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Beautiful Tropical Island Villa for big families and groups

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 163500 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Parking available
  • Pool
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Frederiksted, St Croix
  • Carambola Golf Club
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Cane Bay
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Cane Bay Beach
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Christiansted (STX-Henry E. Rohlsen)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 16)

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Futon

Bedroom 4

1 Double Futon and 1 Queen Bed

Master Suite

+1
2 King Beds, 2 Single Beds and 1 Single Futon

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Toilet · Shower only

Master

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Office
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Beautiful Tropical Island Villa for big families and groups

Unwind at the Tropical Island Villa (formally known as The Carambola Villa Retreat), a sophisticated and elegantly furnished 1.5-acre hideaway blessed with amazing views of rolling hills, lush tropical gardens and the ocean. The 3,500 square-foot villa accommodates 12 guests comfortably, but can be made available for up to a maximum of 16 with use of futons and a cot. This is a great vacation spot for family and friends.

You will feel like you are in a tropical paradise on this property that lies just one mile away from the island’s only Rainforest. Dozens of palm trees, tropical flora and a view of rolling hills greet you inside the Carambola Golf Course (received a four star rating from GOLF Magazine), where you can tee off on the par-72 course designed by Robert Trent Jones Jr.

HOUSE DETAILS
4 spacious bedrooms sit on either side of the Great Room, noted for it’s beautiful high Cyprus ceiling. 1 room has 2 King size beds, 2 twin size beds and a futon in a separate area, and a full bath with shower. 1 room has a king size bed and a full bath with shower. 1 room has a queen size bed, a futon, and a full bath with shower. And 1 room has a queen size bed, a futon, and a half bath in the room with an outdoor shower. There is also a cot that can be used if needed. There is a sitting room with a full scale entertainment center, 60” TV, and bar. We have Starlink hi-speed WIFI.

There will be an extra fee of $25 per person/ per night on parties of more than 8 due to an increased usage of power, water, and cleaning costs.

The open concept living room kitchen is ideal for preparing meals with your friends and family, which may be served in the dining area or the big patio. The kitchen is equipped with 16-Piece place setting, wine and champagne glasses and a Keurig coffee machine.

One of the main allures of the property is the expansive entertainment terrace, set with pool, BBQ, fire place and seating for 12 people for dining. Edged by the natural tropical gardens, here on the sunny deck you will marvel at the long distance sea views and gorgeous clear nights, surrounded by thousands of stars.

Facing the valley lies the most captivating feature of the Villa. The Villa boasts a tropical garden with multiple wooden decks and terraces that are connected by several bridges and pathways. The pathways connect a number of enticing sites, including another outdoor fireplace.

AMENITIES

In the Villa, we have a number of amenities made available for our guests pleasure.
These include:
TV in each room and living room
High-Speed WIFI
Fully Equipped Kitchen
Note - Property Managers live downstairs on property in separate apartment. We do our very best to stay quiet and out of the way.


ACTIVITIES
Three miles away on the North Shore is the famous Cane Bay Beach, rated as one of the top dive sites in the entire Caribbean. This is also meeting point for sunset beach bars and incredible restaurants.
Take a a two mile hike with spectacular views of Annaly Bay and Carambola Beach (or take an adventurous Jeep tour) to St Croix's famous Tide Pools or try the Carambola Zipline or Horseback riding, right at the entrance to the Carambola Golf Course.
Another one of St Croix’s attractions is The Bioluminescent Bay in Salt River Bay National Park. It’s the historic site that Christopher Columbus landed on his second voyage to the New World, but come by night and see the water glow!
The Villa is also within a 15-minute drive to the island’s two rum distilleries (Captain Morgan and Cruzan), where you can tour the facilities and learn about the process of making our island's signature rums.
Danish architecture awaits you in the two towns of Christiansted and Frederiksted where you will find many historic buildings, old forts, fishing charters and duty free shopping! Try your luck at Divi Carina Bay Casino on the island’s east end.

GETTING AROUND
You can easily rent a car from several providers including Centerline, Avis, and Budget Rent-A-Car.

