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Hot Tub- Great for night stargazing.
Air Conditioned Master Bedroom
Living Area
Fully equipt kitchen
Majestice Mountain Range. View from Deck

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Parking available
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
AU$451
avg per night

Explore the area

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St John, Virgin Islands
  • Cruz Bay Beach
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Virgin Islands National Park
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Trunk Bay
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • West End (TOV-West End Seaplane Base)

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

Room

  • Ocean view
  • 139.4 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds
Price is AU$451 avg per night,

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About the area

St. John

Located in St. John, this guesthouse is in the mountains. While the natural beauty of Virgin Islands National Park and Cruz Bay Beach can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore Tortola Cruise Ship Port. Kayaking and snorkelling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and horse riding nearby.

What's nearby

  • Great Cruz Bay - 5 min drive - 2.9 km
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  • Virgin Islands National Park - 11 min drive - 5.1 km
  • Cinnamon Bay Beach - 20 min drive - 8.0 km
  • Trunk Bay - 21 min drive - 7.0 km

Getting around

  • St. Thomas (SPB-St. Thomas Seaplane Base) - 64 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪High Tide Bar & Seafood Grill - ‬10 min drive
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About this property

Romantic Villa

“Pine Cone Drive” is a beautifully cozy and comfortable West Indies style home located in quiet Skytop, Fish Bay St John. The six very large concrete Pine Cones that sit on the right side of the driveway inspired the house name. The house offers a very airy & open view to our majestic mountains and lowly valley. It also provides an average ocean view on the west side. One can sit in the covered deck and just enjoy the boats pass by. Occasionally, even a cruise ship can be seen. The house has a full kitchen, living and indoor dining area, open dining at the covered deck and full laundry. For the BBQ Master enthusiast, take command of the BBQ coop at the front yard.
There are two air conditioned bedrooms; each has its own bathroom. The master bedroom is very airy. It has several windows and a door that allows the guest to step directly into the covered deck and enjoy the natural environment. The bathroom is wonderful with sliding glass shower doors that sits on nicely crafted island style stonework. Guests have the choice of lining their outfits in either an armoire or a built in closet. The second bedroom is smaller but just as cozy, with its own sliding glass shower doors and island stonework. Each bedroom also has a fan and individual lamps for reading.
Kitchen utensils and appliances are provided. Bedroom linen, shower and beach towels are provided. Small coolers and beach chairs are provided. Guests may soak away all their worries as they relax in the beautiful 6 person hot tub; or just sun bathe on the lounge chairs at the hot tub deck as they sip a cold ice tea. You will be visited by several birds as you enjoy the view of the majestic mountain range.

Fish Bay is a very quiet neighborhood that has an active association, which enforces its rules and regulations. Peace of mind and relaxation is a trademark of this neighborhood.

Keywords: Away from it all, quiet, comfortable, peace of mind, clean and affordable

Property manager

Catherine Stephen
Premier Host

Amenities

Hot tub
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Parking available
Laundry

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 20
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Kids must be monitored by parent (s)
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
Pets are not allowed on the premise.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is not allow on the property

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
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and a deadbolt lock

Frequently asked questions

Is Romantic Villa pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Romantic Villa?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Romantic Villa?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Romantic Villa located?

This family-friendly St. John guesthouse is located in the mountains, within a 15-minute walk of Klein Bay and Rendezvous Bay. Virgin Islands National Park is 2.7 mi (4.3 km) away.

Romantic Villa Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 71 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 71 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 71 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Susan M.

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Location
Pine Cove Villa
Catherine was gracious and even though our flight and ferry ride over were delayed, she helped us with our jeep rental and then led us to the villa. It was very difficult to get to this place on the other side of the island and on top of a hill. We enjoyed the hot tub and the lovely covered deck overlooking the valley and the bay. The villa was disappointing… very old and dark decor with old furnishings. We appreciated the AC in the bedrooms and the water dispenser. She wanted to lock us out of the second bedroom because there were just two of us but we insisted we had booked two bedrooms for a reason!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kara F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful getaway house
My finacee and I loved our stay here. Everything you need in the kitchen is included. The bathroom has a blow dryer and a curling iron. There are even beach toys and beach chairs on the patio outside. All you need to bring is yourself and your clothes.The owner was sooo helpful and kind. If you're considering this place, do not hesitate. It's worth it.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely island home
The home was beautiful and roomy, clean and cozy. The hot tub was amazing. The host was very nice. The views are spectacular. Very relaxing. Bring your own spices. Cookware and food service items are dated. The place was awesome and I would stay here again. Very nice.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Gayle S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
gayle
Plenty of mosquitoes (to be expected) Comfortable lodging with air conditioning in the bedrooms only.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

