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Suite on the Beach - Very Rare White Sand Beachfront- Heart of the National Park

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroomSleeps 365.0 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Ocean view

Explore the area

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St John, St John
  • Trunk Bay
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Cinnamon Bay Beach
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Virgin Islands National Park
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • St. Thomas (STT-Cyril E. King)
    ‪61 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 3)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Futon and 1 Queen Bed

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Suite on the Beach - Very Rare White Sand Beachfront- Heart of the National Park

Perched on the hillside 50 yards above pristine Peter Bay Beach in the heart of the Virgin Islands National Park, the suite boasts one of the most idyllic locations on all of St. John. Sugar white sand beaches and crystal clear turquoise waters are at your doorstep from this private one and a half acre beachfront property. The Caribbean views from Peter Bay beyond Whistling Key to Jost Van Dyke in the British Virgin Islands are simply magnificent.

This private 1 bedroom suite features fantastic ocean views from all principal rooms, a 4 poster mahogany bed in the AC’d bedroom, a full kitchen and a large outdoor tiled deck complete with hammock, dining area and barbeque. The suite consists of the lower portion of a traditional Caribbean home and possesses an authentic old world tropical feel, surrounded by lush gardens and emerald green hills. The property owners live onsite in the completely separate upper portion of the house and are available to assist with anything you may require. Private beach chairs and snorkel gear are provided for your use down at Peter Bay Beach, which is accessed via a private, paved path and stairway on the property. There is excellent snorkeling at the coral reef right in front of the house. During the day, soak up the sun, sand and waves from this very private beachfront location. At night, listen to the sound of the waves crashing on the beach and the tree frogs’ serenade while gazing at the bounty of bright stars in the sky. Relax at this nature lover’s paradise.

Rates based on double occupancy. For a third person please add $100 per night.

Property manager

David Guidi, Denise Walker

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
Ocean view
Barbecue

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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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
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 indicated that 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 recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

St. John

Located on the beach, this holiday home is in Maho Bay Quarter, a neighbourhood in St. John. While the natural beauty of Virgin Islands National Park and Trunk Bay can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore Tortola Cruise Ship Port. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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St John, St John

What's nearby

  • Trunk Bay - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Cinnamon Bay Beach - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Cinnamon Bay - 1 min drive - 0.3 km
  • Virgin Islands National Park - 7 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Maho Beach - 20 min drive - 8.2 km

Getting around

  • St. Thomas (SPB-St. Thomas Seaplane Base) - 71 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Windmill Bar - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Greengo’s - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Woody's Seafood Saloon - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Sun Dog Cafe - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Shambles - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Suite on the Beach - Very Rare White Sand Beachfront- Heart of the National Park pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Suite on the Beach - Very Rare White Sand Beachfront- Heart of the National Park?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Suite on the Beach - Very Rare White Sand Beachfront- Heart of the National Park?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Suite on the Beach - Very Rare White Sand Beachfront- Heart of the National Park located?

Nestled on the beach, this Maho Bay Quarter holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Cinnamon Bay and Trunk Bay. Virgin Islands National Park is 3 mi (4.8 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 53 out of 56 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 56 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 56 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 56 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 56 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Laura L.

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

Beautiful Location in St. John USVI

What a beautiful location! Really enjoyed our time at Denise and David’s property. The view ..... just wow! An awesome view from every window. Wonderful communication with the owners. Denise met us near the ferry terminal and brought us to our Jeep rental location and then to the grocery store. We then followed her up to the property. Had a fabulous time!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chanda A., Marshall

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

Great stay!

Great location, private, and fantastic owners, what more do you need!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

David B.

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

Return to St. John

My wife and I returned to St. John for the first time since 2017. We are semi-retired and were looking to relax and celebrate a positive diagnosis after over a year of battling cancer. Suite on the beach was a very good choice as the views are beautiful, the beach quiet and a short walk down the hill. David and Denise are wonderful hosts.
Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julia W.

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

A slice of Paradise

We love St. John- it is truly a magical place. David and Denise were the perfect hosts, and our Suite was very comfortable and well equipped. Very spacious with the most beautiful view from every room. David met us at the ferry, brought us to our Jeep Rental and took us to the grocery store in Cruz Bay for anything we needed. We loved the private beach and seeing the turtles right there while snorkeling. We enjoyed coffee each morning on the large outdoor porch. This is the perfect location for enjoying all the North Shore beaches. We ventured out to Coral Bay (not a far drive at all) a couple of days.We are already planning our next trip. Thank you so much, David and Denise
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sean T.

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

Can I rate this stay as a six?!?

Million dollar view, five minute walk to the beach, friendly attentive hosts! We will be back! Thank you David
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara E.

