheelchair accessible
Map of St. John
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Reviews
5.0
Utopia is an outstanding property and more than worthy of its title. We celebrated our 50th anniversary with our adult children, spouses and grandkids and enjoyed the property and surrounding area immensely. The views are spectacular and the accommodations match or surpass the beauty of the entire area. Megan and Pete, the support team were outstanding and made our trip one of our best travel experiences. To top it off we utilized Dive In catering from St Thomas for several of our dinners and found Chef Selma and Sierra an incredible team.
We can't wait to come back!
5.0
We been traveling to St. John for over 20 years; our opinion the nicest areas are Peter Bay & Ditleff Point. Ditleff Poin though is very windy and the beach is rocky. We love Peter Bay on the North Shore with its world-renowned beaches. We’ve enjoyed many rentals in Peter Bay, and stayed at this villa years ago, none of us recognized it, the transformation is amazing!!
We all considered it the best rental villa in Peter Bay!! The owners have done wonders in creating a breathtaking “Utopia” the views are stunning!! The open concept great room has a huge chef’s kitchen, spacious dining and living room area, and beautiful artwork, furniture & décor. It’s a lush tropical paradise, one of the most private villas in Peter Bay, backing the national park. The owners offer luxury transfers and jeep rentals, I suggest both! It was the best experience we had getting to the island/villa from the airport, and the jeeps were at the villa when we arrived, perfection!!
Utopia Villa in Upper Peter Bay is one of the highest and has unprecedented views; the pictures don’t do it justice!! The massive veranda looks out at the distant islands, beaches, many passing sail boats, and sea; there’s lot of sun during the day and beautiful sunsets in the evening. We loved the heated infinity pool and fire bowls were an amazing feature!
Lots of seating for dining in or out, we were 16 and all sat together for a meal.
This villa is truly magnificent, our favorite now, we’re booked already for next year!!
5.0
Exceptional property. Very well-designed and furnished. Lots of amenities. Every appliance that could be needed. Close to town and beaches. Highly recommend.
5.0
Can’t beat these views!
The views from this property are amazing!
Diana was super helpful and accommodating.
Even though we didn’t end up using it, the guest house is a great option as well.
5.0
Absolutely perfect!
The villa is stunning, views are incredible. Plenty of space for our 3 adults and 4 teens The ice maker was an unexpected luxury. Just perfect for us!
5.0
Breath taking views
The pictures were spot on in terms of the views— absolutely amazing. Diana was extremely helpful and responsive from the time we booked through the end of the trip— including offering advice on where to spend a couple hours near the airport as we waited for our flight time. The house is stacked with everything you need for hanging around or doing day trips to the beach. Simply a wonderful vacation as advertised!
5.0
Spectacular views and space
Our family had a wonderful time at Areca! The drive up to the property was steep, but the views and privacy was more than worth it, plus the drive was so fun! So close to amazing beaches too. The Villa’s layout was perfect for a large family or even friends as everybody had their own space to escape to when needed. We highly recommend Areca and Saint John!
5.0
10 Days at Areca
We loved this house! We have stayed at other houses in Upper Peter Bay and this one is fantastic. Great views of sunrise and sunset and plenty of room for 10 to eat dinner together.
5.0
Perfection
Just returned from an amazing week at Areca. This was the first time we have stayed in upper Peter Bay and the views and the location were the best we’ve had on St. John. We have been coming to the island for the past 23 years and staying at different villas each time. This was definitely one of the top stays. Views from the Villa are 180° east to west so you get sunsets every night. The outdoor area including the pool are vast and expensive with many areas to have quiet time or to hang out with family and friends. We had a great experience renting a car from Amalie car rental on St Thomas (thanks for the tip from another reviewer) and also did a private boat charter with Big Blue Excursions. Highly recommend both. We also had Passion Fruit chefs cater our meal at the Villa one night and it was excellent. Diana was wonderful to work with and helped us with many recommendations throughout our stay. We will definitely be back to Areca Villa one day!
5.0
Wonderful stay in St. John!
