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Stunning Views, Peaceful Location, Large Pool & Minutes from Cruz Bay

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Living Room
Pool view from main level.
Main Level Deck
From Kitchen to Living Room
Well equipped Kitchen

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 10256.2 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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  • Virgin Islands National Park
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Trunk Bay
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Cruz Bay Beach
    ‪24 min drive‬
  • West End (TOV-West End Seaplane Base)

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Single Bed and 1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed and 1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only · Outdoor shower

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only · Outdoor shower

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Stunning Views, Peaceful Location, Large Pool & Minutes from Cruz Bay

A fantastic home for families or multiple couples to enjoy peace and tranquility, with stunning ocean views, a large pool, and the convenience of Cruz Bay only minutes away. Terrapin Station (formerly known as Stella Bella) underwent a major renovation in 2020 that included an all-new kitchen, master bath, guest suite, AC systems and furnishings. The property retains the charms of old St. John while providing the modern conveniences you expect in a vacation home.

The upstairs has an open floor plan with amazing views. The chef-worthy kitchen sits just above a sunken living and dining area, allowing everyone to gather during meal time and social hour - or to watch a game on the 60” screen. Outside the living room is an expansive deck that overlooks Chocolate Hole and Hart Bay, with St Thomas to the west and St Croix to the south.

Adjoining the living area are two equal-sized primary suites. Each suite has its own private bath and large covered screened-n porch. Both bedrooms are over 350 sf and feature new king-size beds plus a separate day bed for napping…or keeping little ones close by.

The other two bedrooms are downstairs. Both are mini-apartments with private baths, kitchenettes and separate entrances – perfect for in-laws or outlaws who need privacy. Bedroom #3 is set up like a two-room hotel suite, with a king-size bed in one room and space for a full size air mattress in the separate living area. Bedroom #4 is an efficiency configuration, with a queen-size bed and a full kitchen. The views are essentially identical from all four of the villa’s bedrooms.

There are other great features throughout the house. For starters, 100% of the living area is air conditioned, which isn’t typical on St John. Terrapin Station has one of the island’s larger pools – and it’s private enough for skinny-dipping! If cooking is your thing, the well-appointed kitchen, two refrigerators and an outdoor grill will make your week. Fast internet service, a brand new laundry room, Tesla Power Walls to keep the lights on during a power outage, and parking for 3+ vehicles makes this a great place to call your island home.

Property manager

Katja
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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
There is a lot of space for children to explore.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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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
This property uses solar energy, plus eco-friendly cleaning products
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

St. John

Located in St. John, this villa is in the city centre and near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Virgin Islands National Park and Cruz Bay Beach. Snorkelling and power boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and ecotours nearby.
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What's nearby

  • Great Cruz Bay - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Virgin Islands National Park - 7 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Trunk Bay - 19 min drive - 7.7 km
  • Cruz Bay Beach - 24 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Honeymoon Beach - 25 min drive - 3.9 km

Getting around

  • St. Thomas (SPB-St. Thomas Seaplane Base) - 60 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪High Tide Bar & Seafood Grill - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Cruz Bay Landing - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Beach Bar - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Lovango Rum Bar - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Windmill Bar - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Stunning Views, Peaceful Location, Large Pool & Minutes from Cruz Bay have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Stunning Views, Peaceful Location, Large Pool & Minutes from Cruz Bay pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Stunning Views, Peaceful Location, Large Pool & Minutes from Cruz Bay?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Stunning Views, Peaceful Location, Large Pool & Minutes from Cruz Bay?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Stunning Views, Peaceful Location, Large Pool & Minutes from Cruz Bay located?

Located in the heart of St. John, this villa is 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Chocolate Hole Beach and 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from Virgin Islands National Park. Chocolate Hole and Great Cruz Bay are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

John F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel P.

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

Perfect for families with in laws!

The house was beautiful and clean, gorgeous view. Loved the two separate efficiency apartments for the in laws. We could all hang out but also retreat back to our separate parts of the house at the end of the day. Short drive to down. Great place.
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adeline A.

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

Perfect house for a family vacation in St John

This house was perfect for our family vacation. The layout is great- with two large bedrooms adjacent to the kitchen/dining area and then two additional bedrooms that are more self-contained and private downstairs. These work well for older kids or friends. The house had everything we needed for cooking, grilling, beach trips in the national park (about 15-20 min away) and pool time. And the pool is large and heavenly! We will definitely be back. I would recommend this home for groups with children 7 as the many stairs and open pool area could be harder on families with little children.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Ashley W.

