Unwind in the top-rated pool, your perfect spot for relaxation.
Games
A rare find - enjoy a variety of games available on-site.
Discover nearby landmarks
Near Great Cruz Bay
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 7
Popular amenities
Private pool
Onsite parking available
Kitchen
Washing machine
Air-conditioning
Barbecue
Explore the area
Cruz Bay, St John
Great Cruz Bay
Place, Great Cruz Bay
4 min walk
Chocolate Hole
Place, Chocolate Hole
4 min walk
Chocolate Hole Beach
Place, Chocolate Hole Beach
18 min walk
St. Thomas (STT-Cyril E. King)
Airport, St. Thomas (STT-Cyril E. King)
57 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
Bedroom 2
1 King Bed
Bedroom 3
1 King Bed
3 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 2
Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 3
Toilet · Shower only
Outdoor Shower
Outdoor shower
Spaces
Deck or patio
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Dining area
About this property
Idyllic Villa - Great Pool and deck areas, great family home, A/C throughout
Property may be shown to prospective renters with 24 hour notice to show. If your dates are pre-approved - you must pay ASAP - otherwise another inquiry can reserve your requested dates! Completely remodeled in 2019, all new furnishings, kitchen cabinets and appliances and remodeled bathrooms, as well as a new coral tile deck around the pool !!!!! Lovely Harbor views. Idyllic has air conditioning throughout the home. Three bedroom 3 bath home with a private pool. (Pool cabana with shower and half bath to be re-built in the near future). 2 bedrooms on main floor both accessed from livingroom - they can be twin beds or King bed, 1 King bedroom on lower level with outside entrance. This home is nestled on the ridge overlooking Great Cruz Bay, just a few minutes from town and the ferry dock.
Idyllic Villa was remodeled in 2019 with all new furnishings and appliances with new coral tiled pool deck. (Pool cabana to rebuilt in the near future). Located in a quiet residential area with walking access to two beaches, the Westin Resort complex and a short drive to the spectacular North Shore beaches and the National Park.
The indoor living area is furnished in cool, island colors, with new furniture and artwork complimenting the natural beauty of St. John. The 4 panel slider opens fully onto the upper deck and is also screened.
[read more="Read more" less="Read less"] Idyllic was designed to take advantage of the Caribbean breezes and incredible views of Great Cruz Bay. The covered deck across the front of the house provides protected outdoor living space with seating and dining areas.
The beautiful teak dining table set seats 6 in comfort for outdoor dining with gas grill. After relaxing in the pool, you're sitting on the deck looking at the view... a harbor replete with boats, Pillsbury Sound, the hills of St. Thomas in the distance. There are sunsets year round and at night the twinkling lights and stars.
The fully remodeled kitchen is a delight with all the latest appliances, gourmet pots and cooking gadgets, granite counter and a small breakfast bar.
The three bedrooms are spacious, each with an accompanying full bath, sparkling linens, new furnishings and large airy French windows. There are 2 bedrooms on main level accessed from the living room, guest bedrooms are spacious and have air conditioning and either king bed or 2 twin bed choices.
The master bedroom is on lower level and has outside entrance, has air conditioning, a king-size bed and it's own master bath. There is a private sitting room & deck. The sitting room has fouton sofa/bed, Smart TV. and private deck outside also.
And, then there is the large pool (30x11x4) and deck surrounded by flowering shrubs with a captivating view. The comfortable deck furniture, provide for easy living pool-side. There is no pool cabana with shower - working on plans to re-build.
Idyllic is landscaped with tropical plants such as flamboyant, bougainvillea, oleander, hibiscus and palm trees and more.
The house is fully equipped with linens, bath towels, beach towels and gear for the beach - coolers and beach chairs. Livingroom has Smart TV and Bluetooth stereo.
The house provides privacy and space for one couple, as well as easy sharing for two or three couples and is ideal for families. Security cameras on exterior of home. Idyllic is an easy walk to both Great Cruz Bay or Chocolate Hole beaches.
