
Estate Belvedere
About Estate Belvedere, St. Croix
The centerpiece of this Estate is the sugar mill dating back to 1763, a place where sugar cane was refined into precious sugar and the molasses into Cruzan rum; other ruins of the old plantation still grace this lovely island property. Extensive historical research was done by the current owners in both St. Croix and Danish archives, and after several years of careful and loving restoration, Estate Belvedere is now receiving guests fortunate enough to enjoy its unique history, spectacular landscaping on spacious grounds, and its beautiful interiors. The sugar mill is the central gathering place for everyone. The entry into the mill opens to an art gallery in the round, complete with the old Danish brick floor, showcasing the owners' collection of Caribbean art and historical memorabilia. A powder room with a handpainted tropical mural is tucked off to the side. Built to encompass the curve of the sugar mill are the living area, gourmet kitchen and home office area, which open through french doors onto an expansive terrace looking out to the sea, set with cushioned furniture for the cocktail hour and lazy stargazing when night falls. A covered pavilion is just off the kitchen on this terrace, with a handy pass-through/bar to the kitchen for easy serving, providing a shaded, cool spot for alfresco dining.
Three air-conditioned bedroom/bath suites on two levels of the mill (named Sunrise, Hibiscus and Jungle Suites) offer luxurious privacy. Outside, a staircase winds up and around the sugar mill to its very top and to spectacular long-distance vistas in every direction. A handpainted mural maps the islands you see in the distance from this high vantage point. Off to one side of the Estate are old plantation ruins of long ago where vivid bougainvillea now bloom; part of this area has been made into a lovely patio for conversation or quiet reading, where cool tradewinds prevail. Estate Belvedere's extensive and beautifully-preserved ruins include a classic Caribbean welcoming arms staircase and graceful arches framing the lush gardens, providing a fascinating look at sturdy Danish stonework done over 200 years ago. Accessed via one of the old stone staircases is the Tower Building, a modern two-story pavilion with two very spacious, air-conditioned bedroom/bath suites (Ocean and Coral Suites), each suite with a large living area, a full kitchen and two queen beds. These colorful and completely equipped suites are perfect for family privacy, and further enhance the child-friendly nature of the Estate. Just beyond is the Garden Cottage, built as a new extension of the ruins; its entry patio incorporates some of the old stone rubble walls. This air-conditioned and very private suite also offers a sitting room with a small kitchen and a queen bedroom. Chad, the Estate's caretaker, lives close to the entrance in a removed, separate cottage. Walkways connect the buildings and the ruins, meandering under tall, shady trees, past fruit trees and glorious tropical gardens fenced by elegant wrought iron, displaying riots of vivid flowers and exotic plants, and through green manicured lawns.
The Pool House, the generous swimming pool and the air-conditioned home gym are situated beyond the sugar mill and Tower Building; the pool area and surrounding lawn are screened by trees and shrubbery for complete privacy. Estate Belvedere is a masterpiece, an important bookmark in St. Croix's colorful history. Every modern convenience and amenity is here, the decor is today's classic Caribbean, but the spirit of early island days prevails. A perfect place for families or for building more memories with close friends, time spent within this elegant Estate will be relished and remembered by all fortunate enough to find this very special property. Five stars.
Bedrooms
Sugar Mill Main House* (Sunrise, Hibiscus + Jungle suites): 2 kings + 1 queen. Tower Building (Ocean + Coral Suites): 2 queens in each Suite. Garden Cottage: 1 queen; + 1 twin rollaway available on request
Amenities
- 7 Cable TVs
- 5 DVD players
- 3 VCRs
- 5-CD player
- Radio
- Books
- Games
- Croquet
- Puzzles
- Movie
- Music collections
- Full A/C
- Phones with intercoms
- DSL line + Wi-Fi
- Scanner/fax/copier/printer
- Answering machine
- Gourmet kitchen
- Granite counters
- Gas cooktop
- Double ovens
- Wine cooler
- Ice cream maker
- All-Clad cookware
- Cuisinart
- Mini-fridge
- Alfresco dining area
- 3 more fully-equipped kitchens
- Hair dryers
- Bathrobes
- Iron
- Ironing board
- 2nd wine cooler in Hibiscus Suite
- 2 nylon Pack 'n' Play crib/playpens
- 1 highchair
- Security system
- Hammock by pool
- Pool House with changing area
- Full bath
- Home gym
- Gas grill
- Generator
- Electronic entry gate
- Dishwasher
- Laundry
Beaches
Cane Bay Beach + Carambola Beach (5 minutes' drive past Cane Bay)
Pool
20' x 50' x 3' - 6' deep, with Pool House
Staff
Maid, once per week.
Notes
- For a property as large as Estate Belvedere, it is necessary to ensure adequate time between rentals to allow the staff to make the villa perfect. So, rentals where there are guests both departing and arriving on the same date will be considered on a case by case basis; please inquire!
- Estate Belvedere's caretaker, Chad, occupies another cottage on this 4-acre historic plantation. Chad is on property for your convenience, should you have questions or problems, but of course, your complete privacy is always assured at Estate Belvedere.
