We came to celebrate my wife’s birthday. The property is breathtakingly beautiful. Coffee on the open air veranda followed by a dip in the pool are how we started every morning. We ended each evening in the pool! The house is well designed and perfect for 3 couples to comfortably spread out. The location is perfect (we used the car that was offered by the property and drove all over the island (from Cruz to Coral). The house was well supplied with amenities and very responsive to a lock/key issue (our fault) and an electric breaker issue (that was fixed immediately). This is my 3rd stay on the island and I will very likely stay at this property again. It was just THE BEST!

This property proved to be the perfect spot for our family to unwind, cherish the outdoors and bask in the amazing wonders of St John. Having stayed here I am not sure we could stay anywhere else on the island! Thank you!!!

Our visit to St. John and our stay at Arc du Soleil could not have been more perfect. Brandon and the entire BookVI team did a fantastic job preparing the villa, meeting us at the ferry and welcoming us to the home, and assisting with any questions we had while on the island. We’ve stayed in a dozen villas on St. John, and this experience and villa are hands down the best we’ve had. I can’t imagine staying anywhere else. Thank you all for making our week unforgettable!

We had a lovely two week vacation at Arc du Soleil. All the people we interacted with through the process of booking, to arriving, to helping me coordinate experiences were kind, generous with their time, and helpful. We were stunned by the views and so appreciative of the opportunity to stay here while enjoying St. John and the surrounding US and British Virgin Islands. Both Brandons and Ashley were so kind. Truly one of our best trips. Thank you.

Our family met at this beautiful villa for an amazing week on St John. The home has everything you need from beach chairs to coolers to every possible kitchen appliance you may need. The pool is perfect and the beds are ultra comfy. We will definitely be returning!

Perfect stay in every way. communication with the Villa "team" was almost instant before and during our stay. had an issue with water pressure and someone was there and fixed it within 15 minutes after I texted the 'team'. 5 coolers, 6 beach chairs, pool and beach toys. overstocked kitchen. huge place. I think I counted over 30 places to sit and that didn't include the steps to the pool. stop looking and just book this.

We loved the pool, the comfy nooks everywhere, and the cool and dark bedrooms. The kitchen was great, and we played darts and games around the bar until the wee hours, and felt total privacy. Highly recommend!

This villa is stunning! The open-air main living area with the view of Great Cruz Bay and the private sunset viewing from the villa’s main floor overlooking the pool is something you’ll be talking about for years! The villa is less than a 15-minute drive from Cruz Bay, and has easy access to the main roads to the north shore beaches, Coral Bay, or the East End. The villa is located in a gated community, which provides a sense of security with the open-air concept. No need to worry about birds, critters, or bugs in the open-air living spaces. They don’t come into the villa (at least in February)! We ate dinner at the dining room table, made meals, and enjoyed every minute we could look out over the bay without any interference from mother nature. Even when it rained at night, we didn’t have any issues. The bedrooms, bathrooms, and laundry area are behind solid doors. There are two bedrooms on the main level and one on the lower level with an outside entrance.Anybody who stays in the lower bedroom will have to walk down the driveway or around the outside of the house to get there.Not a big deal, but be aware of this if you have people who may have trouble walking up and down a slight incline. The pool was well-kept and the outside bar was well stocked with alcohol. I recommend you check the available alcohol at the villa before you purchase anything to make drinks. You may be lucky and have free soda/pop, beer, mixer, or cider in the fridge. Remember to check the pantry or spices in the cabinets before you buy any staples. The villa had six beach chairs, which was great for the three couples we had in our group. There is a limited amount of snorkel gear, but I recommend you rent from one of the local shops (we rented from Beach Bum). If this is your first time staying in St John, the Starfish grocery store is on the way to the villa from Cruz Bay. It has a good variety of food for gluten-free or vegan eaters, and has a wide variety of alcohol. If you can’t find something at Starfish, you could try the Dolphin grocery store (on the same route to the villa). The five-star management team quickly answered questions and was easy to get in touch with via text during our stay. Everybody we met on the team was professional making the stay even more enjoyable. This property and the management team deserve a 10-star rating. Don’t miss out on staying here. Make your reservation today. You won’t be disappointed.

