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Gorgeous ocean view penthouse/No shared walls/Quick walk to Cruz Bay/Pool!!

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Marina
Outdoor dining
Beach
Pool
Living area

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Cruz Bay
  • 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 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony

About this property

Gorgeous ocean view penthouse/No shared walls/Quick walk to Cruz Bay/Pool!!

Welcome to Palm Breeze Villa! This penthouse sits at the top of Battery Hill providing 360 degree views of the ocean and lush green hillsides. The covered deck provides much needed shade and beautiful ocean views of Cruz Bay. You can marvel at the multiple shades of the crystal clear blue water as you enjoy a morning cup of coffee or cocktail at sunset. You will be right in town so can easily walk to all your favorite restaurants and shops. Because this top floor unit is in a stand alone building you will not have any shared walls- extremely unique within Cruz Bay.

The main bedroom faces Cruz Bay and has marvelous ocean views. The spacious loft has room for four guests, with two twin beds and one queen bed. The AC system has just been upgraded throughout with split AC, including units in both bedroom spaces as well as the main living space. Though with the continuous breeze high on Battery Hill you will may only need to open the windows in the evening to keep cool.

The well appointed kitchen is open to the dining and living areas and have striking ocean views looking towards Turner Bay and beyond. These main living spaces have beautiful vaulted ceilings making it feel spacious, open, and bright.

Although you can manage without a vehicle on St John by taking taxis to the many spectacular beaches and walking to town, we would still recommend renting a vehicle to get the most out of your vacation. There is flat parking for the unit right out front in a dedicated lot. The complex also has a dipping pool the has both a covered area and pool deck for sunning all with ocean views. Beach chairs and other beach and pool accessories are provided for the guests.

Come enjoy our penthouse villa!!

Property manager

Allison Ramsay
Premier Host

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 3–17
Ages 5 and up due to spiral staircase.
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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
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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

St. John

Located in St. John, this condo 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.
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Cruz Bay

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 - 2.0 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 Gorgeous ocean view penthouse/No shared walls/Quick walk to Cruz Bay/Pool!! have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Gorgeous ocean view penthouse/No shared walls/Quick walk to Cruz Bay/Pool!! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Gorgeous ocean view penthouse/No shared walls/Quick walk to Cruz Bay/Pool!!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Gorgeous ocean view penthouse/No shared walls/Quick walk to Cruz Bay/Pool!!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Gorgeous ocean view penthouse/No shared walls/Quick walk to Cruz Bay/Pool!! located?

Located in the heart of St. John, 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.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 123 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 123 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Janet M.

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

Wonderful condo and beautiful views

We enjoyed everything about Palm Breeze! The views were amazing, walking distance to the shops, bars, and car rental. Our greeter at check-in was wonderful as well - very informative! The set-up of the condo was perfect for our family of 5. The loft had 3 beds, one for each teenager, with a "master" bed on the main level. The condo is also well stocked with everything we needed, including beach chairs and towels. All we bought was a few groceries to get us thru the week. Our Jeep rental was a blast getting around the island. And the beaches are the best I've ever been to. Would definitely recommend and stay in again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly M.

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

Wonderful property

This was my first Vrbo experience and it was wonderful. The management company was helpful, prompt and friendly. Last min we decided to get a rental car however everywhere was sold out. I called the office and she helped call around and found us a rental. I appreciated that so much. The host was also amazing and helpful. Place was clean and had beautiful views. I will stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda G.

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

Beautiful view, close to restaurants

The condo was clean with a great view and well-stocked kitchen. The view was amazing. The pool was small but pretty. We had a greeter meet us so we could follow her to the condo and she could show us everything we might need. Lots of restaurants with walking distance, but like others have said, the walk back up the hill, especially on a really humid day, will let you work off your meal! You will probably want to rent a Jeep so you can stock up on water and non-perishables. Our visit unfortunately coincided with damage to the only remaining power cable from St Thomas to St John, so we were without power (and also water) for almost a full day and then we had rolling blackouts for the rest of our trip (power was on for 2 hours and off for 2 hours). We fortunately had gotten bottled water and peanut butter and bread the day before the power went out, and I highly recommend that people traveling to St John make sure to get water and food that doesn’t need to be heated or kept cold just in case you find yourself in a similar situation. Obviously this is not something related to the condo itself, but we had no idea before we traveled to St John that the power and water system was so fragile. So, rent a Jeep so you can more easily stock up on groceries, enjoy walking to the restaurants and shopping when you can, and enjoy the beaches (which you will probably also appreciate having a Jeep for). Overall, we recommend this property and would stay again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Larken B.

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

Great location

Amazing location (but that hill coming back is beast if you are walking).
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

John C.

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

Great place!

