La Mer - Carolina (RT 108)

4 Bedrooms | 4.5 Baths | 10 Max. Guests

One could not imagine a more glorious view than the one from the elegant perch of La Mer. This stucco mediterranean 4 bedroom villa rises up from the hillside of Bordeaux Mountain on unspoiled St. John. From this incredible perch, you are as high as you can get without being a bird in flight. Views extend from Jost Van Dyke and Sandy Cay to the North to Virgin Gorda, all the way down the string of pearls known as the Virgin Islands.
	This new 4 bedroom luxury home is located down a private paved road that is heavily shaded with tropical trees and fauna. The glamorous house is tastefully appointed with original artwork and exotic elements such as bamboo stakes held in urns, African sculpture, and bronze herons. The thoughtful design creates harmony between the indoor and outdoor space and enhances the romance of the spectacular setting.
The inviting pool is set in a sheltered courtyard between two pods. It opens into the breathtaking views and offers a cool retreat after a day on one of St. John's glorious beaches and is also a great place to soak and stargaze on balmy nights.
	This designer decorated home offers glorious surprises at every turn. At once inviting and exotic, with a lush, rich color scheme set off by light bamboo furnishings, this home offers a king size four poster bed in the master bedroom and a gorgeous stone shower large enough for two, offering views all the way to Virgin Gorda. The other 3 bedrooms offer equally appealing furnishings and baths and all have magnificent views.
The kitchen is a gourmet's delight with beautiful custom ash cabinetry, granite countertops, and an island bar large enough for an indoor meal. The room opens up with large doors onto a covered balcony with a dining table and comfortable seating. The view is spellbinding.
	The color scheme and furnishings throughout the house create a sensual aura that blends effortlessly with the tropical surroundings. The breakfast bar invites casual meals and company around the kitchen. It is at once elegant and comfortable.
The traditional Caribbean style great room encompasses the kitchen, sitting area and breakfast bar. it opens, with large doors, onto a balcony with a dining table.
	The living area in the great room opens onto the balcony, and beyond...
With a choice of three separate eating areas and a gourmet kitchen, planning a meal and setting the stage is as much of a joy as sitting down to enjoy it.
	The melon stucco and mediterranean tiled courtyard achieves elegance, glamour and harmony with the natural surroundings. Semi-private spaces and eating areas invite guests to relax.
La Mer easily sleeps up to 10 persons but is as wonderful for a romantic escape for two as it is for a large group of friends. This is a non smoking home and is not ideal for small children. It is, however, everything that we promise and more...
	The lower level queen bedroom is surrounded by light and glorious views. All of the bedrooms are elegantly appointed with details of warmth and luxury. They have ceiling fans and private bathrooms with stone showers.
The pool level bedroom on the south side of the house is furnished with two trundle beds, providing comfortable sleeping quarters for up to four children and doubling as a family sitting room, and a cool retreat from the sunny pool deck.
	The upstairs queen bedroom is open to fabulous views. Like all of the bedrooms, it has a private balcony with comfortable chairs. The bedrooms are as generous in space and luxury as 5-star retreat.
All of the bedrooms open onto a large private deck with magnificent views.
	All furnishings at La Mer are of the highest quality, in order to create an ambiance of simple elegance and natural comfort. The dining area outdoors, on a covered deck with one of the most magnificent island views around, is unforgettable. Sitting here, sharing the space with loved ones, is an experience to cherish forever. La Mer is a non-smoking villa.
Search the world and you will not find a more incredible view!!!

Beds

Baths

Location

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Max Guests

4.5

Carolina (RT 108)

$3,850/1-4
$4,375/5-6
$4,550/7-8

$3,325/1-4
$3,850/5-6
$4,375/7-8

$4,830/1-8

In Season Dec. 15, 2010 - April 15, 2011 Off Season April 16 - Dec. 14, 2011
Holiday Weeks Christmas, New Year's, and Presidents Weeks

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Amenities
Internet	IPod Base Station	Kids allowed
Pool	Safe	Audio Sound System
TV	Washer/Dryer

Testimonials

We could not have dreamed a better family vacation. La Mer was even better than advertised. Thanks so very much. I suspect we will be back some day, although probably not for the most expensive, crowded week of the year on st. John!

Sean , 01/2012

Came to St. John in 2009, the place was beautiful, everything was so excellent. Here at La Mer it is so beautiful. We had a relaxing time. This villa is unbelievable. Thanks for making it a special time. We love it here now more than ever, because our son was married here yesterday on Trunk Bay! It was amazing! What a view from here and everywhere! Hope we can come back again and stay here! Thank you for all your kindness!

Gary and Pat Jessup , 06/2011

Thank you for sharing this breathtaking spot with us! We fell in love with St. John 6 years ago and have returned nearly every year since to enjoy the beauty of the beaches, the snorkelling and all the adventures we have here. La Mer is the most stunning villa and we feel so fortunate to have stayed here! I couldn’t wait to get up in the morning and soak in the views; the deck off the master bedroom became my favorite spot for reading and enjoying the delicious breezes. Your home is so beautifully designed and decorated. You’ve created a magical oasis here! It will be heartbreaking to leave it today, but we have wonderful memories of this visit that we will cherish always! Thank you!