James G., Washington

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
Disappointing Hosts and Property
I would classify this as an extremely budget lodging with hosts that cannot afford to keep it up. There were some broken window panes and screens that had fallen out. There was no door on the master bathroom, so no privacy. The owners locked the other bedroom and bathroom since there were only 2 people in the lodging. There were some security cameras on the outside of the house that faced into the indoor living spaces. The promised beach and snorkel gear was either falling apart and unusable or covered in sand and dirt with debris on the mouthpieces from previous guests. Only the bedroom is climate controlled, so the rest of the house was extremely hot even in February. The house was also filled with bugs because of the broken window pane and failing window screens. Several of the dishes were cracked or broken, and the kitchen supplies were old or lacking. Cooking was extremely difficult and the lack of a dishwasher and cleaning supplies made any kitchen work very laborious. The hosts will charge you if you leave any dirty dishes behind or don't take out the trash even though they don't provide anywhere to dispose of it. I would avoid unless it's your only option and you plan to eat out most meals.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Pine Cone Villa
We thoroughly enjoyed our week at Pine Cone Villa. This is our third time staying in St. John and our favorite house so far. The house is older and more rustic than others we’ve rented and it has a great summer cottage type vibe. The location is spectacular, high up in the hills of the national park but still close enough to Cruz Bay to make grocery runs and beach trips easily. The Siemen (hiking) Trail trailhead is a few hundred yards from the house and leads to the ruins of a sugar plantation. It’s possible to connect to the Reef Bay Trail if you are really ambitious. We were unable to rent a Jeep but the Toyota RAV4 had no problem tackling the steep, winding roads on the island. After a day of snorkeling or hiking we really enjoyed the hot tub.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Todd S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great experience and stay
The views were amazing and the house was very comfortable. We appreciated the owner's quick communication, water jug, and setting up/decorating a Christmas tree for the holidays. All the comforts of home in a tropical paradise. Thank you!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

corinne b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Serene
Property is exactly as described. Gorgeous views from the huge porch-we spent most of our waking hours there. Would stay again.
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house in the hills.
Very nice people to rent from. The house seems to only be used for rentals. Great view from the back porch. Having your morning coffee here, really puts you in a great place to start your day. Coming back and watching the sun go down over the hills will make your day complete. Plenty of space in the house. They have coolers and beach towels, toys, snorkel gear, chairs and more to use during your stay. I recommend renting a jeep for this house. It will be cheaper than trying to find taxis. It is far from town and built on a large hill. Don't turn the hot tub up past 98. I don't think the thermostat is right on it. I would book this place again and again. Enjoy...
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

marilyn j.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Paradise
This was our first trip to St John and this property made it special. We had everything we needed and our host was very accommodating. We will be back.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karen C., Franklin TN

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful week!
Catherine is a fabulous host and went above and beyond to help our stay be amazing! The home is beautiful and very well equipped! You will not be disappointed.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Donald P., LOUISVILLE, TN USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good location and delightful
Would rent it again.
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

james c., Eau Claire, WI, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet, serene, & great view
Everything was great. Beautiful villa, very clean and well maintained. If you want to get away from it all, this is your place.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2022

