10/10 Excellent
Rob G.
5 Apr 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Just what we needed!
Rob G.
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2025
Entire home
Private Pool overlooking ocean, large deck on Estate Property. Great Privacy.
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 4167.2 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area
St. John, United States Virgin Islands
- Great Cruz Bay14 min walk
- Cruz Bay Beach7 min drive
- Trunk Bay19 min drive
- West End (TOV-West End Seaplane Base)
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom
Bathroom 1
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Bathroom 2
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Bathroom 3
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Private Pool overlooking ocean, large deck on Estate Property. Great Privacy.
The villa has a swimming pool, expanded deck with Pergola, and an outside eating area you can enjoy while looking at the beautiful ocean waters of Hart Bay.
We are located on St. John’s beautiful south shore, Pura Vida (Pure Life), is a beautiful island home and private estate situated on 1.5 acres. The villa is surrounded by a profusion of native landscaping and historical Dutch ruins. Our villa's plateau location makes for lots of lovely island breezes with wonderful ocean views of Hart Bay and Chocolate Hole Bay.
Pura Vida boasts a wonderful floor plan and a downright glorious screened sitting area where you can sit and enjoy a good book or a nap. The two bedroom suites are private and tastefully appointed with all new furnishings and air conditioning for warm nights. Each bedroom has an en suite bathroom with tiled showers and glass walls, which will make you feel right at home.
Great for two couples or a family of four!
An easy drive from town and top-notch beaches, Pura Vida is an excellent choice for experiencing St. John. Returning home after a long day in the sun, you can cool down in the brand new pool, or have a cocktail on the expanded deck, under the Pergola, or relax in the comfortable great room, prepare an island specialty dinner in the fully loaded kitchen, or enjoy a cool drink in the breeze while you watch the beautiful sunsets of St. John before rolling down the hill for a taste of Cruz Bay’s laid back night life.
Explore the 1.5 acres of history on this one-of-a-kind property. Imagine life in the 1700's as you explore the ruins and many fascinating aspects of this property. With a 270 degree view of water, this property is unlike any other.
Sit in the screened porch and watch hummingbirds explore the native vegetation, enjoy the community of iguanas that peacefully traverse the landscape and live in harmony at Pura Vida.
Additionally, the Chocolate Hole Community has a wonderful walking/hiking trail to Hart Bay. Just past our driveway (around the bend) there is a path on the left that will lead you through the canopy of trees to the beach. Take your coffee and stroll through the woods until you reach the beach with it's beautiful gentle breezes.
We are located on St. John’s beautiful south shore, Pura Vida (Pure Life), is a beautiful island home and private estate situated on 1.5 acres. The villa is surrounded by a profusion of native landscaping and historical Dutch ruins. Our villa's plateau location makes for lots of lovely island breezes with wonderful ocean views of Hart Bay and Chocolate Hole Bay.
Pura Vida boasts a wonderful floor plan and a downright glorious screened sitting area where you can sit and enjoy a good book or a nap. The two bedroom suites are private and tastefully appointed with all new furnishings and air conditioning for warm nights. Each bedroom has an en suite bathroom with tiled showers and glass walls, which will make you feel right at home.
Great for two couples or a family of four!
An easy drive from town and top-notch beaches, Pura Vida is an excellent choice for experiencing St. John. Returning home after a long day in the sun, you can cool down in the brand new pool, or have a cocktail on the expanded deck, under the Pergola, or relax in the comfortable great room, prepare an island specialty dinner in the fully loaded kitchen, or enjoy a cool drink in the breeze while you watch the beautiful sunsets of St. John before rolling down the hill for a taste of Cruz Bay’s laid back night life.
Explore the 1.5 acres of history on this one-of-a-kind property. Imagine life in the 1700's as you explore the ruins and many fascinating aspects of this property. With a 270 degree view of water, this property is unlike any other.
Sit in the screened porch and watch hummingbirds explore the native vegetation, enjoy the community of iguanas that peacefully traverse the landscape and live in harmony at Pura Vida.
Additionally, the Chocolate Hole Community has a wonderful walking/hiking trail to Hart Bay. Just past our driveway (around the bend) there is a path on the left that will lead you through the canopy of trees to the beach. Take your coffee and stroll through the woods until you reach the beach with it's beautiful gentle breezes.