Areca is a wonderful property and was perfect for our group of 8. It has a gorgeous setting, great pool, was very clean and had everything we needed for a great vacation, including some things we didn’t expect like beach chairs and umbrellas!
Our only issue was getting to the property at night. Our flight was delayed and the car rental process was very inefficient in St Thomas, so it was dark as we were making our way to the house. We had a little trouble because of the turns and the hills, but Diana was very helpful and constantly in touch and we finally made it. It was all more than worth it!!
Thanks for sharing your property with us - we would definitely like to come back!!
5.0
Fun in the sun for 5 couples
The Areca property sits above Peter Bay and has magnificent views of the caribbean sea and adjacent islands on the north shore. The first thing that hits you is the beauty of the property and the amazing views. The villa is perfect for 5 couples, each with its own full bath and a view of the sea. The coqui frogs serenade you in the evening as the jungle awakens.
My recommendations include renting your Jeeps on St Thomas from Amelie Car Rental (we loved our Jeeps). They meet you at baggage claim and drive you to their car lot (just a few minutes up the road) and hand over the Jeep, paperwork, and a map of St Thomas (directions to the car ferry) without ever going inside. Then they meet you at the airport curb to pick up their Jeep at the end of your stay. This means your luggage stays in your vehicle from the airport all the way to the villa. The car ferry ($35 / vehicle) is also much less chaotic and less expensive than the people ferry. You avoid taxi transfer from the airport to the ferry and hauling your luggage behind you all the way to the villa. Order your groceries and adult beverages online from Starfish Market (a few days ahead of your arrival) and have them delivered to the villa (you call them when the car ferry reaches St John and have to be present at the villa to accept the groceries). Just below the villa are the best beaches on the island: Cinamon, Trunk, and Maho (for Turtles). I think our favorite beach day was Maho. We also hit Hansen Bay on the Eastern part of the island (well worth the drive). The villa has ample beach chairs, towels, and a big ice chest. We did most of our meals at the villa and used the barbeque on the balcony quite a bit. Why squeeze into a restaurant when you have these views and a table for 10. Plus, our entire party Covid tested a couple of days before our trip, so we were mask free at the villa and didn't infect people on the island or during our travels. While in town, everyone did a good job masking up. The kitchen was stocked well with spices, coffee filters, paper towels, etc. The water in the main house is UV filtered which allowed us to use the ice for our beverages from the main fridge and the fridge on the balcony. Another tip...bring your Yeti's to keep your tropical drinks cold!
If you plan this trip for your group or family, you will be the vacation hero! Diana, the owner was very nice to work with as I inundated her with emails and text messages.
5.0
Fabulous view
The house had the best view. It was fully stocked with essentials and Diana was so helpful. The hous
5.0
Beautiful! Hope to go back!
Easy, Diana makes it very easy by having coolers, chairs, towels, etc. Gorgeous property and views!
5.0
What a view!!!
We stayed here with four other couples and we all were blown away by the amazing views from this home. It has a great layout for families or couples. The outside space and great views are worth the stay. Dianna was very responsive anytime I had a question prior to, during and after our stay. I would highly recommend this home and we plan to stay here again.
5.0
Super Duper in Every Way
All the comforts of home and spectacular views in this well-maintained, luxurious abode. Two families—nine adults in all—enjoyed our stay over the new year. Diana is a first-class and extremely responsive host. Do it! You won’t be disappointed.
5.0
Great stay!
Our family of five had a wonderful stay. The three bedroom main house was perfect for us and the outdoor dining area allowed us to have our extended family over for dinner.
5.0
Amazing home!
Views are incredible!
5.0
Awesome
We will be back.
5.0
Impressive Views, Fabulous Infinity Pool, and Wonderful Accommodations!
This was a birthday escape with a few of our very closet friends and we could not have had a better time! The villa is magnificent, located in a wonderful area, easy to get to all the popular beaches and Cruz Bay , where we had fabulous restaurants to choose from ....The Terrace, Extra Virgin, Ocean 362 & great tuna tacos @ The Tap House ! You have amazing views looking out to the BVI’s, Peter Bay in front of you with your own private beach access , Cinnamon Bay on one side and Trunk on the other. Diana was wonderful and answered any questions we had promptly. We will definitely be back to Areca! Pictures do not do this villa justice! I have been going to St John for about 10 years and this was the best yet!
