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Bordo Mare Luxury Oceanfront, Heated Saltwater Pool, 100% A/C, 8 min to Cruz Bay | Villa in St. John

| 10.0 (62 Reviews) |   2 Bedrooms  2 Bathrooms  4 Guests
Great Cruz Bay Villa | Bordo Mare Luxury Oceanfront, Heated Saltwater Pool, 100% A/C, 8 min to Cruz Bay

2 Bedroom Villa in Great Cruz Bay, St. John

Perched 100' above the Caribbean Sea you will enjoy sweeping ocean views from every room in your oceanfront 2 bedroom 2.5 bath luxury villa. One of the many unique features of Bordo Mare are "accordion doors" that can be completely opened to seamlessly merge indoor and outdoor living spaces, enabling you to enjoy the sights, sounds, smells and feel of ocean breezes throughout your villa. Located in the prestigious neighborhood of Maria Bluff, your villa is an easy 8 minute drive to the restaurants, shops, and nightlife in Cruz Bay, and 10 to 15 minutes from several of St. John's world famous beaches.
Built in 2014, Bordo Mare offers a modern 1700 square foot two-level floorplan. The lower level features a well-stocked chef's kitchen with ample cooking and serving equipment. The living room and dining room feature "accordion doors" that lead to a large oceanfront balcony with both lounging and dining areas. There is a half bath with two doors accessible from both inside and outside your villa that provides convenient bath access from the pool and balcony.
The upper level features 2 king bedrooms, each with a private bath and "accordion doors" that lead to a large shared oceanfront balcony. Many guests enjoy watching whales and dolphins breach the ocean surface the balconies (binoculars are provided if you wish to get a closer look). Looking down from the balconies and slightly to the right you will see a reef along the rocky shoreline where sea turtles and sting rays can be spotted searching for food in the shallow water. An internal staircase connects the upper and lower levels, eliminating the need to go outside to access bedrooms as is the case in the many "pod-style" villas that pervade the St. John rental market, a welcome feature during rain showers and for families with children.
Outside your villa is a large patio with an oceanfront infinity edge saltwater pool with a solar heater and a built-in table with 4 stools to enjoy your favorite concoctions while cooling off in the pool. Saltwater pools are better for your skin and for the environment than chlorine pools because they require little-to-no chemicals. Solar heaters warm your pool water into the mid-80's as opposed 78-80 degrees where most St. John pools naturally stabilize year-round. There are ample outdoor lounging and dining options on the patio as well, along with a built-in propane grill for outdoor cooking. A courtesy cooler, beach chairs, and beach towels are provided for visits to St. John's world famous beaches. And of course, the endless Caribbean Sea views are ever present whether your are inside your villa, on a balcony, or hanging out in your pool or patio.
High speed wireless Internet is accessible everywhere indoors and out. There is off-street parking for 2 vehicles with ample space to turn around. The water supply in your villa is filtered by a top-of-the-line 3-stage UV water filtration system that delivers bottled water quality through every faucet in your villa, and an automatic backup generator keeps you powered up through the occasional power outages that occur on this remote island paradise.
The location of your villa is among the most sought after on the island. In addition to being in a premier neighborhood close to town, your villa was built on a rocky peninsula facing south. The southern exposure treats you to beautiful sunrises and sunsets while cooling you in the steady easterly trade winds which provide constant relief from the Caribbean heat. The dry rocky terrain, peninsula location and steady ocean breezes all lead to fewer mosquitos to annoy you when enjoying morning coffee or an evening cocktail on your oceanfront balcony while taking in the breathtaking views of the Caribbean Sea, St. Thomas, and the smaller nearby islands. Many guests fall in love with this idyllic experience.
Bordo Mare ("Edge of the Sea" in Italian) is the sister property of Sopra Mare ("Above the Sea"), both of which are owned and operated under the St. John Sea Villas brand. The majority of our reservations come from returning guests, some of whom have been returning to our villas annually for over a decade. Our villas have over 170 reviews across the major travel websites with an average rating of 4.96 stars (5 stars max). We hope you choose one of our villas for your St. John vacation and join our ever expanding family of returning guests.

