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Dining

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Balcony

Explore the area

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Cruz Bay, St John
  • Place, Chocolate Hole
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Chocolate Hole Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Great Cruz Bay
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, St. Thomas (STT-Cyril E. King)
    ‪59 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Queen Beds

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Office
Balcony

About this property

Castaways Villa | Beach Escape w/ Kayaks & SUPs

Summary:

Just a 5-minute drive from Cruz Bay, Castaways Villa offers a convenient yet tranquil retreat with spectacular views of Chocolate Hole Bay. This spacious two-story townhome provides the perfect island escape and includes kayaks for exploring the calm bay waters, making it ideal for families or groups of friends. 🌴



The Space:

Upon entering the townhome, you’ll find most of the living space conveniently located on the ground floor. To the left down the entry hallway is a king bedroom with an en-suite bathroom. To the right, the heart of the home features an open-concept layout with a well-appointed kitchen and dining area, a half bath, and a comfortable living room with a Smart TV and basic cable. Ten-foot ceilings and large glass doors opening to the patio create a bright and airy space—perfect for relaxing or cooking together. You can open the doors to enjoy the beach views and soothing sounds of the ocean, or close them and turn on the AC to cool down after a sunny day.



Upstairs, you’ll find two additional bedrooms. The first features two queen beds, an en-suite bathroom, and a private balcony with seating. Across the hall, offering a bit more privacy, is the Deluxe King Suite, which features its own balcony with breathtaking ocean views. All bedrooms are equipped with Smart TVs, basic cable, ceiling fans, air conditioning, and beautifully appointed en-suite bathrooms. 🌴



Guest Access:

Safety & House Rules

For everyone’s safety and enjoyment, please ensure that all house rules are followed throughout your stay.



Check-In Process

BOOKVI typically arranges a personal greeter to meet you at the villa for check-in. They will provide a brief tour of the property, answer any villa-related questions, and share helpful island insights to help you get settled.



Check-in arrangements are based on your arrival time, party size, and familiarity with the villa. Guests who have stayed with us previously or are familiar with St. John may request a self or virtual check-in, which can be arranged upon approval. 🌴



The Neighborhood:

This location is a true gem, with beach access just 50 yards from your back porch. Close to town yet serene and peaceful, you can enjoy morning walks along the shore collecting beautiful shells, take an evening dip in the calm waters, or spend the day paddleboarding, kayaking, and snorkeling right in the bay. 🌴



Getting Around:

BOOKVI highly recommends renting a 4-wheel drive vehicle to comfortably navigate the terrain on St. John. We are happy to provide a list of trusted local rental companies, and we also have a few villa vehicles available for guests when available.



Current villa vehicle options may include:

• New Custom Toyota Land Cruiser – Full-Time Four-Wheel Drive – 5 Passenger

• Lexus GX – Full-Time Four-Wheel Drive – 6 Passenger

• Jeep Wrangler Islander (4-door) – Four-Wheel Drive – 5 Passenger

• Toyota Highlander – AWD – 6 Passenger

• Chevy Trax – AWD – 4 Passenger



Please inquire with the BOOKVI Team to check availability and explore the best option for your stay. 🚙🌴



If you prefer not to drive, we are also happy to arrange taxi service during your stay.



Other Things to Note:

All guests will receive a rental contract for signature outlining the terms and conditions of the stay. Once your flights are booked, please provide your flight information so we can help coordinate a smooth arrival and transfer from the airport on St. Thomas.



We are happy to assist with arranging private airport transportation, taxi service, boat charters, private chefs, and spa services. You can also expect a few helpful emails from our team to assist with your vacation planning.



We look forward to welcoming you to St. John! 🌴



Interaction with Guests:

Castaways Villa is managed by BOOKVI, an island concierge service that is readily available to assist with guest needs — whether it’s dinner reservations, boat charters, or rental gear for your beach adventures.



There is also a full-time property management team on call for any maintenance needs during your stay.

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About the area

St. John

Located in St. John, this holiday home is near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Virgin Islands National Park and Cruz Bay Beach. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain climbing and rock climbing nearby.
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Cruz Bay, St John

What's nearby

  • Chocolate Hole - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Chocolate Hole Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Rendezvous Bay - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Sunset Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Great Cruz Bay - 13 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

  • St. Thomas (SPB-St. Thomas Seaplane Base) - 58 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Woody's Seafood Saloon - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Cruz Bay Landing - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Longboard - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Greengo’s - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Morgan's Mango - ‬7 min drive

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. 14 out of 16 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 16 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 16 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean accommodations . Close to everywhere we wanted to go.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Jan, 2026
Thank you for your 5-star rating. We’re glad you found the accommodations very clean and that the location was close to everywhere you wanted to go. We look forward to welcoming you back to Book VI.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dean D.

