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BeachFront Cottage-St John's Best Kept Secret just 2 blks to Town, Rent 1 or 2 B

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Property grounds
Aerial view
On the beach, sun loungers, beach towels
On the beach, sun loungers, beach towels
Interior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Beach view
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

BeachFront Cottage-St John's Best Kept Secret just 2 blks to Town, Rent 1 or 2 B

Seaside Vista was a private home for years. Now the new owner did a total renovation and has placed it on the vacation rental market.

Seaside Vista is the closest oceanfront villa to town; a very unique property, next to Gallows Point. Imagine being able to take a dip in the ocean anytime you like, only steps away from your own beach house! Seaside Vista underwent extensive renovation after the hurricane including new high quality finishes and all new furnishings which will make your stay truly enjoyable.

Over 175 Five Star Reviews on VRBO and Trip Advisor
Book with confidence knowing that past guests have given Seaside Vista their highest ratings.

Most of the other options available in town are condos. Instead of sharing walls and a building with many others in a condo, you can enjoy the privacy of your own beachfront villa?

in 2018, the owner completed a top to bottom renovation, a real vintage Caribbean Cottage with modern touches done in a way to preserve the unique relaxing cottage feel, yet with an element of understated luxury. Because its just around the corner from Gallows Point, it hides any noise from town, yet its an easy 2 block stroll to the heart of Cruz Bay.
You'll enjoy the soothing sounds of the surf from the large 15' x 20' screened in terrace as you watch the sailboats go by. In the evening, enjoy fabulous sunsets year round plus the twinkling lights of St Thomas.

The air conditioned spacious master bedroom (14' x 12') has a king size bed with direct access to the large ocean view terrace. The bedroom's windows on 3 sides provide cooling Caribbean breezes and an ocean view.

The beautiful Restoration Hardware bath is accessed directly from the master bedroom. Seaside Vista is perfect for a couple as you can rent the cottage with the 2nd bedroom locked, and the rate is priced accordingly. (The 2nd bedroom is never rented to a different party.) The published rate is for the 1 bedroom, up to 2 guests.

The second air conditioned bedroom was thoughtfully designed in a nautical style with new twin bunk beds. A blow up twin mattress is also available for a 3rd child. For convenience, the bathroom is accessible right from the second bedroom as well. The cost for 2nd bedroom/additional guests is $50 per night per guest. Road/construction: in 2022 work is underway to bury the utility lines on the major roadways. This may cause some slight traffic delays. Also, as a result of hurricane Irma/Maria there is still rebuilding going on in the areas surrounding Cruz Bay Town & other parts of the island.

The large newly tiled terrace has plenty of room for relaxing and dining and features all new furniture. The kitchen has been totally remodeled and features new counters, appliances and a more contemporary open floor plan to the living room (20' x 11'). A new counter with bar stools makes it a great place to hang. The living room has large ocean view windows with a comfy sectional couch and a doorway that opens up directly to the terrace. There is also a furnished private courtyard with a grill.

I provide my guests with lots of information to help make their travel to St John and their stay more enjoyable. I invite you to read the guest reviews. Enjoy this pristine cottage all to yourself....a vacation you will truly cherish for years to come.

Note about video on this site: This video was shot before the hurricanes consequently it shows some pre-storm decor and furnishings. The villas has been completely repaired. The villa photos on this site were all taken post storm, that's why you will see some differences. A signed Rental Agreement is required.

The owner is not responsible for any booking and or computer errors made by VRBO.

If you have any questions feel free to call or e-mail me; I'm happy to answer anything about my place or the island of St John.

I am the owner, Michael Krienik, and the only person that does bookings for my property. If you have any questions, call me at 513-460-5360. Thanks.

*****IF THIS VILLA IS RENTED FOR YOUR DESIRED TIME PERIOD, PLEASE CONSIDER MY OTHER RENTALS:
PALM VISTA HILLTOP POOL VILLA - for 1-6 GUESTS available to rent as a 1, 2 or 3 bedroom, see info at
https://www.vrbo.com/254994 or
LITTLE PALM GUEST SUITE- 1 bedroom for 1-2 GUESTS
see info at https://www.vrbo.com/253498
Thanks!