Property manager
John & Maura Kelly
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Languages
English
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Children
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Events
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Pets
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About the area
St. John
Located in St. John, this villa is on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Virgin Islands National Park and Cruz Bay Beach. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
St. John, United States Virgin Islands
What's nearby
- Chocolate Hole - 4 min walk - 0.3 km
- Great Cruz Bay - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
- Cruz Bay Beach - 7 min drive - 3.0 km
- Virgin Islands National Park - 7 min drive - 3.1 km
- Trunk Bay - 19 min drive - 7.5 km
Getting around
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
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Reviews
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Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Kenneth L.
15 Mar 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent
Kenneth L.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Cynthia W.
6 Apr 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our Second Visit
Cynthia W.
Stayed 11 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Pat L.
1 Mar 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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Pat L.
Stayed 23 nights in Feb 2025
10/10 Excellent
Lukas S.
18 Nov 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet comfortable place to stay
Lukas S.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
peter k.
27 Jan 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Paradise
peter k.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025
10/10 Excellent
Vicki P.
29 Jan 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Villa was wonderful!
Vicki P.
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2025
10/10 Excellent
Phil P.
15 Nov 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
St John’s vacation
Phil P.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Christina M.
2 Dec 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing vacation
Christina M.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024
8/10 Good
Heather B.
8 Jan 2025
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Beautiful vacation
Heather B.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
James F.
6 Oct 2024
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Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2024
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7 Feb 2025
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Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025
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10 July 2024
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JoEllen R.
31 July 2024
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Beautiful, Clean, well located home
JoEllen R.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Xander A.
15 May 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Really lovely property!!
Xander A.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023
10/10 Excellent
Craig H.
24 Mar 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great vacation
Craig H.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023
10/10 Excellent
Angela E.
20 Mar 2024
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Highly recommended
Angela E.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024
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Michael E.
18 Jan 2023
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Michael E.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2023
10/10 Excellent
Bob M.
23 Dec 2023
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Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023
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2 Jan 2021
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Stayed 15 nights in Dec 2020
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24 Oct 2024
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16 Mar 2023
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Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
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Miranda Y.
23 June 2023
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Wonderful
Miranda Y.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Timothy M.
21 Sept 2023
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Robin W.
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About the host
Hosted by John & Maura Kelly
After finding St. John several years ago on an anniversary trip - and falling in love immediately - we were thrilled to purchase this wonderful and historic home in Chocolate Hole. Our villa is set on an extremely unique piece of property, with tremendous privacy, yet fantastic ocean views as well.
We live in Myrtle Beach, SC and have 8 children together - all 8 are now in college or beyond. We travel to St. John as frequently as we can as this is our favorite place in the world!
We love our Island home and we know you will love it also. We are particularly excited to have built a pool on our property - a dream we've had since purchasing it in 2013.
John & Maura Kelly
We live in Myrtle Beach, SC and have 8 children together - all 8 are now in college or beyond. We travel to St. John as frequently as we can as this is our favorite place in the world!
We love our Island home and we know you will love it also. We are particularly excited to have built a pool on our property - a dream we've had since purchasing it in 2013.
John & Maura Kelly
Why they chose this property
We chose this property because it is extremely unique for St. John. While all properties are beautiful on this island, this house caught our attention immediately as we drove up the long driveway, past the historic ruins to the expansive yard and surroundings. It is truly a private sanctuary in which to enjoy the island and all it has to offer. Additionally, the location is absolutely ideal for getting to Cruz Bay and the North Shore beaches.
What makes this property unique
The open floor plan is ideal for a gathering or simply relaxing and viewing the ocean. Enjoy the walking trail to Hart Bay. The screened sitting area is ideal for a late afternoon cocktail, for sitting and enjoying a book, or for taking a nice nap while enjoying glorious breezes and viewing the lovely landscaping. It's a very quick trip to Cruz Bay - great for an evening of dinner or activity. The house is equipped with everything you will need for a wonderful vacation - beach chairs, coolers, snorkel equipment, and a fully stocked kitchen in which you can prepare any meal of your choosing.
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