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Private Pool overlooking ocean, large deck on Estate Property. Great Privacy. provides amenities like a garden and laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 4167 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer

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About this property

Private Pool overlooking ocean, large deck on Estate Property. Great Privacy.

  • The villa has a swimming pool, expanded deck with Pergola, and an outside eating area you can enjoy while looking at the beautiful ocean waters of Hart Bay.

    We are located on St. John’s beautiful south shore, Pura Vida (Pure Life), is a beautiful island home and private estate situated on 1.5 acres. The villa is surrounded by a profusion of native landscaping and historical Dutch ruins. Our villa's plateau location makes for lots of lovely island breezes with wonderful ocean views of Hart Bay and Chocolate Hole Bay.

    Pura Vida boasts a wonderful floor plan and a downright glorious screened sitting area where you can sit and enjoy a good book or a nap. The two bedroom suites are private and tastefully appointed with all new furnishings and air conditioning for warm nights. Each bedroom has an en suite bathroom with tiled showers and glass walls, which will make you feel right at home.

    Great for two couples or a family of four!

    An easy drive from town and top-notch beaches, Pura Vida is an excellent choice for experiencing St. John. Returning home after a long day in the sun, you can cool down in the pool, or have a cocktail on the expanded deck, under the Pergola, or relax in the comfortable great room, prepare an island specialty dinner in the fully loaded kitchen, or enjoy a cool drink in the breeze while you watch the beautiful sunsets of St. John before rolling down the hill for a taste of Cruz Bay’s laid back night life.

    Explore the 1.5 acres of history on this one-of-a-kind property. Imagine life in the 1700's as you explore the ruins and many fascinating aspects of this property. With a 270 degree view of water, this property is unlike any other.

    Sit in the screened porch and watch hummingbirds explore the native vegetation, enjoy the community of iguanas that peacefully traverse the landscape and live in harmony at Pura Vida.

    Additionally, the Chocolate Hole Community has a wonderful walking/hiking trail to Hart Bay. Just past our driveway (around the bend) there is a path on the left that will lead you through the canopy of trees to the beach. Take your coffee and stroll through the woods until you reach the beach with it's beautiful gentle breezes.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2.5 private bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,800 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Minimum check-in age: 25

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:

Load and start the dishwasher

Strip any used beds and gather used towels

Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash

Turn off the lights

Please leave the house keys in the bowl on the island and leave the door unlocked.

Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

Lost key fee - $50

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No 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
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, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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

This property does not have elevators
A car is required for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Located in St. John, this vacation home is on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Virgin Islands National Park and Cruz Bay Beach. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours and hiking nearby. Visit our St. John travel guide
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St. John, United States Virgin Islands

What's nearby

  • Rendezvous Bay
    4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Chocolate Hole
    4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Chocolate Hole Beach
    4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Devers Bay
    8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Great Cruz Bay
    11 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • St. Thomas (SPB-St. Thomas Seaplane Base)
    60 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

Frequently asked questions

Does Private Pool overlooking ocean, large deck on Estate Property. Great Privacy. have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Private Pool overlooking ocean, large deck on Estate Property. Great Privacy. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Private Pool overlooking ocean, large deck on Estate Property. Great Privacy.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Private Pool overlooking ocean, large deck on Estate Property. Great Privacy.?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Private Pool overlooking ocean, large deck on Estate Property. Great Privacy. located?

Situated on the waterfront, this vacation home is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Chocolate Hole Beach and 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Virgin Islands National Park. Chocolate Hole and Rendezvous Bay are also within 10 minutes.

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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. 113 out of 124 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 124 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 124 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 124 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 124 reviews

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Cleanliness

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Location

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Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

eric f.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
very nice, good location, interesting site history, well stocked. would certainly consider staying their again.
Stayed 11 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lukas S.

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

Quiet comfortable place to stay

One of the best vacation rentals I've ever had - very clean and well equipped for a perfect week on St John.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This property is breathtaking. Beautiful home, beautiful pool, the grounds on the estate were incredible. We spent two hours one day just exploring the property. The property manager, Jovanna was top notch. Immediate response to the very minimal questions we had. We had a rental car and nothing took over 5-10 minutes to reach. Our only problem was figuring out when we can go back! More than likely to this very same property every time.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

katheen F.

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

Paradise

Clean, spacious, beautifully furnished and fabulous views. We felt like we were in paradise the whole week! Jovanna was a pleasure to deal with and was there for any of our needs. We will be back!!!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James F.

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

St John

Nice place, great view, loved the pool.
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christina M.

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

Relaxing vacation

My husband and I recently stayed at Pura Vida. We had a wonderful stay. The property is as described. We found the location convenient. The home was well equipped.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jack V.

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

Chocolate Hole

We had a wonderful stay! The place was exactly what we were looking for. Nice quiet spot, plenty of privacy, nice view, and the pool was a big plus. Would recommend to anyone.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rob G.

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

Just what we needed!

This is our second visit to Pura Vida. Beautiful, peaceful, and comfortable. Property managers were very pleasant and responsive. As usual St John did not disappoint. Looking forward to returning next year.
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angela E.

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

Highly recommended

We enjoyed everything with our stay. The crew was excellent to work with and answered any questions we had. The location was ideal. The house, pool and grounds were impeccably kept up.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bob M.

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

Beautiful property

Our stay at Pura Vida was lovely. The property and house are beautiful, and the views are stunning. Our kids loved having access to a pool and the house had everything we needed to eat in when we wanted to. We hope to come back soon!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

peter k.