Property manager

Michael Krienik

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach towels
  • Beach sun loungers

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Car not required

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Blender
  • Toaster
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near laundromat

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Safe
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the ocean
  • Near the sea
  • In the city center
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

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  • Kitchen
  • Washer
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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: 2nd bdrm 2 twin bunks; air mattress avail 4 3rd
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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
Onsite 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 indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Map
Cruz Bay, St John

What's nearby

  • Cruz Bay Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Battery - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Cruz Bay Visitor Center - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Honeymoon Beach - 9 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Trunk Bay - 16 min drive - 6.9 km

Getting around

  • St. Thomas (SPB-St. Thomas Seaplane Base) - 55 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪High Tide Bar & Seafood Grill - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Cruz Bay Landing - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Beach Bar - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Lovango Rum Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Greengo’s - ‬11 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is BeachFront Cottage-St John's Best Kept Secret just 2 blks to Town, Rent 1 or 2 B pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at BeachFront Cottage-St John's Best Kept Secret just 2 blks to Town, Rent 1 or 2 B?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at BeachFront Cottage-St John's Best Kept Secret just 2 blks to Town, Rent 1 or 2 B?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is BeachFront Cottage-St John's Best Kept Secret just 2 blks to Town, Rent 1 or 2 B located?

Located in St. John, this beachfront vacation home is in the city center and within a 15-minute walk of Cruz Bay Beach and Virgin Islands National Park. St John Eco Hike & Snorkel Adventure and St. John Spice are also within 10 minutes.

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BeachFront Cottage-St John's Best Kept Secret just 2 blks to Town, Rent 1 or 2 B Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 104 out of 112 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 112 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 112 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 112 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 112 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Lynn C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The view from the house was beautiful!
It was clean and very close to town so we could walk everywhere.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful
It’s a fine place to stay
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Villa on St. John
If you are looking to be within walking distance of the restaurants and shops of Cruz Bay, this is the place for you. Very clean and quiet and wonderful wild life just outside your door. The screened in porch was the real winner. Such a great view and sounds of waves. Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The screened in Porch is worth every dollar spent on this property
This is the second year in a row that we have stayed in Mike's cottage. We will likely book again for 2025
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kandida G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great little villa close to town
This villa is in a perfect location, walking distance to all the shops and restaurants in Cruz Bay. The veranda is perfect for your morning coffee overlooking the bay. Everything you need for a perfect vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nicole J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely!
Thanks for a beautiful week!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vic & Maureen H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay!
Really enjoyed our stay! Great screened in deck! (No mosquito bites) Great location! (Easy 5 min walk into town) Closeness to a beach! (Was able to snorkel and saw a lot of fish - 100 yards from villa)
Stayed 11 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Heather L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beyond Expectations
If there is one property in the area, this is the one. Michael ensures a great experience and is thoroughly helpful. If you want an intimate and quiet getaway in St. John for a good value, we highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Location
We loved this home. Beautiful view and only a two minute walk into Cruz Bay. Great communication from owner. We’re already looking at our calendar for a return trip!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barbara M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved it!
Location is awesome ! View is awesome! Owner is awesome! Just stay there!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Seth C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Escape
The Seaside Vista offered an ideal getaway home with gorgeous ocean views on a screened in porch as well as clean & comfortable amenities just walking distance from some of St. John’s best restaurants & shops. The bed was crisp & comfy, the shower bright & refreshing, and the on site washer & dryer a plus. We’d come back every month if we could!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Edwin C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location!
Cute well located cottage with fantastic sunset views. “Jack and Jill” layout of house was perfect for us. Room for mom but privacy for us. And host Mike is super nice!
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

John C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful place
We loved our stay at this villa in St. John! It was everything we could have asked for, Beautiful place with all the amenities we needed for our stay. It was the perfect place to celebrate our 40th anniversary. We especially loved the screen porch overlooking the sea and most of all, gorgeous sunsets. Thank you to Michael, our host for all your help and suggestions. We highly recommend this adorable villa!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Trina W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Paradise
We had the BEST time on St John!!! Seaside Vista has the most amazing views from the screen porch, we spent all our time there! Its also such a great spot, loved being able to walk to all the restaurants and shopping. Micheal was very helpful and gave us lots of information about the island before hand! We had our 2 grown kids, 20 and 17 and they were very comfortable in the bunk beds! We had a great family trip and cant wait to come back!!
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Feels like our own private paradise❤️
This was our second stay at this lovely villa and it almost feels like “ours”! The screened-in porch is the absolute perfect addition and where we spent most evenings. The villa is close to town so we walked to dinner every night! Sunset vista comes with every possible amenity and Michael and Leslie are perfect hosts! Thank you for the privilege of staying! We will definitely be back!
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful stay so close to town
We had a terrific stay at seaside, the location and amenities were fantastic. The neighbors were a little loud late into the night every night which kept our kids awake later than we wanted but listening to the waves helped! Everything in the villa was great, the bunk beds were very creaky so we had trouble sleeping in that room. Everything was clean, exactly as promised, the view was superb. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Patricia B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Do not MISS this Island Secret
This property is an island secret that should not be missed. You will miss... island breezes, soothing sound of waves, peacocks, doves, 5 star hospitality(Michael, you're amazing), stocked cottage kitchen, AC, beach within walkin distance, walk to restaurants, comfortable bed, but...the screened in porch OMG...
Stayed 11 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Sara-Kathryn C., Alabama

