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Cactus Flower Cottage - a Charming Quiet Retreat with Ocean View

Bayside cottage with kitchen and balcony

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Beach nearby, sun loungers, beach towels
Pool
Outdoor dining
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior detail
Tucked away in St. John's quiet Fish Bay neighborhood, Cactus Flower Cottage offers a serene escape with fresh fruit from the gardens and a private native stone shower. Guests can unwind on the covered deck, take in the water view of Fish Bay and Caribbean Sea, or enjoy full use of the pool.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 284 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pool

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About this property

Entire place

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

Cactus Flower Cottage - a Charming Quiet Retreat with Ocean View

Cactus Flower Cottage is a charming 1-bedroom cottage nestled in Fish Bay, one of St. John's quietest neighborhood. Built amoungst 200 year old ruins still visable on property. Enjoy fresh papaya, coconut and other fruit from trees throughout the gardens when in season. A 10-minute ride from Cruz Bay on paved roads. The cottage includes a full kitchen, covered deck, outside private native stone shower, established landscaping, air-conditioning in the bedroom, cable TV, high-speed internet, solar hot water, water view of Fish Bay and the Caribbean Sea. Guests at the cottage have full use of the pool, which is adjacent to the main house. North Shore Beach access is a 5-10 minute drive. South Shore Beaches, historic ruin sites and National Park Trails are walking distance. Vehicle rental is strongly recommended. Taxi service is also easy.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub
  • Pool

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • TV with cable channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Phone
  • Safe

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near the sea
  • On the bay

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Property does not allow children
  • Unit size: 900 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children

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 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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

Cactus Flower Charming Quiet Retreat Ocean View
Cactus Flower Cottage Charming Quiet Retreat Ocean View St. John
Cactus Flower Cottage Charming Quiet Retreat Ocean View
Cactus Flower Charming Quiet Retreat Ocean View St. John
Cactus Flower Cottage Charming Quiet Retreat Ocean View St. John
Cactus Flower Cottage Charming Quiet Retreat Ocean View
Cactus Flower Charming Quiet Retreat Ocean View St. John
Cactus Flower Cottage Charming Quiet Retreat Ocean View St. John
Cactus Flower Cottage Charming Quiet Retreat Ocean View
Cactus Flower Charming Quiet Retreat Ocean View St. John
Cactus Flower Charming Quiet Retreat Ocean View
Cactus Flower Cottage a Charming Quiet Retreat With Ocean View
Cactus Flower Cottage a Charming Quiet Retreat With Ocean View

About the neighborhood

Located in St. John, this cottage is in a rural area and near the beach. While the natural beauty of Virgin Islands National Park and Cruz Bay Beach can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can check out Tortola Cruise Ship Port. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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St. John, USVI

What's nearby

  • Great Cruz Bay - 5 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Virgin Islands National Park - 7 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Cruz Bay Beach - 8 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Cinnamon Bay Beach - 12 min drive - 6.2 km
  • Trunk Bay - 17 min drive - 7.0 km

Getting around

  • St. Thomas (SPB-St. Thomas Seaplane Base) - 65 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Windmill Bar - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Woody's Seafood Saloon - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Shambles - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Greengo’s - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Sun Dog Cafe - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Cactus Flower Cottage - a Charming Quiet Retreat with Ocean View have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Cactus Flower Cottage - a Charming Quiet Retreat with Ocean View pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-out at Cactus Flower Cottage - a Charming Quiet Retreat with Ocean View?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Cactus Flower Cottage - a Charming Quiet Retreat with Ocean View located?

Situated by the sea, this cottage is 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Klein Bay and 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Virgin Islands National Park. Rendezvous Bay and Virgin Islands Coral Reef National Monument are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Cactus Flower Cottage - a Charming Quiet Retreat with Ocean View Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 126 out of 140 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 140 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 140 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 140 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 140 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

ALISON V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a fantastic, quiet location- but not far from anything. The hosts were extremely communicative and helpful. Will definitely be returning!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Greg S.

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

Cactus cottage

Property was perfect , beautiful cottage , quiet and peaceful . We truly enjoyed our stay and would highly recommend …. the owners were exceptional !
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kaela B.

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

Peaceful and serene!

We had an amazing stay! Very peaceful. Tina and Joe were very helpful with reccomending car rental, directions, etc.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

vicky c.

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

St John’s adventure

Tina was very helpful and communicative. Cactus Flower was a wonderful place for us as we explored the island. She had beach chairs, beach towels, snorkel gear and even a cooler we could use during our stay. Our last day we enjoyed the lovely pool and hot tub as well. The air conditioning in the bedroom was very nice and allowed for restful sleep after full days of hiking and swimming. Thank you for opening up your bungalow to us!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Very Nice Property

We loved our stay at Cactus Flower. It is very nicely appointed and the hosts are great!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen W.

