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Grande Bay Resort “Somewhere in the Sun" Studio- Spend 2026 in Paradise!

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Enjoy the view, coffee or a cocktail at our new drink rails!
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Enjoy you morning coffee and your evening cocktails from your balcony!
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Welcome to Grande Bay Resort!

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Heated pool
  • Hot tub on site
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Balcony

Explore the area

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Cruz Bay, St John
  • Place, Cruz Bay Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Battery
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Virgin Islands National Park
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, St. Thomas (STT-Cyril E. King)
    ‪54 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

0 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Studio

1 Double Futon and 1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Studio

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Grande Bay Resort “Somewhere in the Sun" Studio- Spend 2026 in Paradise!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UuI3gJr78c8
Welcome to our studio condo, “Somewhere in the Sun” in the Cruz Bay luxury resort, Grande Bay! Grande Bay is a 48 unit resort directly on Cruz Bay and less than a five minute walk to 'downtown' Cruz Bay with the ferry and all its restaurants, bars and shops. We have spectacular views of the water and harbor with St Thomas in the distance from the balconies. We are in the upper building within Grande Bay, providing more privacy and quiet than the lower building on the street. Use our condo as your base to explore the most beautiful island on earth..."Somewhere in the Sun"!

The Studio
Our studio is perfect for a romantic interlude for two or for a small family getaway. The moment you disembark the ferry on St. John, our on-island property managers will acquaint you to your island home.
Grande Bay Resort features a shared swimming pool and hot tub on a large sun deck, exercise room with treadmills, bikes, elliptical , and various weight equipment, free wireless internet, and 24 hour staffed reception desk and security.
The studio features a king bed in the sleeping area along with nightstands and reading lamps, chest of drawers and a flat screen tv. There is a queen size sleeper sofa in the living/sitting area, so that this unit comfortably sleeps 4. The unit has a fully equipped stainless steel and granite kitchenette with a full refrigerator, sink, microwave, and small electric appliances (coffee maker, blender, toaster, etc.) as well as a 2 burner hot plate and a 4 burner George Foreman grill and a table that sits 4. For your convenience there is also a full size washer and dryer.
Our studio comes fully equipped with high end furnishings in the Caribbean style with many personal touches. We offer a flat screen hi-def cable TV and have high speed internet . The unit is fully air-conditioned with ceiling fans.
But you most likely will just sit on the balcony and enjoy the spectacular view! We have newly installed drink rails and high back chairs for you to relax with your beverage and snacks of choice.
A safe is provided for the storage of your valuables. Beach chairs, beach towels, and coolers are available for your trips to our many beautiful beaches.
Studio units do not have guaranteed parking spaces; however, we have a one-bedroom unit next door which does have a dedicated parking space and is available to our studio guests if there is no one renting the one bedroom unit or they do not have a car. Please let us know if you need parking and we will do our best to accommodate your needs, but please remember we cannot guarantee parking.

One Bedroom Lock-Out unit next door! VRBO #300142 www.vrbo/300142

We also have a one bedroom condo next door! For your convenience, our lock-out condo can be reserved as a two bedroom unit with a full kitchen and two bathrooms, or as a one bedroom unit with a full kitchen and one bathroom, or as a studio unit with a kitchenette and full bathroom. Rates vary according to how it is rented.

Somewhere in the Sun Studio Unit Rates
High Season. 1/5/26- 5/31/26 $350.00
Low Season . 6/1/26 -10/15/26. $280.00
Fall/Winter Nightly Rate 10/16/26 - 12/17/26. $335.00
Holiday Rate 2026-2027. 12/18/26 - 1/4/27. $450.00

You can rent both Somewhere in the Sun units (one bedroom and studio) together as
2 Bedroom Suite
High Season 1/5/26- 5/31/26 $650.00
Low Season 2026 6/1/26 - 10/15/26 $580.00
Fall/Winter Nightly Rate 2026 10/16/26 - 12/17/26 $600.00
Holiday Season 2026-2027. 12/18/26- 1/4/27. $750.00

