Kismet has 5,000 square feet of indoor space and another 6,000 square feet of outdoor space making it suitable for renting or leasing both for your relaxation and, during your Villa stay, for relatively small social events, such as corporate retreats, seminars, small weddings, important birthday and anniversary celebrations, and other such events within the Villa lease. Social events may only be held at Kismet as part of your seven-day minimum full Villa rental. If you plan to host others while you are at Kismet, we ask you to respect that Kismet is in a quiet community and appropriate rules and regulations apply to minimize any impact on our neighbors.

For those who wish to plan an event, future memories of a romantic tropical island are enhanced by the beautiful panoramic backdrop of the setting sun. It could hardly be more spectacular for such events; or just for relaxing.

If you are considering such a small event or other gathering during your stay, choose from several of St. John's excellent event planners to assist you every step of the way with the planning of your special day including, among others, arranging hotel reservations for guests, flowers, food and entertainment.

Kismet is able to accommodate up to 60 persons for such social gatherings. You may have up to twelve members of your party enjoy the beauty and comfort of lodging at Kismet. Your event planner can arrange lodging for additional guests at local hotels and inns such as the nearby Westin Hotel.

If you plan such an event, a rental surcharge will apply to pay for wear and tear and increased costs to Kismet (see below). Kismet's on-site property managers will be more than happy to make any necessary alterations for a trouble free lodging and/or event, including handicapped access; and to aid you with anything else they can.

E-mail or call our property managers (212) 688-8729 for further information including a referral to event planners.

RULES AND REGULATIONS
FOR SOCIAL GATHERINGS OF OVER TWENTY PERSONS

Kismet is one of the prime places chosen for rental and social events on St. John because of the site, the views, the sunset and sunrise, the ambience of the villa itself, and the number of persons it can accommodate. Because Kismet is in a residential neighborhood, all effort must be made to reduce noise and impact on Kismet’s neighbors.

Kismet is not in the business of planning, catering, or in any other business manner, hosting weddings or other social events during the leasing of the Villa. Planning and arranging such events is the sole responsibility of the lessee.

If you host such an event, the following Rules and Regulations must be observed:

1. In an effort to reduce noise and discomfort for the neighbors and to reduce wear and tear to the villa, Kismet will accommodate no more than 60 persons at any event. Maximum overnight occupancy by no more than 12 persons must be observed.
2. If a band is hired for any social event, the band must have only acoustic instruments. Electronic instruments, outdoor speakers and amplifiers are prohibited.
3. All other outdoor music must end by 9 PM.
4. Kismet kindly requests also that efforts be made to reduce other loud noise after 9 PM.
5. The social event reception itself must end by 10 PM.
6. All traffic coming and going from Kismet should make an extra effort not to disturb neighbors. No cars or taxis should park in, nor turn in, any neighbor’s driveway.

There is a rental surcharge, to reimburse Kismet for wear and tear and other additional event costs, of $3,000 for all planned events of more than 20 persons. There is a $5,000 surcharge for unplanned, unannounced or last minute gatherings of more than 20 persons. Such unplanned events are not recommended and may be disallowed by Kismet Management if deemed an annoyance to neighbors.

Kismet hopes your birthday, anniversary, wedding, retreat, seminar or other event, and your stay in our private paradise is both wonderful and memorable, and thanks you for your understanding.