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Walk way to the main villa. One queen bedroom one bunk room. Living space

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9.6

Exceptional

5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8288.0 sq m

Popular amenities

Pool

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Outdoor space

Washer

Dryer

Check-in time

4:00 PM

Check-out time

11:00 AM

Explore the area

St Thomas, St Thomas

Bolongo Bay3 min drive
Yacht Haven Grande Marina6 min drive
Magens Bay Beach18 min drive
St. Thomas (STT-Cyril E. King)19 min drive

Most relevant reviews

10/10 Excellent

This house was perfect for a large family. Kid friendly. Great pool. Beautiful view. The only thing I wasnt ready for wa...

Melissa B.

Mar 14, 2024

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Bunk Beds

De Bunk House

1 Single Bunk Bed

Pool Side Villa-Blue

1 Queen Bed

Pool Side Villa-Yellow

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Pool side Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

6 bedroom Villa and Pool side Villa with Private Pool, Sleeps 12

Our Frenchman's is a west Indie Villa with private pool situated in the hills of St Thomas overlooking Frenchman's Reef. Watch the cruise ships from the pool deck. The Frenchman's Villa is a full two bedroom house that sleeps up to four. Add the Pool Side Villa which is a 2 bedroom one bath and De Bunk House which is a bunk beds additional fees. Base rate is based on four guests. Each additional guest is $50 per person per night up to 8.
Can sleep 12 if renting the entire property, renting the entire property gives you an additional full house with Master Bedroom. This rate is $550.00 for 8 and 50 per person per night over 8 up to 12 persons. For bookings that rent the entire property you will be charge an additional cleaning fee. All bedrooms have air conditioning.
Quiet safe neighborhood within minutes of beach and shopping.
Lots to do and see!
You will love it!

Property manager

Victoria Frahm

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Pool

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Outdoor space

Ocean view

Pool

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

No parties at the pool or on the property

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

No parties. If cops are called you forfeit your stay and booking

Quiet time is from 10PM to 8AM

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

Note from host: No parties at the pool or on the property

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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

St. Thomas

Located in St. Thomas, this villa is in the city centre and near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Bolongo Bay and Magens Bay Beach. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours and hiking/biking trails nearby.

St Thomas, St Thomas

What's nearby

Bluebeards Beach - 17 min walk
Bolongo Bay - 3 min drive
Havensight Mall - 5 min drive
Yacht Haven Grande Marina - 6 min drive
Magens Bay Beach - 18 min drive

Getting around

St. Thomas (SPB-St. Thomas Seaplane Base) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

‪The Tap & Still - ‬5 min drive
‪Virgin's Haven - ‬5 min drive
‪Iggies Oasis Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
‪Dockside Bar - ‬6 min drive
‪The Smoking Rooster - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does 6 bedroom Villa and Pool side Villa with Private Pool, Sleeps 12 have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is 6 bedroom Villa and Pool side Villa with Private Pool, Sleeps 12 pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at 6 bedroom Villa and Pool side Villa with Private Pool, Sleeps 12?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 6 bedroom Villa and Pool side Villa with Private Pool, Sleeps 12?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is 6 bedroom Villa and Pool side Villa with Private Pool, Sleeps 12 located?

This family-friendly St. Thomas villa is located by the ocean, within 1 mi (2 km) of Frenchman's Bay and Bluebeards Beach. Morningstar Beach and Bolongo Bay are also within 2 miles (3 km).

9.6

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Melissa B.

14 Mar 2024

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

Fantastic Property

This house was perfect for a large family. Kid friendly. Great pool. Beautiful view. The only thing I wasnt ready for was no central AC, however there are a ton of fans and the time of year we went it was comfortable at night. I would absolutely stay here again.

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Umbuju G.

13 Feb 2024

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

Great villa

Very beautiful stay!

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

cynthia s.

