4 large bedrooms/4 full bathrooms. Pool/Beautiful Ocean views/hot tub. Cruz Bay!

9.7

Outstanding(58 Reviews)

Villa in Cruz Bay

10 guests · 4 bedrooms · 4 baths

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Top-tier experienceOne of the higher cost properties in the area

Includes essentialsGarden, Pool, Kitchen or Kitchenette and more

About this villa rental

Featured on HGTV’s ‘Caribbean Life’, Meritage Great House has everything you need to experience paradise.
Meritage Great House is situated on a scenic hillside of the very desirable location of Chocolate Hole, Cruz Bay.
Just a short four-minute drive from the ferry dock and downtown Cruz Bay where you can find the best restaurants and shopping on the island.
The house overlooks the Caribbean Ocean which allows you to relax poolside and listen to the surf roll in from Hart Bay Beach which is just a short five-minute car ride down from the house.
Meritage Great House has 4 large, air-conditioned bedrooms each with their own private ensuite bathroom. The 4th bedroom can be either set-up with a king size bed or 2 twin beds, The house has three levels, with bedrooms on each level, allowing for privacy.
The living area and kitchen are on the top deck, fully air conditioned. You can also enjoy the gentle breeze from the Caribbean Ocean. The fully equipped kitchen with Italian granite countertops is a great place to create a feast. Or you may simply want to grill out and enjoy your BBQ by the pool.
Relax on the sundeck around the private pool and wrap around covered decks on two levels, many different gathering places for your group, and secluded places for privacy. Lay in the hammock sipping your favorite cocktail while you watch a dramatic Caribbean sunset.
From the decks, you can see in the distance the islands of St. Croix and St. Thomas which make the perfect spot for morning coffee and pictures with friends & family.

We look forward to hearing from you.
Linda & Randall 🌴🍹🍸

If you need additional space, we also rent out Meritage Cottage separately. listing#35289
Please check our complete details at meritagestjohn. com

Meritage’ is a term created to describe high quality wines made from noble grapes using traditional blending techniques and methods. Meritage wines are red or white wines crafted solely from specific "noble" Bordeaux grape varieties and are considered to be the very best wines of the vintage.

Amenities

Pool

Air conditioner

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Dishwasher

Garden

Family friendly

Map of Cruz Bay

Nearby attractions

Charlotte Amalie Overlook

15.8 mi

Tree Limin' Extreme Zipline St. Thomas

18.2 mi

Skyride to Paradise Point

14.9 mi

Christmas Cove

5.9 mi

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4 large bedrooms/4 full bathrooms. Pool/Beautiful Ocean views/hot tub. Cruz Bay!

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9.7

Outstanding(58 Reviews)

Villa in Cruz Bay

10 guests · 4 bedrooms · 4 baths

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Top-tier experienceOne of the higher cost properties in the area

Includes essentialsGarden, Pool, Kitchen or Kitchenette and more

About this villa rental

Amenities

Pool

Air conditioner

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Dishwasher

Garden

Family friendly

Map of Cruz Bay

Nearby attractions

Charlotte Amalie Overlook

15.8 mi

Tree Limin' Extreme Zipline St. Thomas

18.2 mi

Skyride to Paradise Point

14.9 mi

Christmas Cove

5.9 mi

Reviews

9.7

Outstanding(58 Reviews)

10.0

Jul 2024

We stayed at Meritage for a week in July. Aside from the amazing views it offers, it’s convenient to the Starfish Marketplace for shopping, 10 minutes to Cruz Bay, and close enough to the beaches, especially Hawk’s Nest. The host provides plenty of linens, soaps and shampoos, laundry facilities and detergent, and beach equipment. Large home with plenty of space to spread out and enjoy time together or apart. We will be back.

10.0

Jun 2024

A beautiful spot!

10.0

Jun 2024

Our 25/75 celebration with family on St. John was awesome! Staying at Meritage helped make our time together relaxing. The views are spectacular from the 3 decks. Abby is wonderful and makes sure your stay is comfortable.

10.0

Mar 2024

We had a lovely time in the house, on the porches and in the pool. Great place.

10.0

Feb 2024

Our stay in this place was amazing! The owner, Linda and property manager Abigail were hands down the best we’ve ever worked with. It down poured the first two days we were there right before our wedding ceremony and they were both willing to do whatever it took to make sure we had a beautiful day. Weather ended up turning out beautiful, but they went above and beyond prior to our trip and our whole stay. we will definitely stay there again. Thank you for sharing your beautiful home!!

10.0

Nov 2023

Everything you need !

10.0

Aug 2023

I have three brothers, we get together every year for a week. Meritage was perfect because we 4 each had a beautiful, comfortable bedroom and en suite bath. We loved the view of chocolate Hole with the amazing sunsets. The layout and privacy is absolutely exquisite. We will plan to be back here next time…

10.0

Jul 2023

This cottage is spacious, comfortable, and clean. It's a quick ride to town and has plenty of room for everyone. During our stay, there were 3 couples and 2 'kids' in the house and another couple in the cottage and there was plenty of room for all of us in the house hanging out, getting ready to go out to town or the beaches; outdoor room was great too, plenty of space for everyone when grilling or hanging out by the pool. Awesome place!

