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Castaways Villa | Beach Escape w/ Kayaks & SUPs

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3 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Dining
Property grounds
Exterior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 8167 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

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Cruz Bay, St John
  • Place, Chocolate Hole
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Chocolate Hole Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Great Cruz Bay
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, St. Thomas (STT-Cyril E. King)
    ‪58 min drive‬

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About the area

St. John

When you stay at this vacation home in St. John, you'll be by the sea, within a 15-minute drive of Virgin Islands National Park and Cruz Bay Beach. .This vacation home is 4.8 mi (7.8 km) from Trunk Bay and 6 mi (9.7 km) from Sapphire Beach.

What's nearby

  • Chocolate Hole - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Chocolate Hole Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Rendezvous Bay - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Devers Bay - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Great Cruz Bay - 13 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

  • St. Thomas (SPB-St. Thomas Seaplane Base) - 58 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cruz Bay Landing - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Woody's Seafood Saloon - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Greengo’s - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Longboard - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Sun Dog Cafe - ‬8 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.

Castaways Villa | Beach Escape w/ Kayaks & SUPs

Summary:

Just a 5-minute drive from Cruz Bay, Castaways Villa offers a convenient yet tranquil retreat with spectacular views of Chocolate Hole Bay. This spacious two-story townhome provides the perfect island escape and includes kayaks for exploring the calm bay waters, making it ideal for families or groups of friends. 🌴



The Space:

Upon entering the townhome, you’ll find most of the living space conveniently located on the ground floor. To the left down the entry hallway is a king bedroom with an en-suite bathroom. To the right, the heart of the home features an open-concept layout with a well-appointed kitchen and dining area, a half bath, and a comfortable living room with a Smart TV and basic cable. Ten-foot ceilings and large glass doors opening to the patio create a bright and airy space—perfect for relaxing or cooking together. You can open the doors to enjoy the beach views and soothing sounds of the ocean, or close them and turn on the AC to cool down after a sunny day.



Upstairs, you’ll find two additional bedrooms. The first features two queen beds, an en-suite bathroom, and a private balcony with seating. Across the hall, offering a bit more privacy, is the Deluxe King Suite, which features its own balcony with breathtaking ocean views. All bedrooms are equipped with Smart TVs, basic cable, ceiling fans, air conditioning, and beautifully appointed en-suite bathrooms. 🌴



Guest Access:

Safety & House Rules

For everyone’s safety and enjoyment, please ensure that all house rules are followed throughout your stay.



Check-In Process

BOOKVI typically arranges a personal greeter to meet you at the villa for check-in. They will provide a brief tour of the property, answer any villa-related questions, and share helpful island insights to help you get settled.



Check-in arrangements are based on your arrival time, party size, and familiarity with the villa. Guests who have stayed with us previously or are familiar with St. John may request a self or virtual check-in, which can be arranged upon approval. 🌴



The Neighborhood:

This location is a true gem, with beach access just 50 yards from your back porch. Close to town yet serene and peaceful, you can enjoy morning walks along the shore collecting beautiful shells, take an evening dip in the calm waters, or spend the day paddleboarding, kayaking, and snorkeling right in the bay. 🌴



Getting Around:

BOOKVI highly recommends renting a 4-wheel drive vehicle to comfortably navigate the terrain on St. John. We are happy to provide a list of trusted local rental companies, and we also have a few villa vehicles available for guests when available.



Current villa vehicle options may include:

• New Custom Toyota Land Cruiser – Full-Time Four-Wheel Drive – 5 Passenger

• Lexus GX – Full-Time Four-Wheel Drive – 6 Passenger

• Jeep Wrangler Islander (4-door) – Four-Wheel Drive – 5 Passenger

• Toyota Highlander – AWD – 6 Passenger

• Chevy Trax – AWD – 4 Passenger



Please inquire with the BOOKVI Team to check availability and explore the best option for your stay. 🚙🌴



If you prefer not to drive, we are also happy to arrange taxi service during your stay.



Other Things to Note:

All guests will receive a rental contract for signature outlining the terms and conditions of the stay. Once your flights are booked, please provide your flight information so we can help coordinate a smooth arrival and transfer from the airport on St. Thomas.



