Quaint Stone & Shell Cottage - the perfect place to enjoy paradise!
Location: Fish Bay, USVI - St. John, Caribbean (Located Only 10 Minutes from Downtown Cruz Bay) View Map
Accommodations: Studio, 1 Bedroom + No additional sleeping rooms avail, 1 Bath (Sleeps 2)
Keywords: Private Guest Suite
Little Palm Guest Suite, located in a quaint island stone cottage, is the perfect romantic getaway. Half of our guests are honeymooners. Situated high a top a hill that borders the National Park, it has spectacular 280 degree views of the Caribbean. For those who desire the ultimate in privacy & luxury, yet priced lower than the two island resort hotels.
The impeccably furnished interior boasts a King Size poster bed with a comfortable pillow top mattress. The room has a sitting area with snakeskin mosaic tile table and 2 chairs. The 4 oversized mahogany French doors open to the ocean view and a private coral tiled deck. 2 additional French doors open to a private covered porch and patio. The suite includes a custom kitchenette area with sink, refrigerator, microwave, blender, toaster oven & coffee maker, with an outside grill with side burner for cooking.
The luxury bath with custom cabinetry contains glistening white carrera marble. The large shower with glass tile accents features an ocean view window and is big enough for two.
The Guest Suite has its own separate staircase and entry, with its own private covered porch, balcony and patio. It is very secluded and is situated in a quiet neighborhood.
Just a few steps away, a beautiful ocean view pool(See pool details under amenities.) Little Palm's guest suite is the perfect place to pamper yourself and your mate for a wonderful carribean vacation you will never forget!
No smoking is permitted on the premises. A rental car will be required for your stay; 2 dr 4WD Wrangler is recommended.
Below are unsolicited, unedited comments from guests who stayed at Little Palm:
“Your guest suite is absolutely beautiful.” Robert & Beth A – Atlanta, GA
“Thanks for letting us stay at Little Palm, we had an amazing time and could not get over what impeccable taste you have - the Suite was amazing! We are keeping our little can cozies so that we will remember where to stay the next time we are in St. John!” Dan L – Boston, MA
“Thanks for having a wonderful property!” Alan & Lisa M – Leland, MI
“We just want you to know how much we enjoyed staying at Little Palm Suite. It was a beautiful house with a spectacular view on such a friendly island! And we loved the blue glass tile that is in the shower and also around the pool - we love the way it reflected the sunlight and thought it was a beautiful accent. Thank you for letting us stay there - we will recommend your piece of paradise to others!” Gary & Allison C. – Richmond, VA
“I had a satisfying, comfortable, relaxing stay. Would like to do it again. Perhaps next year?
- Ed O. Columbia, Maryland
“We had a great time in St John. Loved the suite! You are one lucky duck to have such a wonderful place on such a beautiful island.” Kathleen C. – Charlotte, NC
“We enjoyed our stay and Little Palm is very nice.” John B. – Fort M, NC.
“What a great way to enjoy the island, the guest suite was perfect – first class all the way.
We’ll be back! John & Ginny C – Cincinnati OH
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning : The suite has its own Central AC system for quiet, controlled comfort.
- Linens Provided : 400 thread count new luxury linens will make your stay comfy.
- Off Street Parking : Paved Driveway with plenty of parking.
- Beds
- King Bed : Brand new mahagony bed with a new top of the line, ultra thick pillow top mattress will send you to sleep heaven!
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV : Brand new 42" LCD flat screen TV with 120 channels.
- DVD
- Stereo System
- Music Library : I-Pod Dock/speakers
- Shared Pool : This pool is very private and is only shared with the owner when he is on island. The pool is conveniently located on the guest suite level accessed via a short stone pathway.
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen : Custom built-in kitchenette with sink,refrigerator, microwave, blender,toaster oven & coffee maker. There is also a new grill with a side burner for cooking. (No oven..its too hot anyway :)
- Cooking Utensils Provided : Pots, pans, utensils, glasses, dishes provided.
- Refrigerator : Half size fridge with freezer for ice.
- Microwave
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill : Full size grill w side burner, located right outside on your private patio.
- Deck/Patio : Private bricked patio with great ocean views.
- Balcony : Deck right off the sitting area with fantastic Fish Bay and ocean views.
