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Nestled in a tropical paradise, Gecko offers a tranquil retreat with an expansive ocean view from its spacious 300 sq. ft. veranda. Savor your meals at the large peninsula or on the veranda for sunset dinner, and unwind in the spa-like bathroom with luxurious personal care products.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire condo

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 456 sq m

Popular amenities

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

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About this property

Entire place

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

Gecko @Serendip Vacation Condos

Enjoy incredible views in our completely renovated upper level unit. Gecko's décor is casual sophistication with a timeless coastal vibe. This 1-bedroom unit sleeps up to 4 with a king size bed in the bedroom and queen sleeper sofa in the living room.

The fully stocked kitchen has new custom cabinets, stainless steel appliances and white quartz countertops. The in-unit reverse osmosis system, with remineralizer, eliminates the need for bottled water and the refrigerator has additionally purified water and ice dispenser. Enjoy your meals at the large peninsula or on the veranda for a sunset dinner.

Our spa like bathroom has a large open shower with multi-function showerhead and is fully stocked with robes, linens, lovely personal care products, hairdryer and first aid kit.

The 300 sq. ft. veranda features a large teak dining table, drapery for shade or privacy, and a comfortable lounge area for enjoying the expansive ocean view.

Other Gecko amenities include a safe, printer, phone charging dock, beach chairs, Neso sunshade, coolers bags, beach toys and towels. The living room has a Smart TV with basic local channels and streaming available, and a library for your beach reads.

Serendip includes a pool and other shared amenities including a solar and battery backup power system.

Enjoy your stay at Gecko, your island home away from home.

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool

Internet

  • Available in the condo: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming 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

  • Recycling
  • Unit size: 600 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 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

Rates based on double occupancy - each additional guest +$35/night
No events, no pets, no smoking
Guests must sign rental agreement. $500 security deposit required prior to check-in.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

Events allowed

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
Parties and events are allowed on site
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

Property is also known as

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About the neighborhood

Located in St. John, this condo is in the city center and by the sea. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Virgin Islands National Park and Cruz Bay Beach. Scuba diving, snorkeling, and surfing/body boarding offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails nearby. Visit our St. John travel guide
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Cruz Bay, St John

What's nearby

  • U.S. Virgin Islands, St. John, Cruz Bay, elevated town view with The Battery
    Cruz Bay Beach
    15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Trunk Bay which includes island views
    Virgin Islands National Park
    16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Great Cruz Bay
    6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Battery
    13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • St. John Spice
    15 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

  • Cyril E. King Airport (STT)
    65 min drive

Restaurants

  • Cruz Bay Landing
    17 min walk
  • Woody's Seafood Saloon
    16 min walk
  • Greengo’s
    18 min walk
  • The Longboard
    16 min walk
  • Sun Dog Cafe
    4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Gecko @Serendip Vacation Condos have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Gecko @Serendip Vacation Condos pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Gecko @Serendip Vacation Condos?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Gecko @Serendip Vacation Condos?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Gecko @Serendip Vacation Condos located?

Located in the heart of St. John, this condo building is within 1 mi (2 km) of Great Cruz Bay, Cruz Bay Beach, and Virgin Islands National Park. St. John Spice and Battery are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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Gecko @Serendip Vacation Condos Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 13 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 13 reviews

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Cleanliness

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Location

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Brad T.

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

Beautiful stay

Excellent view only a couple minutes from Cruz Bay. The condo was clean and well provisioned. Definitely rent a jeep, as the road is steep.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric S.

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

Fully stocked!

This place was so great. It had everything we needed. Coolers, ice packs, snorkeling gear, shade tent, beach chairs, pool noodles, floats, sand toys. Everything we needed for the beach. A fully stocked kitchen! We used the blender and made our own Pina coladas. Will stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Julia L.

