St John Villa Rental - US Virgin Islands - St John Vacation Villas
All of our villas come fully-equipped with complete kitchens with all appliances, linens, beach towels and chairs, coolers, paper products, ceiling fans and/or a/c, etc. Most have swimming pools and gorgeous ocean views. Just pack light, and visit our beautiful island of St. John. We know that your stay at one of our romantic St John vacation villas will be perfect.
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Beaches
Snorkeling -- Trunk Bay. An easy drive or taxi ride from your St. John Villa. Tried and true. Site of the famous underwater trail. Abundant sea life, both coral and fish. Can get crowded mid-day, since it is so popular, so go in the mornings or late afternoons for sunset. Restrooms, showers, and a snack bar/lunchroom are available. The only St. John beach with an admission charge -- $4 per person per day, or get a 1-year family pass for only $15. The admission is good for both Trunk Bay and Annaberg, where you can have a guided tour through ruins of an old sugar cane plantation.
Trunk Bay from North Shore Road
Waterlemon Cay from Leinster Bay
Advanced Snorkeling -- Waterlemon Cay. If you are adventurous, take a short hike from Annaberg to Leinster Bay's Waterlemon Cay for some spectacular snorkeling. You'll see numerous starfish during a swim from the point to the Cay, and then will enjoy colorful corals and numerous reef fish.
Water Sports -- Cinnamon Bay. Home of a campground. St. John's longest and widest beach. You can rent kayaks, windsurfers, snorkel equipment, small boats, etc., and enjoy yourselves in a very wide, safe bay with powdery white sand. Cinnamon has restrooms, showers, and a small, casual restaurant. Snorkel at the far right.
White sand at Cinnamon Bay
Beach at Salt Pond Bay
Picnic and Swim -- Salt Pond Bay. Past Coral Bay. Find it on the map and take a drive. There is a walk from the road down to the beach, so pack light. A beautiful horseshoe-shaped bay with a few picnic tables in the shade on shore and one bathroom. Medium snorkeling, but a great place to swim with warm, quiet water. And stop off at Skinny Legs afterwards for some great food, cheap. For the adventurous, keep going on this road and go to Little Lameshur Bay.
Picnic tables in the shade
Sunset -- Frank Bay. A small beach just outside (south) of Cruz Bay, and perfectly oriented facing west. A beautiful panorama of islands is visible, including Stephen's Cay, Great and Little St. James, St. Thomas, and several smaller cays. Bring a glass of wine and sit in one of the beach chairs that local residents have left on the beach for sunset viewing. On Wednesdays during high season, Elaine Estern at Coconut Coast Art Studio holds a cocktail party from 5:30 - 7:00. Guests are welcome. Come look at the beautiful art.
St. Thomas from Frank Bay
Restaurants
Good homemade sign, good homemade food
Breakfast -- Sputnik is now known as Donkey Diner, Coral Bay. Good everything. If you are hungry, try the Sampler, or the Blueberry Pancake special. A good alternative in Coral Bay is Pickle's Deli, just up the road.
Lunch -- Uncle Joe's Barbecue, Cruz Bay. Here is the complete menu: Chicken, Ribs, Chicken and Ribs, Steak. Each comes smoked with a delicious barbecue sauce, and two side dishes. Cheap and good. Try a chicken and ribs combo, and split it for two people. Sometimes there is a wait, since Joe's is quite popular.
Follow the aromas, and enjoy
Delicious food inside
West Indian Snack -- Comfee's, Cruz Bay, in a little kiosk near the fire station. Have a Paté, or Johnnycake, or a stew, or some fried chicken, or the daily special. Not always open, but drop in when you see people there.
Treats from the sea
Moderate Dinner -- Two-way tie for first -- The Fish Trap, Cruz Bay. Fresh fish, served in a variety of ways. Good service, good prices. Owned by a longtime resident who is a trained chef.
Morgan's Mango, Cruz Bay. Generous platters of delicious foods, and a variety of cuisines. Enormous salads. Often entertainment during high season. Or take a trip Coral Bay and eat a great meal at Aqua Bistro, which in now my favorite since we moved to that side of the island.
Next to Mongoose Junction
Attractive dining room and fine service
Upscale Dinner -- Chateau Bordeaux, Bordeaux Mountain. Management has changed, and we prefer Zozo's at this point. A number of other Cruz Bay restaurants are fine.
See British Virgin Islands from your table
Italian -- Café Roma, Cruz Bay. Genuine Italian, and that says it all. Very popular and busy during high season. I like the baked penne. Good pizza. Fresh bread with herb oil for dipping. Cafe Roma had a fire in 2013, and is going to re-open in a few months.
Real Italian inside
Sit right on the water
Sunday Brunch -- Miss Lucy's, Coral Bay. Right on the water. Sit outdoors under the trees. Very popular and worth the drive. Classic eggs benedict and Florentine, usually accompanied by a small jazz combo. You may have the company of a local goat or chicken trying to share your food.
In the country
On a cliff, looking west
Sunset View -- Zozo's, Cruz Bay. Fine dining, with sunset views over Pillsbury Sound. Enjoy cocktails while the sun sets, and then have a romantic dinner. Next to Gallow's Point, with terrific service.
