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A hot tub with a view of the sea and a plant on the side.
A spacious kitchen with a large island, wooden cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a view of the outdoors through a large window.
A two-story beachfront property with a white exterior, multiple windows, and a balcony.
A kitchen with a central island, bar stools, wooden cabinets, and a refrigerator.
A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, a window with a view of palm trees, and a ceiling fan.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Top rated beach location
    Discover paradise at this top rated beach location.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Cruz Bay Beach

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub on site
  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Cruz Bay, St John
  • Place, Battery
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Cruz Bay Beach
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Virgin Islands National Park
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, St. Thomas (STT-Cyril E. King)
    ‪52 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

1st Floor King #4

1 Queen Bed

King Bedroom #1

1 King Bed

King Bedroom #2

1 King Bed

King Bedroom #3

1 King Bed

Queen Bedroom #5

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Downstairs Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Upstairs Tub/Shower Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Upstairs Tub/Shower Bathroom

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

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About the neighborhood

St. John

Located in St. John, this villa is on the waterfront. Blackbeard's Castle is a notable landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Virgin Islands National Park and Cruz Bay Beach. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and ecotours.
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Cruz Bay, St John

What's nearby

  • Battery - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Cruz Bay Beach - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • St. John Spice - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Virgin Islands National Park - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Great Cruz Bay - 2 min drive - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • St. Thomas (SPB-St. Thomas Seaplane Base) - 84 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Trunk Bay Beach Bar - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Cruz Bay Landing - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Shambles - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Longboard - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Morgan's Mango - ‬11 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is BIG WATERFRONT BEACH HOUSE WALK TO CRUZ BAY SHOPPING WAVES BELOW BEDROOM WINDOW pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at BIG WATERFRONT BEACH HOUSE WALK TO CRUZ BAY SHOPPING WAVES BELOW BEDROOM WINDOW?

As of Nov 3, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at BIG WATERFRONT BEACH HOUSE WALK TO CRUZ BAY SHOPPING WAVES BELOW BEDROOM WINDOW on Feb 6, 2027 start from $1,028, 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.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at BIG WATERFRONT BEACH HOUSE WALK TO CRUZ BAY SHOPPING WAVES BELOW BEDROOM WINDOW?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at BIG WATERFRONT BEACH HOUSE WALK TO CRUZ BAY SHOPPING WAVES BELOW BEDROOM WINDOW?

Check-out is at 9:00 AM.

Where is BIG WATERFRONT BEACH HOUSE WALK TO CRUZ BAY SHOPPING WAVES BELOW BEDROOM WINDOW located?

Situated on the waterfront, this villa is within a 15-minute walk of St. John Spice, Virgin Islands National Park, and Cruz Bay Beach. Battery and Mongoose Junction are also within 15 minutes.

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. 73 out of 76 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 76 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 76 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 76 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 76 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We took a recent family vacation to St John’s and this property was perfectly located to all the downtown spots and then to the best beach we’ve ever seen!!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 15, 2026
Thank you for your review. I am pleased that our waterfront location walking distance to shopping and restaurants worked out for the whole gang. We hope to see you back soon.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is our third year staying at Three Palm Villa. It is the perfect villa for our group. The location is great being so close to Cruz Bay.
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
This was our 2nd time renting this h
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family vacation

We had a wonderful stay, listening to the waves, walking into town and visiting all the beautiful beaches. The house was perfect!
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely family stay

We really enjoyed our time at 3 Palms. The house was great for our group and had everything we needed close at hand. We enjoyed exploring a few of the beaches around the island as well. Thanks for the hospitality! Should we find ourselves back on St John, 3 Palms is certainly the first place I’d check to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect location and view

Jon’s house was perfect for our families holiday vacation. We would definitely stay here again! The decor is so relaxing and we were close to everything.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 24, 2023
Thank you for your kind review. Everyone loves hearing the waves break at the front of the property and the short walk to restaurants and shopping is a big hit for all of our guests. We hope to see you back on St John soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The perfect spot

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Jon's, beautiful waterside home. He was a very responsive host, and I loved that he met us at the property when we arrived to familiarize us with the home and The neighborhood
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Love Three Palms!

