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OCEANFRONT LUXURY VILLA, 4900sf, 4br, 4bth, billiards and Gym

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'Villa Santa Cruz on the Caribbean Sea'
'Beach Front'
'Relax On The Caribbean Sea'
'Poolside'
'Seaside View'

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Christiansted, St. Croix Island
  • Salt River Bay National Historical Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Cane Bay
  • Sugar Beach
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Christiansted (STX-Henry E. Rohlsen)
    ‪26 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Office

1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 Crib

5 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo

Bathroom 4

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Bathroom 5

Toilet

Spaces

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

About this property

OCEANFRONT LUXURY VILLA, 4900sf, 4br, 4bth, billiards and Gym

Work out, lay out, hang out, chill out, no reason to go out. 'Villa Santa Cruz' is our 4900 Square Foot, 4 bedroom/5 bathroom gated sanctuary that is truly the ultimate island paradise. Steps away from Columbus Landing Beach. World class diving at the Salt River Canyon. All bedrooms have private baths with 3 king beds, 1 queen bed and one sleeper sofa located in the office. 'Villa Santa Cruz' offers the ultimate retreat for your next Caribbean getaway. Take full advantage of your island vacation with a contemporary - yet exceptionally comfortable - haven where you can entertain guests, indulge in luxury amenities and soak up the tropical sun. Our amazing amenities include great room with wet bar, big screen TV, game room with wet bar, billiards, pub table, full gym, chefs kitchen with dining that seats 8, diesel generator, views of the Caribbean Sea and neighboring islands, sun deck with 40 foot pool, pool adjacent to the '1493 Bar and Grill' our outdoor bbq area with cabana seating for 6 and gas grill, steps from beach.


Come experience the 'Jewel of the Caribbean' in beautiful St. Croix! Explore on your own, or work with our property manager to help you discover the best the island has to offer. We are located on the North Shore of St. Croix in the Salt River National Park and Ecological Preserve. Completed in 2009 Villa Santa Cruz is full of modern amenities but steeped in a rich and storied history. Our hideaway is located on 'Columbus Landing' beach, named for the place where Columbus anchored 17 ships on his second voyage in 1493. Columbus, as the discoverer of this island, gave it it's original name, 'Santa Cruz' or Holy Cross. Though the island took the derivative of St. Croix later, the property carries the name 'Santa Cruz' in honor of the first visit and the original name of the Caribbean isle. Come experience the luxury of our tropical paradise.

Property manager

Stephanie Barnholt, owner (Francis Family)
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 9:30 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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Christiansted

Located in Christiansted, this villa is on the beach. Steeple Museum and Apothecary Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Salt River Bay National Historical Park and Little Princess Estate. Travelling with kids? Consider Cruzan Gardens and St. George Village Botanical Garden. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours and hiking/biking trails nearby.
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Christiansted, St. Croix Island

What's nearby

  • Salt River Bay National Historical Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Sugar Beach - 15 min drive - 8.7 km
  • Cane Bay Beach - 17 min drive - 10.5 km
  • Fort Christiansvaern - 19 min drive - 12.0 km
  • Buccaneer Golf Course - 26 min drive - 15.9 km

Getting around

  • Christiansted (SSB-St. Croix Seaplane Base) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪La Reine Chicken Shack - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Blues Backyard BBQ - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Wendy’s - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Little Caesars - Kmart - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Yum Yum Fast Food - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does OCEANFRONT LUXURY VILLA, 4900sf, 4br, 4bth, billiards and Gym have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is OCEANFRONT LUXURY VILLA, 4900sf, 4br, 4bth, billiards and Gym pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at OCEANFRONT LUXURY VILLA, 4900sf, 4br, 4bth, billiards and Gym?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at OCEANFRONT LUXURY VILLA, 4900sf, 4br, 4bth, billiards and Gym?

Checkout is at 9:30 AM.

Where is OCEANFRONT LUXURY VILLA, 4900sf, 4br, 4bth, billiards and Gym located?

Nestled on the beach, this Christiansted villa is steps from Salt River Bay National Historical Park and 3.1 mi (4.9 km) from Cruzan Gardens. Little Princess Estate and Sugar Beach are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Angela W.

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

Family Vacay

Perfect area and our Grands loved the pool. Was close enough to visit shops and restaurants!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Missi D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our family had an awesome stay at Villa Santa Cruz. The house and pool are beautiful and were perfect for the adults and kids. The Villa is about a 15 minute drive from the airport, Christiansted, and nice beaches. Austin was a tremendous help, and the food prepared by Chef Juliana was some of the best we’ve had anywhere!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra C.

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

Great set up for large group

We had a great stay! The house was set up very nicely—clean, well-kept, and comfortable throughout. Everything in the home worked perfectly, which made our experience smooth and stress-free. Stephanie, the owner, was great to communicate with and went above and beyond by having a wonderful meal waiting for us upon arrival. Austin, the property manager, was also very helpful and made check-in and check-out a breeze. Super happy with our stay and would definitely come back again. Highly recommend!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

justin s.

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

Beautiful place

The house has an amazing setup, lots ofnspace, noce pool, and the management is great.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynne M.

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

Wonderful Getaway

Wow! What a wonderful week! Everything was too notch and the owner and caretaker were extremely accommodating. Chef Jay’s meals were delicious and we loved the convenience of being able to eat at the Villa and enjoy our time there. The first nights welcome meal was an awesome treat after a long travel day. Highly recommend and we would absolutely stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessie R.

