Drake's View: Voted Best View in the Caribbean – Home 2297268 Villa
- 4 bedrooms
- 8 sleeps
- 5 nights min stay
Drake's View: Voted Best View in the Caribbean – Home 2297268
- Villa
- 4 bedrooms
- sleeps 8
- 5 nights min stay
Key Info
- Beach / lakeside relaxation
- Nearest beach 5 mi
- Swimming pool
- Child Friendly
- Car advised
- Air conditioning
- No pets allowed
- Private garden
Description from owner
Description
Drake's View has the same vista named by the magazine Caribbean Travel as 'the best view in the Caribbean'; a spectacular view of the British Virgin Islands and the East Shore of St. John.
Drake's View is a 4 bedroom, 4.5 bath villa with a tile patio, heated swimming pool, and hot tub. One bedroom is in a separate cottage. The spa area includes a restroom, floats, and outdoor lounges for relaxing or dining. Five additional tile decks and a large tiled front porch provide ample outdoor lounging and dining areas, all in eyesight of the exquisite view.
The traditional architecture of the villa entrance with yellow stucco, red roof, and simple columns contrasts with a dramatic facade of glass along the east wall. It is surrounded by lush local vegetation and terraced gardens. No matter where you look in the house or cottage, you see Coral Bay, Drake's Passage, and the British Virgin Islands.
Drake's View has the ambiance of a home rather than a rental. The large great room is furnished with Indonesian and American antiques, as well as contemporary and comfortable plantation-style furniture. Bright European posters, local art, and a Caribbean painting and mobile by artist Robert Tharsing are all part of the decor.
The kitchen is equipped for gourmet cooking, is very spacious, and includes one of two dining areas in the villa. A wraparound bar beside the kitchen includes a bar sink, ambient lighting, and of course, a blender. Three bedrooms have king sized beds and one has a king, convertible to twins. Each bedroom has air conditioning, private bath, and TempurPedic Cloud Supreme mattresses.
One to four couples or a large family will have ample room for privacy, different activities, and relaxation at Drake's View.
Drake's View is centrally located, on Bordeaux Mountain, the highest point on St. John. The roads leading to Drake's View are all paved, and it is an easy 15 minute drive from the ferry dock in Cruz Bay. It is a 6 minute drive to the Northshore Beaches; 3 minutes to the Reef Bay Trail; and 7 minutes to Coral Bay. From the front door, you can hike the Bordeaux Mountain Trail to Lameshur Beach in one hour.
See a video tour of Drake's View in our Photos section.
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Families
- Great for children of all ages
- No pets allowed
- High chair
Bed & bathroom
- Bedroom 1: King bed
Bedroom 2: 2 Twin beds
Bedroom 3: King bed
Bedroom 4: King bed - 4 Full baths, 1 Half bath
Amenities
- Air conditioning
- Private outdoor pool (heated)
- Jacuzzi or hot tub
- Mountain Views
- Private garden
- Grill
- Patio
- Balcony or terrace
- Deck
- Internet access
- Safe
- Stove
- Fridge
- Microwave
- Toaster
- Kettle
- Dishwasher
- Washing machine
- Clothes dryer
- Iron
- High chair
- TV
- Satellite TV
- DVD player
- Stereo system
- Ceiling Fans
- Linen provided
- Towels provided
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Access
- Parking
- Not suitable for wheelchair users
Getting around
Interaction with guest
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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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 4 weeks before check-in.
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25% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 2 weeks before check-in.
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No refund if cancelled less than 2 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
Dorothy M.
- Calendar last updated:
- 12 Apr 2024
- Years listed:
- 14
- Based in:
- Virgin Islands, U.S.
- Overall rating:
Languages spoken: English
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Reviews
Excellent
– based on 34 reviews
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“Outstanding! Ready to return!”
We had a FABULOUS vacation at Drake's View. With a 2 year old and 5 adults we had plenty of space. Fernando took great care of us. He made sure everything was working great and that we were comfo… More
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Response from the owner Thank you for your review! We are happy you enjoyed the house and we look forward to having you return in the near future.
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.
“Hidden Gem in the Virgin Islands”
Where do I start... Drake's View is everything you read in the description.. and then some. The home is immaculate! We could not find a scratched tile in the whole house!! From the Tempur-Pedic … More
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Response from the owner We appreciate our guests and strive to make their stay at Drake's View as enjoyable as possible. Thank you for your great review!
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“This Villa will EXCEED your Expectations!!”
Wow, is all I’ve got to say. My husband and I brought 3 other couples to St. John for a week to celebrate our 30th wedding anniversary. Drakes View was the perfect villa for our group of 4 cou… More
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“Nicest Villa in 16 Trips”
Our 8 day stay at Drake's View was flawless and started with timely responses from Dorothy who, with Fernando, manages this property. Our family, ages 7 to 60something, found the beautiful view a… More
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“One of a Kind!”
This is by no means your typical rental house!! It was our fourth time renting Drake's View and as always, we were not disappointed! In fact, it just keeps getting better. The view is absolutel… More
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“Even better than it looks!”