Perfect Cruz Bday experience. This unit was perfect for our needs and has a great view. Pool was get nice and I hope we can stay here again.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

S K.

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

The Views - The Location!

This place is fabulous! We've stayed in St. John several times, and the location of this condo is one of the best. The view overlooking Cruz Bay, the quick walk it offered into town, the relaxing pool just below...it really can't be beat. A/C works great, but we only really needed it at night because with all of the windows and being at the top of the ridge, we were able to open up the windows and get fantastic ocean breezes crossing through the unit. There is plenty of parking, beach chairs for guest use, community grill and laundry if needed. We couldn't have asked for a better stay. If you are considering this place, just book it already :) We will be back!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

john s.

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

Wonderful location

We loved this place and would stay here again. It was so nice to be able to walk into town, sure there are hills but it wasnt a big deal. Awesome views!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jo B.

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

Fabulous Penthouse Condo

This condo is wonderful! It has million dollar views and the live music from the Beach Bar drifts up when on the balcony. Allison, the owner, has made lovely updates and plans more. And a fabulous new piece of art was installed during our stay. We were so enchanted that we’ve already booked for three weeks next year! Thanks, Allison!
Stayed 21 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chance B.

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

Perfect location! Beautiful views!

Can’t tell you enough great things about this property! Walking distance from all the action (Restaurants, bars, shopping, ferry dock) but high enough where you have wonderful views of Cruz bay and all the boats coming in! Everything was well stocked from beach chairs, coolers, towels, and kitchenware! Just a short drive to the North shore beaches or a short walk down to your pool and BBQ grill! Can’t wait to return! 10/10 would recommend!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike C.

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

Incredible experience

Allison was a fantastic host. The property was beautiful. We would stay here again.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jerry F., Minneapolis, MN

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

Lovely condo, great location

Great place to stay, we loved it. Kitchen was full of treats. Very clean and fantastic views. Designated parking spot was a big, big plus. Well maintained property and very attentive property managers. Heads up: Be prepared for lots of steps, Hey, that's why the views are so great.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cliff W.

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

Nice place

The unit consists of one true bedroom, one loft with two beds, a nice living room and kitchen, and a useable patio. All in all, a nice place to stay. We walked to town several times. The walk back is substantially uphill, but this overweight geezer made it without too much angst. Parking is good. The pool was small, but appreciated. AC is barely adequate, and those sleeping in the loft were a bit uncomfortable. Water pressure is low, but one could effectively shower. Filtered water pressure is very low and it takes a while to fill a coffee pot, or even an ice tray. The Kitchen is very well equipped. No dishwasher, but everything else was great. Having a guide meet you at the ferry was a nice touch. She did a good job of getting us to the condo and explaining the amenities. Price was reasonable, for St John. I'd stay there again.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Clarissa O.

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

Great views!

The condo was perfect for us and the beds were comfortable after a long sun filled day. Would definitely stay again. The only problem we had, which had nothing to do with the rental, was the power. The power had to be shut off for 2 hours and then would be turned on for 2 hours and this continued for 4 days due to a damaged power supply feeder. Not convenient when you need to get ready for a wedding.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patrick S.

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

Perfect home away from home

This house is perfect. It is walking distance to downtown Cruz Bay and has amazing views. The house has beach bags, coolers, spices, beach chairs and very comfortable beds. Can’t wait to go back!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kevin T.

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

Views for Days at Cruz Bay

We had the best stay here! Loved the location overlooking Cruz Bay. Enjoyed the best morning views before heading out to the beaches each day. Walked to dinner every night. The unit was clean and well furnished. We arranged for groceries to be delivered and they were waiting for us once we arrived. Appreciated having the beach chairs, beach bags and coolers to use during our stay. The pool was a great place to relax and enjoy the views also. One night we grilled out and ate dinner on the pool deck. The grill was well maintained and clean. We also utilized the washer and dryer for the building. Would absolutely love to return for a future stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matthew B.

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

Fabulous stay!

Drinking Water filtration was a plus. Good to have that piece of mind. Plenty of bath towels and beach towels, 2 beach bags, lots of cleaning supplies. No problems at checkin, two sets of keys was great. Took a little food and left a little. Nice to have salt/pepper and a cooking oil already there!
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Jennifer S.

