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Private Pool overlooking ocean, large deck on Estate Property. Great Privacy.

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Property grounds
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior
2 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 4167 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill

About this property

Entire place

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

Private Pool overlooking ocean, large deck on Estate Property. Great Privacy.

The villa has a swimming pool, expanded deck with Pergola, and an outside eating area you can enjoy while looking at the beautiful ocean waters of Hart Bay.

We are located on St. John’s beautiful south shore, Pura Vida (Pure Life), is a beautiful island home and private estate situated on 1.5 acres. The villa is surrounded by a profusion of native landscaping and historical Dutch ruins. Our villa's plateau location makes for lots of lovely island breezes with wonderful ocean views of Hart Bay and Chocolate Hole Bay.

Pura Vida boasts a wonderful floor plan and a downright glorious screened sitting area where you can sit and enjoy a good book or a nap. The two bedroom suites are private and tastefully appointed with all new furnishings and air conditioning for warm nights. Each bedroom has an en suite bathroom with tiled showers and glass walls, which will make you feel right at home.

Great for two couples or a family of four!

An easy drive from town and top-notch beaches, Pura Vida is an excellent choice for experiencing St. John. Returning home after a long day in the sun, you can cool down in the brand new pool, or have a cocktail on the expanded deck, under the Pergola, or relax in the comfortable great room, prepare an island specialty dinner in the fully loaded kitchen, or enjoy a cool drink in the breeze while you watch the beautiful sunsets of St. John before rolling down the hill for a taste of Cruz Bay’s laid back night life.

Explore the 1.5 acres of history on this one-of-a-kind property. Imagine life in the 1700's as you explore the ruins and many fascinating aspects of this property. With a 270 degree view of water, this property is unlike any other.

Sit in the screened porch and watch hummingbirds explore the native vegetation, enjoy the community of iguanas that peacefully traverse the landscape and live in harmony at Pura Vida.

Additionally, the Chocolate Hole Community has a wonderful walking/hiking trail to Hart Bay. Just past our driveway (around the bend) there is a path on the left that will lead you through the canopy of trees to the beach. Take your coffee and stroll through the woods until you reach the beach with it's beautiful gentle breezes.

Property manager

John & Maura Kelly

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the villa: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2.5 private bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

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.
  • No elevator
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,800 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

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

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 indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
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

This property does not have elevators
A car is required for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Map
St. John, United States Virgin Islands

What's nearby

  • Chocolate Hole - 4 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Great Cruz Bay - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Cruz Bay Beach - 7 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Virgin Islands National Park - 7 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Trunk Bay - 19 min drive - 7.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪High Tide Bar & Seafood Grill - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Cruz Bay Landing - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Beach Bar - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Lovango Rum Bar - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Windmill Bar - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Private Pool overlooking ocean, large deck on Estate Property. Great Privacy. have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Private Pool overlooking ocean, large deck on Estate Property. Great Privacy. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Private Pool overlooking ocean, large deck on Estate Property. Great Privacy.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Private Pool overlooking ocean, large deck on Estate Property. Great Privacy.?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Private Pool overlooking ocean, large deck on Estate Property. Great Privacy. located?

Situated on the waterfront, this villa is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Chocolate Hole Beach and 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Virgin Islands National Park. Chocolate Hole and Hart Bay are also within 5 minutes.

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Private Pool overlooking ocean, large deck on Estate Property. Great Privacy. Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 106 out of 116 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 116 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 116 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 116 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 116 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lukas S.

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

Quiet comfortable place to stay

One of the best vacation rentals I've ever had - very clean and well equipped for a perfect week on St John.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

peter k.

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

Paradise

House…..comfortable, spacious and peaceful.Location……secluded and close to everything.Exterior……pool and deck; serene, clean and amazing views. Ruins and garden…..Amazing!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Phil P.

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

St John’s vacation

Wonderful week in St John. Our accommodation was prefect. Highly recommend it.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christina M.

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

Relaxing vacation

My husband and I recently stayed at Pura Vida. We had a wonderful stay. The property is as described. We found the location convenient. The home was well equipped.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Heather B.

