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Banana Tree Retreat • As Seen on HGTV • 2BR Island Getaway

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Smart TV, DVD player, books, stereo
Exterior
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel cot, WiFi
Outdoor dining
Smart TV, DVD player, books, stereo

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroom

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Cruz Bay, St John
  • Place, Virgin Islands National Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Cruz Bay Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Trunk Bay
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Airport, St. Thomas (STT-Cyril E. King)
    ‪55 min drive‬

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About the area

St. John

With a stay at this villa in St. John, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Virgin Islands National Park and Cruz Bay Beach. .This family-friendly villa is 7.8 mi (12.5 km) from Sapphire Beach and 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Trunk Bay.
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What's nearby

  • Virgin Islands National Park - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Cruz Bay Beach - 4 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Caneel Bay Beach - 8 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Cinnamon Bay Beach - 9 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Trunk Bay - 14 min drive - 5.2 km

Getting around

  • Cyril E. King Airport (STT) - 78 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Windmill Bar - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Woody's Seafood Saloon - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Shambles - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Greengo’s - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Sun Dog Cafe - ‬9 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Banana Tree Retreat • As Seen on HGTV • 2BR Island Getaway

Banana Tree Villa (Lower Unit)
As seen on HGTV’s Caribbean Life (S20·E10)

2 BR · 1 BA · 10 min to Cruz Bay · Full A/C · 100% Solar-Powered Electricity

What You’ll Love
Solar-Powered Electricity keeps lights, A/C, fans and outlets humming—eco-friendly comfort!
Separate hot-water heater, so long, chilly showers.
Open-plan living/kitchen with island seating, smart TV, and high-speed Wi-Fi.
Private deck with breezes & sunrise views.
On-site parking with your own entrance.
Coming Soon: Washer + Dryer installation in the lower unit (ETA summer 2025).

Perfect for
Couples or small families seeking a quiet Caribbean retreat
Digital nomads and remote-workers (strong Wi-Fi + A/C)
HGTV fans wanting to sleep where the magic happened
Location & Drive Times
(All times approximate under normal conditions)

Centrally located on Gifft Hill—just minutes from Cruz Bay, Windmill Bar, Wharfside Village and the National Park trails
Cruz Bay: 2 mi – 10 min
Windmill Bar: 2 mi – 5 min
Wharfside Village: 2 mi – 10 min
Mongoose Junction: 3 mi – 10–15 min
National Park trails & beaches (Cinnamon Bay): 4 mi – 15 min
Important Note on Access
The final half-mile is unpaved with some uneven stretches. It’s not impassable—most 2WD cars manage fine—but you may want to drive slowly, especially in rain.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned villa, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private balcony. A Smart television along with a DVD player are provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as concierge services and barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the villa: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car available
  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Laundry facilities

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed
Note from host: Service Animals allowed on a case by case basis.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

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Banana Tree Retreat • As Seen on HGTV • 2BR Island Getaway Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 2 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 2 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Oleg B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Very Nice

We had a great week. The kitchen was fully stocked with every gaget you could need. I took a star off for cleanliness because there was a pair of childrens underwear under the bed. And i wish there was a broom for guest to use. Overall everything was excellent and we would stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025