Azula Vista, Caribbean

Description from the manager

Looking for the perfect family villa, close to beaches, water sports, the St. John ferry dock, and child-friendly too? Azula Vista may be just the home for you! Built on three levels with a very large pool, this villa has lots of room for everyone. A garden walkway brings you into a semi-covered lanai, separating Azula Vista's two pavilions on the main level. The L-shaped lanai has a bar with mini-fridge and cushioned sofas and chairs set along the shady covered verandah, with graceful arches framing a picture-perfect view of nearby Secret Harbor Resort and Beach. One pavilion houses a living area with a cathedral ceiling, glass slider walls... on two sides, and through an archway, a dining alcove. The dining alcove seats 8 at the table, and counter stools with seating for two more by the handy pass-through to the kitchen.

The wonderfully-equipped gourmet kitchen features lots of counter space done in stylish granite, stainless steel appliances, and a broad array of small appliances, utensils and cookware, should you be in the mood to create a festive island meal. A handy desk with a phone and Wi-Fi and the laundry room share space with the kitchen. Across the lanai in Azula Vista's second main-level pavilion are two air-conditioned bedrooms with full en-suite baths with a powder room between them.

The master suite features a romantic four-poster king bed. Next door is a colorful suite with two twins (which can be converted to a king bed with your advance request). Exterior stairways on either side of Azula Vista take you to one of the villa's favorite spots for family fun in the sun (for small children's safety, access to the mid-level Garden Suites and the pool is gated off from these stairs). On Azula Vista's Garden Level are two more fully air-conditioned suites.

The spacious West Bedroom Suite is a large, fully air-conditioned apartment offering a separate living and dining area with two sofa beds (a twin and a queen-size), a full kitchen, and a king bedroom with full bath. Next to it is the East Studio Suite, another roomy air-conditioned king bedroom/bath suite with a full-sized refrigerator, microwave, toaster and coffeemaker.

These two Garden Level suites offer perfect and private accommodations for extended families and friends traveling together - you can get up as early or as late as you wish, fix yourselves breakfast or lunch in your suite, and take a dip in the pool or work on your tan whenever the mood strikes you. And below, the third level is heavenly - this level offers the pool and a covered outdoor entertainment area equipped with a gas grill, wet bar and mini-fridge and a second convenient powder room.

A few steps from the entertainment patio are Azula Vista's pride and joy: an expansive swimming pool, with a tiled sun deck fringed with palm trees the whole family will enjoy. The deck is completed with chaise lounges, an outdoor shower and another outdoor dining area on the sun deck. A built-in charcoal grill in the garden just off the pool deck is accessed through a gate, should you need a second grill.

Azula Vista is casual and comfortable home for all ages, but offers some special extras such as the wonderful kitchen, original island art throughout, a big selection of over 100 movies for all ages, and that fantastic pool! Its desirable East End location is very close to several excellent white sand beaches and water sports, from day sails and diving to parasailing, jet skiing and kayaking - just a few minutes' drive will get you to something new to do or see every day.

The sparkling ocean view fades as the sun sets, and memorable sunsets mark the end of each sun-filled day. Azula Vista (which means "blue view"), offers much to extended family and friends who are seeking quality time together in well-located, comfortable and well-equipped home.

Bedroom / Bathroom Description

Bedroom 1 - Master

King size bed, En-suite bathroom, Air conditioning, IPod dock, Cable TV, CD player, DVD player

Bedroom 2

King size bed (2 twins pushed together) , En-suite bathroom, Air conditioning, CD player, IPod dock, Cable TV, DVD player, Alarm system

Bedroom 3

King size bed, En-suite bathroom, Air conditioning, CD player, IPod dock, Cable TV, DVD player, Alarm system

Bedroom 4

King size bed (twins pushed together) , En-suite bathroom, Air conditioning, CD player, IPod dock, Cable TV, DVD player, Alarm system

Additional Bedding

2 Sofa beds (1 queen and 1 twin) in the third suites living room

Features & Amenities

* Air conditioned bedrooms

* Cable TVs + DVD/CD players

* Extensive movie collection

* Music collection

* Books

* Games

* Safe

* Wi-Fi access

* Answering machine

* High chair

* Gourmet kitchen on Main Level

* Full kitchen in West Bedroom Suite

* Kitchenette in East Studio Suite with full refrigerator

* Coffeemaker

* Toaster

* Microwave

* Hair dryers

* Bar with mini-fridge on Main Level lanai

* Mini-fridge

* Gas grill

* Baby equipment

* UV water purification system

* Dishwasher

* Laundry

Outdoor Features

* Swimming pool

* Poolside cold-water shower

* Wet bar

* Charcoal grill

* Outdoor furniture

* Assorted snorkel gear

* Electronic gate

Staff & Services

Included:

