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Amore Loft Suite - in the Heart of Cruz Bay!

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 244.1 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Cruz Bay, St John
  • Cruz Bay Beach
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Honeymoon Beach
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Trunk Bay
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • West End (TOV-West End Seaplane Base)

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Kitchenette
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Amore Loft Suite - in the Heart of Cruz Bay!

Affordability meets luxury in the new, in-town, king bed, Amore Loft Suite just steps to the restaurants, bars, dive shops and shopping of Cruz Bay located on the upper level of the Amore Center. Perfect for a couple or single needing a simple, elegant, affordable room or as an addtion for a 2nd couple or teens when renting the larger, Amore Loft Apartment right next door or the new Amore Loft Studio.

Stroll to steps to the left for breakfast at Tamarind Court or breakfast or lunch at Baked in the Sun; grocery shop on the corner at Dolphin Market, enjoy fine dining at La Tapa or happy hour at Woody's, all a stone's throw away. Taxi to the beach or ask us about rental vehicles which we also have available on site. Or hike one mile on a National Park trail to the world class Honeymoon & Salomon Beaches otherwise accessible only by boat.

Artistically decorated with ceramic sconces made in our Studio below, Italian plastered walls & colorfully decorated with artwork from travels around the world, this is the perfect spot for a quick weekend get-away or an affordable extended winter retreat! All the luxury of one of our finest villas in an economical, yet stylish, in-town location.

You will find all the basic necessities needed to make your vacation complete including air conditioning thru out, ceiling fans and a full size refrigerator. Beach chairs, beach towels, and a cooler for your day at the beach are also provided.

Below the Amore Loft Suite & Amore Loft Apartment is our pottery studio, the Donald Schnell Studio, where we can offer you guidance on snorkeling, dining & other island activities if you so require.

Keywords: apartment, condo, studio, flat

Property manager

Donald Schnell

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Air conditioning
Parking available
Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
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
5 day min. during Holiday Weeks (Thanksgiving, Carnival, Easter, President's Week, Xmas & NY

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 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

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

St. John

Located in St. John, this apartment is in the city centre. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Virgin Islands National Park and Cruz Bay Beach. Snorkelling, sailing and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking nearby.
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Cruz Bay, St John

What's nearby

  • Cruz Bay Beach - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Great Cruz Bay - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Honeymoon Beach - 5 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Caneel Bay Beach - 7 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Trunk Bay - 15 min drive - 6.2 km

Getting around

  • St. Thomas (SPB-St. Thomas Seaplane Base) - 56 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪High Tide Bar & Seafood Grill - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Cruz Bay Landing - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Beach Bar - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Lovango Rum Bar - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Greengo’s - ‬5 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Amore Loft Suite - in the Heart of Cruz Bay! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Amore Loft Suite - in the Heart of Cruz Bay!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Amore Loft Suite - in the Heart of Cruz Bay!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Amore Loft Suite - in the Heart of Cruz Bay! located?

Located in the heart of St. John, this apartment building is within a 10-minute walk of St. John Spice and Virgin Islands National Park. Battery and Mongoose Junction are also within 10 minutes.

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. 47 out of 52 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 52 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 52 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 52 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 52 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Cameron H.

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

As advertised

As advertised
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Becky K.

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

Great place

Our stay at Amore Suites was absolutely wonderful! From start to finish everything was perfect!! The place was perfect for my husband and I and was within walking distance to all the restaurants and bars. The place was extremely clean and it was everything we needed!! We would definitely stay at Amore Suites again! Thanks for the amazing hospitality!!!!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven O.

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

Lovango Wedding Weekend

My wife and I stayed the weekend for a friends wedding on Lovango. The host, suite, and surroundings were absolutely charming. Perfect location within walking distance of restaurants, bars, shops, the beach and ferries. Fantastic!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abby H.

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

Honeymoon Stay!

Donald was such a joy! He picked us up from the docks and made sure we were taken care of throughout our stay. The location is very central to restaurants and a grocery store in Cruz bay. Only a 5 minute walk to the docks. Even though we both got sick on our honeymoon, we really enjoyed our stay :)
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ann Marie W.

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

Artists Village Loft Suite

Our stay in this unit was very comfortable. The room was very clean and the property manager, Don, was extremely kind and accommodating. I will stay there again next time I am on the island.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robby G.

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

Very clean, very comfortable. We felt like we were in the middle Cruz Bay. Walking distance to alot

Friendly host. I felt like we were staying with friends. Very safe and secure accommodations. We recommend and will be back.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Cindy H.

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

Armore Suites

Donald was a great and very responsive host.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tom B., Seattle, Wa

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

Our Stay!

Donald is amazing.
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Timothy H.

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

50th Anniversary in St John

My wife and I have been coming to St John since 1976, so there was no other place that we wanted to spend our 50th wedding Anniversary. The Amore Loft Suite at Artistic Villas was the perfect spot to stay, centrally located to the restaurants and shops in Cruz Bay. The suite was clean and comfortable. Our host Donald was very warm and personable. Unfortunately he and his wife left on vacation two days after our arrival but his staff was available to meet our needs, particularly helpful in finding a parking space for our jeep (which we also rented from them). I would strongly recommend staying at Donald and Deborah's place while visiting St John and we look forward to doing so in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen J.

