Oceanfront - it is easy to fall asleep listening to the sounds of the waves
About this villa rental
Nestled in Cruz Bay, this attractive villa for $471 per night is a fantastic choice for your next trip. YOUR GUEST SUITE: La Mer We are Rendezvous by the Sea - A perfect couple's only romantic getaway. We have two separate guest rooms with their own private entrances and patio areas. They are in a separate building away from the main villa where the owners and hosts live. To distinguish the two separate guests’ rooms from each other we have named them La Mer and Le Jardin. La Mer is the top guest room, and Le Jardin is the bottom guest room. They can be rented together or separately. It is an ideal romantic getaway for couples because of the quiet, serenity and beauty of this place. Each guest room has their own private entrance and patio area, en-suite bathroom, whisper-quiet split air conditioner, recently upgraded and decorated with new bedroom furniture, linens, and towels. Each patio has built in bench seating, dining bistro table, and chairs for two. Upon your arrival, a welcome basket greets you with your choice of: •a bottle of red or white wine or rum, or •a six pack of St. John Brewers world famous Summer Pale Ale, or beer of your choice. •a selection of fresh fruit and pastries for your first morning Please note that the water at Rendezvous by the Sea is collected from rainwater that is treated with a dual filtration system then ultra violet light for maximum purification. Unlike most rentals, our water is perfectly safe to drink. BEDROOM: The guest rooms face out over the bay with an unrestricted panoramic views of the ocean and St. John. The view is amazing! Both have a whisper-quiet split air conditioner, or, for those who prefer a more natural experience, the room has 2 sliding glass doors with screens, and a ceiling fan. It is furnished with a new king size bed with a deluxe pillow top mattress and super soft 680 thread count Pima cotton sheets and 4 deluxe soft king size hypoallergenic down pillows. We are oceanfront so it is easy to fall asleep listening to the gentle sounds of the waves below and for those who like to sleep late, your guest room is equipped with light reducing curtains. The guest room is equipped with a mini fridge, microwave, Keurig coffee maker with a selection of coffees and teas, wine glasses and opener, Brita water pitcher with filter and water glasses, plates and bowls, forks, knives and spoons for 2, linen napkins, cutting board with sharp knife, kitchen towel, and paper towels/sponge/dish liquid. We also provide a yoga mat should you like to practice during your stay. BATHROOM: The spacious bathroom has a large walk-in shower. Complimentary Shikai Natural shampoo, conditioner and body wash are provided as are 4 sets of ultra-soft bath towels, hand towels and wash cloths. MEDIA: There is a wall-mounted 34” flat screen HD TV with a Roku player. Roku player will let you stream from your own Netflix, Amazon and Hulu account. High-speed wifi provided at no additional charge. DECK: Your private porch is cool and breezy and furnished with large, luxuriously cushioned bench seating for you to relax and enjoy the sounds and view of the ocean and the waves. For your outdoor dining pleasure, a bar height bistro table and chairs for 2. POOL: We have a deep octagon pool that is perfect for dipping and relaxing. It is a shared pool for all our guests. We have reclining lounge chairs with ottomans by the pool for your sunbathing pleasure. We also have a sitting area below the pool to relax, drink a cocktail and watch the ocean and its breathtaking surroundings. BEACH/OUTDOOR GEAR: For trips to St. John’s spectacular beaches, we provide beach chairs, cooler, two plush oversize beach towels, and snorkel gear. Rendezvous by the Sea has its own rocky beach. We have a path from the villa to the beach below. The path is steep, so good walking sandals (not flip flops) are required. Enjoy Monte Bay where great snorkeling can be had when the waters are calm. Our rocky/coral beach is great for beachcombing. Please do not remove any shells or coral from our shore, but definitely take lots of pictures. Also on the beach you will find an orange tandem kayak belonging to Rendezvous by the Sea. Please let us know when you want to borrow it and we will provide you with paddles and life vests. Depending on the wind and current, we recommend only kayaking in our bay and on a calm day it is a 30 minute kayak over to Klein Bay Beach. HOUSE RULES & NOTES FOR RENDEZVOUS BY THE SEA - We are a no smoking villa. . - Check–In is 3:00 pm and Check-Out