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Monte Bay was one of the first
homes built in Klein Bay in 1992.
Monte enjoys one of the
finest waterfront settings in Klein and
Rendezvous Bays and, some would argue, the
entire south shore of St. John.
Monte is tucked into an unusually
peaceful, quiet and beautiful setting
overlooking the turquoise waters of Rendezvous
Bay.
Monte faces south-southwest and
is a sun lover's home that basks in soft breezes
and sun all day long. Klein Bay has a pebble
beach that you can easily walk to, while the
white sand beach at Ditliff Point is a 15-minute
nature walk or a 10-15 minute swim or snorkel.
Both Ditliff Beach and Klein Bay
are protected by Ditliff Peninsula, so the calm,
crystal clear waters are sheltered from heavy
surf and strong winds and offer very good
swimming, snorkeling, kayaking and wind surfing.
Klein Bay is a 10-15 minute drive
from the groceries, restaurants and shops of
Cruz Bay, all on paved roads.
Monte Bay is a very handsome
2-1/2 level, custom design that blends
traditional Caribbean architectural features
with modern comforts and amenities.
Classic architectural elements
include; terra cotta tiled floors, beamed
cathedral ceilings, private balconies, tiled
decks, arched windows and a French tiled roof.
Modern creature comforts
and amenities include central a/c, a cherry and
granite gourmet kitchen, a tiled pool and an
exercise room.
The Guesthouse is a private
2-level, 2 bedroom/2 bath stone and concrete
home that is located behind and above the main
house.
To enter the main house, you park
beside the Guesthouse and descend a flight of
stairs into the kitchen/formal dining area on
the upper level of Monte.
The gorgeous interior great room
and two guest bedrooms are 3 steps below the
kitchen/dining area, while below the interior
great room is the oh so-o-o relaxing and
beautiful exterior great room (the gallery).
From the gallery, tiled stairs
lead to the lower level and the master bedroom,
a 30' ceramic tiled pool, large pool deck and
surrounding gardens, and the 4th (poolside)
bedroom.
A second set of stairs from the
gallery leads to the other side of the house and
an exercise room.
Banana, papaya, palm and
other abundant vegetation surrounds the house
and creates superb clothing optional privacy,
while hibiscus, bougainvillea, oleander and
other flowering plants cascade down the hillside
in a profusion of color.
A private path to the water
(rebuilt in 2004) provides access to swimming
and snorkeling.
On the upper level two very
inviting guest bedrooms (queen beds) are located
on opposite sides of the house to insure maximum
privacy.
Both guest bedrooms have air
conditioning, 4-poster mahogany beds, tiled
floors, vaulted ceilings and screened sliding
glass doors that open to balconies with
picturesque views.
They also have tiled baths
and private outdoor stone garden showers that
are surrounded by luxuriant tropical foliage.
The spacious, air-conditioned
master bedroom (king bed) is on the lower level
and features lovely views of the Caribbean
through 20' screened sliding glass doors.
The master bedroom also includes
a stereo/CD/cassette player with twin ceiling
speakers and a large bath/dressing room that is
entered through beautiful stone arches.
The fourth a/c bedroom (king bed)
and bath adjoins the pool deck on the lower
level and is perfect for young adults, singles
or nannies.
The Guesthouse has two additional
bedrooms/baths, both with queen beds
The kitchen was completely
remodeled in 2003 and now looks gorgeous with
its cherry cabinets accented by granite
countertops and black appliances.
This modern kitchen includes a
Dacor 4-burner gas cook top stove, Dacor
standard and convection ovens, a
refrigerator/freezer, a microwave oven and
dishwasher and a granite countertop bar with bar
stools.
The kitchen is amply supplied
with cooking supplies, utensils and dinnerware.
A laundry room with a washer and dryer is
located off the kitchen and a separate stone
patio off the deck contains a BBQ grill.
As you enter Monte the kitchen is
on your right, the formal dining room is on your
left and the spacious, interior great room is 3
steps below the kitchen/dining areas.
