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3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
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Outdoor dining

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms4 bathrooms200 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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St. John, St John
  • Place, Great Cruz Bay
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Cruz Bay Beach
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Virgin Islands National Park
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, St. Thomas (STT-Cyril E. King)
    ‪54 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 villa is 4.4 mi (7.1 km) from Trunk Bay and 5.5 mi (8.9 km) from Sapphire Beach.

What's nearby

  • Great Cruz Bay - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Battery - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Cruz Bay Beach - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • St. John Spice - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Virgin Islands National Park - 13 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

  • St. Thomas (SPB-St. Thomas Seaplane Base) - 64 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪High Tide Bar & Seafood Grill - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Cruz Bay Landing - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Woody's Seafood Saloon - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Greengo’s - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Longboard - ‬20 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

Papaya Private Pool and Tesla Backup!

Papaya is your own tropical oasis, a fun-filled escape perfect for everything from your morning coffee to unforgettable sunset swims.

Step onto your spacious patio and emerge yourself in your private pool. The spacious deck with lush landscaping is complete with new Tropitone furniture, featuring three comfortable lounge chairs, a high-top table with four captain’s chairs and a high-end outdoor grill, perfect for both tranquil relaxation and lively entertaining. For al fresco dining, a covered patio offers a dining table with seating for six. Enjoy a drink, snack or meal poolside while admiring the stunning panoramic views of the Caribbean Sea, lush hills and vibrant sunsets.

Elegant french doors create a seamless transition from your private pool and patio to a spacious, open-concept living area and gourmet kitchen, where expansive floor-to-ceiling windows blur the line between indoors and out. The gourmet kitchen is thoughtfully appointed with a wine fridge, a Keurig coffee maker for hot or iced coffee, and a traditional drip coffee maker, to suit every preference. The high-end appliances, ample counter space and kitchenware provides everything you need for crafting the perfect meal to savor at sunset, or for preparing a late-night snack to enjoy by the glow of your newly lit pool.

The villa’s spacious bedrooms comfortably sleep six guests, with ample room to accommodate additional children or guests. Each bedroom offers an en suite bathroom and individual split air conditioning for personalized comfort. The luxurious primary bedroom features a walk-in closet and relaxing jacuzzi tub. The villa’s contemporary living area features chic furnishings and ample room for your group to enjoy game nights with the provided games or stream a favorite show on the large smart TV.

Should the island experience power disruptions your stay will remain uninterrupted thanks to the villa’s four Powerwalls, ensuring continuous comfort and convenience. Stay connected with ultra-fast Starlink internet, perfect for remote work, streaming or sharing your tropical adventures.

Papaya is a short ride to Cruz Bay and the Northshore beaches. For those seeking a truly remote beach experience, the owners recommend Salt Pond - an unspoiled stretch of coastline known for its solitude, striking natural beauty, and vibrant marine life.

Guest Amenities of The Hills
Beach chairs, beach towels, and a cooler provided
Clubhouse Bar, open daily from 12:00–6:00 PM — featuring a pool table for relaxed entertainment
Enhanced fitness center with an elliptical, exercise bike, rowing machine, treadmill, lockers, and shower
Community villa pool overlooking Cruz Bay, offering 180° panoramic views and a shaded cabana
Concierge service to assist with transportation, entertainment, and making the most of your stay
Event space ideal for weddings, anniversaries, and family reunions
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned villa, which features a private pool. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, a stovetop, and a microwave. Conveniences include a phone, as well as a coffee/tea maker and a washing machine.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a fitness center, or other amenities including concierge services and barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the villa: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Gym
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 2,154 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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

42741

Papaya Private Pool and Tesla Backup! Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 6 out of 7 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 7 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 7 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Andrea S.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had a great stay at Papaya Villa! This was our first time staying on the island. Scott and team helped us track down our passports we forgot as well as give us great direction on car rentals, taxis, restaurants, and grocery stores. Papaya villa also came with 6 beach chairs and a cooler we used everyday. The Villa itself met all of our needs. We will be back!!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Greg C.

Liked: Cleanliness

January Visit

The place was as advertised and very spacious. Beds were very comfortable. Kitchen was well supplied. Parking is limited if you have cars. Need to keep doors closed to the outside otherwise the house could get buggy. Would recommend as a place to stay,
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bryan P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great property

My family and I really enjoyed the property. We go to St. John every year and this is the first time we’ve stayed here. I wouldn’t over look the pool house food either. Small kitchen but the cook made the best Cuban sandwich I’ve had.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tara N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Me and my friends couldn’t have had a better experience. It was perfect for us!

The location was great, the private pool was so nice to have, especially to watch the sunset from! The location was great, just 5 min cab ride from the main town/ restaurants! Would 100% recommend and hopefully we’ll be back soon!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Anthony N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Our Stay at Papaya Villa

We had a wonderful time staying in Papaya Villa, The Hills, St. John, USVI. The villa had all the essentials and was in a beautiful location on the island. I highly recommend any of the Villas in The Hills.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

jared s.

Liked: Cleanliness

One of a kind views!

We had a wonderful experience, from easy and thorough check in process, to a nice clean private pool and one of a kind views from every spot in the home. Besides a few minor maintenance issues, this was an absolutely perfect experience and the best way to vacay in St. John. Checking in with Carly was great and she even gave us a free meal upon arriving and drove us to our villa. The home owner was in communication with me also ensuring that everything went smoothly. Very impressed with everything and we will definitely be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

ANDREA M.

Disliked: Cleanliness

beautiful views

PROS: The Papaya villa was spacious with nice decor, beautiful views and a private pool. The greeter met us at the car barge, which was so helpful because even with directions, I think the place would have been difficult to find (no actual street names and intimidating, steep and winding roads). The kitchen has everything you need if you want to cook. There's a washer and dryer inside the villa for convenience. The food at the Clubhouse is very good and they accomodate vegans. CONS: The kitchen was pretty dirty. The utensil drawers disgustingly had food debris and coffee grounds. The inside oven and hood were really filthy. Dead roach in the laundry room. Guest Services was really good and responsive about answering basic questions, but for example, when we mentioned the kitchen was dirty, or inquired if the men outside our window were villa staff/lansdcapers, no response was received at all. Due to the above mentioned negatives, 1 star was taken away. If we had received even an acknowledgment to our concerns or questions, a higher rating would have been deserved.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2021