Mampoo Hill-- a Beachfront House 20 Yards from the Ocean with optional Jeep

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2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

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Parking available
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Barbecue grill
Kitchen

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St. John, USVI

Great Cruz Bay
‪4 min drive‬
Cruz Bay Beach
‪15 min drive‬
Trunk Bay
‪20 min drive‬
West End (TOV-West End Seaplane Base)

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Guest bedroom (See Description)

2 Single Beds

Master Bedroom 1

1 Double Futon and 1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Guest Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Master Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Clean, disinfected and 20 yards from the ocean, Mampoo Hill is a very special island beach house. Relax from the decks with the view and sound of the lapping blue water with gently swaying palm trees in between. Or snorkel in privacy in the "back yard" ocean. And watch dramatic sunsets from the luxurious spa or lounge chairs on the upper or lower deck as the end of daylight glistens off the trees and Caribbean ocean.

Mampoo Hill (designed by the most famous architect on island who also did the iconic Mongoose Junction) was meticulously designed to take advantage of its fabulous, close up ocean views--from EVERY room. This rare, beautiful, open air island home has a huge air conditioned master bedroom with a double dressing area, king size bed, queen size futon couch, library, ceiling fans, TV and internet connection while the guest bedroom has twin beds (that can be made up as a king), a ceiling fan, AC, remote controlled cable TV and a full bathroom. Both have spectacular beach front views. Enjoy a beautifully renovated kitchen, a gas grill, spa, and al fresco dining. Note: Jeep rental is optional and available directly from the owner. No check-ins on Dec. 25.

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Property manager

Candace Kaspers

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English

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House Rules

Check in after 5:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 8

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 13–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

House Jeep (less than in-town jeeps) may be rented by owners directly provided you are self-insured.

No children under age 8.

Please note that September is always closed for repairs and renovations

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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

St. John

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

St. John, USVI

What's nearby

Chocolate Hole - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
Great Cruz Bay - 4 min drive - 2.0 km
Virgin Islands National Park - 9 min drive - 3.9 km
Cruz Bay Beach - 15 min drive - 3.5 km
Trunk Bay - 20 min drive - 8.4 km

Getting around

St. Thomas (SPB-St. Thomas Seaplane Base) - 62 min drive

Restaurants

‪High Tide Bar & Seafood Grill - ‬8 min drive
‪Cruz Bay Landing - ‬8 min drive
‪Beach Bar - ‬9 min drive
‪Lovango Rum Bar - ‬9 min drive
‪The Windmill Bar - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Mampoo Hill-- a Beachfront House 20 Yards from the Ocean with optional Jeep pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Mampoo Hill-- a Beachfront House 20 Yards from the Ocean with optional Jeep ?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Mampoo Hill-- a Beachfront House 20 Yards from the Ocean with optional Jeep ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Mampoo Hill-- a Beachfront House 20 Yards from the Ocean with optional Jeep located?

Nestled on the beach, this St. John holiday home is steps from Rendezvous Bay and 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Virgin Islands National Park. Hart Bay and Chocolate Hole are also within 5 minutes.

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10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Peter O.

1 Apr 2025

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

Paradise

Terrific location, terrific host, loved every minute of our stay.

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Monica J.

24 Dec 2024

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

Amazing open air home on the beach

Holiday family vacation was so much fun especially due to the location of this home on St John

Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff J.

28 Nov 2024

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

Just.... Wow.

What an absolutely stunningay, or a solo trip if you're looking for some peace and quiet aand mind-blowing

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cherie H.

16 Oct 2024

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

Incredible views

We absolutely loved our time at Mampoo Hill. The sunset views were amazing. The house was very clean and well kept. Pictures don't do justice. Jennifer & Craig were great to work with and we really enjoyed seeing all of Candice's art work around the house. We can't wait to return to St Johns and plan on booking this home again when we do.

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Victoria G.

26 July 2024

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

Very pleased...

Clean, beautiful view, private and very relaxing. Not far from Cruz bay. Easy to find.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey T.

26 July 2024

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

Amazing Private Paradise by the Caribbean

This beautiful home exceeded our expectations. Awesome open concept home with a private, air conditioned bedroom on both sides of the common areas. Beautiful views and only a few steps from the shore. Clean, well stocked and maintained. 5 stars! Local support staff was awesome and available to address any issues. Highly recommended.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joe W.