is 10:00 am. If early check–in and/or late check-out is requested & available, a fee may apply. - Please plan to arrive at Rendezvous by the Sea no later than 7:00 pm. If you are arriving after 8:00 pm, please contact us in advance to make arrangements. - Please help us conserve water! Everyone on St. John gets their water from rainfall collected from the roof in large tanks under the house so we ask that you be conservative with your water usage. Our water, unlike most other rentals, is treated by dual filtration and ultra violet light to kill any bacteria and is perfectly safe to drink. - Please conserve electricity! Electricity in the Virgin Islands is several times what it costs in the States. Please be mindful of electricity use: turn off all lights, fans, fountains and A/C when not in the studio. Your conservation allows us to offer you such reasonable rates. - In the event of a power outage, please do not use any water (flushing the toilet, taking a shower) until the power comes back on. We do have a generator at the villa and we will turn it on if needed. - Please do not leave any food out in the open either on the deck or in the guest room. Place all open, non-refrigerated items in the ziplock bags provided and any refrigerated items in your fridge. - We provide you with a covered trash bin. Please tie up your trash bags provided and discard them daily. - Please hose off all beach and sandy gear (ask us where). Sand is a very precious natural resource and should be left on the beach. There is a hose provided for your use to wash your beach chairs, feet and any sandy gear. - We provide 2 large plush beach towels. Do not take the bath towels to the beach. - We urge you to make use of the St. John guide books provided, but please do not take them out onto the beach or on the water with you. - ABSOLUTELY nothing in toilet but toilet paper. No feminine hygiene products or wet wipes or any other paper items or foreign objects. There are no municipal sewage systems here on St. John to flush into. Instead every home has a self contained sewage treatment system. These systems are eco friendly and very sensitive and do not tolerate anything but toilet paper or they will malfunction and back up. Trust us, not something you ever want to experience. - ABSOLUTELY nothing down the bathroom sink as well. Same system as above. -While you will enjoy total privacy on your own deck your hosts also live on the premises so we ask that you be considerate and keep the noise levels down. If you want to get wild and loud please visit one of St. John's nightspots.
Amenities
Pool
Air conditioner
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Balcony / Patio
TV
Map of Cruz Bay
Reviews
5.0/5.0
Outstanding(39 Reviews)
10.0
Beautiful, quiet location. All I ever heard was the wind, water, and birds. Wonderfully architectured property felt like a five star resort. The begonia lined drive and the plants on the property topped off the paradise feel. We snorkeled along the reef just below the villa with the gear provided by our host. It was beautiful coral with easy access. Great starter snorkeling!
10.0
This property is beyond amazing. My well appointed and guest suite was very clean and incredible views and sounds, such as the ocean waves crashing below. The hosts are very attentive and helpful. The only negative is that I had no (Verizon) cell service in the area.
5.0
To get away from the cold weather for a few days was just what we needed and Caron and Dave’s place was perfect. It was a cozy room with amazing views. We loved it and hope to stay again sometime in the future!
5.0
This property was more than we could have imagined. Rendezvous Bay was stunning. The views from the condo, pool, and water edge were fantastic. We came to St. John for relaxation, good food, and beaches. This property is a 7-10 min drive from Cruz bay and about 5 min more to Trunk bay. It was far enough away to feel a bit private, but close enough to get to restaurants and excursions easily. The hosts were wonderful, left a check in treat, gave great information, and had the condo set up well. The snorkeling across the bay from the house was wonderful. We saw turtles, sting rays, star fish, fish, and an octopus in Rendezvous bay. We just kayaked across the bay and snorkeled around. You could stay at the condo for the day comfortably, or use it’s location to visit any place on the island. The host have a variety of supplies that make your stay easier too, snorkel gear if you don’t granger your own, beach chairs, and a small cooler. We would definitely stay here again. Views were terrific!
