Incredible Ocean views at Villa Catalina. Black Friday Winter Specials!!
4.8
Outstanding(59 Reviews)Villa in Cruz Bay
8 guests · 4 bedrooms · 3 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
Includes essentialsGarden, Pool, Pets allowed and more
About this villa rental
Nestled in an exclusive neighborhood, this beautiful 4 bedrooms home offers comfort and privacy. Located in the hills above Chocolate Hole Bay, on the west side of the island of St John, Villa Catalina provides amazing views that includes St Croix, Rendezvous Bay, Hart Bay and Chocolate Hole. The town of Cruz Bay, center of the activities, is only 7 or 10 minutes away on all paved roads. In the same way, the most beautiful beaches are not further than a 10 minutes ride. This unique island home was built only for vacation rentals purposes and it has a child friendly design. The pool is located in the top floor, right next to the kitchen. One exterior stairway leads to the bedroom and bathroom on the lower level and one deck on the top level and one on the lower surrounds the house. There is also a room with a futon on the lower level. The extremely peaceful setting gives this house sufficient privacy for clothing optional sun bathing. Just minutes from the shops and restaurants of Cruz Bay, Villa Catalina is the ideal retreat.
One exterior stairway leads to the bedroom and bathroom on the lower level and one deck on the top level and one on the lower surrounds the house.
The extremely peaceful setting gives this house sufficient privacy for clothing optional sun bathing.
Just minutes from the shops and restaurants of Cruz Bay, Villa Catalina is the ideal retreat completed with every amenity for your pleasure. Its design and lay out make this villa appealing to families, lovers and honeymooners.
Amenities/We take credit card payments: A dramatic roadside leads you to Villa Catalina's courtyard. A large arched door takes you into the dining and living room, where vaulted ceilings, wicker and mahogany furniture, sliding glass doors and lots of tropical accessories gives this area a relaxing Caribbean feeling. Cable TV is provided in this room. The interior dining room table seats six. The modern kitchen is very well equipped for you to enjoy from a small snack to a large gourmet dinner. An outside dining table that seats six and an impressive gas grill are part of the amenities that you will find on the pool deck, together with beach chairs and coolers. Here you can have your morning coffee while you watch the pleasure boats and cruise ships passing by.
The bedrooms: Bedrooms - The two exquisite master bedrooms, both with mahogany king size beds, air conditioned and refined décor are located in opposite ends of the villa to gives you more privacy. All bedrooms have sliding glass doors that open to a large deck that surrounds the pool and gives you fantastic views. The elegant tiled bath suits, with delicate accents, create a romantic atmosphere. Lower Level - The lower level of the house features a large bedroom and bathroom, which open into the deck complemented with outside wicker furniture. The bedroom has 2 twin beds that can be easily converted into a king size bed. This bedroom also provides air conditioned comfort. There is also a room with a futon on the lower level. The washer and dryer are located on this level of the house, right next to this area.
Key words villa, rental villa, vacation rental, holiday rental, beach rental
One exterior stairway leads to the bedroom and bathroom on the lower level and one deck on the top level and one on the lower surrounds the house.
The extremely peaceful setting gives this house sufficient privacy for clothing optional sun bathing.
Just minutes from the shops and restaurants of Cruz Bay, Villa Catalina is the ideal retreat completed with every amenity for your pleasure. Its design and lay out make this villa appealing to families, lovers and honeymooners.
Amenities/We take credit card payments: A dramatic roadside leads you to Villa Catalina's courtyard. A large arched door takes you into the dining and living room, where vaulted ceilings, wicker and mahogany furniture, sliding glass doors and lots of tropical accessories gives this area a relaxing Caribbean feeling. Cable TV is provided in this room. The interior dining room table seats six. The modern kitchen is very well equipped for you to enjoy from a small snack to a large gourmet dinner. An outside dining table that seats six and an impressive gas grill are part of the amenities that you will find on the pool deck, together with beach chairs and coolers. Here you can have your morning coffee while you watch the pleasure boats and cruise ships passing by.
The bedrooms: Bedrooms - The two exquisite master bedrooms, both with mahogany king size beds, air conditioned and refined décor are located in opposite ends of the villa to gives you more privacy. All bedrooms have sliding glass doors that open to a large deck that surrounds the pool and gives you fantastic views. The elegant tiled bath suits, with delicate accents, create a romantic atmosphere. Lower Level - The lower level of the house features a large bedroom and bathroom, which open into the deck complemented with outside wicker furniture. The bedroom has 2 twin beds that can be easily converted into a king size bed. This bedroom also provides air conditioned comfort. There is also a room with a futon on the lower level. The washer and dryer are located on this level of the house, right next to this area.
