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Walk To St. John's Beautiful North Shore Beaches!Newly Renovated/AirConditioned

Waterfront holiday home with kitchen and patio

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The view from the deck across to the National Park, with Tortola in the distance
Great room
Living area
Dining
Room

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
3 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 61950 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

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st. john, vi
  • Place, Virgin Islands National Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Francis Bay Trail
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Francis Bay
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, St. Thomas (STT-Cyril E. King)
    ‪72 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Outdoor shower

Bathroom 4

Toilet · Outdoor shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Walk To St. John's Beautiful North Shore Beaches!Newly Renovated/AirConditioned

Odin, Norse god of wind, surveyed everything in his realm from his throne - Lidskjalf. At Lidskjalf at Annaberg, you will survey the untouched beauty of St. John's north shore as it was hundreds of years ago when the first seafaring gods came upon it.

Walk to three National Park beaches from this wonderful island home. Francis Bay beach is five minutes away on foot, Little Maho beach a more invigorating fifteen minute hike, and Leinster Bay beach an easy ten minute stroll along the water. Some of the best snorkeling can be found off Leinster point and Waterlemon Cay, so bring your mask and fins!

Three queen bedrooms and four bathrooms with two outdoor showers complement the huge great room/kitchen, which boasts a wall of picture perfect views. The bedrooms are all very private, with each having its own flat panel tv, A/C, sea view, and sitting area just outside a sliding glass door.

Pretend you are Christopher Columbus looking at the untouched National Park bays and hillsides or watch your favorite channel on satellite TV and check email and Facebook with WiFi.

Either way, be prepared to experience the true St. John--its stunning beauty and incomparable beaches!
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Sea view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
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

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

St. John

Located on the waterfront, this holiday home is in Maho Bay Quarter, a neighbourhood in St. John. While the natural beauty of Virgin Islands National Park and Cinnamon Bay Beach can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore Tortola Cruise Ship Port. Kayaking and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and ecotours nearby.
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What's nearby

  • Virgin Islands National Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Francis Bay Trail - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Francis Bay - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Annaberg Plantation - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Maho Beach - 6 min drive - 2.7 km

Getting around

  • St. Thomas (SPB-St. Thomas Seaplane Base) - 79 min drive

Restaurants

  • Admiral’s Bar
  • ‪Shambles - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Greengo’s - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪Maho Crossroads - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Paddle-In Tiki Bar - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Walk To St. John's Beautiful North Shore Beaches!Newly Renovated/AirConditioned pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Walk To St. John's Beautiful North Shore Beaches!Newly Renovated/AirConditioned?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Walk To St. John's Beautiful North Shore Beaches!Newly Renovated/AirConditioned?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Walk To St. John's Beautiful North Shore Beaches!Newly Renovated/AirConditioned?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Walk To St. John's Beautiful North Shore Beaches!Newly Renovated/AirConditioned located?

Located in Maho Bay Quarter, this holiday home is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Francis Bay and 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Virgin Islands National Park. Virgin Islands Coral Reef National Monument and Annaberg Plantation are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 35 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 35 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 35 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 35 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 35 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mark g.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

D Z.

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

Family getaway

Beautiful view, rustic, near beautiful beaches .
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Staci W.

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

Great house great location

Enjoyed being so close to the beaches. Great house for 3 couples. Nice separate space and the outdoor space is great
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott M.

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

House was a little in need of upgrades but price was reflective of that

Had a great time! Loved the location and set up for our three couples, it is in the national forest which is wonderful but does come with the rustic accommodations that go with that, Luciah was very responsive and a pleasure to deal with, saint John truly is a beautiful place!
Stayed 12 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan M.

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

Just what we wanted

Really a great set up for older kids to spread out and relax.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

emily o.

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

Beautiful ocean and islands view

We really enjoyed our stay. My son loved the outdoor shower (he is 9). My husband and I enjoyed the deck views while sipping on our morning coffee. House was comfortable and cool. Very quiet area of the island and extremely close to amazing beaches on the North Shore. Highly recommend for vacations with family and/or friends.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth J.

