Cactus Flower Cottage is a charming 1-bedroom cottage nestled in Fish Bay, one of St. John's quietest neighborhood. Built amoungst 200 year old ruins still visable on property. Enjoy fresh papaya, coconut and other fruit from trees throughout the gardens when in season. A 10-minute ride from Cruz Bay on paved roads. The cottage includes a full kitchen, covered deck, outside private native stone shower, established landscaping, air-conditioning in the bedroom, cable TV, high-speed internet, solar hot water, water view of Fish Bay and the Caribbean Sea. Guests at the cottage have full use of the pool, which is adjacent to the main house. North Shore Beach access is a 5-10 minute drive. South Shore Beaches, historic ruin sites and National Park Trails are walking distance. Vehicle rental is strongly recommended. Taxi service is also easy.
Cactus Flower Cottage - a Charming Quiet Retreat with Ocean View
- Cottage900 sq. ft.
- Bedrooms1
- Sleeps2
- Bathrooms1
- Half Baths0
- Min Stay4 - 5 nights
Cottage, 1 bedroom, 1 full bathroom, sleeps 2
Bedrooms
Property Manager
Contact Joe and Tina
- Speaks:
- english
- Calendar last updated:
- Oct 18, 2018
About Contact Joe and Tina
Joe is a licensed contractor on St John. Tina is a Finance Manager and Real Estate Agent. Our combined family includes 3 daughters who attend college and highschool in the Carolinas. And a son who works and lives in Charlotte, NC. Joe has lived on St. John since 1974 when his parents moved here with their 7 kids. Two siblings and his parents still live on St. John. Tina has lived on St John since 2004 and previously in the 80’s.
Why Contact Joe and Tina chose Fish Bay
Joe found a unique piece of property with historical ruins and pictured building his dream home. He first designed and built Cactus Flower to live in. The cottage has all custom woodworking throughout. He and Tina now live in the main house that he also designed and built. Joe and Tina also own the adjoining property.
What makes this Cottage unique
The cottage and main villa encompass 250 year old ruins. Together with the adjoining property, there are fruit trees and gardens to enjoy.
Amenities
- Internet
- Air Conditioning
- Satellite or Cable
- Washer & Dryer
- Parking
- TV
- No Smoking
Bathrooms
- 1 Bathroom
- Outdoor Shower
Location Type
- BeachWalking distance to some south shore beaches.
- Near The Ocean
- Rural
- Mountain View
- Ocean ViewCottage overlooks the south shoreline and St. Croix
- Water ViewCottage overlooks the Caribbean Sea
Theme
- Away From It All
Meals
- Guests provide their own meals
General
- Internet
- Telephone
- Linens Provided
- Washing Machine
- Clothes Dryer
- Parking
- Air Conditioning
- Towels Provided
- Wireless Internet
- Hair Dryer
- Parking Off Street
- Living Room
Kitchen
- Coffee Maker
- Refrigerator
- Oven
- Microwave
- Cooking Utensils
- Stove
- Toaster
- Ice Maker
- Stove
- Dishes & Utensils
- Kitchen
Dining
- Dining Area
- Dining
- comfy seating for 4 people
Entertainment
- Television
- Satellite / Cable
- CD Player
- DVD Player
- Books
Outside
- Patio
- Balcony
- Beach Chairs
- Beach Towels
- Small Cooler
- Wood Deck
- Outdoor Grill Gas
- Outdoor Grill
- Porch / Veranda
- Unscreened Porch / Veranda
- Deck / Patio
- Lanai / Gazebo
- Outdoor Furniture
- Deck Furniture
- Porch Furniture
Suitability
- wheelchair inaccessible
Pool / Spa
- Communal PoolPool is shared with owners and guests in neighboring units.
Attractions
- recreation center
- bay/sound
- forests
- library
- museums
- playground
- churches
- reefs
- restaurants
- ruins
- waterfalls
- health/beauty spa
- festivals
Leisure Activities
- scenic drives
- walking
- eco tourism
- beachcombing
- bird watching
- gambling casinos
- horseback riding
- boating
- shelling
- shopping
- wildlife viewing
- photography
Local Services & Businesses
- ATM/bank
- fitness center
- groceries
- laundromat
- Babysitter
- massage therapist
- medical services
Sports & Adventure Activities
- deepsea fishing
- swimming
- sailing
- fishing
- wind-surfing
- scuba diving or snorkeling
- surfing
- tennis
- fly fishing
- hiking
- jet skiing
- snorkeling
- sound/bay fishing
- parasailing
- snorkeling/diving
House Rules
Check-in: 3:00 PM
Check-out: 10:00 AM
Cancellation Policy
100% refund if canceled at least 60 days before arrival date.
26 Reviews
Comfortable and quiet
Very comfortable bed. Property is great for a couple. Very glad we had the AC in bedroom as it was hot for October. Kitchen could use a few more things if you do much cooking. This was mentioned to Tina, and she agreed to supply them. The cottage is in a good location - far enough from Cruz Bay to be quiet - but easy access to the market, shops and beaches.
We would stay there again.
Clean/lots of space/beautiful property
We stayed at the cottage during the 4th of July week and end of Carnival! It was perfect being far enough away from all of the noise and commotion but still close enough that we could make a quick drive into town. The house is perfect for what we needed. Nice and open, huge porch, ac in the bed room cooled us down really quick! Host were nice and friendly and answered our question really quick on the app and via text. I wouldn't have changed a single thing about our trip and if they'll have us back would love to rent from you again!
Comfortable home - good location
We had booked this house and trip before the hurricanes - we were happy to hear that it did not sustain a lot of damage. Arrived on a Tuesday afternoon - driving directions that were provided by Tina were great. I loved the big deck that I enjoyed in the mornings watching the butterflies and lizards, and loved the outdoor shower. AC only in the bedroom but only used it one night. With all the windows and doors open, there was plenty of breeze through the house. Cooked dinner in one night using the grill. Appreciated the beach chairs, coolers and washer/dryer. Perfect house for two and quick drive into town and/or the beaches. It’s a great house at a reasonable price. Joe and Tina are around if you need them but you have your privacy. Thanks for sharing your house with us!
A beautiful cottage and great location
Joe and Tina, the owners of Cactus Flower Cottage, were spectacular hosts during our weeklong stay on St John. The cottage was spotless, and the furnishings attractive and comfortable . We have been to St John many times, always renting through VRBO. I highly recommend Cactus Flower Cottage and we will definitely return!
Peaceful. Great Location. Great cottage
The island is still beautiful. The people are wonderful. Cottga eis is just like the pictures. Even better than expected. Hosts excellent. Will be back again.
Lovely cottage to get away from the hustle and bustle of Cruz Bay
My wife and I rented Cactus Flower cottage for our destination wedding/honeymoon. Joe and Tina were very helpful from the start and made the check in process very easy which was greatly appreciated due to the hectic nature of traveling to the St. John. Throughout our stay the cottage functioned as our home base as we headed out to our various daily activities. My favorite thing about the courage was how quiet and peaceful it was compared to some of the more crowded areas. The amenities were great especially the beach equipment that we would have had to rent otherwise. A rental Jeep was necessary to get around as we were to far away to catch a cab to town. Overall I would recommend Cactus Flower cottage to anyone who wants to go to St. John but would like some space in between activities.
Map
Ask about Jeep Rental and Boat/Charter Day Trips.
Hiking trails walking distance from Cottage!