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Peaceful and Luxurious--Escape to “On a Clear Day...”

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Welcome to 'On a Clear Day...'
The Villa Entrance
The Great Room
Great Room View of the Pool Deck, Pool, and Bay
The Kitchen
Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
4 bedrooms4+ bathroomsSleeps 8416 sq m

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • Hot tubHot tubHot tub
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer

Explore the area

Map
St. John, St John
  • Popular LocationVirgin Islands National Park5 min drive
  • Popular LocationCinnamon Bay Beach10 min drive
  • Popular LocationTrunk Bay15 min drive
  • AirportSt. Thomas (STT-Cyril E. King)96 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

2 Twin Beds or 1 King

2 Single Beds

Lower Level King

1 King Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

Upstairs King

1 King Bed

4 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Guest Bath

Toilet

Lower Level King

Toilet · Shower only

Master Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Upstairs 2 Twin

Toilet · Shower only

Upstairs King

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining Area

About this property

Peaceful and Luxurious--Escape to “On a Clear Day...”

On a Clear Day… sits nestled within the Virgin Island National Park on the North Shore of St. John overlooking Francis Bay. At 170 feet in elevation, indeed it seems like some days you can see forever from this beautiful, secluded villa with to die for views of St. Thomas and the water. A westward orientation also yields spectacular sunsets from every room and deck. Yet this vacation home remains only a 2 minute drive or 10 minute walk from fantastic swimming, snorkeling, and sunning at Francis Bay Beach, 25 minutes from Cruz Bay, and 12 minutes from Coral Bay.

Villa Overview

Completed in 2012, On a Clear Day… was built as an eco-friendly vacation home for fun, families, flexibility, health, nature, and finally and most importantly, life renewal. Your stay should rest your soul, invigorate your body, and restore your spirit. From the privacy and tranquility afforded by the National Park’s location to the structure’s exercise room and 54 foot long pool lap lane for workouts to a completely flat first floor (including one bedroom) for guests with physical challenges, this villa offers something for everyone.

For those interested in learning more about Green Energy Conservation, On a Clear Day… is a 5 Star Tropical Green Building, as certified by St. John’s Island Green Living Association. The villa makes use of low solar gain, low-E glass throughout together with LED lighting and Energy Star appliances and TVs. Low flow WaterSense plumbing fixtures, dual flush toilets, individually controlled high SEER-rated ductless air-conditioning units, solar heated domestic hot water, and a solar reflective metal roof sitting atop a thermal reflective blanket and fiberboard insulation round out the design. The entire villa is powered by ground-mounted photovoltaic arrays situated on land just below the structure. The villa is also equipped with an emergency generator should there be an Island power outage. Continuing in the Green vein, On a Clear Day... utilizes organic-based fertilizer for its landscaping and the mildest forms of insecticide for pest control.

The Interior

The entire interior is enclosed in one structure. Four large bedrooms comprise the sleeping space, three at 308 square feet and the master at 480. Three contain king size beds, the fourth with two twins that can easily be brought together to create king sized sleeping. All bedrooms have ceiling fans, locking safes, secluded balconies, and private baths with dual sinks and tumbled marble showers. Each has an individually controlled air-conditioning unit along with a 40 inch LED TV with Dish Satellite programming, Roku capability, and a Blu-ray disc player.

The kitchen offers Brazilian granite countertops and environment-friendly bamboo cabinetry and is equipped with an ultra-quiet dishwasher, refrigerator/freezer with ice maker, convection oven/range with hood, microwave, and wine cooler. A second icemaker (stand-alone) and refrigerator/freezer are offered for increased capacity. A washer/dryer is available for guests along with a Weber outdoor gas grill. The kitchen has counter seating for 4 and abuts a dining room with seating for 8 to 10.

The Great Room is furnished in contemporary, eco-friendly bamboo/rattan and offers panoramic views of the pool, pool deck, and Francis Bay. A 60 inch LED TV, also with Dish programming, Roku capability, and Blu-ray disc player, is available for your viewing and music pleasure.

