Breathtaking Views at Unicorn By The Sea Villa

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Sunset View from the top of the driveway looking down on the property.

View during the middle of the day from the driveway.

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Location
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Exceptional

3 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 6204.4 sq m

Popular amenities

Parking available

Washer

Pool

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Explore the area

St John, St John

Chocolate Hole Beach
9 min drive
Chocolate Hole
9 min drive
Great Cruz Bay
10 min drive
West End (TOV-West End Seaplane Base)
165 min walk

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only · Outdoor shower

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Bathroom 4

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen

Dining

Living area

Exterior

About this property

Take it easy at this unique and tranquil getaway. Unicorn By The Sea has 3 Bedrooms, 3 1/2 Baths, Breathtaking views, swimming pool, BBQ Grill, and Gourmet Kitchen. The main house has 2 Master Suite Bedrooms on the bottom level and there is a separate cottage with an additional queen bed with full bathroom and kitchenette. The property is very private, you can not see any neighbors and they can not see you. Fish Bay is the perfect place to relax after a long day at the Beach with your loved ones. You'll have a wonderful time stargazing at night and drinking coffee before kickstarting your adventure each day!

The house is equipped with a Tesla solar system and backup generator, so you will never have to worry about power going out (a common occurrence on St John). The cisterns have been deep cleaned and the water is treated with a top of the line filtration system, so there is no need to buy bottled water like at most houses on St John. The house has local internet service as well as StarLink (satelite internet) to insure maximum internet reliability. If you have any questions, feel free to ask! We love this property and we're confident you will love staying there as much as we do! Unicorn has some of the most amazing views on the island! You won't regret it :-)

Property manager

John Elliott

Premier Host

Amenities

Pool

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

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Pool

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 27

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 3–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

St. John

Located in St. John, this villa is on the waterfront. While the natural beauty of Virgin Islands National Park and Trunk Bay can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore Tortola Cruise Ship Port. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

St John, St John

What's nearby

Virgin Islands National Park - 14 min drive
Cruz Bay Beach - 19 min drive
Honeymoon Beach - 22 min drive
Cinnamon Bay Beach - 23 min drive
Trunk Bay - 24 min drive

Getting around

St. Thomas (SPB-St. Thomas Seaplane Base) - 67 min drive

Restaurants

‪High Tide Bar & Seafood Grill - ‬14 min drive
‪Beach Bar - ‬14 min drive
‪Cruz Bay Landing - ‬14 min drive
‪Greengo’s - ‬14 min drive
‪The Windmill Bar - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Breathtaking Views at Unicorn By The Sea Villa have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Breathtaking Views at Unicorn By The Sea Villa pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Breathtaking Views at Unicorn By The Sea Villa?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Breathtaking Views at Unicorn By The Sea Villa?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Breathtaking Views at Unicorn By The Sea Villa located?

This family-friendly St. John villa is located on the waterfront, within 2 mi (3 km) of Virgin Islands Coral Reef National Monument and Klein Bay. Chocolate Hole Beach and Chocolate Hole are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Audra W.

13 Sept 2024

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

Heaven

Absolutely wonderful in every way! We fell in complete love with this house and with STJ in general. It was everything we could have dreamed of and what I had been dreaming of for many years. I could go on forever about every extra detail and amenity, and all of the small special touches that this home has. The views are to die for. It is spacious, comfortable, and magical. Communication and information was superb and we felt that we could ask anything anytime. We are planning our next trip back in November and our wedding after just being there for my 40th birthday at the end of July. Hopefully it will work out to book at Unicorn for one of these stays and for future stays until we have a place of our own there! <3

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole S.

4 Aug 2024

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

Amazing home with amazing views!

We booked this house for our family of 4 (two kids ages 10 & 13), and it was the perfect fit for us! Both bedrooms are on the lower level and connected by a covered deck. One of the bedrooms has 2 beds, so my daughter and son were able to spread out and have their own space. The bedrooms and living area are air conditioned, which is a huge plus. The kitchen is open air, but we enjoyed our time in the mornings listening to the ocean waves and island rain roll in while having coffee. The outdoor shower has the BEST views and the entire house is completely private. The pool is small, but my kids still thoroughly enjoyed it and had zero complaints. The kitchen has high end appliances and all the necessary amenities to cook a meal. The living room has plenty of seating and a smart tv, so we enjoyed wrapping up our day there in the air conditioning. There was plenty of beach towels, bath towels, and a washer/dryer. The host was amazing to communicate with. Overall, this is one of the best houses we’ve stayed at on St. John, located in a peaceful bay, and has amazing views from every room. We will definitely be back!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matt B.

