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Livin' the Dream Studio @ Grande Bay, waterfront Studio in Cruz Bay!

Condo with an outdoor pool, steps from Cruz Bay Beach

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Outdoor dining
Outdoor dining
Property grounds
Aerial view
Living area

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Explore the area

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Cruz Bay, St John
  • Place, Cruz Bay Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Battery
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Trunk Bay
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Airport, St. Thomas (STT-Cyril E. King)
    ‪51 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Studio Main Room

1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed, 1 Crib and 1 Child Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony

About this property

Livin' the Dream Studio @ Grande Bay, waterfront Studio in Cruz Bay!

Condo, Studio unit. king bed + queen cabinet bed, 1 Bath, (Sleeps 2-4)

We are proud to offer you a professionally designed and decorated studio suite in the heart of Cruz Bay. Our condo features hotel quality furnishings and all the amenities expected at a top class resort but with an added sense of privacy. The eat-on deck features stunning views of the Caribbean Sea and islands as well as the mountainside, town, and harbor of the island. We can have a local greeter meet you at the ferry dock if you desire, accompany you to the resort, and answer any questions you may have about the beautiful island of St. John.

The resort features traditional European and Caribbean architecture and modern amenities including swimming pool, hot tub, workout room, and extra large pool deck with ocean views. The location of the resort is unparalleled on the island. You will be located one hundred yards from quaint Cruz Bay town with its many restaurants and shops. Your immediate vicinity will allow access to many exciting and relaxing activities including fishing, sailing, scuba diving, spas, and day trips to neighboring islands. You can hike to the the most beautiful beaches, hire a taxi, or rent a car to explore the island.

This rental may have a parking space available on a first come, first serve basis and is only available with the rental of our Jeep Wrangler 4DR, contact us to check availability of the vehicle and a reserved parking space. If you have a vehicle the property manager will make every attempt to provide a parking space but it is not guaranteed without the rental of our vehicle. There are additional parking options in town close by if you rent a vehicle somewhere else. Video can be provided to show you the locations.

We hope that your stay will rejuvenate your spirit and bring new inspiration to your life and work.
Please let us know if you have any questions.
24 Hour Security is provided.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
A portable crib & highchair available upon request
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Refunds-Owner Cancellation Policy 60 days out, full refund less $250. Less than 60 days out, no refund unless rented at same rate, less $250 and 3%.
Hurricane Policy-No refunds given unless the National Weather Service orders mandatory evacuations in a "Tropical Storm/Hurricane area" (cont.)
(cont) Refund is unused portion of rent.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
On-site 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 that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

St. John

Located in St. John, this condo is in the city centre. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Virgin Islands National Park and Cruz Bay Beach. Scuba diving, snorkelling and power boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking nearby.
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Cruz Bay, St John

What's nearby

  • Cruz Bay Beach - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Battery - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Caneel Bay Beach - 5 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Honeymoon Beach - 7 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Trunk Bay - 14 min drive - 7.3 km

Getting around

  • St. Thomas (SPB-St. Thomas Seaplane Base) - 83 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪High Tide Bar & Seafood Grill - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Cruz Bay Landing - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Woody's Seafood Saloon - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Beach Bar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Upstairs Bar & Grill - ‬5 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Livin' the Dream Studio @ Grande Bay, waterfront Studio in Cruz Bay! have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Livin' the Dream Studio @ Grande Bay, waterfront Studio in Cruz Bay! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Livin' the Dream Studio @ Grande Bay, waterfront Studio in Cruz Bay!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Livin' the Dream Studio @ Grande Bay, waterfront Studio in Cruz Bay!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Livin' the Dream Studio @ Grande Bay, waterfront Studio in Cruz Bay! located?

