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Villa, near town, Panorama Views, 2 equal Master Suites, Ideal for 2 couples.

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Great Cruz Bay from "Up On The Rocks"
Relax, Dine, BBQ
Property grounds
Care to Cook?
Fans in Every Room

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedroomsSleeps 474.3 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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St. John
  • Great Cruz Bay
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Cruz Bay Beach
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Trunk Bay
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • West End (TOV-West End Seaplane Base)

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bamboo Suite

1 Queen Bed

Palm Suite

1 Queen Bed

Bamboo Suite

Toilet · Shower only

Palm Suite

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

Villa, near town, Panorama Views, 2 equal Master Suites, Ideal for 2 couples.

After a recent complete top to bottom rebuild this Villa is readied for occupancy with all amenities and furnishings in great condition! Built high "Up On The Rocks", great ocean breezes are the norm but for the calm days every room is equipped with large ceiling fans. To ensure your comfort, super quiet A/Cs are installed in the 2 bedrooms with their 'Heavenly' Queen Size beds and en-suite Bathrooms with dual vanity sinks and walk in glass enclosed showers. Enjoy Broadband internet with WIFI, full cable TV, incl. HBO, etc. and a flat screen 'smart' TV. The open floor plan boasts dining and living areas separated by a full service kitchen with gas range, microwave, fridge with icemaker, dual sinks, coffeemaker & toaster. The custom made cabinets hold an array of pots, pans, dishes, utensils, basic spices and more to facilitate cooking, if you choose. The large covered balcony, may be your favorite room, with it's gas BBQ, patio dining furniture and chairs for just comfortably enjoying that panorama view. There is a large capacity washer and dryer for your convenience. Beach chairs, towels and an ice chest are ready to accommodate your daily excursions. COME & ENJOY!

Property manager

Henry Hinkel
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

St. John

Located in St. John, this holiday home is in the city centre and by the sea. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Virgin Islands National Park and Cruz Bay Beach. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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St. John

What's nearby

  • Great Cruz Bay - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Virgin Islands National Park - 4 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Cruz Bay Beach - 8 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Honeymoon Beach - 10 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Trunk Bay - 15 min drive - 6.1 km

Getting around

  • St. Thomas (SPB-St. Thomas Seaplane Base) - 58 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪High Tide Bar & Seafood Grill - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Cruz Bay Landing - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Beach Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Lovango Rum Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Windmill Bar - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Villa, near town, Panorama Views, 2 equal Master Suites, Ideal for 2 couples. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Villa, near town, Panorama Views, 2 equal Master Suites, Ideal for 2 couples.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Villa, near town, Panorama Views, 2 equal Master Suites, Ideal for 2 couples.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Villa, near town, Panorama Views, 2 equal Master Suites, Ideal for 2 couples. located?

Located in the heart of St. John, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Great Cruz Bay, Cruz Bay Beach and Virgin Islands National Park. St. John Spice and Battery are also within 1 mile (2 km).

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. 84 out of 89 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 89 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 89 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 89 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 89 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Matt S.

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

Nice views and breezes

Stayed for a week with the family. Great views and great location with close proximity to Cruz Bay.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon F.

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

Perfect for two couples!

We loved our stay at Up On The Rocks! The house was well-equipped and a great location with a beautiful view. We spent many hours on the porch when we weren’t touring the island! We would stay there again.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Haylee B.

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

Honeymoon

Really fun and clean spot. We enjoyed the patio to relax in the evenings. House is close to cruz bay, 6 minute drive.
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susanna R.

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

Lovely villa, spectacular view

Up on the Rocks is lovely, with comfortable beds, gorgeous bathrooms, a well-equipped kitchen, and nicely-landscaped grounds. The property manager, Henry, was responsive and friendly. Terrific view. The driveway is very steep and takes some getting used to.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jocelyn M., Tennessee

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

Great place to stay

Great place for two couples on island. Had everything we needed and great location
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

anne s.

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

Beautiful views and close to beaches

Great location and views. Only downside is driveway is very challenging and requires an SUV otherwise great place to stay with 2 couples!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tom B.

