Livin' the Dream Studio @ Grande Bay, waterfront Studio in Cruz Bay!

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1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

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Parking available
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Hot tub
Pool
Washer

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Cruz Bay, St John

Cruz Bay Beach
‪1 min walk‬
Honeymoon Beach
‪8 min drive‬
Trunk Bay
‪16 min drive‬
West End (TOV-West End Seaplane Base)

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Studio Main Room

1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed, 1 Crib and 1 Child Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Kitchenette

Balcony

About this property

Condo, Studio unit. king bed + queen cabinet bed, 1 Bath, (Sleeps 2-4)

We are proud to offer you a professionally designed and decorated studio suite in the heart of Cruz Bay. Our condo features hotel quality furnishings and all the amenities expected at a top class resort but with an added sense of privacy. The eat-on deck features stunning views of the Caribbean Sea and islands as well as the mountainside, town, and harbor of the island. We can have a local greeter meet you at the ferry dock if you desire, accompany you to the resort, and answer any questions you may have about the beautiful island of St. John.

The resort features traditional European and Caribbean architecture and modern amenities including swimming pool, hot tub, workout room, and extra large pool deck with ocean views. The location of the resort is unparalleled on the island. You will be located one hundred yards from quaint Cruz Bay town with its many restaurants and shops. Your immediate vicinity will allow access to many exciting and relaxing activities including fishing, sailing, scuba diving, spas, and day trips to neighboring islands. You can hike to the the most beautiful beaches, hire a taxi, or rent a car to explore the island.

This rental may have a parking space available on a first come, first serve basis and is only available with the rental of our Jeep Wrangler 4DR, contact us to check availability of the vehicle and a reserved parking space. If you have a vehicle the property manager will make every attempt to provide a parking space but it is not guaranteed without the rental of our vehicle. There are additional parking options in town close by if you rent a vehicle somewhere else. Video can be provided to show you the locations.

We hope that your stay will rejuvenate your spirit and bring new inspiration to your life and work.
Please let us know if you have any questions.
24 Hour Security is provided.

Property manager

Carey Deckard - Ryan Sullivan

Premier Host

Languages

English

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

A portable crib & highchair available upon request

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Refunds-Owner Cancellation Policy 60 days out, full refund less $250. Less than 60 days out, no refund unless rented at same rate, less $250 and 3%.

Hurricane Policy-No refunds given unless the National Weather Service orders mandatory evacuations in a "Tropical Storm/Hurricane area" (cont.)

(cont) Refund is unused portion of rent.

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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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

St. John

Located in St. John, this condo is in the city centre. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Virgin Islands National Park and Cruz Bay Beach. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving, snorkelling and power boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails.

Cruz Bay, St John

What's nearby

Cruz Bay Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
Battery - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
Great Cruz Bay - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
Honeymoon Beach - 8 min drive - 3.8 km
Trunk Bay - 16 min drive - 6.8 km

Getting around

St. Thomas (SPB-St. Thomas Seaplane Base) - 83 min drive

Restaurants

‪High Tide Bar & Seafood Grill - ‬4 min walk
‪Cruz Bay Landing - ‬5 min walk
‪Beach Bar - ‬2 min walk
‪Lovango Rum Bar - ‬2 min walk
‪Greengo’s - ‬9 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Livin' the Dream Studio @ Grande Bay, waterfront Studio in Cruz Bay! have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Livin' the Dream Studio @ Grande Bay, waterfront Studio in Cruz Bay! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Livin' the Dream Studio @ Grande Bay, waterfront Studio in Cruz Bay!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Livin' the Dream Studio @ Grande Bay, waterfront Studio in Cruz Bay!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Livin' the Dream Studio @ Grande Bay, waterfront Studio in Cruz Bay! located?

Located in the heart of St. John, this condo building is within a 10-minute walk of Cruz Bay Beach and Virgin Islands National Park. St John Eco Hike & Snorkel Adventure and St. John Spice are also within 5 minutes.

9.8

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

DAVID V.

25 March 2025

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

Enjoyed our stay very much ,clean,comfortable, great location,stocked

Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deanna D.