- Lanai : When you want to relax outside but out of the sun, enjoy the view from the loveseat on the private covered porch.
- View/Location
- Ocean View : Your guest suite has incredible ocean views, as does the pool, even the shower!
- Communications
- Telephone : Local phone service.
- WiFi (Wireless Internet) : High speed, wireless service.
- Other Amenities
- Beach Chairs, Beach Towels, Hair Dryer, Iron & Ironing Board provided. Personal hotel safe in room. Beautiful travertine marble floors and all white carrera marble bath with glass tile accents. Sitting area w table & chairs. Superb 280 degree Panoramic Ocean Views.
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Not Suitable for Children
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters : This unit is for two adults, age 21 or over.
- Smoking Not Allowed : No smoking is allowed on the premises (inside or outside) at any time. No exceptions. Violtaors of this policy will be asked to leave and will forfeit their rental fees and privileges.
- Activities
- Shopping
- Sailing
- Boating
- Swimming
- Fishing
- Shelling
- Hiking
- Restaurants
- Fitness Center/Gym
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Dec 15,2011-Apr 27,2012 ..$335 night* .. $2345/week (7 nt minimum)
Apr 28,2012-July 31,2012 .$300 night* .. $2100/week (5 nt minimum)
Aug 1,2012-Sept 30,2012 ..$250 night* .. $1750/week (5 nt minimum)
Oct 1,2011-Dec 14,2011 .. $275 night* .. $1925/week (5 nt minimum)
*Nightly rate based on 7 nights; rates slighty higher for fewer nts.
Plus 10% VI Room Tax Adults 21+; maximum 2 guests.
50% Deposit to hold booking. Refundable Security Deposit Required.
No refunds for cancellation under 60 days prior to stay unless rebooked.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Map & Owner's Profile
Year Purchased: 2009
Why the Owner Chose Fish Bay
I spent an entire week, 8 hours a day, on the island looking at every parcel of land available. In the end, the panoramic views, the cooling trade winds, the privacy, the gentle sounds of the surf, the views of three different bays, the sunrise and sunset...I was not able to find anything that compares.
The Unique Benefits at this Studio
The tradewinds will keep you cool as you see one of the most spectacular views on the entire south shore. Enjoy, sunrises and sunsets!
Owner's Map of Fish Bay
Hi, my name is Michael Krienik and I invite you to share the wonderful paradise of St John. I first discovered St John 30 years ago via a cruise to St Thomas with a short snorkel junket to Trunk Bay Beach in St John. I was hooked. In March of 2003 I purchased land, some say its the best lot on the whole south side of the island, with its 230 degree breathtaking ocean views. I completed Little Palm Guest Suite in August of 2009 as a place where guests can truly enjoy the best St John has to offer. Feel free to e-mail me with any questions you may have about my villa or St John in general.
Property Photos
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- Quaint Stone & Shell Cottage - the perfect place to enjoy paradise! - Fish Bay Vacation Suite; The Perfect Romantic Getaway with Ocean View; Steps from Private Pool
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- Little Palm Guest Suite has the best views on the South Shore. - Fish Bay Vacation Suite; The Perfect Romantic Getaway with Ocean View; Steps from Private Pool
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- One guest's description: "The most amazing views; I knew I had found paradise!" - Fish Bay Vacation Suite; The Perfect Romantic Getaway with Ocean View; Steps from Private Pool
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- Sparkling private pool serviced weekly w coral sun deck & great ocean views.
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- Enjoy the sunsets from the private deck directly off the suite.
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- Beautiful sitting area which opens to private deck, covered porch & patio.
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- New pillow top mattress & sounds of the surf below ensures a restful sleep.
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- Luxurious & spacious white carrera marble bath w Restoration Hardware fixtures.
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- Glistening white marble shower with glass tile accents & ocean view.
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- New custom kitchenette with everything you need to prepare a meal.
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- Relaxing private covered porch when you want 2 enjoy the outdoors out of the sun
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- The views are ever changing but always wonderful.
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- The azure waters of Fish Bay are breathtaking!
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- Come & enjoy the spectacular sunsets at Little Palm!
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- Are you here yet? :)
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- Enjoy the cool trade winds at night while gazing at the stars.
