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Couples Retreat, King Bed, Wi-Fi, Cable TV, A/C, Close to Cruz Bay

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Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 3

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Deck or patio

Explore the area

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St.John
  • Place, Great Cruz Bay
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Chocolate Hole
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Virgin Islands National Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, St. Thomas (STT-Cyril E. King)
    ‪56 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 3)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Couples Retreat, King Bed, Wi-Fi, Cable TV, A/C, Close to Cruz Bay

Harts Terrace is a tastefully decorated one bedroom condo on the lower level of a private villa. There is a two bedroom vacation rental on the upper floor of this Villa. Both rentals share a common driveway and parking area with separate entrances and complete privacy from each other. It is the perfect cozy apartment set up for a couple and still feel the spacious feeling of being in a villa. The space features an air conditioned large bedroom with King Size Bed, and in suite full bathroom as well as a sitting area to relax and enjoy a movie or sports on TV.

Harts Terrace being nestled up on the hill is the ideal setting for a couples vacation, quietly nestled in to the picturesque hills of Chocolate Hole on the South Shore of this beautiful island. Awaken each morning to the breath-taking views of Harts Bay and St. Croix in the distance.

You will enjoy all paved roads on your way to your vacation villa. Upon coming down the driveway you will experience a home with beautiful landscaping as you find yourself relaxing immediately upon entering the villa. Within walking distance of the Westin Resort, Harts Terrace is less than a two minute drive to the popular village of Cruz Bay, offering many dining and shopping options, places to just sit and relax sip a cocktail and take in the relaxed pace of Island life.

The hillside offers fabulous ocean views to Hart Bay on the covered porch area where you can relax and dine while taking in the ocean breezes. A full separate kitchen is provided for preparing those laid back meals and a gas BBQ on the porch makes steaks and seafood the perfect island treat.

For a couples accommodation you won't find a better fit than Harts Terrace.

If interested in viewing the whole house see VRBO #779998
If interested in viewing the upper level only see VRBO #757658

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
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
Smoking allowed on the outside terrace

Important information

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Property # 757660vb
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.
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 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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

St. John

St. John is home to this condo. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Virgin Islands National Park and Cruz Bay Beach. Kayaking and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and horse riding nearby.
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St.John

What's nearby

  • Great Cruz Bay - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Chocolate Hole - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Chocolate Hole Beach - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Cruz Bay Beach - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Virgin Islands National Park - 3 min drive - 2.4 km

Getting around

  • St. Thomas (SPB-St. Thomas Seaplane Base) - 59 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Woody's Seafood Saloon - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Cruz Bay Landing - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Longboard - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Greengo’s - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Morgan's Mango - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Couples Retreat, King Bed, Wi-Fi, Cable TV, A/C, Close to Cruz Bay pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Couples Retreat, King Bed, Wi-Fi, Cable TV, A/C, Close to Cruz Bay?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Couples Retreat, King Bed, Wi-Fi, Cable TV, A/C, Close to Cruz Bay?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Couples Retreat, King Bed, Wi-Fi, Cable TV, A/C, Close to Cruz Bay?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Couples Retreat, King Bed, Wi-Fi, Cable TV, A/C, Close to Cruz Bay located?

Situated in St. John, this condo building is 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from Chocolate Hole Beach and 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from Virgin Islands National Park. Rendezvous Bay and Great Cruz Bay are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 29 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 29 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 29 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 29 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 29 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emily P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice place to stay! It is close to town, the patio area is great and the views are wonderful! Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Accommodations were perfect. Air conditioning was wonderful. We had everything we needed in the kitchen.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jill R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Was extremely clean. Fully stocked kitchen amazing view, large beautiful view and ample outside area for viewing! Would definitely stay here again. Angie was great greeter and had easy access to her. Close to town but not that in town feel quite atmosphere.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Jan 2026
It was so great having you!!! Hope to have you back some time!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle G.

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

Perfect

Great location
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Veronika C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Hart’s Terrace Lower was a great value, and we would return. Thank you for a wonderful stay.The layout is unique, with angled walls and three connected sections. The bedroom is the largest indoor space, the kitchen is smaller, and the covered terrace is the most spacious area. The bedroom window has a beautiful view of flowering trees, hummingbirds, and a slight ocean glimpse. The terrace also has a beautiful view and was one of our favorite parts of the stay.The home felt very safe. It is important to know this is a two unit property, so you may hear upstairs guests at times, and the shared driveway is tight and requires backing out. Renting both units together would be a great option, as the upper unit has the pool.The home is concrete, so there is natural condensation. I am sensitive to mold and had no issues in the bedroom or bathroom. The kitchen did have more of a moisture smell, but we did not use it heavily.The bathroom shower tile is worn and can appear stained, but it is clean. The king bed sags noticeably in the middle and could use better support.The stairs may be difficult for some guests, as they are steep with no railing. I would not recommend this property for small children, as the deck patio railing also needs to be replaced.Overall, this is a true bang for your buck rental with a beautiful view in a great location.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Stefan K.