21 March 2025

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

Perfect spot to enjoy St. John

Perfect spot and size unit for my husband and I to enjoy a few extra days on St. John. You can't go wrong with any unit in Grande Bay. Recommendations I would extend to the owner, there needs to be another mirror outside the bathroom, it's difficult for two people to get ready and both needing mirrors. It was great that there is an airfryer in the unit but we had no idea how to use it, so the owners manual would have been helpful. Otherwise all was perfect.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff J.

12 March 2025

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

Great resort with beautiful views of Cruz Bay!

We own a time share at the Westin but enjoyed staying in the heart of Cruz Bay. Can’t get a better location to all the restaurants, bars and shopping! Owners were great and responsive to any questions we had.. very clean and updated unit. Highly recommend this spot!

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather A.

5 March 2025

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

Perfect location!

Loved our short stay and will be back!

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbra P.

4 March 2025

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

Tropical Oasis

A beautiful place to ‘get away’ with all the amenities of home. Communication was key as this was our first time on St John. The Host communicated all info clearly and quickly.Thanks for a great vacation!

Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fran F.

31 January 2025

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

Great spot in paradise

The condo is in a great location. It is exactly as advertised and has everything you need for a terrific vacation.

Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark S.

7 January 2025

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

Great Stay in Living the Dream Studio

Comfy bed, excellent location and just the basics you need to have a fun time staying in Cruz Bay. The nice coolers and TON of beach toys, chairs, umbrellas, etc. at your disposal were probably the best we've ever had on St. John and were definitely a big plus of the unit. We found the king bed to be quite comfortable as well. Will definitely look at staying again in the future when we are back to visit.

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa W.

5 January 2025

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

Christmas 2024

Great condition, amazing location and plenty of towels, bath toiletries, laundry & dish soap, plus the important beach items. Highly recommend this property!

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jill C.

22 December 2024

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

Great location!

Such a great location, we walked to a lot of the restaurants. When we went to the beaches, we were able to walk to a central location to get a taxi. There were towels and coolers in the room, so no need to bring those. Having laundry in the room was great, too! The room was nice and the balcony picture was so great with a view of the boats. Would definitely recommend!

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wendy B.

16 November 2024

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

Best location!

We have stayed in Saint John 3 times now and this has by far been the best stay. The location was within walking distance to several great restaurants. Our favorite was CAFE ROMA! Nate was a gem and their stuffed shells and filthy martini were winners! The beach bar had great drinks and Live music. We were so comfortable in our studio. Bed and pillows were super. The kitchenette was nicely stocked for making simple meals. The skillet was great for making breakfasts. We grilled several times and used the air fryer to roast potatoes. Ate on the patio and watched the beautiful sunset over the bay! Thank you again Carey for your hospitality and all the pointers! We shall return. I’m pretty sure my tears are made of straight pain killers!!

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

kristina m.

9 November 2024

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

Perfect piece of paradise!

Beautiful property, so close to everything g important to an STJ experience.

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

James H.

10 August 2024

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

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan H.

31 July 2024

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

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eric O.

15 July 2024

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

A Gem in Cruz Bay

This property is a gem! Location is a three minute walk from the passenger ferry in Cruz Bay. Elevator access to the property from the parking garage. Beach supplies included. Property has a generator in case there are power outages. Such friendly and prompt communication. You would be remiss to pass up the opportunity to stay here for an escape to paradise!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

David B.

18 May 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location

Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy

Not exactly as described

So it is listed as a Studio and I understand that concept, but it also states 2 bedrooms. The ad they created is confusing due to this. As I was traveling with my 80 year old mother and my older daughter, I took this to mean that one bed would be in the Main portion of the condo and that there was most likely an actual 2nd bedroom (converted small office or something of that nature).This was not true. It was all just one big common area for the four of us. There were no grilling or cooking utensils, no dishwasher or stove as stated. No dish drying rack, patio curtains should be black out, since that's the 2 bedroom area. Only 2 wine glasses, 6 cup coffee pot that I had to make several pots each morning. The list goes on, they just renovated and it's nice but it did not provide a great staying experience. I've stayed at 2 other units at the same property and they were excellent, this one was far from it. Then we asked for an extra blanket for my daughter and the property service guy comes into the condo, goes immediately to the thermostat and gives us an attitude on what it was set on and stated that's why we need an extra blanket, no we needed it so my daughter could have one. My mother was just outside walking and needed to cool down, he's lucky I wasn't present when this happened. Owner wouldn't respond once we brought up the issues. FYI, Listing was changed after we brought this up to them, so they know they were in the wrong. What a terrible experience.

