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Cloud Nine! Spectacular Sunsets, Privacy, Pool, Spa & AC- Near Town & Beaches!

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Unobstructed sunset views to St Thomas from the 1200 sq foot pool deck
Chaise loungers for sun or shade with bedroom ensuites behind
Outdoor dining on the pool deck with expansive views of Great Cruz Bay
Evening westerly view of the Pillsbury Sound
Two primary bedrooms to the left; kitchen/living/dining to the right

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8269.4 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Hot tub
  • Pool
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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St John, St John
  • Virgin Islands National Park
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Cruz Bay Beach
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Trunk Bay
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • West End (TOV-West End Seaplane Base)

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3 loft

1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

Primary Bedroom

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Ensuite Bathroom #2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Primary Ensuite Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Cloud Nine! Spectacular Sunsets, Privacy, Pool, Spa & AC- Near Town & Beaches!

Cloud Nine is a private villa located on Gifft Hill, high above the tranquil blue waters of Great Cruz Bay on the Island of St John, USVI. The villa offers incredible unobstructed water views across acres of conservation land with spectacular sunsets, gentle trade winds, and the twinkling lights of distant islands.

Cloud Nine affords the comforts of traditional Caribbean architecture with casual elegance and creates a private and restful environment. The three bedroom, three bath villa frames an extra large 1,200 square-foot deck with private pool, spa, and ample space to lounge throughout the day in both sun and shade. The covered dining area is a favorite spot for meals while taking in the breathtaking views of the Caribbean sea below.

Cloud Nine is conveniently located a short 8 minute drive on paved roads into Cruz Bay where you will find a myriad of restaurants, bars and shopping options. And of course the world famous North Shore beaches located within the National Park are an easy 15 minutes from the villa.

Cloud Nine’s great room is a traditional Caribbean structure with soaring 20 foot vaulted ceiling with exposed rafters and beams. There are plenty of cozy seating options, a smart TV, Wi-Fi, ceiling fans, air conditioning, a reading nook, and dining table with a sliding glass door to the adjacent pool area.

The Cloud Nine kitchen is equipped with a gas stove/oven, dishwasher, refrigerator/freezer, microwave, toaster, blender, coffee maker and filtered tap water- no need for single-use plastic water bottles! You’ll find the kitchen well stocked with basic pantry needs including: coffee filters, paper towels, sugar/Splenda, an assortment of spices, and complete cooking and dining utensils. A gas grill is located just outside the kitchen by the front door.

Cloud Nine is perfectly set up for outdoor living and dining. The massive 1,200 square foot deck accommodates chaise loungers, covered alfresco dining, and plenty of open space for lounging in the sun or shade. True to the St John lifestyle, you’ll find yourself spending most of your time outside. And just wait for those magical sunsets!

Cloud Nine is conveniently set up with separate pods for both of the ensuite bedrooms, accessible via a covered walkway to the main living/dining area.

Bedroom #1 features a king bed, air conditioning, ceiling fan, and double doors that open onto the pool courtyard and view. Ensuite is a large double vanity bathroom and garden shower that opens onto the pool deck. The laundry room with full-size washer/dryer is located behind the primary bedroom in an attached utility room.

Bedroom #2 features a king bed, air conditioning, ceiling fan, and double doors that open onto the pool courtyard and view. The single vanity ensuite bathroom has a closet and private garden shower.

Bedroom #3 features a semi-private loft at the top of the stairs in the main great room. It has a queen bed and two additional twin beds. A private bathroom and shower are at the base of the stairs. The loft is air conditioned by way of the main house unit.

With over 60% of St John protected as a Nation Park, the island boasts some of the best beaches in the world. From Cruz Bay take the beautiful North Shore Road to experience the unspoiled beaches of Honeymoon Bay, Hawksnest, Cinnamon Bay, Maho Bay, and Trunk Bay which was just rated the #1 beach in the world!

Property manager

Jeff Merselis
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi

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House Rules

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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

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 a grey water recycling system
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 villa is by the sea. While the natural beauty of Virgin Islands National Park and Cruz Bay Beach can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore Tortola Cruise Ship Port. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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St John, St John

What's nearby

  • Virgin Islands National Park - 5 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Cruz Bay Beach - 13 min drive - 4.9 km
  • Cinnamon Bay Beach - 19 min drive - 5.6 km
  • Trunk Bay - 22 min drive - 6.5 km
  • Caneel Bay Beach - 28 min drive - 7.8 km

Getting around

  • St. Thomas (STT-Cyril E. King) - 76 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪High Tide Bar & Seafood Grill - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Cruz Bay Landing - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Beach Bar - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Lovango Rum Bar - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Windmill Bar - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Cloud Nine! Spectacular Sunsets, Privacy, Pool, Spa & AC- Near Town & Beaches! have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Cloud Nine! Spectacular Sunsets, Privacy, Pool, Spa & AC- Near Town & Beaches! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Where is Cloud Nine! Spectacular Sunsets, Privacy, Pool, Spa & AC- Near Town & Beaches! located?

