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Great Ocean views and breezes. Special price for November!

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Property grounds

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8250 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
    Washer
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast available
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Cruz Bay, St John, US Virgin Islands
  • Chocolate Hole Beach
    18 min walk
  • Chocolate Hole
    18 min walk
  • Great Cruz Bay
    19 min walk
  • West End (TOV-West End Seaplane Base)
    1 min walk

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

1 Double Futon

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Great Ocean views and breezes. Special price for November!

Nestled in an exclusive neighborhood, this beautiful 4 bedrooms home offers comfort and privacy. Located in the hills above Chocolate Hole Bay, on the west side of the island of St John, Villa Catalina provides amazing views that includes St Croix, Rendezvous Bay, Hart Bay and Chocolate Hole. The town of Cruz Bay, center of the activities, is only 7 or 10 minutes away on all paved roads. In the same way, the most beautiful beaches are not further than a 10 minutes ride. This unique island home was built only for vacation rentals purposes and it has a child friendly design. The pool is located in the top floor, right next to the kitchen. One exterior stairway leads to the bedroom and bathroom on the lower level and one deck on the top level and one on the lower surrounds the house. There is also a room with a futon on the lower level. The extremely peaceful setting gives this house sufficient privacy for clothing optional sun bathing. Just minutes from the shops and restaurants of Cruz Bay, Villa Catalina is the ideal retreat.


Villa Catalina design: This unique island home was built only for vacation rentals purposes and it has a child friendly design.
The pool is located in the top floor, right next to the kitchen. One exterior stairway leads to the bedroom and bathroom on the lower level and one deck on the top level and one on the lower surrounds the house.
The extremely peaceful setting gives this house sufficient privacy for clothing optional sun bathing.
Just minutes from the shops and restaurants of Cruz Bay, Villa Catalina is the ideal retreat completed with every amenity for your pleasure. Its design and lay out make this villa appealing to families, lovers and honeymooners.



Amenities/We take credit card payments: A dramatic roadside leads you to Villa Catalina's courtyard. A large arched door takes you into the dining and living room, where vaulted ceilings, wicker and mahogany furniture, sliding glass doors and lots of tropical accessories gives this area a relaxing Caribbean feeling. Color cable TV is provided in this room. The antique interior dining room table seats six. The modern kitchen is very well equipped for you to enjoy from a small snack to a large gourmet dinner. An outside dining table that seats six and an impressive gas grill are part of the amenities that you will find on the pool deck, together with beach chairs and coolers. Here you can have your morning coffee while you watch the pleasure boats and cruise ships passing by.




The bedrooms: Bedrooms - The two exquisite master bedrooms, both with antiques mahogany king size beds, air conditioned and refined décor are located in opposite ends of the villa to gives you more privacy. All bedrooms have sliding glass doors that open to a large deck that surrounds the pool and gives you fantastic views. The elegant tiled bath suits, with delicate accents, create a romantic atmosphere. Lower Level - The lower level of the house features a large bedroom and bathroom, which open into the deck complemented with outside wicker furniture. The bedroom has 2 twin beds that can be easily converted into a king size bed. This bedroom also provides air conditioned comfort. There is also a room with a futon on the lower level. The washer and dryer are located on this level of the house, right next to this area.
Key words villa, rental villa, vacation rental, holiday rental, beach rental

Property manager

Claudia Cividini
Premier Host

Languages

English, Italian, Spanish

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 23
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 9 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
Need to know in advance, pet fee.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
There is higher security deposit for long term rentals. Some extra charges for long term rentals.

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
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

St. John

Located in St. John, this villa is in the mountains and near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Virgin Islands National Park and Trunk Bay. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Cruz Bay, St John, US Virgin Islands

What's nearby

  • Virgin Islands National Park - 7 min drive
  • Cruz Bay Beach - 11 min drive
  • Honeymoon Beach - 11 min drive
  • Trunk Bay - 19 min drive
  • Cinnamon Bay Beach - 20 min drive

Getting around

  • St. Thomas (SPB-St. Thomas Seaplane Base) - 58 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
  • ‪Greengo’s - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Great Ocean views and breezes. Special price for November! have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Great Ocean views and breezes. Special price for November! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Great Ocean views and breezes. Special price for November!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Great Ocean views and breezes. Special price for November!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Great Ocean views and breezes. Special price for November! located?

