Villa in Cruz Bay
6 guests · 3 bedrooms · 3 baths
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About this villa rental
Palm Vista is a beautiful
island style villa situated 500 feet above sea level on the boundary of the national park. This is one of the very few villas on St John that offer both sunrise & sunset views! Plus, Luxury Retreats International has rated Palm Vista as "1 of the top 10 view villas in the world"!
The 180 degree panoramic views are unparalleled on the south shore; providing views all the way to Ram Head with sunrises in the east, looking south into Reef Bay, Fish Bay and Rendezvous Bay, and to the west for great sunsets.* The site gives you the ultimate in privacy, yet you are close enough to hear the gentle sounds of the surf below. Plus, the national park is right next door providing easy access to hiking.
The villa is equipped with Solar panels & Tesla power walls which automatically engages to provide electricity during power outages.
Guests have given over 200 Five Star Reviews on VRBO and T Advsr.; the most of any St John villa! You may have seen Palm Vista on HGTV as scenes for their show Caribbean Life were filmed here!
The villa is professionally cleaned prior to your arrival and the pool is also professionally cleaned once a week.
The vaulted ceiling Great Room constructed of native stone walls and travertine marble floors, has 20' wide sliding glass doors to the south providing a great ocean view with screens for you to enjoy the cooling trade winds. The French doors to the east provide additional ocean and pool views. The large sectional couch provides comfortable seating and the new Samsung 46" flat panel Smart TV is connected to DISH satellite as well as the internet. New comfortable bar stools were added in 2026; perfect for entertaining.
Each of the three air conditioned bedrooms have their own ensuite luxury bath, with custom Walter Zanger tiled vanities trimmed in mahogany. Plenty of shelving for easy living, plus large travertine showers. Each bedroom has Smart TV's as well as wonderful ocean views!
The main level has a large Veranda which wraps around the south and east of the home, covered in coral tile and amply furnished for relaxing and dining. The views from the veranda are too good to describe - this is where you will spend your time, enjoying the cooling trade winds. The veranda flows to the pool deck, also covered in beautiful natural coral stone.
The pool deck has Frontgate chaise lounges.
Palm Vista was completed with loving care as you will see, from the hand made pottery light fixtures, the detailed tile work, the beamed ceilings to the star fish adorned bulkheads, no detail was spared. Come and experience the paradise of Palm Vista!
Rent from 2 to 3 bedrooms; priced accordingly. two bedroom rental guests can choose from the 2 King bedrooms or the Queen bedroom on the main floor with ensuite bath & one of the 2nd & 3rd King bedrooms on the garden level, each with their own ensuite baths. Rates are based upon double occupancy; up to 4 guests = 2 bedrooms, 5-6 guests = 3 bedrooms. If you have a total of 4 guests, you can pay an additional fee if you desire the 3rd bedroom. If you rent less than 3 bedrooms, the un-rented bedrooms are locked out and never rented to a different party. If you have a need for a 4th bedroom, you can rent the Guest Suite on the property next door; contact owner for availability and more details.
For children age 8 & under a child liability waiver and additional refundable damage deposit is required.
The owner is not responsible for any booking and or computer errors made by VRBO.
A rental car will be required for your stay. 2 or 4 door 4WD Wrangler is recommended; not because you will use 4WD, but Jeeps sit higher off the ground making maneuvering the hills and turns on St John easier. Road/construction: in 2022 work is underway to bury the utility lines on the major roadways. This may cause some slight traffic delays. Also, sometime in 2022 or 2023 construction of a new home is scheduled to occur nearby toward the end of Skytop road.
*Note: Because of Solstice the sunset views will vary over the course of the year; the best sunsets occur in high season where you see the sun ball drop right into the ocean.
*****IF THIS VILLA IS RENTED FOR YOUR DESIRED TIME PERIOD, OR YOU ARE LOOKING FOR OTHER ACCOMMODATIONS, PLEASE CONSIDER MY OTHER 2 VACATION RENTALS:
SEASIDE VISTA: OCEAN FRONT VILLA- 1 or 2 bedrooms for 1-4 guests
see info at https://www.vrbo.com/590843
LITTLE PALM GUEST SUITE- 1 bedroom for 1-2 GUESTS
see info at https://www.vrbo.com/253498
If you have any questions feel free to call or e-mail me; I'm happy to answer anything about my place or the island of St John.
I am the owner, Michael Krienik, and the only person that does bookings for my property aside from direct bookings thru VRBO. If you have any questions, call me at 513-460-5360. Thanks.
Below are unsolicited, unedited comments from guests who stayed at Palm Vista:
“We thoroughly enjoyed Palm Vista. Your villa exceeds all expectations.
