Make Your Vacation a Dream Come True at Villa Joie de Vivre!

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Joie de Vivre Exterior
Outdoor Dining
Grand Lanai with View of Hans Lollick Beyond
Grand Lanai Looking Back at Stone Exterior

Overview of Make Your Vacation a Dream Come True at Villa Joie de Vivre!

4 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 8424 sq m

Check out the area

Map
St. Thomas
  • Popular LocationMagens Bay1 min walk
  • Popular LocationMagens Bay Beach3 min drive
  • Popular LocationBlackbeard's Castle8 min drive
  • AirportSt. Thomas (STT-Cyril E. King)22 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom # 2 (Azure)

Bedroom # 3 (Sage)

Bedroom # 4 (Coral)

Master Bed Room (Main level)

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom in Bedroom #2 (Azure)

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom in Guest room #3 (Sage)

Toilet · Shower only

Master Bedroom Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Powder Room

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Make Your Vacation a Dream Come True at Villa Joie de Vivre!

Built in 2014. Free Wifi thru-out villa, private pool, pool deck, grand lanai and verandas. Beautiful new built-in BBQ unit and countertops. When jyou arrive at Villa Joie De Vivre, you will experience a real “joy of living” that rejuvenates your senses and well-being. Drink it all in - the expansive down island views, deep blue Atlantic Ocean hues, the sound of waves washing up against our Peterborg peninsula, or breathing in the sweet, soft and virgin ocean air - you will truly feel at home. A typical morning will find you sipping coffee out on the grand lanai in shade and cool comfort with summer sun heat only a few feet away. You will smile and relax a lot as you view sensational island and ocean vistas of unique panoramic beauty. You may pleasantly observe the total absence of passing cars or traffic noise while relaxing to sounds of lazy ocean movements, fresh breezes and the brown pelicans, native parrots, morning doves, hummingbirds and other sea birds that frequently fly close by your treasured perch. Later, you can enjoy a refreshing dip in the pool and sunbathe on a lounge chair on the large pool deck. Please enjoy our video to see and feel the excitement and serenity of your next Caribbean vacation (To view video select 24th/last photo near top of listing, then click right arrow halfway up 24th photo to view 25th photo/video).

Villa Joie de Vivre is framed by the Atlantic Ocean, exquisite and lush tropical plants, tree and fauna, and ancient bolder formations that make this beautiful and serene environment a must for you to experience. If you enjoy the full array of colors and mother nature, you are in tropical heaven with native Chinese Fan palms, flamenco and tropical plants, and extensive landscaping with Coconut and Sylvestrius palm trees, hundreds of bougainvillea plants in five different colors, vibrant allamanda, plumeria, ixora flowers, and a spectacular flowering Flamboyant tree.

The villa has a total of four large, air-conditioned rooms, each with a ceiling fan. Three bedrooms have an en suite bathroom, king-size bed and ceiling fan. The fourth bedroom has a ceiling fan with two extra-long twin beds that seamlessly convert to a king. Spectacular island and ocean views abound in each room. The villa also is equipped with a big generator and automatic switchover.

The Great Room has a gorgeous down island view framed by wall-to-wall sliding/screened doors, AC and opens to a wraparound veranda, 9-foot wide above the ocean and 14-foot wide veranda above the pool, both connected to 15'x15' grand lanai. Cypress tongue-in-groove ceiling with large white wood beams frame the vaulted ceiling.

Expansive kitchen adjoins the Great Room with travertine countertops and custom built Cherry wood cabinets. Built-in appliances in kitchen are all top of the line GE products which include a wine refrigerator, double ovens and trash compactor, and a 4-burner gas stove top.

Enjoy the unique large outdoor living space of Joie De Vivre with spacious decks for dining or poolside, and verandas and a grand lanai that are shaded and afford postcard views of ocean and islands.

You are just a one-mile drive from famous Magen’s Bay, where snorkeling, swimming and sunbathing in one of the world’s most beautiful beaches are enjoyed year round. Several restaurants, Mahogany Run Golf Course or a zip line run are only five minutes by car, downtown Charlotte Amalie is a ten minute drive, and the ferry to St. John less than 20 minutes.