17 Jan 2024

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

A wonderful stay

This is a beautiful property with a distinctly and almost magical laid-back island vibe. Its landscaped grounds provide a patio area for grilling and dining outside. The view from the pool area is breathtaking. The property is complete with 4 tortoises and 2 wonderfully affectionate cats on site. Inside, every wall and every shelf provides an opportunity for the eye to wander: the houses are pleasantly accessorized with pieces evoking that island feel. Additionally, the owner provides almost everything a guest could need, from linens and appliances (both large and small) to spices and toiletries and everything in between. ...she even left us a list of recommended activities and a ho-ho-ho bottle of rum! These houses are the most well-appointed rental houses we have ever stayed in. The only thing about this property that I would take issue with was its declaration that it was a 15-minute walk to the beach. I suppose it would be possible to walk down to the beach in 15 minutes (if you had a skateboard, you could probably make it in under 3) but, because of its mountainous location, I think it would take even the most fit among us a good 60 minutes to make it back up the hill to the property. But the area is quiet, and we would highly recommend this rental to anyone seeking a little piece of paradise.

Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2024

2/10 Terrible

Michael S.

20 July 2023

Liked: Check-in

Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

BE AWARE BEFORE YOU BOOK

The listing is not as stated. 1. HOME OWNERS LIVE ON PROPERTY and it is actively under remodel by the homeowner. 2. PERSONAL PETS ROAM THE PROPERTY. If you are allergic to cats specifically do not book. The cats will enter your space. 3. YOU CAN NOT FLUSH TOILET PAPER. This is the quote from sign left on the toilets, "Our water is collected from the rain so please conserve. THROW TOILET PAPER IN THE WASTE CAN. Flush toilet only when needed." 4. HOMEOWNER TRIED TO CHARGE MORE THAN LISTING. Listing states for occupancy of 8. We had a party of 5. I get up the first morning to a surprise invoice for $250 for having a 5th person. Homeowner stated the booking was for party of 4 which this number only came from direct email communication prior to our arrival. At last minute we had a 5th person which does not constitute a charge on a occupancy booking of 8. VRBO agrees and stated we are not responsible due to booking being for occupancy of 8. We ended up leaving the property, and booking another property while filing a claim through VRBO for false and inaccurate listing plus non disclosure of the items listed above. Unless you like wrapping your waste in toilet paper to put in waste can, cats coming into your bedroom, or a potential additional invoice added without notice I would not even consider this property.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Gabrielle C.

6 Mar 2023

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

Beautiful views

House was great! Plenty of space for everyone. Views were amazing. Only complaint is wish we had a little more privacy but overall was a great time by all.

Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lynn J.

23 Feb 2023

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

Jewel in paradise

This is truly a rare jewel, and beautifully kept. If your dates are not available, consider changing your dates. It is that good, if this is the sort of stay you like and seek.

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Christine G., Doylestown

15 Feb 2023

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

Great place

The only thing that bothered me was the house was advertised as three queen bed rooms. The pool villa both rooms share a ceiling so it’s basically like being roommates. As everything said can be heard.

Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nora M.

16 Jan 2023

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

Grandmas Vacay

Overall experience great. Quaint and quiet villa for those that don’t want the hustle and bustle of city Rooms are large with comfortable beds and televisions Landscape and design of the property gives a feeling of being in a tropical oasis Has a pool to relax after spending the day shopping or sightseeing

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dawn Y.

13 Jan 2023

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

Estate Frenchman Bay

We had a wonderful time staying at this property . The house is so beautiful and located in a nice area. Victoria is a great host.

Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brodrick B.

3 Jan 2023

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

This place has an amazing view!

The view is amazing. The mosquitoes can be bad after if rains but if you keep the screens closed you are safe. The host was amazing and very communicative. This place is very boho chic. Only down side is no AC but it’s so close to the water that you won’t need it. If you want a real VI feel this is the place!

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jinell M.

17 Nov 2022

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

Great

Beautiful

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

4/10 Poor

Todd Z.

