Livin' the Dream Studio @ Grande Bay, waterfront Studio in Cruz Bay!
Apartment in Cruz Bay
4 guests · 1 bedroom · 1 bath
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
High-end valuePrice for this property is higher than average in the area
Includes essentialsPool, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Air conditioner and more
About this apartment rental
Condo, Studio unit. king bed + queen cabinet bed, 1 Bath, (Sleeps 2-4)
We are proud to offer you a professionally designed and decorated studio suite in the heart of Cruz Bay. Our condo features hotel quality furnishings and all the amenities expected at a top class resort but with an added sense of privacy. The eat-on deck features stunning views of the Caribbean Sea and islands as well as the mountainside, town, and harbor of the island. We can have a local greeter meet you at the ferry dock if you desire, accompany you to the resort, and answer any questions you may have about the beautiful island of St. John.
The resort features traditional European and Caribbean architecture and modern amenities including swimming pool, hot tub, workout room, and extra large pool deck with ocean views. The location of the resort is unparalleled on the island. You will be located one hundred yards from quaint Cruz Bay town with its many restaurants and shops. Your immediate vicinity will allow access to many exciting and relaxing activities including fishing, sailing, scuba diving, spas, and day trips to neighboring islands. You can hike to the the most beautiful beaches, hire a taxi, or rent a car to explore the island.
This rental may have a parking space available on a first come, first serve basis and is only available with the rental of our Jeep Wrangler 4DR, contact us to check availability of the vehicle and a reserved parking space. If you have a vehicle the property manager will make every attempt to provide a parking space but it is not guaranteed without the rental of our vehicle. There are additional parking options in town close by if you rent a vehicle somewhere else. Video can be provided to show you the locations.
We hope that your stay will rejuvenate your spirit and bring new inspiration to your life and work.
Please let us know if you have any questions.
24 Hour Security is provided.
We are proud to offer you a professionally designed and decorated studio suite in the heart of Cruz Bay. Our condo features hotel quality furnishings and all the amenities expected at a top class resort but with an added sense of privacy. The eat-on deck features stunning views of the Caribbean Sea and islands as well as the mountainside, town, and harbor of the island. We can have a local greeter meet you at the ferry dock if you desire, accompany you to the resort, and answer any questions you may have about the beautiful island of St. John.
The resort features traditional European and Caribbean architecture and modern amenities including swimming pool, hot tub, workout room, and extra large pool deck with ocean views. The location of the resort is unparalleled on the island. You will be located one hundred yards from quaint Cruz Bay town with its many restaurants and shops. Your immediate vicinity will allow access to many exciting and relaxing activities including fishing, sailing, scuba diving, spas, and day trips to neighboring islands. You can hike to the the most beautiful beaches, hire a taxi, or rent a car to explore the island.
This rental may have a parking space available on a first come, first serve basis and is only available with the rental of our Jeep Wrangler 4DR, contact us to check availability of the vehicle and a reserved parking space. If you have a vehicle the property manager will make every attempt to provide a parking space but it is not guaranteed without the rental of our vehicle. There are additional parking options in town close by if you rent a vehicle somewhere else. Video can be provided to show you the locations.
We hope that your stay will rejuvenate your spirit and bring new inspiration to your life and work.
Please let us know if you have any questions.
24 Hour Security is provided.
Amenities
Pool
Air conditioner
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Hot tub or spa
TV
Wheelchair accessible
Gym or Fitness Center
Map of Cruz Bay
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Reviews
5.0
This property is a gem! Location is a three minute walk from the passenger ferry in Cruz Bay. Elevator access to the property from the parking garage. Beach supplies included. Property has a generator in case there are power outages. Such friendly and prompt communication. You would be remiss to pass up the opportunity to stay here for an escape to paradise!
