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Water access to Great Cruz Bay with pool! Solar back-up power.

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Outdoor pool
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed

Bedroom 5

2 Single Beds

Master bedroom

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

Downstairs master bathroom

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Upstairs bathroom 2

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Upstairs master bathroom

Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Water access to Great Cruz Bay with pool! Solar back-up power.

New listing - see reviews for lower level only, Chocolate Chip, at vrbo #2474962

PEACE OF CHOCOLATE is a 2-story villa with a pool located in the neighborhood of Chocolate Hole. It right around the corner from the Westin on Great Cruz Bay Road and is just 5 minutes from St. John’s main town of Cruz Bay and grocery stores are even closer!
Enjoy your morning coffee on the deck looking out at the activities going on in the bay as crews prepare for sailing, snorkeling or fishing trips and the Westin shuttle boat brings guests and employees to and from the hotel. It is a short 15-minute walk to the end of the Westin beach where you can schedule outings or rentals with Cruz Bay Watersports or have lunch or dinner at the Westin's beachside restaurant, Snorkels. You may even be able to join in on a volleyball game on the beach! You can also catch a taxi to town at the Westin, if you don't want to wait for one to come to the villa.
In the evening, enjoy your favorite beverage and dinner while watching the sunset and later you can hear the laughter and squeals from the night kayakers and paddle boarders as they encounter tarpon feeding in the bay.
I have a whole house solar system with 3 Tesla power walls. There is air conditioning in the main living area, as well as each bedroom. The home has some traditional rock wall features inside and skylights let in lots of additional daylight! There is a pool and lush tropical gardens with flowering shrubs, fruit trees and 5 kinds of palm trees.
A 10-foot-wide path at the corner of the property leads to the kayaks and the entrance to Great Cruz Bay with a rock wall bulkhead (no beach).

Beach towels, chairs and a cooler provided.

Enjoy!!

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Important information

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Property # 2611798vb
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property, but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the area

St. John

St. John is home to this villa. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Virgin Islands National Park and Cruz Bay Beach.
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Cruz Bay, St John

What's nearby

  • Chocolate Hole - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Great Cruz Bay - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Chocolate Hole Beach - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Rendezvous Bay - 4 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Devers Bay - 5 min drive - 2.7 km

Getting around

  • St. Thomas (SPB-St. Thomas Seaplane Base) - 71 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪High Tide Bar & Seafood Grill - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Woody's Seafood Saloon - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Beach Bar - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Cruz Bay Landing - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Longboard - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Water access to Great Cruz Bay with pool! Solar back-up power. have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Water access to Great Cruz Bay with pool! Solar back-up power.?

As of 12 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Water access to Great Cruz Bay with pool! Solar back-up power. on 20 July 2026 start from NZ$1,846, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Water access to Great Cruz Bay with pool! Solar back-up power. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Water access to Great Cruz Bay with pool! Solar back-up power.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Water access to Great Cruz Bay with pool! Solar back-up power.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Water access to Great Cruz Bay with pool! Solar back-up power.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Water access to Great Cruz Bay with pool! Solar back-up power. located?

Situated in St. John, this villa is 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Chocolate Hole and 2.2 mi (3.6 km) from Virgin Islands National Park. Great Cruz Bay and Chocolate Hole Beach are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 19 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 19 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 19 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

John M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful stay and great host. Incredibly accommodating to our family. Would definitely stay again
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 11 May 2026
Thank you, John! I'm so happy you enjoyed your stay.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vicki S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house had everything we needed and the location was great
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 11 May 2026
Thank you, Vicki!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeff G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was an incredible spot for our two families and truly checked every box. The location is hard to beat, with stunning views of Great Cruz Bay and the added bonus of seeing St. Thomas sparkle at night. It was the perfect mix of peaceful and convenient, with easy water access and super convenient to nearby grocery stores. The home itself was spotless and very well cared for, and the host made everything seamless from start to finish. We made some amazing memories here and will absolutely be back.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 11 May 2026
Thank you, Jeff for posting such a great review. It was a pleasure to share my home with you! Lin
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jason D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Two families each with 2 teen girls and we had a great time. Lin is great to deal with. House was clean. Property comes with beach chairs, coolers, snorkel gear, paddle boards, etc. There are even a couple of cute kittens that will greet you near the carport every morning. We cooked breakfast most mornings and grilled one night and house had everything we needed. Grocery store is a quick 7 minute drive away. Neighborhood is safe, quiet and all around Peace of Chocolate was a great find. Thanks again Lin for your hospitality.
View when waking up every morning.
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 11 May 2026
What a thoughtful and helpful review, Jason! I appreciate all the information you provided for other potential guests. Full disclosure for readers, though, I do not provide snorkel gear, but I do leave equipment guests have left for others to use.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ken S.

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

Great stay near Cruz Bay

We loved the home in all ways. It's very clean, spacious, airy and has all that you will need. The pool and water access are wonderful. Thank you for the great home base for our terrific family vacation!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jane D.

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

Amazing experience!

We absolutely loved our stay! The home, location and host were all amazing!!! Can’t wait to go back!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 10 March 2025
Thank you, Jane!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mitzi A.

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

Dream vacation

Truly could not have had a better
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan E.

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

Wonderful location with great views of Cruz Bay.