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

Paradise

House…..comfortable, spacious and peaceful.Location……secluded and close to everything.Exterior……pool and deck; serene, clean and amazing views. Ruins and garden…..Amazing!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Timothy M.

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

Beautiful View

My Wife and I throughly enjoyed our stay. The location was close to downtown shopping and restaurants. We visited several beaches with ease and loved returning to the pool at the home to cool off. Highly recommend the home and host.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pat L.

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

Living in Paradise

This property is fantastic for 2, 3 or 4 people. Nicely and comfortably decorated. Unbeatable views. Great pool and deck. Well stocked and very nice kitchen. Very clean. Very comfortable beds and furniture. Great location on the island. Host and local property manager are superb. We spent 3 weeks and didn't want to leave. Would definitely come back.
Stayed 23 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

JoEllen R.

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

Beautiful, Clean, well located home

This house was perfectly located, Gorgeous and very well kept. Property managers were very attentive and you can tell they love this place by the way it is maintained. The island loses power very often and this house does not have a generator.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia W.

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

Our Second Visit

It was again a lovely vacation for us. The home is beautiful, and the pool is perfect. We wanted a quiet, relaxing time, and that is what we got. Even with planning ahead, we were only able to rent a car for 5 of the 11 days we were there, but since we were content being at the house, that was fine with us. For those who have children and\or like more action, you would really need a car to get to the beaches and the downtown restaurants and shopping area. For us older folks, it met our needs perfectly.
Stayed 11 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vicki P.

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

Villa was wonderful!

We really enjoyed our stay! It worked well for 4 adults. The 2nd bedroom is very small, but it is very private and worked for us. A few more hooks in the bathroom and/or bedroom (2nd bedroom) would have been nice. The pool and deck area are beautiful and we used the area a lot to relax after a fun day. The villa is very modern yet has an island feel. It was extremely clean, and the kitchen had everything we wanted. We loved our trip and recommend staying at John and Maura's!
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian R.

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

Pura Vida - Great Place in Chocolate Hole

Pura Vida was a great place in a great location. Very clean and updated with new appliances recently. It was great for our group of two couples. A very nice pool to relax in. Everything you need for a relaxing getaway. Tori was very responsive with any questions we had as we arrived late in the evening and did not want to tie her up with meeting us at the ferry dock during the holidays.
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brent H.

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

January Getaway

The property was very close to Cruz bay. With anything on the islands a vehicle that doesn’t sit so low to the ground is a must. Lots of speed bumps and low spots to go over. The driveway takes a little momentum to get up but other than that after one or two times you get the hang of it. The house was clean and spacious, had lots of sitting areas. Nice deck with pool. Chairs and floaties to use at the beach. The only hiccup we had with the house was the basement door to the bedroom broke and we were locked out for awhile. The property manager was very helpful when we had questions.and needed assistance.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Karen R.

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

Everything Works

House is a great location, about 5 minutes from Cruz Bay. Property and view are lovely. House is newly renovated, spacious, comfortable and clean. Driveway is easy to navigate which is uncommon in St. John. AC, hot showers, washing machine and everything else works well. We stayed a week, rented a car and explored the National Park every day. The park is truly spectacular! One suggestion for owner: shades on the kitchen side of the house would keep the sun out and make the main room cooler. The screened porch is lovely and the only cool spot in the house other than the bedrooms which have AC.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rob G.

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

Perfect!

At the risk of having this property booked the next time we want to book it, we must say that we could not have been more pleased. Check was easy. Tori (lovely) met us at the ferry dock and escorted us to the house. The house was great for the two of us. We didn't use the bedroom downstairs, but it looked very nice. The AC in the bedroom worked well. The house was built in 1960 on one of the original plantations on St. John and the owners preserved a good portion of the ruins, complete with graves from the 1700's! The landscaping was beautiful. The highlight was the deck and the pool. What a view! Tip: Be sure you rent a Jeep as the driveway is kind of rough. Can't wait to return!
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia W.

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

Beyond All Our Expectations

We’ve been coming to beautiful St. John 1 week for over 20 yrs, always staying at our Westin timeshare, which we’re aiming to sell. This year we wanted to tack on some extra time so rented 5 days at Pura Vita. We were looking mainly for an uncomplicated, quiet, clean spot at a place with a private pool. It was perfect! The home was immaculate but not pretentious, with a great kitchen and everything we needed to cook nice meals here or barbecue on the patio. We felt totally relaxed. I read books and floated in the pool. The property has an interesting history; we learned about previous owners and enjoyed imagining what life might have been like for those buried in the old graves there with that spectacular view. Being older folks, we definitely did need a vehicle to get back & forth from town. But we were so pleased and enchanted with the home that we stayed put most of the time. If, however, you want to go out often, there is plenty to see and do on St. John. Thanks to the Rockefeller family, 70% of the island is a National Park, so it’s natural beauty has been well preserved. There was very good communication with Lauren and then Tori from the management group. Tori had us follow her from the car rental place to Pura Vita and got us settled in. After that, everything went so well that we had no further reason to contact her, but she would have been right there if we’d needed her. We’ve already lined up Pura Vita for 11 nights in 2025. Can’t wait!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michele

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
What a beautiful home and surroundings. Wondered more about the history of this property because of oldruins and such.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steve R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was great
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Craig H.

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

Great vacation

Perfect location and beautiful view
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Xander A.

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

Really lovely property!!

My wife and I spent a week here and loved it. The pool and view are particularly awesome :)
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023