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A Playful, Private Villa & Retreat Center that sleeps 20 comfortably

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Outdoor pool
9 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi
Terrace/patio
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

9 bedrooms8 bathrooms

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast available
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Pet friendly
    Pet friendly
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Parking available
    Parking available

About this property

Entire place

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

A Playful, Private Villa & Retreat Center that sleeps 20 comfortably

A private and funky one of a kind villa and retreat center overlooking the ocean, Spirit on the Water is nestled into the cliffs on the northeast side of St. Thomas in the Virgin Islands. This retreat includes three main pods built into the cliffs along the ocean's edge, offering 9 bedrooms, 10 bathrooms, and multiple indoor and outdoor common areas. The Main Villa, The Vision, and The Treehouse are connected by shared decks and community spaces, perfect for everything from yoga and stargazing to hanging out by the fire pit next to the infinity-edged pool.

The Main Villa
The Main Villa is the heart of the property. As you walk through the arches from the driveway, a serene mountainside courtyard reveals itself to your right. A few more steps, and you find an expansive open kitchen with an ocean backdrop to your left. Just outside the glass doors, coral stone decking paves the way to a stunning glass-tiled infinity-edge pool. This communal area includes plenty of comfortable seating and dining areas. The Main Villa features 5 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms:

The Dream Suite:
- Ocean and pool front bedroom
- Private deck with seating
- Duxianna Queen Bed with high-quality sheets
- Two twin day beds for lounging or extra sleeping
- Private bathroom with ocean-view shower
- AC, ceiling fans, and tower fans
- Desk and chair
- Bookcases with interesting reads

The Blue Moon Room:
- Ocean and pool front
- Small oceanfront deck with hammock
- Queen bed with soft linens
- Twin daybed for extra sleeping
- Bathroom just around the corner with a skylight shower
- AC, ceiling fans, and tower fans

The Wellness Room:
Quaint oceanfront room off the courtyard
- Small deck overlooking the yoga deck and ocean
- Two twin beds
- Desk and chair
- Ceiling fan and tower fans

The Loft:
- Cozy room for one off the backside of the courtyard
- Twin bed with comfy sheets
- Chair and trunk
- Tower fan and ceiling fan

The Branch:
- Upstairs, inside the entrance
- Large windows with courtyard and ocean views
- One Queen bed and two twin beds
- Private, spacious bathroom with shower
- AC, ceiling fans, and tower fans
- Two entrances, connecting to the deck of The Treehouse

The Main Villa also includes The Celestial Room, a large living, meeting, and playroom with a candle-filled fireplace, Smart TV, and comfortable seating to enjoy ocean views.

The dramatic open kitchen is open to the courtyard on one side and the beautiful coastline on the other, fully equipped, including an icemaker. A kitchenette behind the great room features additional catering needs with a sink, refrigerator, microwave, and toaster oven.

The glass-tiled saltwater swimming pool is 32’ x 18’ with an infinity edge and a 10ft x 5ft lounging ledge. The area includes pool floats and comfortable outdoor seating around a firepit. Steps lead down to a large yoga deck suspended over the oceanfront jungle, with yoga mats, blocks, straps, and bolsters available. Just off the yoga deck is a stairway down to The Vision.

The Vision
The Vision is a unique 3-bedroom, 5-bathroom cliffside villa with a large community room and wraparound balconies offering unparalleled ocean and star views.

Upper Level:
- Large glass family room with open-air balconies
- White baby grand piano, ample seating, 18th-century daybed, large plasma Smart TV
- 1.5 bathrooms with a shower offering full ocean views
- Sunset terrace with seating
- Adjacent kitchen with refrigerator, microwave, toaster, gas stove, oven, kettle, and coffee pot
- Indoor and outdoor seating

Lower Level:
Rise and Shine Sunrise Deck with wraparound balconies and a sunrise seating terrace

The Ostrich Room:
- Oceanfront corner room with surrounding decks
- King bed and one twin or three twin beds with comfy sheets
- Private bathroom with ocean-view shower
- AC, ceiling fans, and tower fans

The Lamb Room:
- Oceanfront room
- Two twin beds with comfy sheets
- Bookcase
- Private bathroom with shower
- AC, ceiling fans, and tower fans

The Moo Room:
- Corner room with ocean views on two sides
- Queen bed with comfy sheets
- Private bathroom with ocean-view shower
- Small private deck with stairway to the upper-level kitchen
- AC, ceiling fans, and tower fans

With the constant breeze coming off the ocean and the sound of the waves crashing along the shoreline, the ACs are seldom needed. All bedrooms are supplied with soft linens, bath towels, and beach towels.

