Between The Beaches Mango Villa

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Entryway
Left door-Master suite Right door-kitchen, living room, 2 guest rooms

Overview
Amenities
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Location
Host

Exceptional

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61800 sq ft

Popular amenities

Parking available
Barbecue grill
Kitchen
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Sea view

Explore the area

St John

Virgin Islands National Park
‪15 min walk‬
Trunk Bay
‪31 min drive‬
Cinnamon Bay Beach
‪38 min drive‬
West End (TOV-West End Seaplane Base)
‪279 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1.

1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2.

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3.

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1.

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2.

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Dining area

About this property

Between the Beaches of Grootpan Bay and Kiddle Bay lies Mango Villa. Nestled into the hillside overlooking a large saltpond and Grootpan Bay, this villa borders the USVI National Park. Only a 10-minute drive from lively Coral Bay, the only sounds at Mango Villa are birdsong and crashing surf.

Mango Villa is a 3 BR/2 BA single-story private home; there are no shared facilities. It offers flat parking and easy access, and is fully equipped with everything you will need for a relaxed island holiday.
You will be a short distance from VIERS, and the popular beaches at Salt Pond and Lameshur. This is truly St. John Off The Beaten Track.

Inside, the kitchen and Great Room feature vaulted ceilings with exposed Mahogany beams and a 10ft Mahogany breakfast bar. The kitchen is fully equipped.

The Master Suite, with private bath, is separate from the rest of the house and has a queen bed plus a single bed. (When entering gate, door on your right is master suite and door on left is main house) Each of the bedrooms has a queen bed and every room has sliding doors onto the deck with a view of Grootpan Bay. The deck also has screened in section.

Property manager

Brianna Tallian

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Parking available

Sea view

Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Pack in play, Highchair that hooks to chair.

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Outside ONLY!

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether 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

Located in St. John, this holiday home is near 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.

St John

What's nearby

Virgin Islands National Park - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
Johnson Bay - 4 min drive - 4.2 km
Trunk Bay - 31 min drive - 18.7 km
Maho Beach - 35 min drive - 12.5 km
Cinnamon Bay Beach - 38 min drive - 13.8 km

Getting around

St. Thomas (SPB-St. Thomas Seaplane Base) - 100 min drive

Restaurants

‪Skinny Legs - ‬8 min drive
‪The Windmill Bar - ‬24 min drive
‪Greengo’s - ‬30 min drive
‪Sun Dog Cafe - ‬30 min drive
‪Shambles - ‬24 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Between The Beaches Mango Villa pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Between The Beaches Mango Villa?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Between The Beaches Mango Villa?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Between The Beaches Mango Villa located?

This family-friendly St. John holiday home is located near the beach, within 1 mi (2 km) of Virgin Islands Coral Reef National Monument and Virgin Islands National Park. Saltpond Bay and Little Lameshur Bay are also within 2 miles (3 km).

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.

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9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Jacob P.

21 Mar, 2025

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

Private Cozy Villa

Overall, we absolutely loved staying at the Mango! From beach chairs to a toaster oven to plenty of beach towels - and everything in between - all of our needs were met. Wonderful location close to Grootpan Bay and Salt Pond where we had our favorite snorkeling adventures! The Mango is a great price for a cozy villa located on a private and quiet area of the island. In the mornings we even had a surprise visit from flamingoes, which came as a surprise. One frequent STJ visitor shared with us this is the first time she had heard of flamingoes coming to the island. Simply put, this was a perfect cozy casita for my husband and I - we would absolutely come back in the future!

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dylan D.

4 Jul, 2024

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

Great stay at Mango Villa

Property was as described and great location at east end of the island. Communication was great with the owners and we really enjoyed our stay. Salt Pond and Lameshur are both very close and 2 of our favourite beaches.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

sara b.

10 Mar, 2024

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

Lovely stay at Mango

We had a lovely stay at Mango! The view is magnificent and the area is peaceful and serene. We loved having our morning coffee watching the birds and distant beach and were lucky enough to see pink flamingos in the salt pond!

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katie K.

30 Jun, 2024

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

A lovely stay

My family and I loved our time at mango villa! We really appreciated the detailed directions to the house and all the tips for the island! We enjoyed yoga on the porch while watching the flamingos, dinners on the screened in deck, movie nights after long days on the beach, and the stock of beach toys and coolers! I would definitely recommend this villa to others! The AC units in each bedroom were lifesavers. I will cherish my time in St. John for life.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda H., Gatesville, TX

29 Jun, 2023

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

Great location to get away

Want to get away from all the tourist and commission this is the place to stay. Best beaches within a minute drive.

Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laurie B.

16 Feb, 2024

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

Wonderful quiet villa with great view

We have stayed here twice and love the quiet and nature. Plenty of space and great view. Walk to two great snorkeling beaches and short ride to others. Clean and well stocked. Layout is great with one bedroom separate from other two. If we get back to at John again we would not stay anywhere else!

Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Kathleen C.

19 Jan, 2023

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

Lovely week with lovely views

We had a really nice stay. So many great beaches sites within near proximity to the house. Location is o. The quiet and more rustic side of the island, which is what we wanted.