Situated by the ocean, this villa is 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Chocolate Hole Beach and 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Virgin Islands National Park. Chocolate Hole and Great Cruz Bay are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Levi F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
St. John Vacation Feb 2024
Good house, great pool set up, great location, close to town. Cons would be it def needs some updating and TLC. 2 Twin bedroom and futon room are completely separate from each other and the only access to both is an outside stairway. It's not ideal for small children. Overall I would stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Stephanie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
St. John Getaway
This was our first time on St. John which is a beautiful island with lots of hills. We always felt very safe. Gorgeous views of Chocolate Hole, a steep one mile hike downhill (not always with sidewalks). This is a great house for two couples. The other two bedrooms are outside and around the house down a set of stairs. One room downstairs was missing a screen door and thus you have to use the AC for air flow. You must rent a car, both for safety and access of the island but also to take the trash and recycling away every day.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vince D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Virgins experience!
Villa was comfortable for 7, very convenient to Cruz and the beaches, and very nice views from the capacious covered porch. Host was great. Lack of AC in living room / kitchen wasn't a problem for us in January, but might be in hotter weather. Overall a great experience, would rent again!
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Michelle R., Bangor, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location!
The home is located in the Chocolate Hole area, super easy to get to, amazing view and very quiet. The overall experience was wonderful! We were supplied with coolers and chairs which made our trip easy. The pool is just the perfect size. Very convenient to get to downtown Cruz Bay and groceries. We would stay there again. Cons: The home could use some furniture updating, definitely bring your own paper towels and tall kitchen garbage bags and the downstairs bedroom sliding doors did not lock.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

victoria b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
All about the view
The house views were really beautiful. High enough to enjoy the quiet, close enough to get where you want.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amanda C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, spacious bedrooms and pool
Great stay, would definitely return. Private location. Tons of lush landscaping and flowers. The two bedrooms on the main floor were very spacious. Great open main living space. Third bedroom with bath downstairs needed to use stairs along side of house to get to it but outside was well lit so that was no problem. Property managers Murel and Kiarah were very nice and helpful.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joseph S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay at Villa Catalina
Our family had a wonderful time at Villa Catalina. It was the perfect spot to relax and so close to the food markets and Cruz Bay as well as to the road to the beaches. The cool breeze was always blowing and only one night we had to put the air conditioning on. The only disappointment we found was in the kitchen. All of the 4 stove top gas jets could not be regulated, all you got was a flame at full blast. And yet we found it took forever to boil a pot of water? The oven worked ok, but think it’s time to replace the stove. There was a shortage of flatware, which we had to have the manager get additional for us. The pots and especially the pans could use an upgrade, perhaps going with teflon to make it easier for guests to clean up. We did discover a delightful beach to swim and snorkel 5 minutes from the villa off East Chocolate Hole Road for those days when you didn’t want to drive up the beach road.
Stayed 21 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

erin y., Media/Philadelphia PA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing Stay
Loved this house- the views, the vibe. Rented a car but walked to town every morning. Great experience.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Edward G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful St. John
We enjoyed our stay. We had a problem with the water but it was fixed immediately
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shari S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful st johns
We really enjoyed our stay at this property. The concierge was very responsive and helpful. Pool quite a bit smaller than pictures but overall great location and quite adequate for our needs.
Stayed 13 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