The Treehouse
The Treehouse is a large studio apartment to the right of the driveway, overlooking the ocean. It features:
- Small kitchenette with refrigerator, sink, and microwave
- Queen bed, two twin beds, and a twin daybed
- Table and chairs
- AC, ceiling fans, and tower fans
- Large semi-outdoor bathroom with magical ocean-view shower
- Balcony with hammock chairs, connected to the Main Villa via The Branch
- Oceanfront deck with seating for dining


Accommodations
We can arrange beds to accommodate 8 couples in queen beds in separate rooms upon request.

Additional Services
Spirit on the Water aims to exceed your expectations. An on-site property manager is available for assistance and privacy. We offer support for business needs like printing or mailing documents, and pre-arrival and concierge services are available for an additional fee.

Transportation
We are happy to recommend a taxi service that we work with frequently. If you decide to rent a vehicle, we recommend a jeep or a vehicle with higher suspension as the roads on St. Thomas can sometimes be tricky.

Amenities
Automatic generator to ensure continuous electricity
State-of-the-art water filtration system revitalizing collected rainwater
High-speed wireless internet throughout the villa
Our property manager lives on-site and is available anytime to help with any questions, directions, or recommendations you may need! We have no pets but you can bring yours with you if you like!

Atmosphere
Spirit on the Water is a loving environment - a home away from home for you to be you, where perfect is overrated, feelings are honored, and joy just is.








Property manager

June Miller

Languages

English, French

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Massages

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Limo/town car service
  • Car recommended

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Paper towels
  • Coffee grinder
  • Spices
  • Blender

Dining

  • Breakfast available for a fee

Bedrooms

  • 9 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 8 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Outdoor shower
  • Towels provided
  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet paper
  • Soap
  • Shampoo

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV
  • Games
  • Stereo
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 3 total pets
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Note from host: Outdoors ONLY PLEASE!

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Chef
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the ocean
  • Near the sea
  • On the waterfront
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Water sports equipment
  • Tennis on site
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Scuba diving 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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets allowed
Welcoming dogs and cats only
3 total pets

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 97
Note from host: Talk to June before arrival event fee may be added
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

A Retreat Center Built Into the Cliffs With Energy Galore!
A Playful Private Villa Retreat Center sleeps 20 comfortably

About the neighborhood

Map
St. Thomas, Virgin Island

What's nearby

  • Magens Bay Beach - 12 min drive
  • Coki Point Beach - 13 min drive
  • Lindquist Beach - 14 min drive
  • Coral World Ocean Park - 14 min drive
  • Sapphire Beach - 15 min drive

Getting around

  • St. Thomas (SPB-St. Thomas Seaplane Base) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Magen's Bay Beach Bar & Cafe - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Sapphire Beach Bar - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Northside Grind - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does A Playful, Private Villa & Retreat Center that sleeps 20 comfortably have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is A Playful, Private Villa & Retreat Center that sleeps 20 comfortably pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 3 total).

What time is check-in at A Playful, Private Villa & Retreat Center that sleeps 20 comfortably?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A Playful, Private Villa & Retreat Center that sleeps 20 comfortably?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is A Playful, Private Villa & Retreat Center that sleeps 20 comfortably located?

Situated on the waterfront, this villa is within 3 mi (5 km) of Mahogany Run Golf Course, Pineapple Beach, and Coki Point Beach. Magens Bay Beach and Sapphire Beach are also within 6 mi (10 km).

A Playful, Private Villa & Retreat Center that sleeps 20 comfortably Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 34 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 34 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 34 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 34 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 34 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey S., Manasquan, NJ USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Business Partner Retreat
Spirit on the Water is a magical villa. Our group has travelled to numerous locations for our annual business meeting event but no other place compares. The accommodations, location and beauty are spectacular. there are large open spaces both inside and out. The pool is fantastic. We love it.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kara S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great property for a large group!
Amazing property to celebrate my husband’s 40th Birthday with friends! Property manager was also super helpful!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey S., Manasquan, NJ USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect accommodations for our event
Our group consisted of 19 business partners. The villa provided several opportunities for meeting space in a variety of settings. The views are fantastic and the property is terrific. If we could make one improvement it would be to have better wi-fi service but this is a common challenge when traveling to unique private and secluded locations. We very much enjoyed our stay and hope to return.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Colleen M.

