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4 large bedrooms/4 full bathrooms. Pool/Beautiful Ocean views/hot tub. Cruz Bay!

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Beach nearby, sun loungers, beach towels
Interior
Outdoor pool
Exterior
Outdoor dining

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 102800 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning

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St. John, VI
  • Place, Rendezvous Bay
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Chocolate Hole
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Great Cruz Bay
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, St. Thomas (STT-Cyril E. King)
    ‪58 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

St. John

When you stay at this villa in St. John, you'll be on the waterfront, within a 10-minute drive of Cruz Bay Beach and Virgin Islands National Park. .This family-friendly villa is 4.7 mi (7.6 km) from Trunk Bay and 6 mi (9.6 km) from Sapphire Beach.
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What's nearby

  • Rendezvous Bay - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Chocolate Hole - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Chocolate Hole Beach - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Great Cruz Bay - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Devers Bay - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

  • St. Thomas (SPB-St. Thomas Seaplane Base) - 61 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Woody's Seafood Saloon - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Cruz Bay Landing - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Longboard - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Greengo’s - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Morgan's Mango - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

4 large bedrooms/4 full bathrooms. Pool/Beautiful Ocean views/hot tub. Cruz Bay!

Featured on HGTV’s ‘Caribbean Life’, Meritage Great House has everything you need to experience paradise.
Meritage Great House is situated on a scenic hillside of the very desirable location of Chocolate Hole, Cruz Bay.
Just a short four-minute drive from the ferry dock and downtown Cruz Bay where you can find the best restaurants and shopping on the island.
The house overlooks the Caribbean Ocean which allows you to relax poolside and listen to the surf roll in from Hart Bay Beach which is just a short five-minute car ride down from the house.
Meritage Great House has 4 large, air-conditioned bedrooms each with their own private ensuite bathroom. The 4th bedroom can be either set-up with a king size bed or 2 twin beds, The house has three levels, with bedrooms on each level, allowing for privacy.
The living area and kitchen are on the top deck, fully air conditioned. You can also enjoy the gentle breeze from the Caribbean Ocean. The fully equipped kitchen with Italian granite countertops is a great place to create a feast. Or you may simply want to grill out and enjoy your BBQ by the pool.
Relax on the sundeck around the private pool and wrap around covered decks on two levels, many different gathering places for your group, and secluded places for privacy. Lay in the hammock sipping your favorite cocktail while you watch a dramatic Caribbean sunset.
From the decks, you can see in the distance the islands of St. Croix and St. Thomas which make the perfect spot for morning coffee and pictures with friends & family.

We look forward to hearing from you.
Linda & Randall 🌴🍹🍸

If you need additional space, we also rent out Meritage Cottage separately. listing#35289
Please check our complete details at meritagestjohn. com

Meritage’ is a term created to describe high quality wines made from noble grapes using traditional blending techniques and methods. Meritage wines are red or white wines crafted solely from specific "noble" Bordeaux grape varieties and are considered to be the very best wines of the vintage.

Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned villa, which features a private pool and a Smart TV. There's a private balcony. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker, and housekeeping is provided on request.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a garden.
Guests will find features like wireless internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the villa: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen island
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 4 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed
  • Note from host: Smoking is allowed on the outside covered decks

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Unit size: 2,800 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

Smoking or vaping is not allowed in the house. Failure to comply will result in a $500 fine. Thank You

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is allowed on the outside covered decks

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

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4 large bedrooms/4 full bathrooms. Pool/Beautiful Ocean views/hot tub. Cruz Bay! Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 57 out of 67 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 67 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 67 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 67 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 67 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jane F.

Liked: Cleanliness
We loved our stay at Meritage Great House. Amazing views, fun wildlife like Iguanas in the trees and the pool was perfect. The bedrooms are good size with comfortable mattresses. The kitchen has everything you need and the open concept worked well with our family. We were grateful for the AC at night but otherwise didn't really use them. The location is great - outside of the Cruz Bay buzz but close enough to enjoy Cruz Bay if you so desire.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026

6/10 Okay

Sherry B.