Key words villa, rental villa, vacation rental, holiday rental, beach rental
Amenities
Pool
Air conditioner
Pets allowed
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Wheelchair accessible
Garden
Map of Cruz Bay
Reviews
4.8
Outstanding(59 Reviews)4.8
Good house, great pool set up, great location, close to town. Cons would be it def needs some updating and TLC. 2 Twin bedroom and futon room are completely separate from each other and the only access to both is an outside stairway. It's not ideal for small children. Overall I would stay again.
4.8
This was our first time on St. John which is a beautiful island with lots of hills. We always felt very safe. Gorgeous views of Chocolate Hole, a steep one mile hike downhill (not always with sidewalks). This is a great house for two couples. The other two bedrooms are outside and around the house down a set of stairs. One room downstairs was missing a screen door and thus you have to use the AC for air flow. You must rent a car, both for safety and access of the island but also to take the trash and recycling away every day.
4.8
Villa was comfortable for 7, very convenient to Cruz and the beaches, and very nice views from the capacious covered porch. Host was great. Lack of AC in living room / kitchen wasn't a problem for us in January, but might be in hotter weather.
Overall a great experience, would rent again!
4.8
The home is located in the Chocolate Hole area, super easy to get to, amazing view and very quiet. The overall experience was wonderful! We were supplied with coolers and chairs which made our trip easy. The pool is just the perfect size. Very convenient to get to downtown Cruz Bay and groceries. We would stay there again.
Cons: The home could use some furniture updating, definitely bring your own paper towels and tall kitchen garbage bags and the downstairs bedroom sliding doors did not lock.
4.8
The house views were really beautiful. High enough to enjoy the quiet, close enough to get where you want.
4.8
Great stay, would definitely return. Private location. Tons of lush landscaping and flowers. The two bedrooms on the main floor were very spacious. Great open main living space. Third bedroom with bath downstairs needed to use stairs along side of house to get to it but outside was well lit so that was no problem. Property managers Murel and Kiarah were very nice and helpful.
4.8
Our family had a wonderful time at Villa Catalina. It was the perfect spot to relax and so close to the food markets and Cruz Bay as well as to the road to the beaches. The cool breeze was always blowing and only one night we had to put the air conditioning on. The only disappointment we found was in the kitchen. All of the 4 stove top gas jets could not be regulated, all you got was a flame at full blast.
And yet we found it took forever to boil a pot of water? The oven worked ok, but think it’s time to replace the stove.
There was a shortage of flatware, which we had to have the manager get additional for us. The pots and especially the pans could use an upgrade, perhaps going with teflon to make it easier for guests to clean up.
We did discover a delightful beach to swim and snorkel 5 minutes from the villa off East Chocolate Hole Road for those days when you didn’t want to drive up the beach road.
4.8
Loved this house- the views, the vibe. Rented a car but walked to town every morning. Great experience.
4.8
We enjoyed our stay. We had a problem with the water but it was fixed immediately
4.8
We really enjoyed our stay at this property. The concierge was very responsive and helpful. Pool quite a bit smaller than pictures but overall great location and quite adequate for our needs.
4.8
nice house for kids!, pool & basic sand toys, beach towels, coolers all provided.
nice smooth meet up & taxi followed property manager to house
thank you, Myrtle!
4.8
Myrtle and Curtis were great managers. We needed a few minor things and they were there immediately with a quick resolution. We love the view and having our pup with us. Thank you for a great 2 weeks!
4.8
Great home
Beautiful home, exactly as listed!
4.8
St John Fun
The house worked out well for us. Upstairs and Main bottom level bedrooms were big. The pool was nice to have especially with the 5 year old. We could use it to keep her busy as well as cool off in the afternoon. Nice view and it was fun watching the iguanas in the trees
4.8
We had a great time visiting villa Catalina. Our property hosts were responsive and helpful. The kitchen was well equipped and the views were breathtaking!
4.8
Fantastic Place!
We had a great time visiting villa Catalina. Our property hosts were responsive and helpful. The kitchen was well equipped and the views were breathtaking!