Located in the heart of St. John, this condo building is within a 10-minute walk of Cruz Bay Beach and Virgin Islands National Park. St John Eco Hike & Snorkel Adventure and St. John Spice are also within 5 minutes.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 119 out of 129 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 129 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 129 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 129 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We recently stayed in the Livin' the Dream Studio @ Grande Bay from Aug 12 - 17. Originally the trip was supposed to end on the 15th but due to Hurricane Erin we were forced to stay an additional 2 days.The Studio is exactly as advertised and couldn't be located in a better location when staying on St. John. Located within walking distance of every restaurant/shop/ferry station in Cruz Bay. Also located within waling distance of local cabs that can take you to any beautiful beach you desire to go to and restaurants like the Windmill Bar which has the best sunsets on island.Carey is also a great host who called me several days leading up to our trip to answer any questions and provided great tips on what we would want to do on island. He was also always available if we needed him and unfortunately because of the last day of our stay and the hurricane we needed to contact him more than either of us likely preferred, but he always answered and accommodated anything we possibly needed from him making what could have been a nightmare return home into a mini inconvenience. The island is beautiful and I can't imagine staying anywhere else on St. John! This is a must stay when visiting!
View from Beach Bar, less than 3 min walk from Grande Bay
View from Deck
View from Deck
View from High Tide, less than 5 min walk from Grande Bay, great breakfast/lunch spot
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denise Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I loved it! It’s close to everything. The room is very clean and well maintained. You have everything you need. The view outside your patio is just beautiful. I highly recommend this place.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Russell H.

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

Great Location

Great location. Walking distant to restaurants, shopping and ferry. Will recommend to all that travel to St. John. Looking to stay here again next summer.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

NYMC75

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

Short stay in Cruz Bay!

Great location, friendly and responsive staff. A wonderful experience all around. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Michelene E.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The floors were dirty and the vent in the ceiling of the bathroom there were 3 -4 mold spots. The beach items were worn and weathered. New items should be bought bc about half the items were not usable.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Geraldine B.

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

Perfect spot

Perfect location. Everything you need in one place, super responsive property management and overall nice people.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah W.

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

Great location!

We appreciated the fact that this property is walking distance to most places we wanted to eat. So, the only driving we did was out to places to hike. Otherwise, to go shopping or grab a bite, we walked, which was perfect! The pool was a perfect temp and the fitness center was equipped with what we needed. Would recommend to anyone!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan M.

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

St. John

The studio was perfect for a couple. Everything in Cruz bay was within walking distance. And the balcony had great views of Cruz bay
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Little paradise

My wife and I truly enjoyed this property. Everything was so clean and convenient to town. The property manager made it very seamless for picking up the keys and was willing to help with everything. I can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kendall W.

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

Cool & convenient!

Had such a nice stay! The owner (Carey) got in touch with me and made it a very personalized trip experience. It was so neat to be so close to town and to walk wherever we needed to go was exactly what we like. Thanks so much!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

DAVID V.

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

Enjoyed our stay very much ,clean,comfortable, great location,stocked

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Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deanna D.

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

Perfect spot to enjoy St. John

Perfect spot and size unit for my husband and I to enjoy a few extra days on St. John. You can't go wrong with any unit in Grande Bay. Recommendations I would extend to the owner, there needs to be another mirror outside the bathroom, it's difficult for two people to get ready and both needing mirrors. It was great that there is an airfryer in the unit but we had no idea how to use it, so the owners manual would have been helpful. Otherwise all was perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff J.

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

Great resort with beautiful views of Cruz Bay!

We own a time share at the Westin but enjoyed staying in the heart of Cruz Bay. Can’t get a better location to all the restaurants, bars and shopping! Owners were great and responsive to any questions we had.. very clean and updated unit. Highly recommend this spot!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather A.

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

Perfect location!

Loved our short stay and will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbra P.

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

Tropical Oasis

A beautiful place to ‘get away’ with all the amenities of home. Communication was key as this was our first time on St John. The Host communicated all info clearly and quickly.Thanks for a great vacation!
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fran F.