17 July 2023

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Welsh wedding trip

We found what we were looking for in our stay!!

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ronelle W.

10 Sept 2023

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

Mampoo hill

It was amazing , place is perfect , bay and ocean so nice and iguanas and wild life a bonus . House was well stocked and great

Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

mike g.

10 July 2023

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

book it

a wonderful property - no reason not to stay

Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ashleigh W.

2 May 2023

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Peaceful

The property is amazing! The views are outstanding with sunrise and sunset plus the birds and iguana. We can’t wait to be back!

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

jennifer d., Richmond, VA

14 Aug 2023

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

Honeymoon/Familymoon

The house was gorgeous. Close to the water which was very nice. Lots of friendly lizards to watch. Amenities were great. House was very clean, stocked and just overall beautiful. Had an amazing time.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sheri M.

16 Apr 2023

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

Vacation

Beautiful. Had a great time

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

JOHNNA M.

29 Oct 2024

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Perfect anniversary property

This is a 2 bedroom property but me and my husband were looking for a special property for our 30th wedding anniversary so did not have any other couples join us. And we nailed it with this one! Everything was perfect for what we were looking for. We rented the jeep and that made it super easy and convenient on arrival aWnd departure. The property was so beautiful and the critters of Mampoo Hill we entertaining to watch. The location is convenient for getting to Cruz Bay (can be to the ferry in 7 minutes) and other nearby beaches. We cooked in a few times and there is plenty of utensils and pots and pans to cook any meal and the grill was in great shape for grilling steaks our first night. We used the hot tub everyday and it was great for mornings and evenings. We had hired a photographer to capture some pictures to remember our special trip and had planned to go to another beach but the property was so beautiful and was so special for us we decided to have them take the photos there on the deck and down by the beach. Can't wait to see how they turned out. We will rebook the property the next time we stay on St John, which hopefully will be sooner rather than later.

Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nan W.

26 Mar 2021

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Property was lovely, right on the ocean!

If you are looking for a little rest and relaxation this is the place for you! The crash of the ocean waves will lull you to sleep. Close to grocery stores and beaches

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rj E.

19 June 2024

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Exactly as described—an extraordinary property

Mampoo Hill will go down as one of—if not THE—most extraordinary vacation properties we’ve ever experienced. The house is fun and well maintained, but words don’t do the scene, view, privacy, and lusciousness of the property justice. All the caveats shared by other reviewers are accurate—there are an abundance of no see ems, island life is unpredictable (power outages were a thing during our stay), etc—and this isn’t a “luxury” property in terms of sheer creature comforts, so go in with your eyes open. But we loved it and would definitely stay again! The owner and caretakers are fab, the jeep was great, and we are feeling very lucky to have spent 9 days in this special place.

Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan G.

9 Dec 2023

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Fabulous!

Property was amazing! Caretakers were instantly available to correct a few glitches. All in all we loved our experience at Mampoo Hill! Don’t miss the sunsets….Thank you.

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dave T., Nashville, USA

30 June 2023

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Paradise

This house was amazing. Anyone looking for a true island experience---this is it. If we were to return to St. John, it would be based on the availability of Mampoo hill. Craig was so nice and helpful. Meeting us at the ferry is a definite plus. Loved it.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Scott h.

19 Apr 2023

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

St. John Paradise

The property is right on a rocky/shell beach and excellent snorkeling is 200 yards away. The views are world class. The soothing sounds of the Caribbean are ever present. The home is an architectural wonder and blends into the beautiful Mampoo Hill. Depending on your mood, you could spend all your time at the house or drive 10 minutes to enjoy the great restaurants and bars in Cruz Bay. All of the wonderful sights and beaches on St. John are within 20-30 minutes. Great Place!!!

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew W. W.

21 Sept 2018

It's all about the AMBIANCE!

Such a beautiful location! You must enjoy being outside because that is what this very comfortable house is all about! From cooking, dinning, stargazing and watching the iguanas! Waking up each morning to see that aqua blue water makes Mampoo Hill the place to stay and return to! Get the Jeep!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Michelle M.

