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Villa Mafolie
This 3,500 square foot gem affords gracious living and dining rooms, both opening onto a marvelous 80 foot covered gallery deck and pool below. All have magnificent views of the harbor. The villa also provides a large fully-equipped kitchen with adjoining laundry facilities. Villa Mafolie offers three lovely bedroom suites, all with spacious private baths.
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Villa Mafolie, with a truly spectacular 180° panoramic view of the harbor and town below, is located in prestigious Estate Mafolie. By day, an endless parade of cruise ships, yachts, and sailboats come and go. At night, the lighted ships sparkle, creating unparalleled ambiance. Though located in a secluded jungle setting, Villa Mafolie is just minutes away from the Danish shopping town of Charlotte Amalie and the famed Magens Bay.
Of course, Villa Mafolie is also ideally situated as a staging ground for jaunts to remote islands. You can charter a boat or catch the ferry to St. John or the British Virgin Islands, which are but minutes away. Yet St. Thomas itself offers fine restaurants, nightlife, and shopping that these other islands do not.
The weather in St. Thomas is enjoyable all year long. Average temperatures range from 82°F in the winter months to 88°F in the late summer. Monthly rainfall averages from 1.6 inches (Feb.) to 5.8 inches (Sept.).
Villa Mafolie - Frequently Asked Questions
1. Is a rental car necessary? A rental car or minivan is highly recommended. All major rental car services - Hertz, Avis, Budget, etc. are provided at the St. Thomas airport. You must make these reservations in advance. Reliance upon cabs is not recommended, as they are expensive and not always reliable. Note: Driving is on the left.
2. Does Villa Mafolie provide maid service? One day of mid-week maid service is provided. Additional maid service may be requested in advance and paid for at an additional cost.
3. Are babysitters or cooks available? In most cases, babysitters and cooks can be arranged with sufficient advance notice.
4. Where are the nearest grocery stores? Two full-size supermarkets (Pueblo) are available. One, after exiting the airport and the second, to the east of town, about a ten-minute drive from the villa.
5. How do we find our way to the villa from the airport? A simple, easy-to-read map will be provided to you. The drive is but a short 10 to 15 minutes from the airport through town and up the hill.
6. Who will meet me at the villa? The villa caretaker or her assistant will meet you at the villa. It is important that A) a call be made to the caretaker should any of your flights be delayed and B) that the caretaker be called immediately upon your arrival at the St. Thomas airport to alert her that you will be arriving within the next half hour or so.
7. Can you call directly to the U.S. from the villa? The phone system is clear and directly linked to the U.S. mainland. Local calls are included in your rental. All long-distance calls must be charged to your calling card or credit card.
Nearby Attractions:
MAGENS BAY: One mile behind Estate Mafolie - rated by National Geographic as one of the ten most beautiful beaches in the world. Snorkel for rent, beach restaurant and bar.
ST.JOHN, TRUNK BAY, & CINNAMON BAY:(Via Cruz Bay on the Red Hook Ferry) Are just a 20 minute drive (to the ferry) followed by a 20 minute ferry ride, $3.00 each way. Take an island tour or rent a car or van for the day. Stop at Trunk Bay, Caneel Bay, Hawk's Nest Bay, or Cinnamon Bay. Spend half a day to a day. Back to Cruz Bay and over to St. Thomas. Or visit the Westin Resort - an outstanding luxury facility with first class beach & landscaping. St. John, one of the most beautiful Caribbean islands.
CORAL WORLD - On the way to Red Hook in the morning, stop at Coki Beach nearby and see "Coral World" -- underwater aquarium, fish and coral installation, 12 ft. sharks, barracuda and fish of every variety.
SCUBA DIVING: COKI BEACH - Next door to Coral World - though the beach is primitive looking, it has some of the best sea life snorkeling and scuba diving in the Caribbean. Fish are everywhere, in as little as 6 ft. of water.
IF YOU ONLY HAVE TIME TO SEE THE ABOVE FOUR ATTRACTIONS, THE TRIP WAS WORTH IT!
SHOPPING & DAYTIME DINING: See the scores of duty-free shops one morning or afternoon. Eat lunch at one of the town's restaurants. Suggested are Hotel 1829 or Hervé or Café Marisol, all on Government Hill, Alexander's in Frenchtown, or Café Amici, Fagioli Ristorante, Green House, the Hard Rock Café, or Virgilio's, all in the town's main shopping district.
DINING IN THE EVENING: Eat in the evening at Bluebeard's Castle (The Terrace Restaurant or Banana Tree Grill) or Hotel Mafolie - both have outstanding views. Also try Sib's Mountain Bar or Blackbeard's Inn and Restaurant on Mafolie Hill. For luxury dining, Hotel1829 is outstanding. For excellent American/Caribbean dining try Craig and Sally's or the Point at Villa Olga in Frenchtown; for casual dining, try Tickles in Crown Bay.
