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Mampoo House - Luxury Vacation Rental, St. John, USVI

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View from the lower deck
Upper deck with plunge pool
Living room
Master bedroom
Master bedroom

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6116.1 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Washer

Explore the area

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St. John
  • Trunk Bay
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Cinnamon Bay Beach
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Virgin Islands National Park
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • West End (TOV-West End Seaplane Base)
    ‪147 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

East Bedroom

1 King Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

West Bedroom

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

East Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Master Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

West Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Mampoo House - Luxury Vacation Rental, St. John, USVI

An exotic and luxurious vacation rental with ocean views, surrounded by the natural beauty of St. John National Park. A short walk from the beaches of Hawksnest Bay, this three bedroom, three bath Japanese style house has three spacious decks, a plunge pool, air conditioning, outdoor shower, and an airy living room.

A vacation house perched on the hillside above the old bay rum distillery at Hawksnest Bay, this unusual hardwood house has three bedrooms, a lovely kitchen, various decks, and a plunge pool for cooling off.

Wake up in a mahogany and koa bed and see the turquoise water without raising your head from the pillow. Reach for a cold Ting™ right out of your own bedroom fridge and walk out on the deck to take in the tropical foliage and count the sailboats below. Stroll five minutes to the beach for a morning dip and return to brew your fresh ground coffee and lean back in a hammock to watch the banana keets squabble about for your amusement.

An important note to prospective guests with mobility issues: There is a fairly long staircase from the driveway to the house, which may be too strenuous for some people. Please see the photos for an idea of the staircase.

Property manager

Zack Gemmell
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
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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

Important information

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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
This property uses solar energy
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

St. John

Located in St. John, this holiday home is on the beach. While the natural beauty of Virgin Islands National Park and Trunk Bay can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore Tortola Cruise Ship Port. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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St. John

What's nearby

  • Trunk Bay - 2 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Caneel Bay Beach - 6 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Cinnamon Bay Beach - 7 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Virgin Islands National Park - 7 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Cruz Bay Beach - 10 min drive - 4.1 km

Getting around

  • St. Thomas (SPB-St. Thomas Seaplane Base) - 66 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪High Tide Bar & Seafood Grill - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Cruz Bay Landing - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Beach Bar - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Lovango Rum Bar - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Windmill Bar - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Mampoo House - Luxury Vacation Rental, St. John, USVI have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Mampoo House - Luxury Vacation Rental, St. John, USVI pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Mampoo House - Luxury Vacation Rental, St. John, USVI?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Mampoo House - Luxury Vacation Rental, St. John, USVI?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Mampoo House - Luxury Vacation Rental, St. John, USVI located?

Nestled on the beach, this St. John holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Hawksnest Bay and Trunk Bay. Virgin Islands National Park is 1.5 mi (2.4 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 57 out of 59 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 59 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Cristina M.

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

Amazing view and location

This is our second time staying at Mampoo house. This is a great place with amazing views and ideal location. Walking distance to Oppenheimer beach and a short drive to town. Love the plunge pool. Unique Japanese inspired architecture. Surrounded by nature. Love the zen feel!
Stayed 12 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert F.

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

Location Location Location

The house was fantastic. Location was perfect.Host was very responsive to our needs.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jon J.

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

The ultimate tree house!

What a fantastic property! Make sure you know that your group will be climbing many stairs, although the location and easy access to Oppenheimer are worth every step! The amenities provided with the house, chairs, sun tent, snorkels, spices, olive oil, and beach towels were great necessities! We cooked several nights in the house and found everything we needed. I can't say enough about the concierge, Jennifer! She had fresh fish for us upon arrival! Do yourself a favor and reach out to them asap once you're booked to help with planning!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Greg G.

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

great property and great service in a beautiful property and setting!!

Great property and great service in a beautiful property and setting!! Combined with the best property manager on the island!! Cant wait to get back!!
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

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

An Oasis in the Trees

What a great stay we had a Mampoo House. The location and views are spectacular and the property has all of the modern amenities for a comfortable stay. Communication with Jen & Joey was great and they were really helpful making sure all of our needs were met during our stay. Running the stairs provides a great workout for those looking to get some fitness in during their stay. The plunge pool was perfect to cool off after the workout or at the end of the day. Would definitely book Mampoo House on a return visit!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen O., Pittsburgh, PA

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

Amazing

Our stay was exceptional. The house is beautiful and in a great location. The beach is only a short walk away and is gorgeous. Communication with the property manager, Jen, was easy and she was really helpful. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bill R.