Liked: Cleanliness
We arrived in St John on the 14th of March and checked in around 6pm. The power went out around 10pm and we got full power on Tuesday.The place is beautiful and we would have enjoyed it so much more if we had AC,electricity and running water.The owners are very nice and they need to get a generator.as their house was not that much cheaper than the ones that have one.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

Lynn B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved the view. Liked the convenience of being close to Cruz Bay and on the way to the many beaches we visited. The beach chairs were used every day of our vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay. Being able to see the waves roll into the bay and catch the sunset daily from the balcony was awesome!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abby E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family friendly

We loved being in a house that had a good sized living area for everyone and yet separate spaces as well as all the bedrooms were separate and had separate bathrooms attached. Great for couples traveling together and families. Our kids loved the pool and all the iguanas in the trees. Only negative was it would have been nice to have a half bath off the main living area so you didn’t have to go all the way downstairs to a bedroom to use the bathroom.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gwen W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful stay

Beautiful home with 4 spacious bedrooms and bathrooms and a lovely little pool overlooking hart bay! Our favorite was the screened in porch upstairs
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Debra M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great gathering opportunities

There are 3 great outdoor, including screened porch, for our group of 8. Loved the ability to relax together, or if necessary find a spot for quiet time. The indoor is also spacious enough for our group, but when in St. Johns who wants to be indoors!Property manager and owners were very helpful and available.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Time Together

The Meritage Great House was excellent. The view was spectacular. The common areas were fantastic for family time. The bedrooms were each equipped with their own bathroom and adjustable air-conditioning unit. The cottage was well equipped with chairs for the beach and snorkeling equipment. The soak pool was wonderful. Abigail was extremely helpful during the check-in and checkout process and assisting us in arrangements getting to St. John. We would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Whitney A., Humboldt

Liked: Cleanliness

Caribbean heaven

We loved our stay at Meritage- the house was clean, rooms comfortable, and the house was so close to Cruz Bay(not walking distance, but close with jeeps!). It was easy to communicate, and ask questions when needed. The only Downside we found was that there is a hot tub advertised, but not hot tub at the house. The dryers did not work well, we had to hang most things up after washing them. Overall we loved out stay!!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carla R.

Liked: Cleanliness

St. John Friends

Perfect! The property was great for 4 couples. Places for together time and also private time. The house was close to Cruz Bay and everything we needed.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Quiet Oasis

We stayed at Meritage for a week in July. Aside from the amazing views it offers, it’s convenient to the Starfish Marketplace for shopping, 10 minutes to Cruz Bay, and close enough to the beaches, especially Hawk’s Nest. The host provides plenty of linens, soaps and shampoos, laundry facilities and detergent, and beach equipment. Large home with plenty of space to spread out and enjoy time together or apart. We will be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katherine C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Kate

A beautiful spot!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathy C.

Liked: Cleanliness

25/75

Our 25/75 celebration with family on St. John was awesome! Staying at Meritage helped make our time together relaxing. The views are spectacular from the 3 decks. Abby is wonderful and makes sure your stay is comfortable.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Martha R.

Liked: Cleanliness

A great week

We had a lovely time in the house, on the porches and in the pool. Great place.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sara C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Exceptional

Our stay in this place was amazing! The owner, Linda and property manager Abigail were hands down the best we’ve ever worked with. It down poured the first two days we were there right before our wedding ceremony and they were both willing to do whatever it took to make sure we had a beautiful day. Weather ended up turning out beautiful, but they went above and beyond prior to our trip and our whole stay. we will definitely stay there again. Thank you for sharing your beautiful home!!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan F., Sandown NH

Liked: Cleanliness

Family vacation

Everything you need !
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jerry B., Palm Beach Gardens, FL

Liked: Cleanliness

Reunion!