We loved Drake's View Villa! Our flights were running late and we were worried we may not be able to get our car. Fernando talked to the car rental company to make sure they'd hang around a … More
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Response from the owner We are so glad that you enjoyed Drake's View and the island. We appreciate your comments and hope you return to explore the island and relax at Drake's View. It is so nice when guests appreciate our efforts. Ellen and Edward
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.
“Incredible, Gorgeous View!”
Our family stayed at Drake's View June 13th - July 1st, 2013. We needed a villa with 4 bedrooms. It was the "view" from Drake's View that won it over! Wow, what an incredible, gorg… More
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“Awesome family vacation”
This was our second visit to Drakes View and we again enjoyed everything the property has to offer...views, a well equpped kitchen, hot tub and ample space for our 3 generations to be together for Tha… More
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“Unbelieveable view, amazing villa, wonderful vacation!”
We had the privilege to stay at Drake's View villa in March 2013. This villa is absolutely amazing! From the superb view, to the spacious property, there is everything you need or want in a vacat… More
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“You will never want to leave...”
We spent a glorious week in St. John at Drake's View. We can't recommend it enough for just about every reason you can imagine...every thing that you would want out of a vacation home is her… More
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Response from the owner Thank you for your great review. We are so glad that you enjoyed Drake's View and the island. We think that St. John is a special island with it's unspoiled beaches and great hiking. We really appreciate your detailed review. We will certainly replace the knives. It is always a challenge to keep sharp knives in a rental. We hope you will consider a return trip to Drake's View to check out new additions to the garden and house improvements. We offer a 10% discount to renters returning within a year of their previous stay.
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.
FAQs
- How do I find more info about the property?
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You can get in touch with Dorothy (the owner) through the contact form on this page.
If you’ve already booked, go to Manage your booking to send the owner a message.
- What if I have questions before I book?
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Send Dorothy (the owner) an email through the contact form on this page. Alternatively, if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.
- How do I contact Dorothy (the owner)?
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Send an email through the contact form on this page. Or if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.
If you’ve already booked, go to Manage your booking to view Dorothy the owner's contact details or send them a message.
- What's the difference between 'Book your stay' and 'Contact the owner/manager'?
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Use the Ready to book? form to pay provisionally online and send Dorothy (the owner) a booking request. You’ll find out within 24 hours whether they’ve accepted - no money will leave your account before then
Or send Dorothy (the owner) an inquiry through the Contact the owner/manager form if you’d like a quote or more info first.
- What is a booking request?
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When you pay online through the Ready to book? form, a booking request is sent to Dorothy (the owner). You’ll find out within 24 hours whether they’ve accepted - no money will leave your account before then.
Only bookings paid for through our site are covered by our trusted Payment Protection.
- How do I know my booking is safe?
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To book this property you need to pay through the Flipkey website. Only bookings paid for through our site are covered by our trusted Payment Protection. This means that in the unlikely event that you’re prevented or denied access to the property when you check in, we’ll offer a full refund for the stay.
- How do I know what it will cost for my stay?
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Simply enter your dates in the Ready to book? form to calculate the cost of your stay.
Click Book now to see a full breakdown of the price.You can also request a quote from Dorothy (the owner) through the contact form. The owner will email you the total cost for your dates and a link to book and pay online.
- How do I know if my booking request has been accepted?
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You’ll receive an email within 24 hours to let you know. Or you can check in Manage your booking. No money will leave your account unless it’s accepted.
- How do I pay for my vacation?
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Use the Ready to book? form to pay provisionally online. You can pay by credit/debit card or PayPal. Dorothy (the owner) will have 24 hours to accept the booking and no money will leave your account before then.
If you’ve been sent a quote, simply accept it and pay online through the email we sent you. You can also do this in Manage your booking.
Only bookings paid for through our site are covered by our trusted Payment Protection.
- Why can't I call Dorothy (the owner) before booking?
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You can exchange contact details with the property owner/manager once your booking is confirmed and you’ve paid in full. Paying and communicating only through our platform allows us to ensure that your booking is covered by our Payment Protection policy.
If you have any questions before booking, you can send the property owner/manager a message via the contact form on their listing. Once you’ve booked, you can discuss the rental and make arrangements for your trip by logging into Manage your booking.
- How do damage deposits work?
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In most cases, you don’t pay a damage deposit up front. Instead, we save your payment details securely and you’re only charged in the event of damage to the property.
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.
- How can I view and manage my booking?
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Go to Manage your booking to view all your booking details, pay the balance of your booking or cancel it if you need to.
- How do I pay the balance of my booking?
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You can pay the remaining balance of your booking at any point. Simply go to Manage your booking and click Pay now.
We’ll automatically charge the balance payment to the same payment method 10 days before it’s due. Go to Manage your booking to see when the payment will be taken.
- How can I withdraw my booking request?
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You’ll need to contact Dorothy (the owner) to do this. Send them a message in Manage your booking or through the contact form on this page.
- How do I cancel my booking?
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Go to Manage your booking to cancel your booking. Here you can view your cancellation policy to see if you’ll be refunded.
- 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 Dorothy (the owner) a message.
If Dorothy (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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