This is a beautiful and comfortable villa in a great location with postcard-like views. Even the great pictures online don’t really capture how pretty it is when you are in it. We spent time every day just sitting, relaxing, and taking in the views of the water, the boats, and the nearby islands. We considered villas in both Chocolate Hole and Peter’s Bay off North Shore Road, and are so glad we chose Arc du Soleil. The mountaintop location can’t be beat. It’s 10 minutes outside of Cruz Bay, with local restaurants and the largest grocery store on St John along the drive. We rented their jeep, and while the road up from the ferry has steep spots that becomes part of the fun, and gives you the feel of actually living on the island. Once there, the house is perfect. The open-air layout is relaxing and never got too hot, especially with the fans. The villa comes stocked with everything you need, and the pool, outdoor bar, and kitchen were used daily. We took all three bedrooms (two on the main floor, and one on the lower level) and each was comfortable with a private bath and A/C. The house felt private, completely safe, and easy to get out to explore the island. If you are feeling adventurous you can drive the trail out to Lameshure Beach, if you want less adventure go to Cinnamon Beach or Maho Bay, go to the Windmill Bar, and don't miss boating/eating at Lime Out. But what really made this the perfect week was the effort by our host, Brandon. He met us at the ferry with the Jeep, drove us to the house, and gave us all the info and instructions we needed on the villa and the island. He checked in with us several times through the week and was quick to respond when we had questions. And he went above and beyond to fix the minor issues that came up with the house during the week. When we left, we were met at the ferry again to turn in the jeep, which let us get our luggage right to the dock. Five stars for the house, five stars for the host team, and five stars for the island.

We had a great week in St John and our stay here was certainly a big contributor to that! Open air living (besides bedroom and bathroom) was great. Great views and very private! We were spoiled!

The villa was as advertised and perhaps even a bit nicer than expected. The views were amazing all day long. The pool was quite large and plenty warm, and the four of us used it every day. The villa was very well stocked with kitchen items, pool and beach items, games, towels etc. Loved the many interesting items of art on the walls. We felt safe in the gated community. Beds were comfortable. Air conditioning worked well in the bedrooms and overhead fans kept the open areas very comfortable. We experienced no issues with bugs and mosquitoes. We traveled all over the island in our rental jeep. Island roads take a bit of getting used to but aren't too difficult. We loved Trunk Bay beach and Hawksnest beach as well as others. We chartered a boat with a captain for a great day of snorkeling, sightseeing, and lunch at the Lime Out floating taco bar. One day we enjoyed lunch at Skinny Legs on the other side of the island and drinks at the Windmill Bar. One morning we hiked the Rams Head trail and the views at the end were exceptional. It was a fun hike of moderate difficulty but very hot, with little shade. We prepared several meals on our own in the villa's nice and well stocked kitchen and watched a couple movies at night on the big TV. Often, we all enjoyed sitting and gazing at the views from our deck talking, reading and relaxing into the evening. Everything was comfortable, clean, and our host (Ashley) was friendly and readily available (although other than meeting us at the grocery store and leading the way to the villa for a brief orientation, we didn't need her). There were a couple very minor issues of no consequence that we passed along as information. Transfers between St Thomas airport and Cruz Bay St. John was easy and smooth. Our villa was a great home base for a great vacation. We all highly recommend Arc Du Soleil / Estate San Souci, and we would absolutely rent this villa again.

This is our 3rd time vacationing in USVI and 2nd time renting this house. This property is even better than the pictures indicate. The view is amazing! The only unfortunate experience is that we had cloudy nights most of the week and only saw one sunset. I can’t wait for next year!

Loved our stay here. The property is great and the photos are accurate. Lovely view. An abundance of beach towels, snorkel gear, coolers, and beach chairs to use as well - very convenient. Would love to return! 5 stars!

Wow! What can I say? That view was spectacular! The view was even better than in the pictures if you could imagine that! The pool was so perfect and refreshing! We loved being in a gated community and felt safe 100% of the time. The house was stocked with everything you could imagine. We had an amazing week. Getting picked up/dropped off at ferry, renting the Jeep through the owners and getting the house stocked with groceries was soooooo convenient. We couldn’t of had a better time! I started planning my next trip before I even left. I would highly recommend this house for your next trip to St. John.

We totally enjoyed the house, it was perfect for our group of 6. The pool was awesome, the view was magnificent. Unfortunately we took the wrong roads up to the house the 1st time, the switchbacks are killers...I would avoid at all cost.. there are 2 ways up...price you pay for that view!!!

Fantastic property with unbelievable views. Great location and very private. Dabney was our contact and she went above and beyond to make sure everything was in place for us. Great communication, very clean and comfortable. Overall it was a great experience and we would highly recommend. Unplug and enjoy the unbelievable sunsets.

Arc du Soleil was by far the best villa we have stayed in on St. John! When we arrived at the ferry dock, we were greeted by Brandon, who was so helpful and accommodating. He took us to the villa and explained everything we needed to know and also made great suggestions for boat trips and restaurants/bars. He was a wonderful host! We took our adult children (23 and 26) and there was plenty of room as well as privacy. The bedrooms and bathrooms were beautifully appointed and the kitchen had absolutely everything anyone would need to cook. We made breakfast at the villa every morning and sipped our coffee while enjoying the amazing views. After each day at the beach, we enjoyed a swim in the gorgeous pool, and after dinner we often played Corn hole, darts, or Yahtzee while we sat outside looking at the moon and stars. The week went by too quickly, but we loved every moment at Arc du Soleil and will definitely return!