6/10 Okay

Tabetha M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice view of mountains and ocean but bare bones and stingy on basic needs
Some pros and cons. Great place to relax and rest after a big day out. It suited our needs for a place to stay in order to experience the island (in a pinch) The view was great of the valley and small view of the ocean. We were the second to last house up the hill so it was secluded and quite most of the time. Very peaceful area. While construction noise from a property down the hill didn’t bother us it may be a problem for some. It never woke us up and was absent on Sunday. It was not overly loud either just present. Cooking pans and storage containers are sparse. Very stingy with basic amenities. Due to water source being rain water collection, (assume the entire island is this way? )they asked us not to wash their linens, towels etc. but only gave 2 towels/cloths each, for our 7 day stay, then it was a hassle to communicate for 2 days to get extras. Only 1 kitchen towel for the week and some very worn out sponges for doing dishes no dish rags. We had to ask them to bring us some extra. Was toilet paper in both bathrooms (almost out)& 1 extra roll per bathroom & 1 roll of paper towels in kitchen, when asked for more they said they only give us enough to get us started & we have to provide any extra that we need for the week which was irritating. In the end they did bring only 1 more roll of toilet paper with the linens. It states there are beach chairs available but there were only 2 & some camping chairs which in our mind did not qualify as beach chairs. There were 4 in our party and when we asked for 2 more they wouldn’t bring them because they said people leave them at the beach or don’t bring them back. While it is unfortunate that people behave this way, If you’re not going to offer enough for all 4 guests it should not be on the listing. A/c in bedrooms worked well but had to share a remote. 1 didn’t work. Floors were very dirty. Within 30 mins. of getting out of the shower our feet would be black on the bottom. Dingy A couple coolers medium to large size and study. We felt like we had to make do with a lot of things while we were there instead of things being provided and making it easier. The 5 gal. of drinking water provided was much appreciated! We ran out 1 day before we left but we had some bottled water to get us by. 2 blanket rolls with pillows that were great at the beach. The hot tub was very clean! As others mentioned there are cameras around property. Not sure how we felt about that.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Claire Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous host and house
Catherine and her husband Leonard really made our stay! They are both very helpful and knowledgeable about the area. You need a jeep to get there, but the views are marvelous once you do. The house is very nice and tastefully done. There is beach gear and everything else you need for a wonderful stay.
Stayed 15 nights in Jun 2021

6/10 Okay

Jill B., Lafayette, USA

Liked: Listing accuracy
Disliked: Location
Beautiful island, remote location
Upon arriving on St. Thomas, I texted Catherine asking for the address of the property so we could plug it into our gps. The address she gave didn’t show up. Then I asked her if she was going to meet us at the car ferry (as the listing says) and she gave us directions of turning right at the tennis courts to meet a man that would take us to the cabin; the only problem being that we didn’t pass any tennis courts with the way they unloaded us from the ferry. We got extremely lost!!! I was able to reach her and she sent this man to meet us at the Westin to take us there. It was very rustic… almost like what you would stay in in the Smokey Mountains. It was so remote and the roads were so steep, our rental car would bottom out on the way to the VRBO!!! You should probably rent an SUV to stay there. Also, the traction control would kick in because the tires were slipping. We had a couple people honk at us because our little 4 cylinder rental car just wouldn’t go fast up those hills!! We made sure to be back at the condo by sunset since there are no street lights in the area, so we never got to experience the live music at night or any of the island at night for that matter. The island is in a drought right now, so we had to be conscious of flushing the toilet so we would be able to have water to shower (it’s all rainwater - so you CAN’T drink it!!). The hot tub was cloudy, so we didn’t get in it. Also, where you are in the shower, the neighbors could look right down from their parking spot through the windows & see my lady lumps!!! A covering over the window might be nice. The unit was listed as a 2 bedroom, 2 bath…. So that’s why we booked it. We like to have 2 bathrooms so we can each have our own restroom. But the other bedroom was locked, so we only got 1 bathroom too. 👎🏻 The lampshades in the master had mold on them. There are cameras outside and we were unaware of this when booking…. And the back door didn’t have a curtain on the window, so we couldn’t walk around in the cabin “comfortably” bc of the cameras. We had ants in the sink each morning. The wifi is slooooow. The view was gorgeous!!! But there was construction below that was loud.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Buck U.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing stay
We rented pinecone Villa not knowing much about Saint John without much expectations of the property because of the fair price. We were beyond pleased when we arrived.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Roxanne V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Pretty and peaceful
Welcomed personally by the villa owner who accompanied us to the villa snd showed us around. Beautiful deck to enjoy breakfast or other meals while looking out and watching the waves and boats out on the ocean. Little ways away from Cruz bay, but not to far when you wanted to dine out or needed groceries. Loved every minute of our stay.
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ross B., Appleton