A convenient powder room with
half bath is located off the kitchen. The dining
room is centered around an antique mahogany
dining set that seats 8, while casual lunches
may be served on the pool deck or in the
gallery.
The interior great room is
furnished with stylish wicker furniture, and
includes a cable color TV/VCR and DVD and a
stereo with CD.
The dining room, kitchen,
interior great room and upper level bedrooms can
be sealed off in air-conditioned comfort by
closing the screened, 16 foot sliding glass
doors that disappear into wall pockets.
The gallery is another design
features that makes Monte a supremely
comfortable and unique home. The gallery is
surrounded on 3 sides by Mediterranean styled,
12 foot, open arched windows that effectively
capture all the beauty of the Caribbean.
The gallery is tastefully
furnished in cushioned wicker furniture by Lloyd
Flanders and is an absolutely splendid place to
read, relax and unwind.
With its clothing optional
privacy, Monte Bay (the villa and the bay) are a
beautiful slice of paradise. Monte's proximity
to the water - it seems like you're cantilevered
out over the water - gives it a very special
essence.
Sounds of gentle surf and vivid
shades of turquoise and blue continuously
surround you. Monte is another fine example of
what we call a magnet home.
When you're relaxing by the
pool, in the gallery or the bedrooms, the
feeling of relaxed contentment is so strong that
you can get stuck to your villa.
Despite all the wonderful
beaches, swimming, snorkeling, hiking trails,
shops, restaurants and activities that St John
offers, you can't leave your villa - you're
stuck in Monte Bay.
The Guesthouse, which prior
to 2004 was not rented to guests, now gives
guests the option of renting Monte Bay as either
a 4 or 6-bedroom seaside villa.
Monte Bay is a very
romantic home that is ideal for an upscale
honeymoon, anniversary, special occasion or just
an amorous getaway.
The main house will accommodate
1-3 couples in superb comfort and privacy. Monte
Bay has also proven to be very popular with
families and the 4th bedroom is well suited for
kids, in laws or nannies.
The Guesthouse offers comfortable
and private accommodations for 1 or 2 more
persons or couples
The Guesthouse at Monte Bay is
located above and behind the main house, just
off the parking area. Like the main house, the
Guesthouse enjoys a very private, quiet and
romantic location.
From the upper level decks,
the living room and the master bedroom there are
scenic views of Rendezvous Bay and the
Caribbean. You also have a private access to the
path that leads to snorkeling and swimming
The Guesthouse is an attractive
2-level villa built of stone and concrete. A
spiral staircase leads to the upper level, which
contains the kitchen/living and dining areas, as
well as the master bedroom and master bath.
An exterior covered deck runs the
full length of the upper level of the
Guesthouse. A second bedroom and bath is located
on the lower (ground) level.
With its central a/c, stonewalls,
beamed cathedral ceilings, tiled floors
throughout, and tropical furnishings and
artwork, the living areas and bedrooms are
classy, comfy and inviting.
The kitchen is modern and
completely equipped, with tiled countertops, a
4-burner gas stove and oven, dishwasher, coffee
maker, toaster oven and a small table for two.
The living room includes a cable
color TV/VCR and a stereo/cassette/CD. Two sets
of French doors open from the living area to the
decks and views of the water.
On the upper level, the master
bedroom (queen bed) has stonewalls, air
conditioning, a delightfully romantic essence
and screened French doors that open to water
views.
A tile and stone master bath with
lots of closet space and a stone shower is off
the master bedroom. The 2nd air-conditioned
bedroom (queen) is accessed through screened
French doors which open onto the gardens..
In addition to being an
enchanting petite villa, the Guesthouse is also
a good value, considering that it's a very
private waterfront villa in the luxurious Klein
Bay neighborhood of St. John.
Monte Bay has always been one of
St. John's most enjoyable 4-bedroom homes, now
it's an exquisite 4 or 6 bedroom villa. |
