Luxury Caribbean Villa with Panoramic Ocean View and Pool
About this villa rental
Nestled in Cruz Bay, this attractive villa for R 6,874 per night is a great choice for your next break. PLEASE SEE END OF DESCRIPTION BELOW FOR ACCURATE RATE INFORMATION. Balance Villa is an exceptionally private, beautiful home nestled on a green hillside overlooking expansive views of Fish Bay. The villa – designed and built by a distinguished on-island architect and an artistic craftsman builder – has been thoughtfully developed to take advantage of cool trade winds, relaxing, gorgeous views and your every need. The Villa is tastefully furnished with all the comforts of a luxurious island home. On the outside: an abundant terrace – plenty of open space for sitting by the pool sun bathing or shaded area for reading a book and watching the views. Adjacent to the pool: a built-in grill with wet bar and covered veranda with dining table overlooking the bay – all surrounded by lush landscaping. Inside the house: a great room featuring floor-to-ceiling glass windows with stunning views of the Caribbean Sea, a large flat screen TV and Bose sound system. The open floor plan continues into the dining area with a spacious West Indies dining room table and seating for six. Mahogany furnishings and rich fabrics mixed with a few select antiques pieces compliment the island ambiance of Balance. The custom kitchen is just what one would need to create that memorable Caribbean dinner – or maybe just breakfast at the built-in bar. Just off the kitchen is a half bath and the first bedroom suite. A staircase ascends to the upper floor and to the second king bedroom/bath suite. Each of Balance’s bedroom suites feature king-size beds with private bathrooms, digital A/C, and flat screen TVs. The bathrooms feature an indoor and outdoor garden shower, as well as private balcony with view of the bay. Balance villa is managed by a professional management company and their on-island staff is available if you need assistance 24/7. They will also meet you at the ferry dock, and lead you to the house. Other amenities include: Flat-screen cable 40" TV in Great Room w/BOSE DVD player w/surround sound, a 32" TV (with cable & DVD) in upstairs bedroom, & a 32" TV in main-level bedroom (with cable & DVD), radio, books, games, movie + music collections, A/C in both bedrooms/baths, UV water filtration, Wi-Fi, answering machine, hair dryers, binoculars, built-in gas grill poolside with dry bar, manual gate at pool courtyard entry, beach chairs + cooler, dishwasher, and washer/dryer. Rates are based on number of people, nights and season. Discount rates considered by owners. Accurate rates are as follows: # of Guests High Season Low Season 1-2 $3,560/wk $2605/wk 3-4 $3,910/wk $3030/wk High Season: Mid Dec thru April. Low Season: May thru mid Dec. Children Over 7yrs Security Deposit: $300.00 and 12.5% Required USVI Hotel Tax Reservation Confirmed with deposit & rental agreement received. Please contact owner for Christmas & Thanksgiving week rates. Keywords: villa, luxury, island, St. john, virgin islands, Caribbean, balance, honeymoon, private, ocean view,
Amenities
Pool
Air conditioner
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony / Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Garden
Family friendly
Map of Cruz Bay
Reviews
5.0/5.0
Outstanding(84 Reviews)
5.0
Our stay was wonderful! The views were amazing. The house was fully stocked with everything you need. We made great use of the blender and the grill. The pool definitely got used too. Mixed reviews from our group on the comfortableness of the beds, but overall I would highly recommend staying here!
5.0
Very comfortable master bedrooms with ac were great to come home to after
a busy day! Great sleep so you can be refreshed and ready to go again in the morning. Well appointed & we loved Kristen who met us to take us to Balance!
5.0
This is a a beautiful home and very clean! Everything you need is at the house! Highly recommend staying!
5.0
Villa was as pictured on VRBO. Well appointed & layout was nice. Enjoyed the spacious countertops & dining area. Best feature is the SUPER private location. Allows for 24/7 privacy!!! Will rent again!!!!
5.0
Everything from booking to checking out was very easy and smooth! This is our 3rd stay on the island and by far our favorite house. We felt we had everything we needed. Marc and Ann have thought of everything. Thank you so much for the amazing week
5.0
The villa was a comfortable stay for the 3 of us. The space was super clean and cozy. The outdoor showers off the master suites were beautiful and I will definitely miss showering in that space every day! The swimming pool was the perfect way to end our day on beautiful St. John.
