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Rates | E-mail | Guest Comments | Policies & Reservations | Floor Plan On the island of St. John Virgin Islands, there are few vacation homes as dramatically beautiful as Maison Miele. This three bedroom, 3 bath masonry and stone home was designed by well-known architect Glen Speer to complement the spectacular and very private waterfront setting in Coral Bay, St. John. |
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Composed
of two buildings separated by terraces and set beside an 8 x 30 foot
pool, surrounded by tropical plantings and masses of bouganvillea, this
Virgin Island rental villa, perches just 75 feet above that clear blue
Caribbean Sea. Pelicans fly by at eye level, and frigate birds soar
the thermals. |
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Salt
Pond, one of St. John National Park's most beautiful sandy beaches,
is a mere mile away, but you may not want to leave your villa. There
is a deep level of relaxation reached when floating in the pool, gazing
out at the nearby islands and watching hummingbirds dart among the flowers
that makes it difficult to work up any desire to go anywhere. You hear
almost nothing but the surf, the trade winds rustling the palms, and
perhaps your favorite cd on the stereo. |
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Maison Miele entry is a big porch with seating for reading and outdoor dining. |
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Passing
through the signature entryway and sitting in the great room of the
main house is like being on the bridge of a ship. You are surrounded
by walls of windows that allow the constant trade winds to cool the
house. As you sit on the hand-painted Sloop Jones sofa cushions that
echo the shifting colors of the water below, you look to Ram's Head
on your right, ahead to the east end of St. John and the US Virgin Islands
of Leduck and Flanigan, and beyond to the British Virgin Islands. Sailboat
and motorboats passing to and fro complete the picture. Rainbows are
not uncommon-watch for "doubles". |
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The
kitchen has water views on three sides. If you can tear yourself away
from gazing out, you'll find everything from lobster pots to blenders
to Subzero fridge and freezer (one each!). |
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The
counters are spacious. There is plenty of room to work, and the corian
counters and mahogany cabinets make it a pretty place to slice and dice.
Then again, you are on vacation, and while secluded, Maison Miele is
not isolated. If what you most like for dinner is reservations, Coral
Bay restaurants (and shops) are only minutes away. |
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AMENITIES
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Great
Views |
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The
views don't stop in the living room. There are two bedrooms at opposite
ends of the house, (one with a king bed, one prepared for you either
as two twins or as a king), each with full bath. Both have stunning
views of sea, sky, and islands. |
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Wake
up in the master bedroom to a beautiful view. |
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The
master bedroom has a king bed. |
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The
master bathroom. |
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The
second bedroom has two twins beds or can be made as a king bed. |
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The
second bedroom view. |
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The
second bathroom. |
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For
those of you who simply can't leave it all behind there is an office
off the great room with a fax/telephone. This room also has a futon
that is a quiet space to read, or that opens to a double bed for an
extra person. |
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View
from the cottage. |
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The
spacious cottage is a home onto itself, with a kitchen, full bath, and
king size bed. It has its own deck, and views towards Ram's Head, the
British Islands, and St. Croix. |
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In
order to ensure privacy, the cottage is never rented separately from
the main building. The configuration of the houses makes this St. John
rental villa perfect for two or three couples, or for one or two families
with children, as two additional roll away beds can be added in the
little cottage. And since it is all on one level, it is a perfect choice
for people on crutches or in a wheelchair. |
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With
the constant trade winds, air conditioning is really not necessary at
Maison Miele, but for those who can't do without, the little cottage
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Weekly RatesSummer
rates: April 14 - December 14, 2007 Winter
rates: Dec. 15, 2007 - April 18, 2008 Christmas/New
Year's: $5635 1-6 both houses, minimum stay may apply Thanksgiving: $3850 for 1-6 in both houses In
order to ensure privacy, the cottage is never rented separately Email
us at info@windspree.com For more information check out Windspree Vacation Homes |
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So,
come to Maison Miele. Stretch out on the hammock in the garden, laze
on a chaise in the sun with a cold one, fire up the propane bbq at the
end of the day. When the sun sets, without other homes nearby, the night
stars shine clearly. Jasmine, night-blooming lilies and gardenias scent
the evening air. If relaxation, privacy, and beauty is what you seek,
Maison Miele may be just the place for you. |
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