5.0
The property is beautiful and just as described. Bed is super comfy and we had everything we needed during our stay. If you plan to snorkel, I'd bring or rent your own masks (we had issues with them). And definitely bring bug spray, or you'll get eaten alive.
5.0
Peaceful, tranquil, comfortable and clean place to stay. Relaxing view and sounds of the ocean. Convenient location.
5.0
This VRBO was perfect for my 3rd trip to St. John.
Owners have a little slice of heaven! The location, VIEW, decor, pool and the little extras; beach chairs, snorkel gear, towels made the visit relaxing and easy. Owners are very helpful and responsive. I would definitely recommend Rendevous by the Sea ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
5.0
Tremendously beautiful and easy experience renting this property. Our hosts were great, the property is exactly as depicted and described. Very quiet and peaceful, property is made for quiet couples.
DLG and FG
5.0
Beautiful property, great accommodations great hosts. Would highly recommend to any couple. Verizon Cell phone service was the only downside at the Villa.
5.0
Rendezvous by the Sea was beautiful! Caron and Dave were wonderful hosts! The room was private and comfortable and had an amazing view. The Caribbean Sea is literally right outside your door! Excellent!!
5.0
Private and quiet spot just listening to the waves at night. The rooms and the pool area neat and clean. Absolutely beautiful view of the water from the lovely patio.
5.0
Beautiful spot
Private and quiet spot just listening to the waves at night. The rooms and the pool area neat and clean. Absolutely beautiful view of the water from the lovely patio.
4.0
Just right
Perfect get away
5.0
A special piece of heaven in paradise!
As others have said, this amazing property is even more beautiful than the pictures do it justice. There is no way to fully describe what it's like to experience the peace and quiet of this place - with the lapping of the waves as balm for the soul, and the views as renewal and inspiration. We were blessed to stay at La Mer (the upper level), and had an awesome time there! Thank you, Caron and Dave, for your hospitality.
5.0
This property has a stunning view of Rendevous Bay that is truly jaw dropping as one approaches. We stayed in the upstairs unit which was a spacious room with a large bathroom and lovely shower. There was a deck which overlooked the harbor and had a table for eating. The room has air-conditioning if needed.
The unit has a cooler, chairs and snorkeling equipment if needed. There are dishes in the large bathroom and there is a microwave and a small refrigerator. There is only a Keurig coffee maker with enough coffee for 4 days for a couple. A regular coffee maker would be a nice addition or a Keurig attachment that can be used with ground coffee.
A bowl for cooking in the microwave could be helpful for those wishing to eat in. There is a grill on the shared patio and there are grilling implements and there was some olive oil and seasoning.
The bed was very comfortable.
The pool was clean and beautiful and faced the harbor. There were plenty of comfortable chairs surrounding the pool.
There is a rocky beach accessible by stairs next to the pool and there are 2 chairs on the beach. Unfortunately, during our stay the kayaks had disappeared and the owners were away. This has never happened and I am sure they will be replaced. We didn't snorkel in the harbor because it was a bit choppy during our stay, but have heard snorkeling is excellent.
We were able to easily visit multiple beaches and we went into town nightly for dinner. Our favorite meal was the Lime Inn which does have a price fixed meal in four courses. THe food was outstanding. We additionally loved Morgan's Mango and ate there twice.
We would definitely return to this villa!
5.0
review of Rendevous by the Sea
This property has a stunning view of Rendevous Bay that is truly jaw dropping as one approaches. We stayed in the upstairs unit which was a spacious room with a large bathroom and lovely shower. There was a deck which overlooked the harbor and had a table for eating. The room has air-conditioning if needed.
The unit has a cooler, chairs and snorkeling equipment if needed. There are dishes in the large bathroom and there is a microwave and a small refrigerator. There is only a Keurig coffee maker with enough coffee for 4 days for a couple. A regular coffee maker would be a nice addition or a Keurig attachment that can be used with ground coffee.
A bowl for cooking in the microwave could be helpful for those wishing to eat in. There is a grill on the shared patio and there are grilling implements and there was some olive oil and seasoning.
The bed was very comfortable.