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

Secluded getaway

If you like to be away from the hustle and bustle on vacation, this is the place to go. You're not so far that you can't get what you need, but you don't have people right up against you while you're trying to relax. We loved it, the views were spectacular and the hospitality was exceptional.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Quiet, Cozy, Scenic

Our stay was simply amazing. The home was perfect for our family. Three private bedrooms with comfy beds. All the amenities and services needed. The setting and scenery was breathtaking looking out and the British Virgin Islands over emerald waters. Sunrises and sunsets exactly as you would dream in your best dreams. Great location close to the best beaches in the world. World class beaching and snorkeling and hiking? Just wonderful!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Adam K.

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

Wonderful house, wonderful view

We had a great time at the house. We are hikers/walkers, and there were nice walks in both directions, Frances Bay and beach on one side, and Leinster bay on the other. We hiked up to the Murphy house several times. The kitchen is well equipped, great dining deck and next to that is a covered deck and a sunbathing area. 3 bedrooms, all with outdoor access and views. Having laundry on site is a real plus. This is the 3rd place we have rented on St John and definitely the best.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jeff Y.

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

Great house and location

The home is perfect for a grown family for a stay near the water. You can walk to Francis Bay and the deck overlooks Leinster Bay. We could have spent a week just lounging on the deck, but the beaches are too beautiful to miss. Recent improvements of a roof over the outdoor dining and a lattice roof over a portion of the outdoor sitting area make it an absolutely perfect place to spend a morning and/or evening. The managers are also very responsive and came right out when we had a minor problem with the safe. We’ve been staying in this area for over 20 years and have already booked our return. St.John and this home are gems.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cheis V.

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

Quiet retreat

Wonderful peaceful house. Well positioned on the island. Super close to Maho and Francis bay. Great porch for relaxing morning time. Pictures are accurate and no other houses right on top of you. House is clean. Kitchen utensils a little sparse or broken. Make sure to bring spices for cooking if you plan on cooking in but rest of experience far out shadows nitpicking’s about kitchen.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

cindy b.

Great Vacation!

Loved this house... Family (husband, me, 2 daughters 18/20) rented this house for a week in March 2015. LOVED it! St John's Properties (Andretti) very helpful... House is very nice - had everything we needed. The location is great - hiked every morning at 6 folllowed by an early swim with the turtles/rays at the beach down the road. Walked to Francis beach - beautiful. Lots of beaches a short drive... Great snorkeling at a few different reefs within walking distance. Played tennis at caneel bay and used their facilities as well. Will definitely be returning....

6/10 Okay

Bruce L.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in, communication

VRBO be aware

We were double booked because the property manager said their booking software didn’t talk to the VBRO software. The manager did find us other accommodations, but we didn’t find out until 1day before vacation. Caused a lot of last minute stress. Accommodations were no where close to original location.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian B.

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

An unforgettable week in a fantastic location.

My family of 4, with 2 teens, stayed had an incredible week on St John. The villa was fantastic, most specifically the deck with breathtaking views, the well appointed villa, and truly the perfect location; walk to Francis Bay, hike to Watermelon Cay, only minutes from North Shore Beaches, and close enough to Coral Bay and Salt Pond. The first evening after check in, we walked to Francis Bay and were swimming with turtles within minutes prior to an epic sunset. The property managers, Luciah and her husband, were amazingly helpful, responsive, and just lovely people. Meeting them added to our enjoyment of the week. Ask them anything! I wish I had asked a few more because the villa is so well equipped with cooking staples, beach and snorkeling gear that we could have packed a little lighter had we known. The listing could be updated to mention some of these amenities?Some things about the place could use a little updating and paint refresh. But as is, it's the perfect place at the right price point.One major thing of note, two of the bedrooms are en suite rooms detached from the main 1 bedroom house. One of these rooms turned out to be unusable for us as it was down under a deck and felt too dark and remote (an isolated feeling, which could be great for certain groups especially couples!!) for my teen son. He opted to sleep on the couch for the week instead. So, that was a slight bummer but did not detract from our incredible week on the island. We will return. Thank you
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

John F.

