Mountain Breeze Cottage
About this villa rental
Situated in Cruz Bay, this charming villa for $451 per night is a great choice for your next break. Summary: Situated in a quiet neighborhood up on St. John's fourth highest peak, Gifft Hill, this bright and cozy upper unit cottage is an ideal location to enjoy St. John's amazing natural beauty. Our Cottage is two miles from Cruz Bay, as well as the stunning beaches and hiking trails in the US Virgin Islands National Park. Mountain Breeze Cottage offers lots of outdoor living space with majestic views east looking out to the National Park's southern shore and to the west the lights of St Thomas. The Space: The unique quality of Mountain Breeze is the fact that it sits atop one of the largest mountains on St. John and is home to one of the few villas where guests can watch the sunrise and sunset from the comfort of their own space. And if you time it right, the full moon rises are equally as spectacular! Guest Access: Guests will have access to the upstairs unit (two bedroom/1 bathroom) and all the surrounding yard and patio space. A unique quality of Mountain Breeze is the large patches of smooth, grassy areas which is both rare for St. John and great for visiting families! The Neighborhood: Situated atop Gifft Hill, Mountain Breeze Cottage borders the hills of the National Park offering unobstructed views of the National Park; the southshore beaches; St. Croix; and the Caribbean Ocean. This quiet neighborhood, approximately 10 minutes from the heart of Cruz Bay, is great for guests seeking a private residence. Getting Around: A rental vehicle is strongly suggested. St. John has a very hilly terrain that makes it very difficult to navigate on foot. Taxis are available, however, a rental vehicle is best when staying on St. John. Other Things to Note: Mountain Breeze Cottage is an ideal family vacation rental. This cozy hilltop home is close enough to the hustle and bustle of Cruz Bay, but far enough to immerse oneself in the natural sights and sounds of St. John.
Amenities
Air conditioner
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony / Patio
TV
Garden
Map of Cruz Bay
Reviews
5.0/5.0
Outstanding(21 Reviews)
10.0
The villa was beautiful in every way. The view, both east and west, was simply breathtaking. Communication with.Book VI was first rate. We had a simply lovely time on this lovely island in a truly lovely place.
5.0
What a gem!! This cottage is updated & very well appointed including a built in safe for valuables. Located on top of the fourth highest hill on the island, wth deer that graze alongside the house in the mornings.
Easy to see St. Thomas from the front & Rendezvous Bay from back. There is a very comfortable breeze through the unit, with A/C's located in bedrooms.
The Host is exceptionally helpful, check-in & out is extremely easy.
The short drive from the main road to the house is rugged but well worth the effort. So very nice & comfortable, would absolutely return!
5.0
What a gem!! This cottage is updated & very well appointed including a built in safe for valuables. Located on top of the fourth highest hill on the island, wth deer that graze alongside the house in the mornings.
Easy to see St. Thomas from the front & Rendezvous Bay from back. There is a very comfortable breeze through the unit, with A/C's located in bedrooms.
The Host is exceptionally helpful, check-in & out is extremely easy.
The short drive from the main road to the house is rugged but well worth the effort. So very nice & comfortable, would absolutely return!
5.0
Very nice, well-furbished 2BR house high in the hills of St. Johns with beautiful views of the ocean and coastline. Excellent location in terms of being away from the business of Cruz Bay, but close enough (2-3 miles) that getting in to enjoy the bars and restaurants was easy. Host were very helpful at every stage of the process and responsive to questions/needs that arose. T-Mobile cell phone did not work at the house, however, and it was necessary to program through the house's wifi in order to use the phone. Would highly recommend this home for groups of 2-4 people.
5.0
What a welcoming presence and constant contact Brandon provided at this Mountain Breeze home. He met us at the ferry dock and lead the way up to the home. So helpful and informative. He dropped pins to lead us to places to visit It felt like we had come to visit friends. The home was so clean with so many amenities! Lovely kitchen that we used quite a bit. It even came with a bag of Dunkin Donuts coffee. So thoughtful. Such pleasant outdoor spaces each with a view of either a sunset or sunrise. And so close to the Windmill Bar and Grill for fun sunset drinks and music. This home will be on my list to visit again and again.
5.0
Place is beautiful and awesome, we loved it. Kitchen is well stocked, had coolers, towels, ice packs, everything you need. It's only 10 min from Cruz Bay and not too far from centerline road to go east.
Outdoor eating was awesome, great views. At least in Feb is it however VERY windy (it earned its name)
Couple of notes: the final bit of road getting to the property is rough. Not steep, but rough. Luckily it didn't rain significantly, but definitely get a jeep/4WD (vehicle with ground clearance).
it's a duplex and there's a property below. The sightlines are good so you really don't see each other, but just an FYI.