The Jelks Family , 04/2011

What a memorable birthday here at La Mer! I am delighted to be here with my fabulous family. Choose not to watch TV -- only great views, ocean breezes, and more views. A beautifully and thoughtfully designed and decorated villa couldn’t get any better! Thank you for opening your home for the enjoyment of others! A suggestion for other visitors, the time flies by, enjoy every minute! Thanks again!

The Ward Family , 03/2011

All we can say is “WOW!” We’ve been to the islands before but this home is the favorite with amazing views! We came for spring break and to celebrate 3 birthdays! We had a great time at Trunk Bay with lots of snorkelling. I definitely recommend eating at Island Blues; they have the best fish-n-chips. Aqua Bistro is great too! Go to Skinny Legs, we had a good meal there. The best snorkelling for us was at Leinster Bay. It’s a short hike, but well worth the peaceful beach. We saw a mongoose, I swam next to a turtle and watched an enormous eagle ray glide through the water. Also watched a turtle pull a crab out of a shell, pretty amazing! Barracudas would swim up to shore along with many other fish! Hike up a ways to view the ruins, spectacular! We recommend Captain Steve at Sea and Ski! We went snorkelling at the Indians and the caves, really awesome, everyone has to go there! Pirates Bight was a relaxing and peaceful place. We hit the Willy T for lunch and it was good! Captain Steve took us to Sandy Spit. Renting a boat is definitely the way to go! You have got to get out on a boat and see the islands. Ah, Cinnamon Bay…beautiful! My personal favorite beach! Cruz Bay is fun at night, great shopping and food. Thank you for sharing your home. We love it!

Kent, Julie, Karri, Aubrey, Jaime , 03/2011

Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful villa home. We had a fabulous time on St. John and here in this great house. We come every year to St. John and stay as long as we can manage, and this has been a very special stay given the beauty of La Mer. It is so convenient to all our favorites. Right in the middle with the spokes out to the best beaches, North, South, and East. The house makes everything easy too and what a great kitchen! Be sure to go out with Rick and Robin on Long Distance for a sail and snorkel. They are great! Be sure to get to Francis and of course Cinnamon Bays, but go east and snorkel Haulover and go to Miss Vie’s, then don’t miss Salt Pond Bay and Lameshur Bay. Thank you.

Ruth, Robert, Trillium , Oxford, NH , 03/2011

The Sell family found your villa, La Mer, to be the BEST yet! It is everything we hoped for--Glorious! We have been coming to St. John for four years now and this being our fourth, brought our kids. We also had very high expectations since this was our first trip with the "young ones"! La Mer surpasses all of those expectations--absolutely STUNNING with its beautifully decorated rooms and extremely superb views! We all found that we "saw" or discovered something new every day in this villa--whether it be a painting, a gadget, a trinket or just "tinkgs"! fabulous! The north shore beaches are always gorgeous and always so much fun to introduce VI "Virgins" to them! My family voted that Cinammon Beach is the most beautiful and saved it to back to for our last day. As far as snorkeling, we were advised to go to Salt Pond. Well, it proved to be the best snorkeling all week! We saw rays, turtles, tarpin, starfish, squid, scuttlefish, and a huge barracuda! WOW! We all enjoyed coming back from our beach days, jumping in the pool and conversation with cocktails about our days' events. My husband and I love to "island stare" on the porch in the a.m. and later in the evening. We also enjoyed great music from "Island Blues" on several starlit nights. What an AMAZING week! Thanks so much!

Sell Family , 04/2010

We came to St. John for spring break with our three children. Our expectations were high for La Mer and for St. John and neither left us disappointed. If you are just arriving here, we have some recommendations that represent the highlights of our stay:

--be sure to snorkel at Salt Pond Bay.

--Go to Maho Bay later in the day. We went before sunset and had the beach to ourselves. Great snorkeling too.

--Take all day sail and snorkel on Breath. In addition to great sailing, we visiting some great snorkeling spots.

Our thanks go out to the owners for sharing their home with us. The memories created here will last generations in our family.

Don and Gima Lezarri , Pittsburgh, PA , 03/2010

We had a trip of a lifetime with memories that we will treasure forever! We came to celebrate a wedding and we were able to share a week together in paradise! You home is breathtaking. It is by far the most beautiful we have ever staying in. There are so many pictures we have taken with your 87-year-old "young" mother here with us. We wanted for nothing. Everything was perfect!

The White Family , 02/2010

Thank you so much for another wonderful stay at LaMer! This was our third stay here; it was the best yet! We chartered a boat to experience the lovely BVI's too! We highly recommend them! Thanks again for the amazing views and relaxing vacation!
Deale's , 08/2009

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