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Mampoo Hill-- a Beachfront House 20 Yards from the Ocean with optional Jeep

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2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

Parking available
Dryer
Washer
Barbecue grill

Explore the area

St. John, USVI

Chocolate Hole
‪4 min walk‬
Great Cruz Bay
‪3 min drive‬
Cruz Bay Beach
‪6 min drive‬
St. Thomas (STT-Cyril E. King)
‪58 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Guest bedroom (See Description)

2 Single Beds

Master Bedroom 1

1 Double Futon and 1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Guest Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Master Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Mampoo Hill-- a Beachfront House 20 Yards from the Ocean with optional Jeep

Clean, disinfected and 20 yards from the ocean, Mampoo Hill is a very special island beach house. Relax from the decks with the view and sound of the lapping blue water with gently swaying palm trees in between. Or snorkel in privacy in the "back yard" ocean. And watch dramatic sunsets from the luxurious spa or lounge chairs on the upper or lower deck as the end of daylight glistens off the trees and Caribbean ocean.

Mampoo Hill (designed by the most famous architect on island who also did the iconic Mongoose Junction) was meticulously designed to take advantage of its fabulous, close up ocean views--from EVERY room. This rare, beautiful, open air island home has a huge air conditioned master bedroom with a double dressing area, king size bed, queen size futon couch, library, ceiling fans, TV and internet connection while the guest bedroom has twin beds (that can be made up as a king), a ceiling fan, AC, remote controlled cable TV and a full bathroom. Both have spectacular beach front views. Enjoy a beautifully renovated kitchen, a gas grill, spa, and al fresco dining. Note: Jeep rental is optional and available directly from the owner. No check-ins on Dec. 25.

Keywords: house, Mampoo Hill, waterfront, jacuzzi, wifi, private, AC. low cost

Property manager

Candace Kaspers

Premier Host

Languages

English

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House Rules

Check in after 5:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 8

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 13–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

House Jeep (less than in-town jeeps) may be rented by owners directly provided you are self-insured.

No children under age 8.

Please note that September is always closed for repairs and renovations

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

Safety features at this property include a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

St. John

Located in St. John, this holiday home is on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Virgin Islands National Park and Trunk Bay. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

St. John, USVI

What's nearby

Chocolate Hole - 4 min walk - 0.3 km
Great Cruz Bay - 3 min drive - 1.2 km
Cruz Bay Beach - 6 min drive - 3.5 km
Virgin Islands National Park - 6 min drive - 3.9 km
Trunk Bay - 18 min drive - 8.8 km

Getting around

St. Thomas (SPB-St. Thomas Seaplane Base) - 62 min drive

Restaurants

‪High Tide Bar & Seafood Grill - ‬8 min drive
‪Cruz Bay Landing - ‬8 min drive
‪Beach Bar - ‬9 min drive
‪Lovango Rum Bar - ‬9 min drive
‪The Windmill Bar - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Mampoo Hill-- a Beachfront House 20 Yards from the Ocean with optional Jeep pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Mampoo Hill-- a Beachfront House 20 Yards from the Ocean with optional Jeep ?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Mampoo Hill-- a Beachfront House 20 Yards from the Ocean with optional Jeep ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Mampoo Hill-- a Beachfront House 20 Yards from the Ocean with optional Jeep located?

Nestled on the beach, this St. John holiday home is steps from Rendezvous Bay and 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Virgin Islands National Park. Hart Bay and Chocolate Hole are also within 5 minutes.

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10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

TreyandLora

7 Jun, 2025

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

Fantastic house. Great view and falling asleep to the ocean waves at night was amazing. Stay on top of the jungle juice or learn the hard way mosquitoes are legitimately coming for you.

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donald and Lauren B.

14 May, 2025

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

40th Anniversary Trip

We loved Mampoo Hill house. The open format of the house and the gorgeous view were amazing! We had everything we needed there. The rocky beach just below the house was beautiful and we snorkeled in the bay just down the beach. Loved it!

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter O.

