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Grande Bay Resort “Somewhere in the Sun" Studio- Summer Sale now in Paradise!

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Enjoy the view, coffee or a cocktail at our new drink rails!
Enjoy you morning coffee and your evening cocktails from your balcony!
Property grounds
Welcome to Grande Bay Resort!
View of paradise from your balcony 
 "Somewhere in the Sun" !

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Dryer
  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Washer
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

Map
Cruz Bay, St John
  • Cruz Bay Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Honeymoon Beach
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Trunk Bay
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • West End (TOV-West End Seaplane Base)

Rooms & beds

0 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Studio

1 Double Futon and 1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Studio

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Grande Bay Resort “Somewhere in the Sun" Studio- Summer Sale now in Paradise!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UuI3gJr78c8
Welcome to our studio condo, “Somewhere in the Sun” in the Cruz Bay luxury resort, Grande Bay! Grande Bay is a 48 unit resort directly on Cruz Bay and less than a five minute walk to 'downtown' Cruz Bay with the ferry and all its restaurants, bars and shops. We have spectacular views of the water and harbor with St Thomas in the distance from the balconies. We are in the upper building within Grande Bay, providing more privacy and quiet than the lower building on the street. Use our condo as your base to explore the most beautiful island on earth..."Somewhere in the Sun"!

The Studio
Our studio is perfect for a romantic interlude for two or for a small family getaway. The moment you disembark the ferry on St. John, our on-island property managers will acquaint you to your island home.
Grande Bay Resort features a shared swimming pool and hot tub on a large sun deck, exercise room with treadmills, bikes, elliptical , and various weight equipment, free wireless internet, and 24 hour staffed reception desk and security.
The studio features a king bed in the sleeping area along with nightstands and reading lamps, chest of drawers and a flat screen tv. There is a queen size sleeper sofa in the living/sitting area, so that this unit comfortably sleeps 4. The unit has a fully equipped stainless steel and granite kitchenette with a full refrigerator, sink, microwave, and small electric appliances (coffee maker, blender, toaster, etc.) as well as a 2 burner hot plate and a 4 burner George Foreman grill and a table that sits 4. For your convenience there is also a full size washer and dryer.
Our studio comes fully equipped with high end furnishings in the Caribbean style with many personal touches. We offer a flat screen hi-def cable TV and have high speed internet . The unit is fully air-conditioned with ceiling fans.
But you most likely will just sit on the balcony and enjoy the spectacular view! We have newly installed drink rails and high back chairs for you to relax with your beverage and snacks of choice.
A safe is provided for the storage of your valuables. Beach chairs, beach towels, and coolers are available for your trips to our many beautiful beaches.
Studio units do not have guaranteed parking spaces; however, we have a one-bedroom unit next door which does have a dedicated parking space and is available to our studio guests if there is no one renting the one bedroom unit or they do not have a car. Please let us know if you need parking and we will do our best to accommodate your needs, but please remember we cannot guarantee parking.

One Bedroom Lock-Out unit next door! VRBO #300142 www.vrbo/300142

We also have a one bedroom condo next door! For your convenience, our lock-out condo can be reserved as a two bedroom unit with a full kitchen and two bathrooms, or as a one bedroom unit with a full kitchen and one bathroom, or as a studio unit with a kitchenette and full bathroom. Rates vary according to how it is rented.

Somewhere in the Sun Studio Unit Rates

Nightly Rate 2025 1/5/25- 5/31/25 $345.00
Summer 2025. 6/1/25 -10/15/25. $275.00
Fall Nightly Rate 10/16/25 - 12/17/25 $335.00
Holiday 2025/2026 12/18/25- 1/4/26 $425.00
Nightly Rate 2026. 1/5/26 - 5/31/26. $350.00
Summer 2026. 6/1/26 - 10/15/26. $280.00

You can rent both Somewhere in the Sun units (one bedroom and studio) together as
2 Bedroom Suite
Nightly Rate 2025 1/5/25 - 5/31/25 $650.00
Summer 2025. 6/1/25 - 10/15/25. $575.00
Fall Nightly Rate 2025 10/16/25 - 12/17/25. $600.00
Holiday 2025/2026 12/18/25- 1/4/26. $725.00
Nightly Rate 2026. 1/5/26 - 5/31/26. $655.00
Summer 2026. 6/1/26 - 10/15/26. $580.00