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

Great spot in paradise

The condo is in a great location. It is exactly as advertised and has everything you need for a terrific vacation.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark S.

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

Great Stay in Living the Dream Studio

Comfy bed, excellent location and just the basics you need to have a fun time staying in Cruz Bay. The nice coolers and TON of beach toys, chairs, umbrellas, etc. at your disposal were probably the best we've ever had on St. John and were definitely a big plus of the unit. We found the king bed to be quite comfortable as well. Will definitely look at staying again in the future when we are back to visit.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa W.

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

Christmas 2024

Great condition, amazing location and plenty of towels, bath toiletries, laundry & dish soap, plus the important beach items. Highly recommend this property!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jill C.

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

Great location!

Such a great location, we walked to a lot of the restaurants. When we went to the beaches, we were able to walk to a central location to get a taxi. There were towels and coolers in the room, so no need to bring those. Having laundry in the room was great, too! The room was nice and the balcony picture was so great with a view of the boats. Would definitely recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wendy B.

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

Best location!

We have stayed in Saint John 3 times now and this has by far been the best stay. The location was within walking distance to several great restaurants. Our favorite was CAFE ROMA! Nate was a gem and their stuffed shells and filthy martini were winners! The beach bar had great drinks and Live music. We were so comfortable in our studio. Bed and pillows were super. The kitchenette was nicely stocked for making simple meals. The skillet was great for making breakfasts. We grilled several times and used the air fryer to roast potatoes. Ate on the patio and watched the beautiful sunset over the bay! Thank you again Carey for your hospitality and all the pointers! We shall return. I’m pretty sure my tears are made of straight pain killers!!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

kristina m.

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

Perfect piece of paradise!

Beautiful property, so close to everything g important to an STJ experience.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eric O.

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

A Gem in Cruz Bay

This property is a gem! Location is a three minute walk from the passenger ferry in Cruz Bay. Elevator access to the property from the parking garage. Beach supplies included. Property has a generator in case there are power outages. Such friendly and prompt communication. You would be remiss to pass up the opportunity to stay here for an escape to paradise!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

David B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy

Not exactly as described

So it is listed as a Studio and I understand that concept, but it also states 2 bedrooms. The ad they created is confusing due to this. As I was traveling with my 80 year old mother and my older daughter, I took this to mean that one bed would be in the Main portion of the condo and that there was most likely an actual 2nd bedroom (converted small office or something of that nature).This was not true. It was all just one big common area for the four of us. There were no grilling or cooking utensils, no dishwasher or stove as stated. No dish drying rack, patio curtains should be black out, since that's the 2 bedroom area. Only 2 wine glasses, 6 cup coffee pot that I had to make several pots each morning. The list goes on, they just renovated and it's nice but it did not provide a great staying experience. I've stayed at 2 other units at the same property and they were excellent, this one was far from it. Then we asked for an extra blanket for my daughter and the property service guy comes into the condo, goes immediately to the thermostat and gives us an attitude on what it was set on and stated that's why we need an extra blanket, no we needed it so my daughter could have one. My mother was just outside walking and needed to cool down, he's lucky I wasn't present when this happened. Owner wouldn't respond once we brought up the issues. FYI, Listing was changed after we brought this up to them, so they know they were in the wrong. What a terrible experience.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy C.

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

Liv'in the Dream stay

Beautiful property and the owner thought of every hospitality anyone would need. Would love to stay again. Thank you! Nancy
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eva J.

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

Time in St John, USVI

Our stay at the Grande Bay exceeded our expectations. The studio met all of our needs, the kitchen was well equipped, the studio included a washer and dryer which we found very convenient. The short walk to restaurants and shops meant that we didn't need to rent a car for this part of our vacation. We enjoyed the view from the deck each morning watching all of the water activity in Cruz Bay. The pool area was clean and well maintained. This is definitely a property we will return to.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

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