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Southern Exposure 3 bedroom / 3 bath villa

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Fish Bay view
Pool area & Fish Bay water views
Property grounds
outside dining and BBQ
Room

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6213.7 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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St John, USVI
  • Cruz Bay Beach
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Virgin Islands National Park
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Trunk Bay
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • West End (TOV-West End Seaplane Base)
    ‪157 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

king room

1 King Bed

lower king

1 King Bed

primary

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

king bath

Toilet · Shower only

master bath

Toilet · Shower only

twin bath

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Southern Exposure 3 bedroom / 3 bath villa

The Southern Exposure is a 3 bedroom 3 bath spacious home located in Fish Bay, on St. John's south shore, just a quick twelve minute drive to Cruz Bay, where you'll find markets, restaurants, shopping and entertainment.

Away from the hustle and bustle of town, Southern Exposure offers guests the quiet and solace that brings people to St. John. The Home comfortably accommodates up to 6 people in 3 bedrooms, each with their own bathroom. New split AC unit in the great room, window AC units in each bedroom.

The upstairs/downstairs layout provides two separate and spacious communal living areas with large decks so this home is perfect for families with children, or separate groups of couples wishing some ‘private space’.

The lower living area (full AC) has laundry, bathroom, bedroom w)ensuite bath and living room. The third bedroom does not have an ensuite bath, you will need to access the second bathroom off the lower living room from the outside porch or front door area.

The raised deck pool, is surrounded by beautiful native stone and coral walls and an array of colorful bougainvillea, allemande flowers, hibiscus and palm trees.

Southern Exposure offers panoramic St. John ocean views and trade wind breezes. There is a second, lower-level covered deck that offers dining and sitting off of the lower family room.

A new huge deck area provides yet another communal grilling and eating and lounging space. The master bedroom has it's own private deck.


Guest Comments. The following are a few direct comments from guests who have stayed at Southern Exposure:

Thank you so much for the wonderful house. It was everyone’s first visit to the island and we loved it! We appreciated all the comforts of home and the well-stocked kitchen.
- Deb, Michael, Tracy, Andrea, Eileen S. and Nancy and Rich C., Boston, MA

A wonderful house, what breathtaking views, and what a truly perfect place to spend a vacation. Everything was so comfortable and easy on the eye – you really do have your own little corner of paradise here. And are wonderful property managers!
- Schuyler, Marianne, Dylan & Lucas B., Weston, CT

Southern Exposure far exceeded our expectations. It was wonderful and helped to nourish our minds, bodies and souls. Thank you for… sharing this very special place.
- Linda, Avery, Stacy F., Jacksonville Beach, FL and Katherine & Tyler L., New Orleans, LA

You have a beautiful, comfortable, well appointed home with fantastic views. We enjoyed our stay -- our 8th visit to St. John -- at Southern Exposure, and one of our best. And the folks at Seaview were fantastic – very accommodating and helpful.
- Susan & Mike, Atlanta, GA, and Petra, Prague, Czech Republic

Thank you for a beautiful villa, and thanks [to Seaview] for being a caring and helpful management team. For the over 60 crowd, we passed up the snorkeling but thoroughly enjoyed the views… eating out and cooking on the house’s Weber [grill].
- Roy & Jenny G., Chester, NY and Robin & Barbara S., Dorset, England

Property manager

Tammy Donnelly

Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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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

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

St. John

Located in St. John, this holiday home is by the sea. While the natural beauty of Virgin Islands National Park and Cruz Bay Beach can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore Tortola Cruise Ship Port. Make sure you get close to 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 - 8 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Cruz Bay Beach - 12 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Virgin Islands National Park - 12 min drive - 5.8 km
  • Cinnamon Bay Beach - 22 min drive - 8.7 km
  • Trunk Bay - 23 min drive - 7.7 km

Getting around

  • St. Thomas (SPB-St. Thomas Seaplane Base) - 66 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪High Tide Bar & Seafood Grill - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Cruz Bay Landing - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Beach Bar - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Lovango Rum Bar - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪The Windmill Bar - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Southern Exposure 3 bedroom / 3 bath villa have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Southern Exposure 3 bedroom / 3 bath villa pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Southern Exposure 3 bedroom / 3 bath villa?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Southern Exposure 3 bedroom / 3 bath villa?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Southern Exposure 3 bedroom / 3 bath villa located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is 1 mi (1.7 km) from Rendezvous Bay and 3.1 mi (5 km) from Virgin Islands National Park. Klein Bay and Virgin Islands Coral Reef National Monument are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sara R.

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

St. John beauty

We had a fabulous trip to St. John. Southern Exposure had many amenities and items that we weren't hassled with needing to purchase (detergent, dish soap, etc.). We had never been to St. John and were a bit surprised to not be able to flush toilet paper, but ended up not being as bad as we thought it would be. The view of Fish Bay was tremendous and the outside deck and pool were such a fun way to end the day. We would recommend this place.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ellen M.

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

Great Island Time

This house was beautiful and well supplied. It had plenty of bath towels, beach towels, dishes and cookware, and comfortable beds. The air conditioning is wall-mounted and controlled with a remote.The stairs between floors are exterior only, which makes it feel like 2 separate units--great for privacy. A turtle lives under the porch. The laundry and both indoor showers are downstairs, though the outdoor shower upstairs was pleasant and private. The upstairs living space was a great gathering spot for evening movies and dinner. The pool is deeper than it looks in the pictures, and if you have small children this could be a concern. There are stairs from the driveway to the house, so I would not recommend this property for wheelchair users. The driveway is steep and curves on the left side but not the right; I backed down with the driver's door open.The WiFi was out for the island for part of our stay. The property manager stayed in touch with updates.General advice: I should have checked a bag for groceries, a collapsible beach shelter, bug repellent, and reef-safe sunscreen, all of which are extremely expensive with limited choices on the island. There are many restaurants; some of these are shockingly pricey for the quality of the food. We preferred Dolphin Market in Coral Bay for groceries. If you are at the beach a bit early, you can find parking. St. John is a great place for unique adventures. Don't be afraid to try something new!
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Todd D.

