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Luxury 4 bed / 3 bath - Be As You Are Villa - Cruz Bay, Poolside, Ocean Views!

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Beach view
  • Pool
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Cruz Bay, St John
  • Cruz Bay Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Great Cruz Bay
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Trunk Bay
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • West End (TOV-West End Seaplane Base)

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Queen Beds

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Luxury 4 bed / 3 bath - Be As You Are Villa - Cruz Bay, Poolside, Ocean Views!

Welcome to your new favorite villa on St John! Be As You Are is a beautifully appointed 4 bedroom 3 bathroom home situated in the heart of Cruz Bay. Previously known as Three Mangos, Be As You Are Villa has been a favorite vacation home for many St John lovers. A spacious well designed floor plan with an open concept perfect for entertaining or relaxing with your family after a long day at Trunk Bay. Air conditioning throughout the entire home with individual controls of the temperature in each bedroom keeps you comfortable and cool. You truly get the best of both worlds at Be As You Are: while offering our guests some of the best views of the island’s sunsets, green hillsides and turquoise waters, you are still only a short walk to town where there are incredible restaurants, shopping and nightlife! The wrap around balcony is the perfect space to feel the ocean breeze while enjoying the incredible views of the Caribbean Sea. The pool deck is just steps away from your front door making it a unique poolside property. You are high enough for amazing views and just low enough to hear the waves crashing below. Your island paradise awaits!

*Be As You Are was featured on Season 20, Episode 4 of HGTV’s Caribbean Life!

CONDO INCLUDING OUTDOOR AREAS ARE NON-SMOKING. $1000 FINE FOR SMOKING.

Please familiarize yourself with the USVI COVID-19 travel testing requirements before booking. These can be found at www.usviupdate.com

*If the governor closes the island to visitors due to Covid-19, a full refund will be given.

Property manager

Desiree Diachok
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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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
$1000 charge if smoke is detected upon checkout

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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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
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

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.
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Cruz Bay, St John

What's nearby

  • Battery - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Cruz Bay Beach - 8 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 - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Greengo’s - ‬9 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Luxury 4 bed / 3 bath - Be As You Are Villa - Cruz Bay, Poolside, Ocean Views! have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Luxury 4 bed / 3 bath - Be As You Are Villa - Cruz Bay, Poolside, Ocean Views! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Luxury 4 bed / 3 bath - Be As You Are Villa - Cruz Bay, Poolside, Ocean Views! ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Luxury 4 bed / 3 bath - Be As You Are Villa - Cruz Bay, Poolside, Ocean Views! ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Luxury 4 bed / 3 bath - Be As You Are Villa - Cruz Bay, Poolside, Ocean Views! located?

Situated by the sea, this condo building is within a 10-minute walk of St. John Spice, Cruz Bay Beach and Virgin Islands National Park. Battery and St John Eco Hike & Snorkel Adventure are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 72 out of 80 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 80 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 80 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 80 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 80 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Angela F.

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

Missing Be As You Are!

Our family of five enjoyed the perfect five night stay at Be As You Are. This villa had everything we needed from beach supplies, kitchen supplies, toiletries, linens, the list goes on!!! We loved the decor and view from the balcony. My cousin and her family stayed in a different unit so the pool area was a fun spot to hang out and our villa was big enough to accommodate all 11 of us!I would 100% recommend this villa for all listed above as well as the great location!!! Thank you for a great stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexis G.

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

Amazing stay!

The condo was stocked with all the necessities and very accessible to town! The hosts were very easy to communicate with as well.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nina S.

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

wonderful time!

We went to a family wedding, went to beaches, hiking, exploring. The views from Mango Terrace are sensational.We felt very much at home there. Easy walk to town.Plenty of room for all of us. Our liaison person was very helpful and friendly.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sara W.

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

Wonderful place to stay!

