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9.8

Exceptional

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

Washer

Barbecue grill

Pool

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Dryer

Check-in time

4:00 PM

Check-out time

11:00 AM

Explore the area

Cruz Bay, St John

Cruz Bay Beach8 min walk
Honeymoon Beach6 min drive
Trunk Bay16 min drive
St. Thomas (STT-Cyril E. King)63 min drive

Most relevant reviews

10/10 Excellent

Seven of us stayed at the property for a 40th birthday trip. The unit was gorgeous and a great size. The location was cl...

Patrick S.

Mar 25, 2024

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Queen Beds

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Dining Area

About this property

Luxury 4 bed / 3 bath - Be As You Are Villa - Cruz Bay, Poolside, Ocean Views!

Welcome to your new favorite villa on St John! Be As You Are is a beautifully appointed 4 bedroom 3 bathroom home situated in the heart of Cruz Bay. Previously known as Three Mangos, Be As You Are Villa has been a favorite vacation home for many St John lovers. A spacious well designed floor plan with an open concept perfect for entertaining or relaxing with your family after a long day at Trunk Bay. Air conditioning throughout the entire home with individual controls of the temperature in each bedroom keeps you comfortable and cool. You truly get the best of both worlds at Be As You Are: while offering our guests some of the best views of the island’s sunsets, green hillsides and turquoise waters, you are still only a short walk to town where there are incredible restaurants, shopping and nightlife! The wrap around balcony is the perfect space to feel the ocean breeze while enjoying the incredible views of the Caribbean Sea. The pool deck is just steps away from your front door making it a unique poolside property. You are high enough for amazing views and just low enough to hear the waves crashing below. Your island paradise awaits!

*Be As You Are was featured on Season 20, Episode 4 of HGTV’s Caribbean Life!

CONDO INCLUDING OUTDOOR AREAS ARE NON-SMOKING. $1000 FINE FOR SMOKING.

Please familiarize yourself with the USVI COVID-19 travel testing requirements before booking. These can be found at www.usviupdate.com

*If the governor closes the island to visitors due to Covid-19, a full refund will be given.

Property manager

Desiree Diachok

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Pool

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Pool

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

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

$1000 charge if smoke is detected upon checkout

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 fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

St. John

Located in St. John, this condo is near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Virgin Islands National Park and Honeymoon Beach.

Cruz Bay, St John

What's nearby

Battery - 7 min walk
Cruz Bay Beach - 8 min walk
Virgin Islands National Park - 10 min walk
Honeymoon Beach - 6 min drive
Trunk Bay - 16 min drive

Getting around

St. Thomas (SPB-St. Thomas Seaplane Base) - 55 min drive

Restaurants

‪High Tide Bar & Seafood Grill - ‬7 min walk
‪Cruz Bay Landing - ‬6 min walk
‪Beach Bar - ‬8 min walk
‪Lovango Rum Bar - ‬9 min walk
‪Tap & Still - ‬5 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Luxury 4 bed / 3 bath - Be As You Are Villa - Cruz Bay, Poolside, Ocean Views! have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Luxury 4 bed / 3 bath - Be As You Are Villa - Cruz Bay, Poolside, Ocean Views! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Luxury 4 bed / 3 bath - Be As You Are Villa - Cruz Bay, Poolside, Ocean Views! ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Luxury 4 bed / 3 bath - Be As You Are Villa - Cruz Bay, Poolside, Ocean Views! ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Luxury 4 bed / 3 bath - Be As You Are Villa - Cruz Bay, Poolside, Ocean Views! located?

Situated by the sea, this condo is within a 10-minute walk of St. John Spice and Virgin Islands National Park. Battery and Cruz Bay Beach are also within 10 minutes.

9.8

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Patrick S.

25 Mar 2024

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

Beautiful Property with Top Notch Care

Seven of us stayed at the property for a 40th birthday trip. The unit was gorgeous and a great size. The location was close to downtown Cruz Bay and had a beautiful pool perfect for watching sunsets. The hosts also went above and beyond to make it a perfect stay!

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharman C. P.

26 Feb 2024

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

Loved it!

This is our second year staying at this villa and it truly has everything you need! The only downfall if you're not in shape the hill is a bit exhausting but we're ok with it. Other than that, the villa is perfect!

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen F.

10 Feb 2024

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

Late Jan ‘24 vacay

Our family and guests really enjoyed the villa and its location in Cruz Bay. Close to restaurants and shops and fun to navigate the hills. Check-in was efficient and all in our party loved the unit. Each had rooms and plenty of space to feel comfortable. Great ocean and sunset views. We would love to come back! Thank you to the owners and property managers.

Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chad R.

30 May 2023

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

Relaxing

Perfect for a family with kids.

Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

shelbey p.

25 May 2023

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

Great place to stay!

We had 9 people on vacation in this rental, my mom got married in st john. This house was the best, had everything you could need and then some! The lady who checked us in was very helpful and friendly if i ever come back id stay here again!

Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrea F.