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

Large Balcony with Great Views

Unit is clean and updated. Definitely would stay here again
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lori C.

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

Wonderful Time

We had a wonderful time in St. John. This property was a great place to rest our heads at night after a long day in the sun, lying on the beach, swimming, and snorkeling. Comfortable, clean, and it had everything we needed and more!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Heather H.

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

Great place to relax

Overall nice house! Location allows for quick access to town. It was nice to have my kids on the same level of the house. I have no complaints about this house or stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Geary F

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The property was well maintained with an extraordinary view, quiet and welcoming. The driveway was a bit challenging and took some getting use to
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gayle T.

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

Absolutely loved this place!

So relaxing. It is the perfect setup for 2 couples. The view is lovely. Town is very close if you need to run in. I will say the driveway is crazy but we had fun navigating it. Everything we needed in the house was there. Super responsive and answered any questions we had about the island. All in all, a wonderful place to stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna G.

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

Fabulous find!

We loved our stay here. Henry was great. We caught a late ferry and he took care of getting the jeep for us. The house is perfect for 2 friends or 2 couples - 2 comfortable queen beds and 2 bathrooms. The property was clean and close to Cruz Bay. Gorgeous view and quiet neighborhood. This is a totally great place and we are so happy we found it.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tami S.

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

Spectacular Views

We loved our stay at Up on the Rocks. It was very clean and comfortable. The view was spectacular and we enjoyed most of our time outside on the deck. The breeze is nice but we were definitely grateful for the AC in the bedrooms while we slept. It’s conveniently located to downtown and the road to all of the beaches. We loved our stay and would highly recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

rebekah h.

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

Paradise

“Up on the rocks” was amazing. Great views. Lovely landscape and SUPER clean with everything you need. Great location. Close to the quaint town of Cruz Bay and all of the GORGEOUS North shore beaches. We would come back in a heartbeat.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Claire P.

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

Great views and close to Cruz Bay

Our accommodations were exactly as we expected. The tropical breezes on the deck were perfect. Very relaxing. The beds were very comfortable and the kitchen and bathrooms were perfect. The location was close to town so shopping, food and groceries were easily accessible. It was very convenient to be close to the car ferry too. Driving to the beaches was very easy. We had a wonderful stay and highly recommend it.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth F.

Heavenly!

We absolutely loved staying at Up on the Rocks. Our family of 4 stayed for 8 nights and we would definitely book it again. The view from the porch was our favorite place to hang out in the morning and evening. The views and breezes were amazing! The beds were very comfortable and the bathrooms were nice and spacious. We did lots of cooking and the kitchen was well stocked and roomy. I miss it already!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2018

8/10 Good

mary beth c.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Location

Up a mountain

Nice house just to hard to get to!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Laurie H.

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

Lovin' Up On The Rocks!

Communication prior to our arrival was fantastic! We knew just what to do and what to expect when we arrived. Henry was gracious and met us at our Jeep rental location and guided us to UP ON THE ROCKS. Upon our arrival, he made sure we knew where everything was and that we were comfortable. He was available for any questions we had. We had an amazing stay and will definitely be back!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cliff B.

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

Paradise Found (again)

This was our FOURTH stay in this villa. The deck with the awesome view is where you'll spend much of your time. But the rest of the villa is of high quality. In my opinion, this villa hits the sweet spot for value-for-the-money: You can pay less and get something not near as good or you can pay more and get something only slightly better.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Allyson

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This property was perfect for 4 people. The house was clean and well equipped with coolers, ice packs, Turkish beach towels and beach chairs. The AC was great in the bedrooms, but the main living area was very warm, despite the fans being on. We preferred to keep the sliding doors and windows closed in the living area due to the mosquitoes. The driveway is VERY steep. Tip: adjust your side view mirrors and then back in carefully with jeep in 4 wheel drive. The owner, Henry, was very accommodating and easily accessible to answer any questions. We enjoyed our 10 day stay at Up On The Rocks!
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Monica Y., Clinton Ohio

Amazing views from this Villa! Everything you need is here!

