Poolside in Paradise at Castaway Villa
About this villa rental
Nestled in Cruz Bay, this attractive villa for £568 per night is a fantastic choice for your next break. Castaway villa is conveniently located in the Estate Chocolate Hole neighborhood, walking distance to the Westin Hotel and a very short drive to Cruz Bay dining and shopping. A perfect neighborhood for morning runs while enjoying the fantastic views. The villa has recently undergone major exterior renovations to the driveway, exterior lighting, salt water pool and pool deck plus all new exterior furniture. If you have stayed with us before, and we know many of you do, you'll be in for a real treat on your return! In total, the property has 3 bedroom + bath suites, plus a sleeping loft and an additional half bath, located as follows: The main villa has 2 bedroom and bathroom suites, both offering king size beds, double vanity bathrooms & private outdoor showers. One of the suites can have the king converted to two twin beds if needed. The sleeping loft is small and positioned overlooking the main living room, and has a full bed - suitable for kids. There is also a half bath in the main house. The pool cabana is home to the 3rd bedroom suite, and is located off of the pool deck. It too has a king size bed, central air, fantastic views of Hart Bay, full bathroom and a sliding glass door to a private water view deck. Both the main house and cabana offer beautiful wood plank cathedral ceilings, cool stamped concrete floors, full central air throughout including common areas, ceiling fans and fantastic ocean breezes if you prefer to have the windows open with the screens on, gorgeous turquoise water views, and a 30ft pool with large sundeck. It all works to create a space you won't want to leave! The villa is fully equipped to make your stay as comfortable as possible. It has a fully stocked kitchen with all the kitchen gadgets so that you can cook as much (or as little) as you want! We also provide all linens, pool floats, beach towels, beach chairs, coolers, wifi, TV, cable and house phone. Washer and dryer are available for use during your stay. Nothing to bring but your clothes and sunscreen! The driveway fits 2 cars comfortably. The villa also has a new gas grill and outdoor shower for rinsing off after long days at the beach. Use the blender for frozen margaritas to sip while you float on the pool rafts and overlook the water views in Chocolate Hole. There is a full time caretaking crew who live on St. John. They are available to answer any questions during your stay. The location of the house is fantastic. The neighborhood is great for those who want to go for a run or morning stroll. The newly renovated Westin is nearby, with all of it's amenities. The St. John market is around the corner - not even a 2 minute drive - for any last minute food or alcohol needs! We fell in love with St. John and loved the idea of being close to Cruz Bay yet private enough to not feel the hustle and bustle. Renting a car is strongly recommended in order to see all of the beautiful beaches the island has to offer and for trash removal, which is the responsibility of the tenants. A fee will be assessed if the caretakers have to facilitate removal. Driving is on the left side of the road and the rental companies are very good at explaining road rules, etc.. Traveler’s insurance is recommended.
Amenities
Pool
Air conditioner
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony / Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Family friendly
Map of Cruz Bay
Reviews
5.0/5.0
Outstanding(114 Reviews)
5.0
Wonderful stay
5.0
This property is just as described, convenient to Cruz Bay, nice, open floor plan, comfortable beds. We really enjoyed our stay.
5.0
This house is exactly as described. It’s a beautiful home in a great location, only a few minutes drive to downtown. The house is fully stocked with everything you need. We enjoyed every minute of our stay!
5.0
Great location, home and stay! Our group (my wife, 3 kids and father in law) found the place perfect for our trip. The extra bedroom/bathroom was perfect for my father in law and my 14 year old loved the loft bedroom. Close to town, beaches and restaurants. The house was just a amazing as it looks in the pictures and the owner and property management folks were really easy to work with. I've been to St John a good amount of times and this was the best rental property we've had. Will definitely book again for our next trip down!
5.0
Three couple wanting to get away for some rest and relaxation. That house was set up great for us. We would have loved to spend more time at the house but we where going all the time.
House was stocked great and had everything we needed. I would definitely consider staying here again.
5.0
We loved staying at the Castaway house. Perfect location and not to far from the beaches. The house was stocked with everything we needed. The a/c worked great. We were extremely happy with this choice. Communication with the host was good. I would highly recommend this property for your next getaway.
5.0
From booking to check out we could not ask for a better experience. The house was amazing. It’s in a convenient location to Cruz Bay without feeling like you’re in the middle of town.
We would go to different beaches every morning and then spend the afternoons in the pool.
Kitchen had every tool needed for cooking.
We would definitely stay here again. Wouldn’t even look at other properties.
5.0
We had a great time and the house was wonderful!
5.0
This property is the perfect location with perfect amenities. The pool is fabulous with the most beautiful views.
This is our 2nd time staying at this property. The owners have provided everything that you need including beach chairs, coolers etc..
