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Cloud Nine! Spectacular Sunsets, Privacy, Pool, Spa, AC, near town & beaches

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Outdoor pool
Outdoor dining
Outdoor pool
Miscellaneous
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8248 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Hot Tub
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    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.

Cloud Nine! Spectacular Sunsets, Privacy, Pool, Spa, AC, near town & beaches

Cloud Nine is located on Gifft Hill 640 feet above the Caribbean Sea where you can see mountain peaks 80 miles away. With spectacular views, gentle trade winds, and the twinkling lights of distant islands, Cloud Nine combines the comforts of traditional Caribbean architecture with casual elegance and creates a private, romantic and restful environment. At night after a beautiful sunset, the soft lighting and gentle trade winds create a seductive and tranquil ambiance.

Note: Dec 18 - April 23 bookings require a 4 person minimum rate, even if only 2 people are traveling.

Property manager

Linda and Allen

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach
  • Beach towels
  • Beach sun loungers

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Spa tub
  • Massages

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Car recommended

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Paper towels

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Day bed

Bathrooms

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Toilet paper
  • Soap
  • Towels provided
  • Hair dryer

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • DVD player
  • Music library
  • Games
  • 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

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Only outside the house

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Chef
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Local meal delivery service

Location highlights

  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Water sports equipment
  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Kayak on site
  • Boat on site
  • Golfing on site
  • Tennis on site
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Windsurfing 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
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 2672 sq ft (248 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

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: Small children must wear life vests in pool area.

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
Note from host: Must discuss with owner in advance
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 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 recommended for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Map
gifft hill, St John

What's nearby

  • Virgin Islands National Park - 5 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Cinnamon Bay Beach - 14 min drive - 5.6 km
  • Trunk Bay - 15 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Cruz Bay Beach - 16 min drive - 4.9 km
  • Caneel Bay Beach - 22 min drive - 7.9 km

Getting around

  • St. Thomas (SPB-St. Thomas Seaplane Base) - 86 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪High Tide Bar & Seafood Grill - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Cruz Bay Landing - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Beach Bar - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Lovango Rum Bar - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Windmill Bar - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Cloud Nine! Spectacular Sunsets, Privacy, Pool, Spa, AC, near town & beaches have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Cloud Nine! Spectacular Sunsets, Privacy, Pool, Spa, AC, near town & beaches pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Cloud Nine! Spectacular Sunsets, Privacy, Pool, Spa, AC, near town & beaches?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cloud Nine! Spectacular Sunsets, Privacy, Pool, Spa, AC, near town & beaches?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Cloud Nine! Spectacular Sunsets, Privacy, Pool, Spa, AC, near town & beaches located?

Situated near the beach, this villa is 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Virgin Islands National Park and 2.9 mi (4.6 km) from Trunk Bay. Great Cruz Bay and Chocolate Hole Beach are also within 2 mi (3 km).

Cloud Nine! Spectacular Sunsets, Privacy, Pool, Spa, AC, near town & beaches Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 65 out of 71 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 71 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 71 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 71 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 71 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jeff M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing spot!
Cloud Nine was the perfect week-long get away! Amazing views and sunsets high above Great Cruz Bay, a short drive into town and easy access to the best North Shore beaches. Loved it.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

David K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Best view on the Island
Sunsets in the morning coffees were amazing with the View
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erin G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Even better than expected
Breathtaking views, very well-appointed, super communication and very easy to settle in! Definitely recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tina R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful haven in Paradise
Absolutely Amazing place! So accommodating and the views are breathtaking. Peaceful and Serene atmosphere with everything you need! Owner was so helpful and went above and beyond. We would definitely recommend this place.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

John D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Impressions of Cloud9
The views were outstanding. The pool was a bonus. The villa was very nice and we all liked the ambience. The air conditioning was much appreciated The beds were comfortable (we each went around finding the bed we liked the best). Our only comments: oven didn't work, some doors rub on the floors and wouldn't close, the rugs were very slippery over the tiles, more safety strips would be nice in the showers. We would stay consider staying again if these concerns were fixed.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

James F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Location!!!
Owner was great and met us on the first day. Very helpful and good communication. House had everything we needed. Whie everything was great, the house is getting a little old. It could use a little bit of updating.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

ELIZABETH Y.

Liked: Cleanliness
A Piece of Paradise
Cloud Nine is everything we expected and more! The view is breathtaking - birds, flowers, and nature at every corner. The house is so cozy, comfortable, and inviting. We enjoyed our morning coffee and afternoon happy hours overlooking Cruz Bay. The beaches are close by and offer the best snorkeling in the Caribbean. Cloud Nine host, Linda, greets you with a wealth of information and kindness. We will be back!!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful Enclave Close to Everything
Overall experience was excellent. Location is amazing and views are stunning. Wonderful vacation for our family of 5. House has a ton of space to spread out but we spent most of our family time on the expansive deck, in the pool, or in the hot tub. House has everything you need for cooking in and is very close to Shambles and Windmill bar if you want to go somewhere close for dinner. Cruz Bay and Starfish market are roughly 10 minutes away and it is 15 minutes to Colombo’s if you want a morning smoothie. Sunset from the deck is amazing and views of St Thomas and the nighttime sky are spectacular. We feel very fortunate to have stayed in such a wonderful place as a family. Linda and her family were very helpful from the check in process through our checkout. We hope to return to St John in the near future and will definitely be staying at Cloud 9.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott D M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful stay.
Very comfortable with beautiful views
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chauncey W.