shanon l.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
great spot
nice house for kids!, pool & basic sand toys, beach towels, coolers all provided. nice smooth meet up & taxi followed property manager to house thank you, Myrtle!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gary S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful views
Myrtle and Curtis were great managers. We needed a few minor things and they were there immediately with a quick resolution. We love the view and having our pup with us. Thank you for a great 2 weeks!
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Veronica R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great home
Beautiful home, exactly as listed!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Paul G., Sioux Falls, SD USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
St John Fun
The house worked out well for us. Upstairs and Main bottom level bedrooms were big. The pool was nice to have especially with the 5 year old. We could use it to keep her busy as well as cool off in the afternoon. Nice view and it was fun watching the iguanas in the trees
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chelsea J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic Place!
We had a great time visiting villa Catalina. Our property hosts were responsive and helpful. The kitchen was well equipped and the views were breathtaking!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Patrick G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family trip to St. John
We loved our stay at Claudia's villa. The views are as advertised and are outstanding. It's a close drive to the busy and fun Cruz Bay area, and the bedrooms are spacious and beautiful. It's a challenging driveway to navigate but we got used to that and realize now that's just part of staying on the island. The downstairs bedrooms are only accessed via an exterior stair so they felt somewhat disconnected and the kitchen is just a bit dated but overall we loved our stay and would definitely return in the future. Claudia and her support staff are very responsive and courteous and were wonderful hosts. Highly recommended!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Melissa D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Vacation
The house was perfect for our family of 6. The location was great, easy to get to, and the wrap around porch was just beautiful.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Felt like home away from home!
This is a very comfortable and clean property, we absolutely loved our stay here and will book again when we return to the island! The covered balcony offers a great spot to enjoy the view while eating and escaping the sun, and the deck and pool area are the perfect place to relax after a morning at the beach. It's less than a 5 minute drive to the grocery store, and town isn't much further - perfect location.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Rebecca B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Management staff was very helpful
Due to some airline issues, we arrived later than our young adult children that were traveling from a different city. Myrtle went above and beyond making sure they got off the ferry and arranged a cab to take them to the grocery store and then up to the house. It was much appreciated to decrease my stress level! The house worked out well for us, having older children, although I was a little worried my 12 year old son wouldn’t want to be so far away in the downstairs bedroom (with no interior entrance to the main house). He was fine though and enjoyed his private room 😊. We had an issue with water and they responded right away. It’s good to know ahead that they advise not to drink the water. My guess is that is the same in most of the rental homes. The view was amazing. It was close to town but far enough away that we felt very private. As for most rentals we saw, be prepared for a very steep driveway!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alison J., Minneapolis, MN

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely getaway
Our family of 5 adults so enjoyed this quiet house with the spectacular view, refreshing swimming pool, well appointed kitchen and 4 bedrooms. The water pressure in the showers is low, but this is typical. It was difficult for cabs to get up to us, but we had a rental car, so no problem. We did have a problem with one of the showers, the maintenance person was there and fixed things within an hour. It was so nice to have the grill and tables and chairs on the deck. We had a lovely relaxing time.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

jonathan l.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful stay, first rate house
We stayed for 10 days. Communication with pickup was perfect. House is beautifully maintained with amazing views. Beds are very comfortable and the house is not too big for 3 people but can easily accommodate far more. Easy proximity to Cruz bay. Would rent again without hesitation
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A great place for exploring St John
The property has gorgeous views and the surrounding decks & pool area offer great outdoor spaces. It is located just a short drive to Cruz Bay with its ferries, restaurants & shopping. It also is only short drives to the many beautiful areas for snorkeling, hiking, nature observation & swimming that St John is known for. This property served as a great headquarters for our family’s active vacation exploring St John.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Julie H., Waco

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Pretty Location!
We had a fun time on the island and the house was great!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2021

8/10 Good

Richard K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Views and Great Neighborhood
Our stay was pleasant and everything was just as advertised. The washer and dryer was a very nice convenience and we wound up using it once mid-week. Although the bedrooms are air-conditioned which we used at night, the rest of the house was cooled naturally by the breezes and quite comfortable. The only glitch was the safe wouldn't open one day due to a dead battery, but the maintenance guy was there within minutes and fixed it promptly. Overall we enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Geoffrey H., St. Augustine, FL

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wish we could have stayed longer!
The experience started with great communication, this assured us we reserved the right place. All our questions were answered and Myrtle met us at the ferry dock to make sure our vacation started off as smooth as possible. The home was amazing, even better than the pictures! We couldn't have asked for a better location, the views were spectacular. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2021

About the host

Hosted by Claudia Cividini

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My husband and I built this house for short term rental. We lived on St John for 12 years, and have ample knowledge of the island.

Why they chose this property

Breezy, bright and amazing ocean views. Very private and comfortable. Only 7 minutes to Town Cruz Bay and 10 min to the beaches. St John is one of the most magic places in the world. The weather, the water, the people...just unforgettable and beautiful.

What makes this property unique

Breezy, comfortable, close to town, great views, affordable, clean, bright, very private, amazing ocean views. Great wifi.

Languages:

English, Italian, Spanish

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