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Villa Chez Shell ~ Enjoy Sunsets Over Great Cruz Bay! NEW LOWER RATES

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Villa Sign
Property grounds
Front Door Entrance
Living area

Overview of Villa Chez Shell ~ Enjoy Sunsets Over Great Cruz Bay! NEW LOWER RATES

Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen

Explore the area

Map
St John
  • Popular LocationGreat Cruz Bay4 min walk
  • Popular LocationCruz Bay Beach7 min drive
  • Popular LocationHoneymoon Beach9 min drive
  • AirportSt. Thomas (STT-Cyril E. King)68 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bay Room

1 King Bed

Garden Room

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Villa Chez Shell ~ Enjoy Sunsets Over Great Cruz Bay! NEW LOWER RATES

Villa Chez Shell is a two bedroom Pool Villa located near the Westin Resort in Great Cruz Bay and is just 5 minutes from downtown Cruz Bay.

Enjoy evening sunsets over Great Cruz Bay and the twinkling lights of St. Thomas once the sun has set for the evening.

The home has two Master Suites each with en-suite Master Baths with custom showers. The entire home has beautiful quarry stone floors imported from the Middle East.

The main entrance at Chez Shell is graced by Old Chicago Brick walkways and tropical gardens bordered with palm trees, fragrant frangipani flowers, tree orchids and other tropical foliage.

Once you step inside the front entry, the well-appointed great room opens up before you. A view of Great Cruz Bay and beyond soothe your senses. Proceed through the great room and enter the completely Screened Outdoor Living Area.

Beyond the Screened Outdoor Living Area is a Sun Deck with a table for outdoor dining and the view of Great Cruz Bay, the Sandy Beach and Swaying Palm Trees at the Westin Beach Resort.

The Screened in Porch area is a great spot to read a book or enjoy evening conversations over cocktails while the sun sets in the distance. Just off the kitchen/dining area you step out to the brand new 20 X 35 pool veranda featuring classic Old Chicago Brick Pavered sun deck and native stone walls overlooking Great Cruz Bay and St. Thomas Beyond.

Every room is appointed with plenty of windows to ensure that you enjoy both gorgeous ocean/harbor views and garden views regardless of where you rest.

Preparing meals in Chez Shell's well-equipped kitchen is a pleasure with plenty of lighting, great airflow and ample space to prepare your meals. Dine inside adjacent to the kitchen or outdoors on the Sun Deck. There is comfortable seating for six at the either of the indoor or outdoor dining tables with views of the Ocean/Harbor and the Island of St. Thomas.

It is a wonderful Villa for families with inside access to both of the Master Bedroom Suites directly from the Great Room. The Master Suites are air conditioned, one with garden views and one with views of Great Cruz Bay Harbor and the Ocean beyond.

Chez Shell also has multiple living spaces inside and out so you may enjoy the active harbor views and sunset views towards St Thomas from many different areas.

The decor is warm and inviting and in tune with Caribbean Style living. Most of the furnishings are from India, Bali, the Southwest United States which includes various antiques from around the world. Chez Shell was totally remodeled in 2007 by a talented builder out of New Mexico.

The house is just a short 5-minute walk to the beaches at Great Cruz Bay and Chocolate Hole and a short drive to the famous North Shore Beaches.

If you enjoy colorful awesome sunsets over the water, a convenient location and a beautiful place to stay, you'll find your perfect vacation waiting at Chez Shell

Should you have questions or would like to make a reservation the preferred method is via phone as emailing thru VRBO sometimes takes over 24 hours to reach us.

