Alexandra Cottage in Cruz Bay
Villa in Cruz Bay
4 guests · 1 bedroom · 1 bath
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
About this villa rental
Alexandra Cottage - Studio with amazing views!
Alexandra Cottage offers a romantic getaway with spectacular, unobstructed and breathtaking views of the Caribbean and surrounding islands. This cottage is located on Pocket Money Lane, a private cul-de-sac. The town of Cruz Bay and the ferry dock are .4 miles from the cottage. The cottage has a King size bed, is fully air conditioned, has Starlink Wi-Fi , which is extremely high-speed and always available, and an automatic generator.
As you arrive at Alexandra cottage, the lush Caribbean landscaping welcomes you to your home away from home. The private stairway leads to this beautiful hidden cottage. The bedroom is designed to capture the beauty St John has to offer with large glass windows where one can wake up and gaze toward St Thomas and the beautiful views. There is also a sliding glass door that leads from the bedroom onto the side deck. A brand new addition with a washing machine and clothes dryer was completed in October 2022.
Alexandra cottage has 1000 square feet of living space with Carrera white marble flooring. The cottage has an open floor plan with a fully equipped kitchen, including a refrigerator, microwave, blender, coffee maker, cook top and toaster. The living room area is furnished with a new queen sleeper sofa andfeatures a comfortable chair, Smart TV, and a dining table with bar stool chairs. The bathroom is spacious with a white ceramic bowl sink and a walk in, large blue tiled shower.
The deck surrounding one side of the cottage features a sitting area with a Weber grill, a bistro set table and chairs for outdoor dining. There is also a patio off the back of the cottage where one can relax after a day at the beach on the two chaise lounges. Sit back and admire the beautiful sunset and the lights twinkling across the Caribbean waters.
The cottage has a generator for any power outages that might occur on island. The cottage is fully air conditioned and has ceiling fans throughout. Taxis/Cabs will provide transportation if needed for the short ride to Cruz Bay. However, we suggest renting a vehicle in order to see the island and enjoy town and the beaches. Some guests do walk to town and back but it is not for everyone
New service for your convenience! We now provide trash service twice a week. There is no trash removal on St John. Normally all trash must be brought to the local dumpsters on the island.
Alexandra Cottage offers a romantic getaway with spectacular, unobstructed and breathtaking views of the Caribbean and surrounding islands. This cottage is located on Pocket Money Lane, a private cul-de-sac. The town of Cruz Bay and the ferry dock are .4 miles from the cottage. The cottage has a King size bed, is fully air conditioned, has Starlink Wi-Fi , which is extremely high-speed and always available, and an automatic generator.
As you arrive at Alexandra cottage, the lush Caribbean landscaping welcomes you to your home away from home. The private stairway leads to this beautiful hidden cottage. The bedroom is designed to capture the beauty St John has to offer with large glass windows where one can wake up and gaze toward St Thomas and the beautiful views. There is also a sliding glass door that leads from the bedroom onto the side deck. A brand new addition with a washing machine and clothes dryer was completed in October 2022.
Alexandra cottage has 1000 square feet of living space with Carrera white marble flooring. The cottage has an open floor plan with a fully equipped kitchen, including a refrigerator, microwave, blender, coffee maker, cook top and toaster. The living room area is furnished with a new queen sleeper sofa andfeatures a comfortable chair, Smart TV, and a dining table with bar stool chairs. The bathroom is spacious with a white ceramic bowl sink and a walk in, large blue tiled shower.
The deck surrounding one side of the cottage features a sitting area with a Weber grill, a bistro set table and chairs for outdoor dining. There is also a patio off the back of the cottage where one can relax after a day at the beach on the two chaise lounges. Sit back and admire the beautiful sunset and the lights twinkling across the Caribbean waters.
The cottage has a generator for any power outages that might occur on island. The cottage is fully air conditioned and has ceiling fans throughout. Taxis/Cabs will provide transportation if needed for the short ride to Cruz Bay. However, we suggest renting a vehicle in order to see the island and enjoy town and the beaches. Some guests do walk to town and back but it is not for everyone
New service for your convenience! We now provide trash service twice a week. There is no trash removal on St John. Normally all trash must be brought to the local dumpsters on the island.