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy C.

25 April 2024

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

Liv'in the Dream stay

Beautiful property and the owner thought of every hospitality anyone would need. Would love to stay again. Thank you! Nancy

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eva J.

26 March 2024

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

Time in St John, USVI

Our stay at the Grande Bay exceeded our expectations. The studio met all of our needs, the kitchen was well equipped, the studio included a washer and dryer which we found very convenient. The short walk to restaurants and shops meant that we didn't need to rent a car for this part of our vacation. We enjoyed the view from the deck each morning watching all of the water activity in Cruz Bay. The pool area was clean and well maintained. This is definitely a property we will return to.

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matt M.

18 March 2024

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

Great location, perfect for family and kids

Great little studio apartment. Fit our family of 5 perfect for what we were looking for. Highly recommend.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carrie G.

30 January 2024

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

Loved our first trip to St. John!

This place could not have been more perfect for me and my husband. Celebrated our 25th anniversary here, first time to St. John. When we go back, we will absolutely stay here again. This unit is newly, beautifully renovated - it was clean as can be. It's a studio which was perfect for the two of us. The view from our room was an ocean view, perfect for watching the sail boats and the ferry come and go. Also loved having a washer and dyer in our unit and the location was perfection. We rented a jeep from the owner, and explored the island and different beaches during the day. Every night, we walked around Cruz Bay shopping, eating at a new restaurant every night, and bar hopping. Communication from the owner was excellent, as they provided a guide and info for our stay before we arrived, as well as arranging for someone to pick us up from the ferry drop off and give us a ride to our place, which is actually within a short walking distance of the ferry drop off. The Jeep we rented was conveniently parked in our parking spot at Grande Bay, ready to go when we arrived, and easy to return. Everything went smoothly - I would not change one thing about this trip or where we stayed. We cannot wait to go back!!

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Sydney K.

5 December 2023

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

Beautiful unit

We had a great stay. The unit was very clean. The second "bed" wasn't the best option for someone to sleep in. After figuring out how to get the bed out, it leaves very little room for the tv to rest on top--make it very unstable. One slight move and the tv was going to fall. We ended up taking the "mattress" out and laying it on the floor. There also isn't an iron in the unit and could use more bath towels. We had to wash towels several times during our visit.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jan M.

29 November 2023

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

Truly Livin the Dream!

Excellent stay! Beautifully renovated and decorated villa with amazing view of Cruz Bay, short walk to restaurants, shopping, ferry. Access to beach chairs, floats, noodles provided. We rented the owners’ Jeep, which included a covered parking space! The attendant assigned to us was so helpful with any questions and concerns we had, and worked extremely hard to accommodate my husband’s recent back problems. Bed extremely comfy and bath lovely. Nice kitchenette! New smart tv, but we were too tired in the evening to enjoy it! Definitely want to return to this villa!!

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Al C.

2 August 2023

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

Great stay

Love grande bay- great location- very easy to use

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Justin J.

2 August 2023

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

Amazing View and Wonderful Location

The view on the balcony is amazing, the pool was nice to relax in the evening, and the location is perfect. The pull out bed could have been more comfortable. Overall, the stay was great and would recommend it!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Joanne C.

1 August 2023

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

Great Location

Loved St John and this condo was convenient to walk to restaurants. We rented the owner’s Jeep which was a great way to get around the island.

Stayed 9 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey B.

1 August 2023

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

Anniversary trip

We so enjoyed staying here - proximity to everything in Cruz Bay is awesome, we enjoyed the pool/hot tub views every evening, and the kitchen was perfect for just a few simple meals in!

Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023

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1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Studio Main Room

1 bathroom

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