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Bordo Mare: Luxury Oceanfront, Pool, 100% A/C, Generator, 8 min to Cruz Bay

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Pool
Interior
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Outdoor dining
Dining

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms3 bathrooms

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pool
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
St. John, VI
  • Chocolate Hole
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Great Cruz Bay
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Cruz Bay Beach
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • St. Thomas (STT-Cyril E. King)
    ‪57 min drive‬

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About the area

St. John

Seaside stay .Within a 10-minute walk of the villa, you'll find Chocolate Hole and Great Cruz Bay. Chocolate Hole Beach and Hart Bay are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Chocolate Hole - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Great Cruz Bay - 1 min drive - 0.6 km
  • Cruz Bay Beach - 5 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Virgin Islands National Park - 6 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Trunk Bay - 17 min drive - 8.5 km

Getting around

  • St. Thomas (SPB-St. Thomas Seaplane Base) - 69 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪High Tide Bar & Seafood Grill - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Cruz Bay Landing - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Beach Bar - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Lovango Rum Bar - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Windmill Bar - ‬10 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Bordo Mare: Luxury Oceanfront, Pool, 100% A/C, Generator, 8 min to Cruz Bay

Perched 100' above the Caribbean Sea you will enjoy sweeping ocean views from every room in your oceanfront 2 bedroom 2.5 bath luxury villa. One of the many unique features of Bordo Mare are "accordion doors" that can be completely opened to seamlessly merge indoor and outdoor living spaces, enabling you to enjoy the sights, sounds, smells and feel of ocean breezes throughout your villa. Located in the prestigious neighborhood of Maria Bluff, your villa is an easy 8 minute drive to the restaurants, shops, and nightlife in Cruz Bay, and 10 to 15 minutes from several of St. John's world famous beaches.

Built in 2014, Bordo Mare offers a modern 1700 square foot two-level floorplan. The lower level features a well-stocked chef's kitchen with ample cooking and serving equipment. The living room and dining room feature "accordion doors" that lead to a large oceanfront balcony with both lounging and dining areas. There is a half bath with two doors accessible from both inside and outside your villa that provides convenient bath access from the pool and balcony.

The upper level features 2 king bedrooms, each with a private bath and "accordion doors" that lead to a large shared oceanfront balcony. Many guests enjoy watching whales and dolphins breach the ocean surface the balconies (binoculars are provided if you wish to get a closer look). Looking down from the balconies and slightly to the right you will see a reef along the rocky shoreline where sea turtles and sting rays can be spotted searching for food in the shallow water.

An internal staircase connects the upper and lower levels, eliminating the need to go outside to access bedrooms as is the case in the many "pod-style" villas that pervade the St. John rental market, a welcome feature during rain showers and for families with children. Outside your villa is a large patio with an oceanfront infinity edge pool that has a built-in table with 4 stools to enjoy your favorite concoctions while cooling off in the pool. There is ample outdoor lounging and dining options on the patio as well, along with a built-in propane grill for outdoor cooking. A courtesy cooler, beach chairs, and beach towels are provided for visits to St. John's world famous beaches.

High speed wireless Internet is accessible everywhere indoors and out. There is off-street parking for 2 vehicles with ample space to turn around. The water supply in your villa is filtered by a top-of-the-line 3-stage UV water filtration system that delivers bottled water quality through every faucet in your villa, and an automatic backup generator keeps you powered up through the occasional power outages that occur on this remote island paradise.

The location of your villa is among the most sought after on the island. In addition to being in a premier neighborhood close to town, your villa was built on a rocky peninsula facing south. The southern exposure treats you to beautiful sunrises and sunsets while cooling you in the steady easterly trade winds which provide constant relief from the Caribbean heat. The dry rocky terrain, peninsula location and steady ocean breezes all lead to fewer mosquitos to annoy you when enjoying a cup of coffee or glass of wine on your oceanfront balcony while taking in the breathtaking views of the Caribbean Sea, St. Thomas, and the smaller nearby islands. You will simply fall in love with this idyllic experience.

Bordo Mare ("Edge of the Sea" in Italian) is the sister property of Sopra Mare ("Above the Sea"), both of which are owned and operated under the St. John Sea Villas brand. The majority of our reservations come from returning guests, some of whom have been returning to our villas annually for over a decade. Our villas have over 170 reviews across the major travel websites with an average rating of 4.96 stars (5 stars max). We hope you choose one of our villas for your St. John vacation and join our ever expanding family of returning guests.

Property manager

Mike Rowen

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the villa: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Unit size: 1,700 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

Ocean Front & Infinity Pool Villa
Ocean Front & Infinity Pool St. John
Ocean Front & Infinity Pool Villa St. John
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Bordo Mare: Luxury Oceanfront, Pool, 100% A/C, Generator, 8 min to Cruz Bay Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 61 out of 62 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 62 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 62 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 62 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 62 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Amanda C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful property but frustrations with the air conditioning

The home and the view were beautiful. The house was described as being fully air conditioned. There were Nest thermostats in the two bedrooms and downstairs. Unfortunately they were programmed to go up in temperature throughout the day and at night. We were able to adjust the temperature but the pre programming would cause the temperature to increase again. This was a challenge for my elderly parents who tried not to go up and the steps too often. My poor father would go upstairs to take a nap and I would be 90 degrees in the bedroom. It would take two hours to cool the bedroom. This required a call to the management company and the owner of the property to resolve. Unfortunately my parents suffered for several days before the resolution took place.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Joe S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Stunning cliff side ocean view

I had to pry myself away from the balcony overlooking the ocean every morning. It’s not often that you’ll find a vacation home like Bordo Mare. It’s proximity to the water is captivating.
Stayed 11 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Katrina M.