Property manager

Jared Machacek
Premier Host

Languages

English, Spanish

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Large room adjoining 1 bedroom w. airbed/cot/crib
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
A/C units must be turned off when renters leave the premises, please. We reserve the right to enter the house and turn them off, if left on.
Since we live on a tropical island, water is scarce. Please use mindfully. We do not recommend consuming water from the tap in any manner.
There will be an extra fee of $25 per person/ per day on parties of more than 8.

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 (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 30
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Kingshill

Located in Kingshill, this villa is next to a golf course and in the mountains. Carl and Marie Lawaetz Museum and Estate Whim Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include St. George Village Botanical Garden and Cruzan Gardens. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and horse riding.
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Frederiksted, St Croix

What's nearby

  • Carambola Golf Club - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Annaly Bay Hike and Tidal Pools - 9 min drive - 6.4 km
  • Cane Bay - 10 min drive - 6.1 km
  • Cane Bay Beach - 10 min drive - 6.4 km
  • Rainbow Beach - 22 min drive - 12.7 km

Getting around

  • Christiansted (STX-Henry E. Rohlsen) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪La Reine Chicken Shack - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Little Caesars - Kmart - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Armstrong Homemade Ice Cream - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Louie & Nacho’s - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Joe's Bar and Grille - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Beautiful Tropical Island Villa for big families and groups have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Beautiful Tropical Island Villa for big families and groups pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Beautiful Tropical Island Villa for big families and groups?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful Tropical Island Villa for big families and groups?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful Tropical Island Villa for big families and groups located?

Situated in Kingshill, this golf villa is 1 mi (1.7 km) from Carambola Golf Club and within 3 miles (5 km) of Mt. Eagle and University of the Virgin Islands Saint Croix Campus. Mount Eagle and St. George Village Botanical Garden are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Dr. K &.

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

Perfect Space For an Intimate Gathering

We enjoyed our stay at the property! The photos were accurate, the location was ideal for our intimate gathering and the layout allowed for both privacy (bedrooms at each corner) and comfort (multiple living spaces indoor and outdoor).
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gail R.

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

Carambola is the place to stay!

This house and location was excellent for my family's stay. The owners were so helpful and accommodating. We would highly recommend this VRBO. My family which included 4 grandchildren loved the large open house to play and celebrate the 4 yr old's birthday. We came to send their grandfathers ashes into the sea where he used to body surf!!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shanavia ` E.

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

Wonderful home!!!

Beautiful home and property! Beautiful views and in a wonderful community! However, you will need a driver or a rental car.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Luigi D.

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

Amazing property and are in STX

Spend a week with friends. Amazing house and facilities. Great area of house. House manager Nikki was very professional.
Stayed 13 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shawnita R.

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

Wedding Party

The property is beautiful! The hosts are amazing!! The house is huge with tons of space!! We’re definitely coming back and staying here!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason M.

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

Great spot

As advertised. Pool undersized
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Teri P.

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

Beautiful home, great customer service

I booked 8 homes in at Croix and this one was so great to work with and we had no issues with anything. Highly recommend
Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Barbara S.

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

50th anniversary trip

Property had just sold & new owners just learning about vrbo, the house, etc... so minor advertisement changes. However, they were very hospitable and accommodating. House was perfect for our large group & we had a wonderful time. Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne S.

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

St. Croix for the Holidays l

Our family group of six LOVED our stay at the Carambola Villa! We had lots of space and enjoyed the outdoor area and pool. The house was fully stocked and the owners were easily the best we have ever worked with. Jared gave us so many tips before and during the trip, set up a Christmas tree for our family, and even took some family pictures with amazing views in the background. It was wonderful to be located centrally on the island so we could easily explore the whole island. Our highlights of the trip were visiting so many of the amazing beaches, boat trip to Buck Island with Big Beard, bioluminescent bay kayaking, hiking up to Hams Bluff Lighthouse, and eating at lots of delicious restaurants. We felt so happy and safe returning to the Carambola Villa each day! It was a great trip and I would definitely recommend this house to others and hope to be back soon!
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa S.