27 Aug 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location

Disliked: Listing accuracy

Great view, buggy, HOT (no air conditioning despite the pictures)

The lows: There is no air conditioning, despite the pictures showing a wall mounted air conditioner in the bedroom. The doors, windows and elsewhere were very porous and allowed many varieties of bugs to enter the sleeping areas which made (along with the heat) very difficult to sleep. My advise: Don't stay there during July, August and Sept. The Highs: Great view, great pool and good location.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Antonio J.

22 Aug 2022

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

Great and nice private House to stay in

Great pool and view

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ayifa B.

10 Aug 2022

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

Peaceful

Property was in a good location and enjoyed the private amenities.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jakeb M.

10 Aug 2022

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

So lovely

We had an amazing time at the house. Such a beautifully set up property and a fun place to stay

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Randolph S.

3 Aug 2022

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

No air conditioning

The property was clean and relaxing. However, it would have been more accommodating if the rooms had air conditioning.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

PETER B., THORNTON

30 July 2022

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

st Thomas July 2022

This place was perfect. The pool was the perfect size and temperature. My family loved the turtles, the cats, the dog and the birds a that all live up n the premise and are all very friendly. Vicky and Tony are perfect hosts.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ngozi M.

14 July 2022

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

Incredible Experience at Tovilla!

Beautiful villa! Amazing hosts! Would highly recommend this property if you are visiting St. Thomas!!

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca B.

7 July 2022

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

Lovely vacation

This property was great. We ate all of our meals at the garden table. The main house was big enough for all six of us to hang out. We also used the bunk house and the poolside house. We enjoyed the pool and deck overlooking the bay. The landscaping was beautiful and we enjoyed seeing the small lizards, hummingbirds and turtles on the property.

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Michael M.

5 July 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Wonderful Property

The property was wonderful and perfect for the group we had. The pool area and view were awesome, really made the time spent at the property worth it. The only negative things I can think of, although small things were.. we never received the bottle of rum we read about and one of the pictures showed a window a/c unit, but none of the rooms had one. Overall a great place.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lee W.

19 June 2022

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

Island family fun

This was a great base for our family vacation. The property is in great shape and very well decorated. The map shows the property closer to Limetree when it’s actually up Hawk Hill (other side of the main road, further up away from the beach). The roads are very curvy and tight. The pool and pool deck are awesome - definitely a highlight, particularly at night. Kids loved how the pool lights changed colors. There is a box with tons of pool gear, snorkel gear, beach chairs, sunscreen, etc. it all made it incredibly easy to enjoy a day at the beach (or by the pool). That continues through the houses (mostly clear from the listing, but three distinct structures included) - lots of toiletry items (soap, body wash, shampoo, conditioner, etc.), full kitchen, coffee, bottle of coconut rum, and a game cabinet for the kids. Even the towels were amazingly laid out. Having the pool / pool house behind a lockable gate was perfect for us, as it allowed us to keep our youngest away from the water. A few of the reviews mention that it’s open air (aka no A/C). Our first night was rough, but after we got the window situation right to let the breeze through, we didn’t struggle with the heat. Part of it being open air is that we did have some uninvited “visitors”. I say this not to discourage you from staying, but just for full disclosure. Kitchen had some the tiniest ants I’ve ever seen, and anything left on the counter would be swarmed. Also had a few small lizards and my first scorpion. As much as we loved the pets, the most social cat (Hank) decided to jump on our bed at 5 AM one morning. The other decided to try breaking through the window screens at 2 AM another night. Despite that, they are really sweet animals (literally welcome you back to the house every time), and they helped to make the kids feel “at home”. If we make it back to St. Thomas with the kids, I wouldn’t hesitate to stay here again. We all really enjoyed our time here!

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michelle D.

5 June 2022

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

Perfect place for our family of 4 with 2 teens

This place was the perfect getaway and space needed for our family with two teens. They loved their own rooms by the pool away from our room. We had the main house to the right that included nice size bedroom with queen bed and another bunk room next to living room, kitchen and dining room. Each room had a TV and plenty of windows for us to get fresh air. You will want a car as most things we went to were an 8 minutes to 20ish minutes drive. Very central to everything, but it is a little steep bumpy road so it was nice having a rental Jeep. The hostess Vicki was super helpful and kind. Their two cats were so sweet and playful. We had everything we needed to include beach chairs and towels. Highly recommend!