Situated by the sea, this villa is 1.2 mi (2 km) from Hart Bay and 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Virgin Islands National Park. Great Cruz Bay and Rendezvous Bay are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

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Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Steven K.

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

St John Villa

Great place to stay in St John. Comfortable home with excellent views, location on island is perfect. Great communication with owner/property manager.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott W.

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

Fantastic Family Locale

Location couldn’t have been more ideal. The kids (7 & 10) thoroughly enjoyed visiting the beach clubs, not to mention seeing humpbacks and spotted dolphins in the bay. My son caught his first fish (with a little assistance), which made for a perfect sashimi lunch.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Callie P.

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

Great stay!

The chef and cleaning services make this a true vacation. Clean and beautiful unit, great views and pool. Access to beach clubs was a huge plus.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark P.

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

Great views

Linda was great and quickly responded to the few questions we had. The information provided in advance was very helpful as well although this was our 4th visit to St. John. The location is excellent as well the views. Great sunsets every evening. This home worked out great for us and our 3 children in terms of the sleeping arrangements. This is an older home, so keep that in mind in terms of expectations. Everything worked as it should - a few recommendations we'd make are a new microwave as the current one is quite rusted inside. The water temp was difficult to adjust in the master bath shower. The hot tub has limited controls, takes a long time to warm up, and the cover is a challenge to remove and put back. There is a bright light on the AC units, so if you need total darkness to sleep in, you might want to bring a sleep mask. We found the access to the home very easy with multiple parking options (you are not fighting any kind of steep driveway). Overall we had a fantastic trip and would highly recommend this home!
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

John M.

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

A great getaway.

Spent a little over a week there with our adult children. Everyone had a wonderful time. The views of St Thomas and other islands was amazing. Pool and spa were great. Highly recommended.
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

George L.

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

Cloud Nine

Great location on the island. Westerly facing with great sunset views and spectacular backdrop of Saint Thomas and the islands. Close to the town of Cruz bay and the North Shore beaches. Overall, great location and villa.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lena S.

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

Lovely stay at Cloud Nine

This house has the BEST views you could ever imagine. It's well equipped for cooking, and relaxing. The host is available and responds to questions quickly. She is very knowledgeable about the island too. Clean and relaxing. We all loved it!
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lisa M.

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

Gorgeous view!!

We really enjoyed our stay at Cloud 9! The view from the deck was absolutely breathtaking especially the sunsets! The Villa was very clean and had everything we needed available to us. We were close to town and to the beaches. Linda went above and beyond to make our stay there enjoyable even going as far as to give me a ride to meet my friends on the other side of the island. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mark H.

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

Lovely spot

Nice, private location with a breathtaking view. Location is close to mid-island, making it convenient for well situated for visiting both Cruz and Coral Bay.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Natalie M.

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

Breathtaking views and all the comforts of home

Lovely stay! Linda was an excellent host with great communication and tips on local life/activities. The views off the deck were out of this world, and sitting by our own pool with a homemade cocktail made for a truly relaxing, restorative vacation.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Scott J.

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

Great experience

What a great villa on St. John. The view is incredible and feels very private. The property was a very comfortable stay for my family. It is just far enough out of Cruz Bay to feel very private and quiet, but a short drive to town and easy access to anywhere on island (jeep/car required). Everything you will need is provided including nice beach chairs, towels etc. The hosts are very helpful and responsive and live on island. Five-star experience.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amanda E.

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

Breathtaking view of St. John

Our family of four spent Spring Break at Cloud Nine. We were blown away by the spectacular views when we walked in. The pictures do not do it justice! The layout was great for our family. The house was clean and kitchen was well equipped for cooking meals. We used Landlubber Logistics to have groceries delivered in advance which was convenient after a long day of traveling. All the beaches are a short drive away (15-25 min max) and the we enjoyed the pool in afternoons. We loved Shambles (5 min away) for dinner and ate there a couple of times during our trip. We would not hesitate to stay at Cloud Nine again!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ashley H.

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

Amazing villa with spectacular views!!

This is the most amazing property!! Spectacular views, fully stocked kitchen, and short drive to town and beaches. You cannot find a better spot to see the magnificent sunsets. Communication with property owners and manager is excellent. Already planning a return trip!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Anita F.

