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2 Min walk to Private Beach- Amazing Pool with Grotto and view of Drakes Passage

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10 out of 10 Exceptional
5 bedrooms5+ bathroomsSleeps 144200 sq ft

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  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
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  • DryerDryerDryer

Check out the area

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Haulover bay
  • Popular LocationVirgin Islands National Park5 min walk
  • Popular LocationCinnamon Bay Beach26 min drive
  • Popular LocationTrunk Bay32 min drive
  • AirportSt. Thomas (STT-Cyril E. King)104 min drive

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Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

East Bedroom Master

1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Kids Bunk Room

2 Double Beds

Pool bedroom Master

1 King Bed

Queen Bedroom Master

1 Queen Bed

Upper Level Master

1 King Bed

5 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

kids bunk room

Toilet · Shower only

pool master

Toilet · Shower only

queen master

Toilet · Shower only

Upper Level Master Bath

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

Upper Level Shared Half Bath

Toilet

upstairs master

Toilet · Shower only · Outdoor shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

2 Min walk to Private Beach- Amazing Pool with Grotto and view of Drakes Passage

Enjoy you own private beach or swim under the pool’s waterfall into a cozy covered grotto to relax on one of the many seats or swim under a second waterfall to a secluded outside pool sitting area and enjoy the amazing view. The kids will have the rest of the large pool to themselves. These distinct separate areas allow plenty of room for everyone to enjoy different water activities.

Seaside St. John is a Luxury Mediterranean style villa with 5 bedrooms and 5.5  bathrooms. The entrance to the is villa through a lush tropical courtyard accented by a dry garden waterfall. The property has been terraced and landscaped with local and exotic plants to preserve the real feeling of St.John. There are mango and papaya trees.

As you enter the main living area you see the expanse of our Bay and its coral reef against the backdrop of Drakes Passage and the island of Tortola through huge custom made mahogany sliding doors. Mahogany is used throughout the villa mixed with Egyptian stone floors, granite and marble countertops, and other unique stones.

The main living area has a plenty of seating and a dining table that seats 10 and can be expanded to seat 12. There is an additional covered outside dining area complete with barbecue grill and a pass through to the kitchen. A sitting area connects the main living area to the upper level master suite. There are huge outside decks for the sun worshipers and covered decks with overstuffed sofas and chairs for those who love the shade off the main living area.  Turtles can often be spotted from one of these many  decks and Pelicans are frequently seen diving for food.

Seaside St John has 4 unique master bedroom suites plus a kids bedroom with a 55” TV and full over full bunk bed. One bedroom is off the pool deck, a romantic Canopy bed graces another, the third bedroom has an outside garden shower and a fold out sofa bed in a separate sitting area and the upstairs bedroom has an outside garden shower and a screened in porch. All 4 master suites have either a deck or a porch and sensational views.

The lounge/media room has a 65" TV.  It is directly off the pool deck and connects to the outside bar through a kitchenette which has an ice maker, microwave and full size refrigerator.

Your pool has a large soaking tub, with an area for swimmers, seats for cooling off while sipping your drinks and a private “ cave” as well as a secluded open air grotto overlooking a garden and the beautiful bay. There are lounge chairs for sunning and a shaded sitting area in the Portico with overstuffed cushions. The pool bar is spacious and has an imported marble top. Conveniently located directly off the pool deck is a full bathroom with shower, dressing area and towel storage.

Wide stairs from the pool deck take you down to a path to your private beach. At the top of the stairs there is an outside hand held shower for rinsing off your snorkeling or diving equipment. The beach has a small sandy area above the waterline, and an open area with picnic table, and lounge chairs. Seaside St John is located on Haulover Bay North which is well known  as the best snorkeling site on St John with just a short swim away you can discover incredible underwater structures, corals, and fish in 4′ to 20′ of water. Sting rays, turtles and occasionally lobster can be seen. We provide 2 stand up paddle boards, a kayak and snorkeling equipment.

If you do feel the need to leave your villa then Coral Bay is nearby with its stores and restaurants and the famous North Shore beaches are 15 minutes away. The rest of the island, the national park with its hiking trails and interesting plantation ruins are all close by. Best of all once you have experienced the rest of St.John you will be to be able to return to your own private beach estate.

