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2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

Beach view

Washer

Pool

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Check-in time

3:00 PM

Check-out time

10:00 AM

Explore the area

St John

Cruz Bay Beach7 min drive
Honeymoon Beach9 min drive
Trunk Bay18 min drive
St. Thomas (STT-Cyril E. King)68 min drive

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10/10 Excellent

House was very nice, and a great location. When we booked we noticed someone complained that owners lived onsite. I was ...

nicole j.

Mar 19, 2024

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bay Room

1 King Bed

Garden Room

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Villa Chez Shell ~ Enjoy Sunsets Over Great Cruz Bay! NEW LOWER RATES

Villa Chez Shell is a two bedroom Pool Villa located near the Westin Resort in Great Cruz Bay and is just 5 minutes from downtown Cruz Bay.

Enjoy evening sunsets over Great Cruz Bay and the twinkling lights of St. Thomas once the sun has set for the evening.

The home has two Master Suites each with en-suite Master Baths with custom showers. The entire home has beautiful quarry stone floors imported from the Middle East.

The main entrance at Chez Shell is graced by Old Chicago Brick walkways and tropical gardens bordered with palm trees, fragrant frangipani flowers, tree orchids and other tropical foliage.

Once you step inside the front entry, the well-appointed great room opens up before you. A view of Great Cruz Bay and beyond soothe your senses. Proceed through the great room and enter the completely Screened Outdoor Living Area.

Beyond the Screened Outdoor Living Area is a Sun Deck with a table for outdoor dining and the view of Great Cruz Bay, the Sandy Beach and Swaying Palm Trees at the Westin Beach Resort.

The Screened in Porch area is a great spot to read a book or enjoy evening conversations over cocktails while the sun sets in the distance. Just off the kitchen/dining area you step out to the brand new 20 X 35 pool veranda featuring classic Old Chicago Brick Pavered sun deck and native stone walls overlooking Great Cruz Bay and St. Thomas Beyond.

Every room is appointed with plenty of windows to ensure that you enjoy both gorgeous ocean/harbor views and garden views regardless of where you rest.

Preparing meals in Chez Shell's well-equipped kitchen is a pleasure with plenty of lighting, great airflow and ample space to prepare your meals. Dine inside adjacent to the kitchen or outdoors on the Sun Deck. There is comfortable seating for six at the either of the indoor or outdoor dining tables with views of the Ocean/Harbor and the Island of St. Thomas.

It is a wonderful Villa for families with inside access to both of the Master Bedroom Suites directly from the Great Room. The Master Suites are air conditioned, one with garden views and one with views of Great Cruz Bay Harbor and the Ocean beyond.

Chez Shell also has multiple living spaces inside and out so you may enjoy the active harbor views and sunset views towards St Thomas from many different areas.

The decor is warm and inviting and in tune with Caribbean Style living. Most of the furnishings are from India, Bali, the Southwest United States which includes various antiques from around the world. Chez Shell was totally remodeled in 2007 by a talented builder out of New Mexico.

The house is just a short 5-minute walk to the beaches at Great Cruz Bay and Chocolate Hole and a short drive to the famous North Shore Beaches.

If you enjoy colorful awesome sunsets over the water, a convenient location and a beautiful place to stay, you'll find your perfect vacation waiting at Chez Shell

Should you have questions or would like to make a reservation the preferred method is via phone as emailing thru VRBO sometimes takes over 24 hours to reach us.

Keywords: pool villa, westin resort, beach access, sunset view, ocean view, close to town, two bedroom, privacy, vacation villa, Sail boats, bay view, pool villa, 2 bedroom

Property manager

Sheree and Scott York

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Pool

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 26

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 13–17

Children ages 12 & up welcome

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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

St. John

This villa is located in St. John. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Virgin Islands National Park and Honeymoon Beach. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking, scuba diving and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking.

St John

What's nearby

Great Cruz Bay - 4 min walk
Cruz Bay Beach - 7 min drive
Virgin Islands National Park - 7 min drive
Honeymoon Beach - 9 min drive
Trunk Bay - 18 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

‪High Tide Bar & Seafood Grill - ‬6 min drive
‪Cruz Bay Landing - ‬6 min drive
‪Beach Bar - ‬7 min drive
‪Lovango Rum Bar - ‬7 min drive
‪Tap & Still - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Villa Chez Shell ~ Enjoy Sunsets Over Great Cruz Bay! NEW LOWER RATES have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Villa Chez Shell ~ Enjoy Sunsets Over Great Cruz Bay! NEW LOWER RATES pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Villa Chez Shell ~ Enjoy Sunsets Over Great Cruz Bay! NEW LOWER RATES?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Villa Chez Shell ~ Enjoy Sunsets Over Great Cruz Bay! NEW LOWER RATES?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Villa Chez Shell ~ Enjoy Sunsets Over Great Cruz Bay! NEW LOWER RATES located?

Situated in St. John, this villa is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Great Cruz Bay and 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Virgin Islands National Park. Chocolate Hole Beach and Chocolate Hole are also within 1 mile (2 km).

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl K.

26 June 2024

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

Loved Villa Chez She’ll!