* Maid service once a week - 7 nights stay required

At Extra Cost – advance notice may be required:

* Villa pre-stocking

* Adventure activities

Villa Policies

* Maximum 8 guests

* Children welcome

* Non -smoking villa

* Pets not permitted

Getting There

* Rental car recommended

Location

* Secret Harbor Beach is just around the corner, or visit nearby Vessup Beach or The Ritz-Carlton's beach

Additional Information

* Upon your arrival at Azula Vista you can tour the entire villa and then choose the bedrooms and/or suites you like best (Rentals are booked for 2 persons per bedroom)

* You'll be given keys for just those rooms and the other bedrooms and/or suites not chosen will then be locked off

* If you have rented Azula Vista for 7 or 8 persons, then the entire villa is open to youRead more

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What Past Guests Are Saying

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• Allan .
  

  The house was well appointed and worked well for our visit.

  Left on 03/21/2013 for a stay in February 2013
  
  

  The house was well laid out with three areas for our family. It worked well. The pool was well apart from the living areas which worked well. Our youngest grandchild could not swim so it was good for the pool to be one level down. There were several maintenance issues that will be mentioned later. - Allan O., Pennsylvania, USA

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• Betsy .
  

  Beautiful villa

  Left on 03/21/2013 for a stay in January 2013
  
  

  Fabulous vacation--comfortable, well-appointed villa; great villa location; huge pool where all seven of us could play - Betsy R., Connecticut, USA

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• Julie .
  

  Our family had a relaxing vacation in a beautiful island home.

  Left on 03/21/2013 for a stay in July 2012
  
  

  Azula Vista was beautiful! We had seen the photos of the home, but until we actually walked in, we didn\'t know just how lovely and it was! It was decorated very tastefully with all the comforts of home! The open air decks and terraces were wonderful! We are a family of 5 with 2 teenagers and an 11 year old and they all had plenty of room to spread out and do their thing. We all loved the huge private pool, the nearby Secret Harbor Beach, and all the shops and restaurants in Red Hook which were only a couple of minutes away. We hope to come back to Azula Vista in the future and stay longer! - Julie V., Oregon, USA

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• Cathy .
  

  Beautiful, breath taking, relaxing Azula Vista

  Left on 03/21/2013 for a stay in May 2012
  
  

  Azula Vista was a great place for our group of 8 (4 couples), to relax and enjoy all that the Caribbean and St. Thomas has to offer. The pool was spectaular, even thought the infinity edge wasn\'t working. We spent many, many hours swimming and just relaxing in and around the pool. The bedrooms are separated in such a way that everyone had all of the privacy that they wanted. Nicely appointed and air condintioned. The kitchen was beautiful and very well stocked with every dish and utensil that anyone would need. The washer and dryer looked like they were brand new and there was laundry detergent there for us to use. They were out of propane the night we wanted to use the grilll, but sent someone the next day to replace it. I would highly recommend this house to anyone wanting a beautiful, relaxing, private villa to stay in while they are in ST. Thomas. - Cathy H., Washington, USA

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• Ronald .
  

  Overall an absolutely wonderful experience, highest praise for e

  Left on 03/21/2013 for a stay in March 2012
  
  

  My experience with the Luxury Retreat team was fantastic. Every aspect of the trip was handled very professionally , the difficult process of selecting a home was easy with the help and expertise of Ahmed. The concierge service provided by Sarah was wonderful and allowed us to maximize the enjoyment of our stay in St Thomas. Thanks to everyone and my highest praise goes out to your team. - Ronald F., Massachusetts, USA

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• Ryan J
  Washington DC, District of Columbia

  Great island getaway!

  Left on 03/18/2013 for a stay in March 2013
  
  

  My girlfriend and I took a trip down to St. Thomas in early March of 2013 and stayed at azula Vista through Mclaughlin anderson Luxury Villas. Obviously from the moment we arrived it was paradise...we're from TN, so to have 80 degree weather in early March was a blessing given that we left freezing cold behind.
  
  The villa is very safe and secure...had a lovely private feeling. There was a gate with a keypad for entry in and out. The villa itself is outstanding! So much room, very clean, and an amazing view. A lot of times tripadvisor will have photoshop, edited pictures...this was definitely not the case here! The pool was gorgeous, overlooking the ocean and a large deck. We were close to a lot of restaurants/bars/shopping and also the Ferry to get to any of the other islands. So if you were planning to visit St John for a day or two, it was literally 5 minutes or less down the road. We were also super close to a beach that quickly became one of our favorite spots called Secret Harbour.
  
