10/10 Excellent
Jessica S.
27 Jul, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very Nice
Jessica S.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Entire home
Banana Tree Retreat • As Seen on HGTV • 2BR Island Getaway
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Cruz Bay, St John
- Virgin Islands National Park3 min drive
- Cruz Bay Beach4 min drive
- Trunk Bay14 min drive
- St. Thomas (STT-Cyril E. King)55 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
Master Bedroom
1 Queen Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden
About this property
Banana Tree Retreat • As Seen on HGTV • 2BR Island Getaway
Banana Tree Villa (Lower Unit)
As seen on HGTV’s Caribbean Life (S20·E10)
2 BR · 1 BA · 10 min to Cruz Bay · Full A/C · 100% Solar-Powered Electricity
What You’ll Love
Solar-Powered Electricity keeps lights, A/C, fans and outlets humming—eco-friendly comfort!
Separate hot-water heater, so long, chilly showers.
Open-plan living/kitchen with island seating, smart TV, and high-speed Wi-Fi.
Private deck with breezes & sunrise views.
On-site parking with your own entrance.
Coming Soon: Washer + Dryer installation in the lower unit (ETA summer 2025).
Perfect for
Couples or small families seeking a quiet Caribbean retreat
Digital nomads and remote-workers (strong Wi-Fi + A/C)
HGTV fans wanting to sleep where the magic happened
Location & Drive Times
(All times approximate under normal conditions)
Centrally located on Gifft Hill—just minutes from Cruz Bay, Windmill Bar, Wharfside Village and the National Park trails
Cruz Bay: 2 mi – 10 min
Windmill Bar: 2 mi – 5 min
Wharfside Village: 2 mi – 10 min
Mongoose Junction: 3 mi – 10–15 min
National Park trails & beaches (Cinnamon Bay): 4 mi – 15 min
Important Note on Access
The final half-mile is unpaved with some uneven stretches. It’s not impassable—most 2WD cars manage fine—but you may want to drive slowly, especially in rain.
As seen on HGTV’s Caribbean Life (S20·E10)
2 BR · 1 BA · 10 min to Cruz Bay · Full A/C · 100% Solar-Powered Electricity
What You’ll Love
Solar-Powered Electricity keeps lights, A/C, fans and outlets humming—eco-friendly comfort!
Separate hot-water heater, so long, chilly showers.
Open-plan living/kitchen with island seating, smart TV, and high-speed Wi-Fi.
Private deck with breezes & sunrise views.
On-site parking with your own entrance.
Coming Soon: Washer + Dryer installation in the lower unit (ETA summer 2025).
Perfect for
Couples or small families seeking a quiet Caribbean retreat
Digital nomads and remote-workers (strong Wi-Fi + A/C)
HGTV fans wanting to sleep where the magic happened
Location & Drive Times
(All times approximate under normal conditions)
Centrally located on Gifft Hill—just minutes from Cruz Bay, Windmill Bar, Wharfside Village and the National Park trails
Cruz Bay: 2 mi – 10 min
Windmill Bar: 2 mi – 5 min
Wharfside Village: 2 mi – 10 min
Mongoose Junction: 3 mi – 10–15 min
National Park trails & beaches (Cinnamon Bay): 4 mi – 15 min
Important Note on Access
The final half-mile is unpaved with some uneven stretches. It’s not impassable—most 2WD cars manage fine—but you may want to drive slowly, especially in rain.
Property manager
Walt
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Amenities
Kitchen
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
Sea view
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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
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Service Animals allowed on a case by case basis.
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
We should mention
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property
About the area
St. John
St. John is home to this holiday home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Virgin Islands National Park and Cruz Bay Beach. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving, snorkelling and windsurfing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails.
Cruz Bay, St John
What's nearby
- Virgin Islands National Park - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
- Cruz Bay Beach - 4 min drive - 3.1 km
- Caneel Bay Beach - 8 min drive - 4.6 km
- Cinnamon Bay Beach - 9 min drive - 4.4 km
- Trunk Bay - 14 min drive - 5.2 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- The Windmill Bar - 6 min drive
- Greengo’s - 8 min drive
- Woody's Seafood Saloon - 8 min drive
- Sun Dog Cafe - 9 min drive
- Shambles - 6 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
10
Exceptional
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Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
9.0/10
Location
9.0/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Oleg B.
29 Jul, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great
Oleg B.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
About the host
Hosted by Walt
We're based in Mississippi and are grateful to share our island home with guests who love St. John as much as we do. We hope Banana Tree offers you the same peace, beauty, and escape it brings our family.
What makes this property unique
With 2 bedrooms upstairs and 2 bedrooms downstairs, Banana Tree is perfect for multiple families and groups looking for shared space with privacy. Upstairs - Currently Not Available
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