SAILING & BOATING: From yachts to small charter boats - try VIP Sail and Power Yacht Charters (340-775-6003), Island Yachts (340-775-6666), or See & Ski power boats (340-775-6265) for sailing, fishing, snorkeling, scuba diving, water skiing, small boat rentals & day trips to the British Virgin Islands. For group trips, try Limnos Charters (340-775-3203).
HARBOR SCENE: Walk out on the patio of the Marriott Frenchman's Reef if you wish to see the beautiful cruise ships and yachts come and go. Take advantage of harbor tours, scuba diving trips, or boat or yacht trips also arranged there.
SCENIC DRIVES & GREAT VIEWS: Drive up to St. Peter Great House Estate and Tropical Gardens (6AA St. Peter Mountain Rd.) or Mountain Top via St. Peter Mountain Road.
ST. THOMAS BEACHES: Go to Magens Bay, Coki, Pineapple, Sapphire, Morningstar, Sugar Bay, Ritz Carlton, or the Elysian beach for scuba and snorkel, or just plain sunbathing. If weather is only partly sunny and mountains tend to be shaded, sun generally predominates at Frenchman's Reef, Morningstar Beach or the Ritz Carlton Beach.
BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS - SAN JUAN - ST. JOHN: Hop over to St. John (Westin Resort - greater Cruz Bay), very beautiful.....Or Tortola, Virgin Gorda (the world famous Baths), or Jost Van Dyke, or the caves of Norman Island, all in the British Virgin Islands, even more beautiful.... Or fly to San Juan for gambling or to visit spectacular Old San Juan. See ferry or plane schedules. 1/2 hour to one hour trips.
RESTAURANTS:
RESTAURANTS WITH A VIEW - Bluebeard's, Hotel Mafolie, Hotel 1829, and the Marriott Frenchman's Reef, Blackbeard's.
FRENCH: Alexander's (Frenchtown) and Café Marisol (Government Hill)
ITALIAN FOOD: Virgilio's, Fagioli, and Café Amici (in town), Romano's (East End)
HOTEL RESTAURANTS: Renaissance Grand Beach, Sugar Bay Hotel, Ritz Carlton, Elysian - Palm Court Restaurant, Marriott Frenchman's Reef, Bluebeard's
RESTAURANTS WITH ENTERTAINMENT: Bluebeard's Castle, The Green House (rock & roll); Frenchman's Reef Night Clubs, Wyndham Sugar Bay Hotel
INFORMATION - CURRENT: For all current information on St. Thomas entertainment, cruise ship arrivals, tennis, yachting, water sports, shopping, dining, religious services, road maps: get "St. Thomas This Week" free. Also, check out their website at http://www.st-thomas.com/week for information before you go.
GOLF: 10 minutes behind Estate Mafolie is the renowned Mahogany Run Golf Course (near Magens Bay). It offers an 18 hole golf course designed by Tom and George Fazio (and played by former President Bill Clinton). Call for reservations (340-777-6006).
TENNIS: Any of the larger hotels offer tennis reservations including Sapphire Beach with grass courts.
HORSEBACK RIDING: St. Thomas, Half Moon Stables (340-777-6088); St. John (Beach Rides), Carolina Corral (340-693-5778)
SCUBA DIVING TRIPS: Other outstanding scuba diving in and near St. Thomas includes Tortola (wreck of the "Rhone") (movie "The Deep"),"The Cartener Senior" wreck (Buck Island St. Thomas), Dept. of Interior underwater preserve and scuba trails, national park, Buck Island, St. Croix, Jost Van Dyke (the Baths), St. Thomas Harbor, treasure, etc. And of course, Coki Beach. (Dive Club- Peter and Laura 340-775-4220)
GYMS AND FITNESS CENTERS: Gold's Gym is located 10 minutes from the villa. For other facilities, consult the yellow pages.
OTHER THINGS TO DO: Helicopter/sea plane tours, windsurfing, whale-watching, parasailing, jet skiing and wave running, deep-sea fishing, and Atlantis submarine tours
ST. THOMAS TRIVIA: Ships and boats of interest in the St. Thomas Harbor range from modest sailing sloops to 3 and 4-masted schooners, tall ships, from modest power yachts to the $20,000,000 Jan Pamela II complete with its own helicopter; to the numerous cruise ships including the world's largest, the Norway (13 stories), to U.S. Navy destroyers, carriers, and nuclear submarines. The pirate Blackbeard sailed the waters of St. Thomas and protected his plundered treasure with cannons and look-outs at St. Thomas' Blackbeard's castle. The discoverer of the New World, Christopher Columbus, also sailed into St. Thomas Harbor and marveled at its beauty. You may wish to do further reading on the island's history.
Amenities:
Villa Mafolie - Included Amenities
Cable TV, VCR with an assortment of movies, stereo
Outdoor Grill
Pool with large deck, refrigerator and phone
Deck lounges and seating area with table, umbrella, and chairs
Kitchen: dishwasher, microwave, toaster oven, barbecue equipment
Bed and bath linens, including beach towels
Washer/Dryer, iron, and ironing board
Hairdryer, Board games and cards, Radio/alarm clocks
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