Amenities
Air conditioner
Pets allowed
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
TV
Map of Cruz Bay
$$$$
Ratings and reviews
5.0 / 5.0
First time visit to St. John and Alexandra Cottage worked out perfectly for us. We were there during part of Carnival week and enjoyed the restaurants and the festivities. We found a nice spot to have lunch and watch the 4th of July parade and went back to the cottage to watch the fireworks over Cruz Bay later in the evening.
I communicated with the host and the on location property manager and received prompt responses right away - both were very helpful as well.
We were very appreciative of all the extras that were provided to make it a stress free stay and to equip us explore several beaches: the cooler, the chairs, the shade tent, the towels ❤️
Loved waking up to the spectacular view right out the bedroom window..... breathtaking!
PS also first time seeing iguanas - wow - we saw over 10 hanging out in the tree out back enjoying the leaves.
I would highly recommend Alexandra Cottage and hope to come back in the future.
5.0 / 5.0
The views were beautiful . House had everything we needed for four nights . W/D was a plus ! Very steep hill. Jeep rental was necessary even though very close to town
5.0 / 5.0
Excellent and Neto tent was icing on the cake.
5.0 / 5.0
This cottage was exactly as described - only better! Everything we could possible need was supplied. The view from the deck is amazing, and the cleanliness and washer and dryer were appreciated. The bed was heavenly. We knew there were steps, but just be aware they are not normal stairs - they have different levels of heights which challenged my husband but he hung in there and did it! I highly recommend Alexandra Cottage. Karen's communication was superior!
5.0 / 5.0
Perfect size and location for two. A/C was a great help as the windows face west. The addition of a washer and dryer this year was also really appreciated.
Lovely view and tremendous sunsets! Sunset view from the bedroom and balcony. BBQ grill was great for dinners at home. Easy access to Cruz bay if you want to drop in for happy hour or dinner.
St. John never disappoints with outstanding snorkeling at places like Honeymoon beach, Hansen, Maho and Salt Pond. Lots of variety and friendly atmosphere.
5.0 / 5.0
Very nice! Felt very private to us the way the cottage is situated in the hillside trees. This was my favorite part. Thought everything was super clean and organized the shower was particularly enjoyable. We enjoyed grilling on the covered deck almost every night. Bed was very comfortable. I counted 4 iguanas in the trees. I'm sure there are more. The cottage was well supplied. Appreciated the bottled water!I've been to St John approximately a dozen times. I certainly would stay here again. A rental car is almost a must in my opinion....last but not least, we had some flight/travel logistical issues that Karen was able to assist with. Communication was never lacking. Hope to stay there next year!
5.0 / 5.0
Stunning views and very thoughtfully stocked! We had everything we needed and the home was so very clean! Communication was great with the host and we would absolutely stay again!
5.0 / 5.0
Very beautiful location, views from the room and porch were lovely. Comfortable bed and sofa, really cool tiled shower area, great BBQ, pretty landscaping. We appreciated the use of the cooler, the tote bag with beach towels, and the beach chairs. All things you cam’t bring with you on a plane! Also located reef-safe sun screen and bug spray which we didn’t bring (we brought the old kind of sunscreen not allowed here.) Kitchen didn’t have tons of supplies, no oven or dishwasher, but we don’t need that, and had enough dishes, glasses, pans, utensils etc. for our us. Has a coffeemaker and filters which is essential! The town with market and little shops is about five minutes away by car and easy to navigate. You could walk to town but wouldn’t recommend: very steep and narrow roads and we aren’t in good enough shape to make it! Hosts were super responsive to questions and requests. Such a comfortable, relaxing place! And St. John is awesome. Gorgeous, uncrowded, spectacular beaches and hikes. Will return, thank you!
5.0 / 5.0
It was a perfect spot for our time in the USVI! Would absolutely recommend this listing to a friend and would visit again.
5.0 / 5.0
My husband and I stayed here for our 15 year anniversary. We loved this cute little cottage. It had everything we needed. The view was awesome. The bed was extremely comfortable. The coffee beans and grinder were a perk. We took a short cab ride to the cottage from the ferry dock after having an early dinner then the next day we walked down to town to get our rental jeep. Very easy. We loved having morning coffee on the deck and evening wine before bed. We’d definitely stay here again
5.0 / 5.0
This is the second time my husband and I have stayed at Alexandra Cottage. It is perfect for a couple looking for the combination of fun and privacy. You are a close 5 minute drive to the shops and restaurants of Cruz Bay and 10 minutes to the north shore beaches. The cottage has everything you need and more! We love lying in bed and watching the views of the ocean. We will stay again!!