10.0

May 2023

Great place. It was fun watching the iguanas and the sun sets. We all had a great time and Abby was great in meeting us at the car barge. We did not encounter any major problems with the rental. We would stay again.

10.0

Apr 2023

Meritage House is perfect for those wanting a wonderful island experience. Its private yet close to beaches , town and grocery stores. Our group loved the outdoor space…screened porches and pool. We especially liked the privacy of the bedrooms. The photos on VRBO are true representations of how Meritage is decorated and set up. Linda and Randall were wonderful to deal with. Our group DEFINITELY recommends Meritage house for your stay in St John

10.0

Feb 2023

We loved our stay at Meritage House on St. John. The location was very convenient to Cruz Bay. The beds were comfortable, the kitchen was well-stocked and the pool was refreshing. Unfortunately there is no longer a hot tub so that amenity should be removed from the website. The manager was very quick to respond when we contacted her a few times. Our grandson especially enjoyed the iguanas that reside in the trees beside the pool! I would love to return some day!

10.0

Nov 2022

Absolutely stunning views, wonderful space to spend time together and also have quiet areas. Easy access to Cruz Bay and just so much more than we could have even imagined.

8.0

Aug 2022

Once we got over the very steep roads to get to the home, we were able to settle in for a week of visiting St. John. We were unaware that the roads and downtown were challenging to drive and park here. In fact, it made a difference for where we went to dinner and shopped due to unavailability of parking but the locations we did stop at were great. Nice that everywhere we went were “open air” locations. But for the Meritage Great House, there were many pluses from the air conditioned bedrooms, stocked kitchen, and patio space to hang out. In fact, most of our afternoons were spent on the patio (bring bug spray) since the great room space was unusable. It was just so hot, even with windows open, especially when we cooked in. They really should consider an a/c unit in that great space for comfort. The pool was nice to relax in at the end of the day but we couldn’t get the temperature controlled on the hot tub. It didn’t matter much since the heat was prohibitive anyway. Bedrooms and beds very comfortable and use of laundry equipment was very welcomed. Lots of towels and beach chairs provided with an ice chest but be sure to rent snorkel gear in town. The master bath downstairs was great with the outdoor shower but be aware that this meant the bathroom was not air conditioned and was very hot to use. We realize it was August, but it was uncomfortable. Also, the upstairs bedroom had an issue with mosquitoes that we couldn’t fix. Overall, a positive experience with a very nice home base for our stay. The sunsets weren’t as lovely as on islands such as Maui, but the views were very nice. A very nice home away from home for our family of 6.

10.0

Jul 2022

This property is fabulous. As the bedrooms as separate from the living space you have full privacy! Also bar fridge is awesome and a pool literally looking off a cliff with ocean views.

8.0

Jun 2022

This was a good house for our group and reminded me of an old boardwalk hotel with lots of levels and decks. All rooms were ensuite and private so it worked nicely for 4 couples. The pool was very popular with the group. There is no air conditioning on the main level which made preparing meals in the kitchen unpleasant but we spent most of our time on the decks. I would suggest updating the provisions, there were 3 blenders and only one worked but the pitcher was cracked. The check in process was difficult.

10.0

May 2022

The house was lovely! We were two families with a total of 5 kids and everyone was happy. The house was well equipped, each bedroom was private, and there was a variety of common spaces for people to hang together or have quiet time. The pool was great and the location in Chocolate Hole was close to the markets, Cruz Bay, and north side beaches. Would definitely stay again!

8.0

Dec 2021

Very nice house. Love that the bedrooms are located away from the common area - kitchen/living room. Pool was very relaxing. Saw many a beautiful sunset from the pool deck.

5.0

Oct 2021

10 amazing women ventured to the island together to enjoy the beautiful views, beaches, and the company of good friends. The location was excellent, close to Cruz Bay for activities, meals out, and the grocery store. The house was prefect for 8 and added on the cottage for the 10 of us; any more would not have worked. Rooms, spaces, and pool were excellent and as pictured in the write-up. Only negative was no A/C in living room - after a long day on the beach it was too warm to relax in there and would have loved to share drinks and card games there. It worked well for the mornings but cooking in there heated things further. But that was the only drawback, otherwise the house and storage had everything and more than needed for a truly pleasurable week.

5.0

Aug 2021

We loved this house! Chris the owner and Abby the property manager are both great to work with. This is one of those homes which provides both great gathering spaces and the ability for each couple or family to have privacy as well. No A/C in the main house, only the bedrooms, so that was a bit limiting to our older members. Kitchen is well equipped and stocked, the pool area is perfect for lounging. Our family really loved staying here.

5.0

Aug 2021

This home was the perfect getaway, close to town, close to the magnificent beaches, every bit as lovely as photos and more!!! Very much enjoyed our stay, and would highly recommend!