Stayed 6 nights in May 2022

6/10 Okay

LaWanda G.

26 May 2022

Liked: Communication

Loved the view

Excellent view of the island.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ashley H.

20 May 2022

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

Best girls trip stay

The host were very nice and accommodating! The views from this house were stunning! Our overall experience was great!

Stayed 5 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lori S., Durham

26 Apr 2022

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

Multi-building tropical paradise

We truly enjoyed our stay at Frenchman Bay! The property consists of the owners 2 buildings and then 3 other buildings for guests - a main home with 2 bedrooms, bathroom, small living area, and kitchen/dining. The poolside villa included 2 bedrooms that share a bathroom in between and a patio. There's another bedroom "hut" but we did not need to use it. There is also a laundry building with a washer and dryer. One thing we missed is that the units are not air conditioned. This is likely common in St Thomas as you enjoy a nice breeze on the mountain top when leaving the screened windows open. We weren't there during the day and the nighttime was manageable with the added ceiling and free standing fans provided. The pool and view are what make the entire property (and the 2 cats, dog, and bird as pets during your stay!). The pool area is perfect for coffee in the morning and tropical beverages in the evening. There is a gas grill provided and an outdoor table with umbrella which we used often for grilling fish we picked up from Moe's Market. Be prepared to pay a premium for groceries - prices are extremely high (I'd say about double what we pay in NC). But it's vacation so you plan for it. The owners were very responsive during booking and non-intrusive during our stay. A tour of the property was provided when we arrived. We absolutely loved the pets on property! The cats are very loving and we enjoyed them very much during our stay. St Thomas is a lovely island and there is much to see - including nearby St John. We loved our snorkel excursion with Ocean Surfari! You definitely can't just pop out somewhere to pick up things as a taxi is needed everywhere you go. The roads are no joke - lots of steep hills and turns. But we felt confident with our driver and happy to pay for someone to safely drive us where we needed to go. Overall a very nice visit with perfect weather and tropical accommodations!

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

About the host

Hosted by Victoria Frahm

My husband and I have been snowbirds in St Thomas VI for over 10 years.Originally from Minnesota, we came on a cruise and decided we wanted to stay. We started out with a condo that we would rent when were off Island, but then decided we needed more room.
We purchased our first home in Frenchman's Bay. It is a three bedroom, two bath house with a two bedroom one bath detached house. The house is a West Indie style built by Eric Winter. Eric Winter designed many homes and was a renowned Artist whose murals you can see in the Mall in TuTu.
Over the years we have renovated and updated the home but have stayed true to the original theme as much as we can.
In 2014 we both sold our shares in our health care business in Minnesota and decided to make St Thomas our home. We moved to St Thomas on June 17th. We have since opened our new business Tovilla Properties. We rent villa's, manage properties, and buy and sell.
We are truly excited to share our love of the islands with you. We are as hands on as you want. We will pick you up and get you settled. We can arrange any and all of your excursions and get you this best deal.

Why they chose this property

Our Villa is private and in a very quiet and safe neighborhood. You need not go to the beach if you just want to relax with a cold drink in the pool and look out at the ocean.
We strive for excellence in all that we do. The property has beautiful and meticulously kept gardens and living space.
It is really the tropical look most vacationers are looking for.
There can be 6-7 ships in port but up at our villa you hear nothing but the soft winds blowing. We are centrally located so not far to go shopping, dining or playing on the beach.

What makes this property unique

We knew this was the place as soon as we walked in the door. The ocean views are just breathtaking. Everything is lush. We have about thirty variations of palms and banana trees.
Wake up in the morning to the sound of the Love birds and go to sleep listening to the crickets and frogs.

It is such a magical place!