26 July 2024

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

Great Location

This spot is perfect if you want to be out of town and away from the crowd. The view is amazing. Our 3 girls were comfy together in the guest room. The home owner and local manager were very accommodating and helpful. We would stay here again.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

James W.

6 July 2024

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

Beautiful home and views on an amazing island

Check-in was simple as we were met by the caretaker who walked us through the property. The owners notes about the islands was incredibly helpful. The house was a great mix of air conditioned locations and open Caribbean style spaces. The view is spectacular, and you can see St. Croix on most days. The kitchen was well equipped and the layout was great for cooking. Internet was reliable and allowed us to work remotely for a couple days. Having the solar and battery backups was critical, as the power on the island is not reliable. I highly recommend this property, and I am planning a return trip in the near future.

Stayed 13 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

laura b.

13 Apr 2024

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

Such a gem!

We absolutely loved staying at unicorn by the sea. Its views were amazing and the house had absolutely anything and everything we could need for our stay. Very well appointed it was clean and well designed/decorated. We will definitely be back. This place is a total find!

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christina L.

8 Apr 2024

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

Amazing Family Vacation

Unicorn by the Sea was absolute perfection, and I don't know how we'd stay somewhere else whenever we get the chance to return to St. John! I really appreciated all of John's help with recommendations pre- and during the trip, and while we never really needed anything from the property manager while we were there, communication with her was easy and responsive. The home is gorgeous and really well laid out; we especially loved having both open air dining and an A/C enclosed area for hanging out. The pool was the perfect size for our family (two kids, 6 & 9). The kitchen was well-stocked, and grocery delivery made it easy to eat at home a few nights when we didn't feel like driving on the adventurous roads after a day on the beach. Furniture/beds were comfy, too. The only downside was that eventually we had to leave and return to work/school :)

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole V.

30 Mar 2024

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

Beautiful view with comfortable amenities

Views are stunning, private pool is a happy retreat at the end of a long day of exploring! Quiet and private neighborhood. Town is 15/20min drive with easy access to grocery store as it’s on your way (starfish or dolphin). The first drive out was an adventure but after that, old hat. Took a couple charters with Cruz Bay Watersports which you catch at the dock of the Westin which is also on the way out to Unicorn. Well appointed kitchen which allowed us to dine at home with our family some of the nights. Unicorn is truly a unicorn, thank you for sharing it with us!

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

amie h.

20 Mar 2024

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

Memories made...

We stayed at Unicorn with our 4 kids in March 2024. The views from the balcony were spectacular. We were mesmerized by the colors of the sunsets and the water. The bedrooms were nice but a little tight having 3 teens with us. We loved the outdoor shower, the dipping pool, the outdoor night lighting, grill, washer/dryer, well stocked kitchen, and ability to communicate with our host with ease. The location is great overlooking Fish Bay and just under 15 min from Cruz Bay. Overall the views from the open air kitchen and dining space made this home for us truly special and something our family will think back on with delight and hopes for a return amidst the forever memories we will always carry with us...

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

6 Mar 2024

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

Amazing St John House

Loved everything about this house! Beautiful view, well stocked, had everything we needed and more. Owner & Manager were very responsive to any questions. Definitely recommend Unicorn by the Sea!

Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anna G.

17 Feb 2024

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

Family Vacay

Great communication and assistance from host and property manager. Beautiful location and views! Provided all the amenities we needed!

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julia L.

6 Jan 2024

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

New years vacation

Beautiful house with great views. Relatively short but challenging drive to town especially at night. Owner was very helpful about things to do/places to go.

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Georgy A.

7 July 2023

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

Scuba Trip

Really enjoyed the home and the neighborhood! Beautiful amazing views. Unforgettable vacation for family a a few friends.

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nick P.

8 May 2023

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

Great property with amazing views and beautiful landscaping

Unicorn by The Sea was by far the nicest villa we’ve rented in St. John. The views were stunning, the property was clean and very well kept. The location is quiet and just far enough out of town to get away from the noise. I can’t say enough about this property. The owner and caretaker were both very nice, easy to talk to, and were very helpful.

Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brandon M.

24 Apr 2023

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

Incredible

THE WALK IN VIEW IS SO MAJESTIC AND BEAUTIFUL. The open kitchen overlooking Fish Bay is like a dream come true. It's so incredibly calming, beautiful and the entire Villa is gorgeous. You walk in and immediately feel like Royalty.

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leah R.

10 Apr 2023

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

Amazing vacation!