This is my fourth stay at Three Palms and it never disappoints. The house is very comfortable and a convenient ten minute walk to town. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 24, 2023
We love our guests and providing our walk to Cruz Bay, waterfront Villa to visitors that have become friends is the most rewarding of all! Thank you Lynn and everyone for choosing Three Palms again for your St John accommodations.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great spot on the beach

Open space home with plenty of rooms. Rocky beach access with sounds of the ocean. A little tricky to get to the first time but walkable to downtown and taxi less than a 5 minute to downtown.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful, beautiful home.

I would like to say we had a wonderful time at Three Palms Villa. It was exactly as described. There was 6 of us and we had more than enough room. We would definitely stay again. Thank you Jon for your hospitality
Stayed 10 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 24, 2023
We loved hosting you at Three Palms St John. It’s always a joy to walk into Cruz Bay restaurants and shopping from the waterfront property on Turner Bay. You all seemed to enjoy your stay! We look forward to having you back soon.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Great stay in a great place!

This home is fantastic. The location to town, the setting on the beach, the amenities (spices even!!) in the kitchen....we had nothing but a superb time. From the invite to the local weekly party, to Dave’s prompt attention to any need or question, our time was flawless.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2019
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 24, 2023
Thank you for your review. Three Palms has a great location with waves breaking fifty feet from your bedroom window. Its super convenient, you can walk to town for shopping and restaurants. What we are really proud of though is the people that make it all happen. From Patricia in housekeeping to Dave and Julie who are there to make sure that everything goes right. We want to be the best vacation on St. John for all of our guests and appreciate reviews like yours that confirm our success. See you again soon. Jon Owner Three Palms Villa
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful trip

The property was so beautiful and the location was perfect. We had adults, teens, and small children and the house was perfect and spacious for all of us. The walk to Cruz Bay was short and easy even with the kids in tow. John was so great, informative, and readily available for any questions that we had. It truly was the perfect vacation. Many memories were made and we all hope to return again!
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 21, 2024
Thank you for taking the time to provide such a detailed review. Everyone at the property appreciates reviews and we are pleased that the home and our waterfront/walk to restaurants and shopping location exceeded your expectations. Everyone hopes to see you back next year
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Everyone's Vacation Dream House

The house has incredible views of the aquamarine sea from every room. It was great with young children since we had plenty of space to play outside, roam around the rocky beach out front, and when we were ready to relax inside, the house offered a large comfy sectional for movies and a sprawling kitchen for cooking. We didn't want to leave!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2017
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 24, 2023
Hi Brooke It is Everyone's Vacation Dream House! Thank you for taking the time to write us a review. We are thrilled that so much at Three Palms pleased you. The Villa location, walking distance to shopping and restaurants combines with our waterfront site to make us a favorite Villa of choice on VRBO/Homeaway.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Everything was perfect!

The property is beautiful and spacious. It has a dream kitchen. Jon was very responsive to every question and request. We even met his lovely mother, who shared a calendar of her art with us. It could not have been a better holiday!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Jan 5, 2024
We loved hosting your family for Christmas and New Years! So glad that Three Palms met all of your expectations and more. We look forward to seeing everyone back again soon.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lovely experience, great location, ocean waves steps from villa

We had a fantastic time at Three Palms Villa with all the comforts of home and much more! We loved the 24/7 sound of the ocean waves. Roosters crowing everywhere and peacocks and goats walking right behind the villa added so much to our stay on St John. Property managers Julie and Dave were very helpful in greeting us, arranging services and giving us tips on dining, hiking & sightseeing. Highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2019
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 24, 2023
Hi Nicole Thank you for your review. It is awesome that you enjoyed the waves hitting the shore in front of the house as well as the peacocks and assorted wild life. I hope you experienced the hike to Honeymoon Beach and went snorkeling in the crystal clear warm Caribbean Sea. We love sharing this home with new friends and past guests. We appreciate you choosing us as your St. John villa.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great house - Perfect location

There were 10 of us staying at Three Palms. Unfortunately, we missed the first night because of airline issues. However, once we got to the house, it was perfect! It was a short walk to downtown St. John, the kitchen was completely stocked, the view from the patio was amazing, and communications with Jon were very prompt. I would highly recommend this place. We will definitely come and stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful week!!