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

Paradise

Loved our stay at Cactus Flower Cottage!Great interaction with the owners,and especially loved the snuggles with their kitties and pup!Spent lots of time on the beautiful covered deck and it was very relaxing!Beautiful and peaceful! definitely understand it is an open air cottage, it was a blessing to have air conditioning in the bedroom as the rest of the cottage can be pretty warm when the high! Nonetheless, we would definitely return again and very much, enjoyed it!
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allison G.

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

Great place

Exactly as described. Has everything you need. Hosts are very nice. Short drive to most places on the island. We enjoyed ourselves
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debbie L.

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

Perfect Couples Getaway

We enjoyed our stay at Cactus Flower Cottage. Very clean and well kept. The cottage had everything we needed to make our trip to St. John fun and memorable.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie G.

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

Excellent Stay

We had the most wonderful time on island and the stay at this cottage was perfect. Excellent location. Easy drive from Cruz Bay. No rough roads or crazy parking! Cottage had everything we needed and the AC in the bedroom was fantastic! We highly recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rose C.

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

Awesome as always!

This cottage is the perfect place for a couple.We love the outdoor shower,the kitchen has everything we needed,Joe and Tina are excellent hosts. Quite and peaceful.
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aubry A. T.

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

Truly an amazing cottage in paradise

I'm so glad I found this gem on Vrbo. My boyfriend and I couldn't have asked for a better place to stay. The cottage was clean, comfortable and perfectly located. We truly felt like we were in paradise! The hosts where so kind and accommodating. We can't wait to come back!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dan S.

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

Great villa with an awesome stone outdoor shower

Cactus Flower was a wonderful 1 bedroom villa with a wonderful Stone Outdoor shower. Joe and Tina were wonderful Hosts with decades of local knowledge. Fish bay is so close to everything. I would highly recommend this 1 bedroom villa
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cindy S.

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

Wonderful Stay

The owners were absolutely the sweetest…including the pets. Everything was clean and just perfect! It was cozy and nice and we loved the outside shower. We wish all rental owners were as wonderful as the ones with this property. Thank you for having us!!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shari J., Evanston, IL

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

Wonderful place to stay on St. John!

We loved staying at Cactus Flower! It’s in a great location tucked in the hills just a few minutes away from Cruz Bay, and easy access to the North Shore beaches. The cottage is charming, peaceful and comfy—the hosts have provided everything you could need. Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

John S.

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

Cactus Flower

Tina and Joe were simply excellent and Cactus Flower is a quiet, safe environment in which to relax and enjoy St. John. It has everything one needs and is beautifully done.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

David H.

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

A hidden gem.

Great cottage for a couple with access to a refreshing pool and nice hot tub for starry nights. Easy access with paved roads and a quiet neighborhood made it a relaxing stay. Quick drive to the beaches, restaurants, and groceries.
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Corrine B.

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

Awesome

We enjoyed every bit of this cottage. Riley was very accommodating with everything we needed. We will stay here next time we are in St John!
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

william h.

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

Hovis

Great stay …sorry to have missed you all as I hear we have an NC connection and are both friends w Andy Penn …I’ll be back to stay w you all in January as my daughter lives on the island .Best , Michael
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy L.

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

Perfection

Better than the photos. Absolutely spectacular stay in the best location possible on the island. We loved every minute of our trip. The cottage was spectacular and Joe and Tina were amazing hosts. 10/10 experience!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

John S.

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

Cactus Flower Cottage January 2024

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The cottage was clean and well appointed. There wasn't anything extra that we needed. Tina and Joe were responsive to any questions that we had and we couldn't have been happier.
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

michelle g.

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

Just lovely

Exactly as discribed
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Ben

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My wife and I liked the location, which was in a very quiet area with little traffic and a beautiful view of Fish Bay from the upper porch. We felt very safe while staying there. The inside was furnished very nicely and had everything we needed. It felt like home. We also liked the unique outside shower. Joe, the property owner, was very nice and helpful.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Gayle S.

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

Relaxing, wonderful stay

We loved it at Cactus flower. The house was perfect for us and came with many unexpected extras such as beach chairs, snorkel gear, condiments and a super friendly cat. Joe and Tina provided very detailed instructions to reach the property. Vicky was very friendly and helpful. If we ever come back to St. Johns we will stay at Cactus Flower.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jay M., Pittsburgh

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

Peaceful

Very peaceful with great views. Tidy with more amenities than we could use. Snorkeling gear was very nice to have and good beach chairs. Only needed help with the grill and Joe was there in under 5 min. "Operator error" Stars were great every night and best of all was taking a shower outside under them. Tina and Joe were very friendly and I look forward to staying again.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Richard L.

St. Johns in general.

Accommodations were okay. Air-conditioning was in the bed room only. St. Johns island itself was horrible. Too many people. If you didn't get to the beaches by 8:30 there was no parking spaces left and you may as well go home. The restaurants were mediocre and expensive and you need to make a reservation a week in advance. I will never go to any USVI ever again. Try Virgin Gorda or Anguilla they are much better.
Stayed 11 nights in Feb 2024