5.0
We have traveled to St. John many times and have stayed many places. I have to say that since my island friends moved state-side, Balance Villa is by far the best place we've stayed. Super clean, well equipped, great location, and just beautiful. We especially loved the outdoor space, pool and outdoor showers. The kitchen is spacious and has everything you need! We would definitely stay again!
5.0
Just came back from Balance Villa. We absolutely loved the place. The house is beautiful, with great views. Great quiet location but not too far from Cruz Bay. Would recommend 100%!
5.0
When choosing a vacation home online you never know if reality will match expectations -WOW! Balance Villa was clean, beautiful, thoughtfully and tastefully decorated with breathtaking views. If you were wondering if the Villa has…. just open a drawer or cupboard and you will find what you need. Spacious- plenty of room for 2 friends to spend time together or apart. Property Manager was exceedingly helpful and friendly.
5.0
Balance Villa is perfection! We had the most wonderful stay because the views from the villa are so beautiful and the villa itself is gorgeous and very clean. The amenities are terrific for cooking meals and the pool with its view is spectacular. The owners and management company were all very helpful and kind and made the process easy and fun. The photos do not do this villa justice, it is so pretty. And the neighborhood is wonderful, peaceful and quiet yet close enough to town to easily go out for sightseeing, shopping, groceries and restaurants. We could not have been happier there.
5.0
The property was absolutely beautiful! We had a wonderful time staying at Balance Villa, loved the outdoor shower and pool.
The drive to town was only 10 minutes with breathtaking views on the way. We cannot wait to return!
5.0
Our stay was awesome and was far above our expectations! Can’t wait to return!
4.0
At first… following behind our villa greeter in our rental jeep we (I ) were a little overwhelmed by how far ( I thought) it was from Cruz Bay. We usually have stayed closer in. But honestly, it was no big deal at all once we did it by ourselves :). The property was immaculate! The outdoor showers were amazing and the pool was the perfect temperature. The one and only drawback for us was only having A/C in the bedrooms. Would we stay there again?? Absolutely!!
5.0
Gorgeous property. The house had everything we needed including a fully stocked kitchen for preparing any meal. We throughly enjoyed the swimming pool that had stunning views of the turquoise Caribbean water! We grilled out and enjoyed the outdoor space & was perfect entertaining area.
The two separate master bedroom suites were also a big bonus and both also had incredible outdoor showers!!
We loved everything about our vacation week & plan to return again someday.
5.0
Very easy communicating with owners
5.0
We could not have asked for a better place to stay. The house was just as good as the pictures, and the view off of the pool deck is immaculate. Far enough from Cruz Bay for quiet evening & nights, but close enough to get where you wanted to be. All of the best beaches (Hawksnest, Trunk, Cinnamon), The Windmill Bar, Mongoose Junction - all within about 10-15 minutes. We would definitely stay here again!
5.0
Gorgeous. Clean, so well appointed, well designed and thoughtfully laid out. The views are out of this world! We felt incredibly welcomed at this property and all parts of booking, check-in and check-out were easy and the folks were friendly. We couldn’t have enjoyed our stay at this property any more and will absolutely be booking again!! Thank you, thank you!!!
5.0
The house is very tastefully decorated and well maintained. All outdoor chairs and loungers have cushions. Big covered patio and large sundeck with a pool facing the ocean. We actually spent 80% of our time just enjoying the house and pool deck. It's only about 10 or 15 minuite drive to Cruz bay. Highly recommend this house.
10.0
The house is very tastefully decorated and well maintained. All outdoor chairs and loungers have cushions. Big covered patio and large sundeck with a pool facing the ocean. We actually spent 80% of our time just enjoying the house and pool deck. It's only about 10 or 15 minuite drive to Cruz bay. Highly recommend this house.
5.0
The Balance Villa is fabulous! The villa provides everything you can possibly imagine to make your trip seamless and enjoyable: beautiful pool, well equipped kitchen for those of us who love to cook, plenty of privacy and room for 2 couples and great communication with property management company and owners. Highly recommend Starfish Mkt for provisions delivery, Paradise Massage, Mr. Piper's Jeeps, Zozo's and Lime Out.