**** Virgin Islands Hotel Tax is 12.5% and is not included in the above rates.

What To Do!
From the resort, you can walk/ hike to two of the most beautiful beaches, Solomon and Honeymoon, in 30 minutes along the National Park Service trail through the woods. Or enjoy a new solar -powered golf cart shuttle service that will pick you up at Caneel Bay Resort and bring you to Honeymoon Beach, where you will find food, drinks, and rentals that include chairs, kayaks and paddle boards. Or rent a car or take a readily available taxi to explore the North Shore beaches -- some of the very best in the world. In ten minutes you will be at Hawksnest, and then Oppenheimer, Trunk Bay, Cinnamon Bay, Maho Bay all within the National Park,and all just as beautiful post-hurricane. Beach towels, chairs and coolers are provided with the unit, so pack a lunch and make it a day. After a day at the beach, relax pool side or sit in the hot tub and soak in the view. You might be inspired to work out in the resort fitness center with the best views imaginable. There are treadmills, elipticals, bikes, weights, and a pilates machine available. In the evening, walk to one of the many bars or restaurants in town, or just sit on the balcony again and watch the sun set as you eat your dinner (take-out is available!)
Relax and enjoy this very special spot. We are certain that you will love St John and Grande Bay as much as we do and return again and again!
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Welcome to Grande Bay!
https://youtu.be/UuI3gJr78c8?si=eXl8kRFY24ghxkHs

Property manager

Jack Harrington
Premier Host

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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Unit is suitable for a small family
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
No pets allowed on condo property, thank you.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking allowed on property
Property Damage Protection Fee ($79) must be purchased

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadlock

About the area

St. John

Located in St. John, this apartment is on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Virgin Islands National Park and Cruz Bay Beach. Looking to get your feet wet? Snorkelling and power boating adventures can be found near the property.
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Cruz Bay, St John

What's nearby

  • Cruz Bay Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Great Cruz Bay - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Honeymoon Beach - 6 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Caneel Bay Beach - 11 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Trunk Bay - 16 min drive - 6.7 km

Getting around

  • St. Thomas (SPB-St. Thomas Seaplane Base) - 56 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪High Tide Bar & Seafood Grill - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Cruz Bay Landing - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Beach Bar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Lovango Rum Bar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Greengo’s - ‬8 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Grande Bay Resort “Somewhere in the Sun" Studio- Summer Sale now in Paradise! have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Grande Bay Resort “Somewhere in the Sun" Studio- Summer Sale now in Paradise! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Grande Bay Resort “Somewhere in the Sun" Studio- Summer Sale now in Paradise!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Grande Bay Resort “Somewhere in the Sun" Studio- Summer Sale now in Paradise!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Grande Bay Resort “Somewhere in the Sun" Studio- Summer Sale now in Paradise! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this apartment building is within a 10-minute walk of Cruz Bay Beach and Virgin Islands National Park. St John Eco Hike & Snorkel Adventure and St. John Spice are also within 5 minutes.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 94 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Tammy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Grand bay favorite

We have stayed in grand bay villas before. We stayed in a studio this time. I think we def like the non studio rooms a little better as there is more room obviously but they def have a bigger bathroom!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Best Honeymoon

We had a great experience at Grand Bay Resort! Check in was a breeze and the front desk staff was very friendly. The property manager Rachelle was great and even accommodated a parking spot for our jeep rental for the week even though our condo didn’t come with a space. The studio room was located on the first floor and was plenty of space for us! Great balcony, washer & dryer, beach chairs, and beach towels to use during the trip. The room was clean and the bed was very comfortable! Great location- walking distance to all the restaurants and bars down town. Highly recommend & will definitely be back in the future!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kara H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

St John

Great place to stay in St John! Can walk from ferry, to all restaurants and open air taxi. Great pool, hot tub. Host was very responsive to questions.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lila D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cathy P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Stay

This is our 3rd time staying in the somewhere in the sun studio. Everything was perfect. Cant beat the location. Jack is a pleasure to book with and Rachelle was great communicating with us before arriving. Will stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Comfort in Cruz Bay

We had a wonderful stay. It was great to be so close to restaurants and shops, but far enough removed that you don’t feel you can escape. The pool offered a great place to unwind after a day at the beach. Lastly, sunsets were magnificent from the balcony each night! Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent stay!