Loved everything about this property! Perfect for 2 couples, with each bedroom having its own bath. Beautiful views, awesome pool. What’s not to love?! Definitely would stay here again!

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Dana E.

13 June 2024

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

Beaches and AC oh my

The property is conveniently located near the car ferry and Cruz Bay. You definitely need a Jeep. The steep incline from the parking lot was a little precarious at night. Power outages at night were brutal, with still hot air. Do yourself a favor and read up on updates. We didn't think they would be overnight, but they were to no fault of anyone. We hope for the future of the island that it gets remedied quickly. House has all you need, but AC a must during June

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris B.

23 Apr 2024

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

Perfect location, amazing views

Villa Chex Shell is the perfect spot for two couples. It's located a short drive from downtown on a secluded road overlooking Great Cruz Bay and the Westin. Perfect size for two couples, private pool with oversized patio and views forever. This is out second stay and the villa and won't be our last. Sheree is a great host and provides beach towels, chairs and a cooler for your day trips. Highly recommend!

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristina S.

5 Apr 2024

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

Wonderful week!

Beautiful home with the most incredible views. The house was well appointed with everything you need - including beach chairs and a cooler. Close to great restaurants in town while still being in a quiet neighborhood. Construction next door was a non-issue given all the greenery surrounding the house. We enjoyed our stay and would definitely return.

Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

nicole j.

19 Mar 2024

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

Great Spot

House was very nice, and a great location. When we booked we noticed someone complained that owners lived onsite. I was a little concerned with this just because we like privacy. But I can confirm this is a complete non-issue. Their unit is below the main house. I’m pretty sure there is an entrance on the other side of the house they use that you almost can’t even tell is there. The pool and outdoor space is completely private, they can’t even see it from their unit since it’s below. They aren’t using the pool or anything while you are there. I only took off one star on the communication rating not because they didn’t communicate well but unless I missed something, email was the only way to communicate when on the island. My email didn’t load well so having a cell to text if there was something urgent would have been nice. But it wasn’t actually necessary. So not really a complaint just a suggestion! And I do understand if they don’t want to share their cell. I would recommend the house and go back for sure. There is a house being built next door. Someone mentioned that. While we did hear it a little. It was never really early or late. So unless you are just sitting at the house all day I can’t see it being a big deal. Who wants to sit at a house all day anyways when you are in St John?!

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason C.

5 Mar 2024

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

Little piece of Heaven.

Breath taking views of St. John, very clean and spacious house.

Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandra S.

29 Feb 2024

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

Gorgeous view

Chez Shell is exactly as represented from the pictures and description on VRBO. Two master bedrooms made it nice for two couples. The view from the great room and outsides spaces is spectacular! An afternoon at the pool is beautiful if you don’t feel like driving to one of the incredible beaches. Downtown Cruz Bay is a short ride away for drinks or dinner out. The only negative was the home being built right next door. It was loud some days and construction vehicles made parking a challenge.

Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

gary M.

11 Feb 2024

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

Back in St. John USVI

Great view, very cute interior, pool area was beautiful. It was hard to find, they need a sign at the end of the driveway and some description of how to get to the driveway from Great Cruz Bay Road.

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy B.

1 Feb 2024

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

Beautiful views and great location

The views are beautiful from sunrise to sundown. Villa Chez Shell is located just past the Westin, less than 5 minutes to the market and less than 10 minutes to Cruz Bay. Two bedrooms, both with en-suite bathrooms, are ideal for couples.

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Danielle S.

10 Jan 2024

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

Absolutely lovely

It was a great location and a peaceful,relaxing way to enjoy the beaches of St. John!

Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gretchen B.

25 Nov 2023

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

Vacation

Great place with an amazing view. Close to everything

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Vicki C.

7 Aug 2023

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

Disliked: Communication

Chez Shell

House is Lovely. The view .... fabulous. The dip pool was used a lot. Lush landscaping. Great location. Well appointed kitchen. We were there while it was hot, so, understand there is No AC in living/ kitchen area. Bedrooms were the only relief from the heat. Not much of a breeze to help with heat or mosquitoes. Lots of ceiling fans, but not all run at the same speed. Just know its hot.... we were there 7/28-8/6. Island beaches are so beautiful. Small town, friendly locals. I will be back.

Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stefani M., Eagle, ID, USA

28 June 2023

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Perfection

We so enjoyed our stay at Chez Shell! The home is lovely with every detail considered from the comfortable beds to tasteful decor. The home is located close to town, the view from the pool is perfect and the iguanas in the trees were entertaining. The welcome basket was a fun surprise, so thoughtful. Thank you for sharing your home with us, we would love to visit again.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Caitlin H., Bedford, USA

15 May 2023

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

Beautiful view

We had a wonderful trip! We weren’t aware the hosts live underneath the villa - however, that was a non event. We didn’t see or hear them the entire time so if that is a question mark for you - it shouldn’t be. House was great - clean and well appointed. Kitchen had all the basics. Pool was wonderful but sun cooked! Great umbrella in the pool area for shade. I don’t normally rent villas that aren’t fully AC. This place was awesome but the bedrooms being only AC was tough for us. We knew it coming in but the main area having screens only held a lot of warm air that didn’t move as quickly throughout the days. The bedrooms could get ice cold however, so going in there to cool off and then to sleep were a great reset. All in all a beautiful spot. We love Great Cruz view and it’s such an easy drive from town.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jay N.

