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A beachside seating area with chairs and tables, palm trees, and a view of the sea and hills in the background.
A kitchen with a bar area, a ceiling fan, a microwave, and a refrigerator.
A four-poster canopy bed with white linens, a wooden headboard, and a nightstand with a lamp.
A coastal area with boats docked near a beach, surrounded by lush greenery and a few buildings.
A living room with a brown leather sofa, a television, and a glass door leading outside.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • On the beach
    A rare beachfront property in the area - enjoy direct access to the beach and sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Great Cruz Bay
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Private hot tub
  • On beach
  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Chocolate Hole, St John
  • Place, Great Cruz Bay
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Chocolate Hole
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Chocolate Hole Beach
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, St. Thomas (STT-Cyril E. King)
    ‪54 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

String of Pearls Cozy Romantic Beach Front 1bedroom- Last Minute Discount! Ask!

Private and romantic beachfront house in upscale Great Cruz Bay neighborhood. Walk along the beach to the world class Westin Resort with restaurants and all water sport amenities. House is beautifully appointed with French tile roof and coral stone floors. Private deck and hammock on beach.

Keywords: Beach cottage

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
House is for two people only
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 64481vb
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
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

About the area

St. John

Located in St. John, this holiday home is on 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. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and horse riding.
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Chocolate Hole, St John

What's nearby

  • Great Cruz Bay - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Chocolate Hole - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Rendezvous Bay - 2 min drive - 1.2 km
  • Chocolate Hole Beach - 2 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Sunset Beach - 3 min drive - 2.1 km

Getting around

  • St. Thomas (SPB-St. Thomas Seaplane Base) - 60 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Trunk Bay Beach Bar - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Cruz Bay Landing - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Shambles - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Longboard - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Morgan's Mango - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is String of Pearls Cozy Romantic Beach Front 1bedroom- Last Minute Discount! Ask! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at String of Pearls Cozy Romantic Beach Front 1bedroom- Last Minute Discount! Ask!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at String of Pearls Cozy Romantic Beach Front 1bedroom- Last Minute Discount! Ask!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at String of Pearls Cozy Romantic Beach Front 1bedroom- Last Minute Discount! Ask!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is String of Pearls Cozy Romantic Beach Front 1bedroom- Last Minute Discount! Ask! located?

Nestled on the beach, this St. John holiday home is steps from Great Cruz Bay and 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Virgin Islands National Park. Chocolate Hole Beach and Sunset Beach 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 8 - Good. 8 out of 56 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 56 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Fabulous location! It was a bit tricky to get to so having a rental car was helpful. The accommodations were clean and attractive.We enjoyed kayaking around the bay. The hostess met us and made sure all was ready for us.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place! Gorgeous view! Host is wonderful!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host was wonderful, the place was fantastic and cozy, beautiful views. Will book again, A all the way.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great spot for our 1st visit to St John… great location, clean, and easy to check-in/out. Enjoyed kayaking in bay & walking over to Weston for amenities there as well. Rental was well equipped with all one needs. Thank you much for sharing your little piece of paradise… we had absolutely fantastic time!!Oh, appreciated the little extra touches upon arrival!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
The host and response communication was very good. Having your own private little beach was a pretty cool amenity too.
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful three weeks. Our host, BJ was welcoming and helpful. The house was delightful and the view from the porch was stellar. The location next to the Westin was a plus as we had access to restaurants and the taxi stand. Highly recommended.
Stayed 20 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was relatively clean. Could use a good deep clean. However, location was great and can’t beat having your own beach! Everything we needed was in the VRBO (e.g., beach towels, coolers, washer/dryer, etc). Overall our stay was great!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Stay

Great location! We hope to come back!
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness
This place was nice to stay great location, but it has been let down and needs some tender, loving care to bring it back to what it could be an excellent rating. I suggest cleaning up the grounds trimming the trees for the view and fixing all the windows so they close Like I said it is a great place with a wonderful location.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peaceful

Nice quiet location, close to town, clean house and larger than expected. Beautiful stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Beach front

I would stay in the location again and close to everything and the owner was very responsive to our needs
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great spot!