My daughter and I greatly enjoyed our stay here. Everything was excellent, from the view and amenities to the staff service to the extremely easy and convenient location. Just a 5 minute walk to the ferry and "downtown" Cruz Bay and just a couple min walk to so many fun bars and restaurants (The Beach Bar, High Tide, The Terrace, Cafe Roma, Rum Hut, Longboard). Also just a 10 min walk to Mongoose Junction shopping plaza and the trailhead to Honeymoon and Salomon beaches. We loved it all!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

stacy m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Unit nice

No elevator 65 year old people had to climb 25 steps
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shawn K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Annual March St. John trip

Property was great,
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

JEFFREY M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Best Vacation Ever!

This property is exactly as advertised. It is super clean and very convenient. I would highly recommend it to those with a StJohn vaction to plan. The owner is very responsive and easy to communicate with. Hoping to book next year asap!.
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

MARGARET K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Place was great

View was even prettier than the pics. The room was so nice and quiet. It had every thing. I would recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

David P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Jan Stay

Room was well maintained. We had an issue with the dryer and it was resolved promptly. Its a great location well located.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

beautiful resort in great location

The rental was very clean (minus a few bags of laundry stuffed under the bed when we arrived) and the perfect amount of space. Washer and dryer is convenient, many things included. Full size kitchen, great bathroom space. Outdoor area is great for people watching. We would absolutely come back again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gina M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Mignone Family

We enjoyed the property, the cleanliness and the convenient location of the condo immensely. It was everything we were looking for. Would stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Catherine G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Place

Our favorite place that we have stayed on STJ!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jacque J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

As advertised

Excellent location and everything as stated was at the place. Would stay here again
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lauren A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

It was the Best!!

The place was easy and accessible to every where we wanted to go. Nice accommodations and a great location. Guest Happy hour was fun!!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

gayle m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Spot

We very much enjoyed our stay. Everything was just as described. Such an easy walk to Cruz Bay for dining or to catch a taxi. We arrived at 10am and were able to leave our luggage in the lobby, and head to the beach until our room was ready. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cindy L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fun in the sun

Was a wonderful stay great location
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jon M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Comfortable condo, nice location.

We found the condo to be quite comfortable and had all we wanted. Also, it is conveniently located in Cruz Bay -- one can walk to many restaurants, the ferry dock, and other sites.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay!

Great location, walking distance to everything you need!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cathy P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

This is the 2nd time we have stayed at here and it’s been perfect. Can’t beat the location and Jack is easy to work with and responds quickly.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Becky B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Simply Amazing

Was amazing and close to everything Cruz Bay has to offer. We definitely rent again!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

David R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent location Plenty of amenities

Great access to Cruz Bay and ample beach-going supplies provided!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Maggie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place!

We loved everything about this condo. The accessibility to downtown/taxis, the comfy bed, pool/hot tub and safeness of the area. Great vacation!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

About the host

Hosted by Jack Harrington

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Why they chose this property

May 1 - Jul 31: $300 nt One Bed)/($225 nt Studio)
August - October 31:($225 nt One Bed)/($175 nt Studio)
November 1 - Nov. 30 : $275 nt One Bed/ $200 nt Studio
Dec. 1 - Dec. 19: $300 per nt One Bed/ $225 per nt Studio
Dec. 20 - April 30: $425 per nt One Bed/ $325 per nt Studio

10% discount if you book both units as a 2 bedroom !

**** Virgin Islands Hotel Tax is 12 %

What makes this property unique

This unit is a flat 1 minute walk to town and its restaurants and shops and less then a 15-30 minute walk to some National Park Beaches!

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests