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Rated by travelers the best vacation villa on St. John

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Aerial shot looking south west over the Chocolate Hole
Sunset at the pools
Great Room looking west over the pool area
Great Room Bar and Kitchen
Great Room Dining Table looking out over pool patio area

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Great Cruz Bay
8 bedrooms8+ bathroomsSleeps 18

Popular amenities

  • Porch or veranda
  • Spa pool on site
  • Private pool
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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Cruz Bay, St John
  • Place, Chocolate Hole
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Sunset Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Chocolate Hole Beach
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, St. Thomas (STT-Cyril E. King)
    ‪59 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.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Great for families!
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Events

Events allowed
At owner's discretion + with event fee, max 32 ppl
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Garbage Removal: Guests are responsible for trash removal to island dumpster locations daily during their stay.
Weather: If named tropical storm/hurricane is forecast for USVI, we can cancel w/ refund before arrival and require existing guests depart.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 4849287
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

About the area

St. John

Located in St. John, this villa is near the beach. 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. Scuba diving and snorkelling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and ecotours nearby.
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Map
Cruz Bay, St John

What's nearby

  • Rendezvous Bay - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Chocolate Hole - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Sunset Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Chocolate Hole Beach - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Great Cruz Bay - 3 min drive - 1.8 km

Getting around

  • St. Thomas (SPB-St. Thomas Seaplane Base) - 61 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Woody's Seafood Saloon - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Cruz Bay Landing - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Longboard - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Greengo’s - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Sun Dog Cafe - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Rated by travelers the best vacation villa on St. John have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Rated by travelers the best vacation villa on St. John pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Rated by travelers the best vacation villa on St. John?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Rated by travelers the best vacation villa on St. John?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Rated by travelers the best vacation villa on St. John?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Rated by travelers the best vacation villa on St. John located?

Situated by the ocean, this villa is steps from Rendezvous Bay and 2 mi (3.2 km) from Virgin Islands National Park. Chocolate Hole and Chocolate Hole Beach are also within 5 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 1 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dave H.

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

A Great Stay

The property has stunning views and wonderful sun rises/sets! Steve and Carrie were welcoming, knowledgeable and helpful. We could not have asked for a better family trip!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

About the host

Hosted by Steve Butcher

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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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