**** Virgin Islands Hotel Tax is 12.5% and is not included in the above rates.

What To Do!
From the resort, you can walk/ hike to two of the most beautiful beaches, Solomon and Honeymoon, in 30 minutes along the National Park Service trail through the woods. Or enjoy a new solar -powered golf cart shuttle service that will pick you up at Caneel Bay Resort and bring you to Honeymoon Beach, where you will find food, drinks, and rentals that include chairs, kayaks and paddle boards. Or rent a car or take a readily available taxi to explore the North Shore beaches -- some of the very best in the world. In ten minutes you will be at Hawksnest, and then Oppenheimer, Trunk Bay, Cinnamon Bay, Maho Bay all within the National Park,and all just as beautiful post-hurricane. Beach towels, chairs and coolers are provided with the unit, so pack a lunch and make it a day. After a day at the beach, relax pool side or sit in the hot tub and soak in the view. You might be inspired to work out in the resort fitness center with the best views imaginable. There are treadmills, elipticals, bikes, weights, and a pilates machine available. In the evening, walk to one of the many bars or restaurants in town, or just sit on the balcony again and watch the sun set as you eat your dinner (take-out is available!)
Relax and enjoy this very special spot. We are certain that you will love St John and Grande Bay as much as we do and return again and again!
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Welcome to Grande Bay!
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About the area

St. John

Located in St. John, this apartment is on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Virgin Islands National Park and Cruz Bay Beach. Looking to get your feet wet? Snorkelling and power boating adventures can be found near the property.
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Cruz Bay, St John

What's nearby

  • Cruz Bay Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Battery - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • St. John Spice - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Virgin Islands National Park - 8 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Cruz Bay Visitor Center - 10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • St. Thomas (SPB-St. Thomas Seaplane Base) - 56 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪High Tide Bar & Seafood Grill - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Woody's Seafood Saloon - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Beach Bar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Cruz Bay Landing - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Longboard - ‬5 min walk

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. 95 out of 106 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 106 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 106 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 106 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 106 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shelly B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a great studio to stay in!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

N C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great stay. The studio was clean and comfortable. The location was super convenient, and we appreciated having laundry facilities in our unit. We brought coffee and oatmeal with us which worked out great as groceries were very expensive.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved it!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Mar, 2026
We are happy to hear you enjoyed your stay ! Thank you again for booking! Jack
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is an awesome unit and very adequate for our stay! We love to stay at Grande Bay because location is amazing. Close to everything. Easy walk to restaurants, shopping and taxis if you don’t have a jeep. The unit does only have a kitchenette . There is a microwave oven but only a hot plate for cooking. We were able to cook breakfast and make sandwiches for the beach. Overall we were extremely happy with our stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Jan, 2026
Thank you, Karen! We are very happy that you are pleased with your stay “Somewhere in the Sun”. The studios at Grande Bay only have kitchenettes with a full refrigerator, so we supply a hot plate and George Foreman grill to help with your cooking. Our one bedroom unit next door does have a full kitchen. We hope you keep us in mind for your next trip to St. John! Jack
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leslie M.

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

Great views and great time

Highly recommend - great location and the facilities were amazing.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 19 May, 2025
Thank you Leslie! We are very happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay !
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen B.

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

Great getaway

Close to everything! Had all the amenities…beach chairs, coolers, beach towels, floats, etc
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Aug, 2025
Thank you, Karen! We are very happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay. Thank you again for booking with us! Jack
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nancy M.

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

Honeymoon

Love this property. I have stayed here before. Great location, helpful ,courteous staff
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Apr, 2025
Thank you Nancy! We are glad that you enjoyed your stay. Thank you for booking an we hope to see you again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kara S.

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

Fabulous stay at Grande Bay!

Truly enjoyed our stay at Grande Bay! Location was super convenient to the ferry dock/taxis and everywhere we wanted to go to in town. The unit was very clean and the bed was so comfy! It was nice to have a washer/dryer as well, and we enjoyed sitting out on the patio for coffee each AM. Highly recommend staying at Grande Bay!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 19 May, 2025
Thank you Kara! We are very happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amie M.

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

Great stay!

Great location, walking distance to everything you need!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Jan, 2023
We are glad you enjoyed your stay! Thank you again for booking with us!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Catherine G.

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

Great Place

Our favorite place that we have stayed on STJ!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mariah H.

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

Can’t wait to come back!

This spot was in the perfect location for a quick walk to town and all of the fun at Carnival!! The place was clean and easy to check in and out. There was even a locker in the garage with beach chairs and accessories that came in handy for our beach days! Communication with the manager was prompt and effective when we had a small AC leak issue. Would 100% stay again and can’t wait to come back
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Aug, 2025
Thank you Mariah! We are so glad that you enjoyed your stay and your issue was resolved promptly. We offer a 10% discount for our returning guests, so please keep us in mind when you return . Thank you again for booking with us! Jack
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen M.

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

Mother/daughter trip

Such a fun trip! Location was perfect… close to everything. Always felt safe. Every amenity was provided. Would come back in a heartbeat!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Apr, 2025
Thank you Kathleen! We are so glad that you enjoyed your special trip. Thank you for booking and we hope to see you again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cindy L.

