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4 large bedrooms/4 full bathrooms. Pool/Beautiful Ocean views/hot tub. Cruz Bay!

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View from the driveway
Hart Bay as seen from the deck of Meritage.
Relax in the hammock pool side.
Drone aerial view of Meritage Great House.
View from the pool deck looking at wrap around covered decks.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 102800 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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St. John, VI
  • Place, Rendezvous Bay
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Chocolate Hole
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Great Cruz Bay
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, St. Thomas (STT-Cyril E. King)
    ‪58 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed

Master bedroom

1 King Bed

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Toilet · Shower only

Master bath

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

4 large bedrooms/4 full bathrooms. Pool/Beautiful Ocean views/hot tub. Cruz Bay!

Featured on HGTV’s ‘Caribbean Life’, Meritage Great House has everything you need to experience paradise.
Meritage Great House is situated on a scenic hillside of the very desirable location of Chocolate Hole, Cruz Bay.
Just a short four-minute drive from the ferry dock and downtown Cruz Bay where you can find the best restaurants and shopping on the island.
The house overlooks the Caribbean Ocean which allows you to relax poolside and listen to the surf roll in from Hart Bay Beach which is just a short five-minute car ride down from the house.
Meritage Great House has 4 large, air-conditioned bedrooms each with their own private ensuite bathroom. The 4th bedroom can be either set-up with a king size bed or 2 twin beds, The house has three levels, with bedrooms on each level, allowing for privacy.
The living area and kitchen are on the top deck, fully air conditioned. You can also enjoy the gentle breeze from the Caribbean Ocean. The fully equipped kitchen with Italian granite countertops is a great place to create a feast. Or you may simply want to grill out and enjoy your BBQ by the pool.
Relax on the sundeck around the private pool and wrap around covered decks on two levels, many different gathering places for your group, and secluded places for privacy. Lay in the hammock sipping your favorite cocktail while you watch a dramatic Caribbean sunset.
From the decks, you can see in the distance the islands of St. Croix and St. Thomas which make the perfect spot for morning coffee and pictures with friends & family.

We look forward to hearing from you.
Linda & Randall 🌴🍹🍸

If you need additional space, we also rent out Meritage Cottage separately. listing#35289
Please check our complete details at meritagestjohn. com

Meritage’ is a term created to describe high quality wines made from noble grapes using traditional blending techniques and methods. Meritage wines are red or white wines crafted solely from specific "noble" Bordeaux grape varieties and are considered to be the very best wines of the vintage.

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor Space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 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
Smoking is allowed on the outside covered decks
Smoking or vaping is not allowed in the house. Failure to comply will result in a $500 fine. Thank You

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the neighborhood

St. John

Located in St. John, this villa is on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Virgin Islands National Park and Cruz Bay Beach. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and horse riding.
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St. John, VI

What's nearby

  • Rendezvous Bay - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Chocolate Hole - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Chocolate Hole Beach - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Great Cruz Bay - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Devers Bay - 15 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

  • St. Thomas (SPB-St. Thomas Seaplane Base) - 61 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Woody's Seafood Saloon - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Cruz Bay Landing - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Longboard - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Greengo’s - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Morgan's Mango - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does 4 large bedrooms/4 full bathrooms. Pool/Beautiful Ocean views/hot tub. Cruz Bay! have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at 4 large bedrooms/4 full bathrooms. Pool/Beautiful Ocean views/hot tub. Cruz Bay!?

As of Apr 25, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at 4 large bedrooms/4 full bathrooms. Pool/Beautiful Ocean views/hot tub. Cruz Bay! on Jun 26, 2026 start from $713, 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 4 large bedrooms/4 full bathrooms. Pool/Beautiful Ocean views/hot tub. Cruz Bay! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at 4 large bedrooms/4 full bathrooms. Pool/Beautiful Ocean views/hot tub. Cruz Bay!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 4 large bedrooms/4 full bathrooms. Pool/Beautiful Ocean views/hot tub. Cruz Bay!?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 4 large bedrooms/4 full bathrooms. Pool/Beautiful Ocean views/hot tub. Cruz Bay! located?

