House in Cruz Bay
4 guests · 2 bedrooms · 2 baths
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About this house rental
The villa has a swimming pool, expanded deck with Pergola, and an outside eating area you can enjoy while looking at the beautiful ocean waters of Hart Bay.
We are located on St. John’s beautiful south shore, Pura Vida (Pure Life), is a beautiful island home and private estate situated on 1.5 acres. The villa is surrounded by a profusion of native landscaping and historical Dutch ruins. Our villa's plateau location makes for lots of lovely island breezes with wonderful ocean views of Hart Bay and Chocolate Hole Bay.
Pura Vida boasts a wonderful floor plan and a downright glorious screened sitting area where you can sit and enjoy a good book or a nap. The two bedroom suites are private and tastefully appointed with all new furnishings and air conditioning for warm nights. Each bedroom has an en suite bathroom with tiled showers and glass walls, which will make you feel right at home.
Great for two couples or a family of four!
An easy drive from town and top-notch beaches, Pura Vida is an excellent choice for experiencing St. John. Returning home after a long day in the sun, you can cool down in the pool, or have a cocktail on the expanded deck, under the Pergola, or relax in the comfortable great room, prepare an island specialty dinner in the fully loaded kitchen, or enjoy a cool drink in the breeze while you watch the beautiful sunsets of St. John before rolling down the hill for a taste of Cruz Bay’s laid back night life.
Explore the 1.5 acres of history on this one-of-a-kind property. Imagine life in the 1700's as you explore the ruins and many fascinating aspects of this property. With a 270 degree view of water, this property is unlike any other.
Sit in the screened porch and watch hummingbirds explore the native vegetation, enjoy the community of iguanas that peacefully traverse the landscape and live in harmony at Pura Vida.
Additionally, the Chocolate Hole Community has a wonderful walking/hiking trail to Hart Bay. Just past our driveway (around the bend) there is a path on the left that will lead you through the canopy of trees to the beach. Take your coffee and stroll through the woods until you reach the beach with it's beautiful gentle breezes.
We are located on St. John’s beautiful south shore, Pura Vida (Pure Life), is a beautiful island home and private estate situated on 1.5 acres. The villa is surrounded by a profusion of native landscaping and historical Dutch ruins. Our villa's plateau location makes for lots of lovely island breezes with wonderful ocean views of Hart Bay and Chocolate Hole Bay.
Pura Vida boasts a wonderful floor plan and a downright glorious screened sitting area where you can sit and enjoy a good book or a nap. The two bedroom suites are private and tastefully appointed with all new furnishings and air conditioning for warm nights. Each bedroom has an en suite bathroom with tiled showers and glass walls, which will make you feel right at home.
Great for two couples or a family of four!
An easy drive from town and top-notch beaches, Pura Vida is an excellent choice for experiencing St. John. Returning home after a long day in the sun, you can cool down in the pool, or have a cocktail on the expanded deck, under the Pergola, or relax in the comfortable great room, prepare an island specialty dinner in the fully loaded kitchen, or enjoy a cool drink in the breeze while you watch the beautiful sunsets of St. John before rolling down the hill for a taste of Cruz Bay’s laid back night life.
Explore the 1.5 acres of history on this one-of-a-kind property. Imagine life in the 1700's as you explore the ruins and many fascinating aspects of this property. With a 270 degree view of water, this property is unlike any other.
Sit in the screened porch and watch hummingbirds explore the native vegetation, enjoy the community of iguanas that peacefully traverse the landscape and live in harmony at Pura Vida.
Additionally, the Chocolate Hole Community has a wonderful walking/hiking trail to Hart Bay. Just past our driveway (around the bend) there is a path on the left that will lead you through the canopy of trees to the beach. Take your coffee and stroll through the woods until you reach the beach with it's beautiful gentle breezes.
Amenities at Private Pool overlooking ocean, large deck on Estate Property. Great Privacy.
Non-smoking
No pets allowed
Family friendly
Map of Cruz Bay
Ratings and reviews
10 / 10Outstanding·Feb 2026
What a beautiful home and surroundings. Wondered more about the history of this property because of oldruins and such.
10 / 10Outstanding·Jan 2026
Everything was great
10 / 10Outstanding·Oct 2025
This property is breathtaking. Beautiful home, beautiful pool, the grounds on the estate were incredible. We spent two hours one day just exploring the property. The property manager, Jovanna was top notch. Immediate response to the very minimal questions we had. We had a rental car and nothing took over 5-10 minutes to reach. Our only problem was figuring out when we can go back! More than likely to this very same property every time.
6 / 10Average·Oct 2025
The villa is beautiful and the property manager was helpful, but our stay was impacted by several serious issues. Check-in was difficult—we were locked out, delaying grocery refrigeration. The primary bed wasn’t made, and the kitchen bathroom wasn’t cleaned. The pool wasn’t usable until day two. The sliding door lacked a screen, making it impossible to get a breeze in the main room, which has no AC.Safety was a concern: my daughter stayed in a downstairs bedroom with a broken lock and direct outdoor access. Though someone came to assess it, it was never resolved. The property also lacks a generator, which became a problem during multiple extended power outages—no water, no electricity.Three days before departure, the refrigerator broke and we lost all our food. We were forced to eat out, which was especially difficult because my daughter was recovering from surgery and we chose this villa specifically for its kitchen. While the fridge was eventually repaired, the loss wasn’t addressed, and we were unfairly blamed for leaving the door open—something we did not do.Despite some lovely evenings, the poor first impression and frustrating final days left us disappointed.
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9.8Outstanding
(124 Ratings)
"What a beautiful home and surroundings. Wondered more about the history of this property because of oldruins and such."
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