Initial supply of paper towels, toilet paper, bar soap for shower, dish soap, dishwasher soap laundry detergent, softener. Beach towels, beach chairs, bath towels and linens!
Bring your sun shade - beach umbrellas are getting ready to be banned - to save the turtle nests in the National Park.
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Property # 757836vb
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 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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
About the area
St. John
St. John is home to this holiday home. 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. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and rock climbing nearby.
St. Thomas (SPB-St. Thomas Seaplane Base) - 60 min drive
Restaurants
Woody's Seafood Saloon - 6 min drive
Cruz Bay Landing - 7 min drive
The Longboard - 7 min drive
Greengo’s - 7 min drive
Sun Dog Cafe - 7 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Does Idyllic Villa - Great Pool and deck areas, great family home, A/C throughout have a pool?
Yes, this property has a pool.
How much does it cost to stay at Idyllic Villa - Great Pool and deck areas, great family home, A/C throughout?
As of 26 June 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Idyllic Villa - Great Pool and deck areas, great family home, A/C throughout on 18 August 2026 start from NZ$1,440, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
Is Idyllic Villa - Great Pool and deck areas, great family home, A/C throughout pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Idyllic Villa - Great Pool and deck areas, great family home, A/C throughout?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Idyllic Villa - Great Pool and deck areas, great family home, A/C throughout?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Idyllic Villa - Great Pool and deck areas, great family home, A/C throughout?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Idyllic Villa - Great Pool and deck areas, great family home, A/C throughout located?
Situated in St. John, this holiday home is within 2 miles (3 km) of Chocolate Hole, Cruz Bay Beach and Virgin Islands National Park. Great Cruz Bay and Chocolate Hole Beach are also within 15 minutes.
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Ideal location! Jackie met us at the Ferry and showed us where our jeep rental was then pointed out different grocery stores and the main roads. Having our own pool was a plus for the afternoons we wanted to relax. We would definitely stay here again and bring friends since we didn’t take advantage of the 3 rooms we had. Thank you Jackie!
Monica M.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 2 June 2026
Please let us know if we can assist you in the future.
Have a great day!!
Jackie
Idyllic villa had everything we needed. Close to a lot of amenities in Cruz Bay and North Shore beaches. Villa was clean and Kitchen was well stocked. Nice views, quiet, will stay there again.
Joan R.
Stayed 11 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 22 March 2026
Glad you enjoyed Idyllic - nice big pool and deck area everything you need!
Have nothing bad to say beautiful location, great views. Great location easy to get around . Great communication with the property manager Jackie. Definitely a five star rating.
The laundry was fine and the kitchen was well appointed. Best we ever had! The view was amazing all day and all night. Every day and every turn was a beautiful new postcard! There were some repairs in progress and they didn't subtract from the experience. The pool and the view from the pool were outstanding. There were some very friendly and interesting Iguannas too Need a few more stemless wine glasses.
chris c.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 7 April 2026
We are happy to hear that you enjoyed Idyllic.
Hope to see you back in the future.
Thank you,
Michele
Beautiful views!!! Good location about 10 minute drive from Cruz bay. Nice pool and lots of towels available. The best communication from Jackie that you could ever imagine. She’s amazing.! Minor issues handled swiftly. Just book it. You won’t regret it!!!
donna h.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 16 February 2026
Thank you for your kind words.
Hope to see you back in the future.
We spent a week at Idyllic with our family of 4. The house was a perfect size, the covered patio was perfect and the pool was wonderful! We will stay here again!
Kelly H.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 14 April 2023
HI Kelly, So glad you enjoyed Idyllic Villa and St. John - Hope you can return soon!
Jackie
Idyllic is truly as advertised! Jackie and team met us as we arrived on island, and provided a great intro to St John, the house, and recommendations for all of our interests! The house is wonderful- A/C throughout, great harbor views, and the pool was surprisingly great to come back to each evening! I could not recommend them any higher!