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

Great view and location

This was our 3rd time in St John and staying at the Battery Hill complex (2013, 2017, 2023). Our first time in this unit. The positives from our stay: condo included beach towels & bag, ice packs for cooler, choice of coolers: hard or soft, beach chairs available for complex guests along with floats, etc. Kitchen was well stocked. The added bonuses were trash bags, zip lock bags, chip clips, dish soap, laundry detergent. There was new furniture in living area. Main bedroom bed was comfortable and a/c cooled room if kept door closed. Upstairs loft had multiple beds and an a/c unit. The only negative was that the A/C unit in main area did NOT cool. It stayed between 80-85* each day. When we returned in the afternoon it was uncomfortable. We couldn’t open windows/doors because it was in upper 80s each day. This a/c unit also leaked inside. We called Joe and he came right over, but sadly there was nothing that could be done at that time. So we placed bowls and towels to catch water each day. Overall, St John is an amazing vacation. If we new the A/C unit was replaced/repaired we would definitely stay in this unit again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The penthouse was super clean and comfortable with a great view. Perfect for 4 people. Our grown kids had no complaints about staying in the upper loft. The refreshing pool and deck area was a nice treat. At night we would sometimes sit on the deck in the breeze and listen to the music from Cruz Bay. We were greeted each morning by the neighborhood peacocks as we walked to town for breakfast. You do have to go up a couple of hills on the return trip, but thankfully there is a flatter section between hills to catch your breath. We always walked into town and saved our Jeep for exploring the beaches. FYI the Gallows point gift shop that you pass on the way to the condo is open to the public and serves coffee, and has a mini grocery store if you don’t feel like walking all the way into town. They even have jeep rentals there, but we rented from a place downtown. We took advantage of the provided beach chairs, 2 beach bags and towels. I just packed a mesh bag to hold our snorkel gear. The parking for the Jeep is excellent, as there is a big flat lot right in front. On our last day we just walked and rolled our suitcases down to the ferry which wasn’t a big deal. My husband and I were married at Hawksnest beach 24 years ago, so it was a special trip to return for the first time with our grown kids and the accommodations did not disappoint. We had an epic adventure!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kurt S.

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

Wonderful stay

Everything about our stay was wonderful, from the owner, the property manager, the condo itself, and of course the beautiful view. We would definitely stay here again, hopefully for a longer time.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

6/10 Okay

Chris H.

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

Nice but warm

Loved the location of property. The property manager responded quickly with some problems we had during our stay. Even though it is located high on a hill the breeze is nice but an air conditioner that is efficient and cools quickly is a must! Being from Florida we are accustomed to heat but it was almost 90 degrees during our stay and when the condos air can only cool down to 82 degrees during the day it was not very comfortable and having windows open was too hot. The window units took hours to cool down and had a hard cooling in the common area and upstairs. We did have the refrigerator break the first day we were there but the property manager went above and beyond bringing us coolers of ice for our groceries until the refrigerator could be fixed.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan L.

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

We love this place

Clean, easy walk to town, gorgeous views, comfortable rooms and beds. Everything as advertised. Highly recommend and we will be back
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alexa M.

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

Workation Paradise

We had a fantastic time. The balcony is wonderful the view amazing and the walk to downtown quick! Hope to be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Jessica M.

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

Very comfortable in town unit with excellent views

This property was perfectly comfortable for myself and my adult daughter for the week. Well appointed with comfortable bedding, plenty of towels and a fully loaded kitchen. Only issue we had was the sound from town at night, amplifying up the hill from the beach bars. Sound machines provided were adequate in the main bedroom, but didn't stand a chance in the loft sleeping area. If you're a sound sleeper or going for a party week, this would be a perfect spot, if you like it a bit quieter it might not be the best location, despite the overall comfort of the condo itself.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul F., Hingham

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

Palm Breeze perfection

What a great week at Palm Breeze, love the location and the pool was empty all week. If you want to be able to walk to town this is a great option.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan M.

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

Paradise at Palm Breezes

Perfect location! Like many other reviews mention, we did regret not renting a car/jeep. The view from Palm Breeze is amazing and having coffee in the morning from the balcony was a perfect start to the day. We did make the mistake ( as others have mentioned) of walking up from town on Hill street- super steep hill. We did that one time and after that we walked past Gallow Hill , which was longer but easier. The Palm Breeze unit was clean and everything that we needed. Kitchen was well stocked. As people have stated before the water pressure is bit weak but we got used to it & iit was not much of an issue. It was nice to have beach chairs, beach towels, cooler etc. someone had mentioned there were ice packs in freezer for use in cooler but, they were not there when we arrived. We would definitely stay here again but rent a car/jeep.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023

About the host

Hosted by Allison Ramsay

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Our family absolutely loves spending time on St John! We have 2 young kids and the beaches and water here are ideal for teaching them to snorkel. We have also enjoyed doing some of the hiking on St John (Rams Head, Honeymoon Beach, Caneel Hill).

Why they chose this property

Being right in Cruz Bay is so convenient for our family to be able to eat dinners out - there are so many great choices all walkable to Palm Breeze.

What makes this property unique

Our penthouse unit is in a stand-alone building with no shared walls. The building is at the top of a hill so gets 360 degree views.

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