The location is key close to the ferry, downtown, grocery store, and a 10 min. drive to all of the most spectacular beaches.
Excursions are also easily accessible from this property being that many of them leave from Cruz Bay/ The westin.
Thanks again for a beautiful week making memories with our family.
5.0
it was a great stay. JP met us at the car rental, took us to the store and then the house. showed us around the place. Great location to downtown, great views of the bay. i would recommendthis place to anyoneand would stay here again. The liquorcabinetwas just a bonus...
tom
5.0
The house is great! Well stocked kitchen, beach chairs and coolers. We loved ending out days lounging in the pool!
5.0
This home is even more beautiful than the photos. We were blown away when we arrived. The kitchen is fully stocked with cooking essentials. The property manager was extremely helpful in welcoming up. We absolutely loved it and would definitely love to go back!
5.0
We had a wonderful week and this property was definitely a home away from home. Perfect location and had everything we could possibly need. Would definitely book this trip again!
5.0
We thoroughly enjoyed our vacation in St. John. The home was perfect. It had everything you need and nothing you do not. It has a great layout for our family of 5. The pool was large and a great place to end the day after exploring the island. The afternoon breeze was amazing and the location was close to Cruz Bay. Would highly recommend this property.
5.0
This was my 4th trip to St. John with my husband, family and friends. Castaway Villa was the absolute best place we have stayed ever on St. John. Clean, comfortable, the views; just amazing. Property manager and staff were wonderful and friendly. Looking forward to staying again when we return to St. John in a couple of years.
5.0
Wonderful location and view! Pool was wonderful. Cose to restaurants and shopping.
5.0
We absolutely loved this property and our stay on St. John. It had everything we needed a great location and absolutely stunning views. We would definitely return also, Todd is a great host with great communication and ease of check-in and checkout. Thank you!
5.0
Highly recommend booking this house! Spacious home with a beautiful pool overlooking Chocolate Hole, great AC, less than 10 min drive from Cruz Bay + beach towels / chairs / snorkel gear included. The owner and property manager were proactive in communication and gave a walk thru of the home upon arrival, plus checked in daily to see if we needed anything. Even provided a few welcome snacks from a local market upon arrival. Would definitely book again!
5.0
This is a very nice property in a very special place. Proximity to everything is key. 15 minutes and you are at world class beaches! The pool was especially relaxing after a day exploring. Would highly recommend!
5.0
Once again we spend 10 days lounging in the sunshine on your beautiful pool patio and basking in the sun on a different beach each day. Your location is so conveniently positioned to Curz Bay yet gives us the quiet location of Chocolate Hole.
5.0
This home was gorgeous the views from the beautiful pool deck were striking. This was our first time St. John and will not be our last! The location of the property was perfect, very safe and close to everything. The house set up was perfect for our family with 3 teens everyone had there own space, it was very comfortable and clean. We loved our stay here, home owners and management group were very helpful and responsive.
5.0
This was our 6th stay at beautiful Castaway Villa which was fantastic as always, We truly appreciate the stylish house, furnishings, pool and view. The house is well-equipped with all the items one might want at the beach and during their vacation. During our stay, we did have some questions about operating the tv and were pleased with how promptly we received assistance. All in all, we had a perfect vacation!
5.0
The property was clean, well kept and the view was amazing. Check in was easy and the house was stocked with everything we needed for a week on the island.
4.0
The property is in a great location. It was clean and well stocked. The owner was very responsive and helpful.
5.0
Castaway was perfect for our group. The location, the house, the pool, the view. The owners were so helpful and responsive throughout the booking process and leading up to our trip. The property managers were great and super communicative. The house is very well appointed and comfortable, high quality furnishings inside and out. Just a great experience all around! We'll be back!
5.0
Property was as listed, great house, clean and well supplied. Easy communication with manager and a tasty gift upon arrival! We love St John and a great place to stay makes all the difference with a big vacation. Thank you for sharing your home!
5.0
This was our fourth time on St. John and Castaway Villa is by far the best rental home we have found. Thr owner and property manager were excellent with communication and check in and check out wad a breeze. The location in Chocolate Hole can't be beat! It was so quiet and peaceful, yet just minutes away from everything in Cruz Bay. We had an amazing vacation and will definitely be returning to Castaway Villa!
5.0
This house was perfect and even better than the pictures. The owner has thought out every amenity. The chairs and snorkel equipment were amazing. The pool is so nice and a great spot for a sunrise. I highly recommend this house!