Traveler Reviews (13)
Wonderful Suite for 2
Guest: Couple
(NYC)
Date of Stay: 01/29/12
Review Submitted: 02/06/12
We had an excellent stay here! The suite looks just like the pictures--very clean, private, comfortable king bed and cool breeze at night, and AMAZING views. I loved opening the curtains and just absorbing the view every morning. Michael was on the island during our stay and was a gracious host. He met us at the ferry in Cruz Bay and had helpful tips on getting around and activities/dining. The roads in St. John are very windy and hilly (Fish Bay is about a 10min drive to town), but you get used to it relatively quickly. Most of the beaches are on the North side--the beaches on St. John are truly beautiful and you really can't go wrong. We spent 2 days beach-hopping. Caneel is part of a resort and well-maintained ($20 parking charge but we just parked on the side of the road and walked over). Trunk Bay has an underwater snorkel "path", although we found snorkeling sites even better if you take a boat out to nearby remote islands. Hawksnest, Cinammon and Francis Bay were very nice as well. Dining--Whole grilled snapper at Lime Inn was great if you don't mind bones and the frozen key lime pie was good too. Asolare was a great gourmet restaurant with good food & cocktails and gorgeous views (get a 5:45pm resy to enjoy the sunset!). If you make it to St. Thomas, Gladys' Cafe has great authentic local food (oxtail stew and plantains). Also, do research first on any luxury items (Cartier, LV, Gucci, Breitling, etc.) you want to buy because it really is cheaper than stateside! Note St. Thomas is pretty quiet/closed on weekends as cruise ships only go on weekdays.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, adventure seekers, age 55+.
Week in paradise
Guest: Chantel
(Chicago)
Date of Stay: 12/01/11
Review Submitted: 01/16/12
The Little Palm Villa was perfect! This studio style villa was so amazing, and had every amenity you could need. The view was so wonderful and the house is situated to take advantage of that. The king size bed was so comfortable, the bathroom is huge and the patios are perfect for drinking coffee in the morning and a cocktail in the afternoon. The pool is also great and I thought it was a big bonus that we had afternoon sun by the pool. The kitchen area is small, but it had everything you could need. When we arrived the villa was very clean and there was a helpful book of information provided for us. The owner was very respectful of our privacy but was also very helpful and friendly. He gave us great suggestions for things to do and restaurants to eat at.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, adventure seekers, age 55+.
beautiful
Guest: Sheara
(outside Boston)
Date of Stay: 12/16/11
Review Submitted: 12/30/11
We stayed at this studio for one week. The studio is beautifully decorated with marbel floors and counters and wonderful sheets. It also is equipped with a large flat screen television. Beach chairs, coolers, etc were provided. THere was a half refrigerator and a microwave. Also a large grill with a burner Michael was most hospitible and made us feel as HIS guests. He was most accomodating. The views were beautiful. We would stay here again in a heartbeat.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, adventure seekers, age 55+.
Amazing!
Guest: Newlyweds
(Morton, Illinois )
Date of Stay: 10/17/11
Review Submitted: 11/09/11
We spent our honeymoon at Little Palm and had the time of our lives! Everything was perfect. We were skeptical after our drive up the winding hills at night (we didn't arrive until 8pm), but luckily we had a fabulous guide and the second we woke up in the morning and looked out the window, we knew we were in paradise! The suite had everything two people would need for a week. The views were truly out of this world. The private pool was amazing and perfect for days in the sun and water without driving. We really appreciated the details like the beach chairs and coolers. We got a lot of use out of them! We did not want for anything, and have received so many compliments on the photos we took from our balcony. Incredible to wake up every day with that view! Also, Michael, the owner, is so easy to work with. He was very helpful with his suggestions, both prior to our visit and in the binder in the room. A lot of the places we went (Lime Inn, Woody's, snorkeling with the Wayward Sailor) and loved were due to his suggestions! Thank you for a truly unforgettable honeymoon. We really, really hope to be back in the future!
Recommended for:Romantic getaway.
Paradise Found
Guest: Kimberly
(San Diego, CA)
Date of Stay: 07/12/11
Review Submitted: 08/22/11
My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Little Palm Vista for our 10 year anniversary. The breathtaking views from the suite are worth the drive up the side of the hill. The amenities and finishes in the suite are top notch and the proprietor is a gracious, resourceful host. Although it was a 10 minute drive into town, it is an easy drive once you get used to driving on the other side of the road. Access to the pool was a huge selling point for us and negated the fact that we were not beach-side. A perfect getaway for a couple desiring privacy and luxury.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway.
