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6br Oceanfront! AMAZING views, 5 beaches wi/in a mile!
St. Thomas, St. Thomas

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9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 38 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 38 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 38 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 38 reviews" "
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9.6/10

Cleanliness

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8/10 Good

Chris M., Oconomowoc, WI

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful House
The house itself is beautiful, however, in need of some upkeep/repairs before they get worse. As far as the furnishing, couch, chairs, pillows, they need to be replaced. Couch in living room is dingy, white chair in main floor bedroom is dirty. Pillows are pretty much flat, even the ones in the shams. Blood spots on one pillow case. Kitchen towels were horrible. The ones I use for rags don't look as bad as these. Same with hot pads. Many of the knives were also disgusting. Bathroom towels appeared to be new. As far as Justin, the host, super responsive and helpful and put us in touch with Warren, taxi driver, who was also super responsive. The location of the house is gorgeous. High on a hill overlooking the water. You need to drive or get a taxi to go pretty much anywhere. We did walk to a beach that was about a mile away. Not a bad walk, but the traffic is kind of scary. All in all, it was a great stay, just some of the furnishing/linens need to be replaced asap.
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Kathryn B.

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Birthday gathering
Great views, great communication with property owner and activities owever very hatd to get to and driveway was steep..had to walk back and forth up a hill to car for groceries and luggage.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Cigi D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Our stay
The views are amazing, the house was the perfect size for 11 of us! The pool was perfect! Not as small as i invisioned from pictures. I did had higher expectations with how much we paid to stay here for a week. There's alot of repairs thats needed. All the sliding doors where super hard to open, upstairs and downstairs, the grill wouldnt work after buying all kinds of grilling items. The fridge bottom drawers where hard to open because they was broke. Some of the outdoor furniture was broken in the pool area. The t.v.s was all different and we struggled to find away to watch anything. The driveway is super steep, so walking up and down daily may not be easy for everyone. Every bedroom has ac expect the main living space, so that stays much warmer but there are ceiling fans. Host was awesome with emailing and making us feel welcome.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melanie C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Spectacular Sunsets
Our group of eleven stayed a week in January and we were not disappointed. The house is so accommodating. Many sunsets were viewed while relaxing in amazing pool. In fact we all got see a Green Flash at sunset! The beaches were simply breathtaking; snorkeling was a family activity. We took a ferry to St Johns and hiked to the Petroglyphs. We had a wonderful taxi driver all week. So prompt and available for pick up and return trips. The local folks are kind and helpful. St Thomas is a dream and the Alta Villa Marea was a wonderful home away from home. Thanks!
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amber P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing Villa!
I traveled with a group of 9 people for my 40th birthday and stayed at Alta Marea. The entire stay was fantastic and the house was just what I was looking for. Each person in my group had their own space and the house had everything we needed. The views were spectacular and communicating with the property owner was easy and he was very responsive to any questions/requests. The location of the house was great too with easy travel to Red Hook. I would highly recommend Alta Marea for anyone looking to stay in St Thomas!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

David W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Mr Traveler
Property has great views and plenty of space. Could use a little attention but overall a great stay
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 18, 2023
Hi David! Thank you for the review! Villa Alta Marea actually got a huge makeover right after you left! You'll have to come back soon to see! :)

10/10 Excellent

Patricia L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great view and location!!
Loved the house!! It accommodated us all perfectly! Had one of the best views on the back porch!! Great experience!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

James W.

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Jim
Excellent vacation.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bradley B., Madison, WI

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing Sunset Views and Fun Times
A group of friends/couples spent the week at Villa Alta Marea. The pool was a bit larger than expected. The kitchen a bit smaller. We specifically enjoyed spending time on the outdoor patio and in the pool watching the sunset.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

tammy p.

Liked: Cleanliness
Our Winter Getaway
The villa was clean and accommodating. The pool was bigger than expected and a nice treat on a warm afternoon.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

KELLY B.

Liked: Cleanliness
The views were fantastic. The pool was so fun and beautiful and made for great pictures. Lots of spa
Everything was really great. The location was good and easy. The views were beautiful particularly the sunsets at night from the infinity pool! Super clean check in was really easy and the host was always available. We really had no problems at all and really enjoyed our stay! If I had to say anything, it would be that there was a couple latches on doors and on chairs, etc. that were broken so some things were getting a little old, but nothing that would cause a bad stay, etc., I'm sure they will be fixed! And the only thing I was surprised by and that I would've liked to of had was a dining room inside with how big the villa is there's no dining room table inside the villa, but you have a huge deck with a table out there, but sometimes just be aware of the mosquitoes . Would totally recommend and book this Villa again!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

MaryAnn B.

Liked: Cleanliness
A Grand 50th Anniversary/Family Thanksgiving for 12 Celebration
Very pretty venue with a covered back porch and gorgeous pool was wonderful. Well equipped kitchen but some often used utensils need replacement ( specifically knives, kitchen sink drain, toaster and microwave) Thoughtful addition of turkey roasting pan! Space and accomodations and supplies for 12 was great
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Keysha K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Pictures Don’t Do This Place Justice!
This house is beautiful and the view is absolutely gorgeous! It’s located in a cul-de-sac so you will have total peace and quiet for you and your family or friends. The property manager was extremely nice and professional and everything is nearby (great places to eat and shops). Go ahead and stay for a while you won’t regret it…
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Donna H.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had an amazing time, the house was great!
The views are amazing!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Danielle Q.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family vacation
We had a great experience. The house met all of our needs for our family vacation. Management was very responsive whenever we needed them
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Micha H., USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful but a Review of Dilemma
Our stay was 28 April – 3 May 2022, for a total of 6 females, 1 could not make it. We did have a good trip. We did love the house, needs a little attention. It is one of three homes at the top of a hill and the other two homes are larger. We met the gentlemen of the largest home, who was very nice. The house setup was perfect, the views were amazing, area was quiet and safe, but you will need a vehicle to get to it and preferably an SUV or larger. We did have a little difficulty finding it because of the island not being big on signs outside the city area. Some roads need paving or fixed hence needing a vehicle with higher lift off ground. We had to park at top of hill which was about 20/30 feet from door. If you go to the food center, please stay away from their meats. There is a Kmart (yes, I said it) on your way to house, you will find what you need and at cheaper prices. However, you can go to a grocery market in Red Hook that has safer meats. Although important areas of house were clean, & I know the agreement relies on guests to leave premises in ready to rent condition, but we did find somethings that required some cleaning. Potholders soiled, pile of cigarette butts in a plant outside, some towels that we felt better rewashing and rugs need cleaning. We WD40 screen door, mosquitos love me & they let me know that although everyone looked out for me & we had spray. The door to storage on 2nd landing was broken which made us apprehensive but each morning/evening I would go check to make sure no one was hiding in it, the military in me. One room is without a closet, you just have a rack for clothing; since we were down one girl, everyone stayed in the main house; they did not want me detached in the downstair apartment. So, I stayed in room with my sister. However, my dilemma for this review. I am in the medical field, so I had a concern about downstair apartment, and when I returned the waste basket, I borrowed from bathroom, I found the mold concern on bathroom cabinet. So, I did let them know leaving out; this will need to be fixed and that apartment will need to be completely aired out, all linens washed, and everything wiped down. Really did not want to provide this review but in my field, I have an obligation for others safety. Hopefully this matter will be fixed for future guests because it is truly a really nice villa and would deserve 5 stars if maintained.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

david s.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely home, wonderful location, needs a little freshening
Lovely home, wonderful quiet location, Bedrooms great Fixtures in bathrooms in need of upgrade and we’ll as kitchen tools. Appreciated condiments left in refrigerator. Towels also could use an upgrade. Wonderful family vacation
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022

6/10 Okay

vera h.

Liked: Cleanliness
View is fabulous…but is it worth it??
The property is situated in a lovely location (if you don’t mind lots is speed bumps). It was clean. The posted pictures make the downstairs look much larger than it actually is. The kitchen is well stocked and beds are decently comfortable. However, the BIGGEST FLAW is the oversized sliding door/screen which open to the deck and swimming pool, from the family room. The door is damaged beyond repair. Management knows about it…has known about it for months. No one has done anything beyond suggesting WD40. It was extremely difficult to open the door. Even when we wanted the door open, but the screen closed to prevent bugs, it was almost impossible to budge it without picking it up off of the tracks. The difficulty of getting in and out of the house was both frustrating and annoying. Remember, in order to access the swimming pool from the house, going through these doors was the only way. Management placated me, but did nothing. Given the nightly cost of this house, I believe this was unacceptable. So yes, the view was fabulous. But accessing the deck was way too physically difficult and dealing with Management bordered on infuriating.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 5, 2023
Hi Vera, You really crack me up! So theres a bad wheel on 1 screen slider and that constitutes 3 stars when every thing else is great - we even gave you an early check-in. I feel like maybe it's really because I wasn't willing to meet your demand of a $500 refund, so this is what we get sort of thing. Of course we are going to repair the screen door wheel, but sadly we can't do it in a day or two because there's a waiting list for the contractor (it was custom-made). We did our best to repair it temporarily, but sadly it was in vain. I guess not using the screen door at all, but instead using the glass door didn't seem like a viable option. Happy Trails!

