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Spyglass Hill - Family Friendly - Runs on Solar/Battery Backup

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A two-story building with a blue roof and solar panels, surrounded by dense vegetation and a mountainous backdrop.
A balcony with a view of the sea and distant hills.
A house with a green roof and a balcony, surrounded by lush greenery and mountains in the background.
A spacious living area with wooden walls, ceiling fans, a dining table with chairs, and a kitchen in the background.
A cozy living room with a sofa, chairs, a dining table, and a kitchen area.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Beach, waves and sand
    Guests enjoy the stunning beach views at this property.
  • Games
    A rare find - enjoy a variety of games available on-site.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Johnson Bay

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Kitchenette
  • Barbecue
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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St John, St John
  • Place, Johnson Bay
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Virgin Islands National Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Trunk Bay
    ‪24 min drive‬
  • Airport, St. Thomas (STT-Cyril E. King)
    ‪76 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Double Futon and 1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

3 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Dining area

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About the area

St. John

Located in St. John, this holiday home is by the sea. While the natural beauty of Virgin Islands National Park and Cinnamon Bay Beach can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore Tortola Cruise Ship Port. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and ecotours.
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St John, St John

What's nearby

  • Johnson Bay - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Virgin Islands National Park - 2 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Cinnamon Bay Beach - 19 min drive - 15.1 km
  • Trunk Bay - 24 min drive - 16.0 km
  • Cruz Bay Beach - 24 min drive - 19.9 km

Getting around

  • St. Thomas (SPB-St. Thomas Seaplane Base) - 97 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Trunk Bay Beach Bar - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪Skinny Legs - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Maho Crossroads - ‬12 min drive
  • Pirates Bight
  • ‪Shambles - ‬21 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Spyglass Hill - Family Friendly - Runs on Solar/Battery Backup pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Spyglass Hill - Family Friendly - Runs on Solar/Battery Backup?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Spyglass Hill - Family Friendly - Runs on Solar/Battery Backup?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Spyglass Hill - Family Friendly - Runs on Solar/Battery Backup?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Spyglass Hill - Family Friendly - Runs on Solar/Battery Backup located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Virgin Islands Coral Reef National Monument and 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Virgin Islands National Park. Johnson Bay and Saltpond Bay are also within 3 miles (5 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. 25 out of 25 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 25 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 25 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 25 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 25 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

St John family adventure

Perfect location, laid back, everything we needed!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing friendly spot

Spyglass Hill was a fantastic place to stay. The morning sunrise, the beautiful view, hammock, star deck, convenience to Coral Bay, always a warm wind off of the water Kitchen was well stocked with cooking utensils and pots and pans. Lots of space for our young adult couple to have their own apartment downstairs. Would definitely stay here again. We miss it already!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 25 March 2024
Thanks Julie, Glad you had a great time. It is a hard place not to love. We’d love to have you back anytime! Paul
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location

Our family had a wonderful time on the island and the house was perfect for us. The owner and manager were very accessible and answered all of our questions. We had access to beach chairs and a small cooler and used the gas grill often. The breeze would cool things off most evenings but we did have a couple of warm ones but fans in the bedrooms were helpful. The north shore beaches weren’t that far away and we love the Coral Bay area.
Stayed 11 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Returning Home

As a native Virgin Islander it’s difficult to find the time to return home from the states. However, whenever there’s a window I jump at the chance. The stay here was peaceful, convenient, and accommodating. I love to cook and the kitchen provided everything I needed. Whether I wanted to rest outside or go to the beach my wife and I had everything at our fingertips. I would definitely return.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful Views

We had an amazing week (our first time) on St John. Spyglass Hill House was an excellent home base for our group of 7 (4 adults and 3 children). We loved staying on the quieter, Coral Bay side of the island. There are restaurants to eat at and markets to shop in. The location was nice for getting to the north shore beaches as well as the east end beaches (Salt Pond and Hansen were great for swimming and snorkeling)! The house has amazing evening breezes, and was very comfortable for sleeping. The mornings and evenings were so comfortable to sit out on the large deck. The house had everything we needed in the kitchen for cooking. There was a variety of items for beach use (towels, coolers, chairs, etc…). The kids loved the selections of games and activities. The living spaces were great for spreading out or gathering together. We fell in love with St John and were so sad to leave. We would definitely stay in this home again if we get the chance to come back!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Can't wait to come back!

