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Rated #1 Villa on St. John -- Great Expectations

 
 
 
Chocolate Hole villa rental - the views are spectacular (drink not included)
the views are spectacular (drink not included)
 
Chocolate Hole villa rental - the views are spectacular (drink not included)

the views are spectacular (drink not included)

the view of Chocolate Hole harbor from the new Main Villa swimming pool

the view of Chocolate Hole harbor from the new Main Villa swimming pool

the 3 Main Villa pools face west to be warmed by the sun and for the great views

the 3 Main Villa pools face west to be warmed by the sun and for the great views

our new infinity swimming pool is spacious!

our new infinity swimming pool is spacious!

we even have a wading pool, ideal for sun-bathgers and kids of all ages!

we even have a wading pool, ideal for sun-bathgers and kids of all ages!

the Main Villa hot tub is nicely shaded

the Main Villa hot tub is nicely shaded

the Guest House has its own swimming pool and hot tub

the Guest House has its own swimming pool and hot tub

the Great Room looks east over the Caribbean Sea and the southshore of St. John

the Great Room looks east over the Caribbean Sea and the southshore of St. John

Great Room has a gourmet kitchen and 60 inch Sharp LED HDTV with free Netflix

Great Room has a gourmet kitchen and 60 inch Sharp LED HDTV with free Netflix

one of 8 air-conditioned bedrooms

one of 8 air-conditioned bedrooms

each bedroom has a private patio overlooking the Caribbean Sea

each bedroom has a private patio overlooking the Caribbean Sea

one of our 'signature' indoor/outdoor showers

one of our 'signature' indoor/outdoor showers

free WiFi (laptop computer not included)

free WiFi (laptop computer not included)

private basketball/tennis court

private basketball/tennis court

the Guest House has a separate entrance with its own driveway and parking area

the Guest House has a separate entrance with its own driveway and parking area

Owners Suite (top floor of Guest House) kitchen, living, dining and great views

Owners Suite (top floor of Guest House) kitchen, living, dining and great views

first floor bedroom in the Guest House has a connecting bedroom, The Sun Room

first floor bedroom in the Guest House has a connecting bedroom, The Sun Room

The Sun Room has a trundle bed which can be set-up as Twin beds or a King bed.

The Sun Room has a trundle bed which can be set-up as Twin beds or a King bed.

The Club Room has a Twin-size trundle bed and elliptical machine (not in photo)

The Club Room has a Twin-size trundle bed and elliptical machine (not in photo)

come, sit in the sun, put your toes in the sea, contemplate the meaning of Life

come, sit in the sun, put your toes in the sea, contemplate the meaning of Life

Trunk Bay in the US National Park is a 15 minute drive from the Villa.

Trunk Bay in the US National Park is a 15 minute drive from the Villa.

Cinnamon Bay beach in the nearby US National Park (beach chairs are included)

Cinnamon Bay beach in the nearby US National Park (beach chairs are included)

property diagram

property diagram

5 bedroom Main Villa (3 buildings on right) and 3 bedroom Guest House (on left)

5 bedroom Main Villa (3 buildings on right) and 3 bedroom Guest House (on left)

Per week (USD) $5,250 - $17,500
  • Bedrooms8
  • Sleeps16
  • 8 Bathrooms
  • 1 Half Bath
Minimum Stay 7 nights

Photos and Description of the Chocolate Hole vacation villa rental
8 a/c bedrooms with private bathrooms, spectacular views, walk to beaches

Great Expectations, rated the #1 vacation villa on St. John by travelers on Trip Advisor with 3 swimming pools, 2 hot tubs and 1 basketball/tennis court!

Unlike most private villas with just 1 Master bedroom for the owners offering the best amenities and view, plus smaller, less desirable bedrooms designed for kids on a lower floor with low ceilings and little or no view, Great Expectations was architecturally-designed to have, not 1, but 4 equal Master bedrooms, each with cathedral ceilings, skylights, private patios and spectacular views of the Caribbean Sea. Four additional guest bedrooms bring the total number of bedrooms, all air-conditioned, to 8 accommodating as many as 16 adults plus children. We charge by the number of bedrooms used (assuming double occupancy) so no need to pay for space you do not need.

