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Relax with a view in sunny Caribbean breezes in a clean well located villa

 
 
 
Northside villa rental - Veranda View to the East
Veranda View to the East
 
Northside villa rental - Veranda View to the East

Veranda View to the East

Carefree Villa

Carefree Villa

Living Room

Living Room

Dining Area and Living Room

Dining Area and Living Room

Mahogany Entertainment Center

Mahogany Entertainment Center

Kitchen

Kitchen

Master Bedroom

Master Bedroom

Downstairs Bedroom #2

Downstairs Bedroom #2

Downstairs Bedroom #3

Downstairs Bedroom #3

Master bathroom

Master bathroom

Garden View

Garden View

Entrance one Step Up from Driveway Level

Entrance one Step Up from Driveway Level

Pool

Pool

Small but relaxing

Small but relaxing

Sunrise on the Deck

Sunrise on the Deck

Frangipani and orchids (and many other flowers and fruits) on villa grounds.

Frangipani and orchids (and many other flowers and fruits) on villa grounds.

Carefree view from ocean

Carefree view from ocean

Famous Magen's Bay 5 minutes by car from villa

Famous Magen's Bay 5 minutes by car from villa

3rd hole at Mahogany Run Golf Course

3rd hole at Mahogany Run Golf Course

Gatehouse at Mahogany Run Entrance

Gatehouse at Mahogany Run Entrance

Hans Lolick Island (uninhabited) during sunset

Hans Lolick Island (uninhabited) during sunset

Per night (USD) $600 - $775
Per week $3,850 - $5,950
Per month $9,240 - $11,760
  • Bedrooms3
  • Sleeps6
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • 1 Half Bath
Minimum Stay 4 - 7 nights
Special Offer! Summer discount 40% Dates: Jun 1, 2013 to Aug 6, 2013

Photos and Description of the Northside vacation villa rental
3 bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms, 1 half bath, sleeps 6, entrance on parking level

Enjoy your relaxing vacation in the gated Mahogany Run community . This 3 bedroom villa provides beautiful down island views of the British Virgin Islands, Jost Van Dyke and Tortola as well as the U.S. Virgins', St John. Enjoy whale watching and cruise ship watching from your covered veranda with a cool breeze and your favorite beverage.

The villa is well equipped for the gourmet cook but there are many nearby restaurants. The entrance, master bedroom, kitchen, living area and pool are on the same level as parking which is ideal for those with limited mobility (one step up from sidewalk to entrance).

Ideally situated on the north oceanside of the island with good breezes, Carefree is within short driving distance of shopping in Charlotte Amalie, Yacht Haven Grand and Havensight Malls. Magens Bay is 5 minutes away just past St Thomas Dairy's Ice Cream Stand, the 'Udder Delight'. Red Hook (catch the ferry to St. John) and the East End restaurants and shopping are 20 minutes away.

Discounts for less than 4 people in unit are available.

Discounts are also available depending upon our current bookings and the economy. Email us for the best rate. If you are on a budget for the rental fee, let us know what it is and we will do our best.

This northeast side of St Thomas has one of the most beautiful ocean views we have ever seen. It looks out at Hans Lolick island (no buildings) as well as a down island view of the British Virgins, Jost Van Dyke, Tortola, and St John as well as uninhabited Cays of both the US and British Virgins. Being in a gated community, Mahogany Run with a golf course and two very good restaurants was a plus. Convenience to Magen's Bay, Red Hook Ferry and Charlotte Amalie for shopping helped too.

Our home has three major advantages over comparable luxury villas on St Thomas.

1) It is almost all windows with screens so the views and breezes are emphasized.

2) The entrance to the house is on the driveway level so you do not have to carry luggage and groceries up or down multiple filghts of stairs as you do at most villas on the hillsides.

3) the house is kept very clean, and in good repair.

This is a great place to relax, kick back and watch the cruise ships, sail boats and whales, or to take advantage of the many activities on St Thomas: Day sails, duty free shopping, great beaches (Magen's Bay), Mountain Top Views with a banana daiquiri, Aquarium, beach bars, elegant dining, snorkeling, jet skis and other water activities. Magens bay Beach is 5 minutes away and is one of the best beaches in the world for both adults and kids..

Because of our regular and new renters that have treated our house responsibly like their own home, our villa remains very economically priced compared to other villas on the island. It has many amenities and is well stocked with staples.

