Photo: Don Hebert

Great Turtle Villa

UPPER CAROLINA, ST. JOHN

4 bedrooms, 4½ baths, sleeps 8

Sit back and enjoy the view of Coral Bay and the Caribbean Sea at this hillside sanctuary. Inside, common spaces are decorated with bright Caribbean art, tropical patterns, and antiques. The air-conditioned bedrooms are situated in two, two-story pavilions with the beautiful outdoor pool in the middle. The rooms are spacious but cozy; the gracious living and dining area opens to a covered veranda perfect for alfresco meals on the gas grill. The ideal mid-island location is close to North Shore beaches (about a 10-minute drive) and the village of Coral Bay for boating and nightlife.

Rates start at $3,288 per week; 800/537-6246 or mclaughlinanderson.com.