Liked: Cleanliness
"Let the Fun Continue" Family Vacation
Very nice experience, as a family. Room to spread out. The property manager was attentive and helpful. The pool is unheated - be prepared for the "polar plunge" and the kitchen appliances need updating. The beds could use new mattress pads and linens. You need to like cats.. alot!!
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Colin C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Stay
Amazing property. Great staff. Easy check-in. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

John P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing location
One of the most amazing, unique stays I’ve ever had! Thank you to Earl for helping out with all of our needs throughout our stay. Book without hesitation!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lori S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Couples trip
Just finished a 4 night stay at Spirit on the Water with 7 couples. The communal space and views makes this home very special. There is so much privacy and each couple had their own space. Special shout out to Tanner and DiAnn Love who took care of us from booking to the minute we left. Highly recommend for group!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robin A., Minnesota USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Christmas break vacation
We were a group of 8 adults and 8 children. The children range in age 18 months to 13 years old. The home was perfect for our group. Spacious and enough beds and baths for everyone.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Phuong N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Magnificent View
Huge, beautiful home with breathtaking view of ocean, sunset, and sunrise. Fully equipped with everything you need to cook, sleep, shower, or just relax and do nothing. Loved it and would definitely return. Thank you for sharing it with us.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Carla R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet and relaxing
Our host was so accommodating and kind. Anything we needed was there or was sent for for us. What an amazing view to wake up to and go to sleep to everyday. I would definitely recommend this property for a fun group if people.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lyndsay Rebecca W.

Liked: Cleanliness
TRUELY A GEM! Tranquil, Healing, & Pure JOY
WOW WOW WOW! WHERE do I even BEGIN? I am still in la-la land & I've been home for 4 days. Spirit On The Water is by far the most special place I have ever stayed with my family - My husband & son. We had the time of our lives in the Virgin Islands. We woke up, enjoyed SOTW & the gorgeous infinity pool. You feel as if you're floating cliffside, in a pool, but in the ocean. It's incredible! The villa was gorgeously decorated with so much uniqueness & love. The colors were happy, vibrant, & you can tell there are so many special memories in this place. I literally did not want to leave!!! We hopped around St. Thomas & St. John & the book of recommendations were so helpful! Diann & Chaz were so helpful & resourceful during our stay & I feel like I will stay in touch for life! We were able to ask them so many questions & contribute towards some of their additional services which helped us save time & enjoy our vacation versus going to the grocery. Tanner was incredible to work with in regards to getting all booked & my many questions. He acted with such urgency & was so accommodating. Everyone was just incredible & whomever is reading this review - PLEASE KNOW YOU ARE STAYING IN A ONE-OF-KIND place that is truly magical & irreplaceable. It has wonderful privacy where it's located as well as the home's layout. It is huge! The outdoor private shower that overlooks the water was one of my very favorites. The pictures are amazing but do not do it justice. We WILL BE BACK AGAIN! Thank you June & your team for having such love for us & for SOTW. My son think's he's a famous celebrity ;) AND my husband & I were able to take a step back from our career's & demands & enjoy simple beauty. TRUELY A GEM!

10/10 Excellent

Arie B.

Liked: Cleanliness
The service was excellent, everything was great
It is a trip that will never be forgotten. Our group had a blast , house were very clean. Accommodations were great, my group are still talking about the experience of this trip
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

James T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Incredible views! Private and comfortable
Great location, very comfortable. Niko, property manager, was helpful and friendly - their recommended driver, Carol, was great. Recommended for a large group.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Patrick L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing Babymoon with Friends
My wife and I brought a group of friends with us to Spirit on the Water (SOTW) for a much needed post-COVID vacation (we were all fortunate to be vaccinated early). We had an amazing time at SOTW. We had a smaller group (11ppl), so there was an enormous amount of unused space. If we could have brought more ppl, the price point would have been perfect. The place is as nice as the YouTube video looks (check it out on the listing if you haven't yet). The infinity pool overlooking the ocean is gorgeous. The large courtyard was a great dining area for our group, we only used 1 of the 2 long tables, so double the ppl would be easily supported. If you are going to stay for more than a few days (which I would recommend doing), you should rent cars instead of doing taxis. This place is a little off the beaten path (which adds to the charm), and renting cars made our excursions much more hassle-free. Amazing beaches and ferries to the other islands are a 20min drive away. The house is a perfect mix of nature and comfort. Each bedroom has its own AC which kept us plenty cool when we slept at night. Special shoutout to Niko who was an awesome host while we were there! Hit me up if you ever make your way to North Carolina!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Laura E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Work group
We had a great time. It was a beautiful place
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lauren B., Chicago, IL

