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Riley's Retreat + Cottage

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A two-story building with a pool, outdoor seating, and a hot tub.
A cozy room with a stone wall, a wooden ceiling, a desk with a lamp, and comfortable seating.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, and a ceiling fan.
A spacious dining area with a large wooden table set for six, surrounded by teal chairs.
A rooftop pool area with lounge chairs, a hot tub, and a view of the surrounding landscape.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Arcade/game room
    A rare find - fun for all ages with on-site arcade/game room.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Virgin Islands National Park

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Hot tub on site
  • Private pool
  • Dog-friendly
  • Toys
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Cruz Bay, St. John
  • Place, Virgin Islands National Park
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Cruz Bay Beach
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Battery
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, St. Thomas (STT-Cyril E. King)
    ‪52 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 16)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 6

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

2 Double Sofa Beds

5 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 5

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Office
Balcony
Number of living rooms
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

St. John

Located in St. John, this villa is in the mountains and near the beach. Blackbeard's Castle is a notable landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Virgin Islands National Park and Cruz Bay Beach. Explore all the area has to offer with horse riding and rock climbing.
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Cruz Bay, St. John

What's nearby

  • Virgin Islands National Park - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Cruz Bay Beach - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Battery - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • St. John Spice - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Mongoose Junction - 2 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

  • St. Thomas (STT-Cyril E. King) - 64 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Trunk Bay Beach Bar - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Maho Crossroads - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Cruz Bay Landing - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Shambles - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪The Longboard - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Riley's Retreat + Cottage have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Riley's Retreat + Cottage pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

How much is parking at Riley's Retreat + Cottage?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Riley's Retreat + Cottage?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Riley's Retreat + Cottage?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Riley's Retreat + Cottage located?

Situated by the sea, this villa is within 1 mile (2 km) of Caneel Bay Beach, Virgin Islands National Park and Cruz Bay Beach. Trunk Bay is 2.6 mi (4.2 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 11 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 11 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family vacation

Beautiful and perfect for large family. Very responsive staff. Would stay again.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wedding

The villa was beautiful and have everything from fun to relaxation. Our family and friends all stayed comfortably for a week! This vacation was perfect and my wife and I got married around the pool!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic family getaway.

This property had everything we needed for our family. The rooms were spacious for our family of 11 adults. Kitchen fully stocked, a variety of areas to relax inside and outside. We enjoyed our early morning coffee on the comfy outdoor furniture soaking in the beautiful views surrounding us.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent stay

The view is gorgeous! Come for the view, stay for the amenities. There are fully stocked kitchens, bathrooms, and cold AC in all of the bedrooms. Lots of nice touches like ergo-mats, beach towels and chairs, spices in the cabinets, extra toilet paper, etc. The pool is great as is the hot tub, with the added fun of iguanas coming up for a visit at least once a day. The coordination and communication was excellent and our stay was wonderful -highly recommend Riley's Retreat.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wow ! What a great week we had at Riley’s Retreat. 2 family’s with 11 people. So many large great entertaining areas throughout the house and a number a quiet spots if you needed a little time away. Anything you needed for large dinner parties, days at the beach and snorkeling the beautiful waters are provided at the house ! The views are spectacular from sunrise to sunset and can’t be truly reflected m pictures . Easy access to all the beaches am Cruz bay. The owners and property managers were fantastic and communicated quickly with any questions we had and even provided a Christmas Tree and decorations for us to set up and enjoy throughout the week . Will be coming back again! Thank you !
Sunrise Coffee
Sunset pool side
Sunset top deck
View of house Night time at the pool
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Dec, 2025
Yeah! So happy you enjoyed your Christmas at Riley’s Retreat! You were great guests and we look forward to hosting you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
You will not find a more welcoming host than Dorothy. At every step of the way, she made sure our stay was comfortable. The home was beautiful and had a very well appointed kitchen that our group of 12 easily prepared dinners in. The property was clean and spacious. We had a minor issue with water pressure and within a few minutes of reaching out to the house manager (Kim, who is equally amazing) was at our door to correct with ease. On the day we were to check out, countless flights were cancelled in the area and Dorothy graciously allowed us to stay an extra night in her home. New renters arrived the next day so she continued to exhibit unparalleled hospitality and found us another rental to get us through the next day. Our party of 12 couldn’t have picked a better home, and we couldn’t have asked for a better host!!! Thank you Dorothy!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Location
Our group of 13, 4 children and 9 adults, were very comfortable at Riley’s Retreat. There is a lot of community space and also space to relax. The mini split system was a champ! The refrigerator space was certainly adequate. There are towels, pool floats, and more dishes and glassware than was ever needed. If I had to speak of anything remotely difficult it would be the amount of stairs to climb up and down getting from the main level to the pool and back. (Not a problem for the young adults and children!) If you have a large group, this house will serve you well!
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Met all our expectations!

Beautiful spot tucked up outside of town but still conveniently located. The property was clean, well maintained. The management staff was attentive and helpful. We stayed with 6 couples and each of the spaces worked perfectly for our group. The pool was cleaned mid-week which was nice. Laundry on-site was perfect for towels and bathing suits. Plenty of amenities including pool floats, coolers, and beach chairs. We look forward to staying again.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025
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