We LOVED St. Johns and Fish Bay was the way to go. This house is so adorable, and just perfect! The owner went out of his way to gives us ideas, info, suggestions etc. The views are WOW! We spent our time enjoying the balconys, patio, and fabulous open air spaces. We will be back!

Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew H.

6 Apr 2023

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

Incredible Views

The views are amazing. The spot is remote, no sounds, stars galore (when no clouds). A few tiny issues with water usage and squeaky sounds and a smoke smell, but overall it’s really great. Awesome setup/layout with top/main floor kitchen dining and living space for games and tv and eating. The porch is awesome for morning coffee and star gazing at night. Bedrooms are big and bathrooms are nice. Pool is a little small, but works for smaller groups/people and can take turns. All in all, it’s a great spot. It’s a bit cut off, so drive is a little longer to get places but the privacy is worth it.

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brian K., Nebraska

27 Mar 2023

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

Amazing house with spectacular views

Great property overall. Amazing views and no alarm clock needed where you can wake up naturally with the sunrise. Then you can work your way out to the deck on any floor and absorb your view into paradise. The owner John is very responsive to any questions and was a great host to our family vacation in St. John.

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

James H.

20 Mar 2023

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

Fabulous Week!

We couldn't have been more pleased with our week at Unicorn! Beautiful house, in gorgeous setting, with all the amenities. All our hosts were super helpful and friendly. Many thanks!

Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

julia B.

15 Feb 2023

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

Beautiful property

This property was amazing. It was perfect for a group of six. It was very clean and well appointed. Monica the property manager was very responsive and took care of anything we needed! We also ordered groceries to be delivered from Dolphin market. Would highly recommend this service as well! Our delivery was a few hours late due to someone calling in sick but our delivery guy was so sweet and brought us a bottle of complimentary Prosecco for the delay. Which was unnecessary but so kind. Over all it was an amazing vacation!

Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard H.

3 Feb 2023

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

Beautiful Views

Loved the views and property. Very responsive owner. Beautiful beaches water. We loved our stay!

Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sean D.

14 Jan 2023

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

Amazing view!

Had an awesome family vacation and the property lay out was excellent for a group of six. Very pleased with the property and the experience. We will be back!

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Drew S.

2 Jan 2023

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

Beautiful and perfect vacation!

We just spent an amazing week at Unicorn By the Sea. The views from the house are spectacular from sunrise to sunset. At night the sky is full of stars. The house was so clean, the amenities were fantastic. We will definitely be returning!!

Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brian K., Decatur, GA

27 July 2022

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

Awesome stay at Fish Bay!

This is a great cottage-feel villa with an outstanding view of Fish Bay and Ditliff Point! Plenty of room to spread out with two large primary suites and a very spacious detached guest cottage next to pool. Location is so convenient to Cruz Bay and beaches yet feels more quiet and private than other bays we've stayed. Would highly recommend!

Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Donna J.

16 July 2022

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

VRBO pictures cannot capture how nice Unicorn By the Sea is.

Easy to rent with timely contact from owner to assure made right decision on property.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Erich M., New Hampshire

30 Apr 2022

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

Unicorn

Great place

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

About the host

Hosted by John Elliott

We are a young family who fell in love with St John after our first visit to the island. We stayed on St. Thomas the first time we went to USVI and took a ferry over to St John for the day. After experiencing the beauty of the island and the north shore beaches, we knew St John was where we wanted to spend as much time as possible together. We started coming to the island frequently and learned as much as we could about the real estate market. After over a year of searching for a house, we finally came across Unicorn By The Sea. The house is stunning. The flowers, landscaping, and amazing views made the house stand out from the hundreds of houses we looked at. The previous owners owned the house for 18 years and it was a successful rental. In April of 2021 we took over ownership and have been updating and upgrading the house ever since. We plan to spend 2-3 months out of the year on St John making memories with our family and updating the property with new furniture and nicer amenities. We look forward to hosting you and showing why Unicorn is such an amazing place.

Why they chose this property

After over a year of searching for a house, we finally came across Unicorn By The Sea. The house is breathtaking. The flowers, landscaping, and amazing views made the house stand out from hundreds of other houses we looked at on the island. It's convenient to Cruz Bay while still offering serenity and privacy. It's the perfect place to unwind after a day on the beach. We enjoy stargazing at night on the patio with our family. It's so peaceful hearing the sounds of the ocean and the wildlife in Fish Bay.

What makes this property unique

One of the best views on the island. Amazing ocean views from every room. Completely private, you can not see neighbors. You feel like you have all of Fish Bay to yourself.