4.8
Family trip to St. John
We loved our stay at Claudia's villa. The views are as advertised and are outstanding. It's a close drive to the busy and fun Cruz Bay area, and the bedrooms are spacious and beautiful. It's a challenging driveway to navigate but we got used to that and realize now that's just part of staying on the island. The downstairs bedrooms are only accessed via an exterior stair so they felt somewhat disconnected and the kitchen is just a bit dated but overall we loved our stay and would definitely return in the future. Claudia and her support staff are very responsive and courteous and were wonderful hosts. Highly recommended!
4.8
The house was perfect for our family of 6. The location was great, easy to get to, and the wrap around porch was just beautiful.
4.8
Family Vacation
The house was perfect for our family of 6. The location was great, easy to get to, and the wrap around porch was just beautiful.
4.8
This is a very comfortable and clean property, we absolutely loved our stay here and will book again when we return to the island! The covered balcony offers a great spot to enjoy the view while eating and escaping the sun, and the deck and pool area are the perfect place to relax after a morning at the beach. It's less than a 5 minute drive to the grocery store, and town isn't much further - perfect location.
4.8
Felt like home away from home!
This is a very comfortable and clean property, we absolutely loved our stay here and will book again when we return to the island! The covered balcony offers a great spot to enjoy the view while eating and escaping the sun, and the deck and pool area are the perfect place to relax after a morning at the beach. It's less than a 5 minute drive to the grocery store, and town isn't much further - perfect location.
4.8
Due to some airline issues, we arrived later than our young adult children that were traveling from a different city. Myrtle went above and beyond making sure they got off the ferry and arranged a cab to take them to the grocery store and then up to the house. It was much appreciated to decrease my stress level! The house worked out well for us, having older children, although I was a little worried my 12 year old son wouldn’t want to be so far away in the downstairs bedroom (with no interior entrance to the main house). He was fine though and enjoyed his private room 😊. We had an issue with water and they responded right away. It’s good to know ahead that they advise not to drink the water. My guess is that is the same in most of the rental homes. The view was amazing. It was close to town but far enough away that we felt very private. As for most rentals we saw, be prepared for a very steep driveway!
4.8
Management staff was very helpful
Due to some airline issues, we arrived later than our young adult children that were traveling from a different city. Myrtle went above and beyond making sure they got off the ferry and arranged a cab to take them to the grocery store and then up to the house. It was much appreciated to decrease my stress level! The house worked out well for us, having older children, although I was a little worried my 12 year old son wouldn’t want to be so far away in the downstairs bedroom (with no interior entrance to the main house). He was fine though and enjoyed his private room 😊. We had an issue with water and they responded right away. It’s good to know ahead that they advise not to drink the water. My guess is that is the same in most of the rental homes. The view was amazing. It was close to town but far enough away that we felt very private. As for most rentals we saw, be prepared for a very steep driveway!
4.8
Our family of 5 adults so enjoyed this quiet house with the spectacular view, refreshing swimming pool, well appointed kitchen and 4 bedrooms. The water pressure in the showers is low, but this is typical. It was difficult for cabs to get up to us, but we had a rental car, so no problem. We did have a problem with one of the showers, the maintenance person was there and fixed things within an hour. It was so nice to have the grill and tables and chairs on the deck. We had a lovely relaxing time.
4.8
Lovely getaway
Our family of 5 adults so enjoyed this quiet house with the spectacular view, refreshing swimming pool, well appointed kitchen and 4 bedrooms. The water pressure in the showers is low, but this is typical. It was difficult for cabs to get up to us, but we had a rental car, so no problem. We did have a problem with one of the showers, the maintenance person was there and fixed things within an hour. It was so nice to have the grill and tables and chairs on the deck. We had a lovely relaxing time.
4.8
We stayed for 10 days. Communication with pickup was perfect. House is beautifully maintained with amazing views. Beds are very comfortable and the house is not too big for 3 people but can easily accommodate far more. Easy proximity to Cruz bay. Would rent again without hesitation
4.8
Wonderful stay, first rate house
We stayed for 10 days. Communication with pickup was perfect. House is beautifully maintained with amazing views. Beds are very comfortable and the house is not too big for 3 people but can easily accommodate far more. Easy proximity to Cruz bay. Would rent again without hesitation
4.8
The property has gorgeous views and the surrounding decks & pool area offer great outdoor spaces. It is located just a short drive to Cruz Bay with its ferries, restaurants & shopping. It also is only short drives to the many beautiful areas for snorkeling, hiking, nature observation & swimming that St John is known for. This property served as a great headquarters for our family’s active vacation exploring St John.