Disliked: Communication

Not What It Used To Be

We have stayed at this property 7 different times previously and have enjoyed our stays. With each stay we seen some wear and tear. We feel that the home needs some over due maintenance. The air conditioner in the main house wasn’t working and needs to be replaced per the tech that came out. He did get it running but it was barely cooling the room. The main house was infested with mosquitos and was almost unusable. We did find some insect spray and tried that but it didn’t really help much. The washer and dryer are past needing replacement. The washer spin cycle was very finicky and not functioning properly. The house was clean and has a good variety of kitchen cooking equipment. It is sad to see the house that we have enjoyed so much needing some substantial TLC.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Rob B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Lidskjalf at Annaberg

We have been to St. Johns many times. This property was very secluded and quiet with a nice view. The property was clean and consist of 3 bungalows. The problem was on the first night we lost power on the lower level. The a/c worked and that was it. We called and they were very nice and prompt to investigate the issue but it was not fixed during our stay. The lower level has outdoor showers and was very difficult to do anything down there without electric. When the staff was investigating the power problem they knocked out the a/c in another upper level bungalow. That was unresolved for the rest of our trip. The TV's worked, but none of the remotes worked. Stations had to be changed by hand. The power outage downstairs also eliminated the patio lighting and the lights to see as you were going down the stairs. Other than that the bugs were very bad. St John has really changed since our last visit, Coral Bay is wiped out with few places to eat. Getting food was difficult, they have built more homes and no parking in Cruz Bay. Most places to eat required at least 2 day notice for a reservation.
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Glenn K.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Love the property but needs some TLC

First off the property was beautiful and close to the nicest beaches on the island. House was beautiful, private and nicely laid out. Francis Bay was a short 5 minute walk. The house has so much potential, but like prior reviews needs some TLC. Full transparency We dealt with 4-5 power outages, none longer then 4 hours but still disruptive when trying to shower preparing to go out and just getting back from beach. Communication of the outages by WAPA was never really accurate. Adding a generator would be a nice touch knowing the island is prone to outages. Bugs, sure there were mosquitos and such, but the fact they were in the house was a bit of a downer. The doors and other imperfections to the main and secondary living areas had gaps around the seals in them that must allow the mosquitos to get in unless there is another way I could not see. This was troublesome for those trying to sleep while getting kamikazed by mosquitoes. We also had geckos in the house which i didn't mind as I am sure they controlled the bug count some, but the 3 girls were terrified, mainly seeing the gecko poop everywhere. Door locks need to be replaced. Always a struggle getting back into the house trying to get the locks to unlock. Pictures online must be very outdated as the bathrooms and such look 10-15 years older then the pictures. Wear and tear is evident, but the bones of the house are good.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christina C.

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

Quiet Escape with Gorgeous Views

This home worked great for our family of five (three teenagers) on our first visit to St. John. The location, view, and outdoor space were stellar. Easy walk to Francis Bay and amazing stargazing from the deck at night. A few thoughts: --The primary bedroom/bathroom is in a separate little cottage, which is nice and private, but be aware that there are NO window coverings at all, so if you aim to sleep in, you may want to bring some sleep masks. The other bedrooms have blinds. The (major) upside is that you wake up to gorgeous sunrises and a view of the BVIs! --Drinking water: Water is from a cistern and they recommend not drinking it (but fine for cooking and showering). By the end of the week we had accumulated a RIDICULOUS amount of plastic water bottles and discovered there is nowhere to recycle them. It would be good to know if is a better way to get drinking water (in larger/reusable jugs?) --There were lots of little biting gnats/mosquitos that made sitting outside less appealing than we would have thought (we ended up eating inside vs at the gorgeous outdoor table a few times). Definitely bring some bug spray (we also found some left behind by previous guests). --There are two outdoor showers but no shower in the lower level bedroom (which is separate from the main house). The outdoor showers were a bit dirty with bugs, etc. so our teen daughters shared a bathroom with us. No big deal but might be helpful to know. --Management was friendly and responsive.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Anne H., Washington DC