An Oceanside Gem!

We give this stay an A! From the time we booked our trip, the owner was in contact to confirm the booking and begin making recommendations to make our stay extra fun. The house was great too. And that VIEW - even better than the photos. I will say the house could use a little TLC. Maybe it was because we visited toward the end of the season, but things just seemed like they could use a little sprucing (pressure washing, pool chemicals, dishwasher operation, and other deep cleaning). This is the ONLY reason I would not give this stay an A+. Overall the place was very clean, modern, and well-functioning though. If you haven't ever spent time on St. John, be advised that water conservation is an issue. We ran out of water one morning, but the owner's representative responded right away and fixed the problem. In fact, I can't say enough nice things about the caretakers - there was a meal and wine in the fridge when we arrived and one of the guys (Jared) even gave us a ride one day when he saw us walking down the hot street! Thanks again! I will offer one small bit of advice. This house is not walking distance to any food/beverage/retail, etc. You will need to rent a car. We got the hang of getting into town easily by the second day or so, so this was not a big deal for us in the end. And the beautiful view and added privacy made up for any inconvenience of driving into town. Stay here. You'll love it!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Katie J., Midwest

Stop Looking...you found the ONE!

Oh me Oh my what a wonderful place. Please believe the hype, Mike has thought of everything. The picture is a sunrise in November and the sunsets were just as beautiful. You can literally view the amazing sunset from the infinity pool. We actually made a point of being back at the villa for sunset some days. The set up is perfect for two couples. The two bedrooms are identical size beds, rooms, showers and views. Each morning we would brew a pot of coffee and sit out on the deck for a good hour just watching the boats or listening to the waves crash while we planned our day. The villa is very well maintained and practically brand new! The location could not be more perfect, views of sun up and sun down, far enough away from Cruz Bay to be out of the bustle, but close enough to a market that stopping for any supplies was easy. The air conditioning was greatly appreciated as I'm not a big fan of humidity. The owner Mike is a character and was available by e-mail even while we were at the villa. He truly cares about his guests and wants everyone to be comfortable and have a great vacation! I have told so many people about this wonderful destination and Bordo Mare that I'm sure some of our friends will be making the trip. We will most definitely return! Thanks for a memorable anniversary trip, keep up the great hospitality. Go ahead and book now, you won't regret it : )

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

I know why I come back to Mike Mullen's properties on St John

Just concluded a 10 day stay at Bordo Mare. Words can't describe how enjoyable this Villa made our stay on St John. Here are some of the reasons: 1.The location is awesome...on the cliff overlooking a broad view of the sea facing south and gorgeous views of the ocean from east to west. 2. The property... totally first class, with wonderful decorating, and high end appointments. I have to say that the largest clock in the Villa is stuck at 5PM. The kitchen is huge and totally high end. Though we don't cook on vacation, everything you need is there. We did enjoy the blender, ice maker and refrigerator quite a bit! There is also a huge gas grill, but we saw this as art too. The dual master bedrooms are wonderful,,, best "away from home bed" I have ever slept in. The views from both bedrooms are identical and totally wonderful. Also loved the wireless bose and Wifi so we could stream the tropical pandora station all over the house,,, including the awesome infinity pool and endless view of the ocean. 3. The owner,,, Mulley is just first class. You send him an email and he will respond rapidly. He knows what he is doing to make sure his guests have everything they will need to enjoy the stay at his Villa's. I've stayed at both Bordo Mare and Sopra Mare. A consistent luxury rental at both. I've stayed at VRBO/HomeAway properties all over the world and I have to say, Mulley is tops... I love it when someone takes great care to get the details right, has pride in assuring your best experience and focuses on top quality. I also want to say, Mulley added a number of special touches on both of my stays,,, I'm not sure if they were just for me, but it made us feel special. I know why I go back to Bordo and Sopra Mare! Thanks Mulley!

10/10 Excellent

John P.

"Beyond compare"

Bordo Mare is unbelievable! Mike has thought of every detail. From the Tommy Bahama beach chairs to any kitchen utensil imaginable, Bordo Mare far exceeded our expectations. The views are amazing. We had an unbelievable time cannot imagine staying anywhere else in St John.

10/10 Excellent

Cristen C., New York City

Wonderful STJ property and location!

This is our 9th year in a row coming to sunny St John. We have always stayed in villas around the island. This is by far our favorite spot. The villa has luxurious comforts from the bedding to the best Tommy Bahama beach chairs. Three different size coolers and beach bags are available to use as well. He has thought of every little detail. The fabulous breeze off the ocean is simply amazing. We will be returning to this amazing villa for many years to come. Thanks again Mulley!! :)