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About Rick Jelovsek

We have vacationed in the Virgin Islands since 1980. While all of the Virgin Islands have their strengths, we finally bought property on St Thomas because of all the activities, resources, conveniences, the view from the property we purchased in 1996 and the wonderful people we met.

Rick Jelovsek purchased this villa in 1999
Why Rick Jelovsek chose Northside

This property is in the gated community of Mahogany Run on the north (Atlantic) side of the island. There are always cool breezes from the trade winds on this side of the island even in summer, allowing us to build a home with a lot of windows to open while at the same time taking in the gorgeous down island view. It is in a peaceful setting and yet still close to the great water, shopping and dining opportunities St Thomas has to offer.

What makes this villa unique

The main floor entrance is on the same level as the driveway so you do not have to lug suitcases and groceries up and down one to two flights of stairs which precede the entrance of many island villas. The well-equipped kitchen allows you to have as many economical meals in the villa as you want while at the same time there are two fine restaurants in the complex. You can just 'veg out' for you vacation or have a convenient respite after spending your day out and about the island or the waters of the Caribbean.

Northside villa rental - Veranda View to the East

Veranda View to the East

Carefree Villa

Carefree Villa

Living Room

Living Room

Dining Area and Living Room

Dining Area and Living Room

Mahogany Entertainment Center

Mahogany Entertainment Center

Kitchen

Kitchen

Master Bedroom

Master Bedroom

Downstairs Bedroom #2

Downstairs Bedroom #2

Downstairs Bedroom #3

Downstairs Bedroom #3

Master bathroom

Master bathroom

Garden View

Garden View

Entrance one Step Up from Driveway Level

Entrance one Step Up from Driveway Level

Pool

Pool

Small but relaxing

Small but relaxing

Sunrise on the Deck

Sunrise on the Deck

Frangipani and orchids (and many other flowers and fruits) on villa grounds.

Frangipani and orchids (and many other flowers and fruits) on villa grounds.

Carefree view from ocean

Carefree view from ocean

Famous Magen's Bay 5 minutes by car from villa

Famous Magen's Bay 5 minutes by car from villa

3rd hole at Mahogany Run Golf Course

3rd hole at Mahogany Run Golf Course

Gatehouse at Mahogany Run Entrance

Gatehouse at Mahogany Run Entrance

Hans Lolick Island (uninhabited) during sunset

Hans Lolick Island (uninhabited) during sunset

Magens Bay
"This is a mile long, smooth sand swimming pool. Go in the morning about 9 am on day when there are two or less ships in port. Go down the beach to the left (southwest) to about the ..." read more
Bolongo Bay Beach
"We like Iggies Beach Bar on Bolongo with great entertainment most nights of the week. They also have a great Catamarran Sunset Sail of the Charlotte Amalie Harbor at a reasonable p ..." read more
Coral World Ocean Park
"Fun for a half day visit. A nice collection of tropical fish in tanks as well as an under water viewing area. Sharks, large tarpon and many sea creatures to view close up and even ..." read more
Lindquist Beach
"For an uncrowded beach try this. Since it is a new beach, most people don't know about it. Not as smooth and sandy as Magen's but very pleasant."
Mahogany Run Golf Course
"Challenging and beautiful golf course. The Grille Room at the Clubhouse is open to the public and is a favorite restaurant of ours. Good value. You have to try their onion rings. T ..." read more
Duffy's Love Shack
"Great juke box music, dancing and bar in a parking lot in Red Hook. Best after 10pm when the locals get off work from the restaurants and shops."
Oceana
"This restaurant in Frenchtown (west side of Charlotte Amalie harbor) has very good food but we like it for wine or cocktails on the veranda about 5:30-7:00pm before sunset. One of ..." read more
St. Peter Mountain Greathouse & Botanical Gardens
"The Gardens have a good collection of the native tropical plants and birds. We like to go early to dinner at the Blue Orchid Restaurant on the property and cruise the gardens befor ..." read more
Beni Iguana's Sushi Bar
"We love this modern sushi bar land restaurant located right next to the cruise ships at Havensight. Great for a meal or a mid afternoon pick-me-up when you are shopping at Havensig ..." read more
Virgin Islands Ecotours
"Great kayaking among the mangrove wetlands not too far from Red Hook."
Mountain Top
"Wonderful view of the whole north side of St Thomas as well as down island view to St John and the British Virgin islands. A very good place to pick up a reasonably priced souvenir ..." read more
Urman Victor Fredericks Marine Terminal (Red Hook)
"Ferry terminal for day trips to Cruz Bay on St John, West End on Tortola, or Foxy's/Soggy Dollar on Jost Van Dyke. On the hour to St John and twice a day to the BVIs."
Mountain Top
Banana Tree Grille
"Beautiful view overlooking Charlotte Amalie Harbor and the food is also first rate. Wonderful open air restaurant for dinner in town but if you need air-conditioning you can go nex ..." read more
Red Hook Dive Center
"Located behind Molly Malone's in Red Hook, the Dive Center has snorkel and diving equipment for sale and rental. If you have boat trip though, they may provide snorkel equipment. "
Skyride to Paradise Point
"You can drive up to Paradise Point above Havensight where the cruise ships dock or take the sky tram up and back. We recommend Wednesday evenings about 5:30pm when they always have ..." read more
Havana Blue
"Wonderful setting for a romantic dinner with a Latin theme. Go before sunset so you can watch the Cruise ships leave the harbor. Very nice Happy Hour Bar also."
Gladys's Café
"Good for lunch when shopping in town. West Indian flavors along with traditional mainland food. Gladys is a real jazz fan so the music may not be Caribbean!"
Nearest Airport : STT-St Thomas USVI at 10 Miles
Nearest Ferry : Red Hook to St John, Tortola BVI at 8 Miles
Nearest Motorway : Route 42 at 0.5 Miles
Nearest Beach : Magen's Bay Beach at 3 Miles
Nearest Barpub : Grille Room at Mahogany Run Golf Clubhouse at 0.3 Miles
Nearest Golf : Mahogany Run - Home of the Devil's Triangle at 0.3 Miles
Nearest Restaurant : Mahognany Run Grillle Room and Old Stone Farmhouse at 0.3 Miles
Car: recommended