Chip W.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 21 July 2025
Thank you for your kind words.
We hope to see you in the future.
Thank you,
Michele
Verified
8/10 Good
Tom McGiff T.
23 March 2019
Great place to stay!
Very nice house, clean and comfortable. Beautiful view and good proximity to town. Property managers very responsive to requests and questions.
Tom McGiff T.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 6 March 2020
Thank you for your review! We are glad you enjoyed your stay at Idyllic Villa!
Hope you can return soon to St. John!
jackie
We had a wonderful week at Idyllic Villa! The property manager was very helpful and all of our needs were accommodated for our family with 4 children. The kids loved the pool and we loved the incredible view! We would definitely stay here again!
Jennifer M.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 6 March 2020
Thank you, we are happy you enjoyed your stay. We do hope you'll return again soon.
Jackie
Great location, views, house, and property manager
The house was exactly as expected - perfect for three couples! The views are gorgeous. The location is close to town and breathtaking beaches. The house manager, Jacki, is super friendly, accommodating, and attentive. She provided great information to make our stay very enjoyable. I highly recommend this house!
We just returned from Idyllic Villa and our time there was wonderful. The pictures do not do it justice. We absolutely loved the layout for 2 couples. Plenty of privacy, great outdoor area that’s covered and has a huge table. Plus great pool and pool deck. Also loved how close we were to town… just a 6 minute drive. We will not hesitate to stay here again!
Sara S.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 13 December 2021
Hello Sara,
Thank you for kind words.
Please let us know if we can assist you in the future.
Thank you,
Jackie
Cannot rave more about the home and our vacation. Beautiful house and pool with extras like snorkels, floats and towels. Jackie was a gracious host and was so thoughtful to provide snacks when we arrived after traveling. Very convenient location to Cruz Bay shops and groceries. Cannot wait to come back! Thank you!
Gabriela M.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 22 October 2024
Thank you for your kind words.
We are happy to hear that you enjoyed Idyllic Villa.
Hope to see you in the future.
Jackie & Michele
Everything about this rental was amazing from the communication with Jackie and her team, to the smooth check-in process to Michelle making sure we were doing okay! The pictures do not do this place justice! It is in a great location, was very clean and the views are amazing! Would highly recommend this place to others. Thanks for a wonderful stay!
Melissa H.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 8 February 2022
Hello Melissa,
Thank you for your kind words.
We are pleased that you enjoyed your stay.
Please let us know if we can assist you in the future.
Thank you,
Michele
This property grows on you as the week progresses. So comfortable, a few glitches but the property managers jumped right in to fix things. The porch is just an awesome place to be from sun up to dusk. Keep up with any maintenance and this will be a star place for years to come.
Tom B.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 12 February 2025
Thank you.
Please let us know if we can assist you in the future.
Thank you,
Michele
We spent a week on our honeymoon 17 years ago at Idyllic and decided to take our 3 kids this time! It was fantastic! They heard my husband comment how there used to be a hammock on the back deck, and the next day they set one up! Beautiful views and very helpful hosts.
Erin O.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 18 October 2021
Hello Erin,
We are pleased that you enjoyed your time at Idyllic.
Please let us know if we can assist you in the future.
Thank You,
Michele
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Keri G.
25 March 2019
Beautiful view, comfortable home
We enjoyed every minute of our time at Idyllic! The home is comfortable, warm, and inviting and came with everything we needed plus some. We loved reading on the covered porch, walking in the quiet neighborhood, and watching a spectacular sunset every evening. The location close to town was wonderful! Paradise!
Keri G.
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 6 March 2020
We thank you for staying with us at Idyllic Villa and hope you can return soon!
Jackie
About the host
Hosted by Jackie Harrison
Languages:
English
Premier Host
They consistently provide great experiences for their guests