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WATER ACCESS! - WATER VIEW! GREAT LOCATION on Great Cruz Bay! No power outages!

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Outdoor dining
Pool
Pool
Interior
Dining

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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St. John, St John
  • Great Cruz Bay
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Cruz Bay Beach
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Trunk Bay
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • West End (TOV-West End Seaplane Base)

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

King bed with on-suite bath

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen

About this property

WATER ACCESS! - WATER VIEW! GREAT LOCATION on Great Cruz Bay! No power outages!

Location, Location, Location!!!

Chocolate Chip is a lower level apartment in a private villa (Peace of Chocolate). It has a separate entry, eating area, sitting area, tv, small refrigerator, hot plate and toaster oven. It has a king bedroom with an on-suite bathroom and a second room with 2 twin beds that shares the king on-suite bathroom. Both bedrooms have air conditioning.

Peace of Chocolate is located in the neighborhood of Chocolate Hole right around the corner from the Westin on Great Cruz Bay Road just 5 minutes from St. John’s main town of Cruz Bay. The property has a POOL and lush gardens with flowering shrubs and fruit trees. A 10-foot-wide path at the corner of the property leads to the kayaks and the beautiful waters of Great Cruz Bay.

Very few properties offer all of this:
- Pool
- A/C in bedrooms
- Back up solar power with 3 Tesla powerwalls
- Washer/dryer access
- Water view of sailboats and Westin beach on Great Cruz Bay
- Water access to Great Cruz Bay
- Kayaks
- LEVEL parking space at road
- 10 minutes from Cruz Bay shopping and restaurants
- 10 minutes from ferry dock

Property manager

Lin Garvey

Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
Pets are allowed only with prior owner approval.
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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

St. John is home to this apartment. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Virgin Islands National Park and Cruz Bay Beach.
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St. John, St John

What's nearby

  • Great Cruz Bay - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Chocolate Hole - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Cruz Bay Beach - 7 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Virgin Islands National Park - 7 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Trunk Bay - 19 min drive - 7.7 km

Getting around

  • St. Thomas (SPB-St. Thomas Seaplane Base) - 60 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 - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does WATER ACCESS! - WATER VIEW! GREAT LOCATION on Great Cruz Bay! No power outages! have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is WATER ACCESS! - WATER VIEW! GREAT LOCATION on Great Cruz Bay! No power outages! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at WATER ACCESS! - WATER VIEW! GREAT LOCATION on Great Cruz Bay! No power outages!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at WATER ACCESS! - WATER VIEW! GREAT LOCATION on Great Cruz Bay! No power outages!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is WATER ACCESS! - WATER VIEW! GREAT LOCATION on Great Cruz Bay! No power outages! located?

Situated in St. John, this apartment building is steps from Great Cruz Bay and 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from Virgin Islands National Park. Chocolate Hole and Chocolate Hole Beach are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 34 out of 38 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 38 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 38 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 38 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 38 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Rosa S.

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

Needs a little tender lovin care

Stayed recently and gave a 4 star only because of two things. I feel that the bathroom door would not close all the way and we had to prop table against it - no privacy at all.And the path to water was a bit treacherous to get to. All in all the lower unit needs some updating and quick fixes. Location was good and owner was very responsive. All in all a 4 out 5 stars.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Janice K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Hard to review

This property was adequate. A basement apartment with good views. It was tricky for us as senior citizens to manage the stairs and didn’t know accessibility was going to be an issue. Bedrooms and bathroom were excellent but the “kitchen “ was lacking. For the money we did not feel the value was there. Reminded me of a college student’s apartment. Loved the pool!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly S.

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

Sweet gem of a place

We loved our stay at Chocolate Chip. Lin is gracious and friendly. The villa is quite spacious for a 2 BR and has very nice outdoor decking and pool area. The grounds are very lush and the kayak/SUP ramp to Great Cruz Bay is really special. Parking is easy up on the road. Just a few minute drives from groceries and town.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robin B.

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

Gorgeous view of Great Cruz Bay

First time on St. Johns USVI. The location and condition of the stay were perfect, especially being close to the Wedding location. It is very clean and well-maintained. The owner was easy to get ahold of through phone, text and online. Perfect stay for my husband, son and myself!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pagona M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

doug s.

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

National Park visit

Wonderful property in a great location-home has everything you need and want
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melisa W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer M.

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

Beautiful stay on Great Cruz Bay

We absolutely loved this place on Great Cruz Bay! The views of the harbor from the pool were amazing after spending the day at the beaches. This is the cleanest vrbo I’ve ever stayed in. Lin was wonderful with ease of check in and giving great restaurant recommendations. Will come back for sure!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark H.

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

Wonderful stay on our honeymoon

We enjoyed our stay at this lovely property with a very helpful and attentive host! Here for several days on our honeymoon. The location was excellent and Lin, our host, took very good care of us. She was very helpful with great recommendation for sightseeing and food. The property was clean and had everything we needed for a romantic stay. Will definitely return!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tricia P.

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

Gorgeous tropical getaway

We were delighted by our stay at “Chocolate Chip!” Lin went out of her way to provide helpful information, invaluable tips, and lovely recommendations. She went above and beyond with letting us borrow key items that made our stay easy, enjoyable, and memorable. The unit is lovely with incredible, postcard like pictures! Thank you Lin for all you did to welcome us and make our first trip to STJ absolutely wonderful!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ayla C.

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

Lovely stay!

My husband, friend and I had a lovely stay at Chocolate Chip! Lin is a great, friendly host! We enjoyed the pool, beautiful view from the deck, kayaks, and convenience of the location!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Raymundus K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Fantastic Location and View. Very friendly and service oriented host.