19 Jan 2024

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Paradise

Our stay was amazing. When you walk in it’s open and has many chairs and sitting areas to check out the beach. Beach was beautiful, it is a rocky one so I recommend bringing good shoes in your bags. They provided us with everything included snorkeling gear. The bugs are definitely present, but they were kind enough to provide us with a great bug repellent, make sure to lather up. The iguanas were great company and fun to watch. Everything was so easy to get to, I definitely recommend you renting their jeep, it made the trip so much more convenient and much less pricey than renting at the airport. Everyone I talked to was responsive very quickly and accommodating. The people in general all around were just so kind.

Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

George H.

25 Dec 2022

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

Mampoo Hill in paradise

A clean and well maintained property at a wonderful location was our base for an enjoyable experience in St John. We loved the beach and enjoyed snorkeling. The local manager met us at the ferry and guided us home and familiarized us with the property. He answered questions and gave us advice for the week. All equipment worked and we specially enjoyed the views and the spa. The local pets visited each day and added to our experience. The home was ecologically friendly and just right sized for our group of 5. Everything was close by and beaches a short drive away.

Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Morning T.

9 May 2023

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Perfect! Beautiful House--Amazing Location!

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Mampoo Hill. The outdoor living space was perfect. Everything was exactly as described. The photos do not do it justice. The house was well-stocked, communication was great. The only thing to mention is that there aren't curtains on the bedroom windows, so it gets bright very early. By 6:30ish we were up because of the sunlight. So if you like to sleep in or take naps, then bring a sleep mask. But in saying that, we'd come back in a heartbeat!

Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jane W.

23 Jan 2022

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Everything Was PERFECT1

Wow this house is perfect and has the right vibe for our group of girlfriends, a few of them are professional artists. The sounds of the waves and comfortable beds help put us to sleep every night . (Even the futon was comfortable for sleeping. ) We really appreciated the beautiful, tasteful paintings by the owner, the use of the owner's Jeep was a big plus for us, and the house managers Jennifer and Craig were thoughtful and considerate. The roads getting to the house were all paved which is a big plus in St John... Massage inhouse by Nancy Schutt was amazing !

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jim & Kristi A.

17 Mar 2023

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Enjoy Your Own Private Paradise

This was the PERFECT place for our group of 2 couples. Well-designed for island time with two split bedrooms and an open air kitchen & common space. Amazing views of Little St. James & St. Thomas. Short drive to Cruz Bay. Well-stocked kitchen with great selection of cookware. Owners also provide plenty of equipment for beach activities! Pro Tip #1: Pour a glass of your favorite beverage & enjoy a front row seat to the breathtaking sunset every evening. Pro Tip #2: Keep your windows open to breathe in the ocean air as the breaking waves lull you to sleep. Unexpected highlights: Iguanas & crabs are plentiful. So fun to watch!

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris B.

3 Jan 2023

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

Beautiful House--Amazing Location

We have a great week at Mampoo Hill. The house is incredible. We enjoyed being so close to the beach, loved the hot tub, and made very good use of Candace's Jeep (as an add-on the house rental). We couldn't have been happier. In response to other reviews, we were there for a week from Christmas to New Years and didn't have any issues with mosquitos or other bugs. We were expecting them but never needed to break out the bug spray. The caretakers were responsive to questions and easy to communicate with. The house was well-stocked and comfortable. And the setting on the beach is so peaceful and lovely. We'll be back!

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

About the host

Hosted by Candace Kaspers

My husband, Bill, and I (Candace) live in Atlanta, Georgia. He's a management labor lawyer with his own firm, Kaspers & Associates and I am a retired college professor and current gold and sterling silver jewelry artist. Bill graduated from Princeton and U. of Michigan Law School and I graduated from Mills College (California) and U. of Michigan Graduate School.

Why they chose this property

This is an authentic beach front property with beauty and modern conveniences, 20 yards from the ocean on St. John, USVI. This true island home was designed by the famous Glenn Spear who also designed the iconic Mongoose Junction in Cruz Bay. What's not to like?

What makes this property unique

Fabulous, private snorkeling in your own back yard and palm trees within 10 yards of the ocean and house; 1 acre of property; privacy; all the modern conveniences yet a newly renovated "island" home which takes advantage of its views and tradewinds.

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2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Guest bedroom (See Description)

Master Bedroom 1

2 bathrooms

Guest Bathroom 2

Master Bathroom 1

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