Stardust--A Caribbean Style 2 Bd/2 Bath Cottage with Amazing Views and Hot Tub!

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2 bedroomsSleeps 481.8 sq m

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Parking available
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Cruz Bay, St John

Great Cruz Bay
‪18 min walk‬
Cruz Bay Beach
‪8 min drive‬
Trunk Bay
‪19 min drive‬
West End (TOV-West End Seaplane Base)

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Dining area

About this property

Stardust is a well-priced two bedroom / two bath Caribbean-style cottage set on a hillside above Chocolate Hole with panoramic views of the Caribbean Sea, the Atlantic Ocean and dramatic sunset views of St. Thomas.

Set on two levels with access to the lower level by an exterior staircase for additional privacy Stardust offers a spacious fully equipped kitchen with breakfast bar, living room with flat screen TV, and king bedroom with attached bath -- all with access to the deck, hot tub, and amazing water views and sunsets over St. Thomas on the upper level. The lower level has a separate bedroom with two twin beds that can be made into a king bed, if desired, a separate bath, a mini-refrigerator, microwave and deck with a small dining table. In addition to ceiling fans, the cottage has air conditioning on both floors.

Other amenities include:

* Three stage filtration system with UV Light
* Gas BBQ
* WIFI/Cable/Roku
* Telephone for local and US-based calls
* Beach chairs, beach towels and cooler

Located near the Westin, the main area of Cruz Bay is approximately 1-1/2 miles away with the ferries, nearby convenience stores and restaurants. The Chocolate Hole area offers two private beaches (one of which -- Hart's Bay Beach is a five to eight minute walk from the cottage and is a good snorkeling beach.) However, you will want to take advantage of those beautiful north shore beaches that begin only 10 minutes away.

After a hard day at the beach, snorkeling with the angel fish, touring the Annaberg ruins or hiking the trails in the Virgin Islands National Park, come back to Stardust Cottage and sit back and relax with a glass of wine. It is magical watching the sunsets and the moon rise and set from the deck. Or view the planets constellations from the hot tub while enjoying a glass of wine. Fall asleep to the gentle sound of the waves -- ready to start a new day tomorrow.

Property manager

Lynn Ronchetto

Languages

English

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 fire extinguisher and a deadlock

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A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

St. John

Located in St. John, this cottage is in the mountains and near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Virgin Islands National Park and Cruz Bay Beach. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours and hiking nearby.

Cruz Bay, St John

What's nearby

Chocolate Hole - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
Great Cruz Bay - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
Cruz Bay Beach - 8 min drive - 3.3 km
Virgin Islands National Park - 8 min drive - 3.4 km
Trunk Bay - 19 min drive - 7.8 km

Getting around

St. Thomas (SPB-St. Thomas Seaplane Base) - 61 min drive

Restaurants

‪High Tide Bar & Seafood Grill - ‬7 min drive
‪Cruz Bay Landing - ‬7 min drive
‪Beach Bar - ‬7 min drive
‪Lovango Rum Bar - ‬7 min drive
‪The Windmill Bar - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Stardust--A Caribbean Style 2 Bd/2 Bath Cottage with Amazing Views and Hot Tub! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Stardust--A Caribbean Style 2 Bd/2 Bath Cottage with Amazing Views and Hot Tub!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Stardust--A Caribbean Style 2 Bd/2 Bath Cottage with Amazing Views and Hot Tub!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Stardust--A Caribbean Style 2 Bd/2 Bath Cottage with Amazing Views and Hot Tub! located?

Situated by the sea, this cottage is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Hart Bay and 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Virgin Islands National Park. Chocolate Hole Beach and Chocolate Hole are also within 15 minutes.

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8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

8/10 Good

Paige L.

25 Mar 2025

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

Our St. John Vacation

Stardust Cottage worked really well for our family of four. We were a bit apprehensive about the separate room down below for our kids, but it worked out really well. It may not be as good for families with younger children. The location was great - an easy drive into Cruz Bay. The views from the deck were amazing. Though it's not overly big or fancy, it made a perfect homebase for our family during our wonderful vacation to St. John!

Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Troy A.

21 Jan 2025

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

Nice Place

Nice location up high, family liked the hot tub and kids liked having their own apt downstairs. Had beach chairs could use on the beach. Abby was easy to contact and waiting for us at the house to show us around. She even had a cab waiting for us at the ferry since our flight was delayed and we missed the car ferry. Adding a pin or business to Google Maps would help in directions rather than paper map but not hard to find either way. If you love beach life, you will love St John

Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

John P.

2 Jan 2024

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

Christmas stay

Property was perfect for a family of 4. Well stocked with cooking basics. Easy access to Cruz bay stores and restaurants.

Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Pam L.

5 Feb 2023

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

Beautiful location

Spent a week at the Stardust cottage with our 2 adult daughters. The view and location are terrific and we enjoyed all the wonderful things the island has to offer! The cottage is well equipped with everything we needed for a nice stay.

Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Troy W.

22 June 2024

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

Turtle

Great view, big bathroom, kitchen had everything you need. Like how there is separate room downstairs

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeannette M.

28 Jan 2024

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

Wow! Perfect Location on St. John USVI

Stardust Cottage was perfect for my husband and me and two adult children. After our daily beach and snorkeling adventures (both North Shore and East End) we came back to the cottage for the jacuzzi and the sunset and relaxation and star gazing. We found two jungle paths to Hart Bay and had a great snorkeling adventure at Chocolate Hole Bay. The kitchen was well equipped, the beds very comfortable, the views could not be beat. Lynn was very responsive. Stardust Cottage is great!

Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathy W.

25 Feb 2023

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

Great beach house

Very cute beach cottage close to Cruz bay. Worked well for our family of 4 adults. Tori was very responsive to us. Only issue was not being able to get the hot tub to heat up but Tori immediately tried to get it fixed so hopefully the next guests will have one. Not a big deal for us since St John beaches are so stunning!

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shawn W.

16 July 2021

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

Amazing view

The cottage is just as pictured. The mosquitoes were bad in the evening but we came prepared. We had a couple issues with power going off but management company walked us through how to fix it. The views are amazing morning noon and night.Part of the road is steep getting to it but it was worth the drive up. We would definitely stay here again

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ivette P., NC

19 July 2023

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

Our favorite place to stay in STJUSVI

This cottage is perfect for us and also when we bring our kids. Close to Cruz Bay for eating and Fish Bay to hike Fish Guts and hike Great Seiben Trail too. The view from the porch is of Hart Bay and there is a tail to get to the beach. The garden is beautiful with snake plants and flowering trees. There is a gas grill, a hose to wash off the sand and beach gear too. Very quiet area and a comfortable cottage to chill in. There is a hot tub, a washer and drier and the kitchen is stocked with what you will need. The rental company replied back within a few min.

Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Kristin G.

1 Mar 2023

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

Great 5 night stay at Stardust cottage

Just returned from a 5-night stay at Stardust cottage and had a very pleasant experience. Both the owner and property manager were very responsive to all questions and requests. The upstairs unit was very comfortable, and the AC was great! The kitchen was well stocked, and we cooked a couple nights in the unit. One of the chair legs was broken and a new chair could not be replaced so we did have to use a barstool in lieu of since there were 4 of us. The downstairs unit I would recommend only for children/teenagers. The ceiling fan wasn't working and the combo of the window AC unit and standing fan was a bit noisy. There is very large walk-in shower in the downstairs unit. The location is great with the market only minutes away and just few more to get into Cruz Bay. We didn't experience any issues with mosquitoes/bugs so were able to sit outside on the deck often. Having use of beach chairs and coolers was very handy, since when we stay at the Westin, we have to rent those items. The washer and dryer came in very handy as we were doing another week's sail trip after this stay.

Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023

4/10 Poor

Kelly R.

2 Nov 2022

Liked: Communication

Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Location nice BUT could use a lot of TLC

The main reason we rented this cottage is because it came with a Jeep. A week or so before we were informed it was totaled. While we understand it was an accident everywhere I was recommended to had no Jeeps/SUV's left as well as double the cost. I asked for some further assistance, no reply. The view was amazing, unfortunately due to the bugs it was hard to enjoy. The cottage was NOT clean. Black hair all over the floors, stains on the furniture and the kitchen was gross. No water pressure, we used CLR to try and take showers. Almost to the point we were going to look elsewhere. But, after a long day of travel we got some rest and decided to clean the house ourselves. (It would be nice to get our cleaning fee back we also left it cleaner then when we arrived as well as some restitution for the Jeep we had to pay double for!) Lastly, the bedroom, it was stifling to say the least. Out of 7 nights we were only able to stay in the bedroom 2 nights. The AC barely worked and was extremely moldy. It did not reach the bedroom at all. We had to stay on the pullout couch. The downstairs area beds were very hard. We would have loved our other guests to come stay upstairs but it was to hot. (Yes, we understand Island Life). I will say the Property Manager Tori was great. We had no downstairs key and the doorknob was falling off, she come by when we were out and fixed it up for us. All in all the pictures are not super accurate. We have stayed in St John a few times and would not stay here again.

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

ROBERT D B.

8 Feb 2022

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

Beautiful location

This property was perfect for us and our son and daughter-in-law. Having the jeep made it perfect and fun to get around the island. Thanks

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kelly D.

16 Jan 2022

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

Great property

We stayed in Chocolate Hole for Christmas, and it was amazing! The house is very nice and well maintained. The view from the deck is breathtaking - having the hot tub to sit in and just look out was great. The house had several really great amenities like the washer/dryer, beach towels/chairs, and the ability to rent a jeep. The location is great for getting to restaurants, beaches, and grocery stores. Make sure to pack or buy some bug spray - completely out of the control of the homeowner, but you are going to want it if you are sitting on the deck at dawn or dusk. We have already recommended this place to several friends.

Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

6 Jan 2022

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

Views

The views from Stardust are breathtaking

Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rahul C.

26 Nov 2021

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

Nice, cozy and convenient

This is a great place for a small family. The location is so convenient to get in and out. Great views and well equipped.

Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Alyssa L., Hingham, USA

11 Nov 2021

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

easy access to everything, beautiful view (although i think they put up the new electric poles since the listing photos). the deck is incredible to hang out on, and town is a quick drive. so great to have the jeep, too. we loved our time on st. john!

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sherryle G.

1 June 2021

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

Beautiful convenient location

Ocean Views (of Hart bay) and breezes were exactly what we’d hoped to find. The front deck was where we “lived” when not at one of STJ’s beautiful beaches and snorkel spots. Hiked to beach once ( a 20 minute hike, not the 5 min as advertised) which was fun, and house location on this island was very convenient to everything. Pictures fairly accurate, though furniture in the living room not as pictured and somewhat inadequate for the 4 of us to be inside. But very clean, bright, and pleasant decor. Kitchen had everything we needed for cooking. Upper floor bed was very comfy, downstairs not so much to the point we didn’t sleep well there. Manager tried her best to help with that, but it really needs new mattresses of some better quality or some egg crates to pad the hardness of what’s there. Overall, though, we’d happily stay there again if mattress issue is resolved. Unique upstairs and downstairs split of bedrooms allows for privacy, but doubt it would work well for younger children families. Very pleasant home-away-from-home for the week!

Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

8/10 Good

Mollie B.

1 May 2021

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

Great location and views!

Convenient place with great views..

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Marie S.

10 Apr 2021

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

Great Place!

We’re longtime visitors to STJ & loved this property. Easy access, great contact with owner & management company. Beautiful views & perfect place to unwind! We look forward to our return & if dates work out would definitely stay here again! ☀️

Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2021

8/10 Good

Guy M.

15 Jan 2021

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

Outstanding!

After the struggles of 2020, this was exactly the prefect mix of relaxation & fun we needed.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

7 Dec 2020

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

Great location

This was our 4th trip to St John and our 4th rental. Stardust is in a great location and Lynn the owner was super to work with. When we travel, we use the house to sleep and morning coffee. It satisfied those needs perfectly for us.

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kendra S.

3 Nov 2020

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

Paradise

This property is a great location, short to town and is beautiful in the mornings! The hot tub was a great addition to relax after long days at the beach! Property has a full kitchen and washer and dryer which is plus! Management company was great to work with and the owner Lynn was amazing to work with in this crazy mess of Covid! I will look forward to booking stardust in the future! We can’t get enough of this island and can’t wait to return!

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Karen C.

9 Aug 2020

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

Perfect Rental!

We stayed at Stardust in June, and it was everything we needed and more! Perfect location (with beautiful views), so much space, and so comfortable! The kitchen was so well stocked, and it was great to be able to cook a few meals there. It is decorated very nicely, and I absolutely loved being there! Will plan to return for sure!!

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Ive P., IL

2 Aug 2020

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

Charming and relaxing cottage near Cruz Bay with a beautiful view

The cottage is a great find. Beautifully decorated decorated in calming colors and it has an amazing view of Hart Bay. The kitchen is fully stocked with all the pans and thing you may need. The home is cozy and just 8 min form Mongoose Junction, Fish Guts, Parrot Bay/Reef Bay and Seiben Trails.

Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2020

6/10 Okay

Julie G.

13 July 2020

Liked: Check-in, communication

Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

A small simple villa

The villa was ok. Nothing fancy. Lots of bugs. I realize we are on an island but I feel that the bugs could be a bit better controlled. Pictures did not indicate the large metal pole obstructing the view. Also the property description indicated a cooler. The cooler was well worn so much it was unable to be used. We would have brought our own had we known. The property management brought over a soft sided cooler for us when I texted her the problem. She also said she’d get someone to open the master bedroom door as we were trying to get more ventilation in the bedroom. The door key was never found. She never got someone to resolve it like promised. The bedroom doesn’t have a/c and the fan doesn’t blow the a/c into bedroom. The windows are nice however there are no curtains that can be pulled at night so when you lie in bed anyone can see in but yet closing the bedroom doors means zero ventilation so it’s a tricky conundrum. Stains on curtains and furniture. I bleached kitchen sink myself as it wasn’t clean. If you don’t mind a little dirt bugs etc you’ll be ok with this place.

Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2020

About the host

Hosted by Lynn Ronchetto

Originally from Chicago, I am currently living in New York but plan to move to St. John soon to enjoy the beautiful island. I fell in love with the St. John after having visited on my honeymoon many years ago and knew one day that I would like to make this home.

Why they chose this property

The views and proximity to town.

Languages:

English

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