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

Beautiful vacation

Loved the pool, space, landscaping, and location. We watched football in the evenings and TV Dish goes in and out every 5 minutes. The second bedroom is isolated from the rest of the house so our 10year old daughter unpacked and showered in the second bedroom but slept with us.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

James F.

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

St John

Nice place, great view, loved the pool.
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jack V.

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

Chocolate Hole

We had a wonderful stay! The place was exactly what we were looking for. Nice quiet spot, plenty of privacy, nice view, and the pool was a big plus. Would recommend to anyone.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

JoEllen R.

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

Beautiful, Clean, well located home

This house was perfectly located, Gorgeous and very well kept. Property managers were very attentive and you can tell they love this place by the way it is maintained. The island loses power very often and this house does not have a generator.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Xander A.

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

Really lovely property!!

My wife and I spent a week here and loved it. The pool and view are particularly awesome :)
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Craig H.

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

Great vacation

Perfect location and beautiful view
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angela E.

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

Highly recommended

We enjoyed everything with our stay. The crew was excellent to work with and answered any questions we had. The location was ideal. The house, pool and grounds were impeccably kept up.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael E.

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

Great house! 2nd bedroom is only accessible from outside.

Great stay. Beautiful property.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Valeria B.

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

Wonderful home!

Beautiful villa, great location, great views, all modern amenities! Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 15 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Bob M.

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

Beautiful property

Our stay at Pura Vida was lovely. The property and house are beautiful, and the views are stunning. Our kids loved having access to a pool and the house had everything we needed to eat in when we wanted to. We hope to come back soon!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janelle R., Barboursville

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

Perfect Home !

Love St. John and I hope to get this property next time we visit. Everything was lovely!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Miranda Y.

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

Wonderful

Great location. Views are wonderful. No complaints, we loved it all!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robin W.

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

Wonderful Place!

Beautiful spacious home overlooking the sea. Well equipped kitchen. Very convenient to get to town or the beach. Would stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Timothy M.

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

Beautiful View

My Wife and I throughly enjoyed our stay. The location was close to downtown shopping and restaurants. We visited several beaches with ease and loved returning to the pool at the home to cool off. Highly recommend the home and host.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Janet M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Pur Villa St John

The home was beautiful but lacked air conditioning in the central living area. Only had air in the two bedrooms. With temperatures 88-90 degress with high humitidity, this made it impossible to enjoy the indoors at any time. Grounds wer beautiful but the bugs were unbearable. There should be bug zappers or spray for the bugs. Other than that, we love our stay but these two items made it unbearable at times.
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catherine M.

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

Beautiful property

This is a beautiful property and comfortable house. We have stayed here several times and love the addition of the pool! It is very conveniently located near a grocery store and a short drive to Cruz Bay and the Shore beaches. Highly recommend.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Reid J.

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

Chocolate Hole Paradise!

Amazing property and location, close to Cruz Bay, but very private at the same time. We loved the walking trails to Hart Bay and Chocolate Hole! We will certainly be back again!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Tamika D.

Beautiful in every way! Pura Vida is comfortable and elegant.

This property has everything you need. Views for days, great location, comfort, charm, history. Pura Vida is the most beautiful and relaxing property we've ever stayed on in St John. You won't be disappointed.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2017

10/10 Excellent

Brian R.

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

Pura Vida - Great Place in Chocolate Hole

Pura Vida was a great place in a great location. Very clean and updated with new appliances recently. It was great for our group of two couples. A very nice pool to relax in. Everything you need for a relaxing getaway. Tori was very responsive with any questions we had as we arrived late in the evening and did not want to tie her up with meeting us at the ferry dock during the holidays.
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

DAVID "Flip Key guest" K.

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

Paradise Get Away

This property is amazing! Very conveniently located. Property manager, Tori, was extremely helpful and accessible for questions during our stay. We could not have been happier with this property and stay in St. John. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Beautiful property on a beautiful island

We had a great stay at this beautiful and historical property. The location is great, just a few minutes to town, the sea in sight, but far enough to feel very secluded. Pool was awesome, the grill worked well, lots of space, and the ruins of the 18th century buildings was very cool. It was a great space and the only lowlight was having to leave! Hope to go back someday.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2021