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

Beautiful Villa with Steep Driveway

The villa was gorgeous, and the four separate rooms (including two self-contained apartments) were perfect for giving our extended family privacy during our stay. The driveway was extremely steep - you will need to rent cars with 4-wheel drive to make it to the top (and every trip up and down was still a little nerve-wracking, even in a Jeep). FYI - the markets are extremely accessible, and there is no reason to pay additional fees for provisioning services. Overall, we loved our stay!!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea H.

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

Paradise

This property is paradise with incredible views of the water! The neighborhood is peaceful and quiet. The house is clean and well appointed with plenty of private space for all! The kitchen has everything you need to make a fabulous meal as well as a good sized gas grill on the deck! Great communication with Katja, the property manager! We loved the authentic Caribbean charm of this home and we hope to visit again next year!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul D.

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

Beautiful St. John - VBRO Property

Simply stunning villa - more than we could have ever expected!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy D.

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

Beautiful property

Overall everything was perfect. The location is very convenient to Cruz Bay and the ferry terminal. We had six people total and it was more than enough room. We had two older teenage children and they were able to use the downstairs rooms, had those children been any younger and the layout of the house would have been a little awkward. The amenities provided were extremely helpful. Everything was very clean and well set up. The furniture is lovely and the living room is very comfortable. I have nothing negative to say everything was very nice at this Villa!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Kim M.

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

Terrapin Station

We, our family of 5, three boys in their 20's, stayed at Terrapin Station the week before Christmas. We had an amazing time. The location of the house is great and the views are spectacular. Katja, the house manager was there when we needed her and she also met us at the car ferry. We rented a car in St. Thomas and hit the Cost U Less for groceries before getting on ferry to St. John. Highly recommend this! The house is so comfortable, open, big rooms. The kitchen is so well stocked with pots and pans, utensils, small appliances, spices!! We cooked in almost every night after hiking and hitting a different beach each day. It was very relaxing coming back to the house, making cocktails and watching the sun set. I know some have commented on the steep driveway and it is steep but after doing it your first time you will be good to go! The house has a nice cooler, special beach towels and chairs for the beach. We did do a boat charter one day and used Palm Tree Charters, Jimmy the owner, was our captain and I highly recommend using this company. We did a day around the island and learned so much history about St. John. We saw a lot of huge turtles, fish, a barracuda, sting ray and an octopus while snorkeling. Hope all of this helps. Parking in town is in high demand. There are a couple of lots to pay and park. Wish we had more days to explore town.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew S.

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

Wonderful Stay

Stay was fantastic! Clean property and great layout. Management team was great too!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Brittany C.

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

4 Master Bedroom Home in Lovely St.John

Overall, this property is nice. Some pros and cons: Pros: Its a nice space with 4 master bedrooms, great for 4 couples or a mix of small families. 2 rooms on the top floor are connected in the middle with the living/dining/kitchen, which is well suited. Kitchen had mostly everything we needed. Good location, for sure. Cons: The way the 4 master bedrooms are set up, the two suites on the lower level are only accessible by going up the deck steps. So the 2 bedrooms downstairs are not a good setup for kids, grandparents, etc. The two bottom level bedrooms also didnt seem to be completely sealed from the outside- our 3 teens slept in those rooms and got many misquito bites as they slept. The driveway is VERY steep- fun for our crew, but I could see it being a negative for some. In general, St.Johns roads are akin to a jungle scene up a mountain in the movie Jumangi. There is no public trash service on the island, so be aware that you'll need to drive your trash to a dumpster about 5-10 minutes away.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

farid s.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

Great place

House: amazing view, House very comfortable, TV in almost each room, Pool very nice, Property Manger: We had a little issue at the beginning as the house was not ready neither cleaned. But the property manager was nice to offer us one more night as apology. I would go back to this house again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Krista P.

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

Perfection!

The home and property are absolutely gorgeous. We loved this house the most out of everywhere we have stayed. The layout worked really well for us with two masters off the main living area and an additional two apartment style rooms on the lower level. The home is very welcoming and cozy. The living room furniture was amazing! I want to buy it for my own house. The kitchen was fully stocked and even had extras like spices which we very much appreciated. I love how the property manager waited for us at the dock and lead us to the property. It’s in a fabuabout minutes
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Lauren

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Plenty of room, great location, property manager and maintenance staff very attentive and owners were super accommodating. Highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Jillaine C.

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

Overall nice

Location is great! This is the 3rd property we’ve stayed in on STJ, and while it was definitely adequate for our getaway purposes in every way, it’s been our least favorite due to layout mostly. Wouldn’t recommend for family with young children; there are many stairs on this property and access to the pool is not easy.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica J.

