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Palm Vista: Voted Top 10 Panoramic Villa View in the World! +200 5 star reviews
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10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
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3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6
Popular amenities
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
1 King Bed
Bedroom 3
1 King Bed
3 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 2
Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 3
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Palm Vista: Voted Top 10 Panoramic Villa View in the World! +200 5 star reviews
Palm Vista is a beautiful
island style villa situated 500 feet above sea level on the boundary of the national park. This is one of the very few villas on St John that offer both sunrise & sunset views! Plus, Luxury Retreats International has rated Palm Vista as "1 of the top 10 view villas in the world"!
The 180 degree panoramic views are unparalleled on the south shore; providing views all the way to Ram Head with sunrises in the east, looking south into Reef Bay, Fish Bay and Rendezvous Bay, and to the west for great sunsets.* The site gives you the ultimate in privacy, yet you are close enough to hear the gentle sounds of the surf below. Plus, the national park is right next door providing easy access to hiking.
The villa is equipped with Solar panels & Tesla power walls which automatically engages to provide electricity during power outages.
Guests have given over 200 Five Star Reviews on VRBO and T Advsr.; the most of any St John villa! You may have seen Palm Vista on HGTV as scenes for their show Caribbean Life were filmed here!
The villa is professionally cleaned prior to your arrival and the pool is also professionally cleaned once a week.
The vaulted ceiling Great Room constructed of native stone walls and travertine marble floors, has 20' wide sliding glass doors to the south providing a great ocean view with screens for you to enjoy the cooling trade winds. The French doors to the east provide additional ocean and pool views. The large sectional couch provides comfortable seating and the new Samsung 46" flat panel Smart TV is connected to DISH satellite as well as the internet. New comfortable bar stools were added in 2026; perfect for entertaining.
Each of the three air conditioned bedrooms have their own ensuite luxury bath, with custom Walter Zanger tiled vanities trimmed in mahogany. Plenty of shelving for easy living, plus large travertine showers. Each bedroom has Smart TV's as well as wonderful ocean views!
The main level has a large Veranda which wraps around the south and east of the home, covered in coral tile and amply furnished for relaxing and dining. The views from the veranda are too good to describe - this is where you will spend your time, enjoying the cooling trade winds. The veranda flows to the pool deck, also covered in beautiful natural coral stone.
The pool deck has Frontgate chaise lounges.
Palm Vista was completed with loving care as you will see, from the hand made pottery light fixtures, the detailed tile work, the beamed ceilings to the star fish adorned bulkheads, no detail was spared. Come and experience the paradise of Palm Vista!
Rent from 2 to 3 bedrooms; priced accordingly. two bedroom rental guests can choose from the 2 King bedrooms or the Queen bedroom on the main floor with ensuite bath & one of the 2nd & 3rd King bedrooms on the garden level, each with their own ensuite baths. Rates are based upon double occupancy; up to 4 guests = 2 bedrooms, 5-6 guests = 3 bedrooms. If you have a total of 4 guests, you can pay an additional fee if you desire the 3rd bedroom. If you rent less than 3 bedrooms, the un-rented bedrooms are locked out and never rented to a different party. If you have a need for a 4th bedroom, you can rent the Guest Suite on the property next door; contact owner for availability and more details.
For children age 8 & under a child liability waiver and additional refundable damage deposit is required.
The owner is not responsible for any booking and or computer errors made by VRBO.
A rental car will be required for your stay. 2 or 4 door 4WD Wrangler is recommended; not because you will use 4WD, but Jeeps sit higher off the ground making maneuvering the hills and turns on St John easier. Road/construction: in 2022 work is underway to bury the utility lines on the major roadways. This may cause some slight traffic delays. Also, sometime in 2022 or 2023 construction of a new home is scheduled to occur nearby toward the end of Skytop road.
*Note: Because of Solstice the sunset views will vary over the course of the year; the best sunsets occur in high season where you see the sun ball drop right into the ocean.
