Sea Grape @ Battery Hill! Great View of the Bay & Close walk to Town

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2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

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Parking available
Dryer
Washer
Barbecue grill
Kitchen

Explore the area

Cruz Bay, St John

Cruz Bay Beach
‪5 min walk‬
Honeymoon Beach
‪9 min drive‬
Trunk Bay
‪16 min drive‬
West End (TOV-West End Seaplane Base)

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Dining area

About this property

Sea Grape is a charming condominium overlooking the captivating Caribbean, Cruz Bay, and Cruz Bay Village. Perched atop Battery Hill, you will enjoy enchantingly beautiful views and sunsets overlooking Lovango and Mingo Cays.

The condo is a short 10-minute walk to town where you will find numerous restaurants, shops, hiking trails and entertainment.

The well-appointed kitchen and bathroom along with the living room stocked with a Smart TV, and Wi-Fi, help make your stay in St. John comfortable rain or shine.

Relax in the covered balcony. It is the perfect spot to enjoy your morning coffee, enjoy a book or relax and watch the boats in the harbor after a day on the beach.

Located in Battery Hill, the property is a beautifully landscaped enclave located in the village of Cruz Bay with an ambiance well suited to those looking for privacy, luxurious amenities and convenience of location. As a guest at Battery Hill, you will enjoy the pool and deck that offers fantastic views of the harbor and the Caribbean. There you can grill a hamburger or some fresh local fish while you unwind and dine by the pool.

Because of the short walk to downtown, beaches and trails, no car is necessary from its Battery Hill location. Nearby taxis can whisk you away to a beach. Or stop at Mongoose Junction, a great shopping area, to pick up whatever you need before a hike or a day on the beach.

St. John truly is a slice of paradise!

Property manager

Christine DeLongis

Premier Host

Languages

English

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Views of Cruz Bay from Battery Hill pool deck.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 3–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

St. John

Located in St. John, this condo is near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Virgin Islands National Park and Cruz Bay Beach. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Cruz Bay, St John

What's nearby

Cruz Bay Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
Battery - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
Great Cruz Bay - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
Honeymoon Beach - 9 min drive - 3.8 km
Trunk Bay - 16 min drive - 6.8 km

Getting around

St. Thomas (SPB-St. Thomas Seaplane Base) - 55 min drive

Restaurants

‪High Tide Bar & Seafood Grill - ‬7 min walk
‪Cruz Bay Landing - ‬6 min walk
‪Beach Bar - ‬8 min walk
‪Lovango Rum Bar - ‬6 min walk
‪Greengo’s - ‬9 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Sea Grape @ Battery Hill! Great View of the Bay & Close walk to Town have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Sea Grape @ Battery Hill! Great View of the Bay & Close walk to Town pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Sea Grape @ Battery Hill! Great View of the Bay & Close walk to Town?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sea Grape @ Battery Hill! Great View of the Bay & Close walk to Town?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Sea Grape @ Battery Hill! Great View of the Bay & Close walk to Town located?

Situated near the beach, this condo building is steps away from St John Eco Hike & Snorkel Adventure and Cruz Bay Beach. Virgin Islands National Park is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) away.

9.4

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Bill M.

20 March 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

nice place as described

we had water pump and hot water issues but management was there quick to solve. other wise good stay.

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cathleen B.

20 February 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Views and Convenient Location

SeaGrape had a wonderful hilltop location, great breezes, and a terrific view from the balcony. While at the very top of the hill, you can walk past Gallows point for a less steep approach. For buns of steel, go straight up from downtown! We loved the view, the rechargeable (extra) fans (we have the same ones at home for the boat); the rince-off shower in the parking lot - life saver - and flat parking!; super useful laundry line on the balcony. All great touches. Once we figured out how to maximize the 2.5 gallon bathroom water heater we were okay on showers. Could have used some salt in the kitchen, but there was plenty of leftover nutmeg for painkillers :) Who needs salt?! The bathroom could use a little touch up on paint and Italian grandmother attention to the baseboards - because you sit in there and stare at these things... but otherwise spotless. We would 100% stay here again! The management company is VERY responsive and made sure that the water heater was functioning as it should when we asked. Living room furniture is comfortable. Great seating on the patio, including a fab, comfortable cushion chair, tucked in the corner out of the breeze where I spent many hours reading my kindle after long snorkeling days. Very much recommend...

Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa M.

