At the waterfront, this 2-bedroom villa accommodates 4 guests and features 2 bathrooms. Enjoy ocean views while engaging in water sports, scuba diving, motorboating, or waterskiing. The patio offers outdoor space, and nearby attractions include Chocolate Hole and Great Cruz Bay.
Highlights
Dive into relaxation
Unwind in the top-rated pool, your perfect spot for relaxation.
Centrally-located
You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
Discover nearby landmarks
Walk to Great Cruz Bay
2 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 4
Popular amenities
Private pool
Onsite parking available
Kitchen
Washing machine
Air-conditioning
Barbecue
Explore the area
St. John, VI
Chocolate Hole
Place, Chocolate Hole
1 min walk
Great Cruz Bay
Place, Great Cruz Bay
10 min walk
Chocolate Hole Beach
Place, Chocolate Hole Beach
3 min drive
St. Thomas (STT-Cyril E. King)
Airport, St. Thomas (STT-Cyril E. King)
59 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)
King Bedroom #1
1 King Bed
King Bedroom #2
1 King Bed
2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom
King en Suite Bath
Toilet · Shower only
King en Suite Bath
Toilet · Shower only
Powder Room
Toilet
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden
About this property
Bordo Mare: Oceanfront, Heated Saltwater Pool, 100% A/C, Endless Views, More...
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, 4 beach chairs, and 4 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.
A high speed satellite Internet and a mesh WIFI network delivers reliable wireless Internet throughout the villa and pool patio. 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. Trash service is provided to eliminate the need to make dumpster runs during your stay which is a common requirement for many rental villas on the island.
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.
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Property Registration Number 68468
Property # 465589vb
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
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
About the area
St. John
Located in St. John, this villa is on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Virgin Islands National Park and Cruz Bay Beach. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and mountain climbing.
St. Thomas (SPB-St. Thomas Seaplane Base) - 64 min drive
Restaurants
Trunk Bay Beach Bar - 20 min drive
Shambles - 10 min drive
Woody's Seafood Saloon - 8 min drive
Cruz Bay Landing - 8 min drive
The Longboard - 8 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Bordo Mare: Oceanfront, Heated Saltwater Pool, 100% A/C, Endless Views, More... pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Bordo Mare: Oceanfront, Heated Saltwater Pool, 100% A/C, Endless Views, More...?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Bordo Mare: Oceanfront, Heated Saltwater Pool, 100% A/C, Endless Views, More...?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Bordo Mare: Oceanfront, Heated Saltwater Pool, 100% A/C, Endless Views, More...?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Bordo Mare: Oceanfront, Heated Saltwater Pool, 100% A/C, Endless Views, More... located?
Situated in St. John, this beach villa is steps from Chocolate Hole and 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from Virgin Islands National Park. Great Cruz Bay and Chocolate Hole Beach are also within 1 mile (2 km).
About the host
Hosted by Mike Rowen
My wife and I have owned and managed vacation rental homes on St. John VI and Hilton Head SC since 2009. We continually invest in our properties to make our "homes away from home" deliver a top notch vacation experience for our guests and for when we treat our friends and family to island getaways.
Why they chose this property
The ocean views from both villas are absolutely stunning. Build on a cliff with walls of doors that open to seamlessly merge outdoor and indoor living and dining environments must be experienced to truly appreciate. The villas are fairly new having been completed in 2014, and they survived back-to-back category 5 hurricanes in 2017. While this may not matter much to guests, it meant the villas are well built and gave us the confidence to purchase them.
What makes this property unique
* Oceanfront with expansive panoramic views inside and out * Positioned to catch the prevailing winds which cool you with steady ocean breezes and reduces bug activity * Binoculars provided for spotting whales & dolphins breaching the surface * Private heated saltwater infinity edge pool – better for your skin and the environment (mid-80's pool water temp) * Two car off-street parking with ample space for easy turnarounds * Lush landscaping with al fresco dining for 6 people * Accordion doors that fully open to seamlessly merge indoor & outdoor spaces in living room, dining room, and both bedrooms * Entertainment systems: 52″ TV, CD/DVD Player, Bose wireless sound system, WI-FI throughout * Full Kitchen (granite counters, stainless steel appliances, coffee & espresso makers * Two King bedrooms with oceanfront balconies, wall of doors that fully open, and en suite baths * 8 minutes to Cruz Bay restaurants & nightlife, 7-15 minutes to St. John’s world famous beaches (courtesy cooler & beach chairs provided) * Propane backup generator backup to prevent power failures from disrupting your vacation * Top-of-the-line 3-stage ultraviolet water filtration system for safe, purified drinking water throughout the villa * Built in 2014 Bordo Mare has a modern floorplan with internal staircase to bedrooms, eliminating the need to go outside to access bedrooms that is common to many older “pod-style” villas on St. John