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

Best things

Eating out on the deck was bug-free, likely thanks to all the frogs chirping (and eating!) in the nearby trees. Looking out on the water, feeling the warm breeze, was fabulous! Also, comfortable bed and great shower.
Stayed 15 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

James R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Honest Review

To begin with David and Denise are wonderful people and hosts. With this being my 4th trip to the USVI dating back to the 1980's this has been a progression of trying to find the perfect spot for my wife and I. The accommodations as listed are accurate, quaint and clean but the description and pictures shown of the beach need to be updated. Since the hurricanes of 2017, Irma and Marie, much of the beach at the property is not there and the damage to the coral for most of St. John is extensive as compared to the 1980's. Secondly, the walk to the beach is not for anyone with any kind of compromised mobility (knees or hips) as the grade down the driveway is very steep and the steps to the beach are difficult to maneuver. There is also the construction of David and Denise's 4 BR Villa that is on the beach which you will have to contend with but when finished later this year will be one of the finest on the island. With that said their place is an excellent starting point for reaching the other beaches in the Park. We would begin our checkdown at Trunk and if full would go to Hawks Nest, Cinnamon and Francis Bays. I would recommend having portable beach chairs and a canopy as sometimes the shady spots on the beaches are all taken. Driving and parking does poise a challenge but can be navigated in a Jeep and being easier if you have any off road experience and understanding 4WD in rainy weather. Overall we had a wonderful time at David and Denise's.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dot L.

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

Beautiful Location!

What an amazing week we had at the Suite on the Beach! It is the perfect suite for two, with a comfortable bed and lovely sitting spots on the deck. The view is spectacular, and the beach is truly private. Peter's Bay is a handy spot for exploring the National Park, but also close enough to Cruz Bay for dinners out. You definitely want a jeep, as the roads are steep and curvy! Denise and David made us feel totally at home, meeting us at the ferry, driving us to the jeep rental, leading us to a grocery store and then guiding us to the house after a long day of travel. Thank you Denise and David, we hope to be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mike C.

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

Little piece of paradise

We really enjoyed our stay at Peter Bay. David met us at the ferry, lead us to Starfish Market for groceries, then we followed him to the property (which is necessary). This property is located in the middle of all of the amazing north shore beaches of St. John. Trunk Bay is a couple minutes west, Cinnamon and Maho are a few minutes east, there is no other place to stay on the island with this kind of access. Although the beach access for this property could be challenging for some, it’s well worth it. There is a steep driveway and a set of stairs required to access the beach, but you will likely have this amazing beach to yourself. The bedroom & bathroom area of the unit are air conditioned, the kitchen and entryway are open air, this is typical for the island. There’s no TV or radio to distract you from the sound of the frogs that put you to sleep at night. My wife and I recommend you book this place if you are looking for the best and most relaxing week of your life, with easy access to the most beautiful beaches on earth.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rick S.

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

Absolutely incredible

We have been to St John multiple times and this trip was absolutely our favorite. The location of the home is spectacular. It’s an easy 3 minute walk to beautiful Peter Bay Beach. We ended spend time there daily either as a great way to start our day or to end it. We saw many turtles, starfish, octopus and a variety of colorful fish snorkeling right in front of the house. David and Denise are fantastic host. David was our main contact and he was kind and very helpful in making sure our trip was all we had hoped it would be. We will 100% be staying at suite on the beach during our next stay…oh I forgot to mention the view is gorgeous and it’s awesome sitting on the balcony watching the boats go by. Book it. You will love it.
Stayed 13 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Jerry H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Not a ‘suite on the beach’

Because of health reasons this year, our most important reason in a property on the island of St John, which we had visited many times, was being close to the beach. The description said it was 30 yards to the beach. Instead, it was at least double if not triple that distance. It was walking up a very steep hill, then down an even longer steep hill, then down 62 stair steps. And of course the same distance getting back up to the property. We did have a very nice view from this property.
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

David R.

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

St. John Gem in Awesome Location

The location of this place is perfectly located just off north shore road just outside the national park in center island. From that location you can be at all the gorgeous beaches (Cinnamon, Maho, and Trunk) within 10 minutes allowing you to beat any crowds or return for late afternoon when most everyone is gone. The location is only 20 minutes from Cruz Bay for dinner and shopping. The best perk of all is that the owner meets you at the ferry, takes you to pick up your rental car then on to the grocery store and the property. Finding a rental property initially on an island is stressful due to the lack of signage, especially after a long flight. Denise and David are wonderful owners. Will be back.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patricia M.