I have three brothers, we get together every year for a week. Meritage was perfect because we 4 each had a beautiful, comfortable bedroom and en suite bath. We loved the view of chocolate Hole with the amazing sunsets. The layout and privacy is absolutely exquisite. We will plan to be back here next time…
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Charity D.

Liked: Cleanliness

St John 2023

This cottage is spacious, comfortable, and clean. It's a quick ride to town and has plenty of room for everyone. During our stay, there were 3 couples and 2 'kids' in the house and another couple in the cottage and there was plenty of room for all of us in the house hanging out, getting ready to go out to town or the beaches; outdoor room was great too, plenty of space for everyone when grilling or hanging out by the pool. Awesome place!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steven M., Durham, CA

Liked: Cleanliness

Lots of Room and Fun

Great place. It was fun watching the iguanas and the sun sets. We all had a great time and Abby was great in meeting us at the car barge. We did not encounter any major problems with the rental. We would stay again.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen D.

Liked: Cleanliness

The Perfect Vacation Home

Meritage House is perfect for those wanting a wonderful island experience. Its private yet close to beaches , town and grocery stores. Our group loved the outdoor space…screened porches and pool. We especially liked the privacy of the bedrooms. The photos on VRBO are true representations of how Meritage is decorated and set up. Linda and Randall were wonderful to deal with. Our group DEFINITELY recommends Meritage house for your stay in St John
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nancy P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Meritage House

We loved our stay at Meritage House on St. John. The location was very convenient to Cruz Bay. The beds were comfortable, the kitchen was well-stocked and the pool was refreshing. Unfortunately there is no longer a hot tub so that amenity should be removed from the website. The manager was very quick to respond when we contacted her a few times. Our grandson especially enjoyed the iguanas that reside in the trees beside the pool! I would love to return some day!
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jacque P., USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Paradise with home comforts

Absolutely stunning views, wonderful space to spend time together and also have quiet areas. Easy access to Cruz Bay and just so much more than we could have even imagined.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Danise B., Los Alamos, NM

Liked: Cleanliness

Meritage in August

Once we got over the very steep roads to get to the home, we were able to settle in for a week of visiting St. John. We were unaware that the roads and downtown were challenging to drive and park here. In fact, it made a difference for where we went to dinner and shopped due to unavailability of parking but the locations we did stop at were great. Nice that everywhere we went were “open air” locations. But for the Meritage Great House, there were many pluses from the air conditioned bedrooms, stocked kitchen, and patio space to hang out. In fact, most of our afternoons were spent on the patio (bring bug spray) since the great room space was unusable. It was just so hot, even with windows open, especially when we cooked in. They really should consider an a/c unit in that great space for comfort. The pool was nice to relax in at the end of the day but we couldn’t get the temperature controlled on the hot tub. It didn’t matter much since the heat was prohibitive anyway. Bedrooms and beds very comfortable and use of laundry equipment was very welcomed. Lots of towels and beach chairs provided with an ice chest but be sure to rent snorkel gear in town. The master bath downstairs was great with the outdoor shower but be aware that this meant the bathroom was not air conditioned and was very hot to use. We realize it was August, but it was uncomfortable. Also, the upstairs bedroom had an issue with mosquitoes that we couldn’t fix. Overall, a positive experience with a very nice home base for our stay. The sunsets weren’t as lovely as on islands such as Maui, but the views were very nice. A very nice home away from home for our family of 6.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jason C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Majestic Views

This property is fabulous. As the bedrooms as separate from the living space you have full privacy! Also bar fridge is awesome and a pool literally looking off a cliff with ocean views.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness

Meritage

This was a good house for our group and reminded me of an old boardwalk hotel with lots of levels and decks. All rooms were ensuite and private so it worked nicely for 4 couples. The pool was very popular with the group. There is no air conditioning on the main level which made preparing meals in the kitchen unpleasant but we spent most of our time on the decks. I would suggest updating the provisions, there were 3 blenders and only one worked but the pitcher was cracked. The check in process was difficult.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022