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The Salty Turtle, The Salty Turtle

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Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Private pool
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed and 2 Queen Beds

3 bathrooms

Bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Kitchen
Number of living rooms

About this property

The Salty Turtle, The Salty Turtle

Enjoy laid back island luxury in this brand new 3 bedroom villa located less than 5 minutes from the town of Cruz Bay.

The Salty Turtle is only a short 3 minute drive to Cruz Bay for dining and shopping, 10 minute drive to the world famous North Shore beaches, and Coral Bay can be reached in a 25 minute scenic drive.

This newly constructed private villa is nestled 250 feet above the Carribean sea in Estate Enighed on the idyllic island of St. John.Relaxand take in the gentle island breezes with unencumbered views of Cruz Bay, St. Thomas and beyond from the vanishing edge pool.

There is a beautiful view to take in no matter the time of day. Have yourbreakfast accompanied by fresh morning island breezes overlooking the turquoise waters of Cruz Bay. Lounge at the pool with a cool beverage after lunch, take in the color rich sunsets at dinner, and complete your evening admiring the twinkling lights of St. Thomas.

Inside you will find a stylish island setting with brand new furnishings and tropical design.

The upper level King loft is both spacious and private. The main level master includes an ensuite bathroom with plush queen bed. The second main level queen bedroom is adjacent to the second full bath.

- 3 Bedrooms (2 Queen, 1 King Loft)Luxury bedding and linens including

- 2 Full Baths complete with amenities and luxury bath linens

Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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About the neighborhood

St. John

St. John is home to this villa. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Virgin Islands National Park and Cruz Bay Beach.
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Cruz Bay

What's nearby

  • Great Cruz Bay - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Battery - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Cruz Bay Beach - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Virgin Islands National Park - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Cruz Bay Visitor Center - 15 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

  • Cyril E. King Airport (STT) - 66 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Woody's Seafood Saloon - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Cruz Bay Landing - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Longboard - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Greengo’s - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Morgan's Mango - ‬4 min drive

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 23 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 23 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 23 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 23 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 23 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emily H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The view was stunning, everything as described, awesome house and we are ready to go back
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

B B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Place is 1000% perfect.views beds accommodation and everything done to the smallest detail thought of. Can't think of anything we would change improve on best spot on Island.
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything about our stay was fantastic. The host was incredibly helpful and always available for any questions. The house was very clean, and we really appreciated all the extra amenities like coolers and beach chairs. The pool and lower outdoor area were wonderfully private, giving us the perfect space to relax, enjoy the water, and spend quality time with our family. The host also gave us many helpful recommendations for St. John.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lin T.

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

Awesome stay at Salty Turtle!

We had a great stay at the Salty Turtle! The property manager was super helpful and showed us around the property once we arrived. The house was super clean and beds very comfortable. The pool and the view were also incredible -we will definitely be coming back!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert P.

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

Senior Trip

A beautiful house with great view and amenities! We greatly appreciated access to beach chairs and coolers.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

robert b.

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

Great location!

Great
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tonia H.

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

Great location, views and home

It is rare to find a place that is even better than the pictures implied! The view is beautiful and the outdoor shower is amazing.
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Terri M.

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

Perfect home

This home had everything you needed just bring your swimsuit!Extremely cozy, clean and convenient to Cruz bay. The pool was an extra bonus after a glorious day on the beach. The view is amazing. We will definitely stay here again
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan W.

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

AMAZING!

This property is a gem- so close to shopping and restaurants and north shore beaches. The house itself is well set up with everything you need and comfortable sleeping. The real show stopper is the outside area. We came back every evening and enjoyed the pool and the sunset- easily the best part of our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Polly C.

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

Salty Turtle Stay

Was a great house. The roads are a bit scary but we used Taxis.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert M.

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

Sunset Gallery

The house was clean and well appointed. Plenty of towels and all the things we needed for going
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Doug W.

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

Great view

Close to ferry and grocery store
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Roberta (Bobbi) H.

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

Awesome Stay in St. John

We had an absolutely wonderful time in St. John. We selected the Salty Turtle based on the reviews, location, and amenities. It did not disappoint! The house was fabulous and exactly as advertised. The pool and deck area were amazing with fabulous sunsets. While the roads and driveway were a bit challenging - very steep and narrow, after a few days we had it mastered. Definitely plan on coming back!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emily W.

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

Beautiful Villa

The Salty Turtle had all the comforts of home, with some exceptional twists. The pool was stunning and very much welcome after a long day on the beach. The housekeeper Nellie was extremely kind and gave us some great advice. Good food is found on the island. The roads were dicey at best. We loved our stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul V.