5.0 / 5.0
We loved this little cottage, it had everything we needed and more! The Neso and the snorkeling equipment were so convenient saving on rentals. The view of Cruz Bay was amazing from both inside and outside!! Our only complaint is that we didn’t have more time! Would definitely recommend!!
5.0 / 5.0
This is our second time staying, and it was just as great as the first!
5.0 / 5.0
I loved how secluded and quiet it was. The view from the bedroom was awesome!
3.0 / 5.0
Review
Not a safe or easy walk to Cruz Bay. The property itself was really beautiful and the amenities were good. The house came prepared for anything we needed for our week long stay. This place could use a washer and dryer and also the walk to and from town is not a simple and safe walk. This walk is in fact pretty dangerous and treacherous to get to the villa. Some cab drivers did not want to drive us to our villa causing us to walk some nights. If you are physically challenged by steep hills and uneven surfaces you should have a vehicle for this location. You must take your trash out at the bottom of the hill as well. This means if you don’t have a vehicle you will be trekking up and down the hills to throw away your trash. The property itself was great but I wish the walk to downtown was not so dangerous
5.0 / 5.0
Wonderful
Gorgeous views, beautiful property and the kindness and most accommodating hosts we have met thus far on Vrbo!!
We will definitely be back!!
5.0 / 5.0
Vacation St John
We had a good stay. Property as described and was in convenient location. If you are in for a little exercise you can even walk to Cruz Bay. We did this twice however you must be pretty physically fit to accomplish this. Property is in safe location and was very private. Shower is what I call indoor outdoor which to us was amazing
5.0 / 5.0
Great VRBO!
My husband and I loved our stay at the Alexandra cottage and are already right to plan our next trip back. The cottage was well stocked with spices, dishware, and beach supplies (SPF tent, chairs, towels).
5.0 / 5.0
Great property with amazing views!
Karen was so helpful with all questions we had during our stay. The villa was beautiful, clean, and easy to access from Cruz Bay. Can’t beat the view!
4.0 / 5.0
Misleading Listing
The property was beautiful and a very comfortable place to stay. The views are stunning and it is very secluded and private. It is absolutely NOT a short walk to or from the downtown area as the listing states. The listing had the location pinned on the map right behind dolphin market which would have been a short easy walk. The actual location is at least half a mile up a very steep hill on pocket money lane. It is absolutely worth the $10 to get a taxi up there if you don’t have a rental car.
4.0 / 5.0
Stay
Beautiful home with amazing views!
5.0 / 5.0
Cottage in a tropical rain forest
Alexandra cottage is a spectacular living place in a tropical rain forest overlooking Cruz bay. The house is designed like a garden. One of the hosts Tara is very nice and hospitable. You can see a lot of animals such as roosters, a cat that is asking for food, 5-6 lizards hanging around the tree enjoying sunshine just like you but don’t worry lizards usually won’t come around your personal space and these types are really timid and shy. Best way to get there is to rent a jeep but we didn’t have one it’s also fine.
5.0 / 5.0
Romantic Getaway
Alexander Cottage is truly one of the most beautiful properties we've stayed at. The view overlooking Cruz Bay- where you can watch a spectacular sunset - is truly magical. The mosaic shower is super cool and the king sized bed comfy :) If you have mobility issues- this property is not for you since there's a steep stairway down to the cottage. This was not a problem for us. Looking forward to booking again :)
5.0 / 5.0
Great location
Cute, well equipped one bedroom cottage. Very steep stairs down to cottage. Not for those with heavy or cumbersome luggage.
Direction are not easy to follow they need ti be updated.
Fast response with property manager.
Would definitely recommend! Great location.
5.0 / 5.0
Little hidden gym
A little difficult to find but once you find it, it's amazing.
Beautiful view. Privacy is decent.
Host communicated immediately! Will definitely book again.
5.0 / 5.0
Amazing views of Cruz Bay and St. Thomas!
The cottage is perfect for a getaway for two! The views from the deck and the bedroom are unbeatable. The hill to the property is steep, but completely doable - just hit the gas and go! Walking to town is about ten minutes down and it’s easy to taxi up if you don’t want to climb to the top. The bed is super comfortable and ffs views from the bedroom window and deck are unbeatable!