This was the perfect home base on the quiet side of the island for our family. My parents are in their 60s and the downstairs apartment was the perfect space for them (gave them some space from our 2 wild toddlers). We spent hours on the deck and grilled every night. Can't say enough good things. Seriously already planning our next trip, St. John has our heart!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 23 March 2022
Thanks Kate, Glad your trip was good, and we look forward to having you back. Paul
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place for our family

We loved our time at Spyglass! It was just perfect for our family (2 adults, 5 kids) It totally fits our style - a little bit off the beaten path (about 25 minutes outside of Cruz Bay), but comfortable. We have been to St. John a couple of times before and prefer the less crowded beach towards the east end of this island, so this location was perfect. You are about 7 minutes from Salt Pond, which has something for everyone. We enjoyed having everyone unplugged but we were still able to sneak in a little work at night with the Wifi. The house not "new" but it is very well maintained. It is accessible with a van (you don't have to have jeep). Eating meals on the back deck overlooking the bay was incredible. There was a constant ocean breeze from the east while we were there, when combined with the various fans in the house kept us comfortable. The house, like many on the island, does not have A/C, but it wasn't ever uncomfortable for us or our kids. There are a number of games and books there that our family enjoyed. Our kids would snorkel during the day and then would look up the fish / animals they saw in the guide books at the house. It was great. The owner and property manager were both super responsive and helpful before and during our stay. I hope we get to stay here again!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

See the Stars and the Sights

Spyglass Hill is oriented around group fun - from the games and library of island books to the snorkel gear and big common areas. We loved the location near to everything on the adventurous side of St. John and the easy access and gorgeous views. For a big group of adventurers that don't want to sit around the TV but want to relax at a breezy, bedecked beauty, Spyglass Hill.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent rental

Beautiful views
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Spyglass

Such an amazing place and a great family to rent from
Stayed 11 nights in Apr 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful St John

We have been coming to Spyglass Hill for over 16 years. The renovations following hurricanes Irma/Maria are wonderful. The kitchen cabinets and counters and new sinks are spiffy and the furniture looks good. We love St John because the weather is always good and there are so many beautiful beaches. There is still obvious hurricane damage but much work being done to restore homes and restaurants. The goats, sheep and donkeys are so cute and add to the atmosphere. For relaxing, this place is the greatest!
Stayed 11 nights in Feb 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

A jewel in paradise

fabulous remodel and unbelievable views welcomed us to this fully stocked home on the private and exclusive side of the island. Great family vacation spot and all our needs taken care of.
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful!

We loved our stay at spyglass Hill! The view was spectacular everybody love their room the kids thought the tower was a whole lot of fun! Can’t wait to return. Happy to see the island 🌴 healing.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful as always! House looks great after Irma.

As always, we loved our stay at Spyglass. Had great snorkeling at Hansen and Haulover. The house looks great, and Jerekmy does a wonderful job.
Stayed 10 nights in Nov 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Post Irma still the same lovely home and views

We had a GREAT time at Spyglass Hill. Jeremy, Paul, and others have done an amazing job of putting the house back together after the hurricanes. We were sad to lose Shipwreck, our favorite dinner spot, but we enjoyed Miss Lucy's, Indigo, and Aqua Bistro. Our hearts go out to everyone in the VI's, Puerto Rico, and everywhere else as this year's hurricane season begins.
Stayed 9 nights in May 2018
Archival

10/10 Excellent

A great place for getting away!

Beautiful views, lovely space. A wonderful place to stay in Coral Bay.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Great spot, clean, comfortable, quiet . Good views and fantastic beaches witin a 15 minute drive.

