On St. John time passes gently. There are no demanding clock towers. Life is simple, unspoiled, and calm as the southeasterly trade winds that warm the white beaches and green hills giving this island but one season: Summer.

Here, on St. John, the smallest and least populated of the U.S. Virgin Islands, is Estate Zootenvaal: Beach houses overlooking an azure sea, unique in their simplicity, yet tastefully appointed and fully equipped. A haven for perceptive people who prefer serene vacations—far from hectic crowds and busy schedules.

Estate Zootenvaal, located on Hurricane Hole, a national monument, is surrounded by the National Park and the Caribbean Sea with over 1000 feet of waterfront.

Four beach houses overlooking an azure sea; unique in their simplicity, yet luxuriously appointed. A haven for perceptive people who prefer serene vacations - far from hectic crowds, away from mind-jarring confusion.

Spend your days in complete relaxation. Laze on your private beach. Swim in tropic waters. Snorkel along underwater trails. Roam through coral gardens. Beachcomb coves and inlets with names of an older time: Calabash Boom, Cinnamon Bay, Chocolate Hole, Privateer Point, Whistling Cay, Hawk's Nest Point and Hurricane Hole. Quiet places where only you and your imagination share a day.

On this island is our nation’s only National Forest in the West Indies. There are roads and trails to follow through lush forests luxuriant with exotic blooms.

Swim in tropical waters. Snorkel along underwater trails. Roam through coral gardens. Beach comb coves and inlets with names of an older time: Calabash Boom; Cinnamon Bay; Chocolate Hole; Privateer Point; Whistling Cay; Hawk’s Nest Point and Hurricane Hole. Quiet places where only you and your imagination share a day. Yes, and explore vine and brush-covered ruins of plantations that knew time as it was on this island two centuries ago.