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

Beautiful home!

We had a wonderful time at Villa Santa Cruz! The house is beautiful, extremely clean, perfect for a family vacation with each room having its own bathroom. Awesome pool and gameroom and thoughtful touches. There were a few minor things like the land liline
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great Place with Awesome VIews

The house was as advertised. On the water with a huge pool. Full kitchen to cook whatever you want. And a caterer available if you don't. The house is fully stocked with everything you need. Stephanie was responsive and everything was easy. Austin the caretaker met us at the airport and we followed him to the house. What an awesome vacation. Highly recommend!
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna C.

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

EXCELLENT!!

We were truly impressed with this property. It was very clean, our welcome meal was delicious and the manager was more than welcoming and accommodating! The online description was accurate and we were completely overwhelmed by the beauty!! Thank you so much and we will be returning!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa F.

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

Highly recommend

Beautiful place, beautiful views. Highly recommend this rental worth every penny!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

peter r.

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

family trip

had a great time at the house and the attractions on island.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharon S.

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

A Special Birthday Celebration

Villa Santa Cruz was absolutely wonderful. The online listing does not do it justice - the house is much more majestic; the ceilings are soaring, the kitchen is quite large, and the house setting itself is perfect. There were activities for all of us, and the house was well equipped for snorkeling, swimming, drinking rum, grilling, playing billiards, and impossibly fun jigsaw puzzles. Everyone wants to return next year! A memorable vacation for all of us!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Outstanding,,,
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

David L.

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

Beautiful setting

Great owner who communicated well. The Caretaker Austin met us at the airport, led us to the grocery, and then to the house. He explained everything we needed to know about the house and answered all our questions. His wife provided our first meal and we used her services for another dinner. We had one issue that was no one's fault. We came back to the house one evening and there was no running water, Austin came right over and despite being there for over an hour could not get the water back on. He returned the next morning with a plumber and the issue was rectified. Overall very pleased with the house and would return
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

LINDA L.

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

Wonderful!

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Great property. Great location. Wonderful island!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

W D.

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

Summer 2024

Fantastic stay! Owner was super easy to work with and very communicative! Thank you!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hallie S.

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

Beautiful views and pool

Our family thoroughly enjoyed the Villa Santa Cruz! The oceanfront view was spectacular, the house was spacious and we enjoyed the large pool every day. It was extra special to have food provided the night we arrived by chef Juliana and she catered a special birthday dinner later in the week. Since the house is centrally located, it was easy to travel to all areas of the island.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeanna M.

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

Amazing way to ring in the new year

We had a fabulous time in St. Croix. We are avid scuba divers and wanted to start the year under the sea! We needed a larger home for all of us an wanted to stay near the dive center in cane bay. This house was perfect. Not only was is clean and comfortable, it was a perfect location for us. The property managers were amazing, helpful and so inviting. They had dinner made for us upon arrival and it was delicious. Austin was very helpful with our questions upon arrival and Stephanie was very quick to answer us right away. We loved the house it was just as pictured. The home sits on a very small beach which is very accessible and was a fun way to explore. The shell and sea glass seeking was a great added bonus. The views are magnificent and I can't recommend this property enough. We use VRBO all the time and this home was spectacular. We will be back! Thank you Stephanie for hosting us in your gorgeous home!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

ARK W.

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

Birthday Get-A-Way

We had a great time during our week stay at a beautiful place on a heavenly island. The house was very comfortable and spacious for us 5 friends. We enjoyed the days we just hung at the house by the pool and walking the beach. Austin was a great host and available for any needs.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy S.

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

Great Friends Vacation

We really enjoyed the spacious house with lots of amenities. Perfect for our couples trip. Everyone had their own space for sleeping and there are great common areas for hanging out together. We were happy to have the pool to cool down. We ordered food from Juliana and it was great. They even surprised us with a meal upon our arrival. Highly recommend for a fun family or friends getaway.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

jodi p.

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

Villa Santa Cruz was everything and more !! The house is absolutely beautiful snd we had an amazing

The experience was simple and the house was just amazing! We had so much fun snd enjoyed every minute of our week in your beautiful home!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Leonard s.

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

Wonderful

Lovely home to spend vacation in the Caribbean
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Beverley O.

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

Winter Getaway

Beautiful villa with many amazing vistas. Lots of space for three couples to spread out although we spent most of our time on the upper veranda with an amazing view of the ocean.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sharon C.

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

Wonderful home

The house was just as beautiful as shown in pics. It was definitely the most well stocked home of any vacation rental we’ve ever had. Absolutely had everything we needed. Gorgeous views. Pool was nice!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ernest H.

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

Wonderful property

The location was great and the views were amazing. Will definitely stay here again. A great house on the beach very well managed!! Great job. It made the trip very special. Thanks!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Randy G.

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

Holidays at Villa Santa Cruz

Our family thoroughly enjoyed our time at Villa Santa Cruz. The property was exactly as advertised (if not better). Austin met us at the airport and escorted us to the property and Chef Jay made us two delightful meals. Our entire family would not hesitate to return to this wonderful property.
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2022

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Hosted by Stephanie Barnholt, owner (Francis Family)

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