Overall loved it and would rent again..
5.0
Terrific views of sunrises and sunsets, Mountain Breeze is a gem. Comfortable bedrooms, nice bathroom and well-stocked kitchen items. Lovely patio with grill and dining set. Wonderful welcome by property manager, including a lovely bottle of wine and charcuterie items. A great place and highly recommend!
5.0
Lovely view, accurate description, fabulous service
5.0
This place was wonderful! Ashley, both Brandons and Shawna were so professional with helping us with EVERYTHING! The amenities like beach towels, beach chairs, laundry detergent, toaster oven, microwave, etc. was above and beyond anywhere we have every stayed. My husband, myself and our two adult sons found it a perfect size and would recommend it to anyone who asked.
If you are a light sleeper we would encourage you to use the AC at night as white noise…it is called Moutain Breeze for a reason :)
So grateful to have found this place for our first trip to STJ!
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5.0
Incredible Sunsets and Sunrises! ☀️
Our Host was incredibly easy to work with and stayed in touch our entire stay to answer any questions! Mountain Breeze literally had everything we needed! It was like being in our home away from home. We did not want for anything (coolers, beach towels, sunscreen, bluetooth speaker, family games, all the cooking supplies we needed to make our meals) We even baked homemade cookies! I can not put into words how incredible the views of St. John & St Thomas we’re from this property, breath taking!! i will book with Brandon and team again!
5.0
This cottage is a gem! Beautiful space with breathtaking views… sunrise in the back and sunset in the front. A little challenging to find so I’d suggest a conversation in advance about finding the road where you need to turn in. Well worth the 15-minute drive into the hills from Cruz Bay.
5.0
Beautiful, comfortable and well equipped!
This cottage is a gem! Beautiful space with breathtaking views… sunrise in the back and sunset in the front. A little challenging to find so I’d suggest a conversation in advance about finding the road where you need to turn in. Well worth the 15-minute drive into the hills from Cruz Bay.
5.0
Beautiful view
The house has a beautiful view and everything you need to have a perfect vacation. The beach towels and coolers were very much appreciated. Location is central and easy to get multiple locations. We loved open Mic night at Lucy's and Maho beach swimming with the turtles.
5.0
A+ rating on our stay at mountain breeze! The layout of the house was perfect, very clean, no issues at all and the host was amazing. He kept in touch with us and texted very quickly if we needed any recommendations for supper or beaches. Brandon met us at the ferry, showed us to the house (Rent the Jeep! You’ll need it.), and made sure we were comfortable.
Top perks that we loved the most at Mountain breeze: The view is amazing, laundry worked well, the bathroom was perfect, airflow flowed perfectly the entire time, small little backyard for the kids to play in, well stocked kitchen, outdoor grill was fantastic, not far from town, beds were super comfortable and check in/out was super easy.
Would love to return to mountain breeze or might also check out one of their other properties. Can’t wait to get back to St. John!
5.0
Our stay at mountain breeze was absolutely lovely! Because STJ can be difficult to navigate, we appreciated the property manager meeting us at the ferry and guiding us to the property. We took advantage of the amenities - laundry, Bluetooth speaker, lots of beach towels/chairs, coolers, insulated water bottles, well-stocked kitchen, renovated bathroom, and beautiful outdoor spaces with views. Highly recommend this cottage!
5.0
Cozy spacious St. John cottage
Our stay at mountain breeze was absolutely lovely! Because STJ can be difficult to navigate, we appreciated the property manager meeting us at the ferry and guiding us to the property. We took advantage of the amenities - laundry, Bluetooth speaker, lots of beach towels/chairs, coolers, insulated water bottles, well-stocked kitchen, renovated bathroom, and beautiful outdoor spaces with views. Highly recommend this cottage!
5.0
Great Cottage with an Awesome Sunrise View
A+ rating on our stay at mountain breeze! The layout of the house was perfect, very clean, no issues at all and the host was amazing. He kept in touch with us and texted very quickly if we needed any recommendations for supper or beaches. Brandon met us at the ferry, showed us to the house (Rent the Jeep! You’ll need it.), and made sure we were comfortable.
Top perks that we loved the most at Mountain breeze: The view is amazing, laundry worked well, the bathroom was perfect, airflow flowed perfectly the entire time, small little backyard for the kids to play in, well stocked kitchen, outdoor grill was fantastic, not far from town, beds were super comfortable and check in/out was super easy.