A perfect launch pad for adventure

We spent six days at Serendip in February. Our experience was perfect. Gecko condo had everything we needed and more. Thoughtful touches like beach chairs, cooler, shade tent, and cooking supplies made our stay feel like home. The bed was super comfy (a big deal for us!) and the condo was the perfect place to relax after a day hiking or at the beach. We had no trouble parking at the condo lot each day and Matt was super helpful when we needed him. Thank you for opening your home to us!
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10/10 Excellent

Kathleen D.

Perfection!

Serendip is beautiful and a perfect home base for a St. John vacation. Our condo was lovely, clean, and well-equipped—with a great kitchen and comfortable bed. Matt is a wonderful host. We received all the information required for a seamless check in and checkout. We had one “glitch” when we locked and could not unlock our safe. I contacted Matt; he responded within minutes; and the problem was sorted immediately! The “welcome” book is filled with useful information— recommended restaurants, quick and reliable taxi service, and the best beaches. Be sure to check it out. The guest reviews also provide lots of great tips! We had a fantastic trip and will definitely return to St. John and Serendip!
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10/10 Excellent

Julia C.

Perfect in Every Way

This was our third time back at Serendip and it is the perfect place to stay! Close to town, plenty of space, huge verandah for morning coffee and evening sunsets. They have everything you need to make meals, drinks and just relax and enjoy! We cannot wait to return to island in March!
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10/10 Excellent

Kevin S.

Perfect Retreat Condo

This comfortable vacation condo was the perfect retreat, providing a relaxing and enjoyable stay. The condo was clean, beautiful, and exceeded expectations, leading to a wonderful end to our Virgin Island vacation.
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10/10 Excellent

ChaCha W.

Perfect for Families

It's our first vacation with our 8 month old and we couldn't be more pleased with the condo and all the facilities Serendip provided. I over-prepared for the trip not knowing what might be needed but they had all of the beach equipment you'd need. The kitchen was so well stocked that it felt more like your own home. We loved the views immensely. It was a joy to come back to the condo every evening and watch the sun setting over Cruz Bay.

10/10 Excellent

Kelly S.

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

Awesome stay

We had a great time at the Gecko. Melissa and Tom were amazing hosts, helped us with anything we needed and had great suggestions for things to do and places to eat (Christmas Eve dinner @ Lovango Beach Club!). The condo was great - really nicely updated, comfortable, and clean. Even better than the pictures! And the views of the bay and St Thomas in the distance were great beginnings and endings to full days of adventure for the family. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Martin E.

Carnaval Season

This is our 4th year in a row to visit St. John. Serendip has become our go to place. Very conveniently located to Cruz bay, up on the high ground with spectacular views of Pillsbury Sound, St. Thomas and sun sets. Wild life to be seen from the large balcony includes a wide variety of birds and iguana in the large Flamboyant Tree close by. Bring your binoculars. More than enough room for the wife and I with a fully stocked Kitchen and a nice king size bed. We will be back.

10/10 Excellent

Laurel H.

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

Incredible!

This place far surpassed our expectations. The pictures really don't do it justice. The property managers, Melissa and Tom, were so nice and helpful in everyway. We will definitely be coming back to Gecko at Serendip!!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Jason R.

A Great Condo for a Relaxing Stay

We just spent 8 wonderful nights in the Gecko. The condo has everything we needed. We spent most of our time when at the condo on the balcony. We had all our meals there and hung out in the evenings as well. The pool is small but perfect after a day on the beach. We tended to cook a good bit and had everything we needed including great cutlery. The AC worked well and the bed was super comfortable. We rented a jeep and were glad we did. Driving up Jacob’s Ladder to Serendip was scary the first time but was easier each time. We also walked into Cruz Bay a couple of times, but always taxied back, so no walking up the hill for us. We loved the location and the condo and will definitely return.

10/10 Excellent

angel B.

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

Honeymoon Week

My Husband and I had an amazing time at Gecko @ Serendip. The pictures are spot on. The owner has thought of everything you could ever need and more. I've never stayed at a rental that had a enough quality knifes, pans, dishes, glasses, and every kitchen utensil one could ever need. It was so nice to have coolers, beach chairs and beach towels for our daily trips to the beach. You won't need anything! We would definitely stay at the Gecko again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022