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Garden Suite at Chocolate Hole
| Sleeps | 4 |
| Bedrooms | 1 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Space | 1,500 sq. ft. |
| Property type | house |
| Minimum Stay | 4 nights |
Overview
Bedrooms 1, Bathrooms 1, Sleeps 4
The Garden Suite at Chocolate Hole Bay is a private one-bedroom apartment suite located just outside of town in the quiet neighborhood of Chocolate Hole. It features a King size bed in its air conditioned bedroom and a full size futon in the kitchen/living space. The Garden Suite is well equipped with a full kitchen and has wifi throughout, as well as a washer and dryer.
The Garden Suite has an expansive outdoor living space affording guests the option to bask in the sun while looking at the waters of Chocolate Hole or relax in the shade while lounging on the suite’s comfortable outdoor furniture. And for those of you who like to cook out, the Garden Suite comes with your own Weber grill. The Garden Suite is surrounded by lush plantings, tropical fruit trees and native stonework. Depending on the time of year, you may be able to have a fresh papaya or banana plucked right from the property.
When staying with us, you’ll have everything you need for an unforgettable vacation right at your fingertips. This includes coffee for your mornings, beach towels, beach chairs and a cooler for daytime fun, and comfortable outdoor furniture for you to relax on while watching the stars come out at night.
The Garden Suite is located on the bottom floor of the Down Yonder Villa. But no need to worry, it has its own private entrance that winds down among the fruit trees and its own parking area as well. The Garden Suite is so private and quiet, you will feel like you are the only ones around.
The Garden Suite at Chocolate Hole is a great choice for travelers looking for privacy, an incredible outdoor living space and comfort, all while being close to town. We can almost guarantee that you’ll love the Garden Suite at Chocolate Hole so much, you’ll be booking your next trip before the ferry leaves the dock!
Rates based on double occupancy. Additional guest fees apply. Click "Book Now" for detailed quote.
About Brittany and Robert Gonzales
Want to hear a love story? Once upon a time there was a boy and a girl who lived around the corner from each other in Nashville, Tennessee. It was a good life, but they worked all the time and, sadly, never met. But they shared this crazy dream of someday living on a tropical island. Somehow, some way, the girl moved to St. John in 2010, and the boy found her there when he moved in 2011. They fell in love, got married, bought some real estate and fixed it up real nice, and started Island Abodes!
Brittany MacNealy was born and raised in the Mississippi delta. After college at Mississippi State (Hail State!) she moved to Nashville to run fundraising for a great nonprofit. Her parents will tell you that she dreamed of living at the beach since she was a little girl. So in 2010, after 5 “cold���������� Nashville winters, she moved to St. John to be the Director of Fun at the Westin St. John. For 4 years she oversaw Resort activities and managed the pool and Kid��s Club. It was a great experience and awesome training for Island Abodes’ future GM!
Robert Gonzales was born and raised in New Orleans and moved to Nashville in 1991 for law school at Vanderbilt. As a business lawyer, he specialized in restructuring companies. He worked hard and built a great practice. But ask his long time law partner or mentor and they’ll tell you something like “Robert always said he wouldn’t sit at a desk forever.” Twenty years in Nashville seemed like long enough. So, in 2011 he relocated to the islands he’d been visiting for over 10 years, met Brittany, and the rest is history!
When we����re not helping guests, we love to explore the North Shore on paddle boards and hike the National Park trails with our ��������coconut retriever” Morgan. Brittany also volunteers at Gifft Hill School and the Animal Care Center. And Robert is an ordained minister who officiates beach weddings. He’s also big into tropical fruit farming, so be sure to ask him what’s ripe!
We look forward to welcoming you!
Why Brittany and Robert Gonzales chose Cruz Bay
The location is close to all of Cruz Bay's bars, restaurants and shopping, but far enough away for peace and tranquility. Indoor and outdoor living rooms, native stone work, fruit gardens, easy access just above South Shore Road.
What makes this house unique
Website: www.islandabodes.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/IslandAbodes
Guestbook comments from the owner
What an amazing little place! Vacationing on St. John was so easy and relaxing, and staying at Brittany and Robert's place only made our experience that much nicer. The apartment was filled with things to make our stay more comfortable: beach towels, bug spray, beach chairs, umbrella, cooler, washer and dryer, a Keurig machine, a stocked kitchen (including spices and Rubbermaid containers), plenty of fans for air circulation, an AC unit, and a Roku (with subscriptions!). The layout of the apartment was great, everything was clean and tidy, and Brittany was always in touch and happy to answer any of our questions. We had a great time!
Amenities
Estate Chocolate Hole and Great Cruz Bay House Accommodation and Amenities
- house
- 1500 sq. ft.