*****IF THIS VILLA IS RENTED FOR YOUR DESIRED TIME PERIOD, OR YOU ARE LOOKING FOR OTHER ACCOMMODATIONS, PLEASE CONSIDER MY OTHER 2 VACATION RENTALS:
SEASIDE VISTA: OCEAN FRONT VILLA- 1 or 2 bedrooms for 1-4 guests
see info at https://www.vrbo.com/590843
LITTLE PALM GUEST SUITE- 1 bedroom for 1-2 GUESTS
see info at https://www.vrbo.com/253498
If you have any questions feel free to call or e-mail me; I'm happy to answer anything about my place or the island of St John.
I am the owner, Michael Krienik, and the only person that does bookings for my property aside from direct bookings thru VRBO. If you have any questions, call me at 513-460-5360. Thanks.
Below are unsolicited, unedited comments from guests who stayed at Palm Vista:
“We thoroughly enjoyed Palm Vista. Your villa exceeds all expectations.
Tyson extremely personable and helpful. Thanks again for
everything.” John E. – Long Lake, MN
“We had a wonderful time staying at your villa. We really liked the
bedroom furniture, where did you buy it? Thank you again.” Mark and
Colleen L. – Houston, TX
“I wanted to let you know we had a great stay at your home in St. John
in January. Your house is beautiful and the view is breathtaking. What
an incredible place! Again, we thoroughly enjoyed our stay and thank
you for everything.” Sheila B. – Wilder, KY
“We had a fantastic time. Tyson is a super nice guy and was readily
accessible on the couple times we needed him.” Amanda P. – Canaan, NY
“Thanks for everything, your home is very lovely. I loved all the
Restoration Hardware furniture, colors, and overall feel. Everything
was very tastefully decorated, and the view was amazing.” Holly C.–
Saline, MI
“We loved our week at Palm Vista, and Tyson and Ali are just
wonderful. Thanks. Jean B. - West Kingston, RI
“We had a grand time and are looking forward to being able to come
back again.” John D – Ft Mitchell, KY
FYI: Tyson is the property manager; he will greet you at the ferry &
escort you to the villa; he is on call 24/7 should you need something.
Keywords: House, villa, ocean views, best views on the island
island style villa situated 500 feet above sea level on the boundary of the national park. This is one of the very few villas on St John that offer both sunrise & sunset views! Plus, Luxury Retreats International has rated Palm Vista as "1 of the top 10 view villas in the world"!
The 180 degree panoramic views are unparalleled on the south shore; providing views all the way to Ram Head with sunrises in the east, looking south into Reef Bay, Fish Bay and Rendezvous Bay, and to the west for great sunsets.* The site gives you the ultimate in privacy, yet you are close enough to hear the gentle sounds of the surf below. Plus, the national park is right next door providing easy access to hiking.
The villa is equipped with Solar panels & Tesla power walls which automatically engages to provide electricity during power outages.
Guests have given over 200 Five Star Reviews on VRBO and T Advsr.; the most of any St John villa! You may have seen Palm Vista on HGTV as scenes for their show Caribbean Life were filmed here!
The villa is professionally cleaned prior to your arrival and the pool is also professionally cleaned once a week.
The vaulted ceiling Great Room constructed of native stone walls and travertine marble floors, has 20' wide sliding glass doors to the south providing a great ocean view with screens for you to enjoy the cooling trade winds. The French doors to the east provide additional ocean and pool views. The large sectional couch provides comfortable seating and the new Samsung 46" flat panel Smart TV is connected to DISH satellite as well as the internet. New comfortable bar stools were added in 2026; perfect for entertaining.
Each of the three air conditioned bedrooms have their own ensuite luxury bath, with custom Walter Zanger tiled vanities trimmed in mahogany. Plenty of shelving for easy living, plus large travertine showers. Each bedroom has Smart TV's as well as wonderful ocean views!