An air-conditioned exercise room provides a Bowflex home gym, Sole elliptical machine, and a Concept II rowing ergometer.
All water for the house, including drinking and showering, is filtered through a Sanitron triple filtration system utilizing filters for sediment, taste (charcoal), and microorganism eradication (ultraviolet). The UV system removes bacteria, viruses, parasites, and mold.

High speed Internet is provided by Love City Community Network (LCCN), a 501(c)(3), non-profit initiative initially set up by volunteers in 2017 immediately following Hurricane Irma in order to provide emergency communications for St. John. LCCN is extremely dependable but should connectivity be lost, the villa’s Internet automatically fails over to a backup AT&T cellular connection. Wi-Fi transmits to every room. The house is also equipped with a cellular signal booster system positioned towards St. Thomas. This arrangement serves to stabilize and strengthen incoming and outgoing cellular phone and Internet signals. Additionally, your communications will be via cell towers on St. Thomas and not Tortola, helping to eliminate Tortola roaming charges. Regarding off-property cell phone usage, please consult with your personal cellular carrier regarding its availability and quality in the USVI and particularly on St. John.

Outdoors

A wide pool deck supplies comfortable lounging with incomparable views of Francis Bay below and St. Thomas in the distance. Poolside offers various degrees of sun protection from out and out tanning to partial protection provided by trellises to complete coverage. A low chemical saltwater pool runs 3 foot 4 inches to 4 foot 6 inches in depth and contains a 54 foot long, 7 foot wide lap lane for exercise and an in-pool bench for relaxation. A screened-in porch off the dining room offers space for bug-free outside eating, socialization, and work and easily opens to the pool deck via sliders.

Reef Protection

USVI now mandates use of reef-sparing sunscreens. This means avoiding products with the three “O’s”—oxybenzone, octinoxate, and octocrylene. Not only do these chemicals and others stress and damage ocean ecosystems including coral, they may affect human health. Zinc oxide-based, plant/mineral derived, biodegradable, natural products are now available that fulfill the criteria for “reef-safe” and which you can bring to St. John or purchase on island.

In Conclusion…

We feel On a Clear Day… provides for both a healthful and relaxing vacation for friends and family and for youngsters, oldsters, and everyone in between. Nature and serenity abound. Yet, if needed, technology is not far away. We hope you consider partaking in the St. John Experience.

Pricing:
Rates in VRBO's calendar are for 8 guests. We will adjust the rate based on occupancy:
In Season
2-4 Guests: $9,975/wk
5-6 Guests: $11,900/wk
7-8 Guests: $12,950/wk

Off-Season
2-4 Guests: $8,715/wk
5-6 Guests: $9,310/wk
7-8 Guests: $9,975/wk

Thanksgiving: $9,975 for 2-8 Guests
Christmas/New Years: $15,575 for 2-8 Guests

12.5% USVI Hotel Tax and $1,000 Refundable Security Deposit will be added to all rentals.

Property manager

Beth L.
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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
This property uses solar energy, plus eco-friendly cleaning products
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

About the area

St. John

This villa is located in Maho Bay Quarter, a neighborhood in St. John. While the natural beauty of Virgin Islands National Park and Cinnamon Bay Beach can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can check out Tortola Cruise Ship Port. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving, snorkeling, and sailing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking.
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St. John, St John

What's nearby

  • Virgin Islands National Park - 5 min drive
  • Maho Beach - 7 min drive
  • Cinnamon Bay Beach - 10 min drive
  • Cinnamon Bay - 13 min drive
  • Trunk Bay - 15 min drive

