Ocean Garden - Two suites with large king bedroom - St. John

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2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

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Parking available
Breakfast available
Dryer
Washer
Barbecue grill
Air conditioning

Explore the area

St. John, VI

Chocolate Hole
‪1 min walk‬
Great Cruz Bay
‪4 min drive‬
Cruz Bay Beach
‪11 min drive‬
West End (TOV-West End Seaplane Base)

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Ocean Garden - Two suites with large king bedroom

Island stonewalls & a mature tropical garden make an enchanting home for two couples. Two king master bedroom suites are equipped with air conditioning, but the island breezes make them an unnecessary option year round. Nature is at your doorstep with the nearby salt pond provides a nesting haven for local birds.

An intimate & private hideaway for two or an economical home away from home for the family. Nestled in hillside gardens with blooming bougainvillea, hibiscus & orchids and lime trees, the island fauna beckons for exploration. You can hear the blue Caribbean Sea lap the shoreline from your deck overlooking Chocolate Hole. Come & stay in style & class economically just five minutes from the shops & restaurants of Cruz Bay.

Two separate suites each have a full bath and king bed with ample room to spread out & relax. The owner’s son – a day trader for a hedge fund based on St John & co-owner of the villa – resides in a separate one bedroom apartment with a separate entrance most of the year. He can offer you island insights and scuba tips or all the total privacy you may desire.

A spacious Great Room with a vaulted ceiling with large open doors open to a tranquil view of Chocolate Hole Bay. The cool, Caribbean trade winds sweep through the villa day & night. Additionally, every room is equipped with ceiling fans.

A modern kitchen with all the amenities and a comfortable bar overlook the Caribbean blue water and lend to a unique culinary experience. An Italian travertine stone slab dining table with a Schnell Studio weave light are situated next to the kitchen for indoor dining.

The Great Room & dining area open onto a wooden deck running the length of the villa providing an option for outdoor dining as well as additional living space. Mornings and early afternoon the deck offers bright sun while the afternoons are shady cooled as the trade winds come across the valley and the salt pond.

Steps lead to a short stroll to swimming & snorkeling at the Chocolate Hole Beach and a 5 – 10 minute drive to the spectacular National Park beaches.

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Property manager

Donald Schnell

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Languages

English

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Kitchen

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Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Breakfast available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

5 day min. during Holiday Weeks (Thanksgiving, Carnival, Easter, President's Week, Xmas & NY

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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 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 deadlock

About the area

St. John

St. John is home to this villa. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Virgin Islands National Park and Cruz Bay Beach. Snorkelling, windsurfing and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking nearby.

St. John, VI

What's nearby

Chocolate Hole - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
Great Cruz Bay - 4 min drive - 1.8 km
Virgin Islands National Park - 8 min drive - 3.8 km
Cruz Bay Beach - 11 min drive - 3.4 km
Trunk Bay - 20 min drive - 8.2 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 - ‬8 min drive
‪Lovango Rum Bar - ‬8 min drive
‪The Windmill Bar - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Ocean Garden - Two suites with large king bedroom pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Ocean Garden - Two suites with large king bedroom?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Ocean Garden - Two suites with large king bedroom?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Ocean Garden - Two suites with large king bedroom located?

Situated in St. John, this villa is steps from Chocolate Hole and 2 mi (3.2 km) from Virgin Islands National Park. Chocolate Hole Beach and Rendezvous Bay are also within 10 minutes.

9.4

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Alan R.

21 Mar 2025

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

Great stay at Ocean Garden

We had a wonderful trip to St. John which included a great stay at Ocean Garden. Donald Schnell and his family were excellent hosts and communicators. Their home is lovely, very clean, in a quiet neighborhood, surrounded by tropical gardens. We rented their Jeep which was needed while exploring the island. It was a pleasure meeting and working with the Schnell family. We will be back!

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Susan G.

