Southern Exposure 3 bedroom \/ 3 bath villa
About this house rental
Situated in Cruz Bay, this attractive house for $747 per night is a fantastic choice for your next vacation. The Southern Exposure is a 3 bedroom 3 bath spacious home located in Fish Bay, on St. John's south shore, just a quick twelve minute drive to Cruz Bay, where you'll find markets, restaurants, shopping and entertainment. Away from the hustle and bustle of town, Southern Exposure offers guests the quiet and solace that brings people to St. John. The Home comfortably accommodates up to 6 people in 3 bedrooms, each with their own bathroom. New split AC unit in the great room, window AC units in each bedroom. The upstairs/downstairs layout provides two separate and spacious communal living areas with large decks so this home is perfect for families with children, or separate groups of couples wishing some ‘private space’. The lower living area (full AC) has laundry, bathroom, bedroom w)ensuite bath and living room. The third bedroom does not have an ensuite bath, you will need to access the second bathroom off the lower living room from the outside porch or front door area. The raised deck pool, is surrounded by beautiful native stone and coral walls and an array of colorful bougainvillea, allemande flowers, hibiscus and palm trees. Southern Exposure offers panoramic St. John ocean views and trade wind breezes. There is a second, lower-level covered deck that offers dining and sitting off of the lower family room. A new huge deck area provides yet another communal grilling and eating and lounging space. The master bedroom has it's own private deck. Guest Comments. The following are a few direct comments from guests who have stayed at Southern Exposure: Thank you so much for the wonderful house. It was everyone’s first visit to the island and we loved it! We appreciated all the comforts of home and the well-stocked kitchen. - Deb, Michael, Tracy, Andrea, Eileen S. and Nancy and Rich C., Boston, MA A wonderful house, what breathtaking views, and what a truly perfect place to spend a vacation. Everything was so comfortable and easy on the eye – you really do have your own little corner of paradise here. And are wonderful property managers! - Schuyler, Marianne, Dylan & Lucas B., Weston, CT Southern Exposure far exceeded our expectations. It was wonderful and helped to nourish our minds, bodies and souls. Thank you for… sharing this very special place. - Linda, Avery, Stacy F., Jacksonville Beach, FL and Katherine & Tyler L., New Orleans, LA You have a beautiful, comfortable, well appointed home with fantastic views. We enjoyed our stay -- our 8th visit to St. John -- at Southern Exposure, and one of our best. And the folks at Seaview were fantastic – very accommodating and helpful. - Susan & Mike, Atlanta, GA, and Petra, Prague, Czech Republic Thank you for a beautiful villa, and thanks [to Seaview] for being a caring and helpful management team. For the over 60 crowd, we passed up the snorkeling but thoroughly enjoyed the views… eating out and cooking on the house’s Weber [grill]. - Roy & Jenny G., Chester, NY and Robin & Barbara S., Dorset, England
Amenities
Pool
Air conditioner
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony / Patio
Dishwasher
Hot Tub / Spa
TV
Garden
Map of Cruz Bay
Reviews
4.8/5.0
Outstanding(28 Reviews)
10.0
This was our 5th time to St. John. The location of this Villa is not too far from either end of the Island. The views and privacy are amazing. The kitchen is lacking nothing for any meal you want to prepare. The whole house is comfortable and inviting after a full day at the beach. I will definitely come back!
5.0
It was a beautiful house with all the things we needed. Would def stay again
5.0
I love the island of St. John. We had not been back in about 10 years, and had never been in the Fish Bay area. We loved the house and staying on this side of the island. The view was amazing and peaceful, and the house was everything we needed. We would definitely stay again.
5.0
Great house for a getaway
We stayed right at the end of the season and had a fantastic time. Lots of items included to use at the beach (chairs, noodles, coolers). Big deck where you can see a million stars on clear nights. We were not too far from 104 which lets you get to the north shore pretty easily and is right down the road from Cruz Bay. Our host met us right after we got a rental jeep and took us to the house. Three king beds on different levels so it was great for bigger kids Big open room and kitchen on the main floor for trying stay awake after dinner and a day of snorkeling.
5.0
Just What We Needed
The villa was absolutely perfect for what we needed. Great deck with view and breeze. Only reason I gave cleanliness a 4 is because the pool was never cleaned during our stay. One other thing to keep in mind is that one of the bedrooms downstairs does not have a connecting bathroom, you have to go outside and around to use the inside lower level bathroom. Wasn’t an issue for us but could be for others. We would definitely stay there again. Everyone we spoke to was extremely helpful and pleasant.
5.0
💯 We would book here again!
-Adorable sprawling property /home with breathtaking views and sweet garden areas.
-Super communication with Property Manger and Liaison.
-Peaceful & private location away from all of the bustle of other more populated areas.
