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Serenity Villa | Beach, Family Friendly | BookVI

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A balcony with a wooden table, chairs, and potted plants.
A coastal property with multiple houses, a boat docked near the shore, and a clear view of the surrounding greenery and hills.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, a black countertop, and a bar area with stools.
A modern kitchen with a central island, bar stools, and a ceiling fan.
A modern kitchen with a bar area, wooden stools, and decorative items on the counter.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Chocolate Hole

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Cruz Bay, St. John
  • Place, Chocolate Hole
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Chocolate Hole Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Great Cruz Bay
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, St. Thomas (STT-Cyril E. King)
    ‪55 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Office
Balcony
Garden

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About the area

St. John

Located in St. John, this villa 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. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby fishing, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain climbing.
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Cruz Bay, St. John

What's nearby

  • Chocolate Hole - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Chocolate Hole Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Rendezvous Bay - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Sunset Beach - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Great Cruz Bay - 2 min drive - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • St. Thomas (STT-Cyril E. King) - 78 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Trunk Bay Beach Bar - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Maho Crossroads - ‬28 min drive
  • ‪Cruz Bay Landing - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Shambles - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Longboard - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Serenity Villa | Beach, Family Friendly | BookVI pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Serenity Villa | Beach, Family Friendly | BookVI?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Serenity Villa | Beach, Family Friendly | BookVI?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Serenity Villa | Beach, Family Friendly | BookVI?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Serenity Villa | Beach, Family Friendly | BookVI located?

Situated on the waterfront, this villa is steps from Chocolate Hole and 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from Virgin Islands National Park. Chocolate Hole Beach and Devers Bay are also within 1 mile (2 km).

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. 28 out of 32 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 32 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 32 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 32 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 32 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, well maintained and clean! Would sta again!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 16 March 2026
Hi Jonathan, we're so glad you enjoyed your stay! We look forward to welcoming you back. ~BOOKVI
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great vacation spot. Close to everything. New and clean. Wonderful time!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 28 April 2026
Thank you for your 5-star rating. We're glad the location was convenient and that you found the space nice and clean! We appreciate the review and hope to welcome you back. ~BookVI
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The hosts were great, always responsive, and helpful! Leading up to our stay Brandon and Ashley answered all my questions and gave me helpful links and information about the home as well as the area. Our greeter, Henrietta, was awesome! She met us there at the property to show us around the home and gave us helpful advice. Such a peaceful location, beautiful home, we had a wonderful stay on the island.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 18 June 2026
Thank you for your 5-star rating. We're glad our team was responsive and helpful before and during your stay, and that Henrietta helped make arrival smooth. Happy the peaceful location and home added to a wonderful island visit. We appreciate the kind words and look forward to welcoming you back! ~BookVI
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host was very responsive, beautiful house, had beach towels, chairs and snorkel gear as well! Right on a private beach with friendly chickens to greet you every morning!
Hawks Nest
Windmill Bar
Friendly Chickens
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 23 February 2026
Thank you for your 5-star rating. We’re glad the house was beautiful and the host was responsive. It’s great the beach towels, chairs, and snorkel gear were provided and that you enjoyed the private beach and friendly chickens each morning. We look forward to welcoming you back to Book VI.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Magnificent villa near the beach, exceptionally clean, with spacious rooms and a fully equipped kitchen. It also features a lovely covered porch and a fully equipped barbecue area with an outdoor table. The décor has a charming maritime style. Communication was excellent, with great availability from the host, and both check-in and check-out were smooth and perfectly organized.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 28 April 2026
Thank you for your 5-star rating. We're glad the villa met your expectations. It’s great you enjoyed the covered porch, outdoor barbecue area, and the décor, and that communication and check‑in/check‑out were smooth. We appreciate your review and look forward to welcoming you back! ~BookVI
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

fabulous location and facility

New, clean, large, great location, private, quietWould love to return
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was practically brand new, the location was great. There was the Chocolate Hole beach just 50 steps from the back porch. It was a great option for our young family in between activities or traveling away to the more well known beaches. The house had everything we needed, fully stocked kitchen, beach chairs, coolers, toys, beach towels, a washer/dryer (which made packing easier) and multiple porches to enjoy the weather and views. I would recommend this house and we had the best time there.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 12 April 2026
Thank you for your 5-star rating. We're so glad to hear that the house and its amenities and location worked so well for your family. We appreciate the recommendation and look forward to welcoming you back! ~BookVI
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Serenity

Great place excellent location
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Absolutely lovely property! Had everything we needed or wanted. Upgraded appliances. Tasteful deco-

Great amenities, snorkel gear, kayaks, beach chairs and more. Highly recommended.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful time with family!