- Max. occupancy: 4
- pets considered
- children welcome
- Ocean View
- Family
- Air Conditioning
- Clothes Dryer
- Hair Dryer
- Internet
- Iron & Board
- Linens Provided
- Parking
- Washing Machine
- Coffee Maker
- Dishes & Utensils
- Kitchen
- Microwave
- Oven
- Refrigerator
- Stove
- Toaster
- 1 Bathroom
- 1 Bedroom, Sleeps 4
- Books
- Television
- Deck / Patio
- Lawn / Garden
- Outdoor Grill
- museums
- outlet shopping
- hiking
- tennis
Reviews
Wonderful!
4.9/5 -
(28 traveler reviews)
Awesome
Brittany, Your home is simply adorable. The location is perfect, I have always loved the Chocolate Hole area. It's far enough away from Cruz Bay but yet a simple drive to all the amazing North Shore beaches. The king size comfy bed. The bedroom AC is awesome !! I love the decor and all the welcoming touches. Paul says thanks for the beers lol. I'm enjoying a cup of cappuccino on your amazing deck. Your outdoor space, for a studio unit, is AWSOME!!!!!! I love sitting outside, nice breeze, and watching the boats sail by.
Thank you for being such a pleasure to work with. From the start of the booking process to checking in and checking out. I truly appreciate you letting us have a "late" check out since our next home is not avail either till 3:00.
If I ever have friends needing a studio unit, I will definitely sending them your way.
Much Thanks,
Donna and Paul
PS - all the best with your little bundle of joy!
Relax in Paradise
What a great property. Just a mile or two out of downtown, the Garden Suite provides plenty of charm and opportunity to relax and stay cool. The best part is undoubtedly the twisty back walk that leads you past a tree of friendly iguanas and other tropical flora to a massive back porch and patio that has a view of the distant waters. The bedroom with AC and adjoining bathroom is nice and clean and the kitchen gives you some flexibility to cook at home if you want to. The only negative is the lack of a dresser for your clothes. Overall, thumbs up!!
Secluded getaway
Perfect place to stay on St. John. Convenient drive to town but felt secluded due to the lovely tropical landscape. Communication with Brittany was outstanding with almost immediate response. We especially enjoyed the outdoor patio area but could have used better lighting when barbecuing. Kitchen was nicely equipped. We didn't run the a/c during our stay because there was a nice breeze. We will definitely stay here when we visit St. John again.
Quiet spot for vacationers
A nice apartment for a couple. The inside is small but has everything you need and the outside patio is large and beautiful. Lots of gorgeous shrubbery and a beautiful view of the Caribbean. Very private setting. We would definitely recommend it.
Great Place to Stay with Added Value
I stayed at the Garden Suite with my wife and toddler. The property is not within walking distance of downtown or the beach, however, we found this to be a non-issue.....AND we saved a ton of money! Garden Suite is a quick taxi ride to downtown, or a short drive by rental car. Our first trip to St. John we stayed downtown, without a rental car, and really didn't get to explore the island. We found that renting a jeep was the only way to go. All the really good beaches are on the North shore and there are a ton of things to see that require transportation. Our experience staying at the Garden Suite was fantastic. The property is located right below the owners house, but is totally separate, private, and very quite. The owners are absolutely wonderful and provided a lot of added value to our trip. Brittany and Robert provided advice on everything you need to know to have fun and save money at the same time. Brittany was enthusiastic and happy to help us navigate all the choices---food, sites, beaches, etc. I found this personal touch to be invaluable! The apartment is very nice and very clean. There is a full kitchen with a Ninja blender and Keurig coffee maker, and all the stuff you need to eat at home---eating out every meal on St. John will cost you more than accommodations or airfare. The bathroom is spacious and has everything you need. The property is up on a hill and gives you a view of the bay (Chocolate Hole) from the balcony, which is absolutely fantastic. The balcony is beautiful with lots of stone work and is the entire length of the apartment. It has all the furniture you need to relax and hang out, and has a BBQ grill as well. The owners also provided snorkeling gear, beach chairs, and a cooler. Great property and great customer service...we will definitely be staying here again on our next trip.
So peaceful!
I had an amazing stay in the Garden Suite! The full kitchen gave me the option to cook meals at the unit with the full sized refrigerator, oven, microwave, Ninja blender, Keurig coffee maker, and so much more. Robert and Brittany even provided regular coffee, decaf coffee, and tea for each night of my stay. The bathroom is spacious and included a hair dryer, shampoo, conditioner, and body wash. It was everything I needed and more! My favorite part about the unit was the patio. The patio is as large as the inside of the unit with comfortable lounging chairs, a grill, and a table and chairs for outdoor dining. I spent most of my time lounging outside! I also loved the washer and dryer, beach chairs, cooler, beach umbrella, and snorkel gear in the unit! The Garden Suite at Chocolate Hole has a great location. There is a grocery store very close by and driving to town takes only a few minutes. All of the North Shore beaches were easy to get to as well from the unit. I absolutely loved my stay in paradise and I'm already planning to come back! :)
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- Rates based on double occupancy. Additional guest fees apply after two guests.
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