Fabulous spot. Kayak was awesome for early morning paddles. Easy access to town and beaches.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great getaway

BJ was a great host and what an adorable property. Loved the beach in front of the property and the access to kayaks. Very relaxing for my son and I for a last minute getaway.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful

This place is beautiful! It was so relaxing. We will definitely go back again.!!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A little slice of heaven

We had a wonderful stay at String of Pearls! The host and staff were very accommodating and easy to reach. Thank you! 😊
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Our Favorite Getaway

This is second time we have stayed at this sweet little beach getaway. We always love staying here because it is close to everything but you feel like you are away from all the busy places. This time we were a little disappointed that the construction next door was going on but we eventually were able to block out the noise. We would so stay here again!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Aug, 2022
Thanks so much for being repeat guests at String of Pearls, we are grateful for your patronage! I'm so sorry about the construction noise, but now that the roof is on, it should be minimal. They have agreed to start noisy work after eight am, and they are usually finished by three. We lost one third of the homes on St. John during Hurricane Irma, and are steadily rebuilding. Great Cruz Bay is a wonderful neighborhood, partly because it's mostly built out. But some construction is unavoidable in most areas. BJ
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cannot recommend enough! The perfect vacation home.

String of Pearls was absolutely perfect for our honeymoon in St. John. The house and property are quiet, while still a very short walk to the Westin. We enjoyed the private beach very much! BJ was very responsive and helped out when we had any questions. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Such a perfect spot

We really enjoyed this beautiful place. It’s such a perfect location with easy access to everything we were looking to do. Loved having the necessary amenities so I could cook and even do some laundry. The photos don’t do it justice! The beach access is amazing. And everyone was so kind. We’d love to visit again. Thank you for a wonderful stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Just right for us

Absolutely great location! On the water with an amazing view of the bay. Having the Westin a very short walk on the beach away was a home run. We walked over every night to catch a taxi into Cruz Bay. The living quarters are very nicely arranged and clean. Again, nice view of the bay from bed. Finally, the owner/manager was available and responsive to our needs!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy

Awesome location

Excellent location within walking distance of Westin via the beach path. Perfect for two people. I would suggest better directions for finding the property especially in the evening. The road to the house could be very challenging for those not comfortable driving on a narrow road . The toilet needs to be reset and linens upgraded. The shower was hot ! Would stay here again !
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Jan, 2024
Thank you for your comments. New linens arrived while you were there, but I didn’t want to inconvenience you! We will look at the directions and make sure they are clear and easy to follow. Perhaps you could indicate where we should clarify. BJ
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