1.0
So it is listed as a Studio and I understand that concept, but it also states 2 bedrooms. The ad they created is confusing due to this. As I was traveling with my 80 year old mother and my older daughter, I took this to mean that one bed would be in the Main portion of the condo and that there was most likely an actual 2nd bedroom (converted small office or something of that nature).This was not true. It was all just one big common area for the four of us. There were no grilling or cooking utensils, no dishwasher or stove as stated. No dish drying rack, patio curtains should be black out, since that's the 2 bedroom area. Only 2 wine glasses, 6 cup coffee pot that I had to make several pots each morning. The list goes on, they just renovated and it's nice but it did not provide a great staying experience. I've stayed at 2 other units at the same property and they were excellent, this one was far from it. Then we asked for an extra blanket for my daughter and the property service guy comes into the condo, goes immediately to the thermostat and gives us an attitude on what it was set on and stated that's why we need an extra blanket, no we needed it so my daughter could have one. My mother was just outside walking and needed to cool down, he's lucky I wasn't present when this happened. Owner wouldn't respond once we brought up the issues. FYI, Listing was changed after we brought this up to them, so they know they were in the wrong. What a terrible experience.
5.0
Beautiful property and the owner thought of every hospitality anyone would need.
Would love to stay again. Thank you! Nancy
5.0
Our stay at the Grande Bay exceeded our expectations. The studio met all of our needs, the kitchen was well equipped, the studio included a washer and dryer which we found very convenient. The short walk to restaurants and shops meant that we didn't need to rent a car for this part of our vacation.
We enjoyed the view from the deck each morning watching all of the water activity in Cruz Bay. The pool area was clean and well maintained. This is definitely a property we will return to.
5.0
Great little studio apartment. Fit our family of 5 perfect for what we were looking for. Highly recommend.
5.0
This place could not have been more perfect for me and my husband. Celebrated our 25th anniversary here, first time to St. John. When we go back, we will absolutely stay here again. This unit is newly, beautifully renovated - it was clean as can be. It's a studio which was perfect for the two of us. The view from our room was an ocean view, perfect for watching the sail boats and the ferry come and go. Also loved having a washer and dyer in our unit and the location was perfection. We rented a jeep from the owner, and explored the island and different beaches during the day. Every night, we walked around Cruz Bay shopping, eating at a new restaurant every night, and bar hopping. Communication from the owner was excellent, as they provided a guide and info for our stay before we arrived, as well as arranging for someone to pick us up from the ferry drop off and give us a ride to our place, which is actually within a short walking distance of the ferry drop off. The Jeep we rented was conveniently parked in our parking spot at Grande Bay, ready to go when we arrived, and easy to return. Everything went smoothly - I would not change one thing about this trip or where we stayed. We cannot wait to go back!!
4.0
We had a great stay. The unit was very clean. The second "bed" wasn't the best option for someone to sleep in. After figuring out how to get the bed out, it leaves very little room for the tv to rest on top--make it very unstable. One slight move and the tv was going to fall. We ended up taking the "mattress" out and laying it on the floor. There also isn't an iron in the unit and could use more bath towels. We had to wash towels several times during our visit.
5.0
Excellent stay! Beautifully renovated and decorated villa with amazing view of Cruz Bay, short walk to restaurants, shopping, ferry. Access to beach chairs, floats, noodles provided. We rented the owners’ Jeep, which included a covered parking space! The attendant assigned to us was so helpful with any questions and concerns we had, and worked extremely hard to accommodate my husband’s recent back problems. Bed extremely comfy and bath lovely. Nice kitchenette! New smart tv, but we were too tired in the evening to enjoy it! Definitely want to return to this villa!!
5.0
The view on the balcony is amazing, the pool was nice to relax in the evening, and the location is perfect. The pull out bed could have been more comfortable. Overall, the stay was great and would recommend it!
5.0
Love grande bay- great location- very easy to use
5.0
We so enjoyed staying here - proximity to everything in Cruz Bay is awesome, we enjoyed the pool/hot tub views every evening, and the kitchen was perfect for just a few simple meals in!
