Grande Bay: Sugar N' Spice: 1 BR: Reno/new bathroom and kitchen. Great views
Our terrific one bedroom newly renovated in 2023 condo at Grande Bay is beautifully furnished and decorated with many personal touches and fully equipped with everything you would need for a wonderful stay and with amazing Caribbean views. We also have a next door studio condo (VRBO #288205) for your consideration and together we have named them "Sugar n' Spice"; the one bedroom is "Sugar" and the studio is "Spice." Also check out the reviews for the VRBO #288205 listing and you'll get a very good sense of the kind of experience you can expect to have staying with us. Rent either or both units and come explore St John as our guests; we've been coming to St John for almost 40 years and know the island very well and are happy to share our knowledge as you plan your trip.
The one bedroom features a king four poster bed in the master bedroom and a queen sleeper sofa in the living room. We have a double sinked master bath. There is a large balcony from which to enjoy the awesome views and a full size washer/dryer as well as an available parking spot if you do choose to rent a jeep. And, of course, we have a fully equipped stainless steel and granite kitchen and a Weber electric grill on the balcony. We have beach chairs, towels and coolers for your use and we have good internet and a hi-def TV with Apple TV and Netflix.
We are located in the rear building C (Stairwell 6) on the second floor near the pool, which we believe is the premier location within Grande Bay as it affords us really expansive views and provides more privacy and quiet than the units in the lower buildings on the street and closer to town. Grande Bay offers a beautiful pool, hot tub and pool deck with wonderful Caribbean views. We also have a fitness center with treadmills, ellipticals, exercise bikes and weights all with spectacular views looking out at the Caribbean. And all the restaurants, shops, bars, etc of Cruz Bay are a 1-10 minute walk away.
So come and relax and explore the magnificent island of St John! There's nothing better than morning coffee or an evening glass of wine sitting on the balcony and just staring at the gorgeous view.
We also have an adjoining studio condo, also with a king bed and queen sleeper sofa. The studio can be rented separately or combined with the one bedroom to form a large two bedroom unit. You can find the studio at VRBO listing 288205 and if you check out our reviews there, they apply equally to both units. We'd love to have you as our guests in one or both of our condo units!
Property manager
Thomas Hill
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Languages
English
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Amenities
Pool
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Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
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Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
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Pets
No pets allowed
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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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 4
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
We should mention
A car is not required for transport to and from this property
About the area
St. John
Located in St. John, this condo is by the ocean. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Virgin Islands National Park and Sapphire Beach. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and ecotours.
St John, USVI
What's nearby
Cruz Bay Beach - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
Battery - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
Caneel Bay Beach - 5 min drive - 2.8 km
Honeymoon Beach - 6 min drive - 2.2 km
Trunk Bay - 15 min drive - 7.9 km
Getting around
St. Thomas (SPB-St. Thomas Seaplane Base) - 57 min drive
Restaurants
High Tide Bar & Seafood Grill - 3 min walk
Cruz Bay Landing - 3 min walk
Beach Bar - 1 min walk
Lovango Rum Bar - 1 min walk
Greengo’s - 7 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Does Grande Bay: Sugar N' Spice: 1 BR: Reno/new bathroom and kitchen. Great views have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.
Is Grande Bay: Sugar N' Spice: 1 BR: Reno/new bathroom and kitchen. Great views pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
What time is check-in at Grande Bay: Sugar N' Spice: 1 BR: Reno/new bathroom and kitchen. Great views?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Grande Bay: Sugar N' Spice: 1 BR: Reno/new bathroom and kitchen. Great views?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Grande Bay: Sugar N' Spice: 1 BR: Reno/new bathroom and kitchen. Great views located?
Situated by the ocean, this condo building is within a 10-minute walk of St John Eco Hike & Snorkel Adventure and Virgin Islands National Park. Cruz Bay Beach and St. John Spice are also within 5 minutes.
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Property was perfect and the pictures reflected exactly what I would be walking into. Bed was very comfortable and it had everything you needed for your stay. The condo was very clean and nice. I would definitely stay here anytime I return to St. John. The host was fantastic to work with
My third visit to St. John, and definitely enjoyed this condo. First two visits I stayed in a studio suite, and this time was very nice to stay in the unit with the full kitchen and separate bedroom.
Perfect location with an easy walk to and from ferry if need be. The included parking spot was excellent as we rented a car. Would definitely return.
We loved this place! The photos didn't quite do justice to how comfortably large it was for the three of us. Large front patio, with a lovely view of the Cruz Bay harbor, large living room with comfortable sofa bed, fully-appointed kitchen (full oven, cooktop, microwave, toaster, toaster oven, coffee maker, blender, pots/pans/knife set/dishwasher, fridge/freezer with ice maker and freezer packs), separate bedroom with luxury bathroom en suite, plus washer/dryer and private rear patio with clothes line). Each morning we enjoyed our coffee on the front patio, watching pelicans diving in the harbor. Easy walk from ferry dock, and also easy walk to town's main taxi stand. (Taxis are mostly small vans, taking passengers to a sequence of destinations. Cash only!)Many restaurants within short walk--many casual, some fancy. We tried some, and cooked some meals on our own.We would *gladly* stay here again, if/when we return to St. John.
