Blue Marlin Villa - Nice 1BR short walk to Cruz Bay - perfect for couples!
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If your dates are pre-approved - you must pay ASAP - otherwise another inquiry can reserve your requested dates! BLUE MARLIN is a cute 1 bedroom, 2 bath - lower level of duplex. This vacation rental is conveniently located in a quaint area within a 5 minute walk to Cruz Bay town, restaurants, shops and beach shuttles. This unit has a nicely furnished living room, fully equipped kitchen with Stovetop - no oven, complete with microwave, blender, coffee maker, dishware and utensils. The king sized bedroom and bath is air conditioned. The unit has a satellite TV, WiFi and telephone for your added comfort.
Property manager
Jackie Harrison
Premier Host
Languages
English
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washer
Air conditioning
Parking available
Barbecue grill
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50% deposit is required to make reservation and balance of rent and tax is due 60 days prior to arrival.
Important information
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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
St. John is home to this villa. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Virgin Islands National Park and Cruz Bay Beach.
St. John
What's nearby
Cruz Bay Beach - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
Great Cruz Bay - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
Honeymoon Beach - 9 min drive - 4.0 km
Caneel Bay Beach - 11 min drive - 4.0 km
Trunk Bay - 16 min drive - 7.0 km
Getting around
St. Thomas (SPB-St. Thomas Seaplane Base) - 55 min drive
Restaurants
High Tide Bar & Seafood Grill - 8 min walk
Cruz Bay Landing - 8 min walk
Beach Bar - 5 min walk
Lovango Rum Bar - 5 min walk
Greengo’s - 11 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Is Blue Marlin Villa - Nice 1BR short walk to Cruz Bay - perfect for couples! pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
What time is check-in at Blue Marlin Villa - Nice 1BR short walk to Cruz Bay - perfect for couples!?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Blue Marlin Villa - Nice 1BR short walk to Cruz Bay - perfect for couples!?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Blue Marlin Villa - Nice 1BR short walk to Cruz Bay - perfect for couples! located?
Situated in St. John, this villa is within a 15-minute walk of Cruz Bay Beach and Virgin Islands National Park. St John Eco Hike & Snorkel Adventure and St. John Spice are also within 10 minutes.
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Cute property!!The pictures don't do the place justice and needs to be updated. We had a lovely time. A quick walk down to Cruz Bay. Decent views. Had a lovely time and would definitely book again.
Great location easy access Jackie met me at the car dealership and guided me right to the location. There were no issues very nice accommodations. Great for up to 2 people.
Our stay at Blue Marlin in February 2025 was very good. The king size bed was very comfortable. It was great to have to have two bathrooms in this small unit. The laundry set up was very convenient (shared with one other unit). The kitchen and bbq were both very well equipped. The unit supplied beach chairs and beach coolers, and we used those on our beach trips.We had some issues on our first day (key sticking in the front door, TV remote not working and damaged front gate), but Jackie very promptly corrected them. We appreciated the very quick service. We spent lots of time just looking at the water from the kitchen windows and from the private front porch. Overall,if we visited St. John again, we would stay again.
Overall, it was fine. The front gate and a lamp never got fixed, and the furniture in the picture is not the furniture in the apartment. It is a good location and a short walk to town. It was adequate for what we wanted.
Great location! Jackie was awesome. Lost power twice for under 2 hours. Needs another ac unit to cool kitchen and living room. Nice new and comfy furniture in living room. Large smart television! Good place overall.
We ended up being upgraded to the Casa Blanca which is upstairs and has a private pool. It was wonderful. Only issue was the neighbor was adding a room or building on and they worked until 9:00 some nights. Probably because of the 86 degree weather.
Blue Marlin provided what we were looking for: a clean home base from which to explore the island, kitchen facilities to prepare meals, proximity to the town and transportation. The property management team were quite organized and helpful, and communication was prompt and clear. They met us at the ferry, gave us a brief orientation to the town and delivered us to the unit.
Livingroom furniture is much more comfortable than the bamboo set shown. It's a 2 bath unit (not 1 as shown). The newer bath (shown) is lovely; the master bath (not shown) was clean but needs updating. We also felt the steps from the bedroom area (not seen in the pictures) were hazardous in the dark of night; a plug-in night might help.
Over all, we enjoyed our stay at Blue Marlin.
The property is just up the hill from Cruz Bay, far enough away that you do not hear the bar crowds at night, but not so far as to need/want a car/taxi even after having a large meal with several drinks.
The property is small but has two full bathrooms, A/C, towels for the beach and bathrooms, pots, pans, 25oz. drip coffee maker, microwave, toaster oven, ice cube trays, cooking range, but no oven. King-size bed, a couch, two reclining chairs around the television, a four-person kitchen table, satellite TV, and reliable, wireless internet.
