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A stunning Greek-inspired retreat featuring modern comforts including air conditioning, a refreshing pool, and Tesla backup power for uninterrupted living.

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Your pool and sundeck is blessed with Caribbean sunshine the entire day
With the Tuuci marine grade European umbrellas, it is a perfect spot to catch some rays or relax in the shade, after a refreshing dip in your private pool
The great house & upper level bedroom are on the left, the main bedroom is on the right and the patio bedroom (not as visible here) is in the middle
Your entrance to Ilios
Entering paradise...prepare to relax and unwind!

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Pool
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Cruz Bay, St John
  • Great Cruz Bay
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Cruz Bay Beach
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Trunk Bay
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • West End (TOV-West End Seaplane Base)

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Bathroom 4

Spaces

Kitchen
Separate dining area
Dining area

About this property

A stunning Greek-inspired retreat featuring modern comforts including air conditioning, a refreshing pool, and Tesla backup power for uninterrupted living.

Ilios is a beautiful 3 bedroom 3 ½ bath home with a private pool. This lovely home is a modern interpretation of a Greek Villa, combining the grace, beauty, and colors of classic Mediterranean architecture. With the newly installed air-conditioning in the main house, as well as having solar panels with a battery back-up system in place; a guest is assured they will have all the comforts and conveniences of a present day tropical home.

The centerpiece of Ilios is the open courtyard, sundeck and pool which are surrounded on 3 sides by separate pavilions. The pavilion on the right of the courtyard includes the great room, with the kitchen, living and dining areas. The pavilion on the left houses one of the guest bedrooms, and straight ahead is the master bedroom pavilion. The third bedroom is accessed by an exterior staircase and is on the upper level of the main house pavilion. All three bedrooms are tastefully decorated and include a/c, satellite flatscreen TV’s and private en-suite bathrooms.

The sundeck includes plenty of lounge chairs and with the addition of two 9 ft Tuuci marine grade European umbrellas, you can relax in the sun and work on your golden tan or you can put up the umbrellas and relax by the pool in the shade; the choice is yours.

If you are looking for a beautiful, comfortable island retreat with plenty of amenities, Ilios is the perfect home for you.

Ilios is one of a few favored homes that occupy the south-southwest facing shore of Hart Bay. The villa is the next to the last home on a dead-end road, so there is almost no traffic in this peaceful corner of paradise. Your views look south and you will enjoy gazing out at the multi-colored turquoise waters of Hart Bay and the Caribbean.

This picturesque, semi-secluded cove is only about a 7-8 minute drive on paved road from the quaint Caribbean town of Cruz Bay. Here you will enjoy frequenting the many fine restaurants, beach bars, shops and grocery stores. If you would like some recommendations, please ask our knowledgeable sales staff, as they know the island well.

Living And Dining: The main house contains the handsome great room (with a/c) that includes the living/dining and kitchen areas. With its rustic stone arches and light filled soaring ceilings, white walls, Mediterranean blue trim and restful views, the atmosphere in the great room is relaxing, and very romantic – a perfect honeymoon hideaway or lovers escape. If you wish to supplement the background sound of surf breaking on Hart Bay Beach, a satellite flat screen TV, stereo, and high speed internet access are provided.
The newly added a/c in the great room is a wonderful addition! You now have the choice of enjoying the 'open air' feel with the tropical breezes, or for those that enjoy a/c, you can close the doors and relax in air-conditioned comfort! And for extra added peace of mind, Ilios now has a solar powered battery back up for the unexpected times when the power goes down on the island.

There is dining in the courtyard under the hibiscus arbor at a table for 6, or dining in the great room at an antique table for 6. There’s a gas barbecue grill in the courtyard, and a house phone and washer/dryer are included.

Kitchen: The kitchen is completely equipped and opens wide to the courtyard and the living area. Included are a gas 4 burner stove and oven, refrigerator/freezer and a dishwasher, microwave, blender and coffee maker as well as cookware and dinnerware.
Bedroom Details: The master bedroom (king) overlooks the hibiscus garden and the pool. This charming private retreat includes a flat screen satellite TV, a private bath with a garden shower and a private deck. The spacious patio level bedroom (king) also has a flat screen satellite TV, private bath, garden shower and views of the courtyard garden and the Caribbean. The 2nd floor guest bedroom (queen) also has a flat screen satellite TV and an attached private bath. A tiled deck has been added to this bedroom, which is a delightful place for morning coffee while watching the sun rise, or a glass of wine while watching cruise ships en route to other Caribbean destinations.

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Caribbean Villas of St. John
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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
CHILD WAIVER REQUIRED FOR CHILDREN 10 YR & YOUNGER
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking is allowed on the premises.
The property is non-smoking. This includes outside on the decks and the surrounding grounds of the property.
No functions, wedding/receptions, etc. are allowed at the property. The rental is only for the guests reserved and paid to stay at 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
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

About the area

St. John

Located in St. John, this villa is near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Virgin Islands National Park and Cruz Bay Beach. Kayaking, scuba diving and power boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking nearby.
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Cruz Bay, St John

What's nearby

  • Chocolate Hole - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Great Cruz Bay - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Cruz Bay Beach - 8 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Virgin Islands National Park - 8 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Trunk Bay - 19 min drive - 7.8 km

Getting around

  • St. Thomas (SPB-St. Thomas Seaplane Base) - 61 min drive

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 - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does A stunning Greek-inspired retreat featuring modern comforts including air conditioning, a refreshing pool, and Tesla backup power for uninterrupted living. have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is A stunning Greek-inspired retreat featuring modern comforts including air conditioning, a refreshing pool, and Tesla backup power for uninterrupted living. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at A stunning Greek-inspired retreat featuring modern comforts including air conditioning, a refreshing pool, and Tesla backup power for uninterrupted living.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A stunning Greek-inspired retreat featuring modern comforts including air conditioning, a refreshing pool, and Tesla backup power for uninterrupted living.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is A stunning Greek-inspired retreat featuring modern comforts including air conditioning, a refreshing pool, and Tesla backup power for uninterrupted living. located?