The pool was clean and beautiful and faced the harbor. There were plenty of comfortable chairs surrounding the pool.
There is a rocky beach accessible by stairs next to the pool and there are 2 chairs on the beach. Unfortunately, during our stay the kayaks had disappeared and the owners were away. This has never happened and I am sure they will be replaced. We didn't snorkel in the harbor because it was a bit choppy during our stay, but have heard snorkeling is excellent.
We were able to easily visit multiple beaches and we went into town nightly for dinner. Our favorite meal was the Lime Inn which does have a price fixed meal in four courses. THe food was outstanding. We additionally loved Morgan's Mango and ate there twice.
We would definitely return to this villa!
5.0
Our hosts are warm and informative, their property beautiful, our living space perfect with excellent amenities
5.0
Peace and Beauty
Our hosts are warm and informative, their property beautiful, our living space perfect with excellent amenities
5.0
Great stay in a beautiful location
I had a wonderful stay at Rendezvous by the sea. The owners were great - friendly and helpful. And the location was perfect. I woke up to a breathtaking sunrise view every morning, and spent several afternoons kayaking or snorkeling in Rendezvous Bay. Can't recommend it enough!
5.0
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Rendezvous! Caron let us at check in and was kind and accommodating ! The room was perfect for my husband and I. The pictures do not do the view justice. Highly recommend this property for your stay in St. John. We will definitely be booking again!
5.0
Wonderful stay at Rendezvous
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Rendezvous! Caron let us at check in and was kind and accommodating ! The room was perfect for my husband and I. The pictures do not do the view justice. Highly recommend this property for your stay in St. John. We will definitely be booking again!
5.0
This property was more than we could have imagined. Rendezvous Bay was stunning. The views from the condo, pool, and water edge were fantastic. We came to St. John for relaxation, good food, and beaches. This property is a 7-10 min drive from Cruz bay and about 5 min more to Trunk bay. It was far enough away to feel a bit private, but close enough to get to restaurants and excursions easily. The hosts were wonderful, left a check in treat, gave great information, and had the condo set up well. The snorkeling across the bay from the house was wonderful. We saw turtles, sting rays, star fish, fish, and an octopus in Rendezvous bay. We just kayaked across the bay and snorkeled around. You could stay at the condo for the day comfortably, or use it’s location to visit any place on the island. The host have a variety of supplies that make your stay easier too, snorkel gear if you don’t granger your own, beach chairs, and a small cooler. We would definitely stay here again. Views were terrific!
5.0
Wonderful Bay Escape
This property was more than we could have imagined. Rendezvous Bay was stunning. The views from the condo, pool, and water edge were fantastic. We came to St. John for relaxation, good food, and beaches. This property is a 7-10 min drive from Cruz bay and about 5 min more to Trunk bay. It was far enough away to feel a bit private, but close enough to get to restaurants and excursions easily. The hosts were wonderful, left a check in treat, gave great information, and had the condo set up well. The snorkeling across the bay from the house was wonderful. We saw turtles, sting rays, star fish, fish, and an octopus in Rendezvous bay. We just kayaked across the bay and snorkeled around. You could stay at the condo for the day comfortably, or use it’s location to visit any place on the island. The host have a variety of supplies that make your stay easier too, snorkel gear if you don’t granger your own, beach chairs, and a small cooler. We would definitely stay here again. Views were terrific!
5.0
This is a very nice location. The views and amenities are excellent. The hosts were very kind, attentive to requests but otherwise gave us privacy. Would absolutely go again.
5.0
Better than Advertised
This is a very nice location. The views and amenities are excellent. The hosts were very kind, attentive to requests but otherwise gave us privacy. Would absolutely go again.
5.0
We absolutely could not have been happier with this property.
From the minute you round the corner and see the amazing view from Caron and Dave’s beautiful property you will be in love!! The view of Rendezvous Bay is just amazing and the pictures on VRBO do not do this place justice! The room was extremely comfortable and well appointed and again that view!😍😎. Caron and Dave were wonderful hosts and even picked us up in town when we couldn’t get a cab. I would highly recommend this place for a couples vacation of a lifetime.