18 January 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful stay at Sea Grape

Sea Grape was a wonderful home base on St. John. It had everything we needed with a fantastic view of Cruz Bay. Beds were comfortable, kitchen was well-stocked with all of the utensils we needed to cook at home. Nights were quiet and peaceful for a good night's sleep. Loved walking into town in the evenings and exploring the island during the day. Look forward to returning! Thank you.

Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danielle R.

15 December 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great spot!

We were in St. John for a wedding! This was a great location. Slightly removed from the hustle and bustle of downtown but close enough to walk! (There is a bit of a hill which we new about) We would stay here again in a heartbeat! Thoroughly enjoyed our time!

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael K.

20 April 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Getaway

We loved the island of St John and this condo was absolutely perfect. So easily walkable to the restaurants and shops. The breeze on the patio each night was so refreshing. We loved listening to the bands play after returning from dinner. Thank you so much for sharing your special place with us.

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margaret L.

8 April 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Another exceptional stay at Battery Hill

This is my family's third stay at Battery Hill, and was again perfect. Everything from the booking, to the arrival process, to the welcoming amenities is always seamless and so appreciated. The whole property is clean and is the perfect location to the restaurants and bars in Cruz Bay. The condo itself was homey and had anything we needed to feel at home. The view was exceptional. We look forward to our next trip!

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin H.

7 April 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

February vacation get away

We had an amazing trip. This condo is perfect and has literally everything you need to explore the beaches. It is just a short walk to town (yes up a big hill but restaurants and shops are at the bottom). The kids loved the pool and the other guests and owners were all really nice.

Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

2/10 Terrible

Hanna S.

9 December 2023

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Cleanliness

No Accommodation for unscheduled 6 Days of Constructio

The condo is great and as described. On day 2, as we were enjoying our coffee on the porch, very loud jackhammering started up directly outside our door and under the porch. The metal railings on the stairs were being replaced. Jackhammering, sanding, metal grinding, hammering continued all day long for 6 of our 7 days. Metal shards were blowing under our door so we swept a lot and wore shoes the whole time. Instead of enjoying the lovely condo and pool, we left early every day. Had to eat every meal out and throw out food and beer at the end of the week because we spent so little time in the condo. Host offered a small percentage off a future stay, but we won’t go back. Afterward, I asked the host to consider a partial refund but got no response. VRBO wouldn’t help because the trip was over. Really disappointed; that was our 30-year anniversary trip.

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

donald b.

23 June 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Cruz Bay Stay

We stayed on Content Hill with family for our first week and at Battery Hill for our second. The owners were friendly and very helpful with getting us checked in early. The place is cozy and warm and feels like it fits the island more than some of the other places we had seen. The hill top view was unequalled, the pool temperature was perfect and the little community of buildings that make up battery hill is very informal and attractive. This was our second time at Battery Hill and I hope there will be more.

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Will N.

13 April 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Close to town

The property is close to Cruz Bay. It was easy to get to different parts of the island.

Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jacinthe G.

14 March 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Charming House

We enjoyed our stay in this house. It is well situated and very clean. The owners are very kind and attentive. Thank you for this lovely vacations.

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Michael B.

8 March 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The View

The Balcony view is incredible, spent a lot of time watching Cruz Bay boats going in and out. Nice pool, the unit has everything you need. Clean! Nice eclectic Island art! Feels like that some areas are about do for a refresh. Typical for St John very little Hot water If walking you need to be able to climb hills! Still highly recommend!

Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

John B.

19 January 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A beautifully appointed condo perched on top of the hill overlooking Cruz bay

From reserving the property to arriving everything went perfect. A lovely place that I will be coming back to you again and renting.

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Charlotte S., Littleton, NC

12 December 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Best View

We rented 3 properties at Battery Hill and loved all of them. Each was unique in it's own way but offered us everything we needed and more. The view from Sea Grape was the best. They took care of any concerns that may have arisen and welcomed us with a welcome gift upon arrival. The extra coolers were perfect for day trips to the beach. Don't be fooled by the hill-we found a less steep hill to walk up that made the stay great!

Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Eric M.

26 July 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Good location.

Great views, short walk or drive into town. Really quite. Seemed to be family’s with kids all staying at the complex.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Dale N., Havertown

17 July 2022

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice little place

Amazing views and great location. Close to town and most all of the events we were attending for a wedding. Two issues we had were that the bed was very uncomfortable along with the living room furniture.

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sara C., Gainesville, Ga.

17 July 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing. View!

This lovely property overlooks ever changing Cruz Bay and is a short walk to town. We found it peaceful and relaxing. Our vacation could not have been better!