5.0
We stayed at this gorgeous property and it was an absolute dream. It was 2 couples and 2 young children. We found the home to have a great layout, all the amenities of home and well stocked. The location was ideal-easy to find and less than 10 mins from cruz bay shops and restaurants. Parking was much easier than many we have stayed in on StJ. The bedrooms are massive and we loved having 2 outdoor showers. The large pool deck was well appointed with tons of comfy seats to choose from. We love trying new Villas but something tells me we have found our new favorite! Todd was great to work with and had good communication. Highly recommend
5.0
Castaway was just as beautiful as pictured! We spent almost every day in the pool admiring the gorgeous view. The property manager and JP were super helpful and easy to communicate with via text. This villa was also ideally situated within a 5-7 min drive of everything (groceries, gas, restaurants, etc). They also provided great beach chairs, towels, and a cooler which were all great to bring on beach days! Another thing- it is NOT that easy to find rentals with a/c, and boy were we glad that this one has a/c throughout the whole place! Would 100% recommend this place and would absolutely stay again on a return visit!
5.0
Very happy with our stay at Castaway. The house was clean and in a perfect location. Todd and JP checked in on us to make sure our stay was going smoothly and promptly answered any questions. Would definitely recommend to anyone!
5.0
My family had the best vacation at Castaway villa! The home is beautiful, clean and filled with everything we needed. The view is stunning and it's location near Cruz Bay was perfect for us. The communication with Todd, the owner, and James/Eric, with the management company, was excellent. We were met at our car rental and taken to the villa, which made it so much easier to find. After a long day of travel, the welcome basket in the refrigerator was an unexpected, and much appreciated, surprise. We had a minor issue with one of the AC units. I sent a text in the morning and the problem was fixed before we returned from the beach. To quote my daughter, "this house is AMAZING!" I couldn't agree more.
5.0
It's very quiet in a beautiful location.
4.0
It was a great place to stay and fit our family well. We enjoyed our time there and the check in process was smooth. There were minor issues such as weak Wi-Fi in areas of the home but nothing surprising for island living.
5.0
We had a great stay at castaway villa. The check in process was the best I have had in a Vrbo. The property management company kept in contact with us via text on our arrival time, met us at the ferry dock and showed us to the property. It took a lot of stress out of the arrival not having to worry about finding it and then we were shown around the house upon arrival. The property is gorgeous with great views and in a lovely quiet neighborhood. Having the pool was great to relax by and our kids loved swimming everyday. Great location - quick drive to beaches and restaurants. Definitely take the 10 min ride up to the windmill bar one night.
5.0
A slice of heaven!
We had an amazing stay at Castaway. It was even better than we could have imagined. The layout was perfect for my family. We enjoyed the views, the pool and the close proximity to Cruz Bay. It was immaculate and well appointed. We will definitely be back!
5.0
Great location and perfect house
This villa was prefect for us and another couple that came with us. The location was perfect, since we wanted to be a little closer to Cruz Bay area. The A/C and the pool was so great after being on the beaches everyday. The 4 coolers, Tommy Bahama beach chairs and beach towels was so nice! JP (property manager) met us after we got our car and went over all the details of the villa. The owner also text to welcome us to his home. I would absolutely stay here again!
5.0
Perfect rental house!
We had a great stay at castaway villa. The check in process was the best I have had in a Vrbo. The property management company kept in contact with us via text on our arrival time, met us at the ferry dock and showed us to the property. It took a lot of stress out of the arrival not having to worry about finding it and then we were shown around the house upon arrival. The property is gorgeous with great views and in a lovely quiet neighborhood. Having the pool was great to relax by and our kids loved swimming everyday. Great location - quick drive to beaches and restaurants. Definitely take the 10 min ride up to the windmill bar one night.
5.0
Amazing Location!
Our family of four (two boys age 5 and 7) along with my two parents had a wonderful time at the Castaway Villa. My parents occupied the room off the pool which gave them their own privacy and allowed for my wife and I to be close to our kids at night. Very spacious, clean, and the A/C worked great at night especially from being out in the hot sun at the beach all day. The pool was perfect as my kids were in it every morning at 7 am. The view of Chocolate Hole was perfect especially in the morning with the sunrise. We would definitely would rent here again. Thank you Todd and Steph for allowing us to enjoy your little oasis!
5.0
The Perfect Spot
Castaway villa was perfect for my family to stay in during our week long stay in St. John. The house had everything we needed and the pool deck served as a great spot for us to play in the pool and spend time together. The location close to Cruz Bay and served as a good home base for us to explore the island. The view was beautiful and never go old!
FAQs
How much does this villa cost compared to others in Cruz Bay?
The average price for a rental in Cruz Bay is £490 per night. This rental is £78 above the average.
Is parking included with this villa?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Poolside in Paradise at Castaway Villa. 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 Poolside in Paradise at Castaway Villa. Enjoy the water!
Is Poolside in Paradise at Castaway Villa pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this villa is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Poolside in Paradise at Castaway Villa?
We found 10 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, and parking.
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