5.0

Jul 2021

We rented both the Great House and the Cottage next door for our son's graduation trip as well as a celebration of our 25th wedding anniversary. It was the perfect setup for us, giving my husband and me some space away from our sons and their friends, while being only a few steps away to keep tabs on the young people and use the big kitchen. The house's layout allows everyone to spread out and find some personal space when needed, while the pool and jacuzzi offer fun communal space for gathering. The views from the balconies enhance relaxation time; and the property is a short drive to town amenities, while offering a sense of seclusion. The property manager, Abby, was very responsive and made our stay even more enjoyable. We truly felt like valued guests.

5.0

Jun 2021

Everyone was extremely accommodating to our sudden change in travel plans and felt very welcomed. The view was amazing, the location was great, and the property was beautiful and well-kept!

5.0

Jun 2021

The house was perfect for us! There is plenty of room to spread out. The air conditioning was very nice! The pool and hot tub were fantastic! The location to Cruz Bay and grocery stores were close! We had a Blast!

4.0

Jun 2021

We stayed here with our family, age of kids are 19-22. The view from the property is amazing! When we stayed the mosquitoes were bad, the main living room and kitchen don’t have air conditioning so we kept the patio doors open but at times bugs were too much that it wasn’t enjoyable to be in that area. The bedrooms had great air, beds comfortable, each had their own bathroom which was also nice. Property also had beach chairs, coolers, and umbrellas to use for the beach, this was very nice not to have to pack that along. The only downfall of the properties was the bugs. Everything else was great and very comfortable!

4.0

Jun 2021

Stayed a week. Had my family of eight stay. Plenty of room. Pool was amazing. Place is a little dated and could use a few small repairs but not bad. Manager Abby was so helpful and accommodating.

5.0

May 2021

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the meritage house. It was spacious, clean and well stocked. The location was also very convenient. Would definitely stay there again when visiting St. John.

5.0

May 2021

Excellent property for my 40th birthday getaway. Well appointed kitchen and brand new grill so we cooked multiple times at the house. Only 8 minute drive into Cruz Bay when we didn’t feel like cooking. Beds were comfortable and AC worked well so we slept well each night. Would certainly look to stay here again.

5.0

Apr 2021

Great house with everything you would want, fully stocked kitchen, washer/dryer, beach chairs for beach days, hot tub, pool, multiple decks with gorgeous views, and plenty of sitting/relaxing spaces outside. The layout of the house was perfect for our group of friends/couples. There is a large shared main living/kitchen area and then all rooms are privately tucked away on separate levels of the house, each with their own bathroom/shower. The house was located in a quiet area but only a 5min drive to Cruz Bay. A rental car really is your best option for transportation although they are difficult to get if reservation not made in advanced---and even if it was made in advanced and confirmed our airport vehicle rental location still did not have a vehicle for us when we arrived and had to get it the next day which really was quite a hassle. If rental reserved on St. Thomas, the car ferry is used to transport yourself and the vehicle. Car ferries and people ferries basically run every hour. The Meritage House is a perfect vacation home and I would love to stay again!

5.0

Mar 2021

Clean, convenient, well laid out. A perfect place to enjoy all that St. John has to offer! Chris and Abby were great to work with.

5.0

Feb 2021

Loved everything about this property, great location, beautiful views. Close enough to get to everything without feeling like you were in the middle of everything, all the rooms were clean and everything was perfect, check in was a breeze. The property manager was very attentive. 5 stars all the way around, would not hesitate to book again in the future!!!

5.0

Feb 2021

We loved our stay! The beautiful outside terraces were so nice and every bedroom had a bathroom and the view was unbelievably beautiful! The host was very kind and always available. We loved the pool and hot tub! We will go back! Thank you for having us!

FAQs

How much does this villa cost compared to others in Cruz Bay?

The average price for a rental in Cruz Bay is R 15,147 per night. This rental is R 2,269 above the average.

Is parking included with this villa?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at 4 large bedrooms/4 full bathrooms. Pool/Beautiful Ocean views/hot tub. Cruz Bay!. 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 4 large bedrooms/4 full bathrooms. Pool/Beautiful Ocean views/hot tub. Cruz Bay!. Enjoy the water!

Is 4 large bedrooms/4 full bathrooms. Pool/Beautiful Ocean views/hot tub. Cruz Bay! pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this villa is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at 4 large bedrooms/4 full bathrooms. Pool/Beautiful Ocean views/hot tub. 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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Villa in Cruz Bay

Reasons to book

About this villa rental

Amenities

Map of Cruz Bay

Nearby attractions

Reviews

FAQs

How much does this villa cost compared to others in Cruz Bay?

Is parking included with this villa?

Is there a pool at this villa?

Is 4 large bedrooms/4 full bathrooms. Pool/Beautiful Ocean views/hot tub. Cruz Bay! pet friendly?

What amenities are available at 4 large bedrooms/4 full bathrooms. Pool/Beautiful Ocean views/hot tub. Cruz Bay!?

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