Grande Bay Resort “Somewhere in the Sun" Studio- Spend 2026 in Paradise!

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A balcony with wicker chairs and a view of the sea and buildings.
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A marina with multiple boats docked, surrounded by multi-story buildings with balconies.
A multi-story hotel with a stone facade, balconies, and a sign reading "Grande Bay Resort".
A gym with exercise equipment and a large window overlooking a tropical landscape.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Top rated beach location
    Discover paradise at this top rated beach location.
  • Enjoy the heated pool
    A rare find in this area - swim in comfort or have a relaxing dip.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Cruz Bay Beach

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Spa pool on site
  • Heated pool
  • Kitchenette
  • On-site fitness centre
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Cruz Bay, St John
  • Place, Cruz Bay Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Battery
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Virgin Islands National Park
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, St. Thomas (STT-Cyril E. King)
    ‪51 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

0 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Studio

1 Double Futon and 1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Studio

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Dining area

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About the area

St. John

Located in St. John, this apartment is on the waterfront. Blackbeard's Castle is a notable landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Virgin Islands National Park and Cruz Bay Beach. Looking to get your feet wet? Snorkelling and power boating adventures can be found near the property.
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Cruz Bay, St John

What's nearby

  • Cruz Bay Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Battery - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • St. John Spice - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Virgin Islands National Park - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Cruz Bay Visitor Center - 15 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

  • St. Thomas (SPB-St. Thomas Seaplane Base) - 56 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Trunk Bay Beach Bar - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Cruz Bay Landing - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Shambles - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Longboard - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Morgan's Mango - ‬8 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Grande Bay Resort “Somewhere in the Sun" Studio- Spend 2026 in Paradise! have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Grande Bay Resort “Somewhere in the Sun" Studio- Spend 2026 in Paradise! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Grande Bay Resort “Somewhere in the Sun" Studio- Spend 2026 in Paradise!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Grande Bay Resort “Somewhere in the Sun" Studio- Spend 2026 in Paradise!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Grande Bay Resort “Somewhere in the Sun" Studio- Spend 2026 in Paradise! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this apartment building is within a 10-minute walk of Cruz Bay Beach and Virgin Islands National Park. St. John Spice and Battery are also within 5 minutes.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 101 out of 112 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 112 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 112 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 112 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 112 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous condo, location and working with the host was so easy. Backup power is great!! Thank you for an incredible stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 5 August 2026
Thank you, Laura! We are very happy that you enjoyed your stay - and the backup power! Thank you again for booking with us, Jack
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good unit with limited view of ocean.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 5 August 2026
Thank you for your high rating, Sandra! We are happy that you enjoyed your stay!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My wife and I have been traveling to St John for several years and we really enjoyed staying at Grande Bay in this studio unit. It was clean, the A/C was strong, and the unit was as advertised. The storage locker had beach chairs that we used at night on Cruz Bay beach right in front of the condos. We ate at High Tide, The Windmill Bar and Lime In, and took open air taxis to the North Shore beaches. We didn’t need to rent a car. An extra experience was renting a boat right in Cruz Bay that we had for the day. We had a great time!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a great studio to stay in!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great stay. The studio was clean and comfortable. The location was super convenient, and we appreciated having laundry facilities in our unit. We brought coffee and oatmeal with us which worked out great as groceries were very expensive.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved it!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 28 March 2026
We are happy to hear you enjoyed your stay ! Thank you again for booking! Jack
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great views and great time

Highly recommend - great location and the facilities were amazing.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 19 May 2025
Thank you Leslie! We are very happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay !
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay!

Great location, walking distance to everything you need!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 24 January 2023
We are glad you enjoyed your stay! Thank you again for booking with us!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Place

Our favorite place that we have stayed on STJ!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fun in the sun

Was a wonderful stay great location
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 31 March 2023
Thank you, Cindy! We are so glad you enjoyed your stay. Thank you again for booking with us!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Honeymoon

Love this property. I have stayed here before. Great location, helpful ,courteous staff
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 29 April 2025
Thank you Nancy! We are glad that you enjoyed your stay. Thank you for booking an we hope to see you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great getaway

Close to everything! Had all the amenities…beach chairs, coolers, beach towels, floats, etc
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 1 August 2025
Thank you, Karen! We are very happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay. Thank you again for booking with us! Jack
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fabulous stay at Grande Bay!