Situated near the beach, this villa is steps from Hart Bay and 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Virgin Islands National Park. Chocolate Hole Beach and Chocolate Hole are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

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Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michael M., Traverse City, MI

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

awesome

We loved Ilios Villa and everyone at Carribean Villa's were awesome. Nice relaxing space and separation of sleeping quarters.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bo Y.

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

Charming villa

Very pretty and charming property! Had a great time with family here. Love it! The only thing we wish it could improve is the check in process. It will be much smoother if the greeter knows more about this Villa. It is her first time to get into that villa as well and it took quite a while to figure out things including keys there. Also it will save the time if shampoo and body wash are provided there.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dennis B., Chicago

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

Perfect For Us!

Adult family of 4 who enjoy cooking were very happy with our stay. St John is perfect if you love the beach, water sports, hiking, and general relaxation. Not much else to do/see there. Villa is a perfect layout for adults with comfortable bedrooms and privacy opportunities. Kitchen was extremely well-stocked with just about everything a cook might need. Entire property indoors and out was ultra clean. Large outdoor space was perfect for getting some sun, outdoor dining, and watching the starts at night. Mosquitos and no-seeums no worse than FL (they were only active for a couple hours around sunset) Nice, deep pool. Very quiet location was a short drive from a few markets and town. Visited 7 different beaches during our stay and found the best snorkeling at Salt Pond Bay. Also would recommend visits to Oppenheimer and Hawksnest if you want to avoid the more crowded Maho (great for turtle sightings, though) and Trunk Bay (snorkel trail is disappointing, but beach is beautiful). Dennis Bay is a great beach but involves a 10 minute or so hike in. If you love authentic Carribean food, try Heading East Bar & Grill about 10 - 15 minute drive from the Villa (heading east, of course). Also loved the BBQ at the very simple but oh so tasty Uncle Joes in Cruz Bay. We tried for a couple higher end places but both had to close before our visits due to staffing/Covid issues. Bought a couple of large, fresh lobsters from just-returning fishermen in Cruz Bay at a great price. Also, found the fresh snapper, grouper, and shrimp to be reasonably priced (think Whole foods) and very, very fresh at Star Market. Availability was inconsistent but worth a try. Outdoor grill worked like a champ for all seafood and fish we cooked. If you go, you won't be disappointed!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Debbie D.

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

Fabulous Stay

We loved this property! Family of 5 with plenty of space! Loved the layout of the home. Beautiful views of Hart Bay from every space in the villa. Excellent location with easy driving to beaches, hikes, Cruz Bay and Mongoose Junction. The only downfall were the bugs/spiders. But to be expected. Bring plenty of bug spray
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Matthew H.

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

A wonderful respite

Spacious, gorgeous views, a good kitchen, not far from town -- highly recommended. Two things they might think about if they make any changes -- there is no place to sit outdoors when it is raining, which it did now and again during our stay, so you have to dash inside with your dinner or whatever, and sometimes the weather clears just moments later. Second, there are sun chairs by the pool and rather uncomfortable oaken chairs around the table, but no comfortable chairs for 6 people to sit and chat in for an extended period of time. Plenty of room, though! We would go again despite these observations. It was delightful and we had a wonderful time.
Stayed 49 nights in Nov 2020
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

William S., Boston

Ilios House was perfect

We were thrilled at our first sight of Ilios house - the pictures do not do it justice. It had just what we were all looking for: a sense of style and charm that felt timeless. It felt like a small compound with 3 separate buildings, a bedroom and bath in each to give complete privacy to everyone. The pool and main living space provided a great space to come together. I would stay again in a heartbeat - I don't think I would even look anywhere else.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Perfect Vacation

We stayed at Ilios and loved it. We have recommended Ilios Villa to all of our friends and will definitely return. Snorkeling at Trunk Bay and dining at Lucys Restaurant out in Coral Bay was the highlight of our day. Hiking trail to Little Lemeshur was a work out but worth the trip. See you next year!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Judy M.

Ilios is charming and comfortable!

My husband and I stayed at Ilios in mid-January for two weeks. We’ve stayed there a number of times over the years—and it gets better and better. A few years ago the kitchen was updated and last year umbrellas were added to the patio, which gets sun throughout the day. Not only are the beds very comfortable, the bedrooms are in separate pods to provide complete privacy for 3 couples. We stayed in the 2nd floor bedroom which has a small deck—perfect for a pre-dinner glass of wine while watching cruise ships that had just departed St. Thomas en route to their next destination. When the surf is up, we’ve enjoyed walking down to nearby Hart Bay to watch the surfers late in the afternoon. Ilios is a 5 minute ride to Cruz Bay so dining out and marketing are very easy, as is access to the North Shore beaches. We hope to return to St. John soon and will certainly plan to stay at Ilios.

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