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

Amazing stay!!

Our group of 8 had the most amazing stay!! All of us parents enjoyed a vacation without kids. The house made our trip so easy having everything we needed and more. The location was perfect too being so close to Cruz Bay and so secluded. And the pool!!! It was so fun to enjoy day and night!! We highly recommend this house!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joseph C.

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

Great House on St. John

We were a group of 2 families. The 4 bedrooms allowed us to spread out. Communication with property manager was A+. Beds very comfortable. Kitchen excellent. Driveway challenging but we got better with each day we spent there. Pool great. Outdoor deck with raised bar table and shade screen wonderful. Great views in AM and PM. Beach towels provided were good. Beach chairs and coolers provided were fine. Overall a great place to stay! Thanks Katja.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christine J.

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

Nice view

Really enjoyed staying at this house. Great location and views. One thing to consider is the downstairs rooms are like apartments. Our kids did not want to stay there so it was great that each upstairs rooms had day beds and the couch was extremely comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Kathleen M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Great house - crazy driveway!

It was a wonderful house and suited the needs of our group beautifully! Only thing I would recommend be noted on the listing is the steep driveway. Our taxi driver was willing to go up each time but if we were traveling with older folks it would be really dangerous. Otherwise, amazing house!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca A.

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

Magical

Fabulous stay for my expanding family! Incredible views to enjoy grilling on the deck, coffee in the morning and sunset pool time!
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christy P.

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

Excellent Stay!

We just had this most wonderful week at the villa! Views were amazing and the location was convenient! It was the perfect layout for our two families of four. We have four teenagers between the two families and there was great room for everyone to spread out. The property managers were very helpful and answered any questions we had immediately. I can’t say enough about how wonderful our week was! Waking up this morning wishing we were still there!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn S.

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

Comfortable, spacious villa with beautiful views

Great place to stay for larger family or groups. Beautiful views, awesome pool. Very helpful hosts/managers who went above and beyond to make our stay comfortable. We had kids ages 8 and 10 and their grandparents in their 80s with us. Those in their 80s would’ve struggled on their own here as the very steep driveway and many stairs are tough to navigate. And I would’ve been nervous with really small kids given all the decks and stairs. But we loved it.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peter B.

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

St John

Great trip! Great property. Great set up for kids.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Tom S., Troy, MI, USA

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

great home over all.

We loved our stay here. The main level has deck with beautiful view of Chocolate Hole and other bays. Nice pool, it is two levels below main level cascading down the hill. Two apt type rooms are one level below main level, each with their own bathroom. Driveway is very steep, need 4-wheel vehicle to drive up it safely, but there are many mountains on this island, so not surprising.. Property management was very responsive. Master bedroom mattress was comfortable, but other three couples said the mattresses definitely needed to be replaced. Deck is a bit worn with many nail heads sticking up slightly, so wear shoes. Overall, great place to stay and will be even better after some maintenance.
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rick H.

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

Beautiful property and view!

Beautiful property, worked out perfect for four couples. The large pool was certainly a bonus. Would definitely stay there again if we ever have a large group. The property manager Katja was always ready with quick response to any questions we had.
Stayed 12 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shawn M.

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

Great stay at Terrapin Station

We enjoyed our stay. House was well equipped with everything you needed. Great pool and superb views. Driveway a bit steep but we were able to handle after our first attempt. 5 minute drive to Cruz Bay. We would definitely return. Special thanks to Tori, the property manager, particularly due to flight cancellations we had to deal with. Communications were great
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

About the host

Hosted by Katja

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We purchased Terrapin Station in 2021. After visiting St John with our family, we fell in love with the island and wanted a home to build lasting memories with our family and friends. So while we are not (yet!) residents, we'll be frequent visitors...and part of our hearts remain in St John.

We are fortunate to have Tori and Katja managing the house. They have deep roots on St John, and are dedicated to ensuring that our visitors enjoy their trip! Whether you choose our house or one of their other offerings, you'll be in great hands.

Why they chose this property

We bought this house because we could see our family and friends enjoying time together inside in the open living space, on the multiple decks, and in the large swimming pool. We also love the location, with the rare mix of privacy and convenience. Located at the end of a road, the house is surrounded by nature, yet only 3-minutes to the grocery store, 5-min to downtown Cruz Bay and less than 10-min to the north side beaches.

What makes this property unique

100% air conditioned, big pool, private location and convenient to everything. Great for couples sharing space with 4 large, private bedrooms. Very accommodating for families with two of the bedroom suites including day beds.

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