The main level has a large Veranda which wraps around the south and east of the home, covered in coral tile and amply furnished for relaxing and dining. The views from the veranda are too good to describe - this is where you will spend your time, enjoying the cooling trade winds. The veranda flows to the pool deck, also covered in beautiful natural coral stone.
The pool deck has Frontgate chaise lounges.
Palm Vista was completed with loving care as you will see, from the hand made pottery light fixtures, the detailed tile work, the beamed ceilings to the star fish adorned bulkheads, no detail was spared. Come and experience the paradise of Palm Vista!
Rent from 2 to 3 bedrooms; priced accordingly. two bedroom rental guests can choose from the 2 King bedrooms or the Queen bedroom on the main floor with ensuite bath & one of the 2nd & 3rd King bedrooms on the garden level, each with their own ensuite baths. Rates are based upon double occupancy; up to 4 guests = 2 bedrooms, 5-6 guests = 3 bedrooms. If you have a total of 4 guests, you can pay an additional fee if you desire the 3rd bedroom. If you rent less than 3 bedrooms, the un-rented bedrooms are locked out and never rented to a different party. If you have a need for a 4th bedroom, you can rent the Guest Suite on the property next door; contact owner for availability and more details.
For children age 8 & under a child liability waiver and additional refundable damage deposit is required.
The owner is not responsible for any booking and or computer errors made by VRBO.
A rental car will be required for your stay. 2 or 4 door 4WD Wrangler is recommended; not because you will use 4WD, but Jeeps sit higher off the ground making maneuvering the hills and turns on St John easier. Road/construction: in 2022 work is underway to bury the utility lines on the major roadways. This may cause some slight traffic delays. Also, sometime in 2022 or 2023 construction of a new home is scheduled to occur nearby toward the end of Skytop road.
*Note: Because of Solstice the sunset views will vary over the course of the year; the best sunsets occur in high season where you see the sun ball drop right into the ocean.
*****IF THIS VILLA IS RENTED FOR YOUR DESIRED TIME PERIOD, OR YOU ARE LOOKING FOR OTHER ACCOMMODATIONS, PLEASE CONSIDER MY OTHER 2 VACATION RENTALS:
SEASIDE VISTA: OCEAN FRONT VILLA- 1 or 2 bedrooms for 1-4 guests
see info at https://www.vrbo.com/590843
LITTLE PALM GUEST SUITE- 1 bedroom for 1-2 GUESTS
see info at https://www.vrbo.com/253498
If you have any questions feel free to call or e-mail me; I'm happy to answer anything about my place or the island of St John.
I am the owner, Michael Krienik, and the only person that does bookings for my property aside from direct bookings thru VRBO. If you have any questions, call me at 513-460-5360. Thanks.
Below are unsolicited, unedited comments from guests who stayed at Palm Vista:
“We thoroughly enjoyed Palm Vista. Your villa exceeds all expectations.
Tyson extremely personable and helpful. Thanks again for
everything.” John E. – Long Lake, MN
“We had a wonderful time staying at your villa. We really liked the
bedroom furniture, where did you buy it? Thank you again.” Mark and
Colleen L. – Houston, TX
“I wanted to let you know we had a great stay at your home in St. John
in January. Your house is beautiful and the view is breathtaking. What
an incredible place! Again, we thoroughly enjoyed our stay and thank
you for everything.” Sheila B. – Wilder, KY
“We had a fantastic time. Tyson is a super nice guy and was readily
accessible on the couple times we needed him.” Amanda P. – Canaan, NY
“Thanks for everything, your home is very lovely. I loved all the
Restoration Hardware furniture, colors, and overall feel. Everything
was very tastefully decorated, and the view was amazing.” Holly C.–
Saline, MI
“We loved our week at Palm Vista, and Tyson and Ali are just
wonderful. Thanks. Jean B. - West Kingston, RI
“We had a grand time and are looking forward to being able to come
back again.” John D – Ft Mitchell, KY
FYI: Tyson is the property manager; he will greet you at the ferry &
escort you to the villa; he is on call 24/7 should you need something.