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

Spectacular View and Great Hosts

"Suite on the Beach" afforded a spectacular view of Peter Bay and beyond from the porch. The suite was very clean, well stocked, and the evening chorus of tree frogs was quite interesting. The secluded beach, accessed by path and stairs, had very good snorkeling and swimming. Denise and David, our wonderful hosts, were very knowledgeable about the island and gave great suggestions about its many gorgeous beaches, hiking trails, and restaurants. Dinners at 18*N 64*W, Morgan's Mango, Ocean 362, and La Tapa were all enjoyable. To enjoy a pretty view, make advance reservations at Ocean 362 and La Tapa for a table before sunset. We rented a jeep for our stay. Snorkeling each day of our trip accessed from different beaches on St. John sometimes snorkeling from one beach around to another was quite beautiful. We certainly hope to have the opportunity to return to "Suite of the Beach"!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

MIchelle L., Pequot Lakes, MN

Nice Modest Beach Home

The only affordable place to stay on the most prestigious bay on St. John - Peter Bay. This home is surrounded by the an incredible beach on the island along with some of the most beautiful and luxurious homes on the island. The beach is almost private - sharing with just a few other homes. There are good reefs for snorkeling on each side of the beach. The lower level suite is clean and quaint. The path down to the beach is steep - 8 floors, but doable for able bodied people. We did not rent a car - taxis were really easy to come by on the road that goes into town. There is a grill at the suite that we did not use, but really should have during our stay. Denise and David are excellent, really not in your way unless we asked for some help and they were very helpful in answering our questions or directing our way. The bay is quiet, yet due to the wind direction and the bay shape, you can hear other houses nearby at night, especially if there is a loud gathering, but the ocean sounds eventually drown those out. We would stay again if it was just the two of us on St. John in the future!

10/10 Excellent

Sanjeev G.

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

Great location excellent amenities

Great location on Peter Bay beach Suite had everything. David was very courteous and told us all the important things about the island. Somewhat buggy especially after rains
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roxanne P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Olivia K.

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

Amazing and perfect!

The location was perfect. The accommodations were perfect. They were amazing hosts-so kind and friendly and knowledgeable and helpful. They pick you up from the ferry help you get to your rental and "around" upon arrival-take you to the grocery store and then to the location. The walk down to the beach is short but steep. Loved being able to go down to beach and sit in lounge chairs reserved for us at any time. Especially morning. It is stunning. The beach, the house, the views, the location, the hosts--I really can't say enough good things. Leaving was the only bad thing. We will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eric S.

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

This place is heaven on earth. It truly is an opportunity to stay in paradise.

The location is ideal. Denise and David were so attentive. Their recommendations for places to dine and visit made our first trip to the island perfect. We can’t wait to return next year. 😊🌴
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nicole T.

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

Quiet beach access

This was our first stay at Peter Bay and the suite on the beach was perfect for beautiful views, a short walk to a beautiful / quiet beach, and a quick drive to explore other beaches / trails or for dinner in Cruz Bay.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Chris R.

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

Tropical Wonderfulness

Following a warm welcome to the island and a review of the property by David, we quickly realized how tremendous this property was. The views from the private patio are spectacular. We took advantage of the direct access to the scenic secluded beach daily. Speaking of beaches, the Peters Bay location provided a great jumping off point for all the beautiful northern beaches. The unit itself was nicely appointed and provided the privacy we were looking for. We plan to be back!!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

crystal e.

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

Great.

Overall good.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Julie V.

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

Amazing views!

We stayed for a week and had an amazing time. David met us at the ferry dock, drove us to pick up the Jeep, let us follow him to the grocery store and then escorted us to the house. The views are outstanding! Loved drinking coffee out on the patio each morning. The private beach is a short walk away and gorgeous!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Brittany B.

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

Little Slice of Heaven

This was by far one of our favorite vacations! I would go as far as saying that the description is inaccurate because it doesn't capture the beauty and peacefulness that this property offers! It was so wonderful being able to take a 2-3 minute walk down to the beach each morning and have it completely to ourselves. We enjoyed exploring Cruz Bay and had no trouble getting open air taxis to do so. David and Denise were absolutely amazing and we can't wait to book our next trip here!

10/10 Excellent

Megan N., Denver, CO, USA

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

Perfect getaway

Amazing property, gracious hosts, unparalleled location. We had a perfect getaway and would love to return.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Maurice J.

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

A Week In Paradise

The wife and I had an excellent week in paradise at this home. We loved the accommodations and the location and views are spectacular. The private white sand beach is really nice and we used it when we were there. We came and went everyday as we explored the entire island and other beaches. We never had a bad meal at any restaurant on the island but they can get pricey so having the ability to cook at the house would be a great way to save money and not hassle with reservations and parking in Cruz Bay. Our hosts, the owners of the house, were great! We hope to come back soon.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2021

About the host

Hosted by David Guidi, Denise Walker

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Owners David and Denise were married on St. John in February 2009 after having visited the island numerous times previously while on vacation. David is originally from Chicago, but grew up in Toronto, Canada. His background is in real estate development and property and hotel management. Denise is from Toronto, Canada, and has a background in high-end retail and customer service. Both enjoy travel, food, music, wine and of course – the beach! They also own and operate a small boutique hotel on St John - 'Hotel Cruz Bay'.

Why they chose this property

It's the very best.

What makes this property unique

It's on the Beach!

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