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Cozy Island Studio-5 Mins to Cruz Bay & Beaches

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small dining area, an additional dining area is outside
Perfect for 1 or 2 people, 5 minute drive to town, easy to taxi
Cozy studio, queen bed, AC and tv
view towards front door, frosted glass for privacy
small kitchen with 4 burner stove, toaster, coffee maker and microwave

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Air-conditioning
  • Deck or patio
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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St John, VI
  • Place, Great Cruz Bay
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Cruz Bay Beach
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Virgin Islands National Park
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, St. Thomas (STT-Cyril E. King)
    ‪55 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Cozy Island Studio-5 Mins to Cruz Bay & Beaches

**Sunny & Serene Studio | Close to Town + Beaches**

Welcome to your cozy island escape! This bright, cheerful studio is tucked away in a quiet, residential neighborhood just five minutes from Cruz Bay, where you’ll find all the best dining, shopping, and ferry connections. It’s the perfect home base for exploring the island—or simply unwinding.

The space features a comfy queen bed, high-speed internet, fully automated generator and a peaceful atmosphere ideal for couples or solo travelers. Step outside to a little sitting area where you can sip your morning coffee or evening wine with a peek of the Caribbean Sea.

We’re about 10 minutes from Hawksnest Beach—one of the most stunning stretches of sand in the Virgin Islands National Park—and just next door to The Hills, one of St. John’s most exclusive villa communities. You’ll love the convenience of being close to everything, while still feeling tucked away and serene.

Welcome to Petite Suite! Part of Paradise Found Villas

**A vehicle is strongly recommended for your vacation on St. John, we are now partnering with Owen’s Jeep Rental on St. John. He has a brand new 2-door Jeep which is perfect for the tight parking in town and twisty roads on the island! His entire fleet is AWD. Owen's Jeep rental is locally and family owned and located steps from the ferry in Cruz Bay. Under Notes please put DREAM LIFE PROPERTIES -- We include a $10 gift card for rentals with Owen's, find them online, they will be able to assist you!

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Not child proofed. no additional bedding
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 9 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Take out the rubbish
Leave door unlocked and key visible on a table or counter
Do dishes and Take all trash and recycling. More info in binder
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Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Guest must be a 4-star guest or a new guest in VRBO. Reservation will be cancelled for 1, 2 or 3 star guests.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2649133vb
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

About the area

St. John

Located in St. John, this apartment is near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Virgin Islands National Park and Cruz Bay Beach.
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St John, VI

What's nearby

  • Great Cruz Bay - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Battery - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Cruz Bay Beach - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • St. John Spice - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Virgin Islands National Park - 15 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

  • St. Thomas (SPB-St. Thomas Seaplane Base) - 57 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Woody's Seafood Saloon - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Cruz Bay Landing - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪The Longboard - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Greengo’s - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Morgan's Mango - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cozy Island Studio-5 Mins to Cruz Bay & Beaches pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Cozy Island Studio-5 Mins to Cruz Bay & Beaches?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Cozy Island Studio-5 Mins to Cruz Bay & Beaches?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cozy Island Studio-5 Mins to Cruz Bay & Beaches?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Cozy Island Studio-5 Mins to Cruz Bay & Beaches located?

Situated near the beach, this apartment building is within 1 mile (2 km) of Great Cruz Bay, Cruz Bay Beach and Virgin Islands National Park. St. John Spice and Battery are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 63 out of 77 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 77 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 77 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 77 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 77 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing host and great property!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lynn M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The view is beautiful and the room was really clean
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Arleen K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The suite was exceptionally clean and the bed was comfy with nice linens.
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great room with a view for our quick stay. Very clean. Easy check in. Hannah had great communication and kept us informed of island happenings. Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent host, very kind and helpful. Enjoyed our stay. Clean and comfortable, our 2nd stay and plan to return next year. Super stay
Stayed 11 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joshua L.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy
Absolutely perfect home base for folks that want to spend the majority of their time exploring the island and all it has to offer. The property has a newer, fully functional generator. WAPA makes that a must amenity for your search.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeff M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host was responsive and helpful. The view from our unit was very nice. The parking was perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wendy P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything about this place was perfect. Clean, bed was comfortable, plenty of space for 2. Even a beautiful view from the terrace. Hannah was super responsive and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ralph G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Short stay, but perfect and met all our needs. Good bed, good air conditioning, and good shower. It was a bit of a ride up a steep hill to get there, but we enjoyed our stay and had no problems at all.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Jan, 2026
Ralph, appreciate the 5 stars and review! Yes it's a cute little spot perfect for short stays for 1 or 2 people. The island is indeed hilly and an adventure! Most of our guests also appreciate that it's a quick 5 minute drive to town. Hope to see you again in the future - Hannah
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great little “petite” spot. Very close to cruz bay by car. New toilet, sink and tiling in the shower were noticeable improvements. Air conditioning was a plus. Very clean and tidy. Safe neighborhood and parking steps from front door. Host was very pleasant and accommodating. Enough room for a couple to live comfortably for a few nights to week or two. Cost was very reasonable compared to other places. Highly recommend. 5 star all around.
Morgans Mango. Highly recommend
Coral bay: go to Saltpond beach and hike as well
Salt pond
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Stephanie D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host was communicative and responsive
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carlos Daniel T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay near US Virgin Islands National Park. Host was extremely helpful and responsive. Kitchen was perfect for cooking simple meals and wifi worked great. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Dec, 2025
So glad you enjoyed your stay, Carlos! We would love to have you back any time.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property is beautiful, sunset views were awesome simple and close to everything my host Hannah super friendly and accommodating
Stayed 11 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Nov, 2025
Thank you for the kind review Robert! It was a pleasure hosting you and so glad you enjoyed our cozy spot! We love being a safe and comfy spot for St. John visitors and I agree, the sunsets are amazing!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

