BeachFront Cottage-St John's Best Kept Secret just 2 blks to Town, Rent 1 or 2 B

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Sunsets: the large 15' x 20' screened in Veranda...with the sounds of the surf.

The closest beach front villa to town...a quiet setting with beautiful sunsets!

Come & enjoy the peaceful paradise of St John & Seaside Vista!

Your private view to the wonderful Caribbean Sea!

New comfy sectional seating, great for a lazy vacation day!

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2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

Parking available
Beach view
Washer
Barbecue grill
Air conditioning
Kitchen

Explore the area

Cruz Bay, St John

Cruz Bay Beach
‪3 min walk‬
Battery
‪7 min walk‬
Trunk Bay
‪16 min drive‬
West End (TOV-West End Seaplane Base)

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 2

2 Twin Bunk Beds

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Seaside Vista was a private home for years. Now the new owner did a total renovation and has placed it on the vacation rental market.

Seaside Vista is the closest oceanfront villa to town; a very unique property, next to Gallows Point. Imagine being able to take a dip in the ocean anytime you like, only steps away from your own beach house! Seaside Vista underwent extensive renovation after the hurricane including new high quality finishes and all new furnishings which will make your stay truly enjoyable.

Over 175 Five Star Reviews on VRBO and Trip Advisor
Book with confidence knowing that past guests have given Seaside Vista their highest ratings.

Most of the other options available in town are condos. Instead of sharing walls and a building with many others in a condo, you can enjoy the privacy of your own beachfront villa?

in 2018, the owner completed a top to bottom renovation, a real vintage Caribbean Cottage with modern touches done in a way to preserve the unique relaxing cottage feel, yet with an element of understated luxury. Because its just around the corner from Gallows Point, it hides any noise from town, yet its an easy 2 block stroll to the heart of Cruz Bay.
You'll enjoy the soothing sounds of the surf from the large 15' x 20' screened in terrace as you watch the sailboats go by. In the evening, enjoy fabulous sunsets year round plus the twinkling lights of St Thomas.

The air conditioned spacious master bedroom (14' x 12') has a king size bed with direct access to the large ocean view terrace. The bedroom's windows on 3 sides provide cooling Caribbean breezes and an ocean view.

The beautiful Restoration Hardware bath is accessed directly from the master bedroom. Seaside Vista is perfect for a couple as you can rent the cottage with the 2nd bedroom locked, and the rate is priced accordingly. (The 2nd bedroom is never rented to a different party.) The published rate is for the 1 bedroom, up to 2 guests.

The second air conditioned bedroom was thoughtfully designed in a nautical style with new twin bunk beds. A blow up twin mattress is also available for a 3rd child. For convenience, the bathroom is accessible right from the second bedroom as well. The cost for 2nd bedroom/additional guests is $50 per night per guest. Road/construction: in 2022 work is underway to bury the utility lines on the major roadways. This may cause some slight traffic delays. Also, as a result of hurricane Irma/Maria there is still rebuilding going on in the areas surrounding Cruz Bay Town & other parts of the island.

The large newly tiled terrace has plenty of room for relaxing and dining and features all new furniture. The kitchen has been totally remodeled and features new counters, appliances and a more contemporary open floor plan to the living room (20' x 11'). A new counter with bar stools makes it a great place to hang. The living room has large ocean view windows with a comfy sectional couch and a doorway that opens up directly to the terrace. There is also a furnished private courtyard with a grill.

I provide my guests with lots of information to help make their travel to St John and their stay more enjoyable. I invite you to read the guest reviews. Enjoy this pristine cottage all to yourself....a vacation you will truly cherish for years to come.

Note about video on this site: This video was shot before the hurricanes consequently it shows some pre-storm decor and furnishings. The villas has been completely repaired. The villa photos on this site were all taken post storm, that's why you will see some differences. A signed Rental Agreement is required.

The owner is not responsible for any booking and or computer errors made by VRBO.

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. If you have any questions, call me at 513-460-5360. Thanks.

*****IF THIS VILLA IS RENTED FOR YOUR DESIRED TIME PERIOD, PLEASE CONSIDER MY OTHER RENTALS:
PALM VISTA HILLTOP POOL VILLA - for 1-6 GUESTS available to rent as a 1, 2 or 3 bedroom, see info at
https://www.vrbo.com/254994 or
LITTLE PALM GUEST SUITE- 1 bedroom for 1-2 GUESTS
see info at https://www.vrbo.com/253498
Thanks!