Please note that the rates we are able to show on this Website are for 2 people using 1 bedroom and the 'quote' feature offered here will only display the cost for 2 people no matter how many people entered. PLEASE INQUIRE ABOUT OUR RATES FOR MORE PEOPLE/BEDROOMS (let us know the ages of any children and if there are any grandparents, brides, grooms, active military or other good and deserving people in your party!).

Each air-comnditioned bedroom has its own private bathroom. All the openings (sliding doors, windows and transoms) are fully-screened. Italian tile adorns the floors. The Great Room has a gourmet kitchen with granite counters. Native stone work laced with local coral and shells frames the villa entrance and is used around the site to highlight the lush landscaping of beautiful, colored bougainvillea, hibiscus, croton, wild orchids and, and our favorite, frangipani. A number of significant palm trees as well as banana trees complement the beauty of the site.

Great Expectations offers extraordinary 'double' east/west views with both the sunrise and the sunset. The villa is located on the south shore of St. John, less than a 5 minute drive on paved roads to town (Cruz Bay) and 10 minutes to the famous, white sand beaches of the U.S. National Park. There are also 2 beaches within walking distance of the Villa.

The closest beach for swimming and fabulous snorkeling is just a short walk to Chocolate Hole - a sandy beach with calm, protected water on the west side of the villa with some of the best snorkeling on the island thanks to a 'salt pond' (formed during hurricanes when the storm drives the ocean inland and the water then gets trapped). The 2nd beach accessible from a path directly from the Villa on the east side is Hart Bay with great beach combing thanks to the coral reef just offshore

The villa is furnished with custom-made teak furniture and carvings from Bali and, we think, very tastefully decorated with original paintings, sconces and even a native mural which was written-up in the local papers. Great Expectations does not pretend to be fancy, just very, very special!

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About Kristin and Chuck

Kristin and Chuck live in Boston when we are not on St. John!

Kristin and Chuck purchased this villa in 1998
Why Kristin and Chuck chose Chocolate Hole

The dual sunrise and sunset views plus the constant easterly Tradewinds on a flat site (there are few tennis courts on St. John!) about 100 above the Caribbean Sea cannot be matched!

What makes this villa unique

3 swimming pools, 2 hot tubs and 1 basketball/tennis court!

Chocolate Hole villa rental - the views are spectacular (drink not included)

the views are spectacular (drink not included)

the view of Chocolate Hole harbor from the new Main Villa swimming pool

the view of Chocolate Hole harbor from the new Main Villa swimming pool

the 3 Main Villa pools face west to be warmed by the sun and for the great views

the 3 Main Villa pools face west to be warmed by the sun and for the great views

our new infinity swimming pool is spacious!

our new infinity swimming pool is spacious!

we even have a wading pool, ideal for sun-bathgers and kids of all ages!

we even have a wading pool, ideal for sun-bathgers and kids of all ages!

the Main Villa hot tub is nicely shaded

the Main Villa hot tub is nicely shaded

the Guest House has its own swimming pool and hot tub

the Guest House has its own swimming pool and hot tub

the Great Room looks east over the Caribbean Sea and the southshore of St. John

the Great Room looks east over the Caribbean Sea and the southshore of St. John

Great Room has a gourmet kitchen and 60 inch Sharp LED HDTV with free Netflix

Great Room has a gourmet kitchen and 60 inch Sharp LED HDTV with free Netflix

one of 8 air-conditioned bedrooms

one of 8 air-conditioned bedrooms

each bedroom has a private patio overlooking the Caribbean Sea

each bedroom has a private patio overlooking the Caribbean Sea

one of our 'signature' indoor/outdoor showers

one of our 'signature' indoor/outdoor showers

free WiFi (laptop computer not included)

free WiFi (laptop computer not included)

private basketball/tennis court

private basketball/tennis court

the Guest House has a separate entrance with its own driveway and parking area

the Guest House has a separate entrance with its own driveway and parking area

Owners Suite (top floor of Guest House) kitchen, living, dining and great views

Owners Suite (top floor of Guest House) kitchen, living, dining and great views

first floor bedroom in the Guest House has a connecting bedroom, The Sun Room

first floor bedroom in the Guest House has a connecting bedroom, The Sun Room

The Sun Room has a trundle bed which can be set-up as Twin beds or a King bed.

