Pura Vida: Large Deck w/ Pergola and Pool Overlooking Ocean – Home 2308143 Villa
- 2 bedrooms
- 4 sleeps
- 5 nights min stay
Pura Vida: Large Deck w/ Pergola and Pool Overlooking Ocean – Home 2308143
- Villa
- 2 bedrooms
- sleeps 4
- 5 nights min stay
Key Info
- Beach / lakeside relaxation
- Child Friendly
- Air conditioning
- No pets allowed
- Private garden
Description from owner
Description
Fanned out hillside on St. John's south shore, Pura Vida (pure life), a beautiful island home and private estate situated on 1.5 acres, is surrounded by a profusion of the native landscaping and historical Dutch ruins. This villa's hilltop location makes for lots of lovely island breezes with views of Chocolate Hole and the Caribbean Sea beyond Hart Bay.
Pura Vida boasts a wonderful open floor plan that is perfect for entertaining, and a downright glorious screened sitting area where you can sit and enjoy a good book, a nap, or cocktails. The two bedroom suites are private and tastefully appointed with all new furnishings and air conditioning for warm nights. Each bedroom has an en suite bathroom with tiled showers and glass walls that will make you feel right at home.
An easy drive from town and top-notch beaches, Pura Vida is an excellent choice for experiencing St. John. Returning home after a long day in the sun, you can relax in the comfortable great room, prepare an island specialty dinner in the fully loaded kitchen, or enjoy a cool drink in the breeze while you watch the beautiful sunsets of St. John before rolling down the hill for a taste of Cruz Bay's laid back nightlife.
Our community has a wonderful walking/hiking trail to Hart Bay. Just past our driveway (around the bend) there is a path on the left that will lead you through the canopy of trees to the beach. Take your coffee and stroll through the woods until you reach the beach with it's beautiful gentle breezes.
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Families
- Great for children of all ages
- No pets allowed
Bed & bathroom
- 1 Half bath, 2 Attached (ensuites)
Amenities
- Air conditioning
- Private garden
- Grill
- Patio
- Sea view
- Deck
- Internet access
- Safe
- Stove
- Fridge
- Freezer
- Microwave
- Toaster
- Dishwasher
- Washing machine
- Clothes dryer
- Satellite TV
- DVD player
- Ceiling Fans
- Linen provided
- Towels provided
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Access
- Parking
- Not suitable for wheelchair users
Policies
- Check in time: 15:00, Check out time: 10:00
- If you have any questions about check-in or check-out times, please contact the owner/manager.
- Payment
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This rental can only be paid for online through FlipKey using your credit/debit card or PayPal (never by bank or wire transfer).
Damage deposit: $500.00 - Smoking
- No smoking at this property
Cancellations
Change of plans? No problem. You could receive a partial or full refund, depending on when you cancel.
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Booking confirmed |
100% refund within 24 hours after booking (provided the stay is at least 60 days away).
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24 hours after booking |
50% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 8 weeks before check-in.
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8 weeks before |
25% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 4 weeks before check-in.
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4 weeks before |
No refund if cancelled less than 4 weeks before check-in.
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* The booking fee is stated in the cancellation policy information on the payment page. This fee helps us run our secure platform and enables us to provide 24/7 customer support
About the owner
Maura & John K.
