Francis Bay Estate: Luxury Villa! Pool! Walk To The Beach!

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8.8

Excellent

5 bedrooms5+ bathroomsSleeps 100 sq m

Popular amenities

Pool

Barbecue grill

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Ocean view

Explore the area

Mary Point, St John

Virgin Islands National Park5 min drive
Cinnamon Bay Beach10 min drive
Trunk Bay15 min drive
St. Thomas (STT-Cyril E. King)96 min drive

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

5 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Bathroom 4

Bathroom 5

Bathroom 6

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

About this property

Francis Bay Estate is one of very few villas on St. John that is walking distance from the North Shore beaches – and that’s not the only thing that will make your stay here one of a kind.

Francis Bay Estate is as luxurious as they come. Five elegant, air-conditioned bedroom suites look out onto the spacious, sun-drenched pool deck. Ideal for a happy hour float, cocktail in hand, the pool looks out over Francis Bay, where you’ll see the sun sink beneath the horizon in the most incredible sunset of your life.

Speaking of Francis Bay, it’s a few minute’s walk down the road and just off the beaten path enough that it’s often the least crowded beach on the North Shore. Round out your island experience by rolling over the hill into Coral Bay for a delicious meal, some live music, and an unforgettable island experience.

Property manager

Catered To Vacation Homes

Premier Host

Languages

English, French, Spanish

Amenities

Pool

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Ocean view

Barbecue grill

Ocean view

Pool

Kitchen

Washer

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

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

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 near the beach, this villa is in Maho Bay Quarter, a neighbourhood in St. John. While the natural beauty of Virgin Islands National Park and Cinnamon Bay Beach can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore Tortola Cruise Ship Port. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and sailing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours and hiking/biking trails.

Mary Point, St John

What's nearby

Cinnamon Bay - 5 min drive
Virgin Islands National Park - 5 min drive
Maho Beach - 7 min drive
Cinnamon Bay Beach - 10 min drive
Trunk Bay - 15 min drive

Getting around

St. Thomas (SPB-St. Thomas Seaplane Base) - 79 min drive

Restaurants

‪Cruz Bay Landing - ‬24 min drive
‪Tap & Still - ‬24 min drive
‪Skinny Legs - ‬8 min drive
‪The Windmill Bar - ‬19 min drive
‪Greengo’s - ‬24 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Francis Bay Estate: Luxury Villa! Pool! Walk To The Beach! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Francis Bay Estate: Luxury Villa! Pool! Walk To The Beach!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Francis Bay Estate: Luxury Villa! Pool! Walk To The Beach!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Francis Bay Estate: Luxury Villa! Pool! Walk To The Beach! located?

Located in Maho Bay Quarter, this villa is 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Francis Bay and 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Virgin Islands National Park. Virgin Islands Coral Reef National Monument and Little Maho Bay are also within 10 minutes.

8.8

Excellent

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

8.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

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8/10 Good

Elizabeth S.

1 July 2024

Beautiful Villa

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We have been renting villas on St. John for more than a decade. This was by far the cleanest property we have ever been to. It is beautiful, quiet and well-maintained. It is worth noting that the air conditioning is only in the bedrooms. The kitchen and living room can become, quite hot at sunset. The location and ability to walk to the beach was wonderful.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

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8/10 Good

Chris C.

3 June 2024

16 Times to STJ

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We’ve stayed in a wide variety of homes on STJ and this was among the nicest. The location, pool and large, air-conditioned bedrooms stand out. Walking distance to the best beach on STJ is hard to rival. It was also a quick trip to Colombo’s for an afternoon smoothie, or into Coral Bay for dinner at Rhumb Lines, or for shopping. The relentless, thick mosquitos were tough to manage. The great room was simply too hot, with underpowered fans, to use except for a quick dinner. The pool deck could benefit from more furnishings like an outdoor living room or dining to escape the heat and manage the insects. We would consider staying here again, but may pick a cooler month and bring extra insect repellant. Upgrades would help.

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8/10 Good

Micah Z.

16 May 2024

Fun week on St John

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was somewhat unhappy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The property is gorgeous. The main house with the kitchen, dining, & living area are not air conditioned so consider this as this is the main area for gathering as a group. The mosquitos will be out in full force being in the national park so come prepared. Do not stay out at the beach after 4pm because of the no see ums. Do some research before you come so you come with the proper essential oils to keep the no see ups at bay. The food on the island was fantastic. The house is about 25 minutes from Cruz bay & about 15 minutes from coral bay so you will need a taxi or have to drive for restaurants & markets. The property is fabulous.

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4/10 Poor

Maureen L.