This 2 Bedrooms Villa provides accommodation with Oceanfront, Security/Safety, Kitchen, for your convenience. This Villa features many amenities for guests who want to stay for a few days, a weekend or probably a longer vacation with family, friends or group. The rental Villa has 2 Bedrooms and 2 Bathrooms to make you feel right at home.

Check to see if this Villa has the amenities you need and a location that makes this a great choice to stay in Great Cruz Bay. Enjoy your stay in Great Cruz Bay at this Villa.

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Unique Amenities

  • Air Conditioner
  • Parking
  • Pool
  • TV
  • View
  • Private Pool
  • Ocean View
  • Balcony/Terrace
  • Oceanfront
  • Security/Safety
  • Bedding/Linens
  • Wellness Facilities
  • Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking
  • Child Friendly
  • Internet
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
 
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Policies

Event Policy No events allowed
Check-in Check-in time starts at 4:00 pm contactless check-in available minimum check-in age: 30
Check-out Check-out before 10:00 am
Child Policy Children are welcome.
Pet Policy Pets not allowed
Smoking Policy Smoking is not permitted
Other Policy Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited property registration number 68468 safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed this property is managed through our partner, vrbo. you will receive an email from vrbo with a link to a vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
 
St. John, 00830, U.S. Virgin Islands

What Our Guests say 500 + Reviews

Dec 10, 2021 10:41:50 PM
Summary: The home and the view were beautiful. The house was described as being fully air conditioned. There were Nest thermostats in the two bedrooms and downstairs. Unfortunately they were programmed to go up in temperature throughout the day and at night. We were able to adjust the temperature but the pre programming would cause the temperature to increase again. This was a challenge for my elderly parents who tried not to go up and the steps too often. My poor father would go upstairs to take a nap and I would be 90 degrees in the bedroom. It would take two hours to cool the bedroom. This required a call to the management company and the owner of the property to resolve. Unfortunately my parents suffered for several days before the resolution took place.
Amanda C. Amanda C.
Jan 23, 2021 01:34:02 AM
Summary: I had to pry myself away from the balcony overlooking the ocean every morning. It’s not often that you’ll find a vacation home like Bordo Mare. It’s proximity to the water is captivating.
Joe S. Joe S.
Aug 22, 2017 01:10:31 PM
Summary: We give this stay an A! From the time we booked our trip, the owner was in contact to confirm the booking and begin making recommendations to make our stay extra fun. The house was great too. And that VIEW - even better than the photos. I will say the house could use a little TLC. Maybe it was because we visited toward the end of the season, but things just seemed like they could use a little sprucing (pressure washing, pool chemicals, dishwasher operation, and other deep cleaning). This is the ONLY reason I would not give this stay an A+. Overall the place was very clean, modern, and well-functioning though. If you haven't ever spent time on St. John, be advised that water conservation is an issue. We ran out of water one morning, but the owner's representative responded right away and fixed the problem. In fact, I can't say enough nice things about the caretakers - there was a meal and wine in the fridge when we arrived and one of the guys (Jared) even gave us a ride one day when he saw us walking down the hot street! Thanks again! I will offer one small bit of advice. This house is not walking distance to any food/beverage/retail, etc. You will need to rent a car. We got the hang of getting into town easily by the second day or so, so this was not a big deal for us in the end. And the beautiful view and added privacy made up for any inconvenience of driving into town. Stay here. You'll love it!
Katrina M. Katrina M.
Apr 7, 2017 12:15:30 AM
Summary: We rented Bordo Mare for a week in February. We couldn't have been happier with the house! Perched right on the ocean's edge, the views were amazing! The house has absolutely everything you could want or need, very well outfitted and very comfortable. Both bedrooms are large with well-equipped bathrooms and the same spectacular view of the ocean. We used the pool on multiple occasions, great place to float and relax after a day at the beach. The expansive deck has great outdoor furniture. Bugs were non-existant. This house is a short drive into Cruz Bay for restaurants and night life. Highly recommend!
Lisa V. Lisa V.
Apr 3, 2017 03:14:47 AM
Summary: We truly enjoyed our stay at your place. Thank you for giving us this opportunity to create such memories with our dear friends during the first week and my brother and his wife the second week. We all loved the view, so spectacular each day to wake up to the sound of the waves crashing on the rocks. We even witnessed the visit of a whale and her calf as we were sitting on the deck having lunch. Wow!! I love to cook and found the kitchen well equipped, what a treat to have the luxuries of home in a rental. The beds were very comfortable, another treat that is rare in a rental. Thank you for the dinner you left for us in the fridge upon our arrival, so unexpected and so very kind of you. Thank you for having your housekeeper come during mid-stay to clean the house, another unexpected treat. You went above and beyond any owner I have ever dealt with. Thank you again. We look forward to our next trip to this special island and most especially to your lovely villa.