This family-friendly St. John villa is located on the waterfront, within a 15-minute walk of Chocolate Hole Beach and Chocolate Hole. Virgin Islands National Park is 1.7 mi (2.7 km) away.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 67 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 67 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 67 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 67 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lynn B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved the view. Liked the convenience of being close to Cruz Bay and on the way to the many beaches we visited. The beach chairs were used every day of our vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jane F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved our stay at Meritage Great House. Amazing views, fun wildlife like Iguanas in the trees and the pool was perfect. The bedrooms are good size with comfortable mattresses. The kitchen has everything you need and the open concept worked well with our family. We were grateful for the AC at night but otherwise didn't really use them. The location is great - outside of the Cruz Bay buzz but close enough to enjoy Cruz Bay if you so desire.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay. Being able to see the waves roll into the bay and catch the sunset daily from the balcony was awesome!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Sherry B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We arrived in St John on the 14th of March and checked in around 6pm. The power went out around 10pm and we got full power on Tuesday.The place is beautiful and we would have enjoyed it so much more if we had AC,electricity and running water.The owners are very nice and they need to get a generator.as their house was not that much cheaper than the ones that have one.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gwen W.

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

Beautiful stay

Beautiful home with 4 spacious bedrooms and bathrooms and a lovely little pool overlooking hart bay! Our favorite was the screened in porch upstairs
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Abby E.

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

Family friendly

We loved being in a house that had a good sized living area for everyone and yet separate spaces as well as all the bedrooms were separate and had separate bathrooms attached. Great for couples traveling together and families. Our kids loved the pool and all the iguanas in the trees. Only negative was it would have been nice to have a half bath off the main living area so you didn’t have to go all the way downstairs to a bedroom to use the bathroom.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Martha R.

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

A great week

We had a lovely time in the house, on the porches and in the pool. Great place.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan F.

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

Family vacation

Everything you need !
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carla R.

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

St. John Friends

Perfect! The property was great for 4 couples. Places for together time and also private time. The house was close to Cruz Bay and everything we needed.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Debra M.

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

Great gathering opportunities

There are 3 great outdoor, including screened porch, for our group of 8. Loved the ability to relax together, or if necessary find a spot for quiet time. The indoor is also spacious enough for our group, but when in St. Johns who wants to be indoors!Property manager and owners were very helpful and available.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katherine C.

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

Kate

A beautiful spot!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Blythe F.

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

Last-Minute Meritage Stay

Everyone was extremely accommodating to our sudden change in travel plans and felt very welcomed. The view was amazing, the location was great, and the property was beautiful and well-kept!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathy C.

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

25/75

Our 25/75 celebration with family on St. John was awesome! Staying at Meritage helped make our time together relaxing. The views are spectacular from the 3 decks. Abby is wonderful and makes sure your stay is comfortable.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan M.

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

Great time at st. johns

Loved everything about this property, great location, beautiful views. Close enough to get to everything without feeling like you were in the middle of everything, all the rooms were clean and everything was perfect, check in was a breeze. The property manager was very attentive. 5 stars all the way around, would not hesitate to book again in the future!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steven M.

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

Lots of Room and Fun

Great place. It was fun watching the iguanas and the sun sets. We all had a great time and Abby was great in meeting us at the car barge. We did not encounter any major problems with the rental. We would stay again.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael H.

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

Family Time Together

The Meritage Great House was excellent. The view was spectacular. The common areas were fantastic for family time. The bedrooms were each equipped with their own bathroom and adjustable air-conditioning unit. The cottage was well equipped with chairs for the beach and snorkeling equipment. The soak pool was wonderful. Abigail was extremely helpful during the check-in and checkout process and assisting us in arrangements getting to St. John. We would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jerry B.

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

Reunion!

I have three brothers, we get together every year for a week. Meritage was perfect because we 4 each had a beautiful, comfortable bedroom and en suite bath. We loved the view of chocolate Hole with the amazing sunsets. The layout and privacy is absolutely exquisite. We will plan to be back here next time…
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey C.

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

Quiet Oasis

We stayed at Meritage for a week in July. Aside from the amazing views it offers, it’s convenient to the Starfish Marketplace for shopping, 10 minutes to Cruz Bay, and close enough to the beaches, especially Hawk’s Nest. The host provides plenty of linens, soaps and shampoos, laundry facilities and detergent, and beach equipment. Large home with plenty of space to spread out and enjoy time together or apart. We will be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen D.

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

The Perfect Vacation Home

Meritage House is perfect for those wanting a wonderful island experience. Its private yet close to beaches , town and grocery stores. Our group loved the outdoor space…screened porches and pool. We especially liked the privacy of the bedrooms. The photos on VRBO are true representations of how Meritage is decorated and set up. Linda and Randall were wonderful to deal with. Our group DEFINITELY recommends Meritage house for your stay in St John
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Charity D.