The Sun Room has a trundle bed which can be set-up as Twin beds or a King bed.

The Club Room has a Twin-size trundle bed and elliptical machine (not in photo)

The Club Room has a Twin-size trundle bed and elliptical machine (not in photo)

come, sit in the sun, put your toes in the sea, contemplate the meaning of Life

come, sit in the sun, put your toes in the sea, contemplate the meaning of Life

Trunk Bay in the US National Park is a 15 minute drive from the Villa.

Trunk Bay in the US National Park is a 15 minute drive from the Villa.

Cinnamon Bay beach in the nearby US National Park (beach chairs are included)

Cinnamon Bay beach in the nearby US National Park (beach chairs are included)

property diagram

property diagram

5 bedroom Main Villa (3 buildings on right) and 3 bedroom Guest House (on left)

5 bedroom Main Villa (3 buildings on right) and 3 bedroom Guest House (on left)

Car: recommended

Other Activities: basketball

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Changeover Day: flexible

Rental Rates for this vacation villa rental in Chocolate Hole, Virgin Islands

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Base Rate
$5,250
7 nights
 
 
Christmas New Years 16 pax max
Dec 16 - Jan 3
$17,500
7 nights
 
 
2014 Winter 2 people/1 bedroom
Jan 4 - Apr 12
$8,000
7 nights
 
 
2013 Summer 2 people/1 bedroom
Apr 14 - Dec 15
$5,250
7 nights
 

Additional information about rental rates

Pet Fee $0
Refundable Damage Deposit $500
Please inquire about rates for more people based on the number of bedrooms used (let us know the ages of kids and if there are any grandparents, brides, grooms, active military). The Villa is rented to one group at a time (you will be the only guests no matter the size of your party). Deposit of 50% of room rate due at time of booking by check (credit card payment available through Paypal).
Tax Rate 10.0%

Cancellation Policy

Policy available by contacting owner when booking.

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

Property Type:
  • villa

Meals:
  • Guests provide their own meals

Floor Area:
  • 4500 sq. ft.

Location Type:
  • Beach
  • Ocean View ...
    Two beaches (HArt Bay and Chocolate Hole) within walking distance!
  • Near The Ocean

Theme:
  • Luxury
  • Family

General:
  • Basic Soaps
  • Local Maps
  • Laundry Soap
  • Towels Provided
  • Internet
  • Hair Dryer
  • Fitness Room / Equipment
  • Washing Machine ...
    (3)
  • Clothes Dryer ...
    (3)
  • Broadband Access ...
    Free!
  • Wireless Internet ...
    Free!
  • Telephone ...
    (7) Each bedroom and the Great Room have telephones.
  • Air Conditioning ...
    in all 8 bedrooms
  • Linens Provided ...
    plus spare linens in each bedroom closet
  • Alarm Clock
  • Filtered Water
  • Safe
  • Local Activities Guide
  • Activities Guide
  • Local Restaurant Guide
  • Toilet Paper
  • Iron & Board
  • Paper Towels
  • Ceiling Fans
  • Parking Off Street

Kitchen:
  • 4 Ring Stove
  • Oven
  • Catering Available ...
    Discounts available for guests of Great Expectations!
  • Kitchen ...
    (2) In the Villa Great Room and a separate full kitchen in the Owners Apartment
  • Dishwasher ...
    (2)
  • Refrigerator ...
    (3)
  • Microwave ...
    (2)
  • Coffee Grinder
  • Freezer
  • Cooking Utensils
  • Ice Maker
  • Coffee Maker
  • Blender
  • Pantry Items
  • Toaster

