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Grande Bay: Sugar N' Spice: Studio Condo Great Views & Reviews; Newly Renovated

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The view from our studio's balcony: That's St Thomas in the distance
The living area with queen sleeper sofa
The armoire in the studio with 40" flat screen smartTV hidden behind
The king bed in the sleeping area
Living area toward the sleeping area

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 469.7 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Convertible bed(s)

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchenette
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Grande Bay: Sugar N' Spice: Studio Condo Great Views & Reviews; Newly Renovated

Welcome to our wonderful newly renovated in 2023 studio condo in the new Cruz Bay luxury resort, Grande Bay. Our large studio is perfect for up to four people. The studio has a king bed in the sleeping area and a queen sleeper sofa in the living/sitting area. There is a balcony from which to enjoy the awesome views of the Caribbean and a washer/dryer. There is also a fully equipped stainless steel and granite kitchenette with a refrigerator, sink, microwave, electric Weber grill on the balcony and small electric appliances (coffee maker, blender, toaster/oven, plug-in burner, etc.). We also own the adjoining one bedroom condo (homeaway.com/4955527) which also has a king bed in the master bedroom and a queen sleeper sofa in the living room, which can be connected to the studio to form a large two bedroom or can also be rented as a separate unit.


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Grande Bay is a 48 unit resort directly on the water and only a three to five minute walk to 'downtown' Cruz Bay with the ferry and all its restaurants, bars and shops. We have spectacular views of the water and harbor with St Thomas in the distance from the balconies. We have a particularly good location within Grande Bay. We are on the second floor (really the third floor, since the ground floor is the garage) of the rear Building C (Stairwell 6) near the pool and away from the town side. We especially like this location because: (1) we are off the street and don't have any street noise and have more privacy; (2) we are up high so we have great panoramic views; and (3) we are away from town so it is quieter (no Beach Bar or nearby construction) Use our apartment as your base to explore the most magnificent island on earth!

Our studio comes fully equipped with high end furnishings in the Caribbean style with many personal touches. Our kitchenette has a full size refrigerator, microwave, toaster oven, blender and we have an electric Weber grill on the balcony. We offer a flat screen hi-def cable TV with Netflix, and have high speed internet (also, free long distance domestic telephone calls). You can also listen to your favorite music on our stereo, best of all, just sit on the balcony and enjoy the spectacular view.

If you check out our reviews, you will get a very good sense of the kind of experience you can expect to have renting from us. Use our apartment as your base to discover the paradise that is St John! You can walk to two of the most beautiful beaches, Solomon and Honeymoon, in 30 minutes along the National Park Service trail through the woods. Or rent a car or take a taxi to explore the North Shore beaches -- some of the very best in the world. In ten minutes you will be at Hawksnest, and then on to Oppenheimer, Trunk Bay, Cinnamon, Francis Bay and beyond, to name a few, all within the protected boundaries of the National Park. You can take your beach towels, chairs and coolers from the unit, so pack a lunch and make it a day. After a day at the beach, come relax pool side or sit in the hot tub and soak in the view. Or if you want to be more vigorous, come work out in our state of the art fitness center with the best views imaginable. We have treadmills, ellipticals, bikes, weights, a strength tower, and, yes, even a pilates machine! In the evening, walk to one of the many bars or restaurants in town, or listen to music at the Beach Bar, just two minutes away. Or get some of the best and cheapest barbecue ever from Uncle Joe's and sit on the balcony and watch the sun set as you eat your dinner. So many terrific choices!!

But most importantly, just relax and enjoy this very special spot. We are certain that you will love St John and Grande Bay as much as we do -- it would be virtually impossible not to.

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Property manager

Tom Hill
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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 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
This unit can be rented along with our adjoining one bedroom condo (vrbo #4955527) to form a large two bedroom which can sleep up to 8 people.

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
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 on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Virgin Islands National Park and Cruz Bay Beach. Jet skiing, kayaking and snorkelling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails nearby.
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St John, USVI

What's nearby

  • Cruz Bay Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Battery - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Great Cruz Bay - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Honeymoon Beach - 8 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Trunk Bay - 16 min drive - 6.7 km

Getting around

  • St. Thomas (SPB-St. Thomas Seaplane Base) - 57 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪High Tide Bar & Seafood Grill - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Cruz Bay Landing - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Beach Bar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Lovango Rum Bar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Greengo’s - ‬7 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Grande Bay: Sugar N' Spice: Studio Condo Great Views & Reviews; Newly Renovated have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Grande Bay: Sugar N' Spice: Studio Condo Great Views & Reviews; Newly Renovated pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Grande Bay: Sugar N' Spice: Studio Condo Great Views & Reviews; Newly Renovated?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Grande Bay: Sugar N' Spice: Studio Condo Great Views & Reviews; Newly Renovated?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Grande Bay: Sugar N' Spice: Studio Condo Great Views & Reviews; Newly Renovated located?

Nestled on the beach, this St. John condo building is within a 5-minute walk of St John Eco Hike & Snorkel Adventure and Cruz Bay Beach. Virgin Islands National Park is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 283 out of 301 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 301 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 301 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 301 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 301 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

4.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Robert P.

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

A taste of Cruz Bay

We stayed at the Grande Bay Resort to be able to walk to any of the many great local restaurants. Close to the Ferry Dock for boat trips.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

christina b.

