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Panoramic Views! Grand Upper Villa w/ Huge Patio, Starlink & Pool - Mandavilla

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Cruz Bay view from Balcony
The Villa pool
Trunk Bay - one of the Top 10 best beaches in the world!
Views of Cruz Bay from the pool
Balcony daybed

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6111.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Living Room 1

1 Queen Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Bathroom 2

Soap · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

Panoramic Views! Grand Upper Villa w/ Huge Patio, Starlink & Pool - Mandavilla

Panoramic Sunset Views: Grand Upper Villa with Huge Dining Patio
Elevate your St. John experience in our "Great House" Upper Level. If you are looking for the "Wow" factor, this is it. Boasting soaring high ceilings and an expansive architectural design, the Upper Level of Mandavilla is a majestic hillside retreat designed to capture the best panoramic views and refreshing trade winds in Cruz Bay.

The "Grand" Difference
While both our villas offer luxury, guests choose the Upper Level for its sense of scale and premier outdoor space:

Soaring High Ceilings: The open-concept living area feels incredibly spacious and airy, perfectly capturing the tropical breezes.

The Ultimate Sunset Patio: Our oversized covered balcony is significantly larger than the lower level. the perfect "outdoor living room" for hosting family dinners as the sun dips below the horizon.

Full Chef’s Kitchen: A large, fully-stocked kitchen flows directly into the dining area, making it the ideal choice for groups who love to cook and socialize together.

Work with a View: Stay connected with high-speed Starlink Internet, perfect for streaming or taking video calls with the Caribbean Sea as your backdrop.

Space & Comfort
Two King Suites: Two spacious bedrooms featuring king-sized beds and private baths, designed for ultimate rest.

The Pool Oasis: Step down to the tropical shared pool—a perfect sanctuary for a refreshing dip after a day at the National Park.

Walk to Town: Enjoy a 15-minute downhill stroll into the heart of Cruz Bay for world-class dining and shopping. (We recommend a Jeep for the "tropical workout" back up the hill!)

VIP Arrival & Support
We take the stress out of island travel. We coordinate a complimentary ferry greeter to meet you at the dock and guide you (or your Jeep) to the villa. Plus, our on-island manager can assist with pre-arrival grocery stocking so your vacation starts the moment you land.

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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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

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 25
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

St. John

Located in St. John, this villa is on the waterfront. 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

  • Great Cruz Bay - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Battery - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Cruz Bay Beach - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • St. John Spice - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Virgin Islands National Park - 15 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

  • St. Thomas (SPB-St. Thomas Seaplane Base) - 55 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cruz Bay Landing - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Woody's Seafood Saloon - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Greengo’s - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪The Longboard - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Sun Dog Cafe - ‬15 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Panoramic Views! Grand Upper Villa w/ Huge Patio, Starlink & Pool - Mandavilla have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Panoramic Views! Grand Upper Villa w/ Huge Patio, Starlink & Pool - Mandavilla?

As of 2 April 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Panoramic Views! Grand Upper Villa w/ Huge Patio, Starlink & Pool - Mandavilla on 16 July 2026 start from NZ$669, 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 Panoramic Views! Grand Upper Villa w/ Huge Patio, Starlink & Pool - Mandavilla pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Panoramic Views! Grand Upper Villa w/ Huge Patio, Starlink & Pool - Mandavilla?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Panoramic Views! Grand Upper Villa w/ Huge Patio, Starlink & Pool - Mandavilla?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Panoramic Views! Grand Upper Villa w/ Huge Patio, Starlink & Pool - Mandavilla?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Panoramic Views! Grand Upper Villa w/ Huge Patio, Starlink & Pool - Mandavilla located?

Situated on the waterfront, this villa is within a 15-minute walk of Battery and Virgin Islands National Park. St. John Spice and Mongoose Junction are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 13 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 13 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ryan Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful place.....views were Amazing! Beds were comfy, had all the amenties you could ask for, and location was outstanding. We had a great time and would highly recommend a stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John R.

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

Amazing views!

The views from the balcony over Cruz Bay and St. Thomas were incredible! Property was clean and had everything we needed for a great vacation. Close to grocery store and restaurants. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 3 April 2025
Thank you John! We sincerely hope you come back again soon.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lauren G.

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

Family Vacay

The view and outdoor living space were amazing! Furniture and decor were nice and the kitchen was very well stocked with everything you could possibly need. Great location...easy ride into Cruz Bay and about 15-20 to some of the best beaches I've ever been to (Maho, Trunk, Cinnamon). Loved it and would go back in a heartbeat!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 13 May 2025
So glad you enjoyed your time at Mandavilla! We hope you come back very soon.
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10/10 Excellent

Gabrielle C.

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

The great getaway

Beautiful property, unforgettable memories, a true treasure - we can’t wait to be back!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 9 June 2024
Thank you Gabrielle! So glad you enjoyed your stay! Please come back to St John/Love Island soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ana S.

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

Amazing and mesmerizing

The property is beautiful. Enjoyed everything about the property it was very clean and everything you needed for cooking, going to beach and pool during our stay. The view off the balcony was breath taking.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 23 January 2025
Thank you so much for staying with us Ana! We’re so glad you had a fabulous vacation. I hope you come back to see us again very soon.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David T.

