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"176-5 Star Reviews!" "Sleek, Ultra-Modern Cottage w/Ocean views, for Two"

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Interior
kitchen with view of Caribbean Sea
Living area
Deck with St. Thomas in background
Living room

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 21000 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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St. John
  • Great Cruz Bay
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Cruz Bay Beach
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Trunk Bay
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • West End (TOV-West End Seaplane Base)

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

"176-5 Star Reviews!" "Sleek, Ultra-Modern Cottage w/Ocean views, for Two"

The Sweet St. John - 1, was conceived and built as an ultra-modern, contemporary 1 bedroom 1 bath, vacation rental home. It features outstanding views from a great location, with polished marble flooring, Italian cabinets, quartz countertops, high-end stainless steel appliances, central air conditioning, a washer/dryer, an automatic generator, a covered deck with grill, comfortable seating, beach chairs, towels, cooler, sunshade/tent, swim noodles UV-filtered drinkable water. The property is safe & secure, and super comfy with gated private parking.

Property manager

Marcus Johnston
Premier Host

Languages

English
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Sea view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 9:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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

St. John

Located near the beach, this cottage is in Contant Farms, a neighbourhood in St. John. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Virgin Islands National Park and Cruz Bay Beach. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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St. John

What's nearby

  • Great Cruz Bay - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Cruz Bay Beach - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Virgin Islands National Park - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Honeymoon Beach - 11 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Trunk Bay - 16 min drive - 7.0 km

Getting around

  • St. Thomas (SPB-St. Thomas Seaplane Base) - 56 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪High Tide Bar & Seafood Grill - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Cruz Bay Landing - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Beach Bar - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Lovango Rum Bar - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Windmill Bar - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is "176-5 Star Reviews!" "Sleek, Ultra-Modern Cottage w/Ocean views, for Two" pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at "176-5 Star Reviews!" "Sleek, Ultra-Modern Cottage w/Ocean views, for Two"?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at "176-5 Star Reviews!" "Sleek, Ultra-Modern Cottage w/Ocean views, for Two"?

Checkout is at 9:00 AM.

Where is "176-5 Star Reviews!" "Sleek, Ultra-Modern Cottage w/Ocean views, for Two" located?

Located in Contant Farms, this cottage is within 1 mile (2 km) of Great Cruz Bay, Cruz Bay Beach and Virgin Islands National Park. St. John Spice and Battery are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 136 out of 137 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 137 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 137 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 137 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 137 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lisa M.

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

Week in Paradise

The best of the best! Would highly recommend. Jenna was great meeting us when our flight was delayed more than 4 hours and took us promptly to the property. Patty and Marcus are wonderful owners. The villa is perfect for two, it has everything you need more than you expect. The cleanliness of the property is outstanding.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

gary b.

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

All good

Always great
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark B.

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

Honeymoon bliss

Just perfect and exactly as advertised…the property manager was attentive and responsive, the location was ideal with unbelievable views, and clean as a whistle. We’re definitely returning to the “Sweet” again.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ethan H.

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

Fantastic stay

Marcus was an amazing host and gave us plenty of great tips for our stay. He is readily available and the house was spotless when we arrived.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn L.

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

Love the “Sweet”

It was our first time visiting St.John. The ‘Sweet” was top notch. Very clean, amazing view, great location and exceptional host.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

necia j.

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

Sweet St. John is perfection!!!

Great accomodations. Friendly hosts.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

art g.

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

Heaven in St Johns

Everything &!everyone were great. Wish I could have paddleboarded home!
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Sandra M.

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

Beautiful view

The house was very updated and the view is great. The drive up the hill and driveway is very steep just be prepared. And it is gated. We enjoyed our stay. The only think is the bed was very firm and we don’t like firm mattress other then that everything else was great.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kaleigh C.

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

Most beautiful property we have ever rented!

Clean, gorgeous, accommodating host.. Nothing was lacking! We loved our stay and did not find ourselves lacking in anything with this villa. Perfect location, easy to get to and close to everything yet quite and peaceful with an outstanding view. Marcus is wonderful and eager to share tips/trips/things to do.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen H.

