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The Peter Bay 1BR Penthouse Suite at St John's Most Prestigious Address

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The PBGH at the top row of Peter Bay Estate, offers stunning Caribbean views!

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 492.9 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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St. John, VI
  • Trunk Bay
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Cinnamon Bay Beach
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Virgin Islands National Park
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • West End (TOV-West End Seaplane Base)
    ‪178 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Futon and 1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

The Peter Bay 1BR Penthouse Suite at St John's Most Prestigious Address

The Peter Bay Penthouse Suite is a romantic 1BR/1BA villa overlooking the breathtaking Caribbean panoramas of St. John's north shore. Located at the exclusive gated community of Peter Bay Estate, the Peter Bay Penthouse Suite occupies the upper level of the Peter Bay Gatehouse Villa which consists of two 1BRs. The lower level suite is the Honeymoon Suite, and the upper level suite is the Penthouse Suite. Each suite is private, and self-contained with separate entrances. The Penthouse Suite, and the Honeymoon Suite can each accommodate an additional two guests in the living room queen sleeper sofa. Both the Penthouse Suite and the Honeymoon Suite can be rented together as a 2BR / 2BA.

At the Peter Bay Penthouse suite, you are surrounded by the pristine turquoise waters, white sand beaches, and emerald green hills known as St. John's north shore. From the dramatic upper level balcony and living room and your view from the Peter Bay Penthouse Suite is a magnificent panorama from the British Island of Jost Van Dyke across Thatch & Mary point, to the U.S. Virgin Islands beaches of Francis Bay, Maho Bay, and Cinnamon Bay.

The Peter Bay Gatehouse, architecturally designed in the old-world style of a 17th century Danish Mill Tower, as seen at the Annaberg & Catherineberg historical sites, is a St. John landmark as the historical period Gatehouse is located at the gate entrance to the exclusive Peter Bay Estate community, overlooking the majestic U.S. & British Virgin Islands.

Within this Danish Tower design, the upper level Penthouse Suite is a spacious 1000 sq ft. 1BR/1BA designed in old-world elegance. The comfortable living room, and large exterior balcony look out to a spectacular Caribbean view. The lovely bedroom with its curved walls taking on the circular shape of the exterior mill design has a romantic, king size four poster bed. There is a mini-kitchen with microwave, a breakfast bar, outdoor grill, and alfresco dining on the ocean view balcony with a dining table for 4. The spacious bathroom with garden shower is designed in beautiful island stone & classic tile.

The ocean view balcony of the Penthouse Suite has gorgeous views of the beautiful U.S. & British Virgin islands. By evening, the stars of the north shore sky shine brighter, and the glimmering lights of Jost Van Dyke, and Tortola in the distance define romance in the Caribbean.

The Peter Bay Penthouse Suite has ceiling fans, wifi & phone, satellite TV, an outdoor grill, all linens & towels, a laundry room, & private parking. The bedroom is air conditioned.

Peter Bay Estate is considered St. John's most prestigious address due to the multi-million dollar villas drawn to this location by the majesty and awe-inspiring beauty of its Caribbean setting. Peter Bay Estate is one of the very few parcels of pristine north shore land that was not deeded to the U.S. Virgin Islands National Park by Lawrence Rockefeller in the 1950s. Today, the Peter Bay community remains tranquil, peaceful, private and exceptionally scenic, surrounded on all sides by National Park forests, waters and reefs.

The Peter Bay Penthouse Suite is located in the upper row of Villas that stretches across the exclusive north shore neighborhood of lower Peter Bay. It is about a 5-minute walk from your villa to the white sands and turquoise waters of Peter Bay Beach, exclusive to you as a Peter Bay VIP guest. In addition, you are about a one minute drive to Trunk Bay Beach, and a 3 minute drive to Cinnamon Bay Beach.

Your Peter Bay north shore neighborhood consists of beach after beach of 13 world-class beaches!
Should you choose one beautiful beach a day to enjoy, you will run out of days before you run out of beaches. The Peter Bay Penthouse Suite is a very special world-class villa for those seeking romance, serenity, and tropical majesty.

This property has a 30kw generator capable of running the entire property.

Property manager

Richard Matheny
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

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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

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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

St. John

Located on the beach, this villa is in Maho Bay Quarter, a neighbourhood in St. John. While the natural beauty of Virgin Islands National Park and Trunk Bay 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, VI

What's nearby

  • Cinnamon Bay - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Trunk Bay - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Cinnamon Bay Beach - 1 min drive - 1.0 km
  • Maho Beach - 11 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Virgin Islands National Park - 13 min drive - 5.9 km

Getting around

  • St. Thomas (SPB-St. Thomas Seaplane Base) - 72 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪High Tide Bar & Seafood Grill - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Cruz Bay Landing - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Beach Bar - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪The Windmill Bar - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Greengo’s - ‬17 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Peter Bay 1BR Penthouse Suite at St John's Most Prestigious Address pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Peter Bay 1BR Penthouse Suite at St John's Most Prestigious Address?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Peter Bay 1BR Penthouse Suite at St John's Most Prestigious Address?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Peter Bay 1BR Penthouse Suite at St John's Most Prestigious Address located?

