Allamanda Estate 4 Bedroom 9 guests, US Virgin Islands, St. Thomas

CVOA presents the official residence of the Governor of the British Virgin Islands from 1998 to 2004. The very seclusive Allamanda Estate is situated on a breezy hilltop amongst beautiful flowering gardens within Little Mountain Estate. The tiled formal entry hall leads to the traditional drawing room, elegantly-furnished with sink-into sofas and chairs, the large kitchen, the formal dining room, the large air-conditioned king master bedroom with an ensuite bath, and a smaller bedroom/bath with twins (or one king, if you wish), and finally to a sweeping native stone terrace framed by wide arches and tropical foliage and overlooking Beef Island's south side and beyond. On the other side, the hallway opens to the pool and fountain, beautifully set like jewels within a stone and tile terrace and bordered with graceful palms and island flora. On one end of the pool terrace is a shady covered verandah furnished with wicker for reading and relaxation and tables for casual dining and games. Allamanda Estate is the grand dame of villas, offering old-world charm and quiet seclusion, but you may explore old plantation ruins nearby, or continue to Long Bay Beach below, only a few minutes' drive away. It's also an ideal location for weddings, honeymoons, anniversaries and family get-togethers. You may also arrange for your own private chef, nanny, massages and day-spa services.

Bedrooms: 4 kings (OR 3 kings, + 2 twins in 1 BR, your choice), + 1 roll away bed
Nearest Beach: Long Bay Beach below
Staff: Maid service two days per week.
Entertainment: 5 cable TVs, DVD players, VCR, CD player, radios, movie + music collections, books, and games. Computer with DSL line, printer + copier, answering machine and fax machine.
Taxes: Caribbean villa rental rates listed do not include GOVERNMENT HOTEL TAX (8% for U.S. Virgin Islands villas including St. Thomas villas, St. John villas and St. Croix villas; 7% for British Virgin Islands villas including Anegada villas, Little Thatch Island villas, Tortola villas and Virgin Gorda villas, and 8% for Grenada villas).
Security Deposit: $500.00
Other Notes: Coffeemaker, microwave + mini-fridge in guest pavilion; jacuzzi tub in master suite, hair dryers, gas grill, ping pong table; full-size wooden baby crib or nylon Pack 'n' Play crib/playpen (with your advance notice) + highchair; dishwasher, laundry. Your first night's simple arrival dinner with wine + next morning's continental breakfast are included in Allamanda Estate's rental rate. Need more rooms? Have more people? Check out the 3BR and 4BR options for this villa.
Photo Credit-Don Hebert