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

Great House, Location and View

Other than a steep driveway, it was almost perfect. View was amazing and location meant that we had a short walk to one of the best (but least crowded) beaches on St. John.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jason S.

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

Wonderfully located

We have been coming to St. John over the past 15 years. We must say this very nice villa is perfectly located. Jen the property manager is wonder we have an very relaxing stay. Thanks you.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heather Y.

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

Absolute perfection

Our group of 4 had a spectacular stay at Mampoo house. It is so well appointed, easy to cook in, super relaxing and beautiful. The plunge pool is an absolute delight, perfect for relaxing after a long day of snorkeling. Being so close to Oppenheimer beach was a joy to discover and made for a wonderful short walk each day. The property managers are wonderful to work with - so attentive and helpful with any questions we had. The owners of the property were so kind and really took care of us, ensuring that we had a lovely time on the the island. Would highly recommend this property.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Garrick K.

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

Incredible Location and Island

Everything about the Mampoo house was perfect. All of the necessities for a vacation and the extra touches the manager puts on it shouldn't be overlooked. From providing a welcome basket to giving advice on places to go it really made the trip special. Would absolutely stay again and had a great time hiking/snorkeling.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kevin L.

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

Superb

Just beautiful. Exactly as pictures represent. House overlooks Hawksnest beach. Very private. Very comfortable. Great location. Would definitely return.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrea F.

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

Mampoo House is Amazing!

We absolutely loved our stay at Mampoo house! This is special property -- very simple, but elevated by its thoughtful design and spectacular views. The floorplan is well-suited to 3 couples with private bedrooms and baths for each. Our property manager, Jennifer, was amazingly helpful from the beginning to the end of our stay. Without question, this is now our go-to rental when vacationing in St. John!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Laura L., Dallas, Texas

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

Treehouse Heaven

We enjoyed everything about Mampoo House. Jennifer the house manager was terrific. She responded to our tuests immediately. The views from the house are breathtaking. The beds are very comfortable and all the linens and sheets were top notch. We will definitely return.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer C., Auburn, Alabama

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

Our favorite place on St. John!

We absolutely love Mampoo House. The location can't be beat as there is a quiet beach across the street, yet restaurants and shops are just a short drive away. The house is beautiful and beds very comfortable. You can hear the waves breaking from inside the house. Our host, Jennifer, was exceptional and was always available for questions. She even picked up our grocery order for the first day. We will always choose this property over all others.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2021
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

D C.

Amazing place!

This was the first time we rented a house after staying at Caneel Bay a few times. For the same price as a one bedroom at Caneel you get a three bedroom house with amazing views, awesome architecture and unrivaled privacy. There is wifi, ac (we did not need it), laundry room, a small plunge pool and several decks. There are a couple flights of stairs to climb between the parking area and house but we're not an issue for us (family of four with two kids ages 8 and 10). The house was just renovated so everything is new with high end appliances and great interior design. Modern yet very warm. On top of all that there is an amazing concierge (Jennifer) to help you with reservations or information on anything from excursions to grocery stores. Highly recommend!

10/10 Excellent

Cristina M.

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

Amazing house, location and vacation!

Mampoo house is a unique and amazing experience. We came for two weeks to celebrate our wedding anniversary and loved every minute. The location can't be beat. Right on the north shore drive, close to all the great beaches (hawksnest, trunk, cinnamon) and close to town yet secluded and private! A winning combo!! The view is incredible; the walk to the beach is easy and rewarding as you end up in an "almost" exclusive Oppenheimer beach; the house is an architectural beauty with its shoji doors creating spaces that immediately put you into vacation zen; the plunge pool is ideal for cooling off; and the extra bedrooms on the lower level provide for nice separate, space for everyone. (We had friends come and stay with us for a few days). Overall amazing house and wonderful stay with the house managers being attentive and responsive. I do recommend you read the house description as they are not kidding about the stairs and you are surrounded by nature so... yes you will hear crickets, frogs, roosters, and such at night (and day)! Loved it and plan to come back as soon as we can!
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Above and beyond