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

Lovely

My husband and I booked this to be in town for my brothers wedding. It was an adorable little space, walking distance to some great food options. It was clean, exactly as listed online. Owners were very responsive with questions, and we loved our stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jill M.

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

An eclectic piece of paradise

We loved our stay at the Artistic Villas. It was located right in the middle of everything. Donald and his wife were super accomedating. They even had rental vehicles. Not to mention, how pottery is gorgeous. You will not be disappointed in your stay with them. I would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jared D.

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

Charming Island Accommodations

An absolutely wonderful stay. Donald was communicative, attentive and immensely kind. The property itself is beautiful and is just a short walk to everything Cruz Bay has to offer. We also rented our Jeep from Donald making our stay that much smoother! We look forward got saying at the Amore Center again soon!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Anne M.

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

Good VRBO

Great location, close to everything in Cruz Bay. Parking in the property was a little tight but we managed to find a spot during our 5 day stay. Don was communicative and easy to reach.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Matthieu S.

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

Perfect Place for Our Honeymoon

Nothing but positive experiences during our stay in the Amore Loft Suite. Donald was a superb host and graciously accommodated us early as we dealt with rearranging our U.S.V.I. honeymoon trip around Tropical Storm Fiona. Donald picked us and our luggage up from the ferry dock at Cruz Bay when we arrived and frequently checked in with us to make sure we had everything we needed, including plenty of filtered water. The room was secure, nicely furnished, the bed comfortable, the shower hot, and the A/C worked well. The property has a great ambiance with numerous potted plants and is conveniently located walking distance to a few grocery stores and the restaurants of Cruz Bay. The national park and its beautiful beaches are a short drive away and the property has Jeeps available for rental at a reasonable rate. Donald's property was our favorite that we stayed at in the U.S.V.I.'s and I highly recommend this property for anyone visiting the magical place that is St. John.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

jeff m.

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

great place

clean and close to everything!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Quaint, clean and convenient to Cruz Bay.

We had a wonderful time at Amore Suites. The location was great, and nice to walk to town. We also appreciated the convenience of renting a Jeep on location, which we recommend for getting around the island. We appreciate the kind hospitality of Donald and Deborah. Thank you!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

David C.

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

Best stay ever !

We have been to St. John many times but have never felt more welcome than our stay at Amore Suite. Donald and Deborah went above and beyond to make our stay the best, most comfortable and relaxing visit ever. The Amore loft suite was perfect. Everything was there we needed to just arrive on the island and have a great time. That includes the use of beach items, chairs, cooler, floats, flippers etc. Location is everyting, a two minute walk into town, this was a great location. St John is a very safe island to visit. No fear to walk any hour day or night as opposed to many islands in the region. For those who may worry, Amore Suites is safe and secure, with a solid locking door to access the floor and double access door to the suite. We had a wonderful visit and give our highest recommendation to anyone looking to travel to ST. John for the first time or like us who have been there over the years. I just wish we had found Amore Suites sooner.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gregg W.

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

Great location

Don was an excellent and attentive Host. Easy 5 min walk to all restaurants. Rented a car from Don also, very convenient.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Beth E., Fairview, NC

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

Lovely & convenient

Excellent accommodations! Lovely decor & comfortable— great mattress. Don & Deborah were very helpful & accommodating. In Cruz Bay & convenient every place in town, plus Dolphin Market & breakfast at St John Provisions or Inn at Tamarind Court. I highly recommend & would love to stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Katie L.

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

Wonderful!

This was our first time staying here and it was amazing! Great location, walking distance to everything. One of the best places we’ve stayed on the island!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Will L.

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

Great stay!

Donald was excellent with communication and his suite was as nice as advertised. Very nice and spacious with excellent proximity to all of the restaurants and attractions in downtown Cruz Bay. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kristy M.

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

Lovely place to stay

We had a great stay! Very convenient location and the hosts were very kind and helpful. Would recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

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

Fantastic Accomdations

We had a fantastic week. The owner was very friendly and helpful. The apartment was very nice, true to what was advertised. The location is excellent and an easy walk to all Cruz Bay has to offer. All beach gear - snorkeling equipment, chairs, towels - was included with the rental. Parking, which is difficult to find in Cruz Bay, is provided right on site. We will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bill S.

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

Amore Loft Apts.

Great location; helpful proprietors; well-equipped kitchen with fridge/microwave/toaster/flatware/etc.; very clean with lots of washcloths/towels; beach towels & chairs; etc. Supermarket only 30 yds. away.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Trish M.

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

Simple

Great property with simplistic charm. Property had all the necessities for a comfortable beach day (cooler, towels, chairs). Don’s work is absolutely beautiful and is incorporated throughout.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2021

About the host

Hosted by Donald Schnell

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Donald & Deborah Schnell have brought the experience ofyears of Saint John living to the creation and decoration of their Villas. Donald & Deborah have made St. John their home since 1975 and have raised their three children - Abigail, Lucas & Michael - on island. Donald & Deborah combine elements of grand Italian Villas from their trips to Perugia, Italy for the Umbria Jazz Festival (the Director & his large family are yearly visitors to Artistic Villas) with traditional, island Caribbean Villas for a uniquely perfect vacation experience. Donald's Studio creates ceramic lighting and offers lighting, design & decorating consultation to all the finest resorts in the Caribbean, and he brings all these elements to their Villas. Originally from Michigan, Donald attended graduate school at the University of Chicago where Deborah was a pediatric nurse.

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