We rented this property for my family for a wedding. My father, uncle, and 85 year old grandfather stayed here. They had a wonderful stay!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The house is very clean, spacious with helpful and easily accessible management. Had a lot of beach gears. The kitchen seemed well equipped but we generally preferred eating out. The downstairs bedroom could be very useful for families with mobility issues too.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Incredible vacation

Great location, very clean and well equipped. Property was even better than we expected. Will stay here again when we return. David was very accessible and really great to deal with. Very comfortable beds and overall layout!!!
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing!

Beautiful property and Dave was exceptionally friendly and welcoming. We will be back!
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Paradise

Beautiful, highly recommended. Ausra was awesome and made sure our stay was perfect. This was our 17th trip to St John and this was the nicest place yet. We will be back.
Stayed 11 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful Vacation Rental!

The property was absolutely gorgeous! Everything we needed for our beach vacation was made available to us! We have used VRBO for several vacations and this rental property was by far the best! Our host was fantastic and responded to any and all inquiries we had without delay. I would definitely recommend this host and property!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Thumbs up

Great
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 5 August 2025
Thank you, Brian. We're glad you had a great stay and hope to welcome you back soon.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic home base for a week of hiking & relaxation!

We found Serenity to be the perfect location for our family of 5 with tween-teenagers. We took full advantage of having a full kitchen with the grocery store right on the way to the property. Having the beach chairs, snorkel gear, a pool noodles were really appreciated for our afternoons on the beach following a morning hike. We are definitely interested in making another trip to St. John and would stay at Serenity again!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Serenity

Amazing place! Beautiful! Beach is ok, a little rockier than those on the north shore, but can't complain with great weather. Fairly close to town also. Very clean and well kept.
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

8 days in paradise

St.John is our favorite place and now it's our kid's favorite place too! The villas on Chocolate Hole are a rare find in St. John- brand new and on a beach... the best combo! We will be back sooner than later:)
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Christmas Joy

This property is beautiful and very comfortable. Everything that you might need is available for cooking and comfort. We loved being close to the beach and the easiness of accessing the property. We were able to get to all of beaches across the island easily from here. We loved our stay and had a great holiday trip!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely place with great snorkeling

The Serenity Villa was a wonderful place to stay. More spacious than it appears in the photos, this clean and tasteful villa worked so well for our group of five adults. The snorkeling in Chocolate Hole was just incredible! The kitchen was well stocked -- thank you for spices! -- and we enjoyed cooking for ourselves during a busy holiday week. In addition to sea life, we enjoyed a visit from three donkeys and several deer sightings. A lovely place for a stay!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Outstanding!

The Chocolate Hole location was close to but away from the activity of Cruz Bay. The condo was well appointed, comfortable and provided plenty of 'private space' along with group gathering space.Dave was so very informative and the few times we reached out he was very responsive. Would highly recommend!
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Pond Bay

Serenity was a fantastic location. Clean, and had everything we needed. Dave, the property manager was amazing. He helps with everything you may need. Definitely made us feel at home. The location was perfect for us. Just far enough away to be quiet but close enough to be able to get to Cruz bay for whatever we needed without trouble. Very close to grocery which we used frequently. We would definitely stay here again!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Paradise!

This home exceeded our expectations! The location was minutes from restaurants and beaches! The home itself was very roomy and comfortable! The kitchen was stocked with everything you would need from a state of the art ice maker, blender, utensils, beautiful dishes and every gadget you could imagine! I highly recommend this home to anyone visiting Saint John! I cannot wait to return next year with my family and stay at Serenity!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

Dave, the property manager was great! Was very prompt with questions. The villa area seemed to be in transition to be much nicer. Our villa was exactly what pictures depicted . The only negative were the sheets on the beds. They seemed to be stained. Overall, I would recommend this villa.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025
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