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

Fun in the sun

Was a wonderful stay great location
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Mar, 2023
Thank you, Cindy! We are so glad you enjoyed your stay. Thank you again for booking with us!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ian R.

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

Awesome spot in Cruz Bay. Perfect for anyone.

My girlfriend and I had an awesome stay! The place was beautiful and we loved the location. We would love to stay here again
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Aug, 2021
Thank you Ian! We are so glad you enjoyed your stay . We look forward to seeing you again! Thank you for booking with us!Jack
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kara H.

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

St John

Great place to stay in St John! Can walk from ferry, to all restaurants and open air taxi. Great pool, hot tub. Host was very responsive to questions.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Feb, 2025
Thank you Kara! We are glad that Yob enjoyed your stay , Thank you again for booking!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tom B.

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

Location Location

Stayed at Grande Bay many times. It's the perfect location for everything that Cruz Bay has to offer.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Mar, 2020
We are so glad you enjoyed your stay. Thank you for booking! PS You can follow us/tag us on Instagram #somewhere_in_the_sun_condos
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emily d.

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

Great Honeymoon!

This place was amazing - great location, clean and perfect size/accommodations for my husband and I on our honeymoon. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Jul, 2021
Hi Emily! Thank you for the nice review! We are so happy you had a great stay. Congratulations and hope to see you again soon! Jack
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shawn K.

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

Annual March St. John trip

Property was great,
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Apr, 2024
Thank you Shawn! We are happy that you enjoyed your stay- keep us in mind for your next trip to STJ, we offer a 10% discount to our returning guests! Thank you, Jack
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lauren A.

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

It was the Best!!

The place was easy and accessible to every where we wanted to go. Nice accommodations and a great location. Guest Happy hour was fun!!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Apr, 2023
Thank you, Lauren! We are so glad that you enjoyed your stay. Thank you again for booking with us!
Verified

8/10 Good

Tammy S.

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

Grand bay favorite

We have stayed in grand bay villas before. We stayed in a studio this time. I think we def like the non studio rooms a little better as there is more room obviously but they def have a bigger bathroom!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Feb, 2025
Tammy, you sent an inquiry before you booked the studio stating that you needed parking and a kitchen. I recommended that you book our one bedroom unit instead and highlighted the difference between the one bedroom and studio units, including that studio units at Grande Bay do not have dedicated parking spaces. Our site on VRBO includes photos and a 3D virtual tour so you would know exactly what our studio unit looks like. You then booked the studio unit, but before I accepted the reservation request I checked with you to confirm this was the unit that would work for you, and reminded you there was no kitchen and no parking, and you confirmed. 3 weeks before your trip you added an extra night which we were able to accommodate. 2 days before your stay you “decided to rent a Jeep” and asked for assistance with parking. Our property manager went out of her way to accommodate you, even though studio units are not entitled to parking. In the future when giving a review, please consider comfort, cleanliness, host responsiveness, and amenities before giving 4 stars instead of 5 to a property that is exactly as advertised and which accommodated your extra requests. Owners and managers work hard to give 5 star service to guests.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jon M.

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

Comfortable condo, nice location.

We found the condo to be quite comfortable and had all we wanted. Also, it is conveniently located in Cruz Bay -- one can walk to many restaurants, the ferry dock, and other sites.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Mar, 2023
Thank you Jon! We are happy that you enjoyed your stay. Thank you for booking with us!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cathy P.

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

Great Stay

This is our 3rd time staying in the somewhere in the sun studio. Everything was perfect. Cant beat the location. Jack is a pleasure to book with and Rachelle was great communicating with us before arriving. Will stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Jul, 2024
Thank you Cathy! We are very happy to hear that you had another great stay “Somewhere in the Sun”. We truly appreciate your continued bookings and we look forward to hosting you again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jacque J.

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

As advertised

Excellent location and everything as stated was at the place. Would stay here again
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Apr, 2023
Thank you, Jacque! We are so glad that you enjoyed your stay. Thank you for booking with us and we look forward to seeing you again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jason M.

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

Great Location and Amenities

This place is perfect. Clean, comfortable and best of all the location. Walking distance to all of Cruz Bay, hiking trails, restaurants and bars. Cant wait to go back.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Dec, 2020
Thank you Jason! We are so glad you enjoyed our studio condo in paradise. Stay well and we hope to see you again soon! Jack Follow us/tag us on Instagram #somewhere_in_the_sun_condos
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John M.

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

Great

Wonderful place
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Mar, 2020
Thank you, John! We are so glad you enjoyed your stay!
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