Dining:
  • Dining Area
  • Child's Highchair
  • seating for 15 people

Bathrooms:
  • 8 Bathrooms
  • 1 Half Bath
  • Bathroom 1 - toilet , shower , Main Villa bedroom
    Bathroom 2 - toilet , shower , Main Villa bedroom
    Bathroom 3 - toilet , shower , Main Villa bedroom
    Bathroom 4 - toilet , shower , Main Villa bedroom
    Bathroom 5 - toilet , shower , bidet , Owners Suite
    Bathroom 6 - toilet , tub , shower , Guest House
    Bathroom 7 - toilet , shower , The Club Room
    Bathroom 8 - toilet , shower , The Sun Room
    Bathroom 9 - toilet , The Great Room

Bedrooms:
  • 8 Bedrooms, Sleeps 16
  • Bedroom 1 - 1 king , Main Villa
    Bedroom 2 - 1 king , Main Villa
    Bedroom 3 - 1 king , Main Villa
    Bedroom 4 - 1 king , Main Villa
    Bedroom 5 - 1 queen , 1 sleep sofa /futon , Owners Suite
    Bedroom 6 - 1 queen , 2 sleep sofa /futon , Guest House 1st flt
    Bedroom 7 - 2 twin/ single , The Club Room (fitness room)
    Bedroom 8 - 2 twin/ single , 1 king , The Sun Room (sitting area for Bedroom 5)
  • 4 Main Villa Master bedrooms each have a California (extra long) King-size bed which can be converted into 2 California (extra long) Twin-size beds and are spacious enough to accommodate a foldaway bed and portacribs for children. The 4 guest bedrooms offer 2 bedrooms with Queen-size beds and futons plus 2 bedrooms each with a Twin-size Trundle bed (when not needed, one bed stores under the other to provider more space in the room). All 8 bedrooms are air-conditioned and have ceiling fans, wall safes, and, of course, private bathrooms with spacious showers.
Entertainment:
  • DVD Player
  • Games
  • Satellite / Cable ...
    (5) Cable TV with DVD player is available in the Great Room, The Club Room and both bedrooms in the Guest House
  • Music Library ...
    (2) In the Great Room and the Studio Owners Apartment.
  • Video Library ...
    (2) In Great Room and the Owners Apartment
  • Radio
  • Games for Kids
  • CD Player
  • Stereo
  • Television
  • Books

Communication / Internet:
  • fax

Outside:
  • Binoculars
  • Beach Towels
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Outdoor Grill
  • Tennis Court
  • Outdoor Grill Gas
  • Deck / Patio ...
    (8) Each bedroom and the Great Room has its own private patio
  • Balcony ...
    (2) The Owners Apartment has decks on both the east and west sides.
  • Lawn / Garden
  • Walkway to Water
  • Barbecue
  • Large Cooler
  • Beach Chairs

Suitability:
  • suitable for elderly or infirm
  • children welcome ...
    Villa swimming/wading pool is not fenced-in, but tennis/basketball court is totally enclosed and an excellent place for unsupervised children to play safely.
  • non smoking only
  • pets considered

Pool / Spa:
  • Outdoor Pool
  • Outdoor Hot Tub
  • Private Pool ...
    (2) Two separate pools at the Main Villa plus a wading/sunning pool and a thrid swimming pool at the Guest House.
  • Hot Tub ...
    (2) At the Main Villa and another one at the Guest House,

Attractions:
  • reefs
  • duty free shops
  • restaurants
  • health/beauty spa
  • bay/sound

Leisure Activities:
  • shopping
  • horseback riding
  • beachcombing
  • walking
  • bird watching
  • shelling
  • boating
  • sight seeing

Local Services & Businesses:
  • medical services
  • fitness center
  • groceries
  • massage therapist
  • Babysitter

Sports & Adventure Activities:
  • hiking
  • surfing
  • jet skiing
  • basketball court
  • snowmobiling
  • tennis
  • fishing
  • snorkeling/diving
  • snorkeling
  • swimming
  • wind-surfing
  • skiing
  • scuba diving or snorkeling
  • sailing
  • parasailing

Notes: Weddings and anniversary celebrations welcome!