- 200+-year old historic ruins on property, including the Sugar Mill with its staircase to 360-degree viewing deck at top of Mill
- No smoking
- Square Footage: Interiors: approx. 8400 sq. ft., on 4 acres (2 acres are landscaped)
- *1 to 6 persons have the use of the 3 bedroom/bath suites in the Sugar Mill Main House only. 13th + 14th persons sleep on 2nd queen bed in the Ocean and/or Coral Suite - or 1 twin rollaway bed is also available.
- ***ESTATE BELVEDERE IS AVAILABLE FOR WEDDINGS or PARTIES for up to 50 guests maximum.***
- The villa rental rates charged for this special week are, for 1-14 persons during High Season: $9604/week, OR rate for 1-14 persons during Low Season: $8162/week, plus 10% Government Hotel Tax. Also, please add a $1500 event surcharge (plus 10% Government Hotel Tax) to the rental rates above for weddings or functions, and increase the fully-refundable damage deposit to $1500. If you are interested in hosting a wedding at this property, please inquire about specific event details.
Please Also Note
Most photos by Don Hebert. A 7-night minimum at full Thanksgiving rate required on all rentals which occur during any portion of the Thanksgiving holiday week.
Estate Belvedere Rental Rates
| Travel Dates | Bedrooms | Nightly Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Today–November 18, 2011 5-6 BRs + 2nd Q (3 houses) | 6 |
$
986
USD
€
720
EUR
£
621
GBP
|
| Today–November 25, 2011 Entire estate for up to 14 | 6 |
$
986
USD
€
720
EUR
£
621
GBP
|
| Today–December 16, 2011 5-6 BRs + 2nd Q (3 houses) | 6 |
$
986
USD
€
720
EUR
£
621
GBP
|
| Today–January 6, 2012 Entire estate for up to 14 | 6 |
$
1,415
USD
€
1,033
EUR
£
891
GBP
|
| Today–April 13, 2012 5-6 BRs + 2nd Q (3 houses) | 6 |
$
1,371
USD
€
1,001
EUR
£
864
GBP
|
| April 14, 2012–November 16, 2012 5-6 BRs + 2nd Q (3 houses) | 6 |
$
1,166
USD
€
851
EUR
£
735
GBP
|
| November 17, 2012–November 23, 2012 Entire estate for up to 14 | 6 |
$
1,372
USD
€
1,002
EUR
£
864
GBP
|
| November 24, 2012–December 14, 2012 5-6 BRs + 2nd Q (3 houses) | 6 |
$
1,166
USD
€
851
EUR
£
735
GBP
|
| December 15, 2012–January 4, 2013 Entire estate for up to 14 | 6 |
$
1,714
USD
€
1,251
EUR
£
1,080
GBP
|
| Today–April 13, 2012 5 BRs in 2 houses | 5 |
$
1,143
USD
€
834
EUR
£
720
GBP
|
| April 14, 2012–November 16, 2012 5 BRs in 2 houses | 5 |
$
972
USD
€
710
EUR
£
612
GBP
|
| November 24, 2012–December 14, 2012 5 BRs in 2 houses | 5 |
$
972
USD
€
710
EUR
£
612
GBP
|
| Today–November 18, 2011 4 BRs in 2 houses | 4 |
$
858
USD
€
626
EUR
£
541
GBP
|
| Today–December 16, 2011 4 BRs in 2 houses | 4 |
$
858
USD
€
626
EUR
£
541
GBP
|
| Today–April 13, 2012 4 BRs in 2 houses | 4 |
$
1,000
USD
€
730
EUR
£
630
GBP
|
| April 14, 2012–November 16, 2012 4 BRs in 2 houses | 4 |
$
857
USD
€
626
EUR
£
540
GBP
|
| November 24, 2012–December 14, 2012 4 BRs in 2 houses | 4 |
$
857
USD
€
626
EUR
£
540
GBP
|
| Today–November 18, 2011 3 BRs in Sugar Mill | 3 |
$
758
USD
€
553
EUR
£
478
GBP
|
| Today–December 16, 2011 3 BRs in Sugar Mill | 3 |
$
758
USD
€
553
EUR
£
478
GBP
|
| Today–April 13, 2012 5-6 BRs + 2nd Q (3 houses) | 3 |
$
857
USD
€
626
EUR
£
540
GBP
|
| April 14, 2012–November 16, 2012 3 BRs in Sugar Mill | 3 |
$
743
USD
€
542
EUR
£
468
GBP
|
| November 24, 2012–December 14, 2012 3 BRs in SugarMill | 3 |
$
743
USD
€
542
EUR
£
468
GBP
|
| Today–November 18, 2011 1-2 BRs in Sugar Mill | 2 |
$
658
USD
€
480
EUR
£
415
GBP
|
| Today–December 16, 2011 1-2 BRs in Sugar Mill | 2 |
$
658
USD
€
480
EUR
£
415
GBP
|
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