LaToya K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Hannah was very welcoming, even when I was confused about things. The location was very easy to go to and from, and I had a parking spot!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Becky B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great off road parking and good location. The roads are steep! We appreciate they stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Nov, 2025
Hi Becky! Thank you for staying with us and thank you for the kind review. I hope the 4 stars instead of 5 was due to the steep roads and not a problem with your stay. Yes, St. John is a hilly island, it's hard to find a rental on flat land :) Would love to host you again in the future! - Dream Team, St. John
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved our stay, close to town and beaches, great view and quiet neighborhood.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Hannah W.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness
Lovely view, good host interaction. The bed was not great, squeaky and the sheets felt a bit old. I didn't have a car and thought the walk from town was fine, but be prepared for a steep climb.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Thea W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Artim Z.

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

Great stay!

Amazing place to stay! It was very clean and everything we needed and location was centrally located to a lot of things around. I would definitely stay here again. :-)
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Apr, 2025
Thank you Artim for the kind review!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lynn M.

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

Excellent stay

Excellent stay
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeremiah L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had an excellent stay in our petite suite. The views are great, property is well maintained, and all instructions clear.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Oct, 2025
Thank you for the kind review!!
Verified

6/10 Okay

JaCinda D.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
Host was wonderful to work with. The bed was loud with any movement or rolling over so didn't make for a comfortable nights sleep. Otherwise, the studio had all other amenities needed for a brief stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Nov, 2025
Hi JaCinda! I am so sorry about the bed! I didn't know and the previous guest didn't mention anything. If you told me during your stay I could have addressed it for you. It has since been resolved.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Arleen K.

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

Great place to stay with all you need

Great little place with all you need and close to everything.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mara S.

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

Great budget stay!

The property was clean and was all we needed for a fun week adventuring around the island. Super easy check in and out. Very quiet and no noise heard from neighbors despite sharing the building with other rental units. Great stay overall for a couple on a budget!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Jun, 2025
Thank you!!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

elizabeth p.

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

Perfect for our little getaway

The property was really nice! Views were excellent. We didnt spend a lot of time there but it was exactly as listed.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Oct, 2025
Thank you for the kind review!!

About the host

Hosted by Hannah

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Hi, I’m Hannah, owner of Dream Life Properties! Originally from the island of Kauai, I’ve been lucky to call beautiful St. John home for the past 20 years. With a lifelong background in hospitality—including 13 years managing and selling timeshares at the Westin St. John—I know what it takes to help people feel welcome, relaxed, and at home in paradise.

I LOVE everything about island life: lazy beach days, early hikes in the hills, and sharing great meals at our incredible local restaurants. Whether you're here to explore the trails, swim in our turquoise waters, or simply unwind in the sunshine, I’m happy to share local tips to help make your stay unforgettable.

I want my guests to feel the same peace and beauty that drew me to St. John in the first place—and I’m here if you need anything during your stay!

Why they chose this property

We chose this neighborhood because it offers the best of both worlds—peace and privacy, while still being just a five-minute drive to Cruz Bay, where you’ll find restaurants, shops, and all the island’s energy.

Our studio is part of Paradise Found Villas, a small, thoughtfully curated collection of rentals tucked into a safe, quiet hillside neighborhood. It’s ideal for solo travelers or couples looking for a clean, comfortable, and budget-friendly home base. Whether you're here for your very first trip to St. John or returning for a soulful island reset, we’ve designed the space to feel welcoming, easy, and grounded.

We specialize in shorter stays, including 1 night, a rare commodity on the island, last-minute getaways, and supporting solo adventurers—especially those who may be new to the island. As a woman who's traveled solo often myself, I understand how important it is to feel safe and supported. We aim to create an inclusive space for everyone, no matter where you’re from, how you travel, or who you love.

The neighborhood itself is residential and peaceful, just next door to The Hills—one of the most beautiful villa communities on island. From here, it’s an easy drive to the National Park beaches, trails, and Cruz Bay nightlife, but when you return home, it feels like a gentle exhale.

What makes this property unique

What makes our space unique is the feeling it gives you the moment you arrive—peaceful, bright, and truly cared for.

This cozy studio is part of Paradise Found Villas, a small collection of thoughtfully designed rentals tucked into a quiet, residential neighborhood just minutes from Cruz Bay. It’s ideal for solo travelers or couples looking for a clean, comfortable, and affordable home base that doesn’t feel generic. Everything has been curated with intention—from the natural light to the small outdoor sitting area with a peek of the sea.

We know that not every traveler is looking for a giant villa. Sometimes, you just need the perfect little place to land—somewhere safe, quiet, and welcoming. We’re especially proud to host solo adventurers, first-time visitors to St. John, and anyone looking for a peaceful place to rest between hikes, beach days, and boat rides. We’re also inclusive in every way—no matter who you are or where you’re from, you are welcome here.

And while you have privacy and calm, we’re always close by if you need anything. Having lived on island for almost two decades, I love helping guests discover local beaches, hikes, and places to eat that they may not find in a guidebook.

There are beautiful places all over St. John—but what sets ours apart is the soul we’ve put into it. It's a simple space, yes—but simple in the best way: clean, bright, grounded, and ready to welcome you home.

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