Reviews for this vacation villa rental in Chocolate Hole, Virgin Islands

Rated #1 Villa on St. John -- Great Expectations
average rating of 5.0 based on 8 reviews
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Rated #1 Villa on St. John -- Great Expectations
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p263212
+1 800-553-0109
Chocolate Hole St John
5

Great stay at Great Expectations

5 of 5
Submitted: February 26, 2013 Stayed: February 2013
Wow what a great place to stay - the views from both sides of the villa were just way above our expectations. The rooms were very clean and elegant, the pools (3) were so inviting and our property manager there was always close by and a great guy to boot. This was the perfect place on a perfect island. We simply loved every minute of it there. We ate every breakfast and dinner meal at the villa just because it was so inviting. We always had lunch out on the island while snorkeling the many beautiful spots but the villa was special and our party of 8 was very comfortable. We only watched TV one night. No one wanted to leave. We would highly recommend this property to anyone going to St. John.

Thank you Great Expectations for exceeding ours!
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Rated #1 Villa on St. John -- Great Expectations
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p263212
+1 800-553-0109
Chocolate Hole St John
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Surpassed Expectations!

Submitted: February 4, 2013 Stayed: December 2012
No regrets, quibbles or disappointments; just sheer delight during a weeklong stay for a family reunion of fourteen people. Everything was as advertised and more. The owners were superbly organized, communicative & accommodating, the home both immaculate and user-friendly. The property is obviously cherished, and justifiably so. The views are spectacular. Everything (really!) you need is right there. "Great Expectations" is both wonderfully romantic and very family-friendly; it's rambling, view-capitalizing architecture makes it easy to be both private and public with others. It's a steep schlep downhill to the local beaches, but the three swimming pools make the beach a lesser option. (Amazing, but true.) So much to do for all ages on site that going around the island seemed almost superfluous. We have rented vacation homes all over the globe, and I have to say that as a multi-family relaxing vacation property, "Great Expectations" has topped all others.
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Rated #1 Villa on St. John -- Great Expectations
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p263212
+1 800-553-0109
Chocolate Hole St John
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Totally comfortable

Submitted: February 4, 2013 Stayed: January 2013
This is the third time our large group of extended old friends has convened at Kristin and Chuck's, and it just keeps getting better. The patio with the extended views is a spectacular addition, as is the new pool. No one has yet found a needed kitchen tool lacking, or for that matter anything lacking, from the comfort of the furniture to the wifi and entertainment systems. The beauty of Great Expectations is the totally comfortable common spaces with the privacy of the individual quarters. I stayed in the new sunroom which is now my favorite because of the light and privacy.
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Rated #1 Villa on St. John -- Great Expectations
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p263212
+1 800-553-0109
Chocolate Hole St John
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Second time around - even better than the first

Submitted: February 4, 2013 Stayed: January 2013
We just spent 11 days at Great Expectation (January 2012 we were there for 7 days). Both times we were there with a group of old friends (total of 10 people). This year there was a new pool and a new large patio - both wonderful improvements. The guest rooms are large and comfortable. We were in a room with sliding screen doors at both sides of the room- we never turned on the aC - with the ceiling fan and the wonderful crosswind we were comfortable the whole time. The room had a large shower which is kind of outdoors - lovely. The view is just wonderful. And Chocolate Hole, which is a five minute walk from Great Expectations, has great snorkeling. We'd happily go back anytime.
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Rated #1 Villa on St. John -- Great Expectations
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p263212
+1 800-553-0109
Chocolate Hole St John
Guest Comment Entered by Owner
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Magnificent.

Submitted: February 4, 2013 Stayed: January 2012
We stayed at Great Expectations for two weeks, along with other friends (at one point, there were ten of us). Throughout our stay, Chuck, Kristin, Coby, and Patty, were available, helpful, and completely responsive to our every need. We truly felt as if our comfort and happiness were their first priority. The kitchen is fully equipped and we ate every meal at the villa. The pools and hot tubs were sparkling clean. We were fully connected to the internet at all times. The location is superb. We woke up to see beautiful sunrises and sat out on the patio watching glorious sunsets. It is, quite simply, heaven on earth.
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