4.0
Loved St John and this condo was convenient to walk to restaurants. We rented the owner’s Jeep which was a great way to get around the island.
5.0
Great location, view and perfect for the two of us.
4.0
Beautiful view of Cruz Bay. The place was very nice. (A stove would’ve been great to have.) Owners were very accommodating.
5.0
To summarize we tried to book another stay there while we were there but the property was already booked foe the time we needed to return.
5.0
Always pleasant dealing with the Crandall group.
5.0
Wonderful studio apartment in great location. The condo owners actually have their property manager meet you at the dock and bring you directly to the condo - no worries! Easy walk to all of the restaurants and shops in Cruz Bay. Exceptionally clean and well-maintained condo and resort complex. Gorgeous view from balcony-even prettier than the photo online. Condo well equipped with beach towels, chairs and even coolers to bring to the beach. The staff at Grande are so helpful and friendly. We have ben to St. John many times and there is no better place to stay for a couple planning to venture into town each evening!
Only issue was that the online listing includes "kitchen" and in actuality there is only a kitchenette with sink, microwave and mini-fridge but no stove top or oven. We easily made due with the electric griddle provided.
5.0
Our stay here in St. John was so good! Everything was great about this place - location, facilities, check in, cleaniness....
This is in the best location in St John. A two minute walk to all that Cruz Bay has to offer. Lots of great bars and restaurants. There is also a nice pool on the property that we used in the afternoons. The great beaches of St John are only a 10 - 15 minute drive away. Everything else in St John is a short walk.
Would highly recommend the Lime Inn for dinner. Exceptional!
5.0
Nice condo walking distance to all the shops, restaurants, docks and taxis in Cruz Bay. Very well equipped with everything you need and greats views!
4.0
Location was superb, owner Carey super helpful with lots of great tips for us, resort personnel all very friendly, enjoyed the short walk each night to all the Cruz Bay shops and restaurants. We are very grateful to have been able to park our Jeep in the resort garage as otherwise this would have been a big inconvenience for us. Loved the complimentary coffee available to us each morning in the front lobby. The sheets/bedding could have been better quality, would have liked to have had more than 1 beach towel each and loved there were nice beach chairs and coolers for us to use. Otherwise kitchen and bathroom were well stocked. Shower could have been cleaner (had some mold in it). Lastly, THAT VIEW!!!! We were definitely Livin’ the Dream during our 1 week stay.
5.0
The communication was amazing, check in was easy, the place was clean and comfortable, and the views were incredible! This place is great. Highly recommend staying here!
5.0
We enjoyed our studio at Grande Bay. Since we really only drank coffee on the balcony, showered and slept there, it was perfect. Most of our time was out exploring the beautiful island of St John. Great location and studio had coffee pot, mini fridge and basic necessities. Only negative would be the peeling paint on the tiles in the bathroom, which didn’t bother me but might others. Overall, quaint studio and would stay again!
5.0
We loved our studio in Grande Bay. Its perfectly located within walking distance to many restaurants and stores. The unit overlooks the bay. We loved sitting out on the balcony eating breakfast watching the boat go by. Carey was always in touch during the booking process and was so nice.
We were 2 adults and one child and it was a perfect space. We loved that there was a washer/dryer inside the unit as well as a parking space in the garage. A jeep rental is a must! Our property manager Craig was wonderful and was always available to answer questions. St John is a beautiful island and we were so glad that we could stay in this unit to fully enjoy it.
5.0
Great space for my husband and I. Nice balcony with a great view! We love Grande Bay and being able to walk into town in the evening.
5.0
Great spot to land in Cruz bay and explore St. John! Carey was very helpful and communicative
5.0
This was the perfect spot for a little getaway for a few days. Carey was very communicative and accommodating. The place was adorable. I would definitely stay here again for a quick trip. It’s perfect.
