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Argonauta: Spectacular Ocean Views, Privacy and Luxury - Minutes from town
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10 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 102500 sq ft
Popular amenities
Explore the area

st john, St John
- Place, Great Cruz Bay6 min walk
- Place, Cruz Bay Beach2 min drive
- Place, Virgin Islands National Park2 min drive
- Airport, St. Thomas (STT-Cyril E. King)55 min drive
Rooms & beds
5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)
Lower Main House
1 King Bed
Lower Pod
1 King Bed
Pool Deck Bedroom
1 King Bed
Upper Main House
1 King Bed
Upper Pod
1 King Bed
5 bathrooms
Lower Main House Bathroom
Toilet · Shower only · Outdoor shower
Lower Pod Bathroom
Toilet · Shower only
Pool Deck Bathroom
Toilet · Shower only
Upper Main House Bathroom
Toilet · Shower only
Upper Pod Bathroom
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area
About this property
Argonauta: Spectacular Ocean Views, Privacy and Luxury - Minutes from town
Five minutes from the bustling center of Cruz Bay, you will find a secluded, landscaped retreat in Contant Farm called Argonauta. With 5 spacious bedrooms, each with its own en suite bathroom, you will wake up each morning to spectacular ocean views.
Have your coffee on the wrap around deck, sporting a 270 degree panorama of the Caribbean Sea. Then head to St John's famous North Shore beaches, just 15 minutes away. Finish the day playing in Argonauta's plunge pool or having a fun cocktail at the fully equipped pool bar. As the day ends, head to the hot tub to soak and watch the glorious Argonauta sunsets. When you are ready for dinner, make use of a well-equipped full chef's kitchen or head down to Cruz Bay. Despite Argonauta's privacy, you're just a short drive from the town center.
Argonauta has two king dbedroom suites in the main house. The lower main house bedroom is large enough to accommodate an additional crib or air mattress for littler guests. Its bathroom has a full outdoor shower enclosed in a screened stone grotto. The upper main house bedroom is accessed via a spiral staircase and has its own bathroom with shower. In addition to the bedroom, it has an office nook with a mahogany desk facing the sea.
Two more king bedrooms are found in the adjacent guest house, each with magnificent views, stone showers and hammocks to soothe your soul. The fifth king bedroom with en suite bathroom is tucked away off the pool deck and contains a LifeFitness Elliptical trainer and desk.
As for dining al fresco, there is a wrap -around deck on the west side of the main house. It's a great spot for dining and viewing sunsets, or watching ships large and small glide towards St Thomas and its glittering lights in the distance.
Argonauta should be called Argonauta 2.0. It suffered massive damage from the 2017 hurricanes, and has been completely rebuilt by master builder Jonathan Doran. All its decks, fixtures and amenities are new and state of the art, from a new chef's kitchen with wine refrigerator, all new Mitsubishi air-conditioners throughout, to a completely rebuilt pool deck, with bar, pool and hot tub. For entertainment, if you wish to take a break from star gazing to stream a movie, a professional grade internet system reaches every room in the house as well as the decks. Or everyone can gather in the Great Room and watch together on the 50 inch smart TV.
Happily, one thing has not changed. The view, enjoyed by so many guests over the years, could not be destroyed by the storms, and remains as breathtaking as ever.
The price is based on the number of people who occupy the property. Nightly rate is based on a 1-4 occupancy. Maximum 10 guests. Each additional guest above 4 is charged a per person per nights fee. Please enter the correct TOTAL number of guests including children when booking the property. Only paying guests are allowed on the property.
Have your coffee on the wrap around deck, sporting a 270 degree panorama of the Caribbean Sea. Then head to St John's famous North Shore beaches, just 15 minutes away. Finish the day playing in Argonauta's plunge pool or having a fun cocktail at the fully equipped pool bar. As the day ends, head to the hot tub to soak and watch the glorious Argonauta sunsets. When you are ready for dinner, make use of a well-equipped full chef's kitchen or head down to Cruz Bay. Despite Argonauta's privacy, you're just a short drive from the town center.
Argonauta has two king dbedroom suites in the main house. The lower main house bedroom is large enough to accommodate an additional crib or air mattress for littler guests. Its bathroom has a full outdoor shower enclosed in a screened stone grotto. The upper main house bedroom is accessed via a spiral staircase and has its own bathroom with shower. In addition to the bedroom, it has an office nook with a mahogany desk facing the sea.
Two more king bedrooms are found in the adjacent guest house, each with magnificent views, stone showers and hammocks to soothe your soul. The fifth king bedroom with en suite bathroom is tucked away off the pool deck and contains a LifeFitness Elliptical trainer and desk.
As for dining al fresco, there is a wrap -around deck on the west side of the main house. It's a great spot for dining and viewing sunsets, or watching ships large and small glide towards St Thomas and its glittering lights in the distance.
Argonauta should be called Argonauta 2.0. It suffered massive damage from the 2017 hurricanes, and has been completely rebuilt by master builder Jonathan Doran. All its decks, fixtures and amenities are new and state of the art, from a new chef's kitchen with wine refrigerator, all new Mitsubishi air-conditioners throughout, to a completely rebuilt pool deck, with bar, pool and hot tub. For entertainment, if you wish to take a break from star gazing to stream a movie, a professional grade internet system reaches every room in the house as well as the decks. Or everyone can gather in the Great Room and watch together on the 50 inch smart TV.
Happily, one thing has not changed. The view, enjoyed by so many guests over the years, could not be destroyed by the storms, and remains as breathtaking as ever.
The price is based on the number of people who occupy the property. Nightly rate is based on a 1-4 occupancy. Maximum 10 guests. Each additional guest above 4 is charged a per person per nights fee. Please enter the correct TOTAL number of guests including children when booking the property. Only paying guests are allowed on the property.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.
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Amenities
Pool
Hot Tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0-17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Check-out instructions
The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys
I will text you the day before you depart with further details
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
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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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
About the neighborhood
St. John
Contant Farms, a neighborhood in St. John, is home to this villa. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Virgin Islands National Park and Cruz Bay Beach.

