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Rara Avis is a thoroughly
charming and rare 4 bedroom, 3.5 bath beachfront
villa located in an exceptionally lovely and
peaceful setting in Hart Bay.
A total remodeling and expansive
rebuilding of Rara was completed in 1997 and the
result is an uncommonly beautiful home that
offers outstanding island elegance, privacy and
spacious comfort for up to 8 persons.
Rara consists of 3 buildings: the
Great House with 2 bedrooms and 2 master bedroom
cabanas on either side of the Great House. They
connect with the pool by way of gardens, patios
and walkways.
Native stonework, exposed beam
cathedral ceilings, terra cotta tiled floors,
private and cozy decks and patios, designer
furniture and artwork, lush tropical landscaping
and a picture postcard setting combine to create
an immensely enjoyable island home.
A 3-5 minute walk down a private
path leads to the 83 degree crystal clear waters
of Hart Bay Beach.
The artistic living and dining
rooms are furnished with a combination of
antiques and designer bamboo furniture that
blends comfort and function with beauty.
From either room screened sliding
glass doors open to warm breezes, a spacious
deck and sweeping views of the south shore
National Park.
A cable color TV and VCR and a
stereo/cassette/CD with wall mounted speakers
provide the entertainment.
Dine inside at the stately
mahogany table seating 6 - 8, or
outside on the sheltered garden patio.
The kitchen is modern and well
equipped. It includes a 4 burner stove and oven,
dishwasher, microwave, blender, coffee maker,
toaster and a fine selection of dinnerware,
cookware, and server ware
The 2 large master bedrooms (2
queens) are located in separate cabanas that
offer exceptional privacy, lovely views and an
intimate setting.
The 2 guest bedrooms (twins that
convert to a king) are located on the lower
level the Great House and also offer romantic
ocean views.
Each cabana includes a tiled bath
and a private deck or patio that is perfect for
morning coffee and other quiet moments.
The guest bedrooms share a bath
and the fourth bath is located off the kitchen
in the Great House.
Rara has always been one of our most popular and
highly acclaimed villas, but with its new pool,
elegant interiors and handsome stonework, the
remodeled Rara achieves an even greater level of
beauty, comfort and vacation pleasure.
Rara is "a villa experience that
will generate starry - eyed memories years after
you have left St John. "
Rara is located in an unusually
quiet and private seaside setting where
shimmering moonlight, warm tradewinds,
mesmerizing views and the background sounds of
breaking surf weave a totally relaxing almost
magical atmosphere."
What was true in 1991 is even
more true today; this villa will massage and
spoil you to such an extent that you may never
want to go home.
This is definitely one of St
John's most exquisite seaside villas and we
strongly recommend Rara for honeymooners and
other lovers (this is a very romantic villa),
couples, and families with beach kids.
*Rara Avis has a resident outdoor cat
that visits the property. |