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

Stefano

Nice place, owner is super great and it was a good value. WiFi could use improvements but overall an excellent stay
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Rebecca S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Clean place, not close to beach

The location of this condo was disappointing. You cannot walk to the beach as the roads are too narrow and busy traffic. Ntrail to the beach. The parking
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Kory

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, communication
Property is cute and close to everything! Easy to get to from main road. Could be cleaned better and WiFi didn’t work
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sean M.

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

Beautiful Property and Wonderful Host

The property and location were as described. The views are very nice. The host and property manager were easy communicate with and helpful when we had personal requests before and during the stay. The property manager met us at the ferry, helped arrange a couple taxis before we got a Jeep and followed up the ensure our stay was as we expected. Very happy with the property, location and service provided by the host and property manager.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022
Verified

6/10 Okay

Jacquelyn T.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

4th time back to the lovely STJ

We have been to STJ several times and absolutely love it. The location of the property was great, very quiet. About 5 minute drive to Cruz Bay. The property manager was wonderful, she brought us beach chairs when asked. I will say the property does needs some extra love. There was some mold in the laundry room and the bathroom shower drained very very slow. We didn’t spend much time at the rental though. AC worked great!
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Mar 2025
Thanks so much Jacquelyn for staying with us. Since checking out we have had the bathroom shower drain repaired so that it is now draining properly. Thank you for alerting us to the issue.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angie A.

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

Perfect Location in Paradise

We loved how close and convenient Harts Terrace was to town, only a few minutes away to a grocery store or restaurants and the night life in Cruz Bay. Abby the manager was there to greet us when we arrived from the ferry on St. John and took us to pick up our rental car and led us up to the house. She showed us around and helped get us acquainted with the place and went over a map of the Island with us. We found the home very clean and comfortable and would recommend it to anyone looking for a great place to stay. We are already booked there again for next year. Can't wait to return.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Mar 2020
Thanks for letting our guest here your thoughts about your your stay at Harts Terrace. Were glad you know you enjoyed you stay and look forward to your return next year.
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Kathy E.

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Unwelcome surprises

Although the property manager tried to remedy the problems at this VRBO (Abby even bought us a dinner in apology), the stay was fraught with failures: not operating WIFI, washing machine, smoke detector and door locks. Plus the kitchen utensils, dishes and pans were littered with insect excrement, chairs were broken, screen doors barely opened, mold in bathroom and a long list of maintenance issues direrly needing attention. Perhaps this property manager needs some assistance to encourage the owner to repair the apartment and bring it up to Vrbo standards.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Mindi S.

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

2020 Winter Getaway

St. John never disappoints! Hart’s Delight has many great features - close to town, spectacular view of Chocolate Hole and clean. A few things to consider if staying here. It is “rustic” - this unit is the downstairs quarters to a larger unit upstairs. No frills or fancy amenities (but clean). Although I think the VRBO listing mentioned this I guess I didn’t understand but the bedroom is separated from the kitchen/laundry room by the expansive patio (2 separate rooms). We prefer to cook while we are here and the kitchen is simple and has limited cooking utensils.. During our visit the BBQ grill was not working (but we were able to use the upstairs grill). As usual with most St. John residence the driveway is tricky and Jeep really needs to be backed into/turned around at bottom. This is tricky if 2 jeeps. Abby the unit manager was very helpful and nice.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Mar 2020
Mindi, Glad you enjoyed your stay at Harts Terrace. Sorry about the issue with the gas grill, they only last about year in the salty air. We replaced the grill this week, thanks for letting Abby know. Chris & Abby
Verified

6/10 Okay

John A.