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

William K.

22 May, 2023

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

Perfect getaway

I stayed with a group of 4 friends for a week at Mango Villa and we had a great time! It was just what we needed, with easy access the hiking and beaches for snorkeling and relaxing. Would highly recommend!

Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dianne B.

16 Jan, 2024

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

Michigan naturalists

We were very pleased at the separation and privacy of the two bedrooms. Worked well for two couples. Wonderful views and very peaceful. We explored every day -birding and snorkeling.

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

James M.

8 Jan, 2017

Great house,location and weather

House met all our needs

Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2017

8/10 Good

ira l.

24 Jun, 2024

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Nice place but needs some updates.

Nice place but a with a few updates like blind or curtains that fit the window would help greatly. Just for future occupants the road to the house is not really a road but a rock path which is completely wash out (not the owners fault) but just for full disclosure for others:

Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kurt H.

29 Jun, 2023

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

Quiet south Coral Bay

This property is located on the far south end of the island. It was a great place to relax and access Coral Bay and Salt pond beach. The house comfortable for our party of 5 adults. We loved being on the screened patio. Great access to the national park.

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

JEFFREY W.

12 Jan, 2019

Excellent!

Convenient to less crowded snorkel beaches; very well outfitted in every respect- leftover food from other travelers, snorkel equipment, sand beach toys, coolers, kitchen supplies etc. close to grocery and trash dumpsters, spectacular views off huge porch screened porch for cards or outside meals when buggy, massage capable on site! Brianna the host was always helpful! Fantastic stay and place!

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Aulo G.

26 Apr, 2019

Beautiful home on amazing island

Mango Villa is a beautiful house located in a very quiet part of the island. The balcony is perched overlooking a salt pond and bay, and so we had all our meals to amazing views. The house is spacious and very well organised so our family of 5 had plenty of room to enjoy our stay. St John has some amazing beaches that are only a short distance away.

Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Eric P.

26 Dec, 2022

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

Great spot to get away from it all

My wife and I spent 10 nights at Mango Villa and it could not have been better. It's a world away from the bustle of Cruz Bay and exactly what we were looking for. We planned to explore more of the island but ended up spending most of our time snorkeling at Lameshur, Kiddel, and Grootpan as well as hiking to Reef Bay. The kitchen was well-stocked, the master bedroom was cool and comfy, and the screened-in porch had great views and was perfect for meals and readlng. We will definitely be back!

Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Xiancheng Y.

21 Jan, 2023

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

Lovely place

Pros: Quiet, clean, fully equipped, walking distance to good snorkel beaches(Salt pond, Grovepan) and a trail. Cons: Longer drive from other attractions. The owners have provided useful info about the villa, beaches, and car rental and driving directions. Our questions before the trip were quickly answered. We had a heavy storm the first night stay there and power was out. We contacted the owners, who have quickly had the issue resolved.

Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Sarah G., San Diego, CA

3 Aug, 2016

A quiet private gem!

We really enjoyed our stay at Mango Villa. If you like privacy, quiet and the opportunity to snorkel in two different bays this is the place for you. We were always the only ones snorkeling in Kiddle/Grootpan bays. Many of the other beaches in St John can be quite crowded at times. The long deck with the lovely view of the bays is fantastic. We especially enjoyed having the ceiling fan on the deck. Brianna was responsive and accommodating and so supportive. The place was clean, homey, and well stocked. It is even nicer than the pictures. We were here for work (research) and I can't wait to come back for vacation.

Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2016

10/10 Excellent

Jim P.

31 May, 2023

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

Great place on a fabulous island!

This was our first trip to St. John, and Mango Villa was a great place to explore from! The house was just as represented, including a very well-equipped kitchen, which we always appreciate. We enjoyed breakfasts on the screened porch every day, grilled something for dinner most evenings, and packed lunches for the cooler (so glad to have that!) when we went out exploring. Some beaches were close enough to be "walk-able" but as senior citizens we chose to drive our rented jeep. There were lots of beaches we didn't get to, and we didn't try any hiking because it was very hot. We could have gotten up early and hiked, but we like to sleep in on vacations! We hope to return to St. John in the future!

Stayed 11 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nancy G.

7 Nov, 2021

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

Lovely Home, Wonderful Location

Husband and I stayed at Mango Villa for two weeks, and heavens don't I miss it. Miss the view over Grootpan and the green hills alongside; all the amenities that make it a great beach house (a spacious and comfortably furnished screen porch, a well-equipped kitchen with a fridge that actually keeps things cold, reading lamps next to the bed- and a clothesline!); the snorkeling at Kiddel, Grootpan, Salt Pond and the Lameshurs- all a short walk or drive away; and the breezeway between the main house and the master bedroom, which was a great staging area for our gear. Also, the WiFi works great for those who need to do some work when they travel. And finally, shhh... I think this villa is one of the best bargains on the island!

