Caribbean Villas - <b>Colibri</b> - St. John Villas - Maria Bluff

The view to the southwest from the upper deck - looking at the St. James Islands and St. Thomas

View from Colibri	Great room view	Master Bdrm
View of Colibri	Cliffside dining	Guest Bdrm	Our Comments

Bedrooms/Baths	3 bedrooms, 3 baths
Year Villa Completed	1985
Villa Size	approx. 3700 sq. ft.
Beds	1 king, 1 queen, 2 twins
Pool	Yes -33 x 15 x 5 feet
Poolside Bar	Yes
A/C	Yes - all rooms
Hi speed internet WiFi	Yes
IPod connectivity	Yes
Beach	The beach at the Westin
Children	9 yrs and older
Maid Service	Not included
Damage Dep	$50 Sec. Deposit Waiver

LOCATION. The land that separates Great Cruz Bay from Chocolate Hole Harbor forms a peninsula that juts a half
mile out into the Caribbean Sea. The tip of this peninsula is called Maria Bluff, and thanks to its cliffside lots, stunning views and convenience to Cruz Bay, it has always been one of St. John’s preferred neighborhoods.

Colibri is located at the mouth of the picturesque harbor at Great Cruz Bay - on the right tip of the peninsula. This is a cliff side home that sits about 70 feet above the Caribbean Sea and is about 1/8 mile beyond Blue Skies and about 1/8 mile before Las Brisas Caribe. This setting gives you some excellent, very enjoyable views. To the northwest is the mouth of the harbor with sailboats coming and going from Great Cruz Bay, to the west are colorful sunsets and views
of St. Thomas, Hans Lollick and Lovango, while the view to the south looks out at Dog Island and the St. James’ Islands. It's a short drive (6-8 minutes) on paved roads to the restaurants and boutiques of Cruz Bay. It’s also a half mile walk to the three restaurants, beach, fitness facilities, spa and shops at the Westin Resort.

The view to the northwest - overlooking the entrance to Great Cruz Bay Harbor

Dining on the upper deck with St. Thomas, the Hans Lollicks, and Lovango in the background

Colibri

DESIGN. Colibri is a cliffside villa whose design is like that of Villa Ellison, in that it incorporates 3-levels of decks to create a spacious home designed for outdoor living. You park above the villa and descend stairs to the upper level of the house. The upper level contains the 700 sq/ft great room with living, dining and kitchen facilities, plus the master bedroom. Outside the walls, on the south facing side of the great room there is an 800 sq/ft covered deck complete with deck furniture, exterior dining and fantastic views. On the opposite (entrance) side of the great room is a quiet garden courtyard with seating for six. Exterior stairs lead down to the lower level with two more bedrooms and another large covered deck, also with deck furniture. The 1600 sq/ft sun deck and the 33 foot pool are 6 steps below the lower level. The sun deck has lots of deck furniture, plus a bar at one end and a cliffside dining table for four at the other end. From the pool to your vehicle you ascend 4 flights of stairs so this design may help you stay (or get) in shape, but this may not be the best option for guests who have difficulty with stairs.

Looking west from the living room

The living room at sunset

LIVING ROOM. The defining feature of the living room is its view – it’s beautiful. The living room is sandwiched between the garden courtyard on one side, and a spacious covered deck on the other side. The wicker furniture seats six and there is a 32 inch TV/DVD, high speed DSL, and a stereo/CD (and the view) to entertain you.

The living room with the garden courtyard outside the arched doors

DINING & KITCHEN . There is an interior mahogany dining table for eight off the kitchen, and a second table for eight on the upper level covered deck. On the pool deck, the cliff side table for 4-6 enjoys a striking location. All three dining stations have excellent views of the Caribbean.

The kitchen has white cabinets with mahogany trim and tiled floors. The appliances include a refrigerator/freezer, 4-burner electric stove and oven, dishwasher, microwave, toaster, blender, coffee maker, and plenty of cookware and dinnerware. There is a gas grill on the deck off the kitchen.

This cliffside table is a lovely spot for evening drinks

BEDROOMS. Each air conditioned bedroom is 200 sq/ft and all face southwest to capture the views through screened sliding glass doors. The upper level master bedroom has a king bed and a larger bath with a stone shower. The lower left bedroom has a queen bed, and the lower right has two twins, each with a tiled bath. All towels and linens for 6 people are included.

The view from the master bedroom

The pillow view from the lower left bedroom

Lower left bedroom - another view

Lower right bedroom - another view

The view from the lower right bedroom

CARIBBEAN VILLAS COMMENTS. After spending some time at Colibri, it becomes apparent that two qualities define and distinguish this villa. First and foremost, this is a dramatic cliff side location with exceptional day, evening and sunset views. If Great Cruz Bay had been blessed with a fort to guard it from pirate raids in the 17th and 18th centuries, this is where it would have been placed. This is not a busy harbor, but all the beautiful boats coming and going from Great Cruz Bay pass below you – it’s like you’re on a distant reviewing stand. Small waves lapping into the rocks also help to create this breathtaking cliff side atmosphere. Second, this is a house designed for outdoor living with three levels of waterfront decks plus a garden courtyard off the great room. For those who prefer the shade there are large covered decks on both levels. For sun lovers, the 33 foot pool is the heart of this home. It sits in the middle of a 1600 sq/ft sun deck and both get painted by sunshine from 9 am until sunset. Other features that you’ll enjoy include;

Three dining stations, including a striking cliff side table, plus a poolside bar,
Overdone by the sun? Step inside; we tested the a/c on an 84 degree day in September and it was quick, quiet and efficient in every room.
If you prefer no a/c, open the screened pocket doors in the great room (they disappear) to allow a fabulous and unobstructed view.
You can walk to the beach, restaurants, spa, fitness facility and cabs at the Westin Resort, and you’re a 6-8 minute drive to Cruz Bay.

Colibri is a good choice for 1- 3 couples and for families with children, provided the children are 9 years and older.

The lower covered deck

Early morning view from the pool deck - looking northwest

Caribbean Villas & Resorts. P.O. Box 458. St. John, USVI 00830
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