Property manager

Michael Stebbins
Premier Host
Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

House Rules

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

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Event Fee & Contract required for all gatherings

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Children must be accompanied by at least 1 adult in pool area
Climbing is not allowed on the rock walls and the waterfalls

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 40
Note from host: Event Fee & Contract required for all gatherings
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

Located in St. John, this villa is on the beach. 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. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Haulover bay

What's nearby

  • Virgin Islands National Park - 5 min walk
  • Cinnamon Bay - 11 min drive
  • Maho Beach - 24 min drive
  • Cinnamon Bay Beach - 26 min drive
  • Trunk Bay - 32 min drive

Getting around

  • St. Thomas (SPB-St. Thomas Seaplane Base) - 96 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Willy T
  • Omar’s Dockside
  • Lime Out - 18 min walk
  • Myetts Garden & Grill
  • Skinny Legs - 17 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does 2 Min walk to Private Beach- Amazing Pool with Grotto and view of Drakes Passage have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is 2 Min walk to Private Beach- Amazing Pool with Grotto and view of Drakes Passage pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at 2 Min walk to Private Beach- Amazing Pool with Grotto and view of Drakes Passage?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 2 Min walk to Private Beach- Amazing Pool with Grotto and view of Drakes Passage?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 2 Min walk to Private Beach- Amazing Pool with Grotto and view of Drakes Passage located?

Nestled on the beach, this St. John villa is within a 10-minute walk of Virgin Islands National Park and Virgin Islands Coral Reef National Monument. Long Bay and Hurricane Hole are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Scott M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous Family Vacation
This was my first experience with a VRBO property and it couldn’t have been more positive. The property manager, Michael, was easy to work with, and very accommodating. The property itself was stunning! The 6 grandkids (all under 10) loved the pool with its waterfalls and grotto, and would have never come out if we hadn’t made them. Having access to Haulover Bay directly from the property meant some of the adults could snorkel while others stayed either the kids in the pool. The snorkeling was great! We basically had our own private coral reef and we saw multiple sea turtles every day. The villa gave us plenty of room for our group of 13 people and we could easily have just stayed on property all week and been content (but we did charter a catamaran one day and went hiking another). The property is located at the far east end of the island so make sure you have 4-wheel drive vehicles and realize it’s not convenient to go to Cruz Bay every day. We were looking for an isolated retreat, so it was perfect for us. The fact that we brought along a private chef made the experience even more fabulous.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Claudia M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family in paradise
Our goal was to see as much of St John as possible. However, with such a beautiful house, amazing pool and perfect snorkeling beach we found it difficult to leave the property. Such a beautiful spot, such a wonderful vacation.
Stayed 11 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aimee W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stunning views and thoughtfully provisioned
The best things about this lovely property for our group were the absolutely stunning views over the water and access to North Haulover for water sports with the provided kayaks, paddle boards and snorkeling gear. It is spacious and thoughtfully provisioned — so many towels for bath, pool and beach! Our littles loved the books, games and toys. We used the gas grills nearly every evening. And we appreciated the two fridges and the ice maker. Things to be aware of: - WiFi was out more than not, and on this side of the island cell phones pick up towers in the BVI so an international plan is required and even then service is unpredictable. This didn’t present an urgent issue for our group on this trip over Christmas break, but we’d factor it in if staying during a busier work season. Streaming wasn’t an option for us. - the beautiful drive from the more populated side of the island takes a good thirty minutes and can be harrowing. Would not consider without a Jeep. We only made the drive twice after dark and that was enough for us! As others have noted, the property has so much to offer that we didn’t mind staying in most of the evenings, and we explored during the days. - the fifth bedroom suite is accessed from the outdoor pool area and doesn’t open to the rest of the house which could be a plus for a couple or a negative for a family with lots of kids. It’s a great space for a large group and the hosts were wonderful.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dale L., Harrisonburg, VA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent Family House
Our family (8 adults, 1 toddler) stayed here over Thanksgiving 2023 and had a wonderful stay. Views are phenomenal; nice private bay / water access for paddle boarding / snorkeling. Outdoor living spaces are incredible; fabulous pool with lots of seating; 2 outdoor bars / grilling areas. Inside is spacious and bright / well lit with great views. We were first timers to St. John and a bit concerned on the location, but it is not an issue. You can stay at the home and be very comfortable, but easy access (about 10 minutes) to Coral Bay. The most popular beaches are 20 / 25 minute ride (we learned quickly that you have to drive to most everything in St. John). But, there is a very nice local beach only about 5 minutes away as well. We are an active family - did lots of hiking, snorkeling, swimming. Some of the best snorkeling was right in our bay at the house or at the nearby beach. Most importantly, we can't say enough about the host. Michael was extremely helpful from the time we booked until the time we left. He had great suggestions for traveling in, buying food, local restaurants, etc. That sounds minor, but for our family (4 adult couples and one toddler) traveling from 3 different locatilites, it was extremely helpful.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicole L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing!!
This was an absolute paradise !!! We loved every minute. Michael was so accommodating and helpful!! The house is so beautiful and the gardens around made great spots for family pictures. Hope to stay again in the future!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

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