5.0 / 5.0
One night on St. John
What an amazing location and the view was gorgeous. The property was everything that we needed for our one night stay. Easy to find a taxi and the view, can I say it one more time..it was amazing. Loved the shower, efficient little place in a beautiful location!
5.0 / 5.0
Amazing place with the best views!
This cottage was the perfect place to stay. Close to town, but far enough away that it feels private and slow. The views are amazing! We sat on the porch every morning, evening, and night. Tara also provided beach chairs, coolers, beach towels, snorkel gear, etc. Tara was super responsive to all our needs! We had the best trip!
5.0 / 5.0
Perfect Spot for 2
Our second stay at Alexandra Cottage! We love the quaint cottage and balcony overlooking Cruz Bay! The small kitchen is perfect to make a quick breakfast and have a nice cup of coffee on the balcony. The convenience of beach chairs, ice chests, and snorkel equipment is a nice perk! Tara is very responsive and helpful and we plan to check out the other properties for future trips!
5.0 / 5.0
Such an amazing place!!!
Me and my husband loved this place! It was perfect! The view was incredible and all the walk ways to get to the house were so cool! We were even happier to find out that we do have a pool too swim in! This place was so great!!!
5.0 / 5.0
Perched over Cruz Bay
This was a spectacular, private location with amazing views over Cruz Bay and far beyond! We loved sitting at the little cafe table morning and night! We are bird watchers and enjoyed how many species came and landed right next to us. The bed was super comfortable and the indoor/outdoor shower was nothing short of outstanding! Anyone coming to enjoy St John, the national park and incredible beaches, must stay here!
5.0 / 5.0
Immaculate!
Beautiful little house, it was spotless, the bed was so comfortable. The patio is cute, views are amazing. Sitting outside we saw hummingbirds, iguanas that hang out in the trees and birds. The steps down are a little long but I just wore flip flops up and then changed into my wedges. Dolphin market & Stargish are close for supplies but we liked the Starfish market much better. If we were there longer would have taken advantage of the grill. Overall it was a great stay and I'd definitely stay again. Town is probably only a mile or so down the road.
5.0 / 5.0
Panoramic sunset escape
Tara is such a great host, very helpful and communicative! The place is very beautiful for couples surrounded by nature, pool and sunset views.
5.0 / 5.0
Everything exceeding our expectations. Tara was very accommodating and responsive in every way.
I highly recommend any of the Mandavilla properties.
5.0 / 5.0
Beautiful
Honeymoon was perfect
5.0 / 5.0
Amazing property close to Cruz Bay
We’ve visited the island three times (using VRBO and staying in different villas each time, this was our favorite place. James and Tara have provided EVERYTHING you could reasonably need, perfect for just two. There are views of Cruz Bay both from the bed and from the patio, landscaping is immaculate. Tara was super sweet and very easy to communicate with. Worth every penny, highly recommend!!
4.0 / 5.0
Great view
We were a little disappointed at the beginning as the location shown on the map is not the actual location. It technically is walking distance to town but it sits on top of a VERY steep hill with a busy road at the bottom. The place itself was nice and clean with all the amenities we needed, I would recommend bringing your own beach towels though the ones provided were not very big. Tara was great and very sweet to work with! Also there is no pool with this cottage despite what the other reviews say. Overall good stay, thank you!
5.0 / 5.0
Fantastic weekend adventure!
This was a lovely little cottage nestled I. The hills above Cruz Bay. The property had everything we could have wanted and more - from beach supplies (towels, chairs, coolers) to restaurant recommendations. You definitely need a car - preferably something with more than 4 cylinders. Would definitely stay again!
4.0 / 5.0
Great views! Responsive Host!
Great views, well equipped cottage! Only drawback is it is high up a hill and we found that a car was needed!!
FAQs
How much does this villa cost compared to others in Cruz Bay?
The average price for a rental in Cruz Bay is $1,222 per night. This rental is $583 less expensive than the average.
Is parking included with this villa?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Alexandra Cottage in Cruz Bay. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this villa?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this villa. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Alexandra Cottage in Cruz Bay 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 Alexandra Cottage in Cruz Bay?
We found 8 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, pets allowed, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, and parking.
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