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

Wonderful Place

Everything about "Sweet St. John" was perfect. Not only is the place beautiful with beautiful views, but the location was great, close to (but not to close) the Market and to downtown Cruz Bay. And the host, Marcus, exceeded our expectations, so thoughtful and helpful with anything. We will definitely return to this lovely property & Highly recommend it!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tammy H.

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

"Sweet" Paradise!

We were fortunate enough to stay 10 nights at the "Sweet". What an incredible place - modern yet beachy, spotless and a great location with amazing hosts! We felt welcomed from the first email exchange after booking our stay. This was our 4th stay on the island and our first at the "Sweet". We won't stay anywhere else on St. John again. Thank you Marcus and Jena for helping to make sure our island vacation was all it could be! We will be back!
Stayed 10 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rich N.

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

Fantastic in every way!

Just a beautiful condo with a spectacular view. Everything about Constant Point is perfect. The location, the cleanliness, privacy, security, comfort and hosts! Can't thank Marcus enough for a wonderful three weeks. We will be back!
Stayed 18 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelly P.

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

Perfect St John house!

We were beyond impressed with this property and with Marcus! The home was beautifully done with a beautiful view and awesome location. This was my third time to St John and I would absolutely stay here again! Marcus was so helpful with anything and everything...although the house was so great, we didn't even need anything. Highly recommend this property and property owner if you are going to visit the beautiful St John!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Scott G.

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

Sweet Vacation

I can not say enough about staying at the Sweet This is our second time there and there is not words to describe how awesome it is. Dealing with the host Marcus is awesome. He keeps the Sweet spotless communicates well and is very easy to approach and ask questions about St John The sunsets are to die for and the property is located in a great location which makes you feel very safe
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ronni H., Fountain Hills, Az

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

Excellent Lodging Experience!

This is an amazing property. Modern in design. New decor. Extremely clean. Gorgeous views. Everything I look for when renting. We’ve stayed in many properties through VRBO over the years, and this is definitely one of the best!
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andrew S.

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

Sweet St. John Amazing

My wife and I stayed at Sweet St. John to celebrate our 30th wedding anniversary. The property looked great on VRBO and it totally lived up to our expectations. Marcus is an exceptional host and has an incredible attention to detail and gift for hospitality. The location was convenient to town and the ferries. This was our 4th trip to St. John and this property and this host made it the best one of all. I would highly recommend this property for a couple looking for a nice relaxing vacation. A+
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

SILVIA S.

Paradise

This was our 30 year anniversary trip. This place "The Sweet" is absolutely spectacular in every way. Marcus and Patty have thought of everything to make your stay here fabulous !!! The view is breathtaking and I love cooking in this kitchen it has everything you could possibly need. This was our second time staying in Marcus and Patty's place and hope to return next year. We love St. John and love staying at "The Sweet".
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Ronda G.

St John Lives!

St John is our special place. We needed to support the efforts to rebuild after the hurricane. The “Sweet” is a modern marvel and Marcus is the epitome of the perfect St John host. Perfect for two. Gorgeous sunsets over St Thomas. And don’t underestimate the washer/dryer when packing.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Leiah M., NC

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

5 Stars All Around!

I can honestly say this is a beautiful property! You can tell the time/love/care & such attention to detail that went into this place. You couldn't want or need a thing. Quiet neighborhood, great views, super comfortable, quick to town/food/beaches, etc. Marcus is a wonderful host all around - ask him about his ventures...what a fantastic story! Yes, we would def recommend to family & friends...and we don't say that a lot! Thank you!!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Don H., Clarklake, MI USA

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

Absolutely Wonderful

This was our fifth trip to St John and this was definitely the best place that we have stayed. Everything was perfect. Loved the setting - private, close to Cruz Bay and phenomenal views of St Thomas. The accommodations were even better. Everything was perfect and the attention to detail was amazing. Everything that we needed for an enjoyable vacation was provided. We couldn't have asked for anything more. And Marcus was the ultimate host - walking us through everything that we needed to know about the rental and the island. We couldn't be happier. Will definitely return.
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Zach F.