Truly enjoyed our stay at Grande Bay! Location was super convenient to the ferry dock/taxis and everywhere we wanted to go to in town. The unit was very clean and the bed was so comfy! It was nice to have a washer/dryer as well, and we enjoyed sitting out on the patio for coffee each AM. Highly recommend staying at Grande Bay!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 19 May 2025
Thank you Kara! We are very happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is an awesome unit and very adequate for our stay! We love to stay at Grande Bay because location is amazing. Close to everything. Easy walk to restaurants, shopping and taxis if you don’t have a jeep. The unit does only have a kitchenette . There is a microwave oven but only a hot plate for cooking. We were able to cook breakfast and make sandwiches for the beach. Overall we were extremely happy with our stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 31 January 2026
Thank you, Karen! We are very happy that you are pleased with your stay “Somewhere in the Sun”. The studios at Grande Bay only have kitchenettes with a full refrigerator, so we supply a hot plate and George Foreman grill to help with your cooking. Our one bedroom unit next door does have a full kitchen. We hope you keep us in mind for your next trip to St. John! Jack
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Location Location

Stayed at Grande Bay many times. It's the perfect location for everything that Cruz Bay has to offer.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 17 March 2020
We are so glad you enjoyed your stay. Thank you for booking! PS You can follow us/tag us on Instagram #somewhere_in_the_sun_condos
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Honeymoon!

This place was amazing - great location, clean and perfect size/accommodations for my husband and I on our honeymoon. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 22 July 2021
Hi Emily! Thank you for the nice review! We are so happy you had a great stay. Congratulations and hope to see you again soon! Jack
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

It was the Best!!

The place was easy and accessible to every where we wanted to go. Nice accommodations and a great location. Guest Happy hour was fun!!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 24 April 2023
Thank you, Lauren! We are so glad that you enjoyed your stay. Thank you again for booking with us!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Comfortable condo, nice location.

We found the condo to be quite comfortable and had all we wanted. Also, it is conveniently located in Cruz Bay -- one can walk to many restaurants, the ferry dock, and other sites.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 31 March 2023
Thank you Jon! We are happy that you enjoyed your stay. Thank you for booking with us!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Mother/daughter trip

Such a fun trip! Location was perfect… close to everything. Always felt safe. Every amenity was provided. Would come back in a heartbeat!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 29 April 2025
Thank you Kathleen! We are so glad that you enjoyed your special trip. Thank you for booking and we hope to see you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Annual March St. John trip

Property was great,
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 15 April 2024
Thank you Shawn! We are happy that you enjoyed your stay- keep us in mind for your next trip to STJ, we offer a 10% discount to our returning guests! Thank you, Jack
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

As advertised

Excellent location and everything as stated was at the place. Would stay here again
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 24 April 2023
Thank you, Jacque! We are so glad that you enjoyed your stay. Thank you for booking with us and we look forward to seeing you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

St John

Great place to stay in St John! Can walk from ferry, to all restaurants and open air taxi. Great pool, hot tub. Host was very responsive to questions.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 12 February 2025
Thank you Kara! We are glad that Yob enjoyed your stay , Thank you again for booking!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Stay

This is our 3rd time staying in the somewhere in the sun studio. Everything was perfect. Cant beat the location. Jack is a pleasure to book with and Rachelle was great communicating with us before arriving. Will stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 16 July 2024
Thank you Cathy! We are very happy to hear that you had another great stay “Somewhere in the Sun”. We truly appreciate your continued bookings and we look forward to hosting you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Mignone Family

We enjoyed the property, the cleanliness and the convenient location of the condo immensely. It was everything we were looking for. Would stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 24 April 2023
Thank you, Gina! We are so glad that you enjoyed your stay. Thank you for booking with us and we look forward to seeing you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent Stay and accommodation

We loved our stay as always at Grand Bay. Rachelle was great to work with and super accommodating. The property was beautiful and just what we were looking for to get away. Grand Bay is great because if it’s proximity to everything. We will definitely visit again!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 28 February 2022
Thank you, Erin! We are so glad you enjoyed your stay. Thank you for booking with us and we look forward to seeing you again! Jack
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