5.0
Great property, great location
5.0
Check in was a little iffy but the wonderful woman at the front desk was very helpful . Easy to walk to from the ferry terminal . Clean and wonderful location . Loved the balcony and the view!
5.0
Our second time at Grand Bay and another amazing experience. After a few minor issues with A/C they tried to resolve but our host ended up upgrading us to another much larger suite at no cost. Office staff very accommodating five stars for us
5.0
Perfect location, clean and comfortable, nice building, easy to communicate and work with, everything just as it is described. Would highly recommend
5.0
Very Nice
5.0
Perfect Stay
We just got back from a 10 night stay and it was absolutely perfect! The property owners were very communicative upon our initial booking; and the property managers were also great with their communication. The check in process was very easy and professional, with the assistance of a greeter at the ferry dock who not only took us to the condo, but took the time to quickly show us around town, familiarizing us with the location, recommending restaurants, etc. what really stood out to us was the way the condo was stocked with all of the essentials, including many thoughtful extras such as sunscreen, beach chairs, coolers and much more. It truly made it feel like we were walking into our own home. The entire condo was absolutely spotless. And the location can't be beat. Although we rented a jeep for exploring the island, anything and everything you need, including many amazing restaurants, bars, shopping and more is all within a 5-10 minute walk. Would gladly stay here again on our next trip!
5.0
Easy access to main hub of St. John
Close to everything - restaurants, car rentals, taxis, restaurants. Walking distance to visitors center and Lind Point Trail that takes you to Honeymoon Bay an#/or Salomon. Spent our last hours on Salomon. Secluded and beautiful.
5.0
Perfect location
The property was clean and well kept. Our studio had all the amenities we could have wished for.
The location was perfect. It was only a 3-5 minute walk to Cruz Bay, restaurants and shopping.
We used the pool and mini gym. They were both nice.
Having Desmond (who works for the complex) pick us up at the ferry dock and then acclimate us to out studio and the general area was very helpful and worth it's weight in gold.
This was our first experience e an ABnB and we'll certainly be doing it again.
5.0
Love Grande Bay
Very clean property, plenty of towels, etc.close to downtown.
5.0
Fantastic property
This property is even better than pictured. The location is perfect. The view from the balcony never gets old. The description of the property doesn’t do it justice. The property owner Carey was responsive before the rental. During the rental if I had a question he got back to me immediately. We also rented the Jeep and it was perfect. We look forward to our next visit.
5.0
Crazy for Cruz Bay!
My husband and I rented for 4 nights. Condo is super comfortable and the location could not be better. Walking distance to everything Cruz Bay has to offer. Would definitely book again
5.0
Great Stay - Even Better Setup
From the moment we booked to the moment we arrived, communication was constant and we were well prepared for our stay. The studio was perfect for my wife and 2 young kids. View from the balcony is beautiful and the room had everything we needed!
4.0
Liv'in the Dream
Our Condo was exactly how it looked in pictures. We loved the Caribbean vibe. The balcony had a beautiful view of Cruz Bay and ocean beyond. Within walking distance of shops and restaurants. It was very quiet, never heard anything from our neighboring condos. We would definitely stay here again.
5.0
Thank you for the great stay!
Great location
FAQs
How much does this apartment cost compared to others in Cruz Bay?
The average price for a rental in Cruz Bay is $1,222 per night. This rental is $509 less expensive than the average.
Is parking included with this apartment?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Livin' the Dream Studio @ Grande Bay, waterfront Studio in Cruz Bay!. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this apartment?
Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Livin' the Dream Studio @ Grande Bay, waterfront Studio in Cruz Bay!. Enjoy the water!
Is Livin' the Dream Studio @ Grande Bay, waterfront Studio in Cruz Bay! pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this apartment is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Livin' the Dream Studio @ Grande Bay, waterfront Studio in Cruz Bay!?
We found 11 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, and parking.
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