Driving up the driveway is a thriller the first time . The Villa has so many amazing qualities..... the beds are so comfy.. the bathrooms are spacious and decorated beautifully... the air conditioners work great for cool nighttime sleeping...the kitchen has everything you need to cook and using the grill was nice for evening dinners on the patio....Beach towels a cooler, chairs and umbrella are in the laundry room. This Villa is just a short drive to all the beaches and Cruz bay.My family of four loved every moment at this Villa.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Liz C.

Contemporary rental with an awesome porch

We enjoyed our stay Up on the Rocks. The place was very well-decorated and nicely equipped with everything you could want for a stay. The deck out front is great, a perfect place to hang out anytime. It is a 30 minute hilly walk from town so a car is important - and essential to get to the beaches on the far side of St. John. However we were only able to rent one for 3 out of our 7 days. However we found that by walking down to the main road, about a block from the house, we were able to catch a taxi with no problem as they are driving by often.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2017

10/10 Excellent

Seth R.

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

Just as beautiful as the pictures!

We could not have been happier with our stay. The house was perfect for 2 couples. We started every morning with coffee on the expansive porch, which had comfortable seating for lounging or breakfast. The porch was also perfect for enjoying a beer or drink after a day at the wonderful beaches of St. John. The kitchen was fully applianced and the gas grill availability was great. Our communication with Becki and Henry was great and nothing was left unanswered before or during our stay. The house was spotlessly clean and well equipped (towels, beach chairs, cooler) for a day at the beach. Easy access by car to 2 markets, restaurants, shopping and beaches. Thanks for everything! We will definitely be returning to Up On The Rocks!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

RTH H., Michigan

Fantastic

Up on the Rocks is 5 stars. We've stayed at many vacation rentals and this is one of the all-around best. Recently renovated so everything's modern and SUPER clean, close to downtown Cruz Bay yet peaceful enough to enjoy the sound of crickets and tree frogs at night. Kitchen is well equipped with dishes, pots and pans, tinfoil, dish soap, etc. The covered deck provides incredible views of Great Cruz Bay! We barbecued a lot on the grill while enjoying cocktails and the view from the comfy outdoor furniture. The bedroom A/C was quiet and operated flawlessly; the beds were very comfy. We also used the new washer and dryer and were happy that detergent and dryer sheets were available. Lastly, I must mention the sweet kitty that visited daily on the deck :) Of course we fed and named her Rocky...she helped fill the void of missing our own pets. We loved the villa and would definitely recommend it!!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2017

10/10 Excellent

Jeff P.

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

One week stay in November

Excellent stay - nice view from deck - Henry was very responsive when we had issues with the Wi-Fi - he had a replacement router installed same day.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2022

About the host

Hosted by Henry Hinkel

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Our California home had a beautiful view of the Pacific but our lives in the civilized world were corporate encrusted, freeway driven, and mall dominated. When a business opportunity arose in the year 2000, we took a leap of faith and traded our Catalina Island view for a view of St Croix and a less complicated not so 'civilized' life in the islands. This beautiful paradise called St. John is a wonderful place to be. We like to tell first time visitors to the island: "Not many people come to St. John, just once!" It's true.

Why they chose this property

This villa is literally built 'Up On The Rocks', actually, huge boulders. These boulders and rock cliffs that make up the property provide quite a unique back drop. The home was rebuilt to be attractive to guests that insist on nicely appointed and comfortable accommodations but are also budget conscious. "Up On The Rocks" is the ideal choice for the informed island visitors who prefer to spend their time and budget at the 35 beautiful beaches and on the pristine waters that make the island such a famous place, instead of, at the villa or resort pool.

What makes this property unique

The home, uniquely surrounded by huge boulders, is perched high above the bays commanding a spectacular panorama view. It is around the hill and away from the hustle bustle of the village of Cruz Bay but conveniently located a 3 minute drive or 15 minute walk, to town. Total renovation recently completed. Everything, inside and out, awaits your arrival, in great condition!

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