A wonderful vacation!
Guest: Gail and Joe
(Charlottesville, VA)
Date of Stay: 06/14/11
Review Submitted: 06/22/11
Little Palm was highly recommended to us by good friends and were not disappointed. We had an amazing stay at this property. Michael was a tremendous host and the amenities are truly first class. We were able to make our own breakfast in the suite and packed a lunch for our adventures each day. We enjoyed a few dinners out on the town but really relished a few quiet nights "staying in" for dinner and gazing at the incredible view. We had a week full of beaches: Trunk Bay, Cinnamon Bay, Watermelon Cay, Salt Pond Beach. We hiked twice: once with the guided Reef Bay Trail (sign up early!!) and once on our own to Ram Head (breathtaking). We also enjoyed a chartered trip (Bad Kitty) to the BVI's that included a visit to the Baths at Virgin Gorda, lunch on Cooper Island, snorkeling at Norman Island, and some time on White Bay Beach on Jost Van Dyke. We came home tan, relaxed, and happy. We wanted for nothing in the suite except to stay much, much longer. We are already planning to come back next summer. Thank you Michael for a truly memorable vacation!
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, adventure seekers.
A special vacation
Guest: Annie
(Palo Alto California)
Date of Stay: 04/28/11
Review Submitted: 05/07/11
The honeymoon sweet was perfect. Large, well furnished...incredible views. The bed/bedding were over the top comfort. We enjoyed the private pool especially in late afternoon. The suite was well stocked from beach towels to totes...we wanted for nothing Special thanks to the property manager for all the tips on beaches, boatrides and dining! We will return
Recommended for:Romantic getaway.
Five Star Accomodations, 10 Star View
Guest: Sam and Amy
(Alexandria, VA)
Date of Stay: 04/12/11
Review Submitted: 04/23/11
This Guest Suite is probably the best place we've ever stayed on vacation. The room was immaculate with top of the line furnishings and every amenity you need. The view is ever better than the pictures with a view of the Caribbean from pretty much every square foot of the suite, even lying in bed! We loved having the fridge, sink, and grill. We fixed breakfast at the suite every morning and a dinner or two which definitely saved some money. Michael is an excellent host, very friendly and laid back; and helpful with suggestions on where to eat, what to do, etc. The location is great. Very quiet and peaceful, right next to the border of the national park and only about a 10 minute drive to Cruz Bay. Some of our St John favorites: Lime Inn, Rhumb Lines, Beach Bar, Trunk Bay, Waterlemon Cay, Salt Pond Beach, day trip to Jost Van Dyke. Every expectation was exceeded with this rental and we would highly recommend to anyone. We're already talking about coming back.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, adventure seekers.
Amazing 2 weeks in Paradise
Guest: Terri
(Indiana)
Date of Stay: 02/26/11
Review Submitted: 04/06/11
My husband and I have been visiting St. John for a winter getaway for the past 7 years. St. John is the true definition of paradise. We stayed 2 weeks this year in the Palm Vista Honeymoon Suite and couldn't have picked a better place to stay. The location and view was amazing, great breezes so no air conditioning needed, and a very comfortable bed It had every thing we needed and was close to Cruz Bay and wonderful dining, and also close to all the gorgeous beaches. I loved sitting on the balcony at night at the amazing views, St. Croix, and millions of stars. I slept like a baby in the comfortable bed with the cool night breezes and the sound of the ocean waves. I would definitely recommend the Palm Vista Honeymoon Suite for two, for a romantic, relaxing, wonderful time on the beautiful island of St. John.
Owner response:Reviews like this makes renting to guests a pleasure. FYI, while the breezes are great at the suite, I did not want guests to think that the unit doesn't have air conditioning - it does. Most guests love the breezes so much and the sounds of the surf that they choose not to use it.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, age 55+.
Amazing views!
Guest: Jill
(Boston, MA)
Date of Stay: 01/04/10
Review Submitted: 02/26/11
We loved our stay at Little Palm. Enjoyed Fish Bay - beautiful & quiet. The villa has everything you need - grill, beach chairs, pool, flat screen. Michael's hospitality is 5 star.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway.
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