Don’t wait, book it.

This is a wonderful property for 2-3 couples. The property is beautiful, the views amazing, amenities including kitchen supplies, pool floats and beach chairs, snorkel gear is perfect! The jeep was great to get around. Easy location to get to Cruz bay, coral bay, and the beaches. Close to the best bar in island Windmill Bar

We loved just spending time at this house! Thoroughly enjoyed the amazing views, beautiful gardens and nature all around us.

The property is in a nice gated neighborhood with a cute bar, pool and dart area. Well stocked! Open air living area was great with only downside mosquitoes at night.

The property is lovely and the view is as magnificent as shown in the photos. The house is well equipped and had everything we needed. The property manager was wonderful -met us at the ferry and even dropped off some dishwasher soap! The location is good ( just be prepared for some scary roads getting to the house but that's not unique to this property) - close to a grocery store and to Cruz Bay and not too far to Coral Bay and the north shore beaches. Completely recommend this property.

The villa was perfect for us. We couldn't get enough of the view which was just as spectacular by day as it was by night -overlooking part of St John and across to St Thomas. The kitchen was well equipped and the bedrooms were comfortable. We enjoyed watching the birds and surveying all the different orchids planted around the property. Brandan was an excellent host. My only suggestion is to have a softer bed pillow available - maybe there was but we didn't see any. I hope we can visit again very soon!

Better than the photos. Beautiful views, a lot of outdoor space and very attentive staff.

This place was an absolutely amazing experience for our group! The sunset views were as advertised and the open layout was perfect for our group. We spent most of our island time enjoying the pool, bar and accommodations. We hired a local chef to come to the house for a couple nights - that made the stay even more enjoyable! We read reviews when we booked Arc De Soliel and followed the recommendations to be back at the house every day for the sunsets. We will definitely return to enjoy this paradise!

We had a great time at the villa. Perfect for our family (two adult kids taking vacation from work to spend time with their parents.). Open air kitchen and living room area looked right out to the water and boats below and across the bay to St Thomas.

This villa exceeded our expectations in every way. The home was clean and comfortable. The bedrooms were spacious, with comfortable beds and air-conditioning. We loved spending time in the pool enjoying the gorgeous view! The hosts were so helpful - we appreciated the prompt responses to our questions and requests. We highly recommend a stay at the Arc!

We've stayed in St. John and Tortola several times and this house was by far the most well-appointed. There were beach towels, chairs, coolers, sunscreen, spices, coffee, bottled water and plenty of fun drink options! The bed was very comfortable and the pool was splendid. The grounds are meticulously maintained and a feast for the eyes. There is an abundance of local art throughout which makes every turn exciting. We loved meeting Dabney and Roo. The only thing I would change would be that my two children be allowed to come with us next time!

We absolutely loved our stay at Arc Du Soleil! It is a beautiful property with breath-taking views, the most refreshing pool, a well stocked kitchen, and everything you could possibly need while you're on vacation, like coolers, towels, chairs, etc. There are so many spectacular beaches to explore on the Island of St. John, but renting a house like this makes it difficult to ever want to leave! We can't wait to come back!

This is the ideal property. The house, property, and management is top notch! You just have to experience this house to appreciate its greatness.

I can’t thank Brandon enough for sharing his home with us. I was excited when I booked...from the photos and description we knew we would love the view, the pool, the king bed, and the A/C in the bedroom. But, as others have said, the pictures online do no do this place justice. The view is just so amazing and changes by the minute, the a/c in the bedroom is absolutely perfect, the house was spotless, and the pool,and privacy were the highlight of our trip. We have never stayed in such a fantastically stocked vrbo. They had everything you could need to cook or grill (make sure to take Belgian waffle mix with you, bc they even have a waffle maker), lots of fun games (darts, ladderball, cornhole), all sizes of coolers, snorkel equipment and pool toys, plenty of beach and bath towels, extra sunscreen/bug spray, and laundry facilities. I love that everyone who stays there kind of leaves “leftovers” to have a fantastically well stocked pantry. Dabney was an excellent property manager, with good communication leading up to the trip, and a great explanation of things as she showed us around the house. We didn’t need a thing from her all week, but it was nice to know she was there if we needed her. The location of the property was perfect for us...close enough to Cruz Bay and our favorite beaches, but far enough away that we had the privacy we were looking for. The landscaping of the property is just amazing. The flowering trees are gorgeous and the orchids everywhere were just beautiful. I also really loved all the local art work... it was like living in a local art gallery all week. We couldn’t have been happier with our experience. The worst part was having to leave. My fingers are crossed that we will be able to come back to this villa one day.. Thank you again, for everything. I fell in love.

We loved loved loved this villa! The outdoor living was just what we were looking for. Everything was perfect and we wouldn't change a thing. Thank you for renting out your beautiful villa. We will be back! The Blauw's