1 Apr, 2025

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

Paradise

Terrific location, terrific host, loved every minute of our stay.

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacquelyn C.

26 Apr, 2025

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

Zen beach

Wonderful calm. Beach not quite what I thought. Beautiful. Stargazing wonderful

Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristin B.

21 Apr, 2025

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

Dream Family Vacation

My husband and two teenage boys just got back from a week at Mampoo Hill. We had an amazing time staying at this gorgeous and unique house. The pictures don't even do it justice. The views from every part of the house are breathtaking and the house was clean and well stocked. We took advantage of the jeep which made our day trips much easier. Parking around the island was quite an experience but worked out. ;) Candice's artwork added to the overall beauty of the house. What a fantastic place to relax with my family. We hiked, snorkeled and loved the recommended restaurants. We hope to be back someday! Thank you for allowing us to stay in your home!

Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Monica J.

24 Dec, 2024

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

Amazing open air home on the beach

Holiday family vacation was so much fun especially due to the location of this home on St John

Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff J.

28 Nov, 2024

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

Just.... Wow.

What an absolutely stunningay, or a solo trip if you're looking for some peace and quiet aand mind-blowing

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cherie H.

16 Oct, 2024

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

Incredible views

We absolutely loved our time at Mampoo Hill. The sunset views were amazing. The house was very clean and well kept. Pictures don't do justice. Jennifer & Craig were great to work with and we really enjoyed seeing all of Candice's art work around the house. We can't wait to return to St Johns and plan on booking this home again when we do.

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Victoria G.

26 Jul, 2024

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

Very pleased...

Clean, beautiful view, private and very relaxing. Not far from Cruz bay. Easy to find.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joe W.

17 Jul, 2023

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

Welsh wedding trip

We found what we were looking for in our stay!!

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey T.

26 Jul, 2024

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

Amazing Private Paradise by the Caribbean

This beautiful home exceeded our expectations. Awesome open concept home with a private, air conditioned bedroom on both sides of the common areas. Beautiful views and only a few steps from the shore. Clean, well stocked and maintained. 5 stars! Local support staff was awesome and available to address any issues. Highly recommended.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ronelle W.

10 Sept, 2023

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

Mampoo hill

It was amazing , place is perfect , bay and ocean so nice and iguanas and wild life a bonus . House was well stocked and great

Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sheri M.

16 Apr, 2023

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

Vacation

Beautiful. Had a great time

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan G.

9 Dec, 2023

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

Fabulous!

Property was amazing! Caretakers were instantly available to correct a few glitches. All in all we loved our experience at Mampoo Hill! Don’t miss the sunsets….Thank you.

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dave T., Nashville, USA

30 Jun, 2023

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

Paradise

This house was amazing. Anyone looking for a true island experience---this is it. If we were to return to St. John, it would be based on the availability of Mampoo hill. Craig was so nice and helpful. Meeting us at the ferry is a definite plus. Loved it.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rj E.

19 Jun, 2024

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

Exactly as described—an extraordinary property

Mampoo Hill will go down as one of—if not THE—most extraordinary vacation properties we’ve ever experienced. The house is fun and well maintained, but words don’t do the scene, view, privacy, and lusciousness of the property justice. All the caveats shared by other reviewers are accurate—there are an abundance of no see ems, island life is unpredictable (power outages were a thing during our stay), etc—and this isn’t a “luxury” property in terms of sheer creature comforts, so go in with your eyes open. But we loved it and would definitely stay again! The owner and caretakers are fab, the jeep was great, and we are feeling very lucky to have spent 9 days in this special place.

Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott h.

19 Apr, 2023

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

St. John Paradise

The property is right on a rocky/shell beach and excellent snorkeling is 200 yards away. The views are world class. The soothing sounds of the Caribbean are ever present. The home is an architectural wonder and blends into the beautiful Mampoo Hill. Depending on your mood, you could spend all your time at the house or drive 10 minutes to enjoy the great restaurants and bars in Cruz Bay. All of the wonderful sights and beaches on St. John are within 20-30 minutes. Great Place!!!