Stayed 15 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Teresa L., Columbia, SC

16 Nov, 2019

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

Great Adventure

Property was as described. Very comfortable and well stocked. We had all the comforts of home without the hassles of a resort. There are many beaches and trails close to Mango. Several are within walking distant. Some great restaurants in Coral Bay which is 10 minutes away. We went to at least one if not two beaches everyday. The snorkeling was amazing. Beautiful beaches, trails and scenery what more could you ask for with the comforts of Home at Mango Villa. Here are a few of the things that made up our Great Adventure..Hermit crabs, birds of all kinds, mongoose, goats, donkeys, colorful fish, sea turtles, eels, squid, string rays, deer and some beautiful coral:)

Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Alan C.

13 Jan, 2023

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

St John Escape

Super cool off the beaten path home. Beautiful view of Grootpan Bay and Salt Pond. We had Rainbows 3/5 mornings after a brief shower. Snorkled 8 bays in 4 days plus Ramshead and Annenburg Plantation. Place was totally stocked with spices, sunscreen, firstaide kit, fans, snorkle gear, information books, ect. Even had a half dozen eggs and 4 cold beers in the fridge when we got there. About 40 minutes from Cruz Bay and 15 minutes from Coral Bay. East side soooo much laid back then city side. Perfect to chill out. Brianne was excellent host. We could tell she care alot about her family house. Would definitely return to Mango Villa.

Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Keri A.

12 Jul, 2018

Clean, beautiful, and magical.

We just returned from a two week stay at mango in June 2018. The way mango is set-up worked perfectly for us. We would enjoy the deck every morning and evening. The extra covered deck space was fantastic! The island is still healing from the devastating hurricanes, but is still gorgeous. Mango sits in a very quiet area away from it all! It took a few days to unwind from our busy lives, but once we did, I told my husband that I felt like I was staying in a treehouse. There was so much wildlife everywhere. We enjoyed birdwatching from the deck, catching (and releasing) hermit crabs, and watching the dive boats anchor in grootpan. Mango is absolutely delightful!

Stayed 13 nights in Jun 2018

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Fred Z., Findlay

23 Feb, 2014

Away from it all

Almost to the end of the road on St. John. The separate bedroom was perfect for our situation ... we had our daughter, son-in-law, and their two young ones along, so we slept in the detached bedroom and the others stayed in the main house. The hillside drive is better than most for clearance and less severe slope (some drives look almost inaccessible). As others have mentioned, there are a few small maintenance items here and there, but it is well worth the price. There was a next door neighbor doing some construction on his house, but other than his 7:00 a.m. starting time with power saws and drills, it really wasn't a problem for us. There are several restaurants within a 5 to 15 minute drive from the house, plus some small grocery/convenience-store type places fairly close. Don't let your vehicle gas tank get extremely low, as the only gas station on the island is 20 miles/ 45 minutes away. If we have the chance, we wouldn't hesitate to go back.

10/10 Excellent

Jessica F.

31 May, 2022

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

Cozy stay on the quiet side of the island

The villa was clean and had everything we needed for a comfortable stay. The large Brita and many ice cube trays made hiking water bottle prep easy. The AC in the bedrooms kept us cool after a day of adventuring. We enjoyed playing the “St. John - opoly” they had and loved the little blue and yellow bananaquit birds who came to visit the bird bath! The villa is on the quiet side of the island, right next to Lamshur Bay and the Rams Head trail. It takes about 40 minutes to get here from Cruz bay, but the secluded location is so peaceful, and without any light pollution, the nighttime sky is incredible! There is no shortage of wildlife to see, and we saw turtles on every beach we visited! Abundant coral, bright fish, sting rays, and more - this was truly an escape for nature lovers. A few tips: 1) Recylables are collected at ReSource Depot on Gifft Hill Road behind Tony’s kitchen. They take #1, #2, #5 plastics and aluminum! 2) Chemical sunscreens are illegal on the island to protect the abundant coral. Remember to use only Zinc or Titanium sunscreens :)

Stayed 8 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Debbie S.

4 Apr, 2021

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

Just like a welcoming home

My husband and I stayed at this lovely home for a month to celebrate my husband’s 70th birthday. We are active hikers, snorkelers, and divers and everything we needed was at the house-coolers, beach chairs, towels, noodles and an outdoor shower. The deck was the best feature of the house. We had breakfast each morning under the covered deck and looked directly at the water. Dinner was in the screened-in porch and we star-gazed each night on the open deck. The road to the house was rocky and rough, and the driveway was narrow and steep but we had no trouble with our Jeep. Would definitely recommend renting a Jeep. We made most meals at home and the kitchen had all appliances and cookware we needed. It is a 15-minute curvy, hilly drive to the restaurants in Coral Bay so either we cooked at home or had an early dinner to avoid driving in the dark. Overall, a very positive experience. Pictures online truly represent the house, and the owners were available and responsive from the time of booking and throughout our stay. I can recommend Mango Villa without reservation. You will not be disappointed.

Stayed 28 nights in Mar 2021

About the host

Hosted by Brianna Tallian

We are 3 professional women living in the Midwest, who have been coming to St. John for years. We finally decided that life is short, and it was time to have a place for ourselves and our families to escape the northern winters. We hope it will give you the same pleasure that it gives us.