Liked: Location, listing accuracy

Couples Retreat First Time to St John

Stayed in lower basement unit for a week. We felt safe and overall there were no major issues. Some items to note:The unit is in need of general maintenance that should be addressed by the owner. The bathroom needs a deep clean (toilet and shower) and the shower drain needs to be cleaned out as it drains very slowly. At some point in time there has been a leak in the upper unit and there is damage in the bedroom ceiling of the lower unit.The kitchen area is very musty smelling, likely due to the fact of this being a lower unit. Or possibly because the dryer is not vented to the outside.The lower unit access is down a stair pathway. Could be an issue for someone with mobility difficulties.Driveway/parking area is a challenge if two vehicles are present. You will need to either back down or up the narrow driveway if another vehicle is there. This seemed to be the case in general with other houses in the area.Internet broadband during our stay was not useable due speed issues. Host stated that this is an ongoing issue for the past couple months and are aware.Proximity to town is good if you have a vehicle. Not walkable to Cruze Bay unless you’re in great shape!King size bed was comfortable and clean. The outside patio area was nice with a partial view to the south.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Mar 2025
Hi John. Thanks so much for staying with us. We have reviewed your issues and working to address them. We have since your checked out had the shower looked at and have repaired the drain in the shower.
Archival

8/10 Good

Karen S.

Cozy, comfortable and private

For our first visit to St. John we were looking for an easy, laid-back experience, and Hart's Terrace was exactly right. This house is in a quiet mountainside neighborhood, about a mile and a half from town. The unique style of this 2-family villa is easy to adapt too. The house is divided, lower unit is very quiet and private. There was a young family upstairs during our stay, and we rarely saw or heard them. My husband and I are morning people - we have fond memories of lazy breakfasts out on the terrace, surrounded by greenery, listening to tropical birds and gazing down the hillside to the ocean at Chocolate Hole Bay. We drove our jeep easily from this location to all destinations on the island. The balmy weather was perfect in February, allowing us to snorkel seven different beaches within the national park during our week. We stocked the kitchen from nearby Starfish Market (beware, groceries are very expensive). We bbq'd a few meals, and enjoyed several fantastic dinners out at restaurants recommended by Sinbad. Unique plus: the terrace is essentially an "outdoor living room". You walk thru it to get to the kitchen, you eat meals out there, you sit out there to relax. We loved it. (Wear bug repellant at all times.) Things to note: the stone stairs down from the driveway are steep and a bit difficult to navigate at night. We also noticed that the upstairs unit has exclusive access to the pool. There is a connecting staircase, but this lower unit is gated off from its use. Perhaps there could be "shared hours" when both families could use the pool. In summary, Hart's Terrace was a lovely place from which to explore beautiful St. John!
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Mar 2020
Karen, We are so happy to hear you enjoyed your vacation on St.John and at Harts Terrace. We have added additional lighting to the stairway to make it easier to navigate, thanks for your suggestion. As we do not advertise Harts Terrace as having a pool, I hope you can appreciate that these are two separate rentals and that privacy is our first priority for both parties. When the upstairs (Harts Delight)is not rented we do allow guest renting Harts Terrace to use the pool. Thanks again for taking the time to write a review. Angie& Dan
Verified

4/10 Poor

KBerry

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Cute accommodations with the lanai being the favorite spot. Functionality was not good but adequate. The shower needs help, the water splashes outside the shower stall everytime, making a mess and slipping hazard. The kitchen needs a cutting board. There where no communications in the house on check out or things to do. The worst was the parking, impossible to park at night without hitting a wall or the jeep from renters upstairs - minimal space to navigate a turn around to back in without numerous attempts and someone outside guiding, this included the person who guided us to the house. We had no choice but to get a taxi when going out at night. I’ve stayed in many places on island and this one was the least favorite, with bare minimum accommodations. The view is pretty and the bed was comfortable.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey H.

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

Clean, comfy, convenient location

Nice property, A/C was solid. No surprises so we liked it.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

James H.

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

Great location

Enjoyed being close to Cruise Bay. Paved roads were a huge plus.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie H.

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

Excellent value on St. John

We stayed in the lower, one bedroom unit. It was huge. Everything was comfortable. It is not decorated per the latest trend, but that was MORE than made up for by the amenities and price. We used the cooler, beach chairs and snorkel gear every day. We washed a load of laundry there, which allowed us to pack less. We cooked most of our meals there due to Covid. The kitchen was well equipped. The lower unit covered patio has a South view of the ocean, has nice chairs and catches nice breezes. I did get some bug bites sitting out in the evening. You could rent the upper unit which has a screened covered patio if you are concerned about bugs. The house is close enough to walk into Cruz Bay, but the sidewalks are mostly non-existent and there are two significant hills to traverse. A car rental is a much better option. The Dolphin market that is nearby is well stocked with groceries and liquor. Finally, the property manager Abby, is absolutely the best. She made sure we had everything we needed and made some wonderful recommendations about where to go on the island. We would definitely rent again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Feb 2021
Julie, thank you for the amazing review! I am glad you enjoyed the Terrace and didn't get too many bug bites, you will have to tell me your secret as they seem to love me no matter what! We would love to host you again in the future. Thanks! Angie and Abby
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Clark S.