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

Christmas in St Croix

The manager, Nike, was so pleasant and helpful to work with. She gave us great tips on restaurants and things to do in the area and, being the head chef at a local restaurant, she also prepared a wonderful breakfast for us one morning and an absolutely amazing and delicious dinner for our family on Christmas. The home is spacious and comfortable and almost everything we needed to get to was within 20 minutes.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pedro N.

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

Beyond My Expectations

The house was definitely beyond my expectations. The photos on the site can only give you so much of the imagination. The Host Jared was a true professional. You need to book in order to understand. Very Happy for this choice of Home.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Casey F.

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

Paradise has a home

We had a a large group of 12 that stayed at the property. The hosts were fantastic providing beach towels and a cooler for us to use during our stay. The home itself was one of the highlights for our kids who loved the spacious rooms and fantastic grounds. During our 8 days stay they twice wanted time to stay home and enjoy the luxurious home! Hosts went ABOVE and BEYOND to ensure our stay was fantasic. While the property does require a vehicle to fully enjoy the island it was wonderful to come home each night to peace and safety. Highly recommmend as a great way to ensure your St. Croix experience is amazing.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl S.

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

Beautiful house and property!

My family and I had a great time. We loved the home and the surroundings. It was very peaceful and relaxing. We had an event there which comfortably accommodated over 50 guests. Everyone had a great time and mentioned how beautiful the home and surroundings were. The patio is large! The hill views are outstanding and calming. The location is exactly what we wanted. There wasn’t an ocean view from the house but the hills views more than made up for it. The property manager is awesome. She went above and beyond to assist us in setting up for the event. My family and I would highly recommend staying here.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joanna H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Thomas V.

Awesome Home

My Wife and I visited recently with our four adult daughters and the home was great. The large home is well laid out and very comfortable. We often cook as a family and there is plenty of room in the kitchen for multiple cooks. We had never been to St Croix before and we are always concerned about safety when visiting the Caribbean but Alex's home is in a great location in a gated community and at no time did we ever feel unsafe. The home is in great location to explore the Island during the day and come home to your own private retreat at night. We explored many beaches on the island but our favorite was at the Carambola beach resort that was included in our stay. We did have a issue with a newer Refrigerator on Easter Sunday and the property manager had a replacement unit available the very next day. Problems are always going to arise but it is how they are handled that counts and they did a wonderful job. Also we really loved St Croix and we are already planning a return trip.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2016
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Raymond L.

Perfect vacation home

This is the perfect home for vacation. It had everything you will need for vacation and more. Clean, roomy and very quiet will recommend to others. I give this home five stars cause its the most it would allow.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Sascha C.

Great time!

We spent our family spring break vacation at the Carambola house. We had an excellent time. This beautiful home is in a great location on the island, offered great amenities, and was excellent for kids. We will definitely be returning soon for our next family vacation!!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Don M.

great views and quiet luxury

We had a group of 4 couples. The house and the grounds were spacious and luxurious. We had plenty of space for alone time and plenty of choices for gatherings. We look forward to returning again.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Sean J.

Great Home

On my recent mini vacation to St.Croix, I stayed 3 nights in this beautiful home. The scenery was amazing and the home was well prepared. I suggest anybody wanting to maximize their Cruzan experience consider renting this home. You won't be disappointed. Sean J
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Rose F.

Amazing house

This house is very spacious and tranquil. With amazing views over looking the hills and the ocean. We stayed for a week and really didn't want to leave. We have rented many times before, but this house really makes you feel at home. I highly recommend this rental to anyone that is looking for a great house for vacation. It's in a great save neighborhood, very close to the airport and many great beaches.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Meghan M.

Perfect home away from home...

This spacious, comfortable home was the perfect place to spend the Christmas holiday with family and friends. The home is centrally located with amazing views of the ocean and lush tropical forests. Access to the Renaissance pool, beach, and gym was included. The interior of the home was beautifully furnished and huge, perfect for our large family. The kitchen had everything we needed to cook multiple large family meals. There was even a fully stocked honor bar. The owners were incredibly thoughtful and accommodating. They set up a Christmas tree before we arrived, booked a bio bay tour for us, and even became our impromptu tour guides. I highly recommend this property!

About the host

Hosted by Jared Machacek

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English, Spanish

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