Comfortable, quiet and beautiful

I think Deb from Atlanta's review for January 2014 is spot on. The house is well kept, well appointed, well laid out, and distinctive with lots of character. The decks include about six different areas and the house is quite capacious. I echo the caution that the railings are low for small children. The waves at the west end of Mary Creek lap gently and you hear them in the distance, the area is quiet and with low traffic, the roads to the property are great for walking to Francis Bay, about a quarter mile, or about .6 miles to Leinster Bay lot where you hike another half mile to the Leinster bay beach and Waterlemon Cay. This area has great snorkeling, and the area to the west, the coast on the way to the Cay, is also good snorkeling. At the mouth of Mary Creek is a well kept secret, I think: a beautiful coral garden with corals of various types, some not so commonly seen. Also unique and unmentioned in guide books are the mangroves in Mary Creek, which while not quite the ones at Hurricane Hole, are very beautiful and interesting and a great example of this ecosystem. When winds stay calm, the water clears and if you bring a flashlight, you'll really see some interesting fish and coral, as well. The point of course is that all of this is in walking distance, not to mention Francis Bay and Maho Bay, and these are places on the less-travelled north shore. In the mornings before 9 and after about 4:30, the parking lots at the beaches were empty. We are not St John regulars, but we were very happy with this house as our first accommodation and feel fortunate to have chosen so well. You have to have a Jeep; we rented from Varlack and were very happy with their professionalism, especially when our car developed problems. The North Shore is distant and quiet and you have to make a 20 minute drive to town for its facilities, but the quiet, the beautiful views and night sky, and the privacy, surrounded by undeveloped land, was wonderful and for us, entirely worth the drive. The house does have essentially four separate bedroom areas, one a small room for children that they do not advertise, and one shower is al fresco, the best view I've ever had while showering! I thought the Andretti and BJ were generous and helpful in getting us settled, helping us find the grocery, etc on our first day. I recommend this house very highly.

8/10 Good

JOAN C., Morris County New Jersey

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

Turtles Everywhere

What a great location. So close to aMaho Bay
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kenna R.

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

Wonderful time

We have stayed at the house many times over the last 34 years. Wonderful spot for a quite stay with family. Love it!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mark F.

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

This place is gorgeous!!!

First of all Bianca the property manager was awesome!! She met us at the ferry, and guided us to one of the local grocery stores and then to the property! She was extremely responsive to any questions we had. She really helped make our trip incredible. The house is very nice, and the water views are exquisite! You are truly within walking distance to one of the many beaches! It never got old looking out over the water!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

North shore beauty and solitude

Estate Annaberg was perfect for our week long stay. The home had some nice, useful touches including being well lit, beach/snorkel gear and chairs, an amazing patio overlooking Leinster Bay and all the quiet and solitude a family could want along with access to great beaches both walking and driving. If you like being off the beaten path and in a nicely appointed place, this is it. We did notice a few extra live and dead bugs, but that is to be expected in a home within the jungle there. Loved this property! Will come again!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2021

8/10 Good

John B.

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

Great stay near Francis Bay

We had a great time and really enjoyed our stay at Lidskjalf. The house was nice with air conditioning in all rooms, which is especially nice in July. As others have mentioned, it’s a tropical island and there are some minor problems with bugs and critters, but nothing bad and there was bug spray provided. The location was perfect for us. It’s 20-25 minutes to Cruz Bay and 15 minutes to Coral Bay and a 5-10 minute walk to our favorite beach, Francis Bay Beach. Francis Bay has really good snorkeling. The reef is not as big as some, but there is a good mix of sea grass beds and coral reef which means a great variety of life. We saw stingrays, turtles, octopi, squid, a spotted eagle ray, and countless species of fish. We had a great time. I don’t have much criticism to make of the property. If I were to nitpick, it would be that there was a little maintenance that needs to be done, a cabinet door that wouldn’t stay on its hinges and a lack of any tools with which to fix it. There were other items that seemed tired and could use attention, but it’s an island and things suffer from the climate. Understand that and you will be a much happier traveler. These issues and the lack of a true covered outdoor space are the only things keeping this from being a 5 star review. Overall the property was great. We had everything we needed and everything worked. We were warned that the electricity and internet services could be spotty, but we never had an interruption. I would recommend the folks at Arawak for kayak rentals, FlyAway for boat charters, and Pizzabar in Paradise for some of the best pizza and painkillers anywhere. I would happily recommend Lidskjalf to anyone and would not hesitate to book this property again. Thanks for a great place to spend a week with my family!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Chakrapani M., Cumming, GA, USA

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

Wonderful

Wonderful place to completely disconnect from work and reconnect with nature. BJ was extremely accommodating with our family needs. The deck, the view of the lagoon, and just the seclusion of the place are undoubtedly outstanding. It was also very well stocked with all the necessities and a couple of beers. I have to comment on an amazing bird that politely knocks the bedroom window just one or two times everyday at exactly around 7am. Maybe the owners trained it to show up for breakfast, but that was such an amazing wake up call to go out and explore. Francis bay that is a hop away is an incredible place for snorkeling in comparison to other big name beaches and the word seems to be spreading fast. Get organic bug spray because and a 4 WD to explore as this base is very much in the heart of the national park. Absolutely lovely and memorable experience. A true vacation.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021

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