St John/String of Pearls

My husband and I had a great stay at String of Pearls Villa! The villa was spacious and clean. The kitchen provided everything we needed to prepare some meals at “home”. And most importantly, the bed was incredibly comfortable! The property was private, yet close to everything! We did rent a vehicle, but it would be easy to catch a taxi from the Westin if need be. BJ and Freida were very responsive and offered many hints and tips to make our stay on St John perfect! We look forward to returning to the island and String of Pearls!
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Booking the String of Pearls was relatively easy and communications with Luciah prior to our scheduled arrival on 29 December 2025 went well. Unfortunately, a travel issue delayed my flight to 30 December, while my daughter arrived on 29 December at the Villa. Surprisingly, the Villa had not been cleaned after the previous guests departure. I called and direct messaged the hosts on Vrbo immediately after my daughter informed me about this unforeseen situation. Within an hour, Luciah and the cleaning crew arrived at the Villa to rectify the issue. Luciah and I spoke on the phone and she assured both me and my daughter that she would make my daughter comfortable as the cleaning ensued. Luciah personally drove my daughter around the town and to a small grocery store to acquire provisions for the next day while I was in route. Constant, uplifting communications with Luciah from that point made our 1st time visit to St. John both memorable and pleasant. Her personal recommendations on dining and National Park sites were SPOT ON! She shared her views cheerfully and REFUNDED 1 day's rental fee for the inconvenience on the 29th. I speculate that a majority of clients would excoriate the Host and Villa in an evaluation of this occurrence (less than 5 stars). In my view (a 4.5 star rating), the situation was handled immediately which helped to obliterate the inconvenience from mind as we enjoyed our St. John adventure and stay at the Villa. Yes, I would rebook the Villa!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Feb, 2026
It was truly a joy to host you and your wonderful daughter. Years ago, I asked myself where I feel happiest, and the answer has always been the same — St. John. Welcoming people to this island, and especially to String of Pearls, is something I cherish. When I heard about the little “hiccup,” my team and I jumped into action right away. Taking care of my guests and making sure their stay is everything it should be is not just my job — it’s something I genuinely love. Driving your daughter around and showing her the island was such a delight, and it warmed my heart to see her enjoying herself. Moments like that remind me why I’m in the hospitality world. Is everything always perfect? No. But can we strive for it? Absolutely. Your grace and kindness throughout meant more than you know. I truly hope you both return to String of Pearls in the near future. We would be honored to host you again. And as a thank‑you, we offer a 10% discount on the room rate for our returning guests. Warmest regards, String Of Pearls Team Luciah and Jay
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

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

False advertising

The property does not have a beach. It has a back yard with sand and a 10’ rocky barrier to get to the ocean. No beach at all! The air conditioning did not work. The hot tub was empty and had dirt in the bottom. Was second floor and bottom floor and side areas were full of trash and ruble. After we arrived and found out what we had actually rented it took several hours to reach the property management team. I escalated it to the vrbo customer service and at about the same time that we were finishing the case number the property management called us back and agreed to refund our money. Also the property is not on chocolate hole. It is in Great Cruise Bay next to the Westin. The only beach in the entire bay belongs to the Westin and is private. Just about every detail in the listing is false.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The best private getaway

I wanted something simple and private for our honeymoon. I knew we wouldn't be at the house often, but I still wanted beach and water access. My husband didn't feel well one day, so it was a perfect spot for me to be able to go sit on our little sandy beach area. A quick maybe 6 minute drive and you are in Cruz Bay for dinner. We enjoyed being able to cook our own breakfast and enjoy it on the porch or by the water! A great way to save if you would rather make sandwiches to carry with you for the day and cook dinner at home. I would highly recommend renting a car. If you don't have a boat, you definitely need a car. There's a spot right down from the house where you can schedule water activities and boat rentals. The property manager was great with response and easy to talk to! All of our friends have been messaging us wanting the info on our little home for the week! I am usually spoiled when it comes to luxurious stays, but in St. John it's the last thing you need. This home is so peaceful and private. You are surrounded by "luxury" just by the views of St. John. Trust me, rent this home and you will not regret the view and privacy you have. We will absolutely be back and I cannot wait!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

About the host

Hosted by BJ

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I have lived on St. John for thirty years, having sailed here as a youngster on a classic ocean racer. String of Pearls is the cottage I built on my dream property, beachfront land just one house away from the Westin. I love the water and could spend all my time sitting on the beach or sailing, dinghying, windsurfing or kayaking! But I'm a full time real estate broker and am about to build an energy-neutral, 'green' house that will be another great rental! Look forward to Moonlight Serenade.

Why they chose this property

Great Cruz Bay is an elegant neighborhood, mostly of vacation rentals. To own a home on the beach almost adjacent to the Westin Resort with all its amenities is a dream come true. I designed the house to be the perfect romantic hideaway for a couple. When I'm at String of Pearls, I can just walk down the beach to great restaurants, a health club, watersports and shopping. Being just a five minute drive from Cruz Bay, the island's main port of entry is incredibly convenient, too. Ten minutes and I'm at a world class National Park beach.

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