Katmari House; Beautiful 3bdrm/3bath villa in St Thomas, US Virgin Islands available for weekly rental. http://www.caribbeanmag.com/search/hotels/St_Thomas/katmari/hotel/884/19/ en-us Copyright 1998 e-TravelMedia.com/CaribbeanMag.com Tue, 24 Nov 2009 16:47:47 EST A seaside hideaway awaits you at Katmari. This beautiful, spacious home entices you to kick back and discover spectacular views from any room in the house. Katmari features 3 exquisitely appointed master suites-- all with king size beds and private balconies overlooking the ocean. The main house's spacious living room, cozy family room and a favorite, the observation room, were designed with comfort in mind. Relax and create a gourmet feast or whip up a snack in the spacious kitchen with all the right gadgets, and then enjoy your meal indoors or out. Of course, no tropical retreat is complete without a pool and hot tub, both of which you will find overlooking the sea and offering total privacy. You may never want to leave Katmari house, but if you do, only 5 minutes away is Magen's Bay, rated one of the world's most beautiful beaches. Just 10 minutes from Katmari House is Charlotte Amalie, full of duty-free shopping, restaurants, bars and nightclubs, and more. Peterborg has long been the site of St. Thomas' most exclusive homes. President Bill Clinton vacationed here twice during his tenure, just ½ mile from Katmari Cliff House. Katmari is nestled among huge red granite stones in the exclusive, gated community of Red Rock. Privacy and security are insured in this beautiful and well-maintained community. Charlotte Amalie - The famous port town as seen in the daytime and evening. The town is located on the south side and has great duty-free shopping and world class restaurants. St. Thomas is distinguished by a rugged mountainous terrain and numerous harbors and anchorages with sandy beaches along the shoreline. The island is roughly 12 miles long by 3 miles wide. Getting Here By Air - The Virgin Islands are closer than you think, St. Thomas is a short 4 hour flight from New York. American, Delta and US Air have direct flights from the US Gateway cities of New York, Baltimore, Miami, and Atlanta. Continental Airlines has flights from Newark, NJ. If you cannot find a flight to St. Thomas directly, a number of airlines also have flights to nearby San Juan, Puerto Rico. Once on Puerto Rico, St. Thomas is just a short 25 minute commuter flight, a "puddle-jump" as they say in the islands. If you have any further questions regarding travel information--including car rental, taxis, buses, and ferry service, etc, it is all available on the official St. Thomas tourism site. Weather - With its moderate climate, St. Thomas is the perfect place to visit any time of the year. Average high temperatures range from 85 to 90 degrees F (29-32 C), while average lows range from the low to upper 70's (22-26 C). Location Katmari Cliff House is located on Peterborg peninsula, a two-mile strip of land that creates the northernmost edge of the island of St. Thomas. The peninsula is easy to spot on any map of the island, it's the northern arm of beautiful Magen's Bay, a geological remnant of St. Thomas' volcanic past. Peterborg peninsula creates one of the most beautiful beaches in the world-at least according to National Geographic- the famous Magen's Bay beach. Katmari is situated on the north shore of St. Thomas, on the Peterborg peninsula, and faces the Atlantic Ocean. AMENITIES: Amenities TV - We just installed the DISH Network for your viewing pleasure. Kick back with a cold one and watch a DVD, video, or the latest series on our more than one hundred channels or HBO. Surround sound and a huge leather coach make your TV time as good as it gets. Stereo - Not only did we just install the DISH network, we also just put in a separate component system at the pool deck. Now you can enjoy your favorite tunes while soaking in the hot tub, or pool. And if you want to change your CD, you don't have to grab a towel and drip through the living room. If you do choose to dry off and relax inside, we have system hooked up throughout the house. A Denon Multi Zone stereo and 200 CD holder give you an extensive list of choices to listen to. Or you can tune in to one of the DISH Network's selection of digital radio channels. Cooking - If its grilling you want, we've got a new gas grill that can accommodate, fish, steak, shrimp, whatever you desire. If al fresco cooking isn't your cup of tea, you can go inside and whip something up in our modern gourmet kitchen, loaded with all the amenities. Keep your eye out while your doing the dishes, if you're here in February or March your liable to spot humpback whales while you're scrubbing pots and pans. Games - We've got Playstation for the kids (whatever their age) and a selection of board games for all ages. If scanning the sea lanes is your idea of fun, we have a full-sized brass telescope that will reveal more than the eye can see. Appliances - A washer/dryer and ironing board with iron are always available on-site if you need to spruce up. ACTIVITIES: Things To Do While you can easily spend all your time on the island lounging by Katmari's pool and enjoying our spectacular views, some visitors also like to try out local favorite activities, including water sports, visiting our beaches, playing golf, sampling our restaurants and nightlife, or shopping. Katmari is only a 5 minute drive from stunning Magen's Bay and 10 minutes from the center of town. Sports and Recreation Water Activities: Kayaking, Snorkeling, Scuba Diving, Windsurfing, Fishing, Yachting, Submarine Rides Land Activities: Golf, Tennis, Bicycle Rental, Hiking Dining and Nightlife Take advantage of St. Thomas' numerous restaurants and nightclubs. From casual and relaxed to elegant and refined, find the right spot for you any day of the week. Other Visitor Favorites: For more information about our area, go to the US Virgin Islands official St. Thomas web site. Visitor favorites include Magen's Bay, Coral World Marine Park and Observatory, Fort Christain, the Paradise Point Tramway. DINING/RESTARUANTS: Type: Villa No. of Rooms: 1 Beach Location: Beach Front (Directly on Beach/Water Front) http://www.caribbeanmag.com/search/hotels/St_Thomas/katmari/hotel/884/19/ Tue, 24 Nov 2009 16:47:47 EST