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

JOHNNA M.

29 Oct, 2024

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

Perfect anniversary property

This is a 2 bedroom property but me and my husband were looking for a special property for our 30th wedding anniversary so did not have any other couples join us. And we nailed it with this one! Everything was perfect for what we were looking for. We rented the jeep and that made it super easy and convenient on arrival aWnd departure. The property was so beautiful and the critters of Mampoo Hill we entertaining to watch. The location is convenient for getting to Cruz Bay (can be to the ferry in 7 minutes) and other nearby beaches. We cooked in a few times and there is plenty of utensils and pots and pans to cook any meal and the grill was in great shape for grilling steaks our first night. We used the hot tub everyday and it was great for mornings and evenings. We had hired a photographer to capture some pictures to remember our special trip and had planned to go to another beach but the property was so beautiful and was so special for us we decided to have them take the photos there on the deck and down by the beach. Can't wait to see how they turned out. We will rebook the property the next time we stay on St John, which hopefully will be sooner rather than later.

Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle M.

19 Jan, 2024

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

Paradise

Our stay was amazing. When you walk in it’s open and has many chairs and sitting areas to check out the beach. Beach was beautiful, it is a rocky one so I recommend bringing good shoes in your bags. They provided us with everything included snorkeling gear. The bugs are definitely present, but they were kind enough to provide us with a great bug repellent, make sure to lather up. The iguanas were great company and fun to watch. Everything was so easy to get to, I definitely recommend you renting their jeep, it made the trip so much more convenient and much less pricey than renting at the airport. Everyone I talked to was responsive very quickly and accommodating. The people in general all around were just so kind.

Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jane W.

23 Jan, 2022

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

Everything Was PERFECT1

Wow this house is perfect and has the right vibe for our group of girlfriends, a few of them are professional artists. The sounds of the waves and comfortable beds help put us to sleep every night . (Even the futon was comfortable for sleeping. ) We really appreciated the beautiful, tasteful paintings by the owner, the use of the owner's Jeep was a big plus for us, and the house managers Jennifer and Craig were thoughtful and considerate. The roads getting to the house were all paved which is a big plus in St John... Massage inhouse by Nancy Schutt was amazing !

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jim & Kristi A.

17 Mar, 2023

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

Enjoy Your Own Private Paradise

This was the PERFECT place for our group of 2 couples. Well-designed for island time with two split bedrooms and an open air kitchen & common space. Amazing views of Little St. James & St. Thomas. Short drive to Cruz Bay. Well-stocked kitchen with great selection of cookware. Owners also provide plenty of equipment for beach activities! Pro Tip #1: Pour a glass of your favorite beverage & enjoy a front row seat to the breathtaking sunset every evening. Pro Tip #2: Keep your windows open to breathe in the ocean air as the breaking waves lull you to sleep. Unexpected highlights: Iguanas & crabs are plentiful. So fun to watch!

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris B.

3 Jan, 2023

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

Beautiful House--Amazing Location

We have a great week at Mampoo Hill. The house is incredible. We enjoyed being so close to the beach, loved the hot tub, and made very good use of Candace's Jeep (as an add-on the house rental). We couldn't have been happier. In response to other reviews, we were there for a week from Christmas to New Years and didn't have any issues with mosquitos or other bugs. We were expecting them but never needed to break out the bug spray. The caretakers were responsive to questions and easy to communicate with. The house was well-stocked and comfortable. And the setting on the beach is so peaceful and lovely. We'll be back!

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen L.

8 May, 2019

Perfect Vacation

This was our 1st trip to St. John USVI & our choice to stay at Mampoo Hill villa proved to be the perfect spot for us. The Breathtaking views can not capture the feeling; Pure Paradise; going to sleep to the sounds of the Ocean were magical. There is so much to do on St. John but the Villa also offers relaxation, peace & serinity. We spent a couple of days just checking out the beach/cove area just outside the Villa to the right. We also highly recommend VI Body spa; we had a couples massage on the deck ( Maegan & Michele were great) was such a great setting. Having the Jeep rental as an option was very convenient for us. The set up of the Villa was great although we definitely could have invited more friends as the extra bedroom we never used:) & the great outdoor living space is wonderful; huge deck with plenty of seating/ space. We didn’t use the Hot tub much but it was great when we did use it. We were very fortunate to have been able to spend 10 wonderful days at this Beautiful Villa; hope to return again sometime.

Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Trisha P.

31 Mar, 2024

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

Paradise

When we travel, we prefer to find places more "away" from the crowds and high-rises. This VRBO at Mampoo Place delivers. The sounds of the ocean, the views all day (and even sometimes at night!) The seashells, iguanas, hermit crabs, and marine life were all fantastic. I was nervous about the iguanas "visiting" but they stayed in their tree and were delightful entertainment. We stayed as a last family vacation with all of our 4 children still "in the nest" and my mama heart stuffed a million memories in with so many smiles! The mosquitoes are nothing to mess with here! They were violent little suckers (and I was born and raised in MN lakes country where they get to be the size of small birds!) Moral of the story; USE THE JUNGLE JUICE. We also had issues with sugar ants, but with an open-air concept like Mampoo Hill, it would be silly to complain, I just think a warning is due that if you don't want to share your snacks with critters of all sizes, shapes, and forms, then you should keep all opened foods in airtight containers, the fridge, or freezer and do your dishes promptly after eating. Taking out the trash daily is doubly recommended for the same reasons (we never left garbage to find out, but I wholeheartedly believe ANYTHING left out could bring in uninvited guests!) The people, the history, the water, and EVERYTHING about this island is magical. I have NEVER had my stress melt away like our two weeks here and I pray we can make it back again.

Stayed 11 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gregory F.

8 Jul, 2019

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

Perfect small family getaway on St John

First time using VRBO, could not have asked for a better experience. From initial contact when booking, to Craig greeting us at the ferry, and getting to the property, everything worked perfect. Me, my wife and two adult children had everything we needed to enjoy the week. Definitely get the jeep,. easy drive to market and town (once you get used to it), and driving to east end of the island shouldn't be missed, both for the views and the roads. Excellent snorkeling at Francis, Overhaul, Saltpond, Maho and Trunk, if a beach isn't calm that day, just try the next one. Best dinner at Cruz Bay Landing, good (cheaper) eats at Tap and Still (easiest to park here for $10 at night to walk anywhere in town), and Doghouse Pub. Don't worry about the island style home, the views are amazing, you can relax in the bedrooms with A/C if too hot, but with the ocean breeze we found the outside living/dining to be just plain fun most nights (we were at beaches during the days). Bugs bothered some, not others, so depends on your tolerance I suppose. From the welcome package, to beach towels and chairs, linens, internet, kitchen supplies, we did not want for anything. We had our own snorkeling equipment, but there appeared to be some for guest use. We don't usually repeat vacations, there is just too much out there to see, but this one might be an exception - Thanks Candy, Jennifer and Craig for making this such a great week. Tip - if leaving via STT airport, leave plenty of time, customs and security lines were painfully long and slow

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2019

About the host

Hosted by Candace Kaspers

My husband, Bill, and I (Candace) live in Atlanta, Georgia. He's a management labor lawyer with his own firm, Kaspers & Associates and I am a retired college professor and current gold and sterling silver jewelry artist. Bill graduated from Princeton and U. of Michigan Law School and I graduated from Mills College (California) and U. of Michigan Graduate School.

Why they chose this property

This is an authentic beach front property with beauty and modern conveniences, 20 yards from the ocean on St. John, USVI. This true island home was designed by the famous Glenn Spear who also designed the iconic Mongoose Junction in Cruz Bay. What's not to like?

What makes this property unique

Fabulous, private snorkeling in your own back yard and palm trees within 10 yards of the ocean and house; 1 acre of property; privacy; all the modern conveniences yet a newly renovated "island" home which takes advantage of its views and tradewinds.