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Best Stay in STJ
My husband and I had the most incredible stay for our anniversary at Seaside Vista Villa. Mike was the best host we’ve encountered with VRBO. Great, clear communication. Wonderful suggestions for dining and Varlack for our jeep rental. The pictures posted are amazing, but the villa is even better in person. The best location for walking into Cruz Bay! We cannot wait to return!! Thanks for the most incredible week, Mike!!!
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We could hear the ocean from our bed!
The cottage is lovely. The screened porch is unbelievably wonderful. The ocean is just below the cottage. Every night we sat and watched the sunset. There is a hill you need to walk up from downtown, but we didn't have a problem, and it allowed me to eat more ice cream! The king size bed is lovely as are the sheets and towels. This was our 3rd St John visit, there will be more!!
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rick H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our Week In Paradise
First of all we love St. John ( it is our “One Particular Harbor”)! Second of all, we hit the jackpot when we reserved Seaside Vista Villa! Loved the screened in porch - coffee in the morning and sunset Happy Hour every evening! Our new pastime is watching all the peacocks!! Another plus is how close the Villa is to the heartbeat of Cruz Bay, lots to do in town! The inside of the Villa has all the things you might need. Plenty of towels, dishes, glasses and anything you might need for cooking. It has a nice grill area too. There are even beach towels, beach chairs and a small canopy to pitch at the beach. All in all this was a very stress free vacation you will relax as soon as you arrive! Have fun!!! Jeanne and Rick H.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jayme M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and beautiful sunset views!
This cottage was ideal for a couple. The views are beautiful from the back porch and the location couldn't be better. We were able to easily walk into Cruz Bay (town) to eat, shop, or go on an excursion. The cottage is small but perfect for 2 people and it has everything you need to cook easy meals. The cooler and beach chairs were also very nice to have. Our favorite part of this rental was the location and how easy it was to navigate from there to different parts of the island. Our favorite day was spent hiking to Salt Pond Bay and around the rocks to the other side then cooling off with a swim in the beach there, Salt Pond Beach (we thought it was the prettiest with the fewest people).
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great cottage with amazing views and a perfect location
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay! The views from the screened in porch were incredible. We saw some incredible sunsets and enjoyed waking up with coffee there each morning. The condo was in great shape and had everything we needed. The master bed was comfy and the kids slept well in the bunk beds. The location was perfect. It was a short walk along the water into town. We rented a car half the time so we could explore more of the island, but the first half of the trip we carried our beach stuff down the hill each morning and caught a taxi to and from the beaches without any issues. If you don't want to rent a car while you're there, that's another big plus for this place. Michael was very helpful and informative throughout the booking process and leading up to our trip and he was very responsive during our stay when we had questions. Only good things to say about Seaside Vista. Thanks for the wonderful stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

robin K.

Et in Arcadia Ego
This was our second visit to Seaside Vista. It has a super location, close to town, yet quiet and perched over the sea. We loved sitting on the patio and watching the remarkable view, listening to the waves beneath. Fifty paces to Frank Bay, with its great snorkeling and less than five minutes walk to town. If you are looking for urban elegance or pretention, go elsewhere. But if you are looking for a small paradise, this is it. We will be back....soon.

10/10 Excellent

Karen S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Can I lie and tell you we hated it?
I really am torn. I want to leave a terrible review so that no one else will know about this sweet treasure. But, I can’t possibly do that to Michael! What a wonderful place! The villa was so comfortable with every possible thing you could need! The perfect location overlooking the water with the best sunset views! Within walking distance to town and some fantastic restaurants! Michael was a great host! Very very informative and responsive! We are so sad to leave but are already planning our next trip! Thank you Michael!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Getaway
The photos don’t do this property justice. It is absolutely breathtaking. It is 40-50 feet elevated above Frank Bay with a view to the west for incredible sunset views every night. The sound of the surf is the perfect backdrop for a relaxing vacation. Every morning, iguanas appear in the fire tree outside the bedroom windows, feeding on the orange blossoms for breakfast. Perfect location. Easy walking distance to Cruz Bay for shopping and cafes, 15 minute drive to the best beaches and snorkeling in the world. Don’t miss Trunk Bay with its underwater snorkeling trail through the coral reef. Tons of fish, stingrays, and occasionally a turtle. What a great vacation!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022