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

St John 2023

This cottage is spacious, comfortable, and clean. It's a quick ride to town and has plenty of room for everyone. During our stay, there were 3 couples and 2 'kids' in the house and another couple in the cottage and there was plenty of room for all of us in the house hanging out, getting ready to go out to town or the beaches; outdoor room was great too, plenty of space for everyone when grilling or hanging out by the pool. Awesome place!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Whitney A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Caribbean heaven

We loved our stay at Meritage- the house was clean, rooms comfortable, and the house was so close to Cruz Bay(not walking distance, but close with jeeps!). It was easy to communicate, and ask questions when needed. The only Downside we found was that there is a hot tub advertised, but not hot tub at the house. The dryers did not work well, we had to hang most things up after washing them. Overall we loved out stay!!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sara C.

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

Exceptional

Our stay in this place was amazing! The owner, Linda and property manager Abigail were hands down the best we’ve ever worked with. It down poured the first two days we were there right before our wedding ceremony and they were both willing to do whatever it took to make sure we had a beautiful day. Weather ended up turning out beautiful, but they went above and beyond prior to our trip and our whole stay. we will definitely stay there again. Thank you for sharing your beautiful home!!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nancy P.

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

Meritage House

We loved our stay at Meritage House on St. John. The location was very convenient to Cruz Bay. The beds were comfortable, the kitchen was well-stocked and the pool was refreshing. Unfortunately there is no longer a hot tub so that amenity should be removed from the website. The manager was very quick to respond when we contacted her a few times. Our grandson especially enjoyed the iguanas that reside in the trees beside the pool! I would love to return some day!
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2023
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Maggie O.

Beautiful home with great views

This house was way more than we expected when we arrived. The pictures don't do it justice. There is so many levels so even with a full house of guests almost every bedroom is on its own level. The pool was amazing looking over chocolate hole and the mountains and best sunsets. We didn't want to leave the house, we could have stayed at the house our entire trip instead of venturing out to see other areas, it's simply gorgeous. We will definitely stay at Meritage every time we visit St John!!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Ed G.

Perfect!

1st vacation to the Caribbean. Meritage Great House was perfect for my family of 6. Each of the 4 air-conditioned bedrooms have their own bathrooms. My 2 daughters (17 & 18) each had their own bedroom while my 2 boys (12 & 15) shared a room (the room was set up with two twin beds). My wife and I in the other. The house would be great for 4 couples as well. Everyone has their own private space or congregate on the pool level or kitchen/living/dining room level. Enjoying a cup of coffee on the deck overlooking Hart Bay was a great way to begin each day. Great pool & hot tub with awesome views with many iguanas & hermit crabs very close by. House is close to town, but isolated enough to escape to quietly enjoy each other. Sinbad & Chris are awesome. We'll be back. -The Gallaghers from NY's Mid-Hudson Valley.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2016

About the host

Hosted by Linda Cathell

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Hello,
Our names are Linda & Randall and we are the new owners of Meritage Great House and Meritage Cottage.
St. John captivated us during our very first visit. It truly is a beautiful island. We currently live in Florida, with the hopes of one day living full time on the island of St. John.
My husband Randall is originally from Maryland, but since leaving there in 1990, he has lived in many places, including Europe and the Caribbean. I am originally from England, although I have lived in Florida for the past 20 years now. We both enjoy everything the island has to offer, Scuba diving, snorkeling, the picture perfect beaches, delicious restaurants, and the overall relaxed island lifestyle.
We hope you enjoy your stay at our home. We take the time to add small details in hope that when you stay you truly feel like it's your own home.

warmest of wishes,

Linda & Randall

Feel free to email us with any questions at:
MeritageOnStJohn@gmail.com

Linda & Randall
P.O Box 226.
Terra Ceia, FL 34250

Cell: 941-432-0353 (text or call)

Why they chose this property

Meritage is where we have taken time to add the warmth and charm that sets us apart from other rental homes. This home has a true Caribbean feeling in every aspect of the design and lay out of the property from the lush tropical gardens to the views overlooking Hart Bay and neighboring Islands. Looking west you are sure to watch the most magnificent sunsets each evening which will leave you breathless.

What makes this property unique

Meritage is located in the Chocolate Hole area of St.John only a few minutes drive to the village of Cruz Bay where where you can find restaurants, bars, shopping and night life all within a few blocks. This is a quiet, peaceful and safe neighborhood to relax in.

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