Tyson extremely personable and helpful. Thanks again for
everything.” John E. – Long Lake, MN
“We had a wonderful time staying at your villa. We really liked the
bedroom furniture, where did you buy it? Thank you again.” Mark and
Colleen L. – Houston, TX
“I wanted to let you know we had a great stay at your home in St. John
in January. Your house is beautiful and the view is breathtaking. What
an incredible place! Again, we thoroughly enjoyed our stay and thank
you for everything.” Sheila B. – Wilder, KY
“We had a fantastic time. Tyson is a super nice guy and was readily
accessible on the couple times we needed him.” Amanda P. – Canaan, NY
“Thanks for everything, your home is very lovely. I loved all the
Restoration Hardware furniture, colors, and overall feel. Everything
was very tastefully decorated, and the view was amazing.” Holly C.–
Saline, MI
“We loved our week at Palm Vista, and Tyson and Ali are just
wonderful. Thanks. Jean B. - West Kingston, RI
“We had a grand time and are looking forward to being able to come
back again.” John D – Ft Mitchell, KY
FYI: Tyson is the property manager; he will greet you at the ferry &
escort you to the villa; he is on call 24/7 should you need something.
Keywords: House, villa, ocean views, best views on the island
island style villa situated 500 feet above sea level on the boundary of the national park. This is one of the very few villas on St John that offer both sunrise & sunset views! Plus, Luxury Retreats International has rated Palm Vista as "1 of the top 10 view villas in the world"!
The 180 degree panoramic views are unparalleled on the south shore; providing views all the way to Ram Head with sunrises in the east, looking south into Reef Bay, Fish Bay and Rendezvous Bay, and to the west for great sunsets.* The site gives you the ultimate in privacy, yet you are close enough to hear the gentle sounds of the surf below. Plus, the national park is right next door providing easy access to hiking.
The villa is equipped with Solar panels & Tesla power walls which automatically engages to provide electricity during power outages.
Guests have given over 200 Five Star Reviews on VRBO and T Advsr.; the most of any St John villa! You may have seen Palm Vista on HGTV as scenes for their show Caribbean Life were filmed here!
The villa is professionally cleaned prior to your arrival and the pool is also professionally cleaned once a week.
The vaulted ceiling Great Room constructed of native stone walls and travertine marble floors, has 20' wide sliding glass doors to the south providing a great ocean view with screens for you to enjoy the cooling trade winds. The French doors to the east provide additional ocean and pool views. The large sectional couch provides comfortable seating and the new Samsung 46" flat panel Smart TV is connected to DISH satellite as well as the internet. New comfortable bar stools were added in 2026; perfect for entertaining.
Each of the three air conditioned bedrooms have their own ensuite luxury bath, with custom Walter Zanger tiled vanities trimmed in mahogany. Plenty of shelving for easy living, plus large travertine showers. Each bedroom has Smart TV's as well as wonderful ocean views!
The main level has a large Veranda which wraps around the south and east of the home, covered in coral tile and amply furnished for relaxing and dining. The views from the veranda are too good to describe - this is where you will spend your time, enjoying the cooling trade winds. The veranda flows to the pool deck, also covered in beautiful natural coral stone.
The pool deck has Frontgate chaise lounges.
Palm Vista was completed with loving care as you will see, from the hand made pottery light fixtures, the detailed tile work, the beamed ceilings to the star fish adorned bulkheads, no detail was spared. Come and experience the paradise of Palm Vista!
Rent from 2 to 3 bedrooms; priced accordingly. two bedroom rental guests can choose from the 2 King bedrooms or the Queen bedroom on the main floor with ensuite bath & one of the 2nd & 3rd King bedrooms on the garden level, each with their own ensuite baths. Rates are based upon double occupancy; up to 4 guests = 2 bedrooms, 5-6 guests = 3 bedrooms. If you have a total of 4 guests, you can pay an additional fee if you desire the 3rd bedroom. If you rent less than 3 bedrooms, the un-rented bedrooms are locked out and never rented to a different party. If you have a need for a 4th bedroom, you can rent the Guest Suite on the property next door; contact owner for availability and more details.
For children age 8 & under a child liability waiver and additional refundable damage deposit is required.
The owner is not responsible for any booking and or computer errors made by VRBO.
A rental car will be required for your stay. 2 or 4 door 4WD Wrangler is recommended; not because you will use 4WD, but Jeeps sit higher off the ground making maneuvering the hills and turns on St John easier. Road/construction: in 2022 work is underway to bury the utility lines on the major roadways. This may cause some slight traffic delays. Also, sometime in 2022 or 2023 construction of a new home is scheduled to occur nearby toward the end of Skytop road.