-We had more than everything we needed including new zone controlled air conditioning so everyone could be comfortable.
-Well furnished inside and out. We all slept like babies.
-We enjoy culinary and had everything we needed for food prep.
5.0
Breathtaking views in a private & Peaceful setting
💯 We would book here again!
-Adorable sprawling property /home with breathtaking views and sweet garden areas.
-Super communication with Property Manger and Liaison.
-Peaceful & private location away from all of the bustle of other more populated areas.
-We had more than everything we needed including new zone controlled air conditioning so everyone could be comfortable.
-Well furnished inside and out. We all slept like babies.
-We enjoy culinary and had everything we needed for food prep.
5.0
Great location, had everything thing we needed. Only thing we noticed is the two double beds in the bedroom down stairs, had been changed to a king bed. Would stay again in the future
5.0
Great view of fish bay
Great location, had everything thing we needed. Only thing we noticed is the two double beds in the bedroom down stairs, had been changed to a king bed. Would stay again in the future
4.0
The rental needs new mattresses.
4.0
Nice property with a beautiful view.
The rental needs new mattresses.
4.0
We had a great vacation week at this villa on beautiful St. John. The check-in process was smooth thanks to Dyana, our greeter, and Tammy, our real estate agent was readily accessible, but never intrusive. The villa was clean and well stocked with towels, linen, basic kitchen pots, pans and utensils. The pool was great, and the view is beautiful. The available snorkeling equipment was a definite bonus.
The two drawbacks are the layout of the unit and the unreliable power/water supply. The listing does not clearly mention that the upstairs is not connected to the downstairs from the inside, or that the third bedroom does not have inside access to a bathroom. In both cases occupants have to go outside for access, which is an annoyance at night and when it is raining. This information is technically included in the listing, but is apparent only upon careful scrutiny of the floorplan. Additionally, while the unreliability of WAPA, the local water and power company is legendary and beyond anyone's control, a generator would have helped us manage through the multiple power outages and concomitant loss of water, the worst of which lasted over twelve hours.
All things considered, the villa worked very well and the climate, natural beauty and warmth of the St. Johnians are unparalleled.
4.0
A not-quite-perfect week in paradise
We had a great vacation week at this villa on beautiful St. John. The check-in process was smooth thanks to Dyana, our greeter, and Tammy, our real estate agent was readily accessible, but never intrusive. The villa was clean and well stocked with towels, linen, basic kitchen pots, pans and utensils. The pool was great, and the view is beautiful. The available snorkeling equipment was a definite bonus.
The two drawbacks are the layout of the unit and the unreliable power/water supply. The listing does not clearly mention that the upstairs is not connected to the downstairs from the inside, or that the third bedroom does not have inside access to a bathroom. In both cases occupants have to go outside for access, which is an annoyance at night and when it is raining. This information is technically included in the listing, but is apparent only upon careful scrutiny of the floorplan. Additionally, while the unreliability of WAPA, the local water and power company is legendary and beyond anyone's control, a generator would have helped us manage through the multiple power outages and concomitant loss of water, the worst of which lasted over twelve hours.
All things considered, the villa worked very well and the climate, natural beauty and warmth of the St. Johnians are unparalleled.
5.0
Beautiful Home, amazing views, great location
5.0
Amazing View
Beautiful Home, amazing views, great location
5.0
Perfect escape
We planned a last minute trip and we’re blessed to book this comfortable and affordable house on the hill. The house beautifully met our needs. Plenty of room upstairs and down and especially on the outdoor deck. Everything worked beautifully for us. Delightful privacy. Delightful views. Tammy and Dyana were remarkably responsive and helpful. Our two small problems were resolved almost immediately. We were a little concerned that the king bedroom downstairs had no indoor access to a bathroom. After one night our worries were appeased. The kitchen was well equipped for our needs and the grill worked perfectly. We were comfortable with the ceiling fans and breezes. AC in the bedrooms was a benefit, but not necessary.
4.0
Beautiful views
This house has a beautiful 180 degree unobstructed view of Fish Bay and the surrounding area with a large deck to enjoy! The house was very well stocked in all rooms and included beach chairs, coolers, beach towels, etc.. The house decor is out of date and there were a few minor maintenance items; however, they did not negatively impact our stay. Our wifi router went bad, but the property mgmt team fixed it right away. The property managers were great and responsive. We really enjoyed our stay.
5.0
Great place to stay
Absolutely stunning view with what seems to be three separate rooms but close enough for everyone to get together. Great stay and would highly recommend to friends.
5.0
Good view, adequate amenities, nice pool, grilling equipment and kitchen equipment.
Very nice.
5.0
Best vacation ever
The house was beautiful, super clean, the outdoor shower and the pool absolutely made our stay. The huge deck was key to keeping our 3 little kids entertained. And the view was ridiculous, we even got to see some dolphins from the deck. Tammy and our greeter were very helpful and welcoming, even the pool guy was lovely! We can’t wait to come back.