Located in the gated community of Mahogany Run on the Ocean on the north side of St Thomas, the villa has a spectacular down island view of the British Virgin islands of Jost Van Dyke and Tortola, as well as St John in the USVI

Golf: Mahogany Run, our on site golf course is 6,022-yard, par-70 course, designed by George and Tom Fazio. It offers 18 of the most beautiful holes in the Caribbean, culminating in the spectacular “Devil’s Triangle,” the world renowned Signature trio of the 13th, 14th and 15th holes on the Atlantic Ocean.

Golfers who play all three without a penalty stroke are awarded a special “I Survived The Devil’s Triangle” certificate from the Club’s Pro Shop.

The 327-yard 13th is a dogleg-left par-4 that slopes precipitously towards a tiny shelf-like green carved out of a hillside overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. Playing the hole in regulation requires an accurate 200-yard tee shot followed by a wedge into the windswept 25-foot-wide green.

Number 14, one of the world’s most dramatic par-3s, is a 173-yard, cliff-side hole with the Atlantic Ocean in place of the fairway. The golfer often must play the ball out over the ocean, battling swirling winds to find the green. In the distance, the islands tease even the most seasoned golfers into taking their eyes off the ball. It is one of the most breathtaking views a golfer will ever witness from a tee box.

A 560-yard par-5, the 15th is the number one handicap hole on the course. Accuracy off the tee is vital. After a monster drive, long hitters often try to smash a second shot over a pond that guards the front of the hole, only to find trouble with the out-of-bounds behind the dramatically sloped green.

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Changeover Day: flexible

Rental Rates for this vacation villa rental in Northside, Virgin Islands

Special Offer! Summer discount 40%

Special Offer From:
Dates Jun 1, 2013 to Aug 6, 2013

We are unbooked in this June and July. The Summer weekly rate is $3850. So for the next two, one week bookings between June 1st and August 6th, we offer a special rate of $2310 plus 10% USVI tax for total of $2540.

Rental Basis:
Per property
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Rate Period Nightly Weekend Night Weekend Weekly Monthly * Event Minimum Stay
 
Base Rate
$775
$4,900
$11,760
4 nights
 
 
Holidays 2013-2014
Dec 21 - Jan 3
$5,950
7 nights
 
Discounts: 10 nights or more: $800 Nightly; 14 nights or more: $750 Nightly
 
Summer/Fall 2013
Apr 13 - Dec 20
$600
$3,850
$9,240
4 nights
 

Additional information about rental rates

$500 at booking is required to hold the dates. This is refundable up until 3 weeks prior to the arrival. It is refundable after that if villa can be rented for those dates. Remainder of rental amount is due 3 weeks prior to arrival.
Fees And Taxes There is a 10% USVI Hotel Tax added to the above rates.
Rates include greeting at the airport and escort to the villa. We do not collect an additional damage deposit.
Discounts for less than 4 people in unit are available.
Discounts are also available depending upon bookings and the economy. Email us for the best rate. If you are on a budget for the rental fee, let us know what it is and we will do our best.

