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·May 2026
If you are into history, this property is for you! Such a cool piece of property with ancient ruins to explore. The flowering trees and bushes are gorgeous and really make for a relaxing place to unwind. The pool and deck are made for relaxing, ocean viewing, and star gazing. The house is super cozy and has plenty of room to feel comfortable. The kitchen is well-equipped to dine in or blend up a cold refreshing beverage or three. The location of the property is super convenient to the markets, hiking, beaches and shopping. Communication was great with the property manager, Jo! We can’t wait to visit again.
10 / 10Outstanding·Mar 2026
What a fascinating property in a great location! Pura Vida rests on 1.5 acres with many ruins including graves dating back to the mid-1700s! Wish the owners provided info. about the history of this place. The house has been completely redone after the 2017 hurricanes and it is furnished beautifully, kitchen and bathrooms updated and everything very lovely. The house is not fully air conditioned but there are good a/c units in both bedrooms and ceiling fans in bedrooms and living room and screened in porch. A sliding screen door to the deck was missing and that would have created a nice airflow for the main living area which got warm even with windows and front door open and a floor fan in use. Sleeper sofa was not very comfortable but it was nice to have. Kitchen was quite well stocked and there is a nice roomy pantry. Shampoo, soaps and detergents were supplied as were paper towels and tp and cleaning products. Bedding was comfortable in the two bedrooms, nice sheets and towels for bath and beach were supplied. Very nice to have washer and dryer available too. Property manager Jovanna was lovely and responsive. Pool deck is very nice as is the gas Weber grill. The views from the deck are of Hart Bay on one side and Chocolate Hole on the other side. It was a great place for morning coffee and happy hour. Beautiful historic property.
10 / 10Outstanding·Feb 2026
What a beautiful home and surroundings. Wondered more about the history of this property because of oldruins and such.
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)
"If you are into history, this property is for you! Such a cool piece of property with ancient ruins to explore. The flowering trees and bushes are gorgeous and really make for a relaxing place to un..."
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