Would love to return to mountain breeze or might also check out one of their other properties. Can’t wait to get back to St. John!
5.0
Customer service was amazing, made all the difference. The house and view are gorgeous. We loved it.
5.0
Noone was staying in the lower level, so we had tremendous privacy. Sunsets over the water are spectacular. House is very clean and kitchen is well-equipped. View out the rear windows overlooks a gorgeous valley to the water also!
5.0
Spectacular!
Noone was staying in the lower level, so we had tremendous privacy. Sunsets over the water are spectacular. House is very clean and kitchen is well-equipped. View out the rear windows overlooks a gorgeous valley to the water also!
5.0
Wonderful
We will absolutely be back! Everything was perfect.
5.0
This was our first time in St. John and we feel we picked the perfect place to stay. It was centrally located that it made it easy to go to the North Shore beaches or to Coral Bay. The property management-Kevin and Dabney, were excellent and very helpful from start to finish. Always available for questions and even brought us to the property when we arrived. The cottage was clean and beautifully maintained. It had everything we needed. It was just perfect for our family of four. The road is bumpy going to the property but shouldn’t deter anyone from staying there. Last but not least, you could not beat the views from this location. We will definitely stay at Mountain Breeze Cottage again when traveling to Saint John.
5.0
Cute centrally located cottage w great views
This was our first time in St. John and we feel we picked the perfect place to stay. It was centrally located that it made it easy to go to the North Shore beaches or to Coral Bay. The property management-Kevin and Dabney, were excellent and very helpful from start to finish. Always available for questions and even brought us to the property when we arrived. The cottage was clean and beautifully maintained. It had everything we needed. It was just perfect for our family of four. The road is bumpy going to the property but shouldn’t deter anyone from staying there. Last but not least, you could not beat the views from this location. We will definitely stay at Mountain Breeze Cottage again when traveling to Saint John.
5.0
This property is set up high on gift hill with great views from both the front and back of the property. Sunrise and sunset! Nicely decorated clean and spacious home. Was perfect for our family of 4. Two daughters 6 and 10. As returning guests to St. John each year We had a great time at this property and will look again to book at the same place. Only thing to mention is the rough rock surface sections on the road going into property. But this is common for some properties on the island so we did not let it bother us:) all the other positives of this place outweighed this small concern.
Great property!
5.0
Wonderful home on top of gift hill
This property is set up high on gift hill with great views from both the front and back of the property. Sunrise and sunset! Nicely decorated clean and spacious home. Was perfect for our family of 4. Two daughters 6 and 10. As returning guests to St. John each year We had a great time at this property and will look again to book at the same place. Only thing to mention is the rough rock surface sections on the road going into property. But this is common for some properties on the island so we did not let it bother us:) all the other positives of this place outweighed this small concern.
Great property!
5.0
Perfect Getaway!
Absolutely enjoyed every minute on the island of St. John and returning to this property at the end of the day was wonderful! From the moment we arrived, Daphne met us at the ferry and graciously escorted us to the home. So grateful for her recommendations from food to hiking and beaches. The home is beautifully updated, cozy and relaxing. Loved the views and grateful for the hospitality. Highly recommend and will stay here again if our future travels bring us back to the island.
5.0
We had an incredible stay at Mountain Breeze Cottage. The Cottage is beautiful with all of the amenities you would need (beach chairs, full kitchen, towels/linens, A/C, etc). The Cottage is in a great location, ~7 minutes from Cruz Bay and ~20 minutes from Coral Bay. The Cottage also has amazing views to the East and West for sunset and sunrise. Check-in and check-out was super simple as was communication with the host.
5.0
Beautiful Cottage in St. John
We had an incredible stay at Mountain Breeze Cottage. The Cottage is beautiful with all of the amenities you would need (beach chairs, full kitchen, towels/linens, A/C, etc). The Cottage is in a great location, ~7 minutes from Cruz Bay and ~20 minutes from Coral Bay. The Cottage also has amazing views to the East and West for sunset and sunrise. Check-in and check-out was super simple as was communication with the host.
5.0
Perfect home away from home
The process with management was so seamless. They were very accommodating with us changing plans last minute. They also personally accompanied us to the property, making it incredibly stress free. The place was spotless and had everything you would need for a beach vacation. It was spacious and inviting with a great bathroom and very comfortable beds. Not to mention the beautiful views. Would highly recommend!
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 $479 less expensive than the average.
Is parking included with this villa?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Mountain Breeze Cottage. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this villa?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this villa. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Mountain Breeze Cottage pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this villa is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Mountain Breeze Cottage?
We found 8 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, parking, and laundry.
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