We had a short, but great stay in The Chocolate Chip. The house is very well located with great views. The terrace and pool make for a great vacation. Inside the house there is space for improvement where the kitchen ( little working space and poorly equipped) and the availability of only one bathroom (only accesible trough the main bedroom) are concerned. Very friendly host/owner.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan S.

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

Beautiful St John

Loved the view! Enjoyed the pool just steps from the back door. The bed's were comfortable, great location, easy to get to even if you don't have a jeep. We wish we were still there!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Suzette A.

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

Choco Chip Delight

Perfect for our needs- loved having morning coffee/afternoon beverage on the deck enjoying the lovely view/grounds. Owner was very responsive with all questions. Took a quick kayak run in the bay which was fun (wished it could have been longer but the kayaks we used didn’t have back support and it bothered the hubbys back). Would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jamie S.

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

Perfect little getaway spot on St. John

Lin was 100% accurate in her property description. She was up front and communicative before we arrived about the guests staying upstairs. She gave us simple but priceless tips about stopping at the market to get ice and paper products, gave us an exceptional restaurant recommendation, and was a fabulous host. The property offers a little pool for an adorable dip while looking at true paradise. The iguanas were so big and delightful to see while swimming in the evening. We enjoyed using the kayaks in the bay. The only thing we did wrong was that we did our beach tour on the day we arrived on St. John before checking into the room. We should have done our hiking/shopping that day so that we could use the chairs/snorkels/cooler for our beach day. Now we have an excuse to return and enjoy the Chocolate chip again! It was a delightful stay and we would definitely return. If I went back to St. John I wouldn't even look for another place to stay. I would simply book with Lin. The location was exceptional and the property was cozy, had character, and offered everything we could have needed. If I had one suggestion it might be for a better coffeepot, but it honestly did the trick; it just needed a little encouragement to get going. :) Wonderful, Wonderful, Wonderful!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

pamela d.

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

So beautiful!

Amazing! Spent my birthday here and couldn't be any happier. Loved sitting out on the patio at sunset and sunrise just looking at the view. Drove to many beaches during the day and back to the house for a glass of wine with friends out on the patio. Great view and very quiet! Will want to go back again soon!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott W.

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

Great stay!

Great house with direct views out into the ocean, a nice sized pool, and very convenient access to Cruz Bay and the different grocery stores, restaurants, and coffee shops!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

William T.

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

Serenity

Clean, comfortable, and dead-ass quiet! Beautiful view of the bay from the pool deck. Don't forget to count the iguanas in the tree!...we saw 14! Will definitely stay here again! Thanks, Lin!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nancye F.

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

Wonderful apartment with an absolutely incredible view!

Myself and two friends thoroughly enjoyed our stay at "Peace of Chocolate". Communication with Lin was fantastic, and our every need was met. Words cannot describe the view from her deck. It seems like we are gazing at a perfectly framed painting-that is how beautiful it is. As we sat on the deck drinking our morning coffee the view of the harbor, dotted with anchored sail boats, and framed by the beautiful grounds and coconut palms, could not had been more perfect. The pool was refreshing, and we had fun spotting the lizards up in the trees and hearing them munch on the leaves while we lounged in the water. The property is so close to the Westin and you can see their beach from Lin's waterfront. There is a nice path that leads you to the harbor and Lin has kayaks available. We did not rent a car and easily found taxicab drivers that would pick us up. If you do rent a car then a really nice feature is that Lin has street level parking for one car available-a rare find for properties set upon a mountain. Her unit is cozy and cute and the beds are fantastic. We can't wait to come back and stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hojoung T.

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

Beautiful cozy and friendly

Had a great time!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tamim C.

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

Quiet, relaxing, stay with beautiful views

Our Family loved our stay. The grounds of the property have many varied species of colorful, flowing plants and trees. There are hummingbirds and vibrant songbirds, iguanas and other types of lizards too. The pool deck overlooks Chocolate hole bay and is wonderful spot for an evening meal and or cocktail. There are kayaks to use and the bay is paddler friendly. Our host was very friendly and easy to get in touch with. Very nice place and I would recommend it.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jamie N.

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

Amazing property!

We stayed in Chocolate Chip & it was lovely! Very comfortable bed, beautiful, relaxing pool with views of Westin Bay. We were lucky enough to meet the owner, Lin. She was upstairs, but you would never know it, super private spaces. We were looking for a cooler to hike with and she produced one in about 30 seconds! Easy drive from ferry and easy parking space, level with the road. We’ll be back with our kids and will rent Lin’s whole house, Peace of Chocolate. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dorothy B.

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

Great stay

Perfect location - less than 10 minutes from just about everything in town. Super quiet location and great view. Lin was so helpful - even mailed us a dive computer we somehow lost under one of the beds.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katrina S.

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

Beautiful stay with the friendliest hostess

Ms. Lin was beyond gracious, with great communication and offering of tips and hints to enjoy the island. Her hospitality were above and beyond. Chocolate Chip was the perfect place for our family of 4. Ms Lin makes sure you will be comfortable and the view is beautiful. This is on the same bay as the Westin, but is much more desirable and affordable. The kayaks and pool area were a great bonus. Would love to return sometime.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris G.

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

Gorgeous Property

Beautiful property overlooking the water. Close to Cruz Bay but in a quiet neighborhood so very peaceful.. Lin is a fantastic host!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

About the host

Hosted by Lin Garvey

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My name is Lin Garvey. I am from Charlotte, NC and am loving my new home in St. John.
It was formerly know as Villa Villakula, but I have renamed it "Peace" of Chocolate calling my downstairs apartment "Chocolate Chip"!

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