4 Mar 2025

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

A Beautiful Ocean Garden that could use a little TLC

The house is very unique and is full of beautiful touches from the owner/artist. At a little over 500 a night, it was affordable, comparatively, and the location was great. Close to a grocery store and easy drive into town.The layout was nice for 2 couples with the two separate en suite bedrooms and the hosts were very responsive with great tips and a jeep rental before we arrived. We really enjoyed the large outdoor lanai area!The kitchen could use an upgrade, including the stove, which was very old and had a knob falling off. The bathroom in one bedroom could also use an upgrade and some repairs need to be done around the split unit.Took a long time to get hot water from the kitchen sink, and hot water in one bathroom didn’t last through two showers.There was some late night noise from the tenants downstairs.Generally we were happy with our stay and would rent again. Loved all the Magic Circles!

Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol L.

24 Jan 2025

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

Excellent

Donald’s service was excellent. From time of booking until we checked out he was in touch and extremely helpful. The property was so lovely!

Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matt

28 Mar 2024

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

A Last Minute Stay handled perfectly!

We had to change our vacation plans mid-week when our daughter got sick and we missed our flight to Maui. She got better, so we needed a Plan B for a shorter trip, and St. John was a much closer destination for us. Donald answered our booking request within an hour on the day that we needed to check-in. He made it all workout for us and we could not have been happier with this villa. Great views, plenty of space, comfy beds, good AC and beautiful gardens and neighborhood. Also, Donald rented us a jeep which made everything easier. We had half a day to plan a trip to St. John and without Donald it would not have happened. Thanks again to him and his team.

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Kendalyn M., South Lyon

15 Mar 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Not very friendly

Beautiful property, comfortable beds and sitting areas. Kitchen not well equipped for cooking meals with scarcity of pots and pans but plenty of gadgets. No cutting board for cocktails. Property managers were pretentious, to the point of making both of us feel uncomfortable. This would deter us from staying there again.

Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kit T.

18 Jan 2024

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

We'll be back!

Our group of 4 adults spent 5 days at Ocean Garden, a beautiful villa designed, built and decorated by the owners in their unique style. Rooms were spacious and comfortable, complemented by a large outdoor terrace for additional living space. The pictures don't lie. The property is located a short drive from Cruz Bay in a quiet neighborhood with a beautiful view of a pond and surrounding mountains. We enjoyed spending time at the villa, going into town, touring the island and visiting the beautiful beaches in the national park. The hospitality offered by our hosts was exceptional. They kept in touch by email prior to our stay and responded immediately to any questions. We rented a jeep from them, and Donald met us at the ferry with the car when we arrived, escorted us to the villa, showed us where to buy groceries, checked in with us during our stay, and dropped us at the ferry when we left. In addition, they sent us off with lovely gifts from their pottery. We could not have asked for more accommodating hosts.

Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelsee S.

13 May 2023

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

Great Stay!!

We stayed here for our wedding in St John - perfect size and location for me and my husband. Just a quick drive down to Cruz Bay and easy drive to get to beaches! Donald and family/crew were all very great to us!! Communication was top notch - they had a driver waiting at the airport for us, reserved spots on the ferry for us, picked us up from the ferry once we arrived to STJ, and took us to the ferry when we left. They are friendly and just a call/text away if you need anything at all! Thank you for everything!! We can’t wait to come back!

Stayed 11 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rob G.

31 Mar 2023

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

Peaceful getaway

Nestled in a hillside in Chocolate Hole near the Westin. Although the owner’s son lives in the lower level, we had all the privacy we needed. There is air conditioning but only used it at night in the bedroom. Fans were throughout the unit. The Schnell’s couldn’t have been nicer and Lucas, their son couldn’t have been more helpful. The terrace where we dined and hung out was a highlight.

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle W.

5 Apr 2022

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

Nice 2 bedroom

Overall, this was a nice place to stay. My daughter and I came for Spring Break and spend time with just the 2 of us. Donald picked us up from the ferry and took us when we departed. That was wonderful!The 2 bedroom was fully equipped for what we needed. Beach chairs provided which is always a plus. We had trouble renting a jeep and Donald came to the rescue of providing us a rental car. I can't imagine being on the island without one. The balcony was great to sip on coffee in the morning and have a cocktail in the afternoon. Very close to the grocery and close the town to shop and restaurants.

Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

Robert C., Liberty Hill

17 Feb 2022

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

Artistic Villa

This two bedroom villa was roomy, comfortable, well located and provided us with the ability to enjoy preparing some of our meals. The owner was very accommodating and helped us learn our way around the island. We had a very pleasant stay.

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

tim l.

16 Aug 2021

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

Awesomeness

The owners were amazing throughout our entire stay. I can’t thank them enough for offering the use of one of their vehicles when ours broke down. They also assisted with restaurant recommendations to some amazing locations. The accommodations were beyond clean. The owner has a pottery studio not far from the villa and you can see his work throughout the town. Such a great experience and stay. We will be back.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

3 Feb 2016

Great Time, Great Place, Great Hospitality!

We had a great time. It always goes by too quick. Can't wait to come back. I made sure I brought home a real estate book with me just so I can dream...haha. Thank you for the hospitality. We loved the villa and it worked perfectly for us. Everything we asked for was provided and more. Happy New Year and go Navy! Until next time, --NRG

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Kristi L., Minneapolis area, MN, USA

16 Mar 2015

Nice house

This was a very nice house to stay in. FYI: this was my 6th trip to St. John and we've stayed in a different place each time. This trip, we stayed with another couple. Our friends stayed in the "better" suite with the double doors to the veranda. Very cute room, and the pictures make it look very lovely. It is, but... the curtains needed to be shut all the time because someone lives downstairs and there was construction happening on the sidewalks around the place. There were people walking around often enough to mandate closed curtains and loss of the sunny room. There were no curtains on the bathroom so my friend had to tape a garbage bag up. (though someone did come and hang some curtains one day when we were out). The other bedroom was okay. Someone else complained that the bathroom needed updating. Either it had been or I thought it was fine. I do understand that updates don't happen in the VI like we are accustomed to in the states because material and labor cost so much there, so maybe I'm just more understanding. That being said, the peeling paint on the jaccuzi deck REALLY does need to be re-done. It's just bad. Also, we were told that the jacuzzi heats on a timer, but it was never (never) warm enough for us to use. The living areas are beautiful. The location is great as it is a very easy and quick drive into town, the roads/driveway is good.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Walter F., Dartmouth MA USA

13 Feb 2015

Great location

Great location. The villa is still a work in progress. One bedroom suite updated nicely. Great bathroom / shower. Double doors to veranda. the second suite is comfortable but needs updating. 2nd bedroom window screens are torn and windows need painting. Bathroom needs updating. Living area is very nice and kitchen very functionable. Wifi and TV worked well. Veranda needs new decking, as well as the jacuzzi deck. The jacuzzi deck was in bad shape. Beautiful morning sunrises, and view of chocolate hole. Easy 5 minute ride to Cruz Bay and main roads to beaches. The owner is extremely nice. We rented jeep from him and he arranged private taxi from air port and water taxi to St John. His art work is displayed throughout villa. Would love to see this again when al updates are complete.

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2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

2 bathrooms

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Bathroom 2

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Children

Events

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About the area

St. John

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Getting around

Restaurants

Frequently asked questions

Reviews

Exceptional

9.6/10

9.8/10

9.8/10

9.6/10

10/10

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Alan R.

Great stay at Ocean Garden

Alan R.

8/10 Good

Susan G.

A Beautiful Ocean Garden that could use a little TLC

Susan G.

10/10 Excellent

Carol L.

Excellent

Carol L.

10/10 Excellent

Matt

A Last Minute Stay handled perfectly!

Matt

8/10 Good

Kendalyn M., South Lyon

Not very friendly

Kendalyn M.

10/10 Excellent

Kit T.

We'll be back!

Kit T.

10/10 Excellent

Kelsee S.

Great Stay!!

Kelsee S.

10/10 Excellent

Rob G.

Peaceful getaway

Rob G.

10/10 Excellent

Michelle W.

Nice 2 bedroom

Michelle W.