5.0
The location is a short curvy drive to the villa but worth the effort. Having access to the water and an amazing view of the bay and ocean is spectacular! Relaxing in or by the pool is very relaxing. We enjoyed 13 beaches, Rams head hike, sailboat ride, and lots of snorkeling!
5.0
Peaceful & Beautiful
The location is a short curvy drive to the villa but worth the effort. Having access to the water and an amazing view of the bay and ocean is spectacular! Relaxing in or by the pool is very relaxing. We enjoyed 13 beaches, Rams head hike, sailboat ride, and lots of snorkeling!
5.0
A piece of paradise with panoramic views
Cutest house with stunning views. So relaxing to fall asleep each night to the sounds of waves crashing on the shore.
5.0
Awesome view!!
Owners were very helpful, great property with a stunning view. highly recommend for a couple.
5.0
Paradise
We had not been to USVI or BVI or that part of the Caribbean . I have been on beaches from Hawaii to Cali to Florida to Costa Rica to the Bahamas to the Mediterranian in Italy. USVI has quite possibly the most beautiful post card beaches- white sugar sand, turquoise water that I have ever seen. This property is perfectly situated to enjoy that. The view on the website photos doesn't really do justice to this location. We basically never left the pool area most days. Although we did take a couple days and explore Coral Bay (eat at Miss Lucy) Cinnamon Bay, Honeymoon Beach, the Reef Trail (that is no joke) and the town of Cruz bay. The property is 5 mins from town with a grocery and gas on the way. We did not have a bad meal (we ate at the Brewery, Cafe Roma, Dave and Jerry's, Rum Hut, Greengo, and Longboard) Also had wonderful beef pates served from a shack up at the Windmill on Centerline Rd, before hearing live music and watching the Sun Set over Cinnamon. The room itself is fine, clean, updated, nice bed, TV with Roku- bath, shower, microwave, fridge. But the real amazing part was that pool area, and from there you can walk down a trail to the ocean, they have a kayak that you can take to a beach across the bay only accessible by boat. We kept saying we should do that but didnt want to leave the pool. Check out USVI, it is amazing, and stay here, it was wonderful.
5.0
I'm in love with St. John and this Amazing property
Words cannot express how amazing the owners Caron and Dave are and the overall experience in Paradise at their property. The grounds are stunning and the view cannot be beat. The villas have so much to offer and the ability to walk down to the beach and go kayaking was a definite bonus. We had close proximity to everything in Cruz Bay and all the beaches along the island. The welcome gift to get you started with a bottle of Rum, pastries and other drinks and snacks is so very thoughtful. We bought groceries and ate dinner at the villa every night. Amazing sunrises!
5.0
Absolutely stunning view!
My husband and I recently stayed here for our honeymoon, and it was amazing. Pictures cannot do this place justice! The view, the sound of the waves crashing on the rocky beach, the pelicans flying around daily— everything is incredible. The place was absolutely spotless. A plate of fruit and a bottle of rum were waiting for us upon arrival.
You’ll definitely want to rent a car if you’re staying here! Getting to town was easy once you learned your way. While it’s on the opposite end of the island from most of the beaches (they’re almost al on the north side), driving there was simple, and we didn’t mind the 20-30 min drives.
Overall, our stay was nothing short of amazing. My husband and I cannot wait to come back!!
5.0
Fantastic honeymoon
Wonderful, gorgeous location. Peaceful, quiet, beautiful. Caron was fantastic. Couldn't ask for a better location for a honeymoon. Can't wait to go back.
5.0
Wonderful stay at Rendezvous By the Sea
My wife and I just spent a week here in April for our honeymoon and we had an absolute blast. The owner Caron was very helpful both before and during our stay, and was a great host. She had many recommendations for places to eat, taxi drivers, and beaches to visit that really helped make our trip go much smoother. The villa was beautiful as well. The views of the nearby bay were astounding and we greatly enjoyed looking out over the beautiful blue water each morning. Extra little things such as the included snorkel gear and kayak made it so that even when we didn't want to go into town, we still had plenty of ways to enjoy the bay and the private beach. The villa is pretty removed from Cruz Bay and the stores and restaurants on the island which is nice in that it's quiet and feels very private, but if you want something within walking distance to town this is not the place for you. We taxid all around the island, which wasn't too bad, although the drivers often had difficulty finding the road the villa is on (keep their numbers and use the same ones!). The villa had all the amenities we needed, including a small kitchenette and grill. The shared pool access was nice to have, although most days we went out to different beaches so didn't use it but once.