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

Perfect location!

We had the best time at Grande Bay! We had a short stay and wish it could have been longer. The location was perfect, the studio was extremely clean and well equipped. We will be back!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patty P.

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

Great Studio

Beautiful View and location.
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine D.

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

Loved Sugar and Spice

Great location. Very comfortable and walkable to town!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve B.

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

Cleaning pmt

Beautiful room and perfect location! But should not have to do the dishes, take out trash and start laundry if you are paying a cleaning fee!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashlyn C.

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

Loved!

Stayed here for a friends wedding and everything was great! Conveniently located to Cruz Bay, clean space, beautiful view on the balcony. Our friends also booked the room next door and it was nice having the door open to create a 2 bedroom space. Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great condo, close to town and beaches

This condo is located in the center of town in St. John, close to all restaurants and shopping. The beaches are a short taxi right away. The condo is well equipped, very comfortable, consistent air conditioning and everything worked well. Highly recommended.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christy L.

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

Beautiful Condo

This condo was absolutely perfect for our week vacation in St. John. It is walking distance to everything in Cruz Bay and has beautiful views from the balcony. The owners have really gone above and beyond to make sure the necessities needed for a beach vacation are available.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandra S.

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

Great Unit

Perfect unit for a couple. Great location. Will definitely book again.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rick L.

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

Great stay for our 20th anniversary!

Great stay for our 20th anniversary! The bed was super comfy compared to other Grande Bay villas we have stayed in and the shower was top notch. The fridge was a bit small, but just for the two of us, it did the job for the 5 days we were there. Will stay again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

John B.

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

Great location

Clean Friendly staff Great location
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bev H.

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

Grande Bay never disappoints

We loved our stay. We had everything we needed. The property manager was great and made sure we had a parking spot
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

David R.

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

St. John

We loved the condo and the location was perfect. Easy walk to everything we wanted to do. The beaches are beautiful and the sugar cane plantation is a must see. We would highly recommend this condo and St. John to anyone.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jill S.

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

Great stay!

Our first time to St. John. Great condo. Had everything we needed. Awesome location.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paulette F., Philadelphia, Pa

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

Wonderful studio

We really enjoyed our stay in this studio condo at Grande Bay. It had everything we needed for a relaxing stay. The bed was quite comfortable and the kitchenette was well equipped. We enjoyed sitting on the deck, watching the sailboats and the ferries in the harbor.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Caridad M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Very nice

Love the views pool n jacuzzi tub
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Christine A.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

Grande bay resort

Perfect location. Walking distance to town. All a e ties we needed for our short stay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tristan M., Austin

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

Sugar and spice!

Great location, beautiful view, rental had everything you need. Absolutely loved our stay in St John at sugar and spice!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ruth N.

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

Great

A great place to stay!!! Very clean, comfy bed, cute little kitchen area, wonderful balcony and view! Appreciated having the laundry facilities in our room! Grateful for the beach chairs, umbrella and beach towels! Well equipped! Location location location! We walked to dinner every night! Hope we can return soon!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jay B.

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

Outstanding in every way!

My husband and I had a fabulous stay at Grande Bay! The location is excellent, the condo is perfect, and corresponding with the property manager was flawless! We stayed in the studio condo and it was big enough for the two of us. We especially loved these restaurants: Morgan Mango, Lovango Pizza, Dave and Jerry's, HighTide, 1864. Taking the taxis to Maho, Trunk, Cinnamon and Hawksnest, we snorkeled every day. Thank you Rachel and Tom for making our vacation so much fun! We hope to return to your condo soon :)
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Avonda M.

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

2 weeks in the sun

Place is extremely close to restaurants and taxi's. Nice view of the bay. Would stay there again.
Stayed 14 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Melinda L.

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

Husbands birthday celebration

The condo was very nice and the location was in Cruz Bay close to restaurants and excursions. Had a great time.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gary S.

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

Excellent location

We really enjoyed our stay with location being the biggest plus. Only negative is we feel like may be time for a new mattress. Overall were very pleased and would stay there again
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ann C.

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

Perfect Spot on Perfect Island

I'd recommend the Grande Bay for a comfortable St John stay. So convenient to restaurants and bars in Cruz Bay. Nice drive to beaches. And relaxing pool. Most amazing of all are the views and the sunsets from your own room.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Merle L.

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

Peace and quiet.

Walking distance to Cruz Bay bars. Sweet balcony overlooking the bay.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

About the host

Hosted by Tom Hill

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Betty and I and our three daughters have been coming to St John continuously for well over 20 years. For us, it was love at first sight and we all think of St John as our second home. When the Grande Bay project was announced, we jumped at the chance to own our own place in paradise.

Why they chose this property

Grande Bay is in a wonderful location -- so convenient to town, yet with spectacular water views and close to the wonderful North Shore beaches. Grande Bay has four buildings -- two in front and two in the rear up the hill, above the front buildings. We specifically chose to be in the rear building (Building C) higher up with more expansive views and away from any street noise. We think we have the very best location within the Grande Bay complex, which itself has the best location of any condo development on St John.

What makes this property unique

Our wonderful spacious studio allows a couple with or without children to enjoy the wonders of St John in an elegant and beautifully furnished, yet affordable, condo with a king bed and a queen sleeper sofa. If you check out our reviews you will get a very good sense of what you can expect staying with us. Come visit us!

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