We have been enjoying Spyglass Hill for over 10 years. We come with another couple and enjoy hiking, snorkeling , swimming and the beautiful beaches. There is plenty of room to have larger groups and to eat in or enjoy many different restaurants. The stargazer deck is wonderful on a clear evening.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Perect St. John Holiday

This was our 9th visit to St. John and our best rental ever. The house was accessible, beautifully situated, airy, comfortable, completely furnished and equipped with both a responsive owner and house manager. It was ideal for a week with friends followed by another week with children and grandchildren. The absence of television was a plus; the star gazing was magnificent.
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 6 March 2020
Thanks Dan! It was great to have you and your family stay. And we loved the photo's Sandra shared. Hope you'll come back soon.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

A great Caribbean Escape

I've been fortunate enough to stay at Spyglass Hill on two different occasions. Our last trip down this October was fantastic. Although it was technically hurricane season (and Hurricane Matthew was battering our home coast), the weather in St. John was perfect. From our home base at Spyglass Hill, five of us (all in our 30s) set out to see all STJ had to offer. Trunk Bay, Cinnamon, Jumbie Beach, East End, Salt Pond, Cruz Bay, Francis, Maho-- all within easy driving distance. After each day at the beach, Spyglass Hill welcomed us back home-- a kitchen well suited to host a family meal, a porch with amazing views of the East End and BVIs, and plenty of space. My only suggestion would be to add wall-unit air conditioning to the bedrooms-- or maybe some more oscillating fans-- at night it was a little warm in the bedrooms. Otherwise, it was the perfect getaway.
Response from VrboOwner on 6 March 2020
What a great review, Thanks! We are continuing to upgrade our fans, which, with the trade winds, we think are way better than AC.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Spyglass Hill House

Spyglass Hill is a spacious, comfortable, unfussy place to relax, play games, look forward to at the end of a busy day snorkeling, beaching, swimming, hiking. It is far from the center of Cruz Bay and in an area with reduced traffic and gift shops. The Dolphin Market is great for shopping and probably has all one needs. The kitchen is well stocked with cooking utensils and pots and pans. We had no reason to drive back to the hub bub of the touristy section. A 4 wheel drive is a must. Would not recommend night driving. Just enjoy this place. E.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

A most delightful and relaxing vacation was had by all!!

My wife and I brought our two sons, 13 and 8. Each of the 8 days that we spent on Spyglass Hill we had to answer one critical question: Which beach should we go to today? There was no wrong answer. Whether we went to Maho Bay, Cinnamon Bay, Trunk Bay, Salt Pond, Brown Bay or Jumbie, there was sparking clear blue water, white sand, shady palms, and coral reefs teeming with colorful fish of all shapes and sizes. The result - prune fingers. The house has everything we needed for full-on relax mode. Blenders, deck chairs, views of Tortola, Leduc and Virgin Gorda, tropical breezes, ceiling fans, friendly lizards, sunshine, moonlight reflecting off the ocean like on Loveboat, and comfortable beds with cotton sheets. If they had 6 stars, I would have to go for that rating for this dreamy property. You can't go wrong with this one!! We'll be back.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Fantastic Family Vacation House in Awesome Location

Spy Glass Hill is a great house -- spacious, comfortable, and well-equipped with everything you need to feel at home. The full kitchen is a huge help if you are traveling with children and the bathrooms are clean and well stocked with towels. There is a clothes washer and Wi-fi. The house has beautiful decks as well. Bedrooms are comfortable, clean, and good-sized. We were very, very happy with this house and our trip to St. John. Spy Glass Hill is in a quiet neighborhood and it is near absolutely stunning beaches that are never crowded and offer some of the best snorkeling imaginable. The perfect vacation. Highly recommend the house and its location on St. John.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Great house and perfect location

We had an amazing vacation in this house and on St. John. The house is very comfortable, great indoor and outdoor space. It works well for kids and also for several families. It's a perfect place for sitting on the deck relaxing, looking at the amazing view and it's in a great location for exploring the island and all of the beaches. It was the best vacation we have had!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

A great house at a great price

We were there with a substantial group, including a whole bunch of kids. The interior and exterior spaces were perfect, especially the star tower, where we could relax after dinner while kids played games inside. Fantastic view, and we have great memories of sitting on the deck with a drink after a day of exploration. Mornings are glorious with sun streaming in. Overall it felt cozy without feeling tight, and we were delighted with our stay.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026
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