The Griswolds - NC
5.0
The first thing you'll notice is the amazing view from the pool deck - hands down my favorite part! The house is beautiful, spacious and has everything you'd need. Loved that the two bedrooms are separated - one up and one down. The driveway was pretty scary initially - but we'd been to St. John before and were all too familiar with the steep hills and sharp turns. My only complaint was probably that it was a little further from town that we had hoped but it was still a fairly quick drive in. The outdoor shower was awesome - what a great way to unwind after a long day in the sun! Loved that there were already beach chairs and beach towels there for guests - this saved on packing space since we didn't need our own towels. Having laundry on site was a bonus as well - when we got home we had mostly clean clothes to unpack...no mountain of dirty laundry. :-) Thanks for a great stay, we'd book again for sure!
5.0
Beautiful place. Not crazy about up hill driving. But other than that it was great place to relax and stay
5.0
We had a great stay at Balance Villa! The location was actually perfect and much closer to town than we expected (10 minutes). The view was beautiful, the pool was wonderful. The beds were comfortable. The outdoor shower was the best!
They provide beach chairs and noodles, which we took to the beach with us. (They also provide a cooler, but we had our own.)
We will definitely stay here again upon our return.
Thank you so much!
5.0
Everything about our experience was amazing! Everyone was so responsive to any question or need we had, and the house was incredible! So well maintained and stocked with everything we could possibly have needed! Thank you for a wonderful 35th anniversary trip!!
5.0
This property was perfect for our couples getaway, especially with having 2 master king size suites. No better way than to wake up each morning with the views of Fish Bay. The house had everything you would need to make your stay enjoyable. Owners we’re always prompt with response to any of our questions and the management company was friendly and helpful, meet us as soon as we got off the car ferry to take us up to the villa. They reviewed everything we would need to know about our stay and even offered complimentary concierge, which was helpful when booking our all day boat trip.
5.0
Beautiful home with nice swimming pool
5.0
Balance Villa is absolutely stunning! The grounds, pool, view and outdoor showers were amazing! The owners and property mgmt were wonderful and very informative! We loved our stay and cannot wait to return to STJ!
5.0
My husband and I had a wonderful time at Balance Villa. The view was awesome, as was the pool. The house had all the dishes, silverware and other things you would need for doing any type of cooking. The outdoor shower were wonderful a and the towels were fluffy and soft, as were the sheets and pillows. We appreciated the safe and chairs for the beach. The only minor detail was that the living room cushions, and cushion for the outdoor chairs are not as cushy as they probably were when new. We adapted and since it was just the two of us, used two cushions instead of one. It was just a minor issue totally outweighed by everything else wonderful about the house, the management and the island. Due to coronavirus, our trip to St. John is probably the last trip in a while, we sure wish we were back in St. John at Balance Villa!
5.0
We stayed at Balance Villa last week. We thought the house was perfect for the three of us. Close enough to to town to run to the markets, shop, etc. but far enough out to not have the traffic noise. We cooked a lot at the house. We grilled steaks, ribs, chicken and enjoyed eating outdoors on the patio. The bedrooms were nice and the outdoor showers a treat. We thought the washing machine might be leaking so we called management. Someone responded promptly and the owner left a voice message following up. We spoke with the owner and he and his wife shared great information regarding COVID 19 and the island. This was very helpful. We really enjoyed our stay. This was our third house rental on St.John and I would rent this one over and over. Loved it!
5.0
We had an amazing vacation on St. John and Balance Villa was perfect in every way. It was visually so beautiful inside and out...so well kept. The kitchen had everything needed, dining and living area was great and the view was stunning! Bedrooms were identical, each with king size comfy beds overlooking that stunning view and can't forget the fun outdoor showers! We sat outside on the deck most of the time and loved loved the pool...perfect way to start each day and then perfect to enjoy after beaching all day. We just can't say enough about the property and were encouraged to see the island coming back strong from the hurricane damage it has suffered. We will definitely be back!! 5 Stars for Balance Villa!!
5.0
Our stay at Balance Villa couldn’t have been more perfect! From the very start with having an escort to the property, we felt welcomed and the checkout process was simple.