Accommodation and Amenities for this vacation villa rental in Northside, Virgin Islands

Property Type:
  • villa

Forms of Payment:
  • accept credit card

Meals:
  • Guests provide their own meals

Floor Area:
  • 2000 sq. ft.
  • 2 stories

Location Type:
  • Near The Ocean

Theme:
  • Family
  • Romantic
  • Away From It All

General:
  • Computer Available
  • Shampoo
  • Alarm Clock
  • Hair Dryer
  • Paper Towels
  • Basic Soaps
  • Telephone ...
    Cell reception at villa is spotty. Let relatives know landline number.
  • Air Conditioning ...
    In each bedroom.
  • Washing Machine ...
    And soap available in laundry room
  • Parking ...
    On same level as main entrance
  • Internet ...
    ADSL line.
  • Towels Provided ...
    And beach towels provided
  • Wireless Internet ...
    Wi-fi with strong signal available in unit
  • Living Room ...
    with entertainment center
  • Iron & Board
  • Linens Provided
  • Laundry Soap
  • Parking Off Street
  • Ceiling Fans
  • PC
  • Local Activities Guide
  • Clothes Dryer
  • Filtered Water
  • Toilet Paper
  • Local Restaurant Guide

Kitchen:
  • Pantry Items
  • Blender
  • Refrigerator
  • 4 Ring Stove
  • Cooking Utensils
  • Microwave
  • Kitchen ...
    Fully equipped
  • Stove ...
    electric
  • Dishes & Utensils ...
    Full sets plates, glasses, utensils, pots and pans
  • Coffee Maker ...
    Keurig K-Cup coffeemaker. Please bring your own K-cups if special coffee desired
  • Freezer ...
    ice maker
  • Coffee Grinder
  • Dishwasher
  • Grill
  • Oven
  • Ice Maker
  • Toaster

Dining:
  • Dining Area
  • Dining ...
    Inside round accomodates six. Outside veranda round accomodates six
  • seating for 6 people

Bathrooms:
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • 1 Half Bath
  • Bathroom 1 - toilet , shower
    Bathroom 2 - toilet , shower
    Bathroom 3 - toilet , shower
    Bathroom 4 - toilet
  • Towels, soap, toilet paper, hair dryers and hair shampoo and conditioner furnished

Bedrooms:
  • 3 Bedrooms, Sleeps 6
  • Bedroom 1 - 1 king , on parking level
    Bedroom 2 - 1 king , common balcony
    Bedroom 3 - 1 king , common balcony
  • Air conditioner units and fans in each bedroom. Each BR with patio glass doors and screens and great views.
Entertainment:
  • VCR
  • DVD Player
  • Books
  • Television
  • Radio
  • Satellite / Cable ...
    Extended package. Wi-fi in villa
  • Games
  • Video Library
  • Stereo

Communication / Internet:
  • fax

Outside:
  • Outdoor Grill Gas
  • Binoculars
  • Gated Community
  • Wood Deck
  • Large Cooler
  • Beach Chairs
  • Unscreened Porch / Veranda
  • Lawn / Garden ...
    Tropical garden with fruit trees, flowers, orchids, Frangipani, Bougainvilla.
  • Balcony ...
    off each bedroom with chairs
  • Porch / Veranda ...
    Covered Veranda with chairs
  • Outdoor Grill ...
    propane gas grill
  • Beach Towels
  • Golf Clubs
  • Deck / Patio
  • 2 beach chairs

Suitability:
  • pets not allowed
  • Long-term Renters Welcome
  • suitable for elderly or infirm
  • children welcome
  • non smoking only

Pool / Spa:
  • Private Pool ...
    8X16' , floats

Attractions:
  • duty free shops
  • live theater
  • synagogues
  • reefs
  • botanical garden
  • restaurants
  • cinemas

Leisure Activities:
  • walking
  • whale watching
  • gambling casinos
  • sight seeing
  • beachcombing
  • outlet shopping