We are happy to assist with arranging private airport transportation, taxi service, boat charters, private chefs, and spa services. You can also expect a few helpful emails from our team to assist with your vacation planning.



We look forward to welcoming you to St. John! 🌴



Interaction with Guests:

Castaways Villa is managed by BOOKVI, an island concierge service that is readily available to assist with guest needs — whether it’s dinner reservations, boat charters, or rental gear for your beach adventures.



There is also a full-time property management team on call for any maintenance needs during your stay.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private balcony or patio. Conveniences include a desk and a microwave.
Enjoy the recreation opportunities such as 4 outdoor pickleball courts or make use of other amenities including barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3.5 private bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Office

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Gravel flooring in public areas
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • 4 outdoor pickleball courts
  • Kayak
  • Casino nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rock climbing 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)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Recycling
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Unit size: 1,800 square feet

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

The host will greet guests on arrival
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

Pets not allowed

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
This property accepts cash
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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

Property is also known as

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Castaways Villa | Beach Escape w/ Kayaks & SUPs Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 15 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 15 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 15 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Stephen W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Host was welcoming and very available for any questions or concerns and kept in touch for updates of island issues when needed.The Villa was nicely furnished and clean. The kitchen was more than adequate for our meal preparations, but could have used a few more basic items (peeler, baking pan). The Cuisinart knives were outstanding and greatly appreciated as was the powerful blender.
Stayed 17 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very clean accommodations . Close to everywhere we wanted to go.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Katrin H.

Liked: Cleanliness
The villa was great - well-appointed, clean, and comfortable. Location was close to beaches and town (about a 7 minute drive to Cruz Bay). Property team was communicative and helpful. We would certainly stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Greg H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dean D.

Liked: Cleanliness

St. John stay

We enjoyed our stay at this villa. Very clean, good location, and excellent communication with management. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jill M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing Place

We absolutely loved our stay in St. John on Chocolate Hole! The condo was clean, very spacious and the team was so responsive and amazing to work with! Highly recommend and would absolutely stay there again!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Megan M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Remote Island Getaway

We couldn't have found a more perfect spot! This had everything we needed and Brandon made sure no details were left out.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

pablo h., Brooklyn

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Property

This villa is great. Well appointed and spacious. Highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Holiday in Paradise

The house is located just a few yards from the beach. We could sit in the house or on the back porch and watch the water and the boats in Chocolate Hole Bay. It was great having a paddle board to take into the bay and watch the turtles swim by. The house is close to Cruz Bay and travelling to the North Shore beaches was no problem. The only drawback is the huge pit in the front of the house that was a safety concern. It needs to be filled in or fenced off,
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Patrick K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing

Very spacious and quite with easy access to the rest of the island!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Sheila

Liked: Cleanliness

St. John Villa Rental

Castaway Villa is a beautiful, new property. The rooms are spacious and everything is new. We found it hard to find as it is in a nondescript area and the entrance road is not marked. There is a beach area but the Villa is not on a beach front. Had beach equipment, an electric grill, outdoor seating, and resident iguanas right outside our door! Convenient location.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sierra B., Somerville MA

Liked: Cleanliness

exceeded all expectations

Everything about this stay was better than expected -the host was friendly and went above and beyond with local recommendations and assistance, the host was immaculately clean and well stocked, and the beach was just flawless. Would absolutely come back, with friends.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely time in a peaceful location

The property was brand new and very clean. It was a lovely accommodation that suited the needs of our extended family beautifully. We were happy to spend our brief vacation at a home close to town and well-appointed.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

David P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place

Condo was just as listing described. Clean very spacious like new condition. Location was great. Met all of our needs.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Janessa M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fabulous Location

We really enjoyed our stay at Casta Villa. The condo was beautifully decorated. The bedrooms were fabulous as well as the main living space. We loved paddle boarding right off the beach. There is wildlife everywhere, iguanas, DEER, hermit crabs and more. The location is perfect too! So many beautiful memories were made here. We Look forward to staying again.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022