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

Home "Sweet" Home

My husband planned this trip for our 11th anniversary. It was truly amazing! Exactly as described on the website. Upon arrival, we were escorted to the house by Sean. He gave us a quick yet thorough run down of the property and the island. It was very thoughtful and greatly appreciated as this was our first time visiting St. John. It definitely will NOT be our last visit. Marcus and Patty were generous host offering wine, fruit and cheese upon arrival. The property is stocked well with all things needed for an island getaway. One thing to be noted, is that the property did lose power, as did most of the island at times. However, the property has a generator that kept us powered up and cool. A huge selling point in our opinion. Thank you for making this such a fun and memorable trip!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer C.

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

Simply Amazing!!

To echo every review written about this beautiful property, my wife and I totally loved everything about our entire stay at Sweet St. John. The property is so modern, meticulously decorated, and the views are simply breathtaking. Marcus bends over backwards to make sure you are comfortable with every aspect of your stay. He has thought of EVERYTHING when it comes to the amenities. We even had cheese, fruit, crackers, and a bottle of my wife's favorite wine chilled when we arrived. I honestly can't imagine a better experience renting any property. Book Sweet St. John with absolute confidence! I promise you won't be disappointed with a single thing! Thank you, Marcus, for your warm hospitality! We can't wait to come back!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Frank C.

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

Ever So Sweet

Everything about this little "former garage" is UNBELIEVABLE. Marcus and Patty converted their garage to a 1 BR villa in 2016 and everything still seems as new and fresh as the day it was built. Sunsets from the deck are breathtaking. Marcus met us at the ferry and ran us through the villa orientation. We arrived to complimentary wine, cheese, crackers, and a bountiful fruit basket. It's not easy to find villas on St. John this wonderful created for a romantic vacation just for one couple. Don't miss this one. You'll be pinching yourself the whole time.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dale F., Webster, NY

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

Exceptionally Sweet

My wife and I found this place for the first time. In my heart I felt fortunate there were even dates open so I scooped them up and based my entire trip around them. The cottage is generally located up and out of Cruz Bay to the right side. After the roundabout, it's up a steep road that leads to a very steep passcode gated driveway. We rented a 2-door jeep to make the climb. I suspect you would need 4-wheel drive to help on the driveway if its wet but it didn't rain for us. On the top of the driveway is the beautiful standalone cottage along with a few neighbors across the way in another building. Far enough away but close enough to make you feel safe with other people around. The host stays out of view up on another level with different driveway access. There is a staircase up to the host level off to the side if you needed to reach him quick. The cottage itself was perfect for us. Words like clean, comfortable, modern, convenient come to mind. It doesn't disappoint. A few notes on the host Marcus: He greeted us at the Jeep rental location and guided us up to the cottage stopping at a couple notorious road locations along the way to point them out. Marcus was awesome. So many little details. Too many to list. He coached me on my biggest concern (driving) and had detailed maps with hand notes to help ease my concern. The cottage is very close to the Starfish Market making supply runs very easy. I loved the location and the cottage. I would stay here again without hesitation.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mallory N.

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

Wonderful Property, Exceptional Hosts

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

About the host

Hosted by Marcus Johnston

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Patty and I have lived on St. John for over 40 years. We sailed from Seabrook Texas in 1978, on a 35 foot sailboat for a Florida Keys, Bahamas, and Caribbean adventure. After completing a loop of the Caribbean, we realized St. John was the most unique and special island in the Caribbean. So, in 1982 we started a water sports company in Cruz Bay. We have since sold the company, but want to continue to offer our knowledge, “of the island of our choice”, with a new and upscale modern accommodation for our guests.



Why they chose this property

St. John is known as the Gem of the US Virgin Islands, and locally referred to as “The Beverly Hills of the Caribbean.” It is 2/3rds National Park, and has world famous beaches, ruins, hiking and snorkeling trials. The main town, Cruz Bay is very quaint and has a myriad of bars, restaurants and shopping areas. The island is very popular for boating trips, fishing, day sails, sunset sails, snorkel tours, scuba trips, parasailing, kayaking and British Virgin Island day trips. It is a very popular vacation destination with the majority of visitors, repeating year after year.


What makes this property unique

Ultra-clean, very comfortable and safe, close to town with exceptional views!

Languages:

English

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