*Note: Because of Solstice the sunset views will vary over the course of the year; the best sunsets occur in high season where you see the sun ball drop right into the ocean.
*****IF THIS VILLA IS RENTED FOR YOUR DESIRED TIME PERIOD, OR YOU ARE LOOKING FOR OTHER ACCOMMODATIONS, PLEASE CONSIDER MY OTHER 2 VACATION RENTALS:
SEASIDE VISTA: OCEAN FRONT VILLA- 1 or 2 bedrooms for 1-4 guests
see info at https://www.vrbo.com/590843
LITTLE PALM GUEST SUITE- 1 bedroom for 1-2 GUESTS
see info at https://www.vrbo.com/253498
If you have any questions feel free to call or e-mail me; I'm happy to answer anything about my place or the island of St John.
I am the owner, Michael Krienik, and the only person that does bookings for my property aside from direct bookings thru VRBO. If you have any questions, call me at 513-460-5360. Thanks.
Below are unsolicited, unedited comments from guests who stayed at Palm Vista:
“We thoroughly enjoyed Palm Vista. Your villa exceeds all expectations.
Tyson extremely personable and helpful. Thanks again for
everything.” John E. – Long Lake, MN
“We had a wonderful time staying at your villa. We really liked the
bedroom furniture, where did you buy it? Thank you again.” Mark and
Colleen L. – Houston, TX
“I wanted to let you know we had a great stay at your home in St. John
in January. Your house is beautiful and the view is breathtaking. What
an incredible place! Again, we thoroughly enjoyed our stay and thank
you for everything.” Sheila B. – Wilder, KY
“We had a fantastic time. Tyson is a super nice guy and was readily
accessible on the couple times we needed him.” Amanda P. – Canaan, NY
“Thanks for everything, your home is very lovely. I loved all the
Restoration Hardware furniture, colors, and overall feel. Everything
was very tastefully decorated, and the view was amazing.” Holly C.–
Saline, MI
“We loved our week at Palm Vista, and Tyson and Ali are just
wonderful. Thanks. Jean B. - West Kingston, RI
“We had a grand time and are looking forward to being able to come
back again.” John D – Ft Mitchell, KY
FYI: Tyson is the property manager; he will greet you at the ferry &
escort you to the villa; he is on call 24/7 should you need something.
Keywords: House, villa, ocean views, best views on the island
Amenities at Palm Vista: Voted Top 10 Panoramic Villa View in the World! +200 5 star reviews
Non-smoking
No pets allowed
Map of Cruz Bay
Ratings and reviews
10 / 10Outstanding·Dec 2025
Host super helpful and available. Accommodations good!!!!
8 / 10Excellent·Nov 2025
The view was as advertised and the owner tries really hard to provide a good experience for the guest.
10 / 10Outstanding·Aug 2025
We have visited St. John several times and views are always a top priority when choosing our home for the week. No rental property on island beats the views at Palm Vista. Enjoying coffee in the morning on the veranda, relaxing in the loungers by the pool, taking in the sunset or stars in the evening… all breathtaking in photos but even more spectacular in person. In addition to the villa’s serene outdoor living space, the interior is beautifully decorated, very clean, and equipped with anything you could possibly need. The 3 spacious bedrooms, all with ensuite bathrooms and separate A/C units, were ideal for our party of 6 (my husband, myself, and 4 young adults in their 20’s). We particularly appreciated all the top of the line items handpicked by the owner (Michael): outdoor furniture, custom lighting, fully stocked kitchen, grill, beach towels, pool towels, high thread count sheets, backpack beach chairs, coolers, pool floats, laundry room, etc. His attention to detail goes above and beyond. While my hubby & I were trying to unplug, the kids wanted to stay connected which was no problem with the excellent WIFI and Tesla solar power. Power outages are common on St. John and two occurred during our week vacation but we had power the entire time. The perfect distance from town Palm Vista is 5-star villa on its own but Michael's communication, responsiveness, thoughtfulness, and expert island recommendations put the property over the top. We cannot wait to return to PV & STJ!
6 / 10Average·May 2025
The view is spectacular but it is time for the property to be updated. There is no air conditioning in the common areas which meant that doing things as a family wasn't real comfortable. The days were 84-86 degrees with a metal roof. HOT! the front door does not have a screen so it can't be left open to create a breeze. The stairs to the second and third bedrooms is an outside stairway. If it would have rained we would have gotten very wet getting from the bedrooms to the living area. We have been renting villas and condos for 19 years and this was our first rental that did not provide conditioner or body lotion. The drive to the villa seemed longer than described and part of the drive is on a one lane road with horse shoe turns.
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9.9Outstanding
(169 Ratings)
"Host super helpful and available. Accommodations good!!!!"
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