We had an amazing time staying at “Be As You Are.” The location was perfect. Close to the grocery store and restaurants. The kitchen was fully stocked and had more than we were expecting. The beds were so comfortable and the rooms were set up perfectly. The villa definitely made our trip perfect!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jackson C.

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

Great stay, they aren’t lying about the hill

10/10 stay, perfect distance from the night life of Cruz Bay. They aren’t lying about the hill! My group ranged from 23-25 and we still had some trouble some nights. The property managers were great and got me contact information to a local taxi service which was $6 each to get us from Cruz Bay to the VRBO, can’t argue with that. All in all, a great stay and would 100% do it again!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike G.

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

Be As You Are Villa was Amazing

We had another fantastic stay on St. John, this time bringing a few friends who were visiting for the first time. We chose this property because of its convenient, walkable location to Cruz Bay, making it easy to enjoy dinner, drinks, and shopping without the need to worry about parking. The house itself was beautiful, clean, and well-maintained. The pool was a big hit with the kids, and the four bedrooms provided more than enough space for our group of seven. The host was very helpful, and the check-in process and communication were seamless. We would definitely stay here again! Also, this property had two washers and two dryers (not shared with other units) that came in super handy for towels and clothes.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brady P.

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

VACATION

ALWAYS A BLAST STAYING AT ST. JOHNS!!! THIS PLACE WAS AWESOME WOULD STAY THERE AGAIN!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

edwin b.

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

Beautiful villa and quite large

Very clean and large villa. Quiet location with good views. Bedding was very nice as were the mattresses. Kitchen had all things necessary. Parking was very challenging
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

shelbey p.

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

Great place to stay!

We had 9 people on vacation in this rental, my mom got married in st john. This house was the best, had everything you could need and then some! The lady who checked us in was very helpful and friendly if i ever come back id stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patrick S.

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

Beautiful Property with Top Notch Care

Seven of us stayed at the property for a 40th birthday trip. The unit was gorgeous and a great size. The location was close to downtown Cruz Bay and had a beautiful pool perfect for watching sunsets. The hosts also went above and beyond to make it a perfect stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chad R.

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

Relaxing

Perfect for a family with kids.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mehegan B.

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

Such a fun stay!

This villa had everything we could need for 6 adults and 2 kids (ages 3 & 4). Updated and clean. The pool was great and right down the steps of our front door. View was amazing. And we love the location. The hill was too steep for the kids to walk to town , but the adults could walk down. We always got a taxi back up :) the property managers were great and so easy to communicate with. We will stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharman C. P.

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

Loved it!

This is our second year staying at this villa and it truly has everything you need! The only downfall if you're not in shape the hill is a bit exhausting but we're ok with it. Other than that, the villa is perfect!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen F.

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

Late Jan ‘24 vacay

Our family and guests really enjoyed the villa and its location in Cruz Bay. Close to restaurants and shops and fun to navigate the hills. Check-in was efficient and all in our party loved the unit. Each had rooms and plenty of space to feel comfortable. Great ocean and sunset views. We would love to come back! Thank you to the owners and property managers.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gregory E.

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

Beautiful view

Very nice unit. Steep access road. Beautiful view. Close to town, but just far enough away.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

S G.

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

Strong legs required

Great property and experience.... the hill it is on was very difficult to manage walking and driving for some of us less-than-fit seniors. Not for the faint of heart. Otherwise a great place.... nice quiet neighborhood the week we were there.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sharman C. P.

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

Everything you need

From the moment we booked they were responsive. Prior to us departing for vacation Kelly connected with us and offered to book our ferry (which we already did but wow if I knew) the Villa literally has everything you need. Honestly everything was perfect. The only downfall for some of our family was the the hill. It’s steep and if you’re not in shape it’s a lot but didn’t both us too much. Would definitely book here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrea F.