The property manager was friendly, and prompt with replies and warned us the evening before a several-hour-long pending, island-wide power outage.
10/10, would recommend.
Perfect location 5 min walk to town with a slight uphill walk back to the villa. The place was clean, and everything we needed with a surprise of brand new couches and love seats when we got there. Jackie a awesome and communicates everything.we don’t spent much time in the villa other than sleep so this place worked out great!
Lovely home perfectly located walking distance to the best Beach side Tiki Bar EVER! THE BEST BUFFALO CHICKEN THIGHS I’VE EVER EATEN! CAFE’ ROMA ITALIAN Restaurant has the most personable staff and meatballs to die for. I came right home to work on my meatball skills.
First time to St. John’s. We wanted a location close to everything and this fit the bill! We didn’t need a vehicle but could walk everywhere or take a taxi to the beaches. We also took the city bus ($1!) to the other side of the island to go to Salt pond beach. Accommodations were clean and comfortable. A little outdated but that isn’t important to us. Enjoyed watching a peacock in our driveway! Only barrier with not having a vehicle was getting to a grocery store. If you have trouble walking uphill you would need a vehicle. Jackie (the manager) was wonderful! Super helpful, responsive and very nice! Hope to be back!
We had a brilliant stay at the Blue Marlin. A cozy retreat close to Cruz Bay, clean, comfy, perfect spot for a couple. We look forward to our next stay here.
The Blue Marlin is easy walking distance to all the Cruz bay restaurants and bars, and the parking spot two bathrooms were a bonus. Very clean and a great spot for two!
Nice place for 2 in a great neighborhood. Easy 5 min walk to downtown Cruz Bay, taxis, ferry, etc.
Jackie not only met us at the ferry and took us to the property, but also did a quick drive around town and made a pit stop at the grocery store so we could get some food and our bearings. Best, and most friendly, service we've ever had!!
We enjoyed the property’s closeness to downtown. Having two full bathrooms was a perk. The property was exactly as described from the ad. When we needed things from Jackie she was prompt and communicative. Overall a great experience and plan to come back to Saint John.
A great location, but the hills did make walking to town bit of a challenge, however its just a few minutes by car so not a big deal.
There should be some warming regarding the very low ceilings. My 6' husband hit his head several times.
My husband and I stayed here for a week. This was our 4th trip to St John and this part of the island is the best to stay. Short walk to town for dinner each night (only a couple hills from this spot!). Condo was exactly as described and pictured. Clean and supplied everything we needed. Jackie from property management made it super easy to check in and help with any questions we had along the way! Highly recommend
Enjoyed our 2nd stay in the past year. Have family living on island & this is VERY convenient to where they reside, as well as to everything in Cruz Bay.
The villa is comfortable and very clean. Refrigerator is nice & cold, love the gas cooktop, ceiling fan makes the kitchen very comfortable, even made mini-cupcakes in the toaster over (brought my own silicone muffin pans). Would love it if the owner included a couple larger than cereal bowls (to mix salad in). The large window in the kitchen provides a nice view of the water - you can watch the car barges come and go. The wall-mounted ductless a/c unit is in the bedroom and makes sleeping comfortable. Open the curtains that separate the bedroom & living room to let the a/c flow thru, turn on the ceiling &/or floor fans and you will be cooled off in no time! One note about the bedroom - it has a low ceiling (about 6'3"). We had no issues with that though (husband is 5'10"). There is a 2nd, smaller bathroom a step away from the bedroom with 2 small windows (one glass block) so there's natural light. The shower in this smaller bathroom also has decent water pressure. A couple other nice amenities are a medium, soft-sided, insulated cooler, beach chairs, and pool noodles that you can take with you to the beach.
There's a driveway for you to park your rental vehicle, but we rarely rent one. We get our exercise from walking (bring a small umbrella to shield you from the sun!). From Blue Marlin villa, it’s a 5-min walk to The Beach Bar and to Lovango Rum Bar (best pizza on island; crust is yummy, doesn’t taste like cardboard! Charcuterie boards, salads, paninis, & desserts are delicious, too!)…an 8-min walk to Cruz Bay ferry dock and Cruz Bay Landing…a 9-min walk to Quiet Mon Pub and Extra Virgin Bistro…a 10-min walk to Dolphin Market…an 11-min walk to The Roti King…a 15-min walk to Mongoose Junction…an 18-min walk to The Marketplace/Starfish Market. If you’re feeling adventurous, a 30-50 minute, slightly hilly hike along the Lind Point Trail ends at the beautiful Honeymoon Beach. Remember to bring water & snacks, and wear your sneakers/walking/hiking shoes and bathing suit! No restrooms. You can also take a Safari and pay a fee (about $10 round trip per person) to take the beach shuttle from Caneel Bay to Honeymoon Beach.
Conservation, respect, and kindness are key to St. John, USVI remaining one of your favorite places to kick back and relax!