Meridian

Meridian is a St. John vacation rental built in the traditional West Indian style with wrap-around decks and painted with charming tropical colors. This inviting home is located in Chocolate Hole, less than a mile and a half from Cruz Bay. The house faces south and west and sits above the lush tropical landscape of Chocolate Hole to St. Thomas as well as down along the beach at Hart Bay.

Tile floors and tropical island color are found throughout the home, and native stonework and local art complete this island home. Meridian has a large flat-screen TV with cable service and DVD. In addition, there is a stereo system with CD, telephone, answering machine, and DSL/wifi.

The kitchen is fully equipped with stove, dishwasher, microwave, refrigerator with ice maker, blender, toaster oven, and coffee maker. It is separated from the living room by a counter with seating. Step out the kitchen door onto the covered deck with outside dining and a gas grill.

Mahogany louvered French doors are located throughout the home and open onto the decks. They are fully screened and will let the breeze through even if they are closed. Or leave them open and get a little closer to the world outside. The wrap-around covered deck offers a dining table, as well as a sitting area with couches for reading, relaxing, or just enjoying the view.

Meridian has two large, high-ceilinged bedrooms, each with its own full bath. The master bedroom has a mahogany four-poster queen bed, cable TV, and French doors that open onto the deck. The second bedroom has two twin beds, which can also be made up as a king bed. The adjoining bathroom has a bathtub. A wonderful home for a honeymoon, two couples, or a small family.

A few steps down from the main deck brings you to the large private pool deck. Enjoy the sun or bring your lunch out and eat al fresco in the shade beside the pool or just daydream in the hammock. If you prefer the beach and a snorkel, you are an easy 15-minute walk to either Hart Bay or the beach at Chocolate Hole.

Meridian is less than a mile and a half from Cruz Bay on a paved road and a half mile from the Westin Hotel. Meridian will sleep four comfortably. No children under 6 years for safety reasons.