Loved the private pool and access to the beach! Everything went very smoothly and the owner was great, she let us drop off suitcases early and was really helpful! Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Bob M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house and location were wonderful. We loved the water access for paddle boards and kayaks, and the upstairs deck and gathering space were fantastic for our group of 6. The upstairs bedrooms were very comfortable but the downstairs rooms were a disappointment. There was a strong musty/chemical odor in the lower level despite our best attempts to air them out. The twin beds would work well for kids, but were too small for our guys who were over 6’ tall.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 22 January 2026
Hi Bob, Thanks so much for the review! I wish I'd known about the smell you experienced so I could have done something about it. The twin mattresses came from a king bed , so I'm surprised to hear they were too short. Again, I appreciate the review. I can't fix things if I don't know about them. Sincerely, Lin Garvey, owner
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Delisa A.

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

Wonderful time!

We would definitely come again, the host is wonderful, her home is beautiful and clean… would highly recommend!!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy R.

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

Beautiful & Relaxing

Amazing property, host was an absolute dream to work with. We couldnt have asked for a better experience!
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 18 April 2025
Thank you , Amy. It was great to have you back!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rachael L.

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

beautiful home in a great location

We love staying on Great Cruz Bay Rd. It’s an awesome location and so easy to get to town, grocery stores, beaches and restaurants. The owner Lin is very sweet and easy to contact. We loved having the bay to swim in after a day at the beach. We all loved counting the iguanas from the pool. Highly recommend this sweet home!
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John E.

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

Beautiful home in perfect location

Lin is an amazing host and her home is beautiful. The downstairs offers 2bdr’s, one with two twin beds and one with a king. The upstairs has three more bedrooms with great views. 5 minute drive or taxi down to Cruz bay (ferry, bars, restaurants). Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 2 June 2023
Thank you so much, John! Hope you can come back soon’ Lin
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shellene O.

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

Fit our needs perfectly!

We had a large group that traveled to St. John for a wedding. We wanted a villa we could all stay together in and this one seemed like it would work. It more than worked! It was perfect! Everyone had their own bedroom and was happy with the bed sizes and all but one of the rooms basically had a private bathroom. We made good use of the available amenities: fridge, stove, kitchen etc, beach gear, swimming pool, grill and the deck. Would definitely recommend staying here!
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pam G.

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

Fantastic

2 feedback items: 1. Paying for clean up should include trash removal. Was awful to lug out trash for 10 people onto our taxi with luggage. 2. The taxi drivers had great difficulty finding the villa. I did have directions and landmarks provided by owner that were great. Motion lights or solar lights and signs/address would be very helpful with finding the entry and making it down the steps. Overall a wonderful place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura Q.

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

A piece of chocolate heaven

Our family had stayed here once before and would not return unless we got the same house. I was lucky enough to find a weekend that we could all get there and the house was available. The house is perfect. Upstairs there are three bedrooms and two baths and downstairs there are two bedrooms and one bath. If we had teenagers, the downstairs would be a dream for both parents and children. It is like an apartment all by itself. The pool is very refreshing after a day at the beach and very well maintained. It also has a spectacular view of Great Cruz Bay. We spent the nights out on the patio or the pool looking at the beautiful scenery and just chatting (since we do not see each other often enough). The manager is absolutely wonderful - very accommodating and easy to get hold of. She was very kind to my sister when she showed up early, having forgot the check-in time I told her. I just can't say enough good things about this home and the woman who manages it. It is a dream place to stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tracy M.

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

Perfect, island home away from home!

We travel regularly and use home rentals most of the time so this was the perfect choice for our family of five. Positioned in a more residential part of the island (as opposed to the bustling, tourist hub of Cruz Bay) this lovely home allowed for more space, home amenities, and peaceful sleep. Last time we visited St. John we stayed in the heart of Cruz Bay and loved the fact that we could walk to restaurants in the evening so we missed that, however, Great Cruz Bay is super close and parking lots are well positioned so we didn't feel like we missed out on any of the evening festivities by staying a little further away from the hustle and bustle. In fact, we enjoyed our retreat every evening after full days exploring the island and the incredible beaches, we were all pleased to have a the space to find a quiet corner to read or chat about the day on the spacious deck with harbor views. We enjoyed our stay at Peace of Chocolate! PS - Small side note - they had recently cleared out the lot in front of this home when we were there which made for clear views of the bay. I'm not sure what they have planned for the land in front of the rental property? Hopefully nothing that ruins the view.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 17 January 2025
My neighbor keeps the lot cleared so my view is not affected by the growth. It is a good thing!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janet B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was clean and very well equipped for any outing, beach chairs, coolers, towels, etc. The outdoor area has beautiful view with water access. The pool was well maintained. Very comfortable inside with a well equipped kitchen. We did not use the downstairs apartment.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katie G.

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

Great place, beautiful view !

Wonderful!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

About the host

Hosted by Lin Garvey

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Hello and welcome!
My name is Lin Garvey. I am from Charlotte, NC. I purchased my home in December 2020 and became a full time resident! I now have a beautiful home on the water where my friends and family can visit. I want to share it with others.

Why they chose this property

Location is one of the many positives about this villa. It is easy to reach and close to town while still private with unique views of Great Cruz Bay. So close are you to the water, you can enjoy the sights and sounds of the activities of the bay. A 1 minute walk down my private path allows access to the water.

The interior boasts the classic rock wall features of traditional Caribbean homes.

What makes this property unique

Location on Great Cruz Bay, near the Westin and grocery stores
Solar powered with no outages when the local power company is down!
Private water access.
Pool
2 master suites
Lush tropical gardens

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English
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