Local Services & Businesses:
  • massage therapist
  • ATM/bank
  • groceries

Sports & Adventure Activities:
  • snorkeling
  • golf
  • scuba diving or snorkeling
  • jet skiing
  • hiking
  • golf privileges optional
  • sailing
  • deepsea fishing
  • wind-surfing
  • sound/bay fishing
  • swimming
  • fishing
  • tennis
  • water skiing
  • paragliding

Notes: Very suitable for a person or couple with limited mobility since main bedroom, cooking and living area and pool all on parking level with only one step up to entrance from outside sidewalk. This is unusual for St Thomas villas. One stair flight down to bedrooms 2 and 3 with only one main entrance to villa makes it suitable for those with children. Unit is very clean and well maintained. Well stocked with beach towels, beach chairs, floats, spices, cooking, grilling utensils and wine refrigerator. We recommend you rent a car but we will have someone meet you at the airport and guide you to the villa.

Reviews for this vacation villa rental in Northside, Virgin Islands

Relax with a view in sunny Caribbean breezes in a clean well located villa
average rating of 5.0 based on 13 reviews
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Relax with a view in sunny Caribbean breezes in a clean well located villa
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p240307
+1 423-367-5333
Northside St. Thomas
Marietta, GA
5

Our week at Carefree St Thomas

5 of 5
Submitted: March 12, 2013 Stayed: March 2013
The pictures of Carefree don't come close to the beauty of the home and location; it was outstanding. Carefree was immaculate and well maintained. Almost every item you could ask for was provided.

Rick was most helpful with local advice, as was our greeter. We simply followed her to the house from the airport.

I highly recommend this property, we will be back next year.
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Adventure Seekers, Girls Getaway, Sightseeing, Romantic Getaway
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Relax with a view in sunny Caribbean breezes in a clean well located villa
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p240307
+1 423-367-5333
Northside St. Thomas
5

"Care Free" and More!

"Care Free" and More!
5 of 5
Submitted: December 23, 2012 Stayed: December 2012
We just returned to Minnesota from a 10-day stay at the Care Free villa in Mahogany Run and were more than satisfied with our stay. This was a family holiday get-together that brought together my wife and I, our oldest two sons, and our youngest son and his wife. We selected the "Care Free" villa after an extensive search of VRBO options in St. Thomas and final review by one of our sons who is currently living and working on St. Thomas. We will definitely come back in the future! First of all, the actual villa lived up to the beautiful pictures on the website - It is a beautiful, spacious, well-kept, and fully-supplied villa for our family of six. Eating breakfast on the deck overlooking the Atlantic Ocean every morning was "other worldly" with 180 degrees of ocean and island viewing. The villa was our base everyday and we had breakfasts, some lunches, and several dinners there. Owner Rick Jelovsek was very accommodating and provided many ideas of things to do during our visit. We traveled to the beaches (mainly Cinnamon) on St. John and to the British Virgin Islands of Virgin Gorda, Tortola, and Jost Van Dyke. We dined at several St. Thomas establishments...Iggey's; Fat Turtle; Hook, Line and Sinker; and the North Side Bistro. We toasted the sunset high above Charlotte Amalie Harbor one night and had an early-morning toast at another peak overlooking Magen's Bay on the north side the next day. This vacation stay was like a dream!
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Relax with a view in sunny Caribbean breezes in a clean well located villa
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p240307
+1 423-367-5333
Northside St. Thomas
Johns Creek, GA
5

“Wonderful vacation at a beautiful home”

5 of 5
Submitted: June 10, 2012 Stayed: May 2012
Reviewed May 31, 2012 for a stay in May 2012

My husband and I and our son and daughter-in-law just spent a wonderful week at Carefree. The views are spectacular. The pictures are exactly what Carefree looks like. Rick arranged for us to be met at the airport and guided back to the house. He also sent us a lot of helpful information prior to our departure and kept in touch while we were there to be sure everything was OK. We took advantage of the grill and cooked out a couple nights. We highly recommend getting steaks at the Marina Market in Red Hook across from Fish Tails if you want to grill. Carefree is great for families and even better if there are two or three couples, as each would have a king size bed and private bath. The beds were very comfortable. Nice views from every room. The property is very clean and well maintained. The day we arrived, we ate at the Mohogany Run Golf Grill. Very good. We went to Coki Beach, Megan's Bay and Sapphire Beach. All within 20 minutes or less of Carefree. The best day to be on the beach is when there are only a few cruise ships in. None is much better. We did a day sail on High Pockets to Cinnamon Bay on St. John's island where we snorkeled with sea turtles and rays. Terrific day. We took the ferry to St. John for dinner at The Beach Bar. Had a great time! In Red Hook we ate one dinner at Fish Tails and another at Iggies at Bolongo Bay (both about a 25 minute drive). All dining experiences were positive. Even with a few sharp turns, the roads were no problem. Coming back to Carefree after our days activity was like coming home, only better. We highly recommend staying at Carefree and hope to return again. David, Karen, Tom and Pam
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Girls Getaway, Sightseeing, Families with Teenagers, Romantic Getaway
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Relax with a view in sunny Caribbean breezes in a clean well located villa
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+1 423-367-5333
Northside St. Thomas
5

Mesmerizing Views at Carefree!