  The villa had a large kitchen and family room. Every room had a television and cable, but the family room had a DVD player with tons of movies stocked to choose from! Also board games, free WiFi, and a book with all of the restaurant menus and things to do around the island. If there was anything we didn't have, it was just a phone call away. They had beach towels, extra sheets, pool floats, even a closet fun of sunscreen/aloe. The pool area had a bar/fridge for gathering around the pool! I can't stress how often my girlfriend and I enjoyed the top level balcony in the wooden swing seats they had overlooking the water! We usually stay out as often as possible on vacations, but the villa was so nice we actually wanted to spend time there together. The bedrooms and bathrooms were all very nice/spacious and comfortable...plenty of extra bedding, towels, and toiletries. The company has villas all over the island of different sizes, but we were quite happy with our pick and would return!
  
  quick note - if you rent a car, we'd recommend getting an SUV especially if you plan on exploring at all...some of the roads would've been difficult in a little car!

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• pilotgirl_17
  Newton, Massachusetts

  Awesome rental- beautiful views

  Left on 01/02/2013 for a stay in December 2012
  
  

  We just completed a wonderful stay at azula Vista. It's a 5-15 minute walk to the beach, depending on how fast you (and your children) go. It's less than a mile from the Red Hook ferry and all the restaurants, 5 minutes to the grocery store, and only about 30 minutes from Charlotte amalie. The setup is best for an extended family, or sets of family/friend groups. I'd definitely recommend it for anyone renting the entire villa- renting only a part would be a little awkward, given the shared common spaces. It's not handicapped accessible and there are lots of stairs everywhere. However, it's well-equipped with Dvds and board games, has great outdoor furniture and lounge spaces, an amazing (and pretty large) pool, and a very well equipped kitchen. The rental agents were helpful and responsive, making the stay more enjoyable. Come with lots of bug spray though- those mosquitoes are vicious!

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• Elaineaus
  cary

  Terribly disappointing

  Left on 10/12/2012 for a stay in April 2012
  
  

  We stayed at azula Vista with our 18 year old triplets on the recommendation of Luxury Retreats International. After a lengthy discussion with the advisor, she recommended three rentals, and we opted for azula Vista because it had beach access and plenty of space. Upon arrival, we found that the poolside refrigerator was full of mold and had bottles of leftover beer in it. We expected the property manager to clean the fridge, but they never even attempted to do anything about it. Also, the poolside shower was not usable--the showerhead was broken off. Our view of the ocean was interupted by the sight of a rusty tractor trailer parked in the lot between the ocean and the rental property.
  This rental may be better suited for people traveling with several couples or small families. Our teenage children's rooms were accessed from the outside of the building, so they were very uncomfortable, being alone in their rooms. This meant that when one was ready for bed, they all needed to leave our family game at the same time. Also, one of the "suites" had a very stale odor, maybe from the rusted out air conditining units. On the Wednesday of our stay, the television on the main floor stopped working. It took two days to have that repaired. St. Thomas has rolling power outtages, so we were without power on Friday morning (our last full day there), which meant we had no dishwasher, no water (the pump was actually broken, I think) I spent the last full day, dealing with no water. Our water was not fully restored until 9:45 pm. After many phone calls to Luxury Retreats, we were only offered a discount on a future stay, which didnt sound like a wise investment to us, after this terrible experience. I am fully convinced that the property owner is simply in the business of making money, and has no interest whatsoever of pleasing his customers. You can do better, don't stay here!
  One more thing, I've noticed that this property has been unlisted and relisted. I'm wondering if the owner is trying to avoid the inevitable bad reviews?

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• EnglandLyndyloo
  England

  Home from Home

  Left on 08/30/2011 for a stay in August 2011
  
  

  Azula Vista The Villa more than lived up to the photographs.
  It is obvious that a lot of time and effort has been spent making sure everything you could possibly need is provided.
  It is in an ideal position for exploring the Island and the Bvis.
  The view of Secret Harbour and small islands is wonderful.
  Just a 5 minute walk and you on the beach which is clean and safe. Great snorkling.
  
  We highly recommend this villa.

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• Christine M.
  

  Our Stay at Azula Vista

  Left on 08/19/2011 for a stay in June 2011
  
  

  Fun in the sun

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• Robert. A
  

  Our Stay at Azula Vista

  Left on 03/02/2011 for a stay in January 2011
  
  

  We had an absolutely marvelous time with our family. The property, the island, the residents and the presence of our families.

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• L. Macaire
  

  Our Stay at Azula Vista

  Left on 05/25/2010 for a stay in January 2009
  
  

  Heather, you and your group were of the up most professional help in finding a fantastic villa and vacation only two days before our trip...we even stayed on after the villa in a upscale hotel and bragged about the experience to all we met! Thank you and your associates for scrambling (not to mention the follow-up) to make our trip wonderful! Sincerely' LM

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