Keywords: House, villa, ocean views, best views on the island
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Amenities
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Free WiFi
Air conditioning
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House Rules
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0-17
Child liability waiver required for age 8 & under.
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
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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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About the neighborhood
St. John
Located in St. John, this villa is near the beach. While the natural beauty of Virgin Islands National Park and Cruz Bay Beach can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can check out Tortola Cruise Ship Port.
Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and ecotours nearby.

fish bay, cruz bay
What's nearby
- Rendezvous Bay - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
- Klein Bay - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
- Chocolate Hole - 5 min drive - 2.2 km
- Chocolate Hole Beach - 5 min drive - 2.2 km
- Great Cruz Bay - 5 min drive - 2.4 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Shambles - 11 min drive
- Cruz Bay Landing - 11 min drive
- Woody's Seafood Saloon - 10 min drive
- Greengo’s - 11 min drive
- The Longboard - 11 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
9.8/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
Dec 22, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
8/10 Good
Michael L.
Nov 26, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Michael L.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025
10/10 Excellent
nitroracer10
Jul 25, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
nitroracer10
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Nicole H.
May 6, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing Views
Nicole H.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2025
8/10 Good
Cody P.
Feb 13, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
great stay
Cody P.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023
10/10 Excellent
Tammy T.
Dec 2, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay
Tammy T.
Stayed 14 nights in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
Stephanie H.
Mar 31, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely week in paradise
Stephanie H.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Jennifer M.
Jun 19, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Villa!
Jennifer M.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Tricia L.
Dec 12, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Best views on the Island!
Tricia L.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023
10/10 Excellent
David F.
Feb 26, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay!
David F.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023
10/10 Excellent
Matt C.
Jul 20, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Incredible!!!
Matt C.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Jennifer K.
Apr 17, 2019
Palm Vista, St. John
Jennifer K.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2019
10/10 Excellent
Jill L.
Nov 21, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing
Jill L.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2021
10/10 Excellent
Jen A.
Apr 3, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
100% recommend
Jen A.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2021
10/10 Excellent
Kristyn C.
Jan 28, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Dreamy!!
Kristyn C.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023
10/10 Excellent
Michael G.
Mar 20, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful unit!!!! Palm Vista
Michael G.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
10/10 Excellent
Bonnie B.
Apr 25, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Annual trip with friends (all in healthcare) looking for relaxation.
Bonnie B.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
10/10 Excellent
Josh R.
Jan 9, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Stay at Palm Vista
Josh R.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2023
10/10 Excellent
Jeffrey R.
Jun 19, 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
First Trip To St John
Jeffrey R.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019
10/10 Excellent
Mark R.
Sep 5, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Breathtaking views
Mark R.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Missi S.
May 8, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We love this house!
Missi S.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021
10/10 Excellent
Deb B.
Feb 8, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gorgeous views
Deb B.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025
10/10 Excellent
Robert G.
Jul 5, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful view, fantastic trip!
Robert G.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Mark L.
Mar 16, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great spring break location with the family
Mark L.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
10/10 Excellent
Jake S.
Sep 11, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Let me help you with your decision...
Jake S.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
About the host
Hosted by Michael Krienik
Hi, my name is Michael Krienik and I invite you to share the wonderful paradise of St John. I first discovered St John 46 years ago via a cruise to St Thomas with a short snorkel junket to Trunk Bay Beach. 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 280 degree breathtaking ocean views. I completed Palm-Vista Villa 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.
Why they chose this property
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.
What makes this property unique
There's nothing like waking up to the sunrise over the ocean...the morning golden sun reflects on the gleaming white posts of the veranda....great place to enjoy your morning cup of Joe. To see all the undisturbed land in the National Park and the rugged coast line...breathtaking.
Same goes for the beautiful sunsets....perched high atop skytop you can see into 4 bays and all the way to St Croix on a clear day.
Same goes for the beautiful sunsets....perched high atop skytop you can see into 4 bays and all the way to St Croix on a clear day.
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