16 Apr 2023

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

Excellent villa

This villa has EVERYTHING you need! From beach chairs, coolers, beach towels, toys, umbrella. We didn’t need a thing. We actually brought entirely too much because we’ve never stayed in a VRBO that had all the amenities as home. Property was very clean, with comfy beds, 2 washers and dryers (reason we shouldn’t of brought so much), stocked kitchen with everything you need including spices. The ONLY negative thing I could say was the hill is atrocious!!!! I’ve never seen anything like it…. But EVERY location is on steep hills. You won’t be disappointed!

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sharman C. P.

25 Feb 2023

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

Everything you need

From the moment we booked they were responsive. Prior to us departing for vacation Kelly connected with us and offered to book our ferry (which we already did but wow if I knew) the Villa literally has everything you need. Honestly everything was perfect. The only downfall for some of our family was the the hill. It’s steep and if you’re not in shape it’s a lot but didn’t both us too much. Would definitely book here again!

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gregory E.

17 Feb 2023

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

Beautiful view

Very nice unit. Steep access road. Beautiful view. Close to town, but just far enough away.

Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

S G.

22 Jan 2023

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

Strong legs required

Great property and experience.... the hill it is on was very difficult to manage walking and driving for some of us less-than-fit seniors. Not for the faint of heart. Otherwise a great place.... nice quiet neighborhood the week we were there.

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brady P.

26 Dec 2022

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

VACATION

ALWAYS A BLAST STAYING AT ST. JOHNS!!! THIS PLACE WAS AWESOME WOULD STAY THERE AGAIN!

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Misty D.

23 Aug 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Home

This villa is located in a great location. Close to restaurants and shopping. Checking in was easy but we never got the code to open the door and when we finally got in touch with the property manager, she seemed aggravated and stated she text it to me prior - I felt a bit crazy since she argued with me, so I had my family check our text & emails and it was never sent to me, so we did have a hard time getting in that evening. Other than that - the stay was awesome; property manager was helpful otherwise and it was a gorgeous view.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cosmo S.

18 May 2022

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

Incredible week! Can’t wait to return

Was such a lovely experience, a perfect rental, and so much fun on one of the best islands in the world! Thanks so much!

Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stacey W.

19 Apr 2022

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

Be As You Are Villa was perfect for our family getaway.❤️

We had 3 generations staying at this Villa. The accommodations were wonderful as well as the help. Kim met us at the ferry and helped with our luggage. All questions were handled in a prompt manner. Coffee on the terrace was gorgeous and it also was a perfect view to watch the kids swim in the pool. I would certainly suggest a jeep because that hill was intense. Great daily cardio for those that can do it! Lots to do right in Cruz Bay. The island was super friendly. Looking forward to staying again in the future. Thanks again for the memories!!!❤️🌴☀️

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Melanie S.

1 Feb 2022

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

WE as We Were!!!

This house was amazing. It was fully equipped with everything by abundance. The location was awesome. The Hill was major but we figured out several other ways to get to Cruz Bay that were not near as bad as "The Hill" to downtown. All our neighbors were so nice too. Ricky the driver that Kelly recommended was great. We ordered from Starfish Mkt before arriving and had our online order delivered prior to arrival and that worked out great as well. Hope to return to this Villa to Be As You Are!!

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2022

6/10 Okay

David M.

2 Jan 2022

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

Disliked: Location

Christmas is St John

Very nice property, well maintained, walkable to downtown Cruz Bay restaurants. Property manager was very helpful. There was no hot water at the property on the first day… Kelly was able to get a plumber out to replace hot water heater, days before Christmas, to rectify the issue. My low rating for location is driven by the fact that this property sits on top of an extremely steep hill (4 wheel drive vehicle at a stop slides on the hill). I have never seen anything like this in my life. All roads in St John are hilly… but this one takes first prize. Parking is an absolute hazard. I gave up trying to park in the space provided and opted to parallel park next to an abandoned vehicle adjacent to the property for the week.

Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rachel S.

20 Dec 2021

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

Perfect girls trip

My group of friends stayed here for a delayed college graduation trip! We were greeted by Hannah who gave us some great restaurant/beach recommendations. The owners provided everything we could possibly need—plenty of towels, beach chairs, coolers, speakers, toiletries, blow dryers, hangers, etc. Beds were comfy and there was plenty of space to hang out for our group of 10. The view from the porch is stunning and it’s a short walk to town. The hill is steep but doable! We loved Sellie, our driver, who was also recommended by owners. There were a few minor issues with electricity/plumbing and Kelly was helpful with. We enjoyed our stay very much and would recommend to anyone!

Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

8 Dec 2021

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

Mango Terrace - Bday trip

Lovely property with an amazing view! Great location with short walk to Cruz Bay. The hill was intense but we all looked at it as our daily workout challenge. Kelly was very responsive during our stay. Would definitely stay here again in the future.