st john, St John
What's nearby
- Great Cruz Bay - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
- Cruz Bay Beach - 2 min drive - 2.1 km
- St. John Spice - 2 min drive - 2.1 km
- Cruz Bay Visitor Center - 2 min drive - 2.1 km
- Virgin Islands National Park - 2 min drive - 2.4 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- High Tide Bar & Seafood Grill - 4 min drive
- Cruz Bay Landing - 3 min drive
- Woody's Seafood Saloon - 3 min drive
- Beach Bar - 4 min drive
- The Longboard - 3 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
10
Exceptional
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Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
Aug 14, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Barbara M.
Jun 22, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Villa
Barbara M.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Cheryl S.
Aug 5, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cheryl S.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
lynn c.
Apr 20, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Villa
lynn c.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Kelly S.
Jul 15, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing!
Kelly S.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Terry B.
Aug 6, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Argonauta
Terry B.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
John O.
Jun 26, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Villa
John O.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Nick B.
Jul 27, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family summer getaway




Nick B.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Bill C.
Jul 2, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely home close to Cruz Bay but nicely secluded
Bill C.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Scott F.
Aug 23, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing Views
Scott F.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Katelin U.
Nov 26, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful spot for a family holiday
Katelin U.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023
10/10 Excellent
Susan B.
Apr 29, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Retirement Trip
Susan B.
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2024
10/10 Excellent
Lynn F.
Aug 21, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great family vacation!
Lynn F.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
8/10 Good
Randy R.
Nov 4, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stunning view and great privacy
Randy R.
Stayed 12 nights in Oct 2022
10/10 Excellent
Barry T.
Sep 12, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Highly recommend Argonauta
Barry T.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022
10/10 Excellent
Susan H.
Sep 2, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful view
Susan H.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
10/10 Excellent
Melissa R.
Jul 24, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved everything about Argonauta. The sunsets were spectacular, the beds were very comfy.
Melissa R.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
10/10 Excellent
Kelly M.
Jul 11, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We will be back to Argonauta
Kelly M.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
10/10 Excellent
Ralph J.
Jul 7, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Argonauta
Ralph J.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022
10/10 Excellent
J'Aime S.
Jul 7, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect place to stay!!
J'Aime S.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022
10/10 Excellent
Janice T.
May 7, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
St John at It’s Best
Janice T.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022
10/10 Excellent
LeeAnn R.
Dec 15, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful, peaceful and tranquil
LeeAnn R.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2021
10/10 Excellent
Susanna S.
Nov 7, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful View and House
Susanna S.
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2021
10/10 Excellent
Brad M.
Oct 30, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome
Brad M.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021
10/10 Excellent
Kandace L.
Oct 17, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect St John Villa
Kandace L.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2021
About the host
Hosted by Elizabeth Miller
Why they chose this property
James Miller is the property manager not the owner. Owners of Argonauta description below:
We first rented Argonauta in 1997, and spent Christmas there with our family for the next two years. When it came up for sale, in 2000, we made the difficult financial, but easy emotional decision to buy it. We never looked at another property. We fell in love with Argonauta's view, beauty and privacy. Still in love with it.
We first rented Argonauta in 1997, and spent Christmas there with our family for the next two years. When it came up for sale, in 2000, we made the difficult financial, but easy emotional decision to buy it. We never looked at another property. We fell in love with Argonauta's view, beauty and privacy. Still in love with it.
What makes this property unique
The views. Morning coffee looking over St. George's channel; dining on the softly lit deck, with the lights of St Thomas in the distance; star-gazing from the hottub.
Languages:
English
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