Getting around

  • St. Thomas (SPB-St. Thomas Seaplane Base) - 79 min drive

Restaurants

  • Tap & Still - 24 min drive
  • Skinny Legs - 8 min drive
  • The Windmill Bar - 19 min drive
  • Greengo’s - 24 min drive
  • Maho Crossroads - 8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Peaceful and Luxurious--Escape to “On a Clear Day...” have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Peaceful and Luxurious--Escape to “On a Clear Day...” pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jeff S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Luxurious with the best view on the island
Arrival and check-in was easy and flawless. The villa is luxurious and has a well laid out floor plan. Francis Bay Beach (our favorite) is very close. Easy access to Coral Bay and Cruz Bay. We've rented villas on St. John for years, when our children were young. They are now adults with children and they unanimously said this villa was the best. This was the first time we enjoyed the villa so much that we spent much more time at the villa. Excellent choice for 7-8 people who like the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barbara R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Fun
On A Clear Day is a fantastic, beautiful, one of a kind house. It was perfect for our family of 9. We were able to spend quality time together and have privacy at the same time if needed. The "kids" room which is close to the "parent's" room was a big plus as the age of the kids were 5 and 7. The pool was a highlight for all of us, but especially the children who were in it first thing in the morning and last thing at night. The bathrooms, bedrooms, and kitchen were all well equipped. As were beach items including chairs, towels, beach bags, and beach toys. The location for us was perfect. Quiet and remote, but not too far from any beach we wanted to explore. The sunsets are stunning. Being able to walk to Francis Beach was perfect, although the kids needed a ride back up to the house. Don't miss the chance to spend some time at On A Clear Day!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kevin and Diane D., Independence, Ohio

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
On a Clear Day YOU CAN see forever!
Our family of 8 adults and 1 toddler had the most wonderful time staying at "On A Clear Day". This home had everything we needed and more. The home was in immaculate condition and the pool was wonderful. There was a beautiful view from ALL rooms and sitting on the pool deck was so relaxing. The house provided a decent amount of pool toys , rafts and snorkle gear, as well as beach chairs for the whole family. We all utilized the work out room. I could go on and on but you must see for yourself. We most certainly would rent this house again if we were to return to St. John. The location was great. We could actually walk to Frances Bay . Mayo Bay was one of our favorites and was within a 10 minute drive from the house. Terry the property manager could not have been more helpful. We used the services of Landlubber Logistics to have the house stocked with all the essentials upon are arrival. This was such a treat. I definitely would use their services again.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Another MLE (Memorable Life Experience)
We just returned from On A Clear Day and can’t wait to return!! We spent the week between Christmas and New Years with our children and theirs significant others and we all had a fabulous time. The house was so well stocked with all we needed and although the pool was a huge favorite the easy walk to the beach was a home run!! We were blown away by the view every morning and made sure to watch the sunsets every night together!! Terry was so wonderful to work with. Flight delays threatened to derail our first day but with Terry’s help we were able to get to the house and wake up to that amazing view!! Thanks again for a beautiful vacation!!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

jesse g.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect for family and friends
We recently stayed here with my family and another family (4 adults and 4 kids). Plenty of room for us all, and the pool was a huge bonus for the kids. We also enjoyed easy access to Maho Bay which turned out to be our favorite beach!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

About the host

Hosted by Beth L.

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Why they chose this property

Our grandfather purchased this land in the 1950s, and as the area around it later became National Park, it just sat there. It was always our father's dream to build a house on it that would bring our widespread family together. That dream finally become a reality. He put thought and love into every detail of this house. If he could, he would live down there full-time, but since that cannot happen, we are able to share the house with you. We truly want people to be able to appreciate the beauty of the island from a truly beautiful home.

What makes this property unique

Tranquility, health, and flexibility set this villa apart on St. John. The peacefulness of its location within the Virgin Island National Park together with an exercise room, 54 foot long pool lap lane, and easy access to hiking and ocean swimming/snorkeling combine to make your vacation both relaxing and an energy renewing experience. If you are specifically looking for the privacy and solitude of the Francis Bay/Annaberg Plantation area of St. John, On a Clear Day… is the only home in the small cluster of Francis Bay rental villas that offers both a pool and fantastic water views from almost every angle of the property.
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