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

26 Nov 2021

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

Perfectly appointed

Nice holiday with my husband , mom , two friends and their four children . The condominium was a perfectly organized and appointed 4 BR / 3 Bath unit . The ages of the travelers ranged between 4 and 77 and we walked the three blocks to town at least once a day and sometimes twice a day . There were extra towels , blankets , pillows , kitchen accessories and even a 9 volt battery for a beeping smoke detector . The double washers and dryers were an extra thoughtful touch . Would definitely stay here again and highly recommend this beautiful property .

Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Blair S.

11 Nov 2021

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

Absolutely stunning

What an amazing trip! The villa could not have been more perfect. Very clean, wonderful views, very comfy beds. Kelly, the concierge, always answered my questions quickly and even came and picked us up from the ferry dock! I can’t recommend this villa enough to anyone looking for a beautiful place to stay, with views that are unmatched. Thank you so much for having us!

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2021

8/10 Good

Lydia P.

9 Sept 2021

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

Nice home close to Cruz bay

Beautiful home. Close to Cruz bay! Rent a keep or get a driver that hill is not a joke! We walked down in the mornings for exercise. Couldn’t use the pool not cleaned well but we went to beach everyday. Host and manger nice and attentive. We had a few minor issues that needed to be addressed and the house manager was on it right away.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

7 Sept 2021

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

Lovely Views

Although this property was listed at a higher price than our other options, we choose it because of the promise that each of our party would have a comfortable stay. Upon arrival, there was a bottle of rum and a gorgeous sunset view waiting for us. The living room and kitchen were wonderful to use throughout the week. We cooked almost every morning and evening so we enjoyed the large dining area and patio space. The pool cleaner came the first day so our party ended each day with a dip in the pool and a frozen drink. The view is stunning because you are on the top of a STEEP hill so be prepared for it. We rented two 4 door jeeps for our party of 8 and Kelly, our host, was wonderful about helping us understand parking and local contacts. Kelly gave us a summary of the beaches and places to eat and her recommendations were spot on. We found her quite delightful as a resource. The closet was stocked with swim equipment and lots of towels which were wonderful. The owner also had a lovely notebook for us offering recommendations for beaches to explore. Our only complaint about the whole trip was that when we arrived we learned that one of the bedrooms did not have central air. That was an unfortunate surprise that would not be fixed during our stay. It made one of our couples quite unhappy. Had we known that in advance we would not have rented the place since the days and nights needed air to stay comfortable. They used the ceiling fan and we found another fan for them, but it did not solve the problem. The window could not be left open because it did not have a screen. We were told that a part was needed and there was nothing that would be done in the meantime. Since you pay for the place in advance, it was a buyer beware type situation for us. We will ask if everything is in working order next time.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jamie W.

21 Aug 2021

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

Best Girls Trip!

I traveled with 10 ladies and we enjoyed the most perfect week during or stay in the ‘Be As You Are” Villa. We were there to celebrate two birthdays and five college graduations! The pictures and the description of this property are all very accurate, and our stay was nothing short of amazing. The property host was excellent in communicating with us and providing us with the best recommendations. Whether you want to walk to Cruz Bay or take a Taxi anywhere on the island, it’s all easy from here. We wouldn’t change a thing and are already planning our next trip to this beautiful piece of paradise! If you are thinking about it… Book it!! You won’t be sorry!

Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Justin H.

22 June 2021

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

Excellent condo! Really enjoyed our stay

Really a great place to stay when coming to St. John. Condo has everything you need and don't have to go buy. Stocked kitchen. Supplies for the beach. Double washer and dryer for large groups. Very pleased with condo and host!!

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

10 June 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

Clean, large spaces

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Greta S.

25 May 2021

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

What a stay!

Couldn’t have asked for a better place to stay on St. John. We all needed some space to get away and relax but still feel comfortable away from home! The villa had everything we needed and then some. We enjoyed the pool, the views from the balcony, and the rum! The food on St. John is phenomenal (would highly recommend the poke at Longboard!). The hill up to the Villa is real, but also kind of fun, and not at all a big deal. (And if you’re a runner, it makes for a great workout!) Thanks for an amazing stay!

Stayed 5 nights in May 2021

About the host

Hosted by Desiree Diachok

Our family of 5 lives in Parker, Colorado. We have been vacationing to St John since 2007 and fell in love with "Love City" the moment we stepped off the ferry. It has been a dream come true to own a piece of paradise on our favorite little island in the Caribbean. We hope you enjoy your stay in our island home away from home. St John is truly a magical, special place!

Why they chose this property

Location, location, location! Waking up in the heart of Cruz Bay yet still being in a quiet, peaceful neighborhood is ultimately what sold us on this property. The sunset views are incredible and we absolutely love being close to the water. You can snorkel at Turner Bay and Frank Bay Beaches, which are only a 5 minute walk away!

What makes this property unique

Cruz Bay - walking distance to restaurants, bars & shopping!
Views - breeze, hearing the ocean!
4 bedrooms - one of ONLY two villas in Cruz Bay!
Beaches - Frank Bay & Turner Bay Beaches