Seashore Allure #1 - Areola

About Seashore Allure #1 - Areola, St. John

Gentle waves whisper on the pebble beach, rippling in from the crystal-clear bay. Just completed in fall 2010 and located on the outskirts of Cruz Bay, Seashore Allure is a luxurious but small and intimate complex offering just eight stunning, soundproofed condo units.

Situated side-by-side on Seashore Allure's main level are four stylish one-bedroom units, all with central air-conditioning and fabulous king bedroom/bath suites. This end unit, a one-bedroom condo named Areola, also has a romantic jacuzzi bathtub. Brazilian hardwood flooring and maple cabinetry set the stage for Areola's elegant and modern furnishings, artistic lighting and its excellent floorplan. The fully-equipped sleek kitchen features a glass cooktop, stainless steel appliances, and has just about everything you might need to whip up a meal or snack.

The king bedroom and ensuite bath invite romance and relaxation in luxe style. The sink-into four-poster king bed is canopied. The adjoining bath is beautifully laid out in travertine tile with granite countertops. The bath offers a magnifying mirror, a bidet, and both an ample shower (with a rain shower inset into the ceiling and bodyspray shower on the side) and an enclosed jacuzzi tub for two with an arched window.

Step outside to Areola's private verandah set with comfortable seating; it borders the entire front of your unit and overlooks the pool area and Turner Bay. The verandah's clear tempered glass half-walls allow you uninterrupted vistas from your shady private spot, just perfect for reading, admiring the ocean view, or for evening cocktails. Should your friends wish to have their own accommodations, they can rent the unit right next door, and with your advance request, you'll get a key to the door connecting both private verandahs so you can visit each other freely.

Steps from your door is Seashore Allure's convivial pool and entertainment area, where all guests are welcome to hang out. The marine-blue pool, set into a coralstone terrace, gets sun all day long. Nearby is a thatched pavilion which offers a shaded area with a gas grill and a 46-inch satellite TV, and there are tables for alfresco dining. There's also a convenient powder room and shower. At the very top of Seashore Allure is a spiral staircase which leads up to a partially-roofed patio and the complex's large hot tub and lounge area. A stone archway frames the picture-perfect ocean view seen from this level. On the premises is also the condo office, where you can do your laundry, get information and assistance, and use the printer to print out your boarding passes.

These are beautifully-executed residences. With travertine tile, the creative use of exotic warm woods, St. John-style classic stone and shellwork accent walls, tasteful decor and the latest lighting, appliances and electronics, Seashore Allure is exceedingly polished and sophisticated, and sure to please its fortunate guests. A flat walking path from Seashore Allure takes you through a local neighborhood and a nature preserve into Cruz Bay in about 10 minutes, for shopping, dining, bars and nightlife (or drive into Cruz Bay in 2 minutes). And it's only a short drive to St. John's spectacular National Park beaches. Seashore Allure is an excellent choice for your Virgin Islands vacation and for honeymooners, young and old! Very highly recommended.