Amonoka St. Croix

Amonoka means "peaceful home" in Sanskrit and peace is what you will find at this roomy, classic villa facing the sea and Buck Island on a ridge above Teague Bay.

Alongside The Reef golf course on St. Croix's east end, you'll arrive at a gated entry, framed with bougainvillea, that opens to reveal the private road leading up to this lovely home.

Upon entering through a door accented by a stained glass panel, you'll be delighted by the abundant space, both indoors and out, where everyone can spread out and enjoy the views. Pickled cypress beamed ceilings provide classic Caribbean atmosphere along with the breezy floor plan that flows from room to room.

Indoors, your great room has a dining area to the right and a sitting area to the left, with a separate media room tucked alongside. It's outfitted with comfortable tropically-styled recliners, satellite television, high speed internet connection, even extra sleeping space if you need it.

A modern kitchen is trimmed in cobalt blue tiles on gleaming white, and has every appliance you might want to make quick work of cleanup during your vacation. Stroll down the gentle slope in front of your villa to pick tropical fruits in Amonoka's orchard for breakfast or to garnish a drink made of local rum.

Two bedrooms are to the far left, both with sliding glass doors facing the Caribbean. One, in bright coral with white wicker has twin beds; the second in sea blue has a private deck facing the valley's golf course below.

The master bedroom has the ultimate in luxury: double "his and her" bathrooms, one with a shower and the other with a tub, separated by a large closet. There's even an outdoor shower with a view of Buck Island just off your private balcony.

The most desirable feature of Amonoka is its generous outdoor spaces. The tiled gallery and decks fan out around a large pool to face the island's most desirable view. Across the sparkling sea is the Buck Island Reef National Monument, an uninhabited island where pleasure boats glide in for snorkeling or swimming. Below your villa is Teague Bay and the St. Croix Yacht Club, home to yachts that will entertain you as they raise their sails to set off or return.