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolute paradise
This property was absolutely incredible. I can say for certain I have never stayed anywhere quite so beautiful as Spirit on the Water. The property is so spacious with room for every guest to spread out and have their own space but with a common area large enough for everyone to gather together. Further, Niko and Nick were incredibly helpful during our stay! We absolutely loved them and will absolutely be returning.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

James L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Best rental ever
I stayed with a group of friends and it was absolutely amazing. Even more magical than the pictures and video make it look. We all constantly stopped and looked at each other to say "I'm so happy right now!" It is a little isolated so having Nick and Nico around to help organize transportation was huge. There are other houses with amazing views, but I don't think there are any options that have such an expansive panorama without another manmade structure in sight.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Grant F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Outstanding Visit and Stay
You will not be disappointed in booking this stunning property! We throughly enjoyed our stay and will definitely be returning. The property is every spread out and each location offers something unique and different. Excellent for entertaining large group. The infinity pool was most enjoyable and you cannot beat the magnificent views!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Julie M.

Stunning Views!
Our family of four (kids 13 and 10) just returned from a 10 day stay at Spirit on the Water. It was wonderful! The views are breathtaking and the pool area can't be beat. The house is uniquely designed and is a special creative space where you can relax and unwind. It's just a short drive to Red Hook and Magen's Bay, where we spent quite a bit of time - so once you get used to the drive to the house it's very easy to get around. The hike close to the house is worth the trek too. June and Ed are lovely people and are there if you need something, but also allow you to have your privacy. We'd return in a heartbeat!
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2016

2/10 Terrible

Maureen C.

Not What Was Advertised
After reading the reviews of this property, we thought it sounded great - unfortunately we were wrong. Yes, the views are spectacular and the pool is great. However, there were more negatives than positives: apparently the owners had 15 family members staying with them while we were there and we didn't realize from the description of the house that we would share a glass wall with the owners outdoor kitchen and courtyard - where the family spent most of their time. So, unfortunately, what happened during our stay left a sour taste in all our mouths. We wanted this to be a spectacular vacation with our adult children and it turned into a nightmare. Here are some highlights: a child wondered into our bedroom looking for their clothes just as I was getting out of the shower (with a towel wrapped around me - thank God), one of their dogs kept jumping into the pool which led to people trying to get the dog out of the pool, the noise level from their side was outrageous, my son and his wife woke very early each morning to noisy children and family squabbles, someone playing the music a little too loud, etc. The dogs did greet us each time we left and came back - by barking at us. The winding stairs and circuitous walk to your living area, insufficient hot water, no locks on the exterior doors, the grill didn't work (nor the TV in the living room). One of our party had to be taken to urgent care because of a serious allergic reaction to one of the roaming cats, one person had diarrhea for 2 days (not sure what that was from), and another person left 2 days early; and our son was almost eaten alive by mosquitos. Also, don't say in your description that the "yoga" deck is part of the package because I was told that it was for the owner's use but we could use it if they weren't using it. I'm assuming that it would have been quieter if they didn't have all of their children and grandchildren there but we PAID for peace and serenity or whatever other adjectives are used in the description and it turned out to be like living in a COMMUNE. I doubt if this will find its way to the website reviews but my husband and I had to have our say. It's not what you expect and let me not forget the "sewer" smell inside the house from the house manager watering the plants on their side of the "wall" with grey water that was used from the rinse cycle of the washing machines. It turned from a "once in a lifetime vacation" with our children into a nightmare and we paid high

10/10 Excellent

Philip F.

Excellent Vacation!
We just returned from our stay at Spirit on the Water and my take away is Wow! The owners (Ed & June) could not have been nicer or more accommodating. The house was perfect for our party of four. We cooked in several dinners and made use of the grill that is on the deck. In nice weather, which was most of the time, we ate at the table on the deck. You really could not have a nicer view than from Spirit on the Water. By the end of the week we were so relaxed from our stressful lives that the big event of the afternoon was to track the random airplane flying to Tortola or fishing boat passing through! The pool was wonderful and very private accessed by only our party. I can't give Spirit on the Water enough stars but I will end by saying that we will definitely return.

8/10 Good

Sharon S.

Skilliter
Peaceful and calming. Best view on island. Much thanks to Ed and June