Theresa S. Theresa S.
Mar 31, 2017 05:22:29 AM
Summary: First St. John; if you are looking for small, easy, laid back island life, this is it. Come and relax. Great beaches, snorkeling, sailing. Great small central town area with restaurants and bars. Bordo Mare is a great spot. Easy drive into town and to the beaches. Rent a jeep. Very comfortable, clean villa. Owner is very easy to work with, really works to make sure everything is in order. He thinks of all the little things..beach towels, coolers, etc. Nothing better than you morning coffee, or your sunset beverage on the deck overlooking the ocean, or out by the pool. My family loves St. John and we love this home. Our 2nd visit, we stayed at this owners other villa, Sopra Mare, and equally as nice. You will not be disappointed with this villa.
Mar 24, 2017 03:34:03 PM
Summary: Mike has thought of everything with this rental...It's hard to know where to start. We went to St. John to experience the beauty of the beaches in the National Park, but it was so nice to have such a beautiful home base to come back to after a day out and about. The overall design of the home is just perfect- the photos on the listing do not do it justice. Both bedrooms and main floor living spaces have accordion-style doors that allow you to open them completely (no wall at all between you and the ocean views!). You essentially feel like you are outside when you have them open. It was amazing to just sit and relax on one of the decks each morning and evening. Definitely my favorite part of the home. The pool was perfect for our kids, ages 7, 9 and 10. It looks small in the photos but it was more than enough for fun times after a day at the beach. It was so fun for them, in fact, that we skipped one day at the beach to just enjoy the pool. Location is also perfect, although a rental car is needed. The road to the home is curvy and hilly and the driveway is very steep. It's good to have a jeep anyway for all the trips to the beaches. Taxis run often, but it's nice to have the flexibility of your own car. It's about 7 minutes to town for restaurants and groceries. Mike even provides nice chairs, towels and coolers for your trips to the beaches. He really has thought of everything. All in all, it was a perfect spot for our family. It was our first "beach" vacation and it won't be our last. Thank you to Mike and his team!
Jennifer H. Jennifer H.
Feb 20, 2017 09:45:32 PM
Summary: We just returned after an idyllic week at Bordo Mare on St. John, and we all debated whether the group arriving the afternoon we left would mind our staying with them another week. For a get-away-from-it-all vacation that still has easy access to some civilization, this place was perfect. Fantastic sunrises and sunsets every day (you can see both from the amazing decks) and millions of stars visible at night before the moon rose. Sitting on our deck with cold drinks quickly became a nightly ritual. During the day, we spent either lounging around the pool or exploring the national park and beaches on the island - each beach had its own unique flair. A couple of days on the water snorkeling as well. The town of Cruz Bay also had lots to do - great restaurants and beach bars and there were hidden little finds all over the island. Bottom line - Bordo Mare was a one-of-a-kind home in a wonderful location. If you are looking for an island vacation in a wonderful spot, you can't get any better than this one.
Mollie B. Mollie B.
Jan 28, 2017 09:03:07 PM
Summary: This was our first time staying at Bordo Mare but definitely not our last. The villa itself is all about luxury but even better than that is the spectacular views from almost any where in the villa, especially from the large balconies. You feel as though you are on a private island. The sunsets may be the best ever but the view is always great any time of the day or night. You have it all there....views, pool, luxury, location, shopping and privacy. Thanks Mully for making this vacation memorable!
Kaye B. Kaye B.
Jan 10, 2017 10:24:16 PM
Summary: My husband and I just returned from our wonderful stay at Bordo Mare. What is most memorable are the spectacular views throughout the villa. They are surely among the best on St. John. It's as though you are perched above the sea on your private island as you scan the expansive views of the Caribbean and islands in the distance. From the privacy of your balconies or your bed you can enjoy sunrises, sunsets, and dazzling night skies. And yet, the location is convenient to all the island has to offer. You sense that every detail has been thoughtfully considered and then carefully executed. The design and appointments throughout are sophisticated as well as accommodating and, of course, meticulously maintained. We enjoyed great days snorkeling, diving, exploring and dining around the island. However, watching the sunset from our lofty roost at Bordo Mare as we sipped some wine over a game of cribbage soon became a highlight of our day. These warm memories of our stay will help get us through the frigid East Coast winter as will looking forward to returning to St. John and Bordo Mare.
Marta C. Marta C.