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

St. John stay

We enjoyed our stay at this villa. Very clean, good location, and excellent communication with management. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Jun, 2025
Thanks for staying with us and we are happy that you loved your stay. We hope to see you all again next year!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katrin H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The villa was great - well-appointed, clean, and comfortable. Location was close to beaches and town (about a 7 minute drive to Cruz Bay). Property team was communicative and helpful. We would certainly stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jill M.

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

Amazing Place

We absolutely loved our stay in St. John on Chocolate Hole! The condo was clean, very spacious and the team was so responsive and amazing to work with! Highly recommend and would absolutely stay there again!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Sept, 2024
Thank you for staying with us and taking the time to leave a review. We hope to see you all again next year.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephen W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host was welcoming and very available for any questions or concerns and kept in touch for updates of island issues when needed.The Villa was nicely furnished and clean. The kitchen was more than adequate for our meal preparations, but could have used a few more basic items (peeler, baking pan). The Cuisinart knives were outstanding and greatly appreciated as was the powerful blender.
Stayed 17 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Mar, 2026
Thank you for your 5-star rating. We’re glad our team was welcoming and were able to answer your questions and keep in close contact. Thank you for the note about kitchen items — we’re sorry about the peeler and baking pan and will make sure those are stocked for future guests. Happy to hear the knives and blender were useful. We look forward to welcoming you back to St. John! ~BOOKVI
Verified

8/10 Good

Patrick K.

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

Relaxing

Very spacious and quite with easy access to the rest of the island!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

pablo h.

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

Great Property

This villa is great. Well appointed and spacious. Highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa P.

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

Lovely time in a peaceful location

The property was brand new and very clean. It was a lovely accommodation that suited the needs of our extended family beautifully. We were happy to spend our brief vacation at a home close to town and well-appointed.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Mar, 2023
Thank you all for staying with us and taking the time to writing a review. We are happy you enjoyed the villa and hope to you all again next year! Brandon BOOKVI
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Megan M.

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

Remote Island Getaway

We couldn't have found a more perfect spot! This had everything we needed and Brandon made sure no details were left out.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sierra B.

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

exceeded all expectations

Everything about this stay was better than expected -the host was friendly and went above and beyond with local recommendations and assistance, the host was immaculately clean and well stocked, and the beach was just flawless. Would absolutely come back, with friends.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Mar, 2023
Thank you all for staying with us and taking the time to writing a review. We are happy you enjoyed the villa and hope to you all again next year! Brandon BOOKVI
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janessa M.

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

Fabulous Location

We really enjoyed our stay at Casta Villa. The condo was beautifully decorated. The bedrooms were fabulous as well as the main living space. We loved paddle boarding right off the beach. There is wildlife everywhere, iguanas, DEER, hermit crabs and more. The location is perfect too! So many beautiful memories were made here. We Look forward to staying again.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 23 May, 2022
Janessa and her group were wonderful to work with! They were friendly, respectful and communicative! We hope that they reach out to BookVI for future vacations on St. John.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katrin H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a wonderful vacation we had without any hassles. There is nothing to complain about the house amenities. Rather we got more than our expectations like extended check out time, availability of spices in the kitchen etc.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Sheila

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

St. John Villa Rental

Castaway Villa is a beautiful, new property. The rooms are spacious and everything is new. We found it hard to find as it is in a nondescript area and the entrance road is not marked. There is a beach area but the Villa is not on a beach front. Had beach equipment, an electric grill, outdoor seating, and resident iguanas right outside our door! Convenient location.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn R.

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

Holiday in Paradise

The house is located just a few yards from the beach. We could sit in the house or on the back porch and watch the water and the boats in Chocolate Hole Bay. It was great having a paddle board to take into the bay and watch the turtles swim by. The house is close to Cruz Bay and travelling to the North Shore beaches was no problem. The only drawback is the huge pit in the front of the house that was a safety concern. It needs to be filled in or fenced off,
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David P.

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

Great place

Condo was just as listing described. Clean very spacious like new condition. Location was great. Met all of our needs.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

ashley m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Apr, 2026
Thank you for your 5-star rating. We appreciate you choosing us and hope to welcome you back soon! ~BookVI
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Greg H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Jun, 2025
Thanks for staying with us and for the 5 star review. We hope to see you all again next year!
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