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

Cloud Nine’s magical view greeted us each morning and captivated us each evening

Our family Christmas trip to St John was perfect in every way, and our stay at aptly named Cloud Nine was an ideal place for our family of 8 to enjoy the pleasures of St. John. Linda was so helpful and generous with providing lots of information and answering any question promptly. This was our first family trip since the pandemic began, and Cloud Nine on St John provided a gorgeous, safe environment for our family to come together to visit, snorkel, hike, laugh in the sunshine, and relax. Thank you!
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Colton M.

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

Thanksgiving Week Vacation

Had an amazing time at this villa. Everything was exactly as advertised plus more. The owners really thought of everything at the villa to make the most of your St. John vacation. Perfect location with a great view. Would definitely recommend staying here and we would certainly use them again the next time we visit St. John.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Denise D.

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

Exactly what we needed

Our host Kim made us feel right at home immediately with perfect restaurant recommendations and a friendly helpful attitude. The property was immaculate. The layout was ideal for parents with teenagers- bedroom separate from the kitchen and living room allowed the old man (me) to go to bed and get up early while the rest of crew stayed up late and slept in. Neighborhood restaurants are excellent. Close to everything you want and need in Cruz bay but just far enough away from it all to feel like you had the island to yourself. We’ve been to the island many times over the years staying at the old Maho Bay, Concordia and many different homes and villas- this location is our favorite- clean, convenient, reasonably priced with amazing views. Couldn’t ask for anything more. Thank you so much for your kind hospitality.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl H.

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

Absolutely stunning Villa

This was an absolutely lovely Villa to stay in! We thoroughly enjoy enjoyed the accommodations, the pool and the magnificent view. The sunsets were spectacular!!. Management staff was great to work with and very attentive. An Overall wonderful stay. Definitely will be back
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Vicky K.

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

We withing was beautiful

My sister and I take our 87 year old mother on a mother daughter trip every year! This house was everything the listing said it would be! The bedrooms, main house, pool, everything was amazing! The views were beautiful. We will love to stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Great view

Perfect chill pill for the week! Nice location with great view and accommodations. Pots -pans - cutting boards and knives would be more conducive since we cooked in every night.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nancy R.

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

Cloud Nine Vacation

From beginning to end, renting this property was easy with great communication. Everything was clean and well cared for. The day would begin or end with a swim in the pool. In between were adventures swimming and snorkeling in the ocean and of course eating good food! Loved having the pavilion to have a meal and shelter from sun or a light rain. Most of all we enjoyed the fabulous views!! Just make sure to rent a jeep for STJ

10/10 Excellent

Mary M.

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

Cloud Nine was just like the pictures show. The views were stunning and the location is the best.

I would rent Coud Nine again for sure. We loved the location. It’s a short drive to town and just a bit further to all the beaches. The house is beautiful and clean. Best vacation ever!! Must eat at Scrambles at the top of the hill across from the health center. If you want to relax on St John, cloud nine is the way to go.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Robin R.

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

Beautiful property

Cloud 9 is so lovely the kitchen had everything one might need. The sunsets were so amazing we prefer to bring food home to eat with an amazing view! Or cook at cloud 9. Thank you for being prompt and helpful. What a blessing to experience this with my sweet family!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas V.

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

Breathtaking!

My family and I had an amazing time at Cloud 9 and the views were amazing. The house was very nice and the breezes meant we never had to turn on the A/C. We had two little kids 3 and under and they had a wonderful time in the pool and around the house.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Beth L.

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

Wonderful!

The pictures don't do the views justice. The villa was spacious, clean, and well laid out around the pool and patio (where we spent most of our afternoons and evenings watching the gorgeous sunsets!). Such a wonderful vacation for our family - thank you!
Stayed 16 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Thomas W.

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

Wonderful villa

Spent a week with our daughter and her husband. The villa has everything you need to enjoy a wonderful vacation
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2021

About the host

Hosted by Jeff Merselis

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As a kid my family vacationed on St John (anyone remember the Maho Bay campground?!), and as an adult I enjoyed sailing trips throughout the Virgin Islands. St John is a unique island paradise that I am thrilled to call home and share with fellow travelers.

Why they chose this property

Cloud Nine is located in the Gifft Hill neighborhood above Great Cruz Bay. The villa is a quiet, relaxing respite only 8 minutes frown town. I chose this neighborhood because it is quiet and offers incredible views across acres of conservation land to the Caribbean Sea below.

What makes this property unique

The Cloud Nine villa is conveniently accessed on paved roads, and there is plenty of easy parking at the property. The living spaces are very well laid out around a central deck, pool, and spa, and absolutely stunning views and sunsets!

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English

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