Nestled on the beach, this Maho Bay Quarter villa is within a 10-minute walk of Cinnamon Bay and Trunk Bay. Virgin Islands National Park is 2.6 mi (4.2 km) away.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 26 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 26 reviews
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Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 26 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Cyndi S.

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

Paradise

Everything exceeded our expectations. Amazing view! Looking forward to returning!
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nia M.

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

Relaxing and Romantic … Paradise!!

My husband and I absolutely loved our stay in St John! The Peter Bay Gatehouse was more than we imagined. Spectacular views, wonderful accommodations and the beach was perfect! Our host, Tommy, was the absolute best!! He went above and beyond to make our stay perfect!! Very responsive and ensured everything was working before he left. We highly recommend this property and will definitely be back!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jo H.

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

Everything we hoped for!

This suite was perfect for our visit to St John. The view is lovely, the location perfect for getting to nearby North Shore beaches, and the furnishings and linens are very comfortable, especially the gorgeous bedroom tucked into a stone tower next to the main structure. The small kitchen was well equipped and the grill wasn’t operate for grilled fish. The manager Tommy was friendly and informative about island happenings. We plan to return for another visit in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alex C.

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

Amazing place

This is a beautiful property that exceeded our expectations, the views are incredible. Had all the necessary amenities, was clean, and beautiful artwork, architecture, and furniture. Tommy was attentive and very helpful for anything at all you need from check in, general questions, and check out. Very convenient 1-2 min drive to both cinnamon and trunk. Grounds and architecture were sooo cool. Highly recommend, I will definitely stay here when we return to St. John.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carole and Michael F., NewYork

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

Wonderful experience

The location was terrific and close to all the best beaches. The host and staff were very responsive and accommodating , although the kitchen was small it was well appointed and the view from the rooms was amazing!
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Virginia

Liked: Cleanliness, communication
We loved the view and the location of this spectacular rental. The only drawback was the mosquitos getting in and biting us. It would be wonderful if you could screen the doors out to the patio to keep them out or install HVAC in the main area!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beth T.

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

Peter Bay Magic

The his one bedroom villa on Peter Bay was amazing……postcard view!! Will definitely be back!!
Stayed 8 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

william duane s.

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

Beautiful

The sunrise every morning was beautiful. The view didn’t disappoint
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brian G.

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

Ideal location

The view. Great location. Excellent communication. A smidge pricey and there are some things in the unit that could be updated. Bed being too soft was our most significant issue.Unrelated to the property: Roads on St. John require continual attention. Most were fine for our Nissan Kicks—and you are better off in a smaller car if you are only 2 people. I should have stayed off Highway 206. For that, a jeep would have been better. Also skip going to Fort Frederick Ruins.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather O.

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

Beautiful area, beautiful view

About a 20-min drive up windy north shore rd from Cruz Bay, you’ll sit high in a cliff overlooking Cinnamon Bay. You can hear the waves hit the shore and the hills rise around you covered in thick growth. It feels like your own tropical planet! Well outfitted for a unique space, it is perfect for a romantic escape. St. John is absolutely incredible and this place is a gem!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Jenni S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Amazing View!!!!!!

This place has an amazing location and view. The only problem was the roof leaked when it rained and there was no way to keep mosquitos out so we woke up everyday with new bites. They also did not provide shampoo, conditioner or lotion, which has been standard at all other VRBO’s we’ve rented so that was a surprise to us so we had to purchase our own after arrival.
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

mark m.

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

Fantastic location

Of course, the island is everything. And the gatehouse is perfect when you leave the kids home (first time in16 years). This was our first time staying on this side and I don't think it could have been better. Our only regret was waiting for the last day to hit the private beach. We were the only two on the beach and it's a beautiful beach. The location of this villa is perfect, the view is perfect and the villa itself is fantastic. Hope to be back soon.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lorray B.

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

Fantastic, breath taking location

The property was fantastic. The scenery was breathtaking. My family and I loved it. The property was exactly as described. We encountered no problems. The property manager, Tommy, was great and very helpful. The car rental lost our reservation for a jeep. Tommy was a tremendous help in assisting us in renting a jeep at the last minute. We definitely will stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

6/10 Okay

Kari I.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Amazing location

Would advise reading the listing and *just the bedroom* is air conditioned. Great location and view, but hot and sweaty stay. If we were high maintenance, we would have left after night 1. Made the most of it but wouldn’t stay here again. Felt a little duped with the listing.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Derek B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joanna p.