Good Food Cheap -- Skinny Legs, Coral Bay. An institution, proudly claiming "Same Day Service." Best hamburgers on St. John. Casual. Rub shoulders with the local folk. A must. You might see me there, since I live nearby. On Sundays in football season, there will be four games on simultaneously.
Lunch, snacks, dinner, drinks
Bars
Enjoy beverages on the beach.
On the Beach -- The Beach Bar, Cruz Bay. A popular local watering hole, often with live music. Good snack and sandwich/burger menu. Friendly, and excellent ambience.
Sports Bar -- Just Pepe's, Coral Bay. Go here if you are from Boston, or enjoy baseball photos. Actually, the food isn't bad, and it's right on the water. Pepe claims he serves the best hot wings on St. John.
OOPS - Pepe moved to Florida, and Pepe's is now Island Blues, with a local atmosphere and karaoke.
Plenty of big games
Beers at Happy Hour prices daily.
Happy Hour -- Woody's, Cruz Bay. The afternoon crowd spills out from here into the road. Very cheap beers and mixed drinks for a few hours each day. A happy place.
You can't miss the Love Shack
Dancing/Disco/Dating -- Duffy's Love Shack, Cruz Bay. Keeps changing owners/name. But still for the young set.
Come late and dance
Everyone welcome
Late Night -- The Quiet Mon Pub, Cruz Bay. In season, stays open until 4:00 A.M. As other bars close, the patrons end up here. Finally, The Quiet Mon closes, and Cruz Bay goes to sleep. The St. Patrick's Day and 4th of July Parades end here each year. A must.
Good Drinks Cheap -- Skinny Legs, Coral Bay. See above under restaurants. Every island should have a place this good.
The menu
Signs
Stay lef mon
Painted in Street -- East End, Coral Bay. A reminder of which side of the road to drive on. A photo of this street sign won an award in a Caribbean photo contest.
No parking -- Cruz Bay. The pastor's own spot. Somehow, this sign seems to work. I have never seen a car parked here illegally.
And no-one does.
Some local color
Original Spelling -- Cruz Bay. We ate here once, but avoided the bugers and frys.
Mischievous Alteration -- Coral Bay, just before Island Blues. On the other side of this roadside dip in Coral Bay, the warning sign reads "Land Crab Dip". Both classics, and now they are on internet for everyone to admire.
Slow down for the clams
Miscellaneous
Good action twice a week
Music at Night -- Fred's, Cruz Bay. Go Weds. or Friday, and be prepared to dance. The small cover charge is worth it, or just listen to the music from the street and sway with your sweetie. Eventually, you can't resist, and you'll be drawn in.
Art Studio -- Coconut Coast Gallery, Frank Bay. Watercolors by local artist Elaine Estern. Right on the water. Drive up, park, and walk right in. Calendars, prints, originals, souvenirs. Elaine has a cocktail party every Wednesday from 5:30 - 7:00 during high season. Public invited.
On the water at Frank Bay
Shop here or on internet
Shop For Souvenirs -- St. John Spice, Dockside in Cruz Bay, right next to the ferry. Loads of interesting teas, spices, artifacts, clothes, etc., etc., for the folks back home. Ask for Ruth or Run, ex-Bostonians.
Diving -- Two dive shops, both in Cruz Bay, both good. Check them out before your trip. Low Key Watersports. Cruz Bay Watersports.
Places To See Animals
Chickens -- Cruz Bay.
Goats and sheep and cows -- Along Centerline Drive between Cruz Bay and Coral Bay.
Peacocks -- Strolling along Frank Bay from Moorehead Point towards Cruz Bay.
Pigs -- Centerline Drive, usually near the landfill, but can be seen roaming elsewhere.
Horses, donkeys -- Coral Bay.
Wedding or Honeymoon on St. John
Thinking of getting married on St. John? Good choice! Many happy couples do this. In fact, our wedding officiates and wedding planners are always very busy. Your St. John Wedding can be on a beach or a boat, in a church, or in a luxury villa. Any size ceremony, from two people to hundreds.
Here are some tips. The marriage is legal and recognized in the US since St. John is part of the US. All of the paperwork and marriage application can be done by mail prior to your arrival. Send a certified check or money order to the Superior Court of the Virgin Islands for the Application Fee of $50 and License Fee of $50. There is no residency requirement - but you do need to have your application for a license in the court 8 working days prior to your wedding date. There is an 8-day waiting period, so make sure you apply in plenty of time.
If you plan to arrive in the Virgin Islands any day M-F, you can stop at the court after you arrive on St Thomas. The office is open from 8-5 M-F and 10-12 noon on Sat. Tell the taxi driver at the airport this is what you want to do. Once you submit your documents to the court with your marriage application, call them prior to your arrival to ensure they have received the application. The ladies at the court are efficient and process many, many applications.
St. Thomas Villa Rental -- Luxury
St. Thomas luxury villa. Siren's Song. Waterfront 7-bedroom villa rental on Botany Bay, St. Thomas West End. Siren's Song Villa is a luxury St. Thomas villa rental that sits on its own three acres of a 308 acre estate tucked into the unspoiled and crystal waters of Botany Bay Estate on the beautiful West End. The enchanting hillside views from this villa allow guests to see the neighboring cays, as well as two of St. Thomas' well known golden beaches just down the shoreline. A staircase leading down from the main villa takes guests to the spectacular infinity edge swimming pool with cascading fountains and in-pool seating. Sleeps 14 - 22 guests.
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