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

Salty turtle

Very new and clean property. Pretty pool was not used much by us due to a couple of rain days but when landscaping is fully completed it will be really really nice. Like many places in St John, you need a jeep lol, but we will certainly come back to this property
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marian A.

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

Beautiful home overlooking Cruz Bay

Beautiful remodeled house sitting up on a hill outside of Cruz bay. Of note the house does not have window blinds- only very minimal solar shades that let in surrounding property lights at night and allows sun to wake you up as soon as the sun rises. If you need dark sleeping rooms- this is not the property for you.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Jan 8, 2022
Thank you for your feedback. We will certainly take your comments into consideration when preparing for future guests. We already have property management doing a check to see if new lighting has been added by adjacent properties that we were unaware of. Thank you for staying with us at The Salty Turtle!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Don S.

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

Soooo relaxing

We had 4 people in our group and it was just right. Even though it is a three bedroom, I think 6 people would be tight. The pool is amazing! It really surprised me that it was over 6’ deep. The property is not finished yet. There is wood temporary railing still up, the patio ceiling is partially finished, the sliding door from the living room is VERY difficult to open/close (it almost feels like it is going to break and cut someone’s hand). Would I stay here again? Absolutely! Even with the updates/repairs needed I would definitely stay here.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on May 17, 2025
Thank you for the 5-star review! We are so glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay and would return for another! When planning our outdoor pool addition, we knew although it would be a long process the final product would be well worth the wait. Our goal was to provide an expansive outdoor living area showcasing the beautiful island views. We made a last-minute decision to go with pickled tongue and groove ceiling under the covered area. This has added a little extra time but the final look is proving to be well worth it! Crews have been working in between stays to complete the last “lipstick coat” of the project. We really appreciate that it did not interfere with the enjoyment of your stay! The small stretch of temporary railing below is for code purposes until all painting etc. can be completed before installation of the railing to match that around the pool. The home is built with hurricane proof protection. The sliding glass doors are heavy duty and do need some greasing after extended use. Thank you for letting us know so that our property management can get the issue remedied for our next guests!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin M.

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

Luxury living with all the amenities

The Salty Turtle might be the best value on the island. This cute little gem was just what my family needed. Unlike so many other tropical homes this one is not an empty tile and concrete box. It’s got plenty of plush furnishings and rugs and everything is of fantastic quality. The handover was simple and straightforward and Nelly was more than accommodating. The pool was a fantastic bonus and the location was right above Cruz bay with a fantastic water view. Check out the whole St John inventory and it becomes quickly clear that this is one of the best. Especially considering the price is right in the sweet spot.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lissa P.

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

Absolutely perfect

This home was absolutely perfect. I have stayed in many vrbos that the listing and photos exaggerate the reality of the property. This home is was the exception! This property exceeded my expectations in cleanliness, and beauty. It is generously equipped in the kitchen and with beach chairs and coolers. We also appreciated the nice beach towels and fluffy bath towels. Having a washer, dryer, grill, and dishwasher for our use was very nice, too. Our family of five didn’t want to leave. After very busy days out hiking, snorkeling and exploring, this home was the perfect place for us to return. I can’t wait come back to this property!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

sarah b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Great place with a gorgeous view!

We had a lovely stay at this property! Very clean, comfortable, and so cute! The view in itself is worth the stay. Great location, just a few minutes drive to the market and to town. The one thing I wish I'd known smis that the listing said there was a pool area with a lounge and said you could lounge by the pool and watch a movie, etc... the pool was recently just finished and the landscaping/lounge area are still being constructed, so non-existent. Definitely should have been noted. Therefore the pool area wasn't used much. Also, the roads are pretty steep and windy getting up to the property, so we were glad to have had a Jeep. We didn't know before we had already rented, but the property owner or management have a referral for a place right in the island to rent from. We will definitely go that route next time! Overall, we had a wonderful stay and would love to come again when the construction is finished!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl J.

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

Great home

Amazing view, beautiful home, bright and clean!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel O.

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

Great Stay

The house was beautiful, as was the view. We had a great time and would definitely recommend it!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christy G.

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

Great Vacation Home

This property is brand new with beautiful furnishings. Plenty of space for the six of us in our family. Great floor plan. Beautiful sunsets from deck and wonderful views of Cruz Bay! Need a vehicle with ground clearance but great location otherwise. Hope to stay here again! We love St. John and The Salty Turtle!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2021
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