The property is in a great location with a beautiful view and privacy. The house is beautiful, clean and felt like home. We had everything we needed in the kitchen to cook full meals many times.
The views from the balcony and showers was phenomenal! The pool was nice and refreshing!
Overall, we couldn’t have asked for a better experience for our first trip to St. John and we are already trying to figure out dates for our next trip and I wouldn’t hesitate to book here again. Thank you for an amazing vacation that will give us memories to last a lifetime!
5.0
A wonderful private escape. Incredible property. Close to town - but you won't even want to leave! Would love to return for another vacation.
5.0
We had a wonderful time at Balance Villa! We had everything we needed to enjoy ourselves and relax.
5.0
Just what we were looking for! Private, spacious, and excellent weather!!
5.0
We loved our stay at Balance Villa. From it's impressive design, beautiful landscaping, stunning location overlooking Fish Bay, and quiet retreat like location, we are so happy we booked Balance. Speaking of booking, the whole process was so smooth. The owners were very helpful and responsive to our initial questions, and Cimmaron Property Mgmt, the on island contact was a joy to work with. The villa is fully equipped to meet all your needs, and is just a short drive into Cruz Bay for markets, shopping and dining fun. We opted to rent a Jeep on St. Thomas from Amalie Car Rentals, who met us at the airport and provided fantastic service, and took the car barge over to St. John. There are also several car rental companies in Cruz Bay as an option. Although it would be so easy to relax and enjoy all our island time at the villa with all it has to offer including a terrific kitchen, pool and loungers, having a Jeep enabled us to visit many of our St. John fave spots and beaches. We rented inflatable paddle boards from Lucy at SUP St. John, and with the great beach gear provided by the villa, enjoyed fun paddling and snorkeling on beautiful Hawksnest Beach. We booked a full day charter with Rockhoppin for a fun tour of several BVIs iconic beaches and beach bars, passports required. We enjoyed several meals at our Cruz Bay fav, High Tide Bar and Grille, Thanks Jim and Kelli, and enjoyed an afternoon at the Gecko Gazebo located in Mongoose Junction, Thanks KC. While there we grabbed some great local gear from St. John Brewer's. When on St. John, we always visit St. John Spice Co at the ferry dock, and pick up some beautifully hand painted glassware from a local artist. Time your evening trips into Cruz Bay to catch a beautiful sunset overlooking Cruz Bay and St. Thomas.
St. John is an amazing island destination with wonderful local islanders, "Love City", and like several Caribbean Islands, can really use our support recovering from Hurricanes Irma and Maria. Check out Kenny Chesney's fund raising CD "Songs for the Saints". We highly recommend spending time on St. John and booking your stay at Balance Villa. You will be so glad you did. Thanks Ann n Marc of Balance Villa, Cimarron, High Tide, Lucy, Rockhoppin, Island Wellness Center, and all the awesome islanders who made us feel so welcome and helped make our St. John visit such a great time. We will be back for sure.
5.0
Our family of five enjoyed a beautiful week at Balance Villa in August. The house is great - well decorated, stocked with everything need, great pool, and great layout. A few highlights:
- Our three boys, ages 8, 9, and 11, loved the big pool. They especially liked being able to swim at night, after the beach, with the light on in the pool.
- The layout was good for a family with children. In some St. John houses, bedrooms are separated by exterior walkways or separate entrances. It was important to us that all the bedrooms were accessible via the main part of the house, as at Balance. The loft space with the daybed and trundle was perfect for our youngest.
- Location is great - a bit of a harrowing drive if you're not used to driving on St. John, but the views are worth it.
Each day we would pack a lunch, hit the beaches in the morning and return to the villa for dinner on the grill, or eat dinner in town. There is a nice BBQ grill and all the supplies you need to cook a full meal. It's also an easy ride to two grocery stores.
We also did a 1/2 day charter snorkel trip around St. John with Blue Line Charters, which was another highlight - definitely recommend them for a boat trip.
All in all an awesome week at a great house. Although the island is still recovering, there was very little that impacted our trip, and we would encourage anyone who is on the fence to go for it and come to St. John. We'll be back!