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet nights on St. John
Very interesting driving on St. John! Our time at Pine Cone was very nice. Owner if very helpful with all our questions. She had her husband pick us up at the dock and drive us to our Jeep rental which they arranged for us. We stopped along the way to Star Market for groceries and led us to our rental. Took us a few days to get use to where it is because of driving on the island. Everything looks exactly like it does on the pictures. It was nice to have the kitchen all equipped. The linens and towels were nice. We had beach towels, chairs and blow up tubes for swimming. It was also nice to have a washer and dryer. The beaches were great for snorkeling, where we saw many assortments of fish and turtles! We did the hike to Waterlemon beach which is not that easy since you are walking on stones etc. The other hike was on the Lind trail which took us to Solomon Beach. That was more difficult because it is through roots of trees, rocks and a steeper incline. But all worth it. We hit every beach we could and they were all amazing. Our favorite place to have a drink and sandwich was the Beach Bar. Had to have a Pain Killer! We liked the food at Sun Dog cafe and we also ate at Greengos .I would highly recommend Pine Cone. We had a great time on St. John and had a great host!
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Paul C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Happy customer
Very comfortable house very clean has snorkel equipment chairs umbrellas
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Laura H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fun week on St. John
Very nice bedrooms, common spaces, and deck on this home. Very responsive handling of water flow issue. Only island negatives were challenging driving and biting bugs.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

David H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great rental property!!
My girlfriend and I stayed here for 11 nights in March. We loved every minute of our stay the house was spotless when we arrived and was very accommodating with everything you would need to cook or stuff for the beach. The bed was comfortable location was great and the owner was very helpful. We also rented a jeep from Catherine and that went just as smoothly. One of the greatest things of this location is if you walk from the house up the hill there's an entrance to a trail that brings you to the Sieban ruins with the beautiful baobab tree all walking distance from the house!! Can't wait to return

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Vacation
We had a blast but do know that only the bedrooms have a/c...not in den or kitchen...very hot and humid without a/c. Hot tub was awesome!
Stayed 9 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Seth C.

Great place about 12 minutes from Cruz Bay downtown
My wife and I stayed here the last full week of May. While a winding drive from downtown (most of St John is hilly), it's a great place to come back to after snorkeling (enough beaches to go to a different 1 each day). Master bedroom: solid A/C unit + nice sized TV. Plenty of storage for clothes + nice size bathroom attached (albeit with no door). A washer/dryer room allowed us to take 1/2 the clothes we normally would. A deck wraps around back side of house, offering a view of Fish Bay from the 4-person patio dining table. The long stretch of deck faced the mountains (normally lush, but not now due to an extended rain drought). On the back side of deck is a wonderful 6+ person hot tub + lounge chairs. The kitchen/living room/dining area was nice sized and open, with plenty of seating. Kitchen was furnished with all the utensils needed to dine. We used the grill once. It's not the fastest to heat up but did fine for cooking steaks we got at 1 of 2 grocery stores. While kitchen/living room/dining area is not air conditioned, the fan in the living room area + all the windows did a nice job of keeping up good air flow. We did not see the extra bedroom as it was locked, so we can't comment on how it compares to the master. All you need for the beach in way of coolers (plus a small ice pack), chairs, towels, umbrellas and even inflatables is in the house. For TV/internet/cell: wireless was decent (not sure for streaming), AT&T cell phone service worked and there is cable w/high def channels. As to noise: it was pretty quiet. Yes, as it is high up, sounds did carry from neighbors and even those in the valley below, but everyone seemed respectful. Advice: rent a vehicle (a jeep suggested)! There are plenty of options. We suggest parking at the top of the driveway, like most residents do. And take it slow on the dips in the road once you reach road at bottom of Sky Top Drive. Wow! On your way in to town, there are 2 gas stations. Stay in good shape on gas, especially if you go to the other side of the island (Coral Bay), where there is NO gas station. Food: we stopped a lot at Star Fish Market on our way to a beach. They have great wraps, big enough for 2, plus nice bakery and many other items for dining. There is a second market closer to the Westin, but we prefer Star Fish. For dining, we're not fancy: great beers/happy hour at Tap Room, enjoyed Gringos for Mexican & High Tide for conch fritters + sunset watching. We'll be back!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Janice V.

Pine Cone on Skytop was a wonderful way to experience St John's
The home was lovely and very comfortable. We ate our breakfasts and most of our dinners at the house on the deck. The view of Fish Bay from the deck is unbelievable. If there wasn't so much else that we wanted to do on St John, I could've sat on the deck all day. In the evenings we enjoyed watching the stars and listening to the night sounds. We also used the hot tub a few times which was very nice. Catherine is a great host. We picked up a rental car in Cruz Bay and she met us down the block from the rental store (a few steps away) and led us to the house. Catherine is very responsive to any questions we had.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2019