4 May 2023

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

Wonderful Property

Great experience, location and villa.

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Harry Q.

9 Apr 2023

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

Relax & Unwind at Chez Shell

We had a great time on St. John while staying at Chez Shell. The villa was great and had everything we needed, including a wonderful sunset view! We enjoyed the pool and deck areas with their great views. The screened living area allowed us to feel the breezes and enjoy the view, yet be out of the sun. The location made it easy to get into Cruz Bay and to the beaches using the jeep we rented. Our thanks to the owners!

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Stephanie G.

1 Feb 2023

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

All for the view

My family of 4 stayed here the 1st week of the New Year. The view is spectacular, pool is nice but not heated so really only useable when the sun is out in full. The home is very spacious for a small family and the kitchen, appliances and accessories are adequate. What we weren’t expecting was to have the hosts living there all week in the lower level. Granted their apartment is not a part of the listing, however, it should absolutely be disclosed to the renters that they will be living at the property with you! It really took away from our sense of privacy which is the whole point of a vrbo vs a condo or hotel. The house was clean where it really mattered, baths kitchen etc but base boards, ceiling fans and light fixtures and under furniture were quite dusty and even with some cob webs. unappealing and not acceptable for the price of the rental and cleaning. We did not call anyone back because some of us hardly ever left the villa and did but want the intrusion. I don’t believe other renters were even aware they had company in the lower level because they do stay out of sight as much as possible and out of your way. Probably my biggest complaint was you have to drive your own trash well into town (and instructions were to do that every single day although we found that unnecessary.) we took the kitchen trash a couple of times when it got full, but having to take even a day’s trash with you upon check out is challenging with all the luggage. Hosts should take it!!!!

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Thomas W.

28 Jan 2023

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

19 night stay of pure relaxation.

Chez Shell is perfectly located and everything is 5 to 9 minutes away. We ate out 1/2 the time and grilled at the Villa the other 1/2. The Kitchen has everything you could ask for. We even found a crock pot and made a recipe in that while we enjoyed the pool. The views are amazing. You will not be disappointed with the property. We plan on returning again in the future.

Stayed 19 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steve R.

25 Dec 2022

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

Beautiful property with amazing views

We had a great week at the Villa Chez Shell. Property was beautiful with amazing views of Great Cruz Bay for morning coffee or afternoon cocktails and pool time. Close to town and National Park. We will definitely consider returning upon our next trip to St. John

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Pam H.

27 Nov 2022

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

Our stay, the villa and the host were all wonderful!

Very east

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carin P.

17 Nov 2022

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Slice of paradise close to town

This is our third time at Chez Shell Villa and it never fails to please. The views of Great Cruz Bay and beyond are breathtaking. The house is well stocked with all kitchen utensils you could need for a dinner prepared in. The pool is private and overlooks beautiful views of Great Cruz Bay. It has a lovely deck that offers impressive views. It is very clean and tastefully decorated. It is only about a 5-6 minute drive into town. Sheree handled all of our needs and was a great host. We hope to be back soon!

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brian B.

18 Oct 2022

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Fantastic

Wish I could come back and stay again soon. Love the place, love the island and loved the people.

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Luis N.

18 Aug 2022

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

Wonderful house in a fantastic location

Superb experience! The house is just like in the photos: well preserved and equipped, with a fantastic location. Clearly to come back and recommend. Two suggestions to the owners and a note (not jeopardizing the 5 stars classification): to put a hard shade in the balcony, as the living room gets really hot; to find a way to have air conditioning in the living room, as in august in becomes really uncomfortable; to check some details of the cleaning, as something has fallen under the bed and there was some dirt street, with other lost stuff. Thank you for everything!

Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jill M.

2 Aug 2022

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So Beautiful!!

This property is so beautiful! Even better than the pictures. We could have stayed in the infinity pool looking at the amazing views all day! The owner was quick to respond with questions and even stopped by to visit with us. We would stay here again for sure!

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dean W., New Braunfels, USA

13 July 2022

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Close to everything

Loved every second of our stay. The open floor plan and amazing views from the deck were our favorite. The home is close to everything you want to do in Cruz Bay. We arrived during Carnival and July 4th and were blown away by the fireworks over the bay. This is where you want to go, BOOK IT!

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

About the host

Hosted by Sheree and Scott York

Scott and Sheree and their four year old son Logan, first sailed to the Virgin Islands and St John in 1994 for a visit. Six years later the York Family again sailed to St John after a two year cruise where we had been to almost every island in the Caribbean. We instantly fell in love with St John and it's natural beauty. In 2004 we started Calypso/Bad Kitty Charters, where their son Logan is now a captain. After almost 20 years of living aboard our catamaran Blown Away we purchased Villa Chez Shell in 2017. We live on the property. We look forward to sharing St John with you.