Keywords: pool villa, westin resort, beach access, sunset view, ocean view, close to town, two bedroom, privacy, vacation villa, Sail boats, bay view, pool villa, 2 bedroom

Property manager

Sheree and Scott York
Premier Host
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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 26
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 13–17
Children ages 12 & up welcome

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

St. John

This villa is located in St. John. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Virgin Islands National Park and Honeymoon Beach. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking, scuba diving and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking.
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St John

What's nearby

  • Great Cruz Bay - 4 min walk
  • Cruz Bay Beach - 7 min drive
  • Virgin Islands National Park - 7 min drive
  • Honeymoon Beach - 9 min drive
  • Trunk Bay - 18 min drive

Getting around

  • St. Thomas (SPB-St. Thomas Seaplane Base) - 60 min drive

Restaurants

  • High Tide Bar & Seafood Grill - 6 min drive
  • Cruz Bay Landing - 6 min drive
  • Beach Bar - 7 min drive
  • Lovango Rum Bar - 7 min drive
  • Tap & Still - 6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Villa Chez Shell ~ Enjoy Sunsets Over Great Cruz Bay! NEW LOWER RATES have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Villa Chez Shell ~ Enjoy Sunsets Over Great Cruz Bay! NEW LOWER RATES pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Villa Chez Shell ~ Enjoy Sunsets Over Great Cruz Bay! NEW LOWER RATES?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Villa Chez Shell ~ Enjoy Sunsets Over Great Cruz Bay! NEW LOWER RATES?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Villa Chez Shell ~ Enjoy Sunsets Over Great Cruz Bay! NEW LOWER RATES located?

Situated in St. John, this villa is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Great Cruz Bay and 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Virgin Islands National Park. Chocolate Hole Beach and Chocolate Hole are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kristina S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful week!
Beautiful home with the most incredible views. The house was well appointed with everything you need - including beach chairs and a cooler. Close to great restaurants in town while still being in a quiet neighborhood. Construction next door was a non-issue given all the greenery surrounding the house. We enjoyed our stay and would definitely return.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

nicole j.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Spot
House was very nice, and a great location. When we booked we noticed someone complained that owners lived onsite. I was a little concerned with this just because we like privacy. But I can confirm this is a complete non-issue. Their unit is below the main house. I’m pretty sure there is an entrance on the other side of the house they use that you almost can’t even tell is there. The pool and outdoor space is completely private, they can’t even see it from their unit since it’s below. They aren’t using the pool or anything while you are there. I only took off one star on the communication rating not because they didn’t communicate well but unless I missed something, email was the only way to communicate when on the island. My email didn’t load well so having a cell to text if there was something urgent would have been nice. But it wasn’t actually necessary. So not really a complaint just a suggestion! And I do understand if they don’t want to share their cell. I would recommend the house and go back for sure. There is a house being built next door. Someone mentioned that. While we did hear it a little. It was never really early or late. So unless you are just sitting at the house all day I can’t see it being a big deal. Who wants to sit at a house all day anyways when you are in St John?!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Little piece of Heaven.
Breath taking views of St. John, very clean and spacious house.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandra S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gorgeous view
Chez Shell is exactly as represented from the pictures and description on VRBO. Two master bedrooms made it nice for two couples. The view from the great room and outsides spaces is spectacular! An afternoon at the pool is beautiful if you don’t feel like driving to one of the incredible beaches. Downtown Cruz Bay is a short ride away for drinks or dinner out. The only negative was the home being built right next door. It was loud some days and construction vehicles made parking a challenge.
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

gary M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Back in St. John USVI
Great view, very cute interior, pool area was beautiful. It was hard to find, they need a sign at the end of the driveway and some description of how to get to the driveway from Great Cruz Bay Road.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

About the host

Hosted by Sheree and Scott York

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Scott and Sheree and their four year old son Logan, first sailed to the Virgin Islands and St John in 1994 for a visit. Six years later the York Family again sailed to St John after a two year cruise where we had been to almost every island in the Caribbean. We instantly fell in love with St John and it's natural beauty. In 2004 we started Calypso/Bad Kitty Charters, where their son Logan is now a captain. After almost 20 years of living aboard our catamaran Blown Away we purchased Villa Chez Shell in 2017. We live on the property. We look forward to sharing St John with you.

Why they chose this property

Location, Location,Location

What makes this property unique

Stunning Sunsets year around, Great Location with complete Privacy, five minutes away from restaurants, beaches and shopping.

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