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

Excellent villa

This villa has EVERYTHING you need! From beach chairs, coolers, beach towels, toys, umbrella. We didn’t need a thing. We actually brought entirely too much because we’ve never stayed in a VRBO that had all the amenities as home. Property was very clean, with comfy beds, 2 washers and dryers (reason we shouldn’t of brought so much), stocked kitchen with everything you need including spices. The ONLY negative thing I could say was the hill is atrocious!!!! I’ve never seen anything like it…. But EVERY location is on steep hills. You won’t be disappointed!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

olivia k.

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

A week in paradise!

From the moment you wake up, this property gives you every feeling of paradise. The gorgeous views of the island from every window combined with the beautiful decor and comfortable furniture of the house was absolutely amazing. We went for our sisters wedding, and 9 adults stayed so comfortably in this home. There were plenty of towels, blankets, toiletries, and anything you would need to make your stay comfortable. The beautiful deck overlooking the bay and the pool had us relaxing no matter what we were doing. The location of this home was perfect! We were less than a 10 minute walk from downtown Cruz Bay, which meant that we never had to worry about parking. We were also a very short drive (or a longer walk) from the grocery store, which was so convenient! Additionally, I can't say enough kind things about Shelli, the property owner, and Kelly, the property manager. When needed, they were both so responsive and helpful. Shelli specifically worked with us to ensure we would have a successful visit, even during the craziness of Covid-19. She kept us up to date on the travel restrictions as they were developing, ensuring we could travel without any problems. I would recommend this property to anyone, and if I travel with a large group again, I will absolutely look to stay here. Thank you for making the trip of a lifetime that much better!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Misty D.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Home

This villa is located in a great location. Close to restaurants and shopping. Checking in was easy but we never got the code to open the door and when we finally got in touch with the property manager, she seemed aggravated and stated she text it to me prior - I felt a bit crazy since she argued with me, so I had my family check our text & emails and it was never sent to me, so we did have a hard time getting in that evening. Other than that - the stay was awesome; property manager was helpful otherwise and it was a gorgeous view.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cosmo S.

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

Incredible week! Can’t wait to return

Was such a lovely experience, a perfect rental, and so much fun on one of the best islands in the world! Thanks so much!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stacey W.

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

Be As You Are Villa was perfect for our family getaway.❤️

We had 3 generations staying at this Villa. The accommodations were wonderful as well as the help. Kim met us at the ferry and helped with our luggage. All questions were handled in a prompt manner. Coffee on the terrace was gorgeous and it also was a perfect view to watch the kids swim in the pool. I would certainly suggest a jeep because that hill was intense. Great daily cardio for those that can do it! Lots to do right in Cruz Bay. The island was super friendly. Looking forward to staying again in the future. Thanks again for the memories!!!❤️🌴☀️
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Melanie S.

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

WE as We Were!!!

This house was amazing. It was fully equipped with everything by abundance. The location was awesome. The Hill was major but we figured out several other ways to get to Cruz Bay that were not near as bad as "The Hill" to downtown. All our neighbors were so nice too. Ricky the driver that Kelly recommended was great. We ordered from Starfish Mkt before arriving and had our online order delivered prior to arrival and that worked out great as well. Hope to return to this Villa to Be As You Are!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2022

About the host

Hosted by Desiree Diachok

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Our family of 5 lives in Parker, Colorado. We have been vacationing to St John since 2007 and fell in love with "Love City" the moment we stepped off the ferry. It has been a dream come true to own a piece of paradise on our favorite little island in the Caribbean. We hope you enjoy your stay in our island home away from home. St John is truly a magical, special place!

Why they chose this property

Location, location, location! Waking up in the heart of Cruz Bay yet still being in a quiet, peaceful neighborhood is ultimately what sold us on this property. The sunset views are incredible and we absolutely love being close to the water. You can snorkel at Turner Bay and Frank Bay Beaches, which are only a 5 minute walk away!

What makes this property unique

Cruz Bay - walking distance to restaurants, bars & shopping!
Views - breeze, hearing the ocean!
4 bedrooms - one of ONLY two villas in Cruz Bay!
Beaches - Frank Bay & Turner Bay Beaches

Languages:

English

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