5 of 5
Submitted: February 19, 2012 Stayed: February 2012
We just returned from Carefree Villa, had a great time there, and would heartily recommend this property! It is clean, well-equipped, and well-located. The views from virtually everywhere in the house were beautiful.

Rick, the owner, happened to be on the island, so he met us at the airport and took us to Carefree. He was very helpful in answering a number of questions that we had about St. Thomas, as we had never stayed there before even though we have traveled in the VI fairly extensively. He also was kind enough to purchase a high chair for our use, as we brought our 9 month-old grandson.

The house was very clean and well taken care of on the inside, with many amenities. The kitchen was quite well-equipped, as we cooked many of our meals there. Rick has a wine cooler with a nice selection of wines for purchase, which was very handy. The layout is good in that the master bedroom is on the main floor and the other two bedrooms are down a short inside staircase. Each bedroom has an en-suite bath, which was nice. The beds were very comfortable. The bedrooms have air conditioning, but we never used it, as the sea breeze and ceiling fans kept us comfortable.

The outside areas are wonderful, with both covered and open patio space. The pool is small but quite clean and refreshing. As I said, the views are incredible, with an 180 degree view of the whole north side of the island, looking toward the BVI. The house is very open, with a lot of glass, so you appreciate the views from almost every spot in the house.

We liked being on the north side of the island, as it is quieter and less crowded. The Mahogany Run community is nice and secure, with a gate manned 24 hours/day, and the Grill at Mahogany Run has great food and is very handy. You are close to Magens Bay, which is the nicest beach on the island. We didn't go into Charlotte Amalie much, spending most of our time north and in the Red Hook area, a short 20 min. drive away.

I would also recommend Havana Blue, at the Marriott Frenchman's Reef, for dinner, and Big Bambooz in Red Hook was good. We also had lunch one day at the Ritz Resort, and that is worth seeing. Snorkeling at Sapphire Beach was great!. It is nice to make a day trip to St. John: the car ferry is an easy way to go if you have a rental car.

Our experience on St. Thomas was wonderful, mostly because of our home base of Carefree Villa! It is very nice, comfortable, and we recommend it highly!
Helpful votes: 3/3
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Relax with a view in sunny Caribbean breezes in a clean well located villa
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Northside St. Thomas
Jonesborough, TN
5

Carefree Again

5 of 5
Submitted: February 17, 2012 Stayed: February 2012
This visit marked our third stay at Carefree. The house itself is charming, well designed for the privacy of each guest/couple, and extremely well-maintained.The decor is light and airy just like our image of Caribbean itself.

The kitchen is equipped for gourmet cooking. We highly recommend at least one romantic dinner on the deck overlooking the ocean, the island of Hans Lolick, and the lights of Jost VanDyke and Tortola. Take advantage of the wine refrigerator. The owners stock diverse wines (for purchase or replacement), something there should please you and go with your meal.

The temperature (we've been there in February) is always conducive to outdoor living and dining. The view is absolutely spectacular.
A special treat is a sail that takes you past the house for an ocean view, then over to the British Virgin Islands.

The pool is right-sized for exercising. The breeze at night makes sleeping with the roar of the ocean through open windows a real delight.

We are golfers and love playing Mahogany Run-usually twice in a week. Bring lots of golf balls....or plan to buy a bunch. The Grill at the Mahogany Run Club House is a fun and tasty place to eat. Seems like a lot of locals eat there, too.
Dinner at the Great House was excellent. Touring the house and gardens before dark is well worth it, too.

Highly recommend Coral World to learn about the inhabitants of the ocean, if you have any scientific
bent. Great activity for children, too
All in all, St. Thomas is a fabulous destination and Carefree is our "just right" home base.
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Adventure Seekers, Girls Getaway, Sightseeing, Families with Teenagers, Romantic Getaway
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