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The unit was recently renovated and was very well equipped. The owner was very responsive and was very pleasant ro deal with.
Grande Bay is the perfect place to stay on St John. The restaurants are all within walking distance and there is a lovely view of the water.
We enjoyed our visit. This property was perfect for us. The view, convenience to Cruz bay and comfortable furniture were excellent. We would definitely stay here again. The management company was responsive and helpful.
My husband and I stayed here for 4 nights to attend a wedding in St.John. The condo was great! Close to everything we needed. Shopping, restaurants, beach, bar, taxi stand. We had a wonderful time.
Verified traveller
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Heather
18 Oct, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This property was perfectly located to everything we wanted or needed on our trip to St. Johns. It was beautiful and eqiped with eveything one would need. A true home away from home. The onsite staff were friendly and the property management team was fabulous to work with. We would hihly recommend Grande Bay and this particular unit to anyone!
We absolutely loved St John! The Sugar 'N Spice (1br) was perfect for us...beautiful views and is such a comfortable place. Having a full kitchen was a plus for cooking our own breakfasts. Everything we needed for our multiple beach outings was readily available in the unit. Grande Bay is within walking distance of so many great restaurants, fun bars, and lots of shopping options! Definitely recommend it - we will be back!!
This was such a nice villa. I will rent it again. Clean, comfortable and well stocked. The host and owner were excellent to work with. WAPA has had a lot of issues this summer and we were out of power for a total of 30 seconds, yes seconds, over 10 days. Everything worked as it should. The dedicated parking spot is a must. It was tight but very doable. There are ice macnhines in the garages for your convenience. Nice towels, chairs and a cooler were provided.
We had a great stay at Thomas’s condo. Everything was just as you expected it to be.
Clean, comfortable, communication with property manager was great, also close to everything! We will be back! Just loved St. John!
Sheila S.
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2023
6/10 Okay
Gene C.
19 Jan, 2023
Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication
Needs better cleaning
Overall love the property but some owners seem to clean better than others.
Gene C.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023
4/10 Poor
Jodi S.
8 Feb, 2025
Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication
Sad to Report A Bad Experience/ Disappointing Unit
I have never done a review, but thought it important to point out a few things because we unfortunately, had a bad experience. The positives: This property/unit is in a great location with a very pretty view. Bed comfortable. The negatives: Space tight. Minimal basics supplied. Something strong was burning my eyes and causing allergic breathing reaction. I just wanted to get out of there whole time. And feared our belongings were all getting exposed. Property manager was snooty/snarky about it, as well as unhelpful until Night 2 of 2 to provide needed unsupplied pillow case for pillow.Bare minimum linens, bed and other supplies given. Extras padlocked in bedroom closet. (Saw nice cleaning lady removing from earlier.) Property mgr mentioned on the phone that “they no longer use Fabulosa on the floors because the owner doesn’t like it”, inferring it was me. Noticed burning worse in the bedroom and tiny bathroom with unopenable window. When I opened a tiny slotted doored closet in the tiny bathroom, I discovered the problem. Old mop and cleaning supply buckets, with products, my guess is they still contained the “Fabulosa”. Since the door is slotted, it comes into the air of the bathroom and bedroom. When I later googled Fabulosa, I saw multiple alarming recalls, due to contamination of harmful strains of bacteria, which affect breathing, etc. I suggest the owner please remove closet supplies, start anew and remediate the unit. Sorry to be negative. Sad this ruined our stay.
My wife and I really enjoyed staying in this unit. It is extremely well-stocked with just about anything you might need, and the unit is updated. The shower was awesome, and we will definitely be repeat guests at this property.
This condo was very clean and had everything you would need for your stay! Location could not have been better. Easy short walks to restaurants and bars. Great parking garage and very easy to communicate with staff. Although you won't need to because there are not any problems! Our honeymoon was amazing because of this place. Highly recommend.
Very nice property close to all restaurants, shops and bars easy ride to area beaches
Ron D.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
About the host
Hosted by Thomas Hill
Betty and I have been coming to St John with our family for over 30 years. Our daughters think of St John as their second home and now our grandchildren are learning the magic of St John. When Grande Bay was first proposed in 2005, we bought before a shovel went into the ground and have owned ever since. Indeed, for many years, Tom served as President of the Homeowners Association. We'd love to share our St John insights and experiences with you and hope you will come to love the island as we do.
Why they chose this property
We own both this one bedroom condo as well as a next door studio condo (see VRBO # 288205). Each unit sleeps up to four and the units can be rented separately or combined. These units are professionally decorated with high end furnishings and many personal touches. We have what we believe is a premier location within Grande Bay -- in the upper building closest to the pool and away from the town side which affords us really expansive views and provides much more privacy and quiet than the units in the lower buildings on the street and closer to town.
What makes this property unique
Grande Bay is uniquely situated on the edge of Cruz Bay allowing you to be able to walk to all the many restaurants, bars, shops, etc within 1-10 minutes, yet have complete quiet with amazing Caribbean views when you are back in the condo. You can also walk/hike to amazing National Park beaches (Solomon and Honeymoon) in 30 minutes on the beautiful Linde Trail.
Languages:
English
Premier Host
They consistently provide great experiences for their guests