I simply cannot say enough about this property!! Beautiful, accommodating, convenient, the list goes on and on. I have used VRBO so many times and I have never been in a house that had literally ANYTHING you could need!! The view is amazing, the wildlife, the proximity to Cruz Bay! I would give this home 100 stars if I could! Simply amazing!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Winter get Away

Our diverse group of nine enjoyed being so close to town and being on the water. The house is beautiful and spacious and we did not feel on top of each other. We also really enjoyed watching the car ferries go by and also the other boats traveling around the island. Being close to the grocery stores was also a plus. We had a great time and thank Julie and Dave for being excellent hosts. I wish we were still on St. John!
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 24, 2023
So happy that you enjoyed the Island and Three Palms St John. Everyone who works at the Villa appreciate hearing of our reviews. Patricia and all of the cleaning crew, landscaping and of course Dave and Julie our wonderful Managers. Our walk to shopping and restaurants waterfront location is what so many travelers are looking for but our people really make the experience special. We look forward to seeing you again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A magical place!!`

This was our second stay at Jon's place and it was just as magical an experience as the first. Jon is incredibly available and takes care of all of the details of his home so that you feel very cared for as his guests. The villa has a very private feel despite being incredibly convenient to everything in downtown Cruz Bay. The spaces are great for large groups. Plenty of room for privacy but the great room is also really well designed for socializing. My wife and I both experienced a palpable sense of immediate relaxation as soon as we arrived. We will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Dec 5, 2023
Thank you for your kind review. We love all of our guests and look forward to sharing the St John experiences that are unique to Caribbean living with everyone. See you at the beach again soon! Jon
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing Girlfriend’s Trip

Our vacation was a pleasure from start to end. From the beginning, Jon was patient and responsive to all our questions. There were originally 10 of us joining our annual girlfriends trip and everyone had questions. Three Palms seemed almost too good to be true. It in fact exceeded all our expectations. It is a beautiful home and was the perfect size for the 8 of us that went. It was perfectly stocked w necessities. Each bedroom was charming. The patio had a lovely view and was a favorite morning coffee spot. One friend will be making plans to bring her family. Many enjoyed a morning walk to watch the town wake up and were joined by a darling duck they named Ting on several mornings. It was hysterical. There are no negatives! Kudos to Jon and his wonderful managers, David and Julie. We loved it all! Thank you for our best girlfriend’s trip yet. We all want to come back.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2019
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 24, 2023
Thank you for your review. All of us love feedback after our guests have checked out. I am pleased that you enjoyed Three Palms and all of the ladies created memories of the Island at our home. Everyone from Patricia in housekeeping to Dave & Julie in the office thank you and look forward to seeing you back on St John again soon. Jon Schutt Owner Three Palms St John
Archival

