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

5.0 / 5.0

Outstanding(13 Ratings)

Villa in Cruz Bay

10 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

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

Amenities

Pool

Air conditioner

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Dishwasher

Hot tub or spa

Garden

Family friendly

Map of Cruz Bay

Nearby attractions

Charlotte Amalie Overlook

9.7 mi

Tree Limin' Extreme Zipline St. Thomas

11.2 mi

Skyride to Paradise Point

9.2 mi

Christmas Cove

3.8 mi

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

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5.0 / 5.0

Outstanding(13 Ratings)

Villa in Cruz Bay

10 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

Book with confidenceWe partner with the top travel sites so you know you're getting a great deal on the perfect rental

About this villa rental

Amenities

Pool

Air conditioner

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Dishwasher

Hot tub or spa

Garden

Family friendly

Map of Cruz Bay

Nearby attractions

Charlotte Amalie Overlook

9.7 mi

Tree Limin' Extreme Zipline St. Thomas

11.2 mi

Skyride to Paradise Point

9.2 mi

Christmas Cove

3.8 mi

Ratings and reviews

5.0 / 5.0

Outstanding(13 Ratings)

5.0 / 5.0

Jan 2024

This property is truly a slice of paradise! This was our third trip to St. John and we don't ever want to stay anywhere else again. There were 8 of us and the bedroom/bathroom set up was just perfect. The home was very clean and well stocked with everything we needed from the kitchen (appliances, plates, silverware, etc...) to beach chairs, towels, coolers, beach bags! The owner was very responsive to the few questions we had once there. The lanai is the perfect spot to sit and watch the amazing sunsets. You can't go wrong with Villa Rapture!

5.0 / 5.0

Mar 2023

We have been visiting St John for 14 or more years. Villa Rapture is at the very top of the list of places to stay. The very few issues we had when checking in were dealt with immediately and resolved. Not only management but the owner checked in on us to make sure everything was good. Kitchen is well stocked, lanai was a great hangout both morning and sunset, easy trip to Cruz, and the rooms and beds were all comfortable. 5 big stars!

5.0 / 5.0

Jan 2023

Awesome home with AMAZING views. Great communication with owners/mngt co. Small issue they fixed immediately with hot water. A little sad the spa kept tripping a breaker and we couldn’t get it hot. But other then that, everything was perfect.

5.0 / 5.0

Jan 2023

We loved our week at Villa Rapture! You cannot beat the west-facing views and our favorite "room" in the house was the covered lanai ... sunsets, rainbows, stars, you'll see it all. The house is well appointed, comfortable, and quite spacious. We had everything we needed from chairs to coolers to coozies to bring to the beach. The owner is responsive and cares about making sure her guests have a wonderful stay. You won't regret booking Villa Rapture for your time on St. John!

5.0 / 5.0

Aug 2022

Wonderful house, conveniently located with incredible views

5.0 / 5.0

Jun 2022

Killer Views

Killer Views

Had a blast. The house was amazing and the views were even crazier. Couldnt have asked for a better place

5.0 / 5.0

Mar 2022

Faboulous in every way!

Faboulous in every way!

Best villa I've ever stayed in, bar none. Well laid out, great kitchen, 2 masters, lower bedrooms would be great for kids, easy parking. And the outdoor space...perfect. View is sublime, covered lanai super nice especially on rainy days. Pool is right next to lanai, which makes it easy for conversation. All furniture upscale, TV's and internet worked well. We can't wait to return. This villa has spoiled us for staying anywhere else!!! (And we've been coming to St. John for a long time!)

5.0 / 5.0

Mar 2022

Exceeded expectations

Exceeded expectations

Sometimes a property doesn’t live up to the photos. Not the case here. Top notch property with plenty of space to spread out while maintaining the intimating for a great family or friends trip.

5.0 / 5.0

Nov 2021

Breathtakingly incredible

Breathtakingly incredible

This home was beautiful and the view was Like no other. Our kids loved the pool and it was so relaxing…. You really don’t even need to leave the house.. This was the perfect getaway for our family and felt as comfortable as our own home.

5.0 / 5.0

Nov 2021

Simply Amazing!

Simply Amazing!

From the moment we walked into this property I was ready to leave this review! The first thing you see when walking in is the exceptional views and once you can look away you will notice an equally exceptional home. We stayed with another family and we utilized every inch of this home and were very comfortable. It was super clean and well maintained. It was in a perfect location too! Close to Cruz but really not too far from Coral either. It's in a gated community which offers a lot of privacy and low noise levels. Our trip was 'simply amazing' and a large part of that was because of where we chose to stay. Thank you!

5.0 / 5.0

Jun 2021

A great place to stay!

A great place to stay!

The house is beautiful and comfortable but the best thing is the gorgeous view!

5.0 / 5.0

Jun 2021

Just Dreamy!

Just Dreamy!

We had a wonderful stay at Rapture. There were 4 couples in our group ranging in age from 28 - 64. The property was beautiful and spacious and everyone had all they privacy they needed. The star of the show was the veranda where we all met in the mornings and at sunset to enjoy the breezes, the comfy furniture and the million dollar views. The house was well equipped with what you might need. We especially loved the quality beach chairs that were provided during our stay. The pool was lovely. The grounds were beautiful and lush and both indoor and outside furnishings were lovely. Great vacay for all!!! Thanks to the Rapture Team!!!

5.0 / 5.0

May 2021

Nicest place I’ve ever stayed at

Nicest place I’ve ever stayed at

We enjoyed our stay SO much in this beautiful property. The house is stocked with everything you need to cook and also swim toys. Just make sure you rent yourself at least 1 4x4 jeep to drive up to the property and load up on water and food when you’re in town to bring up and enjoy. The service was great as well, if I had any questions or needed anything I just called the number and they were available to help. I’d give more stars if I could! Also the bedrooms we way better than the pictures, and that view from the balcony... just incredible

FAQs

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

The average price for a rental in Cruz Bay is $848 per night. This rental is $1,284 above the average.

Is parking included with this villa?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Villa Rapture: Year Round Sunset Views. Luxury Villa in Virgin Grand Estates. 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 Villa Rapture: Year Round Sunset Views. Luxury Villa in Virgin Grand Estates. Enjoy the water!

Is Villa Rapture: Year Round Sunset Views. Luxury Villa in Virgin Grand Estates pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this villa is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at Villa Rapture: Year Round Sunset Views. Luxury Villa in Virgin Grand Estates?

We found 12 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, and parking.

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

Villa in Cruz Bay

Reasons to book

About this villa rental

Amenities

Map of Cruz Bay

Nearby attractions

Ratings and reviews

FAQs

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

Is parking included with this villa?

Is there a pool at this villa?

Is Villa Rapture: Year Round Sunset Views. Luxury Villa in Virgin Grand Estates pet friendly?

What amenities are available at Villa Rapture: Year Round Sunset Views. Luxury Villa in Virgin Grand Estates?

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