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Private Pool overlooking ocean, large deck on Estate Property. Great Privacy.

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A stone staircase surrounded by lush greenery and a stone wall.
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A covered outdoor area with a table and chairs, a white railing, and a view of the ocean and hills.
A coastal house with a blue roof, surrounded by tropical plants and flowers.
Two white Adirondack chairs facing a swimming pool with a view of the ocean and greenery.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.
  • Games
    A rare find - enjoy a variety of games available on-site.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Great Cruz Bay
2 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Balcony or patio
  • Private pool
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet

Explore the area

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St. John, United States Virgin Islands
  • Place, Chocolate Hole
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Chocolate Hole Beach
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Great Cruz Bay
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Airport, St. Thomas (STT-Cyril E. King)
    ‪54 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Private Pool overlooking ocean, large deck on Estate Property. Great Privacy.

The villa has a swimming pool, expanded deck with Pergola, and an outside eating area you can enjoy while looking at the beautiful ocean waters of Hart Bay.

We are located on St. John’s beautiful south shore, Pura Vida (Pure Life), is a beautiful island home and private estate situated on 1.5 acres. The villa is surrounded by a profusion of native landscaping and historical Dutch ruins. Our villa's plateau location makes for lots of lovely island breezes with wonderful ocean views of Hart Bay and Chocolate Hole Bay.

Pura Vida boasts a wonderful floor plan and a downright glorious screened sitting area where you can sit and enjoy a good book or a nap. The two bedroom suites are private and tastefully appointed with all new furnishings and air conditioning for warm nights. Each bedroom has an en suite bathroom with tiled showers and glass walls, which will make you feel right at home.

Great for two couples or a family of four!

An easy drive from town and top-notch beaches, Pura Vida is an excellent choice for experiencing St. John. Returning home after a long day in the sun, you can cool down in the pool, or have a cocktail on the expanded deck, under the Pergola, or relax in the comfortable great room, prepare an island specialty dinner in the fully loaded kitchen, or enjoy a cool drink in the breeze while you watch the beautiful sunsets of St. John before rolling down the hill for a taste of Cruz Bay’s laid back night life.

Explore the 1.5 acres of history on this one-of-a-kind property. Imagine life in the 1700's as you explore the ruins and many fascinating aspects of this property. With a 270 degree view of water, this property is unlike any other.

Sit in the screened porch and watch hummingbirds explore the native vegetation, enjoy the community of iguanas that peacefully traverse the landscape and live in harmony at Pura Vida.

Additionally, the Chocolate Hole Community has a wonderful walking/hiking trail to Hart Bay. Just past our driveway (around the bend) there is a path on the left that will lead you through the canopy of trees to the beach. Take your coffee and stroll through the woods until you reach the beach with it's beautiful gentle breezes.
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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights
Please leave the house keys in the bowl on the island and leave the door unlocked.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Lost key fee - $50

Important information

You need to know

Property # 3719893
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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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

About the area

St. John

Located in St. John, this holiday home 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. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and hiking nearby.
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St. John, United States Virgin Islands

What's nearby

  • Rendezvous Bay - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Chocolate Hole - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Chocolate Hole Beach - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Sunset Beach - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Great Cruz Bay - 18 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • St. Thomas (SPB-St. Thomas Seaplane Base) - 60 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Trunk Bay Beach Bar - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Maho Crossroads - ‬27 min drive
  • ‪Cruz Bay Landing - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Shambles - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Longboard - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Private Pool overlooking ocean, large deck on Estate Property. Great Privacy. have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Private Pool overlooking ocean, large deck on Estate Property. Great Privacy.?

As of 21 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Private Pool overlooking ocean, large deck on Estate Property. Great Privacy. on 15 Nov 2026 start from ÂŁ1,630, 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.

Is Private Pool overlooking ocean, large deck on Estate Property. Great Privacy. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Private Pool overlooking ocean, large deck on Estate Property. Great Privacy.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Private Pool overlooking ocean, large deck on Estate Property. Great Privacy.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Private Pool overlooking ocean, large deck on Estate Property. Great Privacy.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Private Pool overlooking ocean, large deck on Estate Property. Great Privacy. located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Chocolate Hole Beach and 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Virgin Islands National Park. Chocolate Hole and Rendezvous Bay are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 116 out of 127 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 127 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 127 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 127 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 127 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The owner was very responsive to all questions. Location was great, pool was awesome! Glad they have a generator now!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house had amazing views and Jovanna, the property manager, was absolutely incredible. 10/10
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
very nice, good location, interesting site history, well stocked. would certainly consider staying their again.
Stayed 11 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
What a beautiful home and surroundings. Wondered more about the history of this property because of oldruins and such.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was great
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
If you are into history, this property is for you! Such a cool piece of property with ancient ruins to explore. The flowering trees and bushes are gorgeous and really make for a relaxing place to unwind. The pool and deck are made for relaxing, ocean viewing, and star gazing. The house is super cozy and has plenty of room to feel comfortable. The kitchen is well-equipped to dine in or blend up a cold refreshing beverage or three. The location of the property is super convenient to the markets, hiking, beaches and shopping. Communication was great with the property manager, Jo! We can’t wait to visit again.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quiet comfortable place to stay

One of the best vacation rentals I've ever had - very clean and well equipped for a perfect week on St John.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great vacation

Perfect location and beautiful view
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Really lovely property!!