4 Mar 2024

Fantastic location but missed the mark

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: My family & I have traveled to STJ every year since 1983. We have always rented homes in different bays to explore and experience different views. We have almost always booked with CATERED TO. We have found their recommendations to be for the most part honest and helpful. Our favorite has been “SEAS EDGE” - no longer for rent. We just returned back to New Hampshire from a 10 day stay at the “Francis Bay Estates” and I’ll first highlight the best things about this home followed by some things that simply missed the mark. Pros: private, safe, incredible views, walking distance to the beach, expansive patio, AC in all bedrooms, clean, beautiful pantry with anything a person would need, plenty of room, so many birds and different types of plants & flowers, plenty of room to park, the pool was clean and not to far driving to other beaches/restaurants. Cons: tons of mosquitos!! We all left with bite marks from head to toe despite keeping all the main doors shut. No shallow end in the pool: this is not a place to bring children or anyone who cannot swim. No luggage racks in any bedroom. We kept suitcases on the floors and my father who paid for the house struggled a lot trying to get his clothing. I’ve never stayed at a house without a place to put your luggage. Also, the light got the pool is broken, we wanted to swim at night and could not get the pool light to work. The long staircase to the pool is not lit up and again my elderly father who paid for the house could not get to the pool safely. Another thing not mentioned to my father when he booked was that right in front of us, a house was being built. This likely would have affected our decision as to which house we stayed at. Almost every day the builders were there. We did enjoy the view but are disappointed in the the small but important details missed at this home especially given the price my father paid.

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6/10 Okay

Brent V.

27 Aug 2023

Just OK

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was very happy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The property is stunning, I will say that. Little miscommunication in the beginning meeting the host to let us in caused a couple hours delay. Biggest issue was the torn screens. We had several bugs in the main area at night and could not even sit in there. We had to retire to the bedrooms. One bedroom had centipedes a couple of times along with a frog or two. Others also had bugs. It is in the middle of the jungle so I understand. Just was not that comfortable having to deal with all the bugs at night. One bathroom had a water leak I'm the ceiling so you could hear dripping at night. Place just needs some TLC to get up to par in my opinion.

10/10 Excellent

Kyle L.

25 May 2023

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St. John Francis Bay 2023

The property is secluded but only 10 min from Maho bay where you will see the sea turtles in abundance. The property is excellent for a party of 8 and the common room was very spacious. We all loved the property and enjoyed the most beautiful sunsets. We will be definitely back

Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

David S.

2 Apr 2023

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Fantastic

Quiet and peaceful. Highly recommend St Francis

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

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10/10 Excellent

Judy C.

8 Feb 2023

A Wonderful Winter Getaway

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: In addition to being in a beautiful location, the house was a perfect fit for our extended family. There was plenty of space for everyone to spread out, as well as common areas where we shared our time. Francis Bay was just a short walk away, and the view from the patio area was spectacular! We did have a problem with the water pump on our last day, but Catered To was prompt in their response. Desmond showed up shortly after we called in the problem, and worked all that afternoon to fix it. He did a fantastic job! Thanks, Desmond! The house itself was very clean and comfortable, and we liked the location. Very quiet, yet not too far from both Coral Bay and Cruz Bay. I would absolutely consider this house for future vacations to St. John.

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8/10 Good

Nina R., Ohio, USA

15 Dec 2022

Beautiful home

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This is a beautiful home very close to Francis beach, which was wonderful. Very private and natural location, lends to a little more wildlife around than other villas we’ve stayed at. Rooms were all very nice and beds were comfortable, it fit our two families with four adults and five teen kids very well. We had a few minor issues with Wi-Fi and such, but Catered To was very quick to come help and fix them. The washer and dryer are absolutely tiny, so I don’t plan on doing a lot of laundry, pack accordingly. But definitely stay here again.

8/10 Good

Patricia B.

22 July 2022

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

Beautiful Home

The property was beautiful the home was decorated lovely and the kitchen was well stocked with all utensils one would need. The beach close by was perfect for our family. The only negative issue the living, dinning and kitchen area was not air conditioned. In the afternoon this area became warm and uncomfortable especially when we were cooking and eating. Due to this problem the area was not used to it’s full potential.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

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10/10 Excellent

Dwane B.

7 June 2022

Fabulous stay at Francis Bay Estate (St. John, USVI)

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10/10 Excellent

Gerard C.

28 Mar 2022

Francis Bay Estate

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This villa is even better than it appears on the website. Catered To was extremely helpful when we left an item behind in assisting us with getting it shipped home.

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10/10 Excellent

Barb P.

16 Mar 2022

What a fabulous vacation!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Our extended family of 10, including 3 kids, had a fabulous time at this property! It was more than we had hoped for. The living area was more spacious than photos indicate and fans were more than adequate. No a/c needed. Bedrooms beautiful and pool fantastic!

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10/10 Excellent

Chris V.

3 Jan 2021

AWESOME

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2020

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10/10 Excellent

Doug B.

28 Nov 2020

A family reunion with our 4 kids and their spouses.

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We love to snorkel and enjoy nature. My wife and I have been to St. John many times before and we wanted to share this beautiful experience with our adult kids. The rental house is perfectly located in nature and away from most of the development. The house allows each couple wonderful privacy in their individual suites. The great room was perfect for preparing and eating meals and visiting. The pool area was very nice for relaxing.