All in all we had a wonderful stay, and the villa was very beautiful and perfect for my wife and I. I would highly recommend staying here as the villa was great and the owner was a great host.
5.0
Beautiful Home
Caron and Dave were wonderful hosts, assisting us with information on how to find their beautiful home, ferry schedules, and the best snorkeling spots. They were friendly and helpful, but left us to our privacy. The accomodations were perfect, with an amazing king bed, towels and linens, a cooler, chairs, all those little extras that make your visit that much easier, not having to lug along those extras. The room was spacious, clean and had plenty of storage. The location and view alone are reason enough to stay here, in this slice of paradise.
5.0
Perfect
When we return to St John, we will be sure to stay here again. My husband and I both were in aww when we pulled up to the property. It is beautiful with a breathtaking view of the bay. We had access to a kayak and snorkel gear, and there is a pool when we felt like a change.
The room has everything we needed, and the bed was so comfortable (I am super picky about beds). Town is under a 10 minute drive, and under 20 minutes to the many spectacular beaches.
This vacation was just my husband and I, and it was the perfect romantic rental for us.
Caron and Dave were so friendly and hospitable, giving us so much information to help us navigate the island. We look forward to our next visit!
5.0
If your goal is to find a quiet peaceful getaway with a beautiful view this is it!
A few miles outside of Cruz Bay this is a gem location. It overlooks a pretty bay outside the bustle of town. The units are nicely decorated and furnished with all the things one needs for an island vacation. It was great after a day at the beach where we used the snorkels, fins, cooler, beach towels, and beach chairs to come back to the property to use the grill on the patio to cook our dinner. We loved sitting on the patio watching seabirds fish and sail boats zip by. The owners Caron and Dave are delightful and very knowledgable about the sites. You can pick their brain if you need. The warm welcoming feeling and comfortable bed made this location five stars for us!
5.0
Incredible Oasis!
Rendevous -by-the-Sea was a glorious vacation experience. We stayed in the La Mer unit. The room and bathroom were prettily done. The bedding and especially the pillows were ultra comfortable. Having body wash, shampoo and conditioner available in the shower was a nice touch. We also appreciated the welcome basket. It was lovely to dine al fresco on the balcony patio.
Lounging by the pool overlooking the bay was so relaxing.The beach and and watersports equipment were greatly appreciated and put to good use visiting many great beaches. Our favorite snorkeling beaches were Francis and Maho. This was our first trip to th US Virgin Islands and we will be back specifically to stay with our gracious hosts Dave and Caron at Rendevous bay.
10.0
We just returned from a week in La Mer and had an amazing time. Caron and Dave were perfect hosts and thought of everything that we could need while we there. They were there whenever we had a question or just to chat for a few minutes but also let us have our space and privacy. The place is beautiful, the room is clean and the view is breathtaking. We started each morning by watching the sunrise from our bed and ended each day watching the stars from the deck. We loved watching the pelicans dive for fish and listening to the waves as we fell asleep each night. We will definitely be back again!
FAQs
How much does this villa cost compared to others in Cruz Bay?
The average price for a rental in Cruz Bay is $930 per night. This rental is $459 less expensive than the average.
Is parking included with this villa?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Oceanfront - it is easy to fall asleep listening to the sounds of the waves. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this villa?
Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Oceanfront - it is easy to fall asleep listening to the sounds of the waves. Enjoy the water!
Is Oceanfront - it is easy to fall asleep listening to the sounds of the waves pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this villa is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Oceanfront - it is easy to fall asleep listening to the sounds of the waves?
We found 7 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, and parking.
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