10/10 Excellent

Cathy K., Olathe, Kansas

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Views
We stayed here for our annual girl's trip, with 8 of us in this lovely villa with incredible views day and night! The home was clean and comfortable and there was plenty of room to spread out both inside and out. We spent most of the time on the back deck or in the pool just staring out at the water and watching the boats go by. Edie and Justin with Prestige Management were easy to work with and had great suggestions for provisioning, taxi, and activities. Thank you for the memories!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2022

8/10 Good

Peter and Dominique B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous Sunset view
Our group of 8 rented this house and the lower apartment for a week. We have stayed here many times before the hurricanes. This was our first trip back to the islands in almost three years. The management company was easy to work with and very responsive to our questions. We were able to check in the early afternoon. The house is well set up for 4 or 5 couples. The rooms all have ensuite bathrooms. Four of the rooms have decks and sunset views. The house has been nicely restored with some new furniture, electronics and appliances. There was room for continued improvements and updates (roof and house paint, gardening, fix infinity edge in pool, upkeep on some of the rails and fixtures, new dinner ware and utensils) that would have made this a 5 star stay and fully justified the cost. Still, the house worked well for our party. The location has easy access to shopping, dining and the ferry to St. John. We prepared and cooked most of our dinners in the kitchen and on the grill. We enjoyed the plunge pool and deck (though they could use a couple more lounge chairs by the pool). No doubt drinks on the deck at sunset are hard to beat. We would recommend the house to group wanting to enjoy St. Thomas.
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

DEBORAH K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing Vacation
We had a great time at Alta Marea. It was a beautiful, large home that met all of our needs. There were 7 adults. The home is comfortable with spectacular views! Justin was great answering any travel questions.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kaye M., Jefferson, NC

Liked: Cleanliness
Winter Getaway for siblings
Villa Alta Marera was a great house for a group Of seven people. Enjoyed the veranda , the views the sunsets & meals. Location near ferries & Red Hook was helpful. Prestige Property Management was easy to work with.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2022

6/10 Okay

Susan C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Mixed
House was large and accommodated our family well. View was great. Hard to find. Lots of little things would greatly improve this property: outdoor shower fixed, infinity pool working, decent dishes and glassware, decent pots and pans, working sliding glass doors to the deck, disposal in the kitchen sink, dish and clothes washing soap provided, shampoo/conditioner/soap provided in each bathroom, bugs sprayed for, leak in living room ceiling repaired.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Susan R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect location for a family vacation
The views from the property were stunning, including some magnificent sunsets and rainbows. We loved sitting out on the deck watching all the sailboats and motor yachts passing by. The pool wasn't very large but there was plenty of room for our 4 grandchildren aged 6-12 to have a good time, along with some of the adults who used it to hang out & cool off with a cold beverage. The house was well stocked with everything we needed, including beach towels. Red Hook was only about 10-15 minutes away and offered supermarkets, bars, restaurants and a host of water-based activities such as snorkeling, diving and sunset cruises. St John is only a short ferry ride away and the capital, Charlotte Amalie, is about a 30-40 minute drive if you're into shopping. There are several beaches close by but Secret Harbor was the family favorite. Cabs are plentiful, although we chose to rent a car. Just be aware that you have to drive on the left side of the road in a left-hand drive vehicle and the roads around the villa are pretty rough! The only downside from my point of view was that only one of the bedrooms had 2 (double) beds, so 2 of the grandchildren had to share a king bed. Although this wasn't a huge issue, it might be a problem for families with teenagers or a group with "singles" traveling together.
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Maulik S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place with a stunning view.
Pros - - Very Spacious. Big rooms and almost every room has the ocean view. - Kitchen is well stocked. - Great Ocean views and amazing sun sets from the outdoor patio that is facing SW. - 5 minute drive to two amazing beaches and red hook harbor. - A lot of beach towels available for your use. - Infinity pool is great. - All room have an unit AC unit. You will need them since it can get super hot and humid. Cons- - The outdoor patio can get scorching hot during the day since there are no shades. - The sliding door to the patio is not the easiest to move around. There are a lot of bugs and mosquitoes at night so it was a pain to open and close the door everytime someone came out to the patio. I am assuming a new track would solve that issue. - The infinity pool is small. It looks much bigger in the photos. My kids nevertheless had a lot of fun in the pool. - The management company charges extra if you use credit card for payment. This is not made clear when you make the reservation on VRBO. We found out when the first payment went thru and I saw 3 percent added for using a credit card. The management company waived the fees when I brought it up to their attention but I wish this is made more clearer during the booking. I used venmo for my second payment to avoid the credit card fees. Over all the place is great, well maintained and close to everything essential. I would definitely recommend it.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Joy D., Columbia

Liked: Cleanliness
WOW! What a week.
The Villa Alta Marea was the perfect home for our group! We had 10 friends on a week long vacation and this was the best house ever! It was well stocked, cleaned, beautiful and plenty of space for us all. The main part of the house, (LR, KIT, Foyer) have no A/C, but if you open the HUGE patio door and the front door it creates the most wonderful ocean breeze. And you spend all of your time outside enjoying the amazing view, so you don't need the A/C. The bedrooms each have their own A/C unit on their own thermostat. We wouldn't think of staying anywhere else!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kirsten H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Property was beautiful.
Views are beyond what we expected. Property was very clean. Super location although we really never wanted to leave. Shower at pool did not work nor did light in pool but was really not a huge factor. Did I say how great the view is !!!!!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Terry & Rya W.

