Drakes View

View off of balcony

Drake's View is a luxury villa that has the same vista named by the Caribbean Travel magazine as “the best view in the Caribbean” - a spectacular view of the British Virgin Islands and the East Shore of St. John. One to four couples or a large family will have ample room for privacy, and relaxation.
Enter Drakes View
Drake's View is a four bedroom, 4.5 bath villa with a tile patio, heated swimming pool, and hot tub. Four additional tile decks, a large tiled front porch, and a separate cottage terrace provide ample outdoor lounging areas. One of the bedrooms is in a separate cottage.
Drakes view outdore dining

Drake's View is centrally located on Bordeaux Mt. the highest point in St. John (almost 1300 feet) and is surrounded by lush vegetation. The roads leading to there are all paved and the villa is surrounded by lush local vegetation. It is a six minute drive to the VI National Park north shore beaches; three minutes to the Reef Bay Trail; seven minutes to Coral Bay; fifteen minutes the Cruz Bay; and is one-quarter mile from Château Bordeaux, one of the island's great restaurants. From the front door, you can hike the Bordeaux Mountain Trail to secluded Lameshur Beach in one hour.

Drakes View balcony

The traditional architecture of the house entrance with yellow stucco, red roof, and simple columns contrasts with a dramatic facade of glass along the east wall. No matter where you look in the house or cottage, you see Coral Bay, the valley of Estate Carolina, Drake's Passage, and the British Virgin Islands. On a clear day, you can see the Baths at Virgin Gorda. Rainbows, mangrove cuckoos, kestrels and red tailed hawks are common sights.

Drakes View living area

Drake's View has the ambiance of a home rather than a rental. The large great room is furnished with Indonesian, American antiques, and contemporary, comfortable, plantation style furniture. Local art is featured throughout the house.

Drakes View dining with a view

Drakes View kitchen
The well equipped kitchen is very spacious and includes one of two dining areas.
Drakes View kitchen with a view

Each bedroom has air conditioning, a private bath and Swedish TempurPedic mattresses.Three bedrooms have queen sized beds and one has a king, convertible to twins.

sitting area

Master Bedroom for Drakes View

Master bedroom with a view

bathroom

All the bathrooms are the same with tiled showers and plenty of cabinet space.

bathroom

bedroom with a view

Drakes View bedroom with a view

porcj
Cottage with separate bedroom.
Drakes View cottage bedroom

Cottage bedroom

spa and pool view

view from pool and spa

Amenities

Phone & Answering Machine, Air Conditioned Bedrooms and Ceiling Fans in every room, Cable TV, VCR, DVD, Stereo, CD Player, WIFI/DSL, Full Kitchen with Cooking Utensils, Microwave, Blender, Coffee Grinder, Drip Coffee Maker, Coffee Presspot, Traditional expresso Pot, Toaster, Dishwasher, Refrigerator with ice Maker, a Pack and Play Play Pen, High Chair, Linens, Washer, Dryer, Ironing Board & Iron, Private Hot Tub, Private Heated Pool, Gas Grill (BBQ), an Outdoor Shower, Beach Chairs, Coolers and Beach Towels.

Guests are met at St. John ferry by the agent. Complimentary beverages, cheese, and crackers on arrival. Easy access via a paved drive and roadway. Chef services are available on the island. Weekly cleaning is included for all stays of two weeks or greater.


view of Coral Bay, East End St John and the British Virgin Islands


Floor Plans

Upper level of Drakes View

Upper Level

Lower level of Drakes View

Lower Level


spa and pool



Drakes View pool

Drakes View Pool and Spa

sunset
sunset view

Full Moon

click for full moon dates
Click on moon for Full Moon dates


Drakes View into Coral Bay, East End and the BVI's

Rates

  
1-4 Persons
5-6 Persons
7-8 Persons
High Season- Mid December to 1 week after Easter
  
$5950/wk
$5950/wk
$5950/wk
  
$850/nt
$850/nt
$850/nt
Low Season - 1 week after Easter to Mid December
  
$3,500/wk
$3,875/wk
$4,250/wk
  
$530/nt
$585/nt
$640/nt
Thanksgiving Week (up to 8 guests): 5,250 $750/nt
Christmas and New Year's Weeks (up to 8 guests): $6,950/wk 995/nt

Nightly rates require a 4 day minimum.
Rates are subject to change

A $300 damage deposit is required.

Pets are NOT allowed and there is No Smoking at the villa.

Email for Availability

Please include your phone number, location and time zone in your email. Dorothy or Fernando Micheletti will be happy to call you back and answer any questions or concerns you might have.


Deposit and Cancellation Policy

A check in the amount of 50% of the total rental fee is required upon booking your reservation. The balance, is due 60 days prior to your arrival date.

Cancellation policy: Reservations canceled up to 60 days before arrival will incur a 20% handling fee. No refund for cancellations made within 60 days of your arrival unless we can rebook the space. Please call for details. Because of this strict policy, we urge you to obtain travelers cancellation insurance to prevent loss if sickness, hurricane, airline failure, or unforeseen events that change your plans.

*Special Storm Policy- August, September, October
If the eminent threat of a hurricane causes you to cancel your trip to Drakesview, you will receive full credit towards another available off-season rental within one year. If your stay at Drakesview is interrupted by the eminent threat of a hurricane, and you have a week or more of your stay remaining, you will receive full credit of the unused portion towards another available off-season rental within one year. If you have less than one week remaining, you will receive a full, prorated refund of the unused portion of your rental. You will not be permitted to remain in Drakesview during eminent threat of a hurricane.

Drakesview is a privately owned home. As a guest at Drakesview you agree that we, the owners, will not be responsible for an unlikely event such as accident, injury or the loss of money, jewelry or valuables of any kind. Drakesview is a not intended for parties or groups larger than those renting the house. We ask that you respect our home as if it is your own. Please come and enjoy the St. John lifestyle.

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