We had a wonderful time at the beautiful Mampoo house. The location was great with walking distance to one of the most beautiful beaches in St John (Oppenheimer Beach) and minutes ride to Cruz Bay where we enjoyed shopping and dining. Everything you need was there at the house from shampoos to cotton buds, even bandaids, water filter, snorkel and beach towels. The Japanese architecture was just beautiful, I cannot believe the builder made the sliding doors himself. Opening and closing sliding doors took a bit but got used to it by end of day 1. Beware of mosquitos; we went in August during high season so mosquitos found its way in the cracks. Property manager Jen went above and beyond and helped us through everything like jump starting our rental jeep when the battery died... She also was very knowledgable about the house and taught us some St John culture :)
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

Dee R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan G., USA

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

Architecturally stunning asian tree house

A magnificent, comfortable, stunning.views of one of St, J beautiful beaches! Nightly concerts of tree frogs.. A gem of a location.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lee Ann B., Myakka City, Florida, USA

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

Paradise found

This property is so beautiful, with an amazing view. Private yet an easy drive to Cruz Bay (we chanted "stay left" whenever leaving). The architecture is gorgeous and the Ipe wood used throughout was smooth and cool, even in direct sun so it was comfortable going barefoot. The 72 stairs only made us plan a little better... Recycling the old cistern into a plunge pool was a brilliant idea, we used it daily. Concierge Jen was helpful and informative- she is invaluable. Already starting to plan our next trip!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rob M.

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

Words Can’t Describe

The reality of the Mampoo House can’t be accurately captured in photos or a write up — but I will try. First the service from the concierge Jen was world class from the lead up - always ready with a quick answer/suggestion to any question… she arranged to have the house stocked with food and drink so we would be set from the moment we arrived then even met us at the ferry to bring us to the house and get set. The house it self is so unique and is both architecturally beautiful while remaining cozy and comfortable. The setting is completely serene and private — time spent at the house outdoors on the multiple decks / plunge pool // cooking meals in a beautifully equipped chefs kitchen // lounging in the screened in common area were among some of our favorite of the vacation. The location in Hawknest is among the best you could ask for with a quick walk to a beach or a quick drive to every North Shore Beach. You are also a ten minute drive to Cruz Bay for nightlife and restaurants and Coral Bay is 25 minutes the other direction. I feel lucky to have spent a week here and will return soon.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ann F.

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

Serenity

Beautiful views and quiet respite, paired with evening tree frog serenades.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Laura R.

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

Beautiful house in a stunning location

We absolutely loved waking up in Mampoo House. It is one of the most relaxing places we've ever stayed. This is a modern home that follows Japanese design principles - Ipa floors, decking, interiors, ceiling fans, delicate shoji panels all blended perfectly with the surrounding forest. Everything was well kept and clean, and we appreciated the extra touches including nice beach towels, chairs, sunshade, coolers, and even umbrellas (though we didn't need them!). Our host Jen was helpful and responsive, and the location of the house on the north side of the island was very convenient to town and the north side beaches.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marcia B.

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

It's all about the view!

What a beautiful place to be! Charming architecture perched on a hillside with a gorgeous view of the bay below. Nice location on the north shore of the island, close enough to Cruz Bay to go for groceries/wine/dinner and lots of beaches/bays/hikes to chose from nearby. Our concierge, Jennifer was amazing--very attentive and accommodating. We did fine with the 70 steps, but we're pretty fit for 70-year-olds. We didn't quite get the purpose of the plunge pool, but maybe some people will like it. This rental worked great for 2 couples, but if a third couple is added, the ones who sleep on the upper level must be either VERY sound sleepers or VERY early risers, as the roosters start crowing before dawn and the windows have only screens--no glass. The downstairs bedrooms are nearly soundproof and nice and cool from the air conditioning. The upstairs is cooled by ceiling fans and breezes from outside and was always comfortable. The house is very well equipped, and the only thing we found lacking was lighting for the deck, but Jennifer dropped off 2 great rechargeable LED lanterns right away which solved that problem. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Victor R.

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

Great view in a Natural setting

The house has a unique design that blends very well with the natural surroundings. Its very close to many north shore beaches and easily walkable to a couple.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2022

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