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Michael Krienik

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

2nd bdrm 2 twin bunks; air mattress avail 4 3rd

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Nightly rate based upon 1 bedroom, max 2 guests. Extra guests $50+tax each, per night. Kids age 8 or under, +refundable damage deposit is required

COVID-19: If the island is closed for tourism, Guests will receive a 100% credit of the rent, taxes and cleaning fees paid toward a future booking

See Rental Agreement on this site for specific cancellation policies.

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

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

We should mention

A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

St. John

Located in St. John, this vacation home is in the city center and on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Virgin Islands National Park and Cruz Bay Beach. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

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Cruz Bay, St John

What's nearby

Cruz Bay Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Battery - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
Great Cruz Bay - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
Honeymoon Beach - 6 min drive - 1.9 km
Trunk Bay - 16 min drive - 6.9 km

Getting around

St. Thomas (SPB-St. Thomas Seaplane Base) - 55 min drive

Restaurants

‪High Tide Bar & Seafood Grill - ‬6 min walk
‪Cruz Bay Landing - ‬6 min walk
‪Beach Bar - ‬4 min walk
‪Lovango Rum Bar - ‬3 min walk
‪Greengo’s - ‬11 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is BeachFront Cottage-St John's Best Kept Secret just 2 blks to Town, Rent 1 or 2 B pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at BeachFront Cottage-St John's Best Kept Secret just 2 blks to Town, Rent 1 or 2 B?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at BeachFront Cottage-St John's Best Kept Secret just 2 blks to Town, Rent 1 or 2 B?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is BeachFront Cottage-St John's Best Kept Secret just 2 blks to Town, Rent 1 or 2 B located?

Located in St. John, this beachfront vacation home is in the city center and within a 15-minute walk of Cruz Bay Beach and Virgin Islands National Park. St John Eco Hike & Snorkel Adventure and St. John Spice are also within 10 minutes.

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10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Theresa B.

Mar 10, 2025

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

Amazing!!

Great location and perfect house!

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris A.

Mar 3, 2025

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

Perfect anniversary getaway

Spent a week here celebrating our wedding anniversary. Beautiful sunsets, quiet location close to Cruz Bay, well-equipped villa had everything we needed. The villa owner was very helpful, provided great information, and made our stay an enjoyable and memorable one.

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul L.

Feb 27, 2025

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

Our Home in St John

4th time we stayed at Seaside Vista. The cottage is perfect for my husband and myself, the screened-in porch is one of the draws. The bedding, towels, bed and cleanliness are all in line with the cottage.

Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracey K.

Jan 8, 2025

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

Perfect Cottage and Great Host!

Everything about this cottage is awesome. It is located short walking distance to the main part of town but just far enough to be peaceful and private. We spent every morning sipping coffee on the screened in porch while watching sailboats come into the harbor. The sunsets from the porch were spectacular! There are a couple of small shops a few minutes walk away that have any provisions you may need. We didn’t need to rent a car because the taxi stand is a five minute walk. So we spent less money on that than we would have if we rented and didn’t have the stress of navigating the crazy twists and turns of St. John’s roads! Michael, our host, is super responsive and gave us lots of great information and recommendations for our trip. I highly recommend this lovely cottage! Thank you Michael for a great stay!

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shannon S.

Dec 21, 2024

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

Great location

Perfect place for a small family. Really no need to rent a car at this location. Walk to town. Catch a taxi to beach. Walk to pier for boat or ferry

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen D.

Nov 25, 2024

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

Perfect week in paradise!

We absolutely loved Seaside Vista! It was perfect for my husband and I on our 35th wedding anniversary trip. We stayed for a week. We spent most of our time on the porch, enjoying the beautiful view - one morning we were gifted a double rainbow. Michael and Leslie were outstanding to communicate with, before, during and after our stay. The short walk to Cruz Bay was awesome and we also took walks down to the little rocky beach and on the surrounding roads. Everything was just as described and expected and we will definitely stay here again on another trip to St. John. Thank you for a perfect week in paradise!

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda W.