4.8
A great place for exploring St John
The property has gorgeous views and the surrounding decks & pool area offer great outdoor spaces. It is located just a short drive to Cruz Bay with its ferries, restaurants & shopping. It also is only short drives to the many beautiful areas for snorkeling, hiking, nature observation & swimming that St John is known for. This property served as a great headquarters for our family’s active vacation exploring St John.
4.8
We had a fun time on the island and the house was great!
4.8
Pretty Location!
We had a fun time on the island and the house was great!
4.8
Our stay was pleasant and everything was just as advertised. The washer and dryer was a very nice convenience and we wound up using it once mid-week. Although the bedrooms are air-conditioned which we used at night, the rest of the house was cooled naturally by the breezes and quite comfortable. The only glitch was the safe wouldn't open one day due to a dead battery, but the maintenance guy was there within minutes and fixed it promptly. Overall we enjoyed our stay.
4.8
Great Views and Great Neighborhood
Our stay was pleasant and everything was just as advertised. The washer and dryer was a very nice convenience and we wound up using it once mid-week. Although the bedrooms are air-conditioned which we used at night, the rest of the house was cooled naturally by the breezes and quite comfortable. The only glitch was the safe wouldn't open one day due to a dead battery, but the maintenance guy was there within minutes and fixed it promptly. Overall we enjoyed our stay.
4.8
The experience started with great communication, this assured us we reserved the right place. All our questions were answered and Myrtle met us at the ferry dock to make sure our vacation started off as smooth as possible. The home was amazing, even better than the pictures! We couldn't have asked for a better location, the views were spectacular. We will definitely be back!
4.8
Wish we could have stayed longer!
The experience started with great communication, this assured us we reserved the right place. All our questions were answered and Myrtle met us at the ferry dock to make sure our vacation started off as smooth as possible. The home was amazing, even better than the pictures! We couldn't have asked for a better location, the views were spectacular. We will definitely be back!
4.8
Overall great property
This was a overall a great property at a reasonable price with nice views. We loved that beach towels and beach chairs were provided as well as kitchenware (a few dishes were dirty, but it would have been easy for cleaning folks to miss that so not a huge deal).
The only downside is that right now the house is for sale. One of the reasons we chose this property was for the privacy, but one day a pest control worker showed up unannounced, then a realtor called us and asked if she could show the house on a certain day and time, which we agreed to, but then an additional realtor came later that afternoon without warning to show the house to some other people while I was getting in the shower.
Still overall good property and you really don't need the A/C (even though they have it) because if you let the breeze flow the house in the evenings it's quite nice.
4.8
Great place
Place was great and clean!
4.8
Nice time
The house was nice and there were no issues. Good location on the island in a nice neighborhood. Nice views which I will miss!
4.8
Estate Chocolate Hole and Great Cruz Bay
Overall the property was nice. It was clean and you had every utensil you needed to prepare foods and store them. Also plenty of towels for the beach and showers. The views were amazing. The property manager met us at the Ferry and then after we picked up our rental Jeep we followed her to the Villa. She showed us around answered all of our questions and then told us to call if we needed anything. We had a problem with the washer and called Curtis and I say within 15 min. someone came out and it was fixed.....the location of the Villa was good as well only about 8 mins. out of Cruz Bay. I rated this Villa a 4 not a 5 because of the following......the Laundry room, it really needed to be neatened up.....
4.8
Had a fabulous time back in St. John!
This was the first time back to St. John since the hurricanes, having gone there for nearly 16 years with my family. Also, the first time renting a house, as we always stayed at the Maho camps before it closed. This was great. The house was perfect in all ways - great location, great views and super comfortable. We were met at the ferry with our car and although we needed a help with tires mid-week, Curtis responded immediately and fixed things in a way that never interfered with our beach time. So great to be back on the island and look forward to our next trip!
FAQs
How much does this villa cost compared to others in Cruz Bay?
The average price for a rental in Cruz Bay is $1,242 per night. This rental is $348 less expensive than the average.
Is parking included with this villa?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Incredible Ocean views at Villa Catalina. Black Friday Winter Specials!!. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this villa?
Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Incredible Ocean views at Villa Catalina. Black Friday Winter Specials!!. Enjoy the water!
Is Incredible Ocean views at Villa Catalina. Black Friday Winter Specials!! pet friendly?
Yes! This villa is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.
What amenities are available at Incredible Ocean views at Villa Catalina. Black Friday Winter Specials!!?
We found 12 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, pets allowed, kitchen or kitchenette, and internet / wifi.
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