8/10 Good

Wonderfully spacious home in a prime location

The home is located just a few minutes walk to the Cruz Bay town center (part of the walk is steep & best reserved for those who can manage walking inclines/declines). The drive is an easy and very short one. The home is not on a busy street so there's very little traffic. The noise you'll encounter will be roosters ca-cawing around 4am, eager bodybuilders across the street jamming to music in early evening, and the ninnies of occasional lost goats - none of which were bothersome to us. We felt the location was perfect. The views are spectacular from the home and just as the pictures depict. We snorkeled right off the beach to the right of the home on our first day and saw lobsters, a barricuda, angel fish, huge brain coral, and lots of colorful fish. Beware the car barges though! Unsightly barges run all day and into the night right in front of the house (the latest one we saw was around 9:45pm). This is one of the reasons we are giving 4 stars instead of 5. The home is perfectly spacious. The pictures represent the home well although we thought the balcony was off the master (it's actually off a smaller middle upstairs bedroom). The views from the master are what you'd want to see every day! Just beautiful! The bathroom is well appointed with an open-air shower and large free-standing tub. The hot and cold are reveresed in the master shower so caution is advised. We were able to live as we do at home - we did laundry in an up-to-date washer/dryer set, we grilled out on the gas grill on the patio, we ate together in a large kitchen overlooking the bay. A few comments: far left knob on the grill wouldn't turn on; microwave doesn't work; dishwasher is on its last leg; ice maker in the fridge doesn't work nor does the water dispenser. These also contribute to the missing star. We were able to use one small cooler that was available at the house. There were beach chairs but we didn't use or inspect them. You can rent snorkel gear, paddle boards, and kayaks from the managers who also run the motel/inn next door. There were other homes we considered renting that offered those for free but here you have to rent them. Overall, we enjoyed staying in this home with our party of four. The location, views, and spaciousness are all five stars with an overall rating of four stars.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2016
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 24, 2023
Hi A.D Thank you for taking the time to write us a review. We are thrilled that so much at Three Palms pleased you. The Villa location, walking distance to shopping and restaurants combines with our waterfront site to make us a favorite Villa of choice on VRBO/Homeaway. Your perception is important to us and we have addressed the issues that you came across. Dave, Julie and I pride ourselves on maintaining The Villa to the highest standards. Three Palms is in the business of exceeding expectations as the reviews here reflect. Our whole team enjoyed meeting your family and providing our little slice to St. John for you. All of us at the Villa hope to see you back on Island at Three Palms again very soon. Jon Schutt Owner Three Palms
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location, so much space!

Our family LOVED staying at Three Palms for our first ever visit to St. John. There was plenty of space for the nine of us ages 18 months, 5, 14, 19, 27, 28, 29 and mom and pops in our late 40's! The view from the master bedroom was a favorite part for us, ocean during the day and the beautiful star filled sky at night! Everyone having their own room was perfect, the hot tub was a favorite but the best part, the location!!! Close enough to Cruz Bay shopping and restaurants, grocery stores and nightlife. It worked out perfect for our family who didn't always have the same plan in mind for the day or night, those of us that wanted to go into town, perfect little walk. Those that wanted to stay in, the patio was an awesome spot to chill and relax! Jon was great, easy to contact, very responsive and super helpful. Couldn't recommend Three Palms enough!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great house and location!

We loved staying here! The house is beautiful and very well kept. Jon is great and very helpful. Perfect location to town. The house is well equipped with everything you will need. From beach chairs, towels, cooler and floats! We look forward to renting in the future!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful house

The house was clean and close to stores and beaches the view is nice at the villa especially in the morning sipping on some coffee Jon is super nice anything we needed he was right there definitely coming back next year..
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Loved Three Palms House - couples vacation

Four couples stayed at Three Palms and all of us loved it. Having a spacious house on the water was phenomenal. Listen to the waves, having morning coffee on the large patio during sunrise, enjoying the hot tub after dinner or day at the beach we’re some of the favorites. Jon, the host, was awesome and very accommodating. Place is very maintained and kitchen was perfect especially for a group of 8. Never have had 2 wash and 2 dry machines at a property before which helped with a large group. The grouped enjoyed the short special trail walk into town for dinner which took 5-8 mins going to Beach Bar. Jon provided nice beach chairs, towels, coolers for the beach and floats if you want to chill in the water just steps from patio. Overall, house was perfect for the 4 couples and made the trip extra special having our own private location. Thanks again Jon!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 24, 2023
All of the crew that make a stay at Three Palms special appreciate your kind review. Our people work hard to make sure that your stay goes smooth and time on St John is spent trouble free with your family and friends. See you back next year!
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