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

Amazing

Gorgeous villa with the best views!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adam M., Texas

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

Great Get Away

This property was a great get away. We enjoyed having a private beach to ourselves within walking distance of the house. There was only one day where we encountered other people on the beach and the property is conveniently located close to town for groceries or grabbing dinner. It's also less than 5 minutes to other public beaches with activities. The property is very comfortable for two and is well appointed. Thomas, the property manager, was very communicative and helpful. I'd love to come back.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Patricia P.

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

The perfect place

We stayed 4 nights at the Peter Bay Gate house. What a great comfortable property with stunning views from every window! Centrally located and yet felt secluded, therefore a great combination. Tommy welcomed us and was super attentive, and helpful. Really went the extra mile to give us a seamless and great experience. It was hard to leave when our vacation was over! <3
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

JC K., Where do you live?

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

It was perfect

Richard, Tommy, the location and the unit were perfect! We hated to leave!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Geraldine P., Otisfield

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Lovely property and location

Views and location were top notch. Accomodations we're very good. Bedroom and bathroom were spacious and comfortable. Common areas (patio, living room, kitchen) were a bit small. Ok for two but would be crowded with any more. VRBO listing included a hot tub which is no longer there. The kitchen was ok, toaster and coffee pot had some issues. As people who like to cook when traveling, we made it work.
Stayed 11 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Week in St John

Beautiful setting and friendly/helpful host. We really enjoyed our stay and highly recommend it.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jeff H.

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

nice place

good bedroom A/C. Can little drive or hike to a nearly private beach. 10 minute drive into town. shower ~3 minutes hot water, but recharges.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022

8/10 Good

Kathryn R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Nice Peter Bay villa

We stayed in the penthouse suite of the Peter Bay Gatehouse. The condo was very nice, had a great view and we loved the location. It was also easy to get to from Cruz Bay. However, we were disappointed to find the condo did not have a hot tub like was advertised in the listing and photos. We were specifically looking to find a place that had either a pool and/or hot tub and the description of this place said it had a private hot tub on the balcony. Upon check-in we were told that there is no hot tub.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Melissa I.

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

Virgin Island Escape!

We really enjoyed this property. You do need a vehicle to stay here to simplify your stay on St John. You can take a taxi but at the mercy of when they drive by on the street by the Villa. The view is incredible. We met the owner and communicated often and easily with his property manager. Any issue we had was addressed almost immediately. You have private access to Peter Bay down below the Villa but you have to drive to get access. You are 1/2 way between Coral and Cruz Bays which is a great location. Loved our stay her!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

hong x.

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

Enjoyed our stay

Very nice location and property is maintained well.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021

About the host

Hosted by Richard Matheny

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Richard Matheny, President of Suite St. John Luxury Villas, owns and manages The Peter Bay Gatehouse. Richard has owned vacation property on St. John for over 25 years and maintains The Peter Bay Gatehouse Suites to the high standards of connoisseurs of elegant Caribbean living. Richard and his wife, Linda, enjoy the majesty and tranquility of St. John's north shore panoramas viewed from the Peter Bay Gatehouse. On family trips, Richard & Linda enjoy sitting on the white sand of Peter Bay beach watching their family snorkeling and exploring Peter Bay.

Why they chose this property

The Peter Bay Gatehouse is within the gated community of Peter Bay Estate, St. John, VI's most prestigious address. Peter Bay Estate is one of the few parcels of pristine North Shore land that was not deeded to the Virgin Islands National Park. It is one of the very few St. John properties with a private white sand beach. The Peter Bay Gatehouse is private, tranquil, and surrounded on all sides by the Virgin Islands National Park. The views from The Peter Bay Gatehouse are breathtaking, the Peter Bay Gatehouse suites are the only 1BRs on the North Shore, and famous world-class beaches are 3-10 minutes away. Walk to Peter Bay Beach (7 minutes), or drive to Trunk Bay Beach (3 minutes), and Cinnamon Bay Beach (10 minutes). All these factors were foremost in deciding on the purchase of the Peter Bay Gatehouse.

What makes this property unique

Location, location, location! The exquisite Peter Bay Gatehouse is sandwiched halfway between two of the most beautiful beaches in the world - Trunk and Cinnamon Bay. Trunk Beach is about a 1 minute drive from the Gatehouse, and Cinnamon Beach is about a 3 minute drive. Peter Bay's own private Peter Bay Beach has some of the best snorkeling on the Island, yet is extremely private since Peter Bay is a gated community. In addition the remainder of the magnificent North Shore beaches are also just minutes away. And the elegant Peter Bay Gatehouse Suites - The Honeymoon Suite, and The Penthouse Suite are the only 1bedrooms on the North Shore.

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