4.0
Ideal location, views, and a responsive owner but not quite a 5 for a couples getaway.
The villa itself is beautiful and nicely appointed! Diana is a responsive host who was quick to reply when I texted her. The location of this villa is ideally located on St. John for the things that probably matter most to most guests:
1) The views - The water along this part of St. John is especially turquoise. It's what you think of when you imagine those Caribbean seas. Was far better than the East End waters we'd seen the week before.
2) Access to North Shore beaches - Lot's of great choices within minutes of the villa. You'll need to drive to them. You could walk down to the Peter Bay beach but it's a really steep walk and not for most. The Peter Bay beach is nice because it's essentially private but it's not as picturesque as some of the other beaches in the area.
3) Access to Cruz Bay for shopping and dining. It's only about a 15 minute drive. The prior week we had stayed out on the East End so we had a basis for comparison. The East End is really remote and doesn't offer the shopping and dining options we prefer.
Here's what I think could have made it a 5 for us (couple on relaxing getaway) but may not matter for others:
1) An outdoor hot tub. Maybe we got spoiled the week before at another villa that had one. Sitting in a hot tub enjoying the views, especially in January, would have been awesome.
2) Heated pool. In January it's just too cool to enjoy for us. We dipped our toes in once or twice but couldn't enjoy the water so we never used the pool. At the villa the week before the pool was heated and it makes a huge difference this time of year.
3) Better hot water in the villa.The hot water wasn't ample enough to fill the spa tub in the master. Showers were warm not hot and there were only two of us. To Diana's credit when I asked about it she offered to let me adjust the water heater. After opening the panel I decided against it but I appreciated her responsiveness.
4) This villa sits directly over and above another villa just a few yards down hill. The first several days we had no neighbors. The last couple of days a group of 30 somethings checked in. It was loud as to be expected from a group vacationing together. This won't matter to some but for a romantic couples getaway it was noticeable to us.
I try to provide insightful and impartial reviews mindful that different guests have different expectations and needs. Hope this helps.
5.0
Great views & great villa
We just stayed two weeks in Areca and loved it. The villa is well stocked, has a great layout and the best views in the world. We had an issue in the separate guest house and Diana was very prompt in getting it resolved. This was our second stay in Areca and it won’t be our last.
5.0
Amazing Views Part 3 March 30 to April 7, 2018
We just completed our third trip to Areca. There were 8 in our party. There are several things that make Areca special for us and why i highly recommend a stay here. 1)The views and the breeze from the outdoor dining area are fantastic. We enjoyed eating outside and watching the sunset every night; 2) Everything you need at the villa was there with the caveat that an ice maker would be a great addition for the veranda; 3) Lots of space for our group of eight; 4) location on North Shore; and last but not least 5) Diana Hall, the property manager, does a great job taking care of your needs.
Notes: north shore beaches are still very beautiful post hurricane. Less shade but still beautiful. Scuba diving is still great. First time visitors wont notice that the snorkeling on the North Shore is not great compared to before. We hired a boat with captain for a snorkel cruise and was able to find better places than North Shore.
5.0
Great Owner
This was a beautiful villa. The Villa was clean, neat and plenty of amenities. Fantastic Views. First class.
FAQs
How much does this villa cost compared to others in St. John?
The average price for a rental in St. John is $1,138 per night. This rental is $5,561 above the average.
Is parking included with this villa?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at When You Want The Very Best! Brand New, Breathtaking Views/Sunsets, Peter Bay. 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 When You Want The Very Best! Brand New, Breathtaking Views/Sunsets, Peter Bay. Enjoy the water!
Is When You Want The Very Best! Brand New, Breathtaking Views/Sunsets, Peter Bay pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this villa is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at When You Want The Very Best! Brand New, Breathtaking Views/Sunsets, Peter Bay?
We found 10 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, and parking.
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