- Calendar last updated:
- 03 May 2024
- Years listed:
- 10
- Based in:
- United States
- Overall rating:
Languages spoken: English
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Reviews
Very Good
– based on 6 reviews
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“Disappointing at times”
Overall the stay at Pura Vida was good, our welcome by Stevie was fantastic. But did include disappointing things that resulted in a lower rating. Most of the supplied equipment needs updating and sho… More
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Response from the owner Jeremy - thank you for the feedback - constructive criticism is always welcome. I'm glad you appreciated Stevie's personal welcome, and I hope the gift basket we left you was enjoyable also. By chance, my wife and I left the villa the day you arrived - we spent our anniversary there the week before. We used the Playmate cooler every day when we went to the beach and had no problems - I'm sorry that you had a bad experience. We do provide snorkel gear as a perk for our guests so they do not have to incur the expense of renting them. We actually went through all the snorkel gear while we were there that week and threw out everything that we thought was broken. What we left in the laundry room we thought was all in working order. I believe there were about 8 sets in total. We did not test all sets but visually they appeared to be in working order. I'm very sorry if you had a bad experience using any of them. Regarding the bedroom curtains, they are a sheer design on purpose and they can easily be seen on our listing. We feel that the beauty in STJ is worth seeing and because of the way the bedroom sits there is privacy even without the curtains. We never close them when we are there. I'm sorry that you felt uncomfortable with the curtains. Like many villas on STJ, air conditioning is provided only in the bedrooms. With the windows open while you are in the villa, you get great breezes throughout the living areas allowing you to enjoy the island breezes. I apologize if this was not obvious when you booked the villa. When we left, on the day you arrived, we cleaned the villa and then also had our cleaning crew (which we've been using since we started renting the villa) clean behind us so everything was in good order. Since we've been renting we've had nothing but positive reports on the cleanliness of our villa - it's something we pride ourselves on. We will certainly be discussing this with our cleaning crew to try and find out what might have happened, and to take any corrective action that is needed. Regarding the beach chairs, we did notice that several of them had deteriorated to the point that they were not useable. We threw these out. I believe we left behind 5 or 6 chairs that we used while we were there, but they were a bit worn. We actually travelled to St. Thomas to try and replace them; however, no stores were selling beach chairs at Christmas time. A shipment of chairs is arriving on STJ in mid January and we will be purchasing all new chairs when we personally return in late January. Lastly, Stevie tells every guest that arrives to contact him if they have any problems with anything in the villa. After receiving your feedback, we contacted Stevie, and he did not hear from you on any of these issues. I wish you had called him so he could have rectified these for you - we want all of our guests to have the very best experience possible in our villa - that is why Stevie is on call 24/7. Jeremy, thanks again for your feedback. John & Maura Kelly
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“Home like stay.”
Husband and I, with our 1 year old child, stayed at Pura Vida for a week. This was our first trip to St John. I have only good things to say about the villa. It is fully equipped with all necessary … More
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“Beautiful Villa”
My husband, parents and 17 month old son recently spent 9 nights at Pura Vida. The property was even better than the pictures! The villa was extremely clean, bright and updated, the beds were very com… More
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“Enjoyed our stay at Pura Vida”
We just returned from a 4 day trip at Pura Vida on the beautiful island of St. John, USVI. We found the location to be quiet and peaceful but still very close to Cruz Bay. The house was perfect for … More
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“The definition of tranquility...”
We absolutely loved our stay at Pura Vida...what a wonderfully serene and peaceful property...the grounds are beautifully landscaped and upon arrival we found the home in immaculate condition...the de… More
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“Fantastic and unique retreat exceeding expectations!”
I'm writing this on my last full day of the week... The only morning of rain since we arrived on beautiful St. John. The rain gives me a good excuse to not rush out the door in a frenzy to see, … More
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FAQs
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- How do damage deposits work?
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Occasionally, you will pay a damage deposit up front as part of the total rental cost. In this case, the owner has 10 days after you check out to report any damage. If they don’t, we’ll return your deposit. If their claim is successful, we’ll deduct the agreed cost and return the remainder.
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- How can I withdraw my booking request?
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- How do I cancel my booking?
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- How do I make changes to my booking?
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You can request to change the dates or number of people on your booking via the Manage your booking page. To change your dates use the Edit booking button. If you need to change the number of guests staying then send Maura & John (the owner) a message.
If Maura & John (the owner) agrees, they’ll send you a revised quote outlining the changes. You can review and accept/decline this from the Manage your booking page. You’ll have 48 hours to take action before the revised quote expires.
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