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bridget G.

5 July 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect home away from home…

This home was exactly as described! The location was perfect, parking was great and we had just the right amount of space for the four of us! The pool was clean and the grounds in general were very lush and relaxing! We can’t wait to book again!!

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andrew L.

24 June 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Sea Grape at Battery Hill was the perfect home base for us

The walk up Battery Hill is no joke, but just became part of the fun. (Of course we could have taken a taxi). The condo is exactly as pictured and described. Beautiful views off the porch and delightful pool. Having beach chairs and snorkel gear available to borrow was such a nice touch. The condo had everything we could have needed and the staff was friendly and helpful. Would 100% rent this condo again for our next visit to St. John.

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie D.

4 February 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A True Gem

This was a hastily planned trip and I am so glad I chose this property? First of all, the view is better than these photos. It's just magical. Pros: Proximity to restaurants (we never needed the car at night); comfy beds; great A/C although we rarely needed it; well equipped kitchen; has everything you need for a day at the beach including ice pads for the coolers; pool with super clean grill; professional and helpful management team to welcome you and give you a tour of the property; level and ample parking is a plus that can not be underestimated if you rent a car/jeep. Also, the owners stayed in touch during all the covid travel requirement changes and were incredibly helpful with the process and answering all other questions I had. Things to be aware of: The hill to the villa is no joke and became my excuse for ordering dessert nightly. Know how to use the 4WD on your car if you are going up in the rain. You can hear music nightly as if you are at the bar! We loved it and hope you will too! If you close the patio door you can barely hear it and they do stop at a reasonable time. In the kitchen, everything is cleared out between guests so there are no spices/condiments other than salt/pepper. If you have a favorite spice, bring it from home. The grocery stores are suffering significant supply chain issues so if you have a favorite coffee, I would bring that also. My daughter and I are already trying to figure out when we can return and we will definitely stay here!

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Luis C.

9 August 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place for a family of four

Perfect place for a family of four, walking distance from downtown Cruz Bay.

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer M.

16 July 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfection!

This was exactly what our family was looking for - a relaxing, fun, and safe place to crash after days at the beach. The condo itself was clean, safe, and well-equipped with all that we could ask for. It's located on a hill just above downtown, but the walk to get there is a little longer because of way the road twists and turns. It took us about 8-10 minutes to get to the heart of Cruz Bay. In the morning, we would wake up and enjoy the deck while drinking coffee and eating breakfast, then we were off the beach to enjoy fun, using the beach chairs and cooler provided. After a day of sun and sand, we came back to enjoy the pool and relax before walking downtown for dinner. Battery Hill is almost exclusively all vacation rentals, so it was fun getting to meet different families and people from all over. The staff were so accommodating and kind. They helped to arrange for a sail/snorkel trip out on a boat. Also, they were very patient when our flight was delayed and we missed the ferry. They had our condo spotless and ready for us to relax upon arrival. We will DEFINITELY be staying here again - I don't think we could have found a more perfect and ideal location for our vacation!

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jill S., Where do you live?

11 May 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Baylie’s graduation trip

After having to postpone last year due to Covid this trip was much needed an exceeded all expectations.

8/10 Good

Nikki R.

14 March 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Close to Cruz bay

Just what we needed. Kitchen was stocked well and patio area nice. Very close to cry bay.

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nick Z.

23 August 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Location and Lovely Location

We really enjoyed our stay at Sea Grape and would recommend it to anyone who wants to be close to Cruz Bay. My girlfriend and I stayed there for three weeks and it was the perfect home base for us. Needing to work remotely for the first two weeks, it proved to have enough space for both of us to work comfortably. When not working, it was so nice to be able to walk into Cruz Bay for dinner and drinks and not have to worry about driving or getting a taxi. The building facilities (laundry, pool, grill) were nice to have and made the extended stay feel like a second home. Also, air conditioning worked great. If you’re heading to St John, we’d recommend staying close to Cruz Bay and Sea Grape is a fantastic option. -Nick and Lindsay

About the host

Hosted by Christine DeLongis

We have been visiting St. John since the early 90's. We love the island and all that it has to offer. We love the beaches and the hiking the island. We hope you enjoy this island as much as we do.

Why they chose this property

Great view and walking distance to restaurants, bars and shopping.

What makes this property unique

Having a clean and sanitized home ready for your arrival is our priority. SeaGrape undergoes a thorough cleaning and disinfection process between guests and follow best practice recommendations from the vacation rental industry.

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2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

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