FAQ's

Is this Great Cruz Bay villa pet-friendly for guests?

No, pets are not allowed at this property. Check the guest reviews to learn what guests had to share.

Does the Great Cruz Bay villa have a swimming pool?

Yes, this Great Cruz Bay villa has a swimming pool. Check the Facility Overview section for details about the pool and other available facilities.

How much does it cost per night to stay in Great Cruz Bay villa?

Best-rates for the Great Cruz Bay villa starts from $841 per night with includes Parking, Ocean View, Child Friendly, Internet, Air Conditioner, Balcony/Terrace, Wellness Facilities, Laundry, TV, View, Private Pool, Oceanfront, Security/Safety, Kitchen, Pool, Bedding/Linens, Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking StayAndPlay offers fully equipped golf villas, golf hotels, golf resorts, luxury golf cabins, and exclusive golf retreats, making it easier than ever to find your perfect golf escape — ideal for families, peaceful getaways, or pet-friendly retreats with the whole crew.

Is Great Cruz Bay villa a family-friendly place to stay?

Based on the information we have received from the owner or our partner, this is considered to be a family-friendly property. Families have rated this villa 4 stars or guests have recommended them suitable for families. As reported by the owner or manager, the villa has specified that children are welcome. Please see details about suitability for your family or inquire with the property to learn more.

Is the Great Cruz Bay villa wheelchair accessible or offer services for disabled guests?

Based on the information received from our partner, the Great Cruz Bay villa has not specified they are wheelchair accessible. Likewise, there is not an elevator specified as being available at the property. Specific accessibility details may be addressed in the property details section of this page.

What is the minimum night stay policy for the Great Cruz Bay villa?

Based on the information reported by the owner or manager, the Great Cruz Bay villa indicates 1 day stay policy at this villa. Guests are cautioned that the minimum stay policy may differ based on seasonality or availability and may be at the discretion of the owner or manager.

What cancellation policy is in place for Great Cruz Bay villa?

Based on the information reported by the owner or manager, details for the cancellation policy for the Great Cruz Bay villa are as follows: Cancellation policy Guests are cautioned that the cancellation policy may differ based on seasonality, availability, or current travel restrictions. Guests should also be aware that this policy may be subject to change and should be confirmed prior to booking. More details may be available on this page in the property description. However, early check-in or late check-out can sometimes be negotiated between the guest and the owner or the manager of this property.

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