Master Bedroom (King – Master 16’ X 15’):
Located on the same level as the great room and main living area, the Master bedroom has a Pecan King bedroom suite with a large oriental rug, Ceiling fan with light, arched ceiling with cypress wood tongue and groove and large wood beams, in-beam lighting, two large clothing/shoe closets with mid and upper shelve storage (dimensions separate from room measure 5.5’ X 2.5’), and double glass door and windows that provide stunning down island views of Hans Lollik, Tobagos, Joste Van Dyke, Tortola, St. John and several smaller USVI and BVI cays and islands. AC Air-conditioning. Land-line telephone, internet - broadband hookup/Wi-Fi and iPod docking stations.
Bathroom (15.5’ X 7’): Adjoins Master BR, with dual vanity sinks separated by 2 feet, walls decorated with paintings and full window. Large walk-in shower with travertine tile. Large linen closet with full sets of linens, bath and beach towels.

Bedroom 2 ‘Azure’ (King 16’ X 15’):
Same level as the pool and one level below main living area. Carbon copy of Master BR with matching dresser/mirrors and nightstands/lamps. Striking down island views of Hans Lollik, Tobagos, Joste Van Dyke and Tortola through sliding doors and several full windows. Ceiling fan with light, cypress wood tongue and groove ceiling with large wood beams, in-beam lighting, two large clothing/shoe closets with mid and upper shelve storage (dimensions separate from room measure 5.5’ X 2.5’). Air-conditioning. Staircase access. Land-line telephone, internet - broadband hookup/Wi-Fi and iPod docking stations.
Bathroom (15.5’ X 7’): Adjoins ‘Azure’ BR, with dual vanity sinks separated by 2 feet, walls decorated with paintings. Large walk-in shower with travertine tile. Large linen closet with full sets of linens, bath and beach towels.

Bedroom 3 ‘Sage’ (King 4’ X 7’ entrance w/ 2 large closets; 18.5’ X 15’ main room):
Same level as the pool and one level below main living area. Large Poster Bed frame with matching dresser, nightstands & lamps. French doors and wall-to-wall windows provide magnificent down island views of Hans Lollik, Tobagos, Joste Van Dyke, Tortola, St. John and several smaller USVI and BVI cays and islands. Staircase access and AC. Beautiful paintings, wall decorations. Small mahogany Secretary desk. Ceiling fan with recessed ceiling lighting in cypress tongue and groove wood ceiling. Air-conditioning. Private balcony between Bedrooms 3 and 4, with expansive down island views and access from both rooms. Two full closets. Linens in laundry room just outside bedroom door. Land line telephone, internet - broadband hookup/Wi-Fi and iPod docking stations.
Bathroom: Large single vanity sink and walk in shower. Dimensions 9’ X 10.5’ (includes shower dimensions of 6.5’ X 4.5’). One vanity sink, walls decorated with paintings. Beautiful Walk-in Shower. Three large screened windows. Adjoining Glass/Screen Door opens to a covered patio (dimensions 9’ X 12’) with chairs and table for morning coffee and evening cocktails.

Bedroom 4 ‘Coral’ (2 Twins that convert to a King) (Dimensions 15’ X 15’):
Bamboo headboard with matching nightstand and Armoire. Same level and pool is on the other side of house wall. Access to pool and outside stairs to veranda and main level is through one door and covered patio through other door. Land-line telephone, internet - broadband hookup/Wi-Fi and iPod docking stations. Small chest of drawers, corner desk and lamp. Recessed ceiling lighting in cypress tongue and groove wood ceiling. Ceiling fan and AC. Framed art and Caribbean artifacts adorn walls. Large bamboo bookcase. Large windows dominate two walls to provide magnificent down island views of the pool/deck, and numerous USVI and BVI cays and islands, including Hans Lollik, Tobagos, Joste Van Dyke, Tortola and St. John.
No bathroom. Guests would use either the "Sage" bedroom bathroom or the main level powder room.

Property manager

Katherine Shegrud
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Languages

English, French

Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
Child waiver needs to be signed

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
$500 deposit will be forfeited
Please no running around deck area near pool as this is a personal safety issue. Pool edging and deck is travertine tile and can be slippery when wet.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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 first aid kit

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

About the area

Peterborg

Located in St. Thomas, this villa is by the ocean. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Magens Bay Beach and Coki Point Beach. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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St. Thomas

What's nearby

  • Magens Bay - 1 min walk
  • Magens Bay Beach - 3 min drive
  • Blackbeard's Castle - 8 min drive
  • Yacht Haven Grande Marina - 8 min drive
  • Coki Point Beach - 18 min drive

Getting around

  • St. Thomas (SPB-St. Thomas Seaplane Base) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • Magen's Bay Beach Bar & Cafe - 4 min drive
  • Green House Bar & Restaurant - 9 min drive
  • Taphus - 8 min drive
  • Bumpas - 8 min drive
  • Rum Island Pub - 8 min drive