Oct 26, 2024

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

Beautiful property

This beautiful property is located in an ideal location with walking distance to Cruz Bay. The sunset views from the covered porch were a great way to end the day. We had a truly great vacation and were able to explore the island at our pace.

Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tisha G.

Aug 25, 2024

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

Great stay!

We had an amazing time. It's great for small families, and the owner was great at communicating all the details. We will be back again.

Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Jun 24, 2024

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

Wonderful Location

The location made it so easy to walk to Cruz Bay restaurants and when we drove to beaches they were easily accessible.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rick H.

May 22, 2024

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

Our Week In Paradise

First of all we love St. John ( it is our “One Particular Harbor”)! Second of all, we hit the jackpot when we reserved Seaside Vista Villa! Loved the screened in porch - coffee in the morning and sunset Happy Hour every evening! Our new pastime is watching all the peacocks!! Another plus is how close the Villa is to the heartbeat of Cruz Bay, lots to do in town! The inside of the Villa has all the things you might need. Plenty of towels, dishes, glasses and anything you might need for cooking. It has a nice grill area too. There are even beach towels, beach chairs and a small canopy to pitch at the beach. All in all this was a very stress free vacation you will relax as soon as you arrive! Have fun!!! Jeanne and Rick H.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael I.

May 2, 2024

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Great Villa on St. John

If you are looking to be within walking distance of the restaurants and shops of Cruz Bay, this is the place for you. Very clean and quiet and wonderful wild life just outside your door. The screened in porch was the real winner. Such a great view and sounds of waves. Would definitely stay there again.

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas S.

Mar 29, 2024

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

Great cottage with amazing views and a perfect location

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay! The views from the screened in porch were incredible. We saw some incredible sunsets and enjoyed waking up with coffee there each morning. The condo was in great shape and had everything we needed. The master bed was comfy and the kids slept well in the bunk beds. The location was perfect. It was a short walk along the water into town. We rented a car half the time so we could explore more of the island, but the first half of the trip we carried our beach stuff down the hill each morning and caught a taxi to and from the beaches without any issues. If you don't want to rent a car while you're there, that's another big plus for this place. Michael was very helpful and informative throughout the booking process and leading up to our trip and he was very responsive during our stay when we had questions. Only good things to say about Seaside Vista. Thanks for the wonderful stay!

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian W.

Mar 18, 2024

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Wonderful

It’s a fine place to stay

Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul L.

Feb 23, 2024

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The screened in Porch is worth every dollar spent on this property

This is the second year in a row that we have stayed in Mike's cottage. We will likely book again for 2025

Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather L.

Feb 14, 2024

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Beyond Expectations

If there is one property in the area, this is the one. Michael ensures a great experience and is thoroughly helpful. If you want an intimate and quiet getaway in St. John for a good value, we highly recommend.

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Lynn C.

Feb 9, 2024

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The view from the house was beautiful!

It was clean and very close to town so we could walk everywhere.

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katy L.

Jan 18, 2024

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Wishing we were still there!

We had an amazing week stay at Seaside Vista! The location can't be beat and the screened porch is a must-see! We brought our 2 daughters, ages 9 and 6, they stayed in the bunk room and loved it. Every day we would walk to Gallows Point mini mart/gift shop for coffee and after enjoying the morning porch view would take off for the day in our rental jeep to one of the many unbelievable beaches St John has to offer! Michael's guide to the island was so helpful, without it we wouldn't have known to make Waterlemon Cay a definite stopping point and wouldn't have seen all the sea turtles! We also wouldn't have known about the sandwich shops to call ahead for pickup on our way to the beach! After our day at the beach we would return, shower, happy hour on the porch again and then walk 5 minutes into town to one of the many great restaurants. Everything about this vacation was wonderful and Michael was a wonderful host. The only thing I didn't realize was the washing machine and dryer are located outside down a few stairs. It turns out we didn't need them for ourselves anyway, but this I wasn't aware of before we got there! We would definitely stay again in this seaside cottage and hope to return!

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Trina W.

Jan 2, 2024

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Paradise

We had the BEST time on St John!!! Seaside Vista has the most amazing views from the screen porch, we spent all our time there! Its also such a great spot, loved being able to walk to all the restaurants and shopping. Micheal was very helpful and gave us lots of information about the island before hand! We had our 2 grown kids, 20 and 17 and they were very comfortable in the bunk beds! We had a great family trip and cant wait to come back!!

Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicole J.

Dec 29, 2023

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Lovely!

Thanks for a beautiful week!

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan T R., Rochester, NY, USA

Nov 20, 2023

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Wonderful Stay at Seaside Vista Villa

We recently spent a week at Seaside Vista Villa. The accommodations were exactly as described and shown on the website -- in fact they were better than the photos showed. The location is key -- you are no more than a 5 minute walk to town and about a 15 minute drive to the nearest North Shore beaches. Michael and Leslie were prompt and thorough with their communications. The villa is well thought out ad has just about everything one would need to enjoy their stay. It's clearly marked on the list of amenities, but you don't have an actual oven. You do have a toaster oven, microwave and stove top for any type of cooking or reheating you might need. A full-size fridge and a washer/dryer below the cottage. It's small but mighty and the screened in porch is truly wonderful. It can be enjoyed rain or shine as we discovered. There are two bedrooms, although we only utilized the main bedroom. Both bedrooms share the bathroom, but the 2nd bedroom (which has bunk beds) was locked during our stay. There is also a parking space for one vehicle -- we had a 4-door jeep and although you do have to drop passengers off before turning into the spot, it was easy to use and came in very handy as parking is difficult if not impossible in Cruz Bay. We have stayed all over STJ and this rental ranked at the very top of our stays. We loved Seaside Vista and wouldn't hesitate to stay again!

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emma H.

Oct 22, 2023

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

Great stay in paradise

We absolutely loved Seaside Vista. This was our fourth time to St. John. We usually have stayed in a house up high and have had to drive everywhere. Seaside Vista's close location to downtown was very convenient. We were able to walk to restaurants and shops. The screen porch was our favorite part! The views were incredible. Sunsets are amazing. Michael K was a great property owner to work with. He communicated frequently and gave us great tips. With Hurricane Tammy nearby, he kept us informed with the status of the ferries. We ended up leaving a day early because the ferries were closing. We would have had no idea about that if it weren't for him! Very thoughtful. It was nice to have beach chairs, noodles and a cooler provided. Overall it was a cute little place with a great view. I would highly recommend and stay here again. St. John is our favorite!! Thanks again for an amazing trip!

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen S.

Oct 11, 2023

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Feels like our own private paradise❤️

This was our second stay at this lovely villa and it almost feels like “ours”! The screened-in porch is the absolute perfect addition and where we spent most evenings. The villa is close to town so we walked to dinner every night! Sunset vista comes with every possible amenity and Michael and Leslie are perfect hosts! Thank you for the privilege of staying! We will definitely be back!

Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Seth C.

Aug 4, 2023

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Beautiful Escape

The Seaside Vista offered an ideal getaway home with gorgeous ocean views on a screened in porch as well as clean & comfortable amenities just walking distance from some of St. John’s best restaurants & shops. The bed was crisp & comfy, the shower bright & refreshing, and the on site washer & dryer a plus. We’d come back every month if we could!

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sara-Kathryn C., Alabama

Jul 1, 2023

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The Best Stay in STJ

My husband and I had the most incredible stay for our anniversary at Seaside Vista Villa. Mike was the best host we’ve encountered with VRBO. Great, clear communication. Wonderful suggestions for dining and Varlack for our jeep rental. The pictures posted are amazing, but the villa is even better in person. The best location for walking into Cruz Bay! We cannot wait to return!! Thanks for the most incredible week, Mike!!!

Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

John C.

May 17, 2023

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Beautiful place

We loved our stay at this villa in St. John! It was everything we could have asked for, Beautiful place with all the amenities we needed for our stay. It was the perfect place to celebrate our 40th anniversary. We especially loved the screen porch overlooking the sea and most of all, gorgeous sunsets. Thank you to Michael, our host for all your help and suggestions. We highly recommend this adorable villa!

Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

About the host

Hosted by Michael Krienik

A resident of St John, and a 30 year property owner veteran, Michael Krienik has 2 other vacation rentals on the island.

Why they chose this property

Seaside Vista is the closest free standing cottage to the town of Cruz Bay - only 2 blocks away. Yet its sits around the point from Gallows so it is quiet and protected from any 'noise' in town. You are right across the street from the beach & ocean with no structures in front of you to spoil the great beach and ocean views.