Villa in Cruz Bay
6 guests · 2 bedrooms · 2 baths
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Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
High-end valueWell priced for this area
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About this villa rental
Island stonewalls & a mature tropical garden make an enchanting home for two couples. Two king master bedroom suites are equipped with air conditioning, but the island breezes make them an unnecessary option year round. Nature is at your doorstep with the nearby salt pond provides a nesting haven for local birds.
An intimate & private hideaway for two or an economical home away from home for the family. Nestled in hillside gardens with blooming bougainvillea, hibiscus & orchids and lime trees, the island fauna beckons for exploration. You can hear the blue Caribbean Sea lap the shoreline from your deck overlooking Chocolate Hole. Come & stay in style & class economically just five minutes from the shops & restaurants of Cruz Bay.
Two separate suites each have a full bath and king bed with ample room to spread out & relax. The owner’s son – a day trader for a hedge fund based on St John & co-owner of the villa – resides in a separate one bedroom apartment with a separate entrance most of the year. He can offer you island insights and scuba tips or all the total privacy you may desire.
A spacious Great Room with a vaulted ceiling with large open doors open to a tranquil view of Chocolate Hole Bay. The cool, Caribbean trade winds sweep through the villa day & night. Additionally, every room is equipped with ceiling fans.
A modern kitchen with all the amenities and a comfortable bar overlook the Caribbean blue water and lend to a unique culinary experience. An Italian travertine stone slab dining table with a Schnell Studio weave light are situated next to the kitchen for indoor dining.
The Great Room & dining area open onto a wooden deck running the length of the villa providing an option for outdoor dining as well as additional living space. Mornings and early afternoon the deck offers bright sun while the afternoons are shady cooled as the trade winds come across the valley and the salt pond.
Swimming & snorkeling at the nearby Chocolate Hole Beach 1-2 minute drive and a 5 – 10 minute drive to the spectacular National Park beaches.
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An intimate & private hideaway for two or an economical home away from home for the family. Nestled in hillside gardens with blooming bougainvillea, hibiscus & orchids and lime trees, the island fauna beckons for exploration. You can hear the blue Caribbean Sea lap the shoreline from your deck overlooking Chocolate Hole. Come & stay in style & class economically just five minutes from the shops & restaurants of Cruz Bay.
Two separate suites each have a full bath and king bed with ample room to spread out & relax. The owner’s son – a day trader for a hedge fund based on St John & co-owner of the villa – resides in a separate one bedroom apartment with a separate entrance most of the year. He can offer you island insights and scuba tips or all the total privacy you may desire.
A spacious Great Room with a vaulted ceiling with large open doors open to a tranquil view of Chocolate Hole Bay. The cool, Caribbean trade winds sweep through the villa day & night. Additionally, every room is equipped with ceiling fans.
A modern kitchen with all the amenities and a comfortable bar overlook the Caribbean blue water and lend to a unique culinary experience. An Italian travertine stone slab dining table with a Schnell Studio weave light are situated next to the kitchen for indoor dining.
The Great Room & dining area open onto a wooden deck running the length of the villa providing an option for outdoor dining as well as additional living space. Mornings and early afternoon the deck offers bright sun while the afternoons are shady cooled as the trade winds come across the valley and the salt pond.
Swimming & snorkeling at the nearby Chocolate Hole Beach 1-2 minute drive and a 5 – 10 minute drive to the spectacular National Park beaches.
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Amenities at Ocean Garden - Two Master Bedroom Suites w/ King Beds
Non-smoking
No pets allowed
Family friendly
Map of Cruz Bay
Ratings and reviews
10 / 10Outstanding·Apr 2026
Best VRBO experience I've ever had. Ocean Garden was magnificent - beautiful, clean, well-stocked, great location. The hosts were immediately accessible and helpful and kind. When I return to St John, I will unquestionably book this place again!
10 / 10Outstanding·Apr 2026
We are a family of 4 and it was our first time visiting St. John. The house was perfect for us. It is eclectic, roomy, and the balcony is amazing. The features of the home are very special and it is very private with beautiful views. Although you may hear a rooster in the morning. It is only a 5 min. Drive into Cruz Bay, and we absolutely needed our car rental. We cooked 3 nights. The kitchen is on the older side but met our needs. Our host was very communicative and they tend to treat you like their special guests. I would stay here again.
10 / 10Outstanding·May 2025
This house was lovely - great location, beautiful interior. The outside space is the most special part of the house though. That is where we spent most of our time.
10 / 10Outstanding·Mar 2025
We had a wonderful trip to St. John which included a great stay at Ocean Garden. Donald Schnell and his family were excellent hosts and communicators. Their home is lovely, very clean, in a quiet neighborhood, surrounded by tropical gardens. We rented their Jeep which was needed while exploring the island. It was a pleasure meeting and working with the Schnell family. We will be back!
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9.6Outstanding
(18 Ratings)
"Best VRBO experience I've ever had. Ocean Garden was magnificent - beautiful, clean, well-stocked, great location. The hosts were immediately accessible and helpful and kind. When I return to St John,..."
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