Reviews

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Karen G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Christmas at Villa Joie de Vivre
We had an amazing week at Joie de Vivre. Katherine and Steve are absolutely amazing hosts. Their home is gorgeous and it was the perfect place to celebrate Christmas and an anniversary. The location is spectacular! The home has everything you need and more. Katherine's communication is immediate and incredibly informative. We loved everything about our stay. It gets 10 stars from our family! We would most definitely stay here again. Thank you, Katherine and Steve!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

David B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stay at Joie de Vivre, St. Thomas
We are going home today after an amazing 9 day stay at Villa Joie de Vivre. To say that this is a luxurious villa would be an understatement. The villa has a million dollar view of the Caribbean that took our breath away every time we walked out on the lanai. The owner Katherine was so accommodating. We texted each other almost daily, many times just to tell her how much fun we were having. The villa is equipped with absolutely everything you will need to grill, go to the beach, to watch movies, play games, etc. Our entire family would give this property 5 stars without any hesitation. We would love the opportunity to stay here again. Dave & Colleen
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

alex n.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Week in Paradise!
The week at this villa was even better than the pictures. Our family of 5 with 3 teenagers loved the space, the amazing views, Caribbean breeze on deck, pool after beach. R&R! Great location up road from gorgeous Magen’s beach, perfectly situated. We’ll be back!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicole K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Villa Joie de Vivre!
This property is phenomenal and Katherine our host went above and beyond to make sure everything was up to par. The property itself sat in a gated community where you always felt safe. We had all the amenities we could possibly ever need- often felt like I was at home. In addition, you had amazing views of Megan’s bay and the BVIs. Was close to many pristine beaches and Red Hook where you could catch the ferry over to St. John’s. In the future my family and myself would love to stay at Villa Joie de Vivre again and we would recommend it to anyone traveling to St. Thomas. Thank you Katherine for sharing your lovely home with my family!!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christopher C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect house in paradise!
I can't say enough about this house and owner! The location is amazing and the house had everything you could ever want..from a well stocked kitchen to everything you need for your beach adventure. The views were amazing. We spent every evening out on the porch watching the moon illuminate the water and the sunrise every morning rising over Tortola in the distance. We have stayed in many VRBOs, but this is by far the best we have ever stayed in. The owner was very helpful and communicated with us prior to our arrival and even as we were on our way back home. We hope to be back soon!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023

About the host

Hosted by Katherine Shegrud

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We have always been St Thomas enthusiasts! We moved from Northern Virginia where we had lived for 15 years, and had lived in the Bay Area of California and Puerto Rico previously. We wanted a peaceful, private and ocean view setting for our villa, and Joie De Vivre is perfect for indoor and outdoor living that provides us with the exceptionally serene and exquisite ocean viewing tapestry. We completed construction and finishing of Villa Joie De Vivre in 2014, and are the original owners.

Why they chose this property

You will wake in the morning and bring your coffee to our grand lanai to join the sweet air from the fresh ocean breeze, Caribbean warmth and the many types of birds flying or singing within view. The usual sounds from you and your party will be silence at the natural beauty and everchanging seascape, and laughter as you recount yesterday's events and plan to do more today.

We looked at lots all over St. Thomas and on both sides of the Peterborg peninsula, and fell in love with the ocean and down island view, fresh ocean breeze and tranquil setting of Joie De Vivre. We could not have picked a better place to live or to vacation. We also enjoy swimming, paddle boarding or just talking while using noodles in the calm, clear ocean water. Magen's Bay is just a one mile drive from our villa. The crystal clear blue water is amazing, and most times we are in the water, brown pelicans dive nearby to catch little minnows and we usually see a leatherback turtle or two swimming just 20-30 feet away.

What makes this property unique

Every day we are home we feel caressed by the quiet and peaceful setting -- gentle waves washing up against the coastline below us, lush tropical plants and palms that provide bountiful color and sway in the breeze, and a fabulous 'one in a million' down island view -- all soothing to the soul. We rest and play here like no other place on earth. The fresh, soft air that flows to us from the ocean will help us live until we are 110, it is virgin air! We also like the feel and friendliness of a small community and Sydney's Fancy and St. Thomas are just that. We are just a few miles drive to the ferries that go to St. John, the BVIs and to Water Island, all amazing islands and great day trips. We have three great kids and three grandkids, and the trips they and their families take down here are wonderful and memory makers. They can't wait for their next trip to ' their villa' :-)

Languages:

English, French

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