Luxury Real Estate

By Jim Walberg of Carribean Islands Realty

Yes, you can enjoy Jim Walberg’s Caribbean Paradise without owning a Fractional deeded ownership, home, town home, or villa. Your alternative is a luxury Caribbean rental.

Those of you who enjoy a visit to the U.S. and British Virgin Islands are going to LOVE the luxury rental I discovered a few weeks ago. In fact, I have stood on the deck and enjoyed the sunrise over American Yacht Harbor in Red Hook - a magnificent sight! This luxury rental is named “Harbor House”, and it sits on the hillside above the harbor.

So, when I am talking about a luxury Caribbean rental, what does that mean? Well, how about a home that is just a five minute walk to American Yacht Harbor, Duffy’s Love Shack, Molly Malone’s, and the Caribbean Saloon? Now, a visit to three of my favorite stops in Red Hook will just barely take you through lunch. You can then walk to Vessip Beach, or the Ritz Carlton beach, or you can drive your car to Secret Harbor which is just a short distance away. Secret Harbor is another beach that has a very fun bar that I frequent - Blue Moon.

As part of the two story villa and gorgeous private pool, you have a gourmet kitchen, three elegant bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, and don’t forget the views from all the windows. It can easily sleep six, but we had a total of eight of us without a problem. One of your days at Harbor House will require you visit Charlotte Amalie’s duty free shopping district, and a visit to Havensight - another duty free shopping area of St. Thomas. You will have every luxury item you can imagine, all within just a few blocks - jewelry, watches, cameras, perfume, silk, and on and on!

As part of the weekly lease package the owner, Captain Mike, will include a private day charter on his 35 foot Maxum power yacht, and race you over to the BVI for a day of SCUBA diving, snorkeling, and just non-stop fun in the sun. You end your day at the island of Jost Van Dyke at my FAVORITE beach, White Bay, and my favorite beach bar - Soggy Dollar Bar. You can say hello to Mick and enjoy a rum Pain Killer and sit on my favorite sunset beach. This type of day charter for six people would cost about $1,200. Your cost is that of a skipper, British custom fees, fuel, and any of your food and drink. Well, given my experience with the drink costs, they can be high because thirst is a dangerous thing.

Captain Mike will even throw in the use of his 2002 Chevy Blazer as part of the deal, so you don’t even have to rent a car for your week of exploring St. Thomas. So, what does a luxury rental of Harbor House cost? It is about $4,500 per week for six people. Contact me for more information about booking this little piece of Paradise. I will fill in any of your week’s itinerary if you need some help. Until next time…your Caribbean lifestyle detective remains on duty.