My wife and I spent a week here and loved it. The pool and view are particularly awesome :)
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful home!

Beautiful villa, great location, great views, all modern amenities! Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 15 nights in Dec 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Jul 2023
Valeria - thanks for the return trip! We are glad you had a great stay. Hope to see you staying with us again in the future. Thanks John
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great house! 2nd bedroom is only accessible from outside.

Great stay. Beautiful property.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

St John’s vacation

Wonderful week in St John. Our accommodation was prefect. Highly recommend it.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Nov 2024
Phil - thank you for the review - we are glad your crew enjoyed your stay, and hope to see you return in the future. John
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful Place!

Beautiful spacious home overlooking the sea. Well equipped kitchen. Very convenient to get to town or the beach. Would stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Jul 2023
Hi Robin - we are so happy that you enjoyed your stay - we love Pura Vida and feel that it is a very special place. We'd love to have you back again. Thanks John
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

St John

Nice place, great view, loved the pool.
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Home !

Love St. John and I hope to get this property next time we visit. Everything was lovely!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Chocolate Hole

We had a wonderful stay! The place was exactly what we were looking for. Nice quiet spot, plenty of privacy, nice view, and the pool was a big plus. Would recommend to anyone.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful

Great location. Views are wonderful. No complaints, we loved it all!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Jul 2023
Miranda - we are glad you enjoyed your stay! Thanks for the review. John
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing vacation

My husband and I recently stayed at Pura Vida. We had a wonderful stay. The property is as described. We found the location convenient. The home was well equipped.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Highly recommended

We enjoyed everything with our stay. The crew was excellent to work with and answered any questions we had. The location was ideal. The house, pool and grounds were impeccably kept up.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent

Excellent
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful property

Our stay at Pura Vida was lovely. The property and house are beautiful, and the views are stunning. Our kids loved having access to a pool and the house had everything we needed to eat in when we wanted to. We hope to come back soon!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Chocolate Hole Paradise!

Amazing property and location, close to Cruz Bay, but very private at the same time. We loved the walking trails to Hart Bay and Chocolate Hole! We will certainly be back again!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Jul 2023
Reid - thanks for the 5 star review! We'd love to have you stay with us again. John
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful property

This is a beautiful property and comfortable house. We have stayed here several times and love the addition of the pool! It is very conveniently located near a grocery store and a short drive to Cruz Bay and the Shore beaches. Highly recommend.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful View

My Wife and I throughly enjoyed our stay. The location was close to downtown shopping and restaurants. We visited several beaches with ease and loved returning to the pool at the home to cool off. Highly recommend the home and host.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful in every way! Pura Vida is comfortable and elegant.

This property has everything you need. Views for days, great location, comfort, charm, history. Pura Vida is the most beautiful and relaxing property we've ever stayed on in St John. You won't be disappointed.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Jul 2023
Tamika - thank you for taking the time to write such a wonderful review! We are so glad you enjoyed all the aspects of Pura Vida that we love so much. We hope you will return again. Thanks John & Maura Kelly

About the host

Hosted by John & Maura Kelly

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After finding St. John several years ago on an anniversary trip - and falling in love immediately - we were thrilled to purchase this wonderful and historic home in Chocolate Hole. Our villa is set on an extremely unique piece of property, with tremendous privacy, yet fantastic ocean views as well.

We live in Myrtle Beach, SC and have 8 children together - all 8 are now in college or beyond. We travel to St. John as frequently as we can as this is our favorite place in the world!

We love our Island home and we know you will love it also. We are particularly excited to have built a pool on our property - a dream we've had since purchasing it in 2013.

John & Maura Kelly

Why they chose this property

We chose this property because it is extremely unique for St. John. While all properties are beautiful on this island, this house caught our attention immediately as we drove up the long driveway, past the historic ruins to the expansive yard and surroundings. It is truly a private sanctuary in which to enjoy the island and all it has to offer. Additionally, the location is absolutely ideal for getting to Cruz Bay and the North Shore beaches.

What makes this property unique

The open floor plan is ideal for a gathering or simply relaxing and viewing the ocean. Enjoy the walking trail to Hart Bay. The screened sitting area is ideal for a late afternoon cocktail, for sitting and enjoying a book, or for taking a nice nap while enjoying glorious breezes and viewing the lovely landscaping. It's a very quick trip to Cruz Bay - great for an evening of dinner or activity. The house is equipped with everything you will need for a wonderful vacation - beach chairs, coolers, snorkel equipment, and a fully stocked kitchen in which you can prepare any meal of your choosing.

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