Liked: Cleanliness
March Vacation
We had a great time! We have been to St. John many times before and know the island well. Cloud Nine was precisely as advertised. The pool and hot tub were clean and worked well. The kitchen, living room and bedrooms were all great and well-appointed. And best of all, the view was breath-taking, most of all at sunset! The house served as a perfect oasis at the end of a long day in nature. The only drawback is the location. It is a 10-20 minute drive to the closest good beaches. But that fact was reflected in the reasonable rental rate. Highly recommended!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

LEEANN P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent property
Communication was excellent with Linda and Ang, before, during, and after our stay. My husband and I and 3 adult children stayed, and had plenty of room and privacy when needed. The home was stocked with everything needed for our stay… we only had to get groceries! Thanks for a memorable stay in your beautiful home!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kevin D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cloud 9 Review
My wife and I could not have found a more perfect place for us to stay at while visiting St John again. What a completely comfortable and cozy home Cloud 9 is with everything we needed for a wonderful stay. Lazy villa days were topped off with that wonderful view to the west and floating in the pool. The hot tub at dark with shooting stars above got us ready for the cool and comfortable bedrooms for sleep. Adding a thicker topper to the beds would be the only recommendation we could make. A nice big Roku TV helped us keep track of Hurricane Lee brewing but that's the only time we really spent in the comfortable main house. When we did venture into town it was really only a short drive away and even venturing to Colombo's felt close, so what a perfect location. The house and pool were very clean when we checked in and the communication prior to check-in and during our stay was excellent. The kitchen was stocked with everything we needed and we took advantage of both refrigerators. The privacy and the quiet of the area made us feel that we often had the whole island to ourselves. We are hoping to make it back soon as our entire trip was made immensely more enjoyable by having a wonderful villa to come back to.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tyler H.

Liked: Cleanliness
WONDERFUL STAY!
We absolutely loved the property and the views were UNBELIEVABLE! Extremely attentive check-in process and the home was sparkling clean when we arrived. We will definitely be staying here again when we return to St. John! Thanks so much for making our stay so warm and welcoming.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anna M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Summer vacation
We really enjoyed our sray in St. John. The view from the deck was breath taking. The kids really enjoyed the pool and hot tub. The location was great. The house had everything we needed and more.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

jen k.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing view
We enjoyed staying in beautiful St John and Cloud Nine was a wonderful spot to come back to each day after exploring. Gorgeous view and comfortable accommodations. Thank you for sharing your home with us!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kara C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Best view!
Villa was comfortable, clean and you simply cannot beat the view! Gorgeous, especially at sunset. We had a wonderful stay and loved our time on the island.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful sunsets
The house had a great view the pool was refreshing, and the bedrooms were clean! Thank you so much for the opportunity to stay there!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dwight M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful property
Amazing view of sunsets. Really nice pool. Well equipped with everything you’ll need. Very large layout and comfortable beds. Gifft hill is a great central location with easy access to town, beaches, and East End. Linda is an excellent host and a good person. We’re going back!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Room with a view
This house was so nice to stay at had all the conveniences of home and had a view like no other we've been sunsets are amazing
Stayed 11 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alexis A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely gorgeous views from this beautiful property. The description is spot on !
Beautiful villa with breathtaking views. The location is perfect for accessing all the island has to offer. The host, Linda, is attentive and easy to communicate with when in need of additional information. Safe and quiet location, will definitely be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Darling little home
Here’s the highlights: super clean, we appreciated having laundry soap with the washer and dryer, loved having two full-size refrigerators so we could designate one as a beverage refrigerator, the view was wonderful, it’s extremely high up, which gives you spectacular views, but also comes with a spectacular drive to get there. The beds were comfortable, loved having extra pillows and blankets. The house came with a box fan, which was a game changer for my husband. Overall, just delightful.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great views
Linda was great and quickly responded to the few questions we had. The information provided in advance was very helpful as well although this was our 4th visit to St. John. The location is excellent as well the views. Great sunsets every evening. This home worked out great for us and our 3 children in terms of the sleeping arrangements. This is an older home, so keep that in mind in terms of expectations. Everything worked as it should - a few recommendations we'd make are a new microwave as the current one is quite rusted inside. The water temp was difficult to adjust in the master bath shower. The hot tub has limited controls, takes a long time to warm up, and the cover is a challenge to remove and put back. There is a bright light on the AC units, so if you need total darkness to sleep in, you might want to bring a sleep mask. We found the access to the home very easy with multiple parking options (you are not fighting any kind of steep driveway). Overall we had a fantastic trip and would highly recommend this home!
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

John M., Charlotte NC

Liked: Cleanliness
A great getaway.
Spent a little over a week there with our adult children. Everyone had a wonderful time. The views of St Thomas and other islands was amazing. Pool and spa were great. Highly recommended.
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

George L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cloud Nine
Great location on the island. Westerly facing with great sunset views and spectacular backdrop of Saint Thomas and the islands. Close to the town of Cruz bay and the North Shore beaches. Overall, great location and villa.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lena S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely stay at Cloud Nine
This house has the BEST views you could ever imagine. It's well equipped for cooking, and relaxing. The host is available and responds to questions quickly. She is very knowledgeable about the island too. Clean and relaxing. We all loved it!
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2022