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

Perfect stay in St John

This property exceeded expectations both in terms of location as well as in the quality of the villa itself. The views are phenomenal, and having two suites with king beds was great for our group of two couples. Also, being just a few minutes from Cruz bay allowed us easy access to some good restaurants (Morgan’s Mango and High Tide), as well as the ferry landing. I would say having a car is essential, as the walk up and down the hill to town isn’t very fun, but we had a car so it was a non-issue. We would stay here again in a heartbeat.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 18 April 2025
Thank you David! So happy you had an amazing vacation. We would love to host you again. Yes, the uphill walk is only for the aggressive few that want the challenge. Many parts of the island are similar. I personally love the challenge.
Verified

4/10 Poor

Dennis S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in
Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy
We recently stayed in the upper unit of Mandavilla with a group of four adults. While the property has potential with incredible views and nice overall amenities, several issues significantly impacted our stay.One of the bathrooms had no hot water. Although the maintenance team was responsive, it still took four days to resolve the problem. During that time, repair tools were left throughout the bathroom when workers were not present, and the light fixture had been removed for wiring related to a new water pump. This made the space unusable and required us to adjust our plans for several days to allow everyone time to get ready.We also experienced a power outage one evening. We specifically chose Mandavilla because it was advertised as having a functioning generator, but we later learned the generator had been out of service for some time—information that was never communicated to us.In addition to these issues, several aspects of the property were in poor condition. The grill had seen better days, and the deck boards surrounding the pool were hazardous, with rotting wood and exposed nails.I attempted to address these concerns with the owner, but she was not receptive and stated, “That’s just the way it is in St. John.” Based on our experience, I would not recommend this property.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

L. W.

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

47th Bday

The property was very nice with a GREAT view!! My family enjoyed the pool too. Emily and Matthew was on top of anything that we needed and that was very much appreciated!! Also Luce was GREAT!!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 19 December 2024
Thank you! Please come back again soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karrin Q.

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

Birthday Getaway

I planned this getaway to celebrate my Birthday with my husband, my best friend and her husband. The house was absolutely perfect for us...with a bedroom on one side and the other side and the living area in between. We spent the majority of our time, while not out sight seeing or on excursions, either in the pool or out on the lanai. And the view of Cruz Bay was just the icing on my Birthday Cake!!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 14 October 2024
So glad you had a fabulous birthday!!! Please come back and see us again soon.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leigh Anne C.

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

Nice quaint ocean front house

The view. The view. The view. We didn’t most of our time sitting outside on the patio enjoying the sound of the ocean waves. The house was nice - 3 bedrooms & 3 full bathrooms. We used the washer and dryer. Very clean. Incredibly pleasant stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 6 November 2024
So glad you enjoyed your stay at Mandavilla! We hope you come back soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Aaron C.

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

Great Views & ease of access to Cruz Bay

We were abolutely blown away with the view and openness of the property. It was extremely quite outside of construction work across the mountain (not the fault of the property). Everyone was extremely quick to communicate if there was an issue, with the only issue was I couldn't figure out how to connect the bluetooth speaker! AC and fans in the each bedroom worked great and made the night enjoyable. Extremely easy to navigate through the island and great location. I would recommend a car just because it is so easy, however you could walk to town as it's a quick straight shot.We will be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gail K.

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

Relaxing Retreat

We had a wonderful, relaxing stay at the Mandavilla property. Everything was clean and ready when we arrived. The pool was so inviting and we used it every day & some evenings. They balcony was was amazing! We spent so much time and there was so much fan cooled area to enjoy. Wait, did I forget to mention the views? They were stunning. We wished we'd brought our adult son and his girlfriend and will be looking to do so when we can in the future. Thanks for the hospitality!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline O.

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

Mandavilla is a magical spot!

We really enjoyed our stay at Mandavilla Inspired. The home is nicely appointed and the deck and view is to die for. Emily and Matthew were very accommodating and the little things such as picking up provisions were very helpful . We enjoyed our evenings and mornings on the deck enjoying the views and time together. The pool is also quite large for St. John and plenty of chairs and floats for all. Location is great too, quick drive to Cruz Bay and the North Shore Beaches. They mention in the listing that it's walkable to town. This is not really accurate. My husband and I and our three boys are quite fit but did not feel safe walking the steep, narrow hill at night. Just did seem very realistic to us. Only other complaint was that the pull out was quite uncomfortable. Our third son opted to sleep on it not pulled out, which was fine for him. However, if we had 6 people that might have been a problem. An egg crate or something similar might alleviate that issue. Truly though it's a wonderful spot and we really enjoyed the home.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 6 January 2025
Thank you for your notes Jacqueline. I am so glad you enjoyed your stay! We hope you come back again soon. Side note - the pull out sofa has a new thick pillow top mattress, pillows and linens. It is the most comfortable we could make a pull out sofa. Agreed with you on the walk. The lack of street lights and sidewalks in St John make walking anywhere at night challenging. My family walks the hill every night. It is often our best moments/conversations. The steep hills are always a good views & work outs. We do try to describe this as best as we can. But you never can properly describe it till you experience it! Thank you again - and hope to host you again soon.

About the host

Hosted by Emily

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Meet Your Host: Dedicated to Your St. John Escape
My goal is to give you a stay that feels private and relaxed, but with the support of a "Superhost" background.

What you can expect from a stay at Mandavilla:

Proven Hospitality: We’ve earned 5-star "Superhost" status on other platforms by focusing on the details that matter: cleanliness, fast communication, and reliable amenities.

Seamless Arrival: We know the ferry dock can be a bit hectic. Our local greeter will meet you right at the dock to make sure you find your way home to Mandavilla without a second thought.

Your Digital Island Guide: To keep your stay clutter-free, we’ve prepared a Digital Concierge. Upon arrival, you’ll find a simple QR code that unlocks all our personal favorites—the best local "happy hour" spots, secret snorkel entries, and even how to work the blender for that first island drink.

On-Island Support: If you need anything that the digital guide can't answer, our on-island property manager is just a phone call away.

We’re here to make sure your vacation is exactly what it should be: easy. We look forward to hosting you!

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