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Wow!
This property was immaculately cleaned, spacious, and oh so beautiful. It came well stocked with spices and things to cook with. My family couldn’t get enough of the view and the pool. Justin, the owner is attentive and easy to communicate with. We left this home truly well rested.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Casey K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent and refreshing stay
Overall, I could not be more happy with Justin and his team. The property had everything we could want, and had the little things already there such as extra snorkels/masks, beach hats, towels, sunscreen, board games, and more. Anytime there was something we needed, Justin and his team was quick to respond with the information or solution. When the pool circulation timer stopped working, they had someone out the same day to remedy the issue. And the view from the back patio was amazing morning, noon, or night! Anytime we were at the house, we were on the patio or in the pool! Also, if you need a crib or pack-n-play, they can provide one so you don't need to bring it with, which was very convenient.
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Julie N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous view
Property was awesome, pool was amazing, rooms were clean, kitchen and living spaces were spacious to accommodate a full house of adults.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tom Y.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great view Villa
We had 12 of us (6 couples) stay in this villa. It is a great view which we all enjoyed. Close to Red Hook which was nice. Villa was as advertised. We would stay their again.
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Brandy C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great escape!
This property was perfect for two families traveling for a much needed vacation! Perfect location for dining in Red Hook with so many beautiful beaches nearby. You cannot beat the view from the deck! Plenty of space and everything we needed for a great week.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Larry A., Pensacola, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Villa Alta Marea
Awesome Property. Justin, the property manager, was great and very responsive. The property exceeded our expectations. The best views on the island.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca L., Texas, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Family reunion during Covid-19 pandemic
We planned an (immediate) family reunion for my husband and myself, our 4 grown children, spouses and grandchildren, because we missed each other so much after being divided because of the pandemic. We came from Michigan, Oklahoma, North Carolina & Texas. One son is a doctor and our daughter is a 3rd-year medical student and were especially vigilant about our safety, so we cooked most of our meals at home and this house worked perfectly! We had 6 bedrooms to spread out in. The kitchen had everything and is logically outfitted. I had asked Justin for a large crock pot and he delivered. We had also requested a pak n play and a high chair and he delivered. The view was AMAZING and we hung out in the infinity pool a lot, playing and enjoying the view. The downstairs apartment helped out too. That's where we put the couple with the 1-yr-old : )
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Tom M.

Liked: Cleanliness
79 Mahogany Run is great
Ours is a little unusual story. We originally had booked a different property through Prestige. But due to some mechanical issues at that home, two weeks before our arrival, they informed us the property would not be workable and moved us instead to 79 Mahogany Run. After getting over an initial shock to change in plans to our trip to paradise we agreed to the move. We could not have been more pleased with how everything worked out. The home is beautful, very spacious, at the very end of the road which meant quiet and privacy, with stunning views of the water and hillside. The kitchen was huge which made for great evening meals cooking together. The bedrooms are spaced out so each couple felt like they had "their own space". And pool area was terrific. One detail - we were initially told there is a hot tub, but in fact its simply a wading area for little ones. That was a little bummer, but okay. Checking in was a little unusual but worked out okay. When I've done VRBO in the past you normally get an email with directions to the house, a passcode to get in, and the 'rules of the house'. With Prestige we were told to simply contact Justin when we landed, we did, and everything worked out great. He met us at the house, gave us a personal tour which was really helpful, and most importantly said to text him with any questions. We contacted Justin for a few incidental items during our stay which he promptly responded to. Prestige properties are beautiful and they will be top of our list the next time we visit the USVI.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Bridget g.

Liked: Cleanliness
Unforgettable!!!!!
We had an amazing time starting with the taxi ride from the airport to the 5 wonderful nights! The Villa was amazing! Waking up, looking out over the ocean while drinking coffee, or swimming in the pool overlooking the ocean. It was an experience that we will never forget!!!!! We did not rent cars but utilized a wonderful Taxi driver (ask for Lewis 340-513-7621) We loved it!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Greg B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful
We had an amazing experience.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2020
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 5, 2023
Thanks very much for leaving a review and we are very glad you all had a great time! Hope to see you again soon!

10/10 Excellent

Susan H., Palo Alto, California, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing views
Lovely home above the water. Really beautiful views
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2019
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 5, 2023
Thank you for choosing us, and we hope to see you back on St. Thomas again soon!