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10/10 Excellent
Dave H.
29 December 2024
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A Great Stay
Dave H.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024
Entire home
Rated by travelers the best vacation villa on St. John
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
8 bedrooms8+ bathroomsSleeps 18418.1 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Cruz Bay, St John
- Place, Rendezvous Bay1 min walk
- Place, Chocolate Hole3 min walk
- Place, Great Cruz Bay16 min walk
- Airport, St. Thomas (STT-Cyril E. King)58 min drive
Rooms & beds
8 bedrooms (sleeps 18)
Cinnamon
1 King Bed
Denis
1 Queen Bed
Francis (1)
1 King Bed
Hawksnest
1 King Bed
Jumbie
2 Single Beds
Maho
1 King Bed
Owner's Suite
1 King Bed
Trunk
1 King Bed
8 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom
Cinnamon (3)
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Denis (6)
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Francis (1)
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Great Room bathroom
Toilet
Hawksnest (5)
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Honeymoon (8)
Soap · Towels provided · Bidet · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Jumbie (7)
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Maho (2)
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Trunk (4)
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Rated by travelers the best vacation villa on St. John
An 8-bedroom, multi-building villa located on a saddle of land between Hart Bay and Chocolate Hole on St. John in the US Virgin Islands. Great Expectations comfortably sleeps 15 adults in 8 rooms, or more with a combination of children. It is perfect for couples' vacations on St. John, multi-generational family trips, or beach wedding groups.
Our villa has 4 buildings that contain 4 master suites, 2 other guest suites, and 2 more side bedrooms. The patio areas house 4 pools of various sizes, 2 hot tubs, and plenty of deck space for relaxing watching the sun rise or set.
While we only rent to one group at a time, we only charge for the number of rooms utilized. Each room after the first 3 is an incremental increase in weekly rate, with the Owner’s Apartment (8th room) being an additional fee as it is a full studio apartment with kitchen and side pool area.
Our villa has 4 buildings that contain 4 master suites, 2 other guest suites, and 2 more side bedrooms. The patio areas house 4 pools of various sizes, 2 hot tubs, and plenty of deck space for relaxing watching the sun rise or set.
While we only rent to one group at a time, we only charge for the number of rooms utilized. Each room after the first 3 is an incremental increase in weekly rate, with the Owner’s Apartment (8th room) being an additional fee as it is a full studio apartment with kitchen and side pool area.
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Amenities
Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Great for families!
Events
Events allowed
At owner's discretion + with event fee, max 32 ppl
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking allowed: in designated areas
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 are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 32
Note from host: At owner's discretion + with event fee, max 32 ppl
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
We should mention
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property
About the area
St. John
Located in St. John, this villa is near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Virgin Islands National Park and Cruz Bay Beach. Scuba diving and snorkelling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and horse riding nearby.
Cruz Bay, St John
What's nearby
- Rendezvous Bay - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
- Devers Bay - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
- Chocolate Hole - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
- Chocolate Hole Beach - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
- Great Cruz Bay - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Cruz Bay Landing - 8 min drive
- Woody's Seafood Saloon - 8 min drive
- Greengo’s - 8 min drive
- The Longboard - 8 min drive
- Sun Dog Cafe - 8 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
10
Exceptional
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Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
About the host
Hosted by Steve Butcher
Steve was a farmer as a boy in Michigan, moved to Boston , then Vermont. Carrie was born and raised in west Tennessee, lived in Poland after college, then Atlanta, and moved to Vermont after marrying Steve on St. John in 2002
Why they chose this property
We've visited 10 times and dreamed about owning it for over 10 years. When we helped for weeks and months after 2017 hurricanes, the next natural thing was to buy it and manage it ourselves
What makes this property unique
The views. The Pools. The Island. The pod-like style of the villa compound where the hallways are outside and people can get away and be alone, or be together with family and friends in a group setting
Languages:
English
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