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

Great spot!

Perfect place for a week getaway. Had everything I needed and was very comfortable!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelly I.

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

Fun in the sun.

We enjoyed this property, the views from the deck are amazing! Abby was so wonderful meeting us at the ferry and assuring our stay was great.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ruth D.

Fabulous and convenient to town.

Hart’s Delight was perfect, and I enjoyed a dip in the refreshing pool every evening.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Mar 2020
Thanks for letting us know that you thought the house was perfect for you and your family. Glad to know you enjoyed the pool as well. We look forward to serving you again in the future. Chris & Abby
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Aaorn A.

We couldn't get enough of the unbelievable View!!!

Hart's Terrace exceeded all of our expectations for our vacation on St. John. We have been to St. John many times but this is definitely our favorite place to stay! The HUGE porch area is the perfect place to relax and take in the spectacular view! We started all of our days and ended all of our days there. 😊 Hart's Terrace had great privacy and was still close to Town and all the beaches. The bed was very comfortable and the entire place was well decorated and clean. We enjoyed being able to grill out a couple nights on the grill. The view from the large bedroom window was also priceless!! A great way to get up every morning!! Chris was extremely helpful answering all our questions in advance and giving us some suggestions on what to do while we are on the island. He gave us some ideas of places we had never been before! Once we got on the island, Abby was very warm and friendly and welcoming! We immediately felt like we were part of the island once we arrived! We can't wait to go back to St. John and Hart's Delight soon! We are already trying to work out our available dates so we can contact Chris again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Mar 2020
Thanks for taking the time to let our guest know about your experience at Harts Terrace. We are glad to hear you are looking forward to returning to stay with us again in the future and we look forward to serving you as well. Thanks, Chris & Abby
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Adriana A.

Perfect Stay

Wonderful place to stay at while in Saint John. Our host was very attentive and responsive to our emails and texts. The place was clean, neat and nicely decorated. Highly recommended.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Mar 2020
Adriana, Thank you for taking the time to write a review regarding your vacation on St.John at Harts Terrace. We are so please to know that you found the accommodations to your liking and that our manager Abby was attentive to your needs. We hope that we can have you return to visit us again in the future. Thanks, Chris & Abby
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Sheila P.

The property was very nice. Great view. Good kitchen, bedrooms & bathrooms. Very open and inviting

We came post-hurricane and realized things wouldn't be normal. But we still had a great stay and would come back to this house again. Chris on the front end was very helpful in answering questions and getting us ready. While there, Abby was extremely helpful in providing local advice and getting us acquainted. We couldn't have been more pleased with her help. The view is great. Location is close enough to town to get supplies or go out. We would rent again. Thanks for such a great stay and if you are thinking of going to St John, I highly recommend going now. Post hurricane there is plenty of damage, but the people are excited to have tourist coming back and you'll have the beaches and restaurants to yourself.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2017

About the host

Hosted by Angie Albrinck

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Our family lives in Cincinnati, OH and my husband and I traveled to St. John for our honeymoon in 2006. As everyone does, we fell in love as soon as we walked off the ferry. Despite the fact that Delta lost our luggage, we missed our connecting flight and arrived on island way late, we still fell in love! The next day as we were waiting for our luggage, we rented a Jeep and just explored the entire island. We found ourselves visiting multiple times per year from that point forward. Each time we would get a book with the homes for sale and just drive until we found them. We did this for 9 years until finally, for my 40th birthday, my husband surprised me and told me that we were ready to purchase! Since then, we have had many family gatherings and spent many Thanksgivings on island. We have five kids ranging from 8 to 25 and now our older three have their plus ones and we have been lucky enough that they have been able to come celebrate Thanksgiving with us too. Although you may not be able to celebrate Thanksgiving in our home away from home, we hope to be able to host your stay soon!
Peace,
Dan and Angie

Why they chose this property

This is an interesting question.....we looked at a lot of villa's on St. John. When I saw this home, the pictures did not do it justice at all. I was convinced that seeing this villa was a complete waste of time. There was another villa in Chocolate Hole that had amazing pictures and I had my heart set on that home. Ironically, we walk through the villa with amazing photos and it was not at all what we were looking for. When I first stepped through the doors to Harts Delight, I immediately felt at home and at peace. The home had been given every bit of love possible from the couple who we purchased it from and I could just feel that love. I made them a promise that our family would love their precious home just as much, if not more than them. We plan on holding up that promise for the rest of our lives.

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