5.0
Great property
Everything was great. One thing that was a negative for us was that one of the rooms, the bugs were able to keep coming in. Lots of bug bites. The other rooms seemed to not have any issues. The location, view, staff, everything else was on point. Would stay there again.
5.0
PERFECT
The house was great. Everything was in working order. The furniture and beds were comfortable. The whole place was clean.The view was spectacular. The manager, Tammy and the greeter, Dyana were wonderful. A nice man even stopped to check on the pool. We felt we were taken care of very well.
5.0
Southern Exposure July 2019
Charming, well-appointed villa with the best views we’ve ever experienced! Very accommodating, confortable and welcoming. New a/c just made the hot July afternoons after a beach day that much better! We will return again! Strongly recommend
5.0
Southern exposure
Loved the place. Wonderful 7 days with my family. Place was clean and in beautiful shape.
Will love to return hopefully soon.
5.0
COME, RELAX, ENJOY!
This is a beautiful home. Wonderful lay-out for 8 adults.The vistas are breathtaking and the home is well appointed in the accommodation of 8 people.. The many decks and patio furniture makes it so inviting to dine and sunbathe while enjoying the picture perfect panoramic view of the ocean and the huge green hills surrounding the house. The "guest house" along side the main house is just beautiful. The only down side , and I believe that this was a matter of perhaps new ownership or new management , was the promise of a guest fruit/cheese basket upon arrival that never materialized.. We found a medium sized bag of tortilla chips and a bottle of salsa in the refrigerator. After traveling since 3:00 o' clock in the morning from Virginia and D.C. by planes. trains, automobile, ferry and taxis.to sit down and grab a quick bite is a welcome treat. The restaurants on the island were just sensational, particularly,La Tapa, ZoZo's,, and Ocean 362.. The beaches are perfect for snorkeling, and swimming. The most incredible blue/green/ water in the world. Don't leave without visiting Trunk Bay. Our most wonderful Christmas present was on our last night on the way to dinner. We witnessed the most sensational double rainbow I have ever seen in my 72 years. The colors were vivid and the very end of the rainbow was literally spread on the green ground. Never have I seen the end of a rainbow. God works these islands! Highly recommend.
4.0
Great view, nice decks,
From personalized greeting at dock, highlights of town on the way to the house and full briefing on the house and amenities Mark was the consummate professional. Southern Exposure was well equipped for a large group. We enjoyed eating and entertaining on the multiple decks. Plenty of towels and sheets for everyone.
5.0
Wonderful home, Outstanding Amenities, Great View!
We just returned from a week long stay in this beautiful home! It had everything we needed and then some! We were a party of eight ranging from 9 to 70 years young and this home was perfect! Plenty of room to spread out and expansive decks and kitchen/living room to all get together! Also, the view was amazing! It was a short drive to all the groceries/restaurants/shopping in Cruz Bay. Mark was excellent! He picked us up at the dock, took us to our rental car and then up to the house we went! We took full advantage of the grill, multiple decks and pool! With two living rooms, our children could relax downstairs before bed with a favorite TV show while the adults played a game upstairs! Our party of eight could fit comfortably in the pool and it was a great way to cool down in the evenings! We really enjoyed out time at Southern Exposure and can't wait to come back!
5.0
Loved the deck!
We liked everything about the house, but the spacious deck was where we spent the majority of our time when we weren't out exploring the beaches or hiking. We had morning coffee on the deck, ate meals on the deck, played games on the deck and just relaxed.
We also appreciated the beach towels, chairs and cooler so we could go enjoy snorkeling and swimming.
Thank you for letting us enjoy your piece of paradise on earth! It was hard to believe that there is a place with such perfect weather after the winter we'd been experiencing in the mid-west!
5.0
Stucky Review: Southern Exposure
The house was perfect for our group. Everyone was satisfied with their accommodations and the space and decks were just right. I would also like to single Mark out for the excellent handover of the house to my wife and I on the 21st. All of our questions were answered and the map review that he gave us helped us with our stay. We would definitely return to the Southern Exposure.
We did have one unusual encounter with a tarantula that lives under the sink in the downstairs bathroom (the one that is not connected to the twins room). You might want to flush him out and send him on his way in the wild.
Thanks,
Mark Stucky.
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Cruz Bay?
The average price for a rental in Cruz Bay is $930 per night. This rental is $183 less expensive than the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Southern Exposure 3 bedroom \/ 3 bath villa. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Southern Exposure 3 bedroom \/ 3 bath villa. Enjoy the water!
Is Southern Exposure 3 bedroom \/ 3 bath villa pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Southern Exposure 3 bedroom \/ 3 bath villa?
We found 11 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, and parking.
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