5.0
So glad we chose to stay here and not at a condo or resort! Our family of five all looked forward to coming "home" each evening after long day at the beach. The kitchen was great for cooking and not missing a single item needed. This property is unique, upscale, private, comfortable and we highly recommend! Had everything we needed for a wonderful beach vacation. Property management was very professional and met us on the first day, guiding us to the property and local grocery store. Owners communication was outstanding and very helpful in providing recommendations for food and places to see. Great view of Fish Bay from anywhere on the property, including the pool. Loved the outdoor areas at the property and kids loved seeing the local critters (frogs, caterpillars, etc). Although the islands are still recovering from hurricanes, we loved the fact that parking and finding plenty of room at the beaches was never an issue. We spent a day in St Thomas and it really does not compare to the beauty of St John. We loved our stay at Balance Villa St John and hope to visit again.
5.0
We enjoyed our stay at Balance villa, from the moment we arrived on the ferry dock to meet our on island host; it was very clear that Marc and Ann wanted to make your stay a great experience. They were great to work with in the initial booking process and answered all of my many questions from the start of booking and during our stay. Once we arrived at the villa, we were struck by its beauty- the view, the pool, the attention to detail in the construction and landscaping of the house. Inside, the villa was just as fabulous; very well appointed with all of the things you need. I appreciated the well stocked kitchen, which required only buying your food. The linens and towels were of good quality which is always a bonus when away from home. The first 2 nights we used the a/c, but after communicating with Marc about leaving the doors and windows open, I found it to be a much better way to sleep- the sounds of nature and warm tropical breezes. The cross breezes with all of the windows open is delightful. The outdoor shower was amazing, nothing quite like showering under the moon and stars. My kids loved the pool and swam morning before the beaches and night time before bed. My husband and I enjoyed our morning coffee ( I recommend getting fresh ground at St. John Spice) on the upstairs balcony overlooking the sea. Renting a jeep for the week is also the way to go! Balance is conveniently located, driving and exploring is part of the adventure. We departed wanting more of this beautiful island and plan on returning- we will definitely stay at Balance again! Thank you Marc and Ann for your warm and gracious hospitality!!
5.0
We loved our stay at Balance! The home is beautiful & conveniently located to Cruz Bay. The pool was great & the view is awesome! It was our first trip to the island. St. John has made an incredible recovery following Irma & from what we heard things are getting better daily. The cell service & wifi are still an issue but worked great while in Cruz Bay. We will definitely be back!
5.0
Our family of four (including our two teenage sons) spent a wonderful week at Balance Villa. We have been to St. John many times, but this was our first time renting Balance Villa -- we were not disappointed! We understood that the island is still recovering from the hurricanes (and that phone/wifi had yet been restored to the villa), were nonetheless excited to be back. The villa is absolutely beautiful, and had plenty of room for our family. Everything we needed was provided for. The bedrooms are spacious (and our older son made use of the daybed nook as well) and the outdoor showers are a nice option. We typically at breakfast in, enjoying the patio and the gorgeous view over Fish Bay. Then we went out to explore the beaches. We found them to be in good shape (albeit with less shade than before), and enjoyed snorkeling and just relaxing. In the afternoons, we usually came back to the villa and enjoyed the pool. We ate dinner at a number of restaurants (Rhumb Lines, Lime Inn and Longboard were among our favorites), but we also enjoyed a few meals at the villa as well (the kitchen is well stocked). In the evenings, we made good use of the villa's DVD collection. Among the other highlights of our trip were a day sail on the Cimarron, and an intro-to-scuba lesson for our younger son. As always, we were sad to leave the island at the end of our vacation, but we look forward to returning soon - and we would not hesitate to rent Balance Villa again when we do.
FAQs
How much does this villa cost compared to others in Cruz Bay?
The average price for a rental in Cruz Bay is R 11,550 per night. This rental is R 4,676 less expensive than the average.
Is parking included with this villa?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Luxury Caribbean Villa with Panoramic Ocean View and Pool. 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 Luxury Caribbean Villa with Panoramic Ocean View and Pool. Enjoy the water!
Is Luxury Caribbean Villa with Panoramic Ocean View and Pool pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this villa is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Luxury Caribbean Villa with Panoramic Ocean View and Pool?
We found 11 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, and parking.
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