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

Slice of Paradise

We had such a great time! House was clean, had everything you needed, bed was comfy as well. Defiantly would recommend this place!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark H., Cary NC, USA

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

Wonderful Visit - Perfect for Two Senior Couples

Southern Exposure was a perfect fit for two senior couples. Plenty of space, privacy, large decks, nice landscaping, dipping pool, well stocked kitchen/pantry and great views. My wife and I stayed on the spacious 2nd floor and spent most of our socializing time on the 3rd floor cooking and hanging out inside or on the exterior porch. Tammy arranged to have a driver meet us at the Cruz Bay car ferry to lead us to the property. This is highly recommended as a first time drive to the villa in the dark is not recommended due to twisty, narrow and steep uphill/downhill roads and spotty cell phone coverage. Navigation and driving were fine once we were settled and accustomed to the local area. From the villa, it's about a 16 minute drive to Cruz Bay and another 11 minutes to Trunk Bay area. If you plan to visit the north shore beaches, go early. The only (minor) inconveniences: (1) mosquitos were a challenge at dusk/evening. We failed to use a repellent and paid the price in multiple itchy bites. (2) The pool has a slow leak and someone would come by daily to add additional water. (3) The septic system is delicate and signs are posted requesting that toilet paper not be flushed (4) the 2nd floor had a strong odor from either cleaning/fragrance. This was addressed by opening the patio doors and running the ceiling fans. I managed to jam up the patio doors and Tammy and team responded quickly via text. Overall a wonderful stay and looking forward to another visit.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

MICHELLE W.

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

Perfect vacay!

Tammy was wonderful! Everything we needed was provided and she was very responsive. Everyone had plenty of space and she made sure we were greeted at the Jeep rental and found the house without a problem. We will be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stacy G.

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

Beautiful setting

Southern exposure was a great house for our family. It was my husband and myself and our daughters and their partners. The house is on multiple levels and gave everyone their own space. The house is well appointed with everything you needed. We cooked dinner several nights and the kitchen had everything including spices and plenty of containers for leftovers and using at the beach. There were beach chairs, towels and snorkel equipment. One of the chairs was broken and the property manager replaced it. The house is a great location less than 15 minutes to Cruz Bay, easy to get to north shore beaches and the views of Fish Bay were spectacular! The check in was great and the property manager was really flexible with our meeting time and place before she escorted us to the house. The house was really comfortable for our family and we thoroughly enjoyed the time we spent at the house. The description of the house should indicate that the third bedroom is not connected to the downstairs bedroom and living room on the lower level. Access to the third bathroom is either through the sliding doors on the lower level deck or up and around into the front door of the lower level.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robbi T.

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

Great location

This was our 5th time to St. John. The location of this Villa is not too far from either end of the Island. The views and privacy are amazing. The kitchen is lacking nothing for any meal you want to prepare. The whole house is comfortable and inviting after a full day at the beach. I will definitely come back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Holly P.

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

Cozy

It was a beautiful house with all the things we needed. Would def stay again
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniel K.

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

Best vacation ever

I love the island of St. John. We had not been back in about 10 years, and had never been in the Fish Bay area. We loved the house and staying on this side of the island. The view was amazing and peaceful, and the house was everything we needed. We would definitely stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Drew C.

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

Great house for a getaway

We stayed right at the end of the season and had a fantastic time. Lots of items included to use at the beach (chairs, noodles, coolers). Big deck where you can see a million stars on clear nights. We were not too far from 104 which lets you get to the north shore pretty easily and is right down the road from Cruz Bay. Our host met us right after we got a rental jeep and took us to the house. Three king beds on different levels so it was great for bigger kids Big open room and kitchen on the main floor for trying stay awake after dinner and a day of snorkeling.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brittany H.

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

Just What We Needed

The villa was absolutely perfect for what we needed. Great deck with view and breeze. Only reason I gave cleanliness a 4 is because the pool was never cleaned during our stay. One other thing to keep in mind is that one of the bedrooms downstairs does not have a connecting bathroom, you have to go outside and around to use the inside lower level bathroom. Wasn’t an issue for us but could be for others. We would definitely stay there again. Everyone we spoke to was extremely helpful and pleasant.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dawn E., Chelsea, Michigan

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

Breathtaking views in a private & Peaceful setting

💯 We would book here again! -Adorable sprawling property /home with breathtaking views and sweet garden areas. -Super communication with Property Manger and Liaison. -Peaceful & private location away from all of the bustle of other more populated areas. -We had more than everything we needed including new zone controlled air conditioning so everyone could be comfortable. -Well furnished inside and out. We all slept like babies. -We enjoy culinary and had everything we needed for food prep.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

LUKE H.

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

Great view of fish bay

Great location, had everything thing we needed. Only thing we noticed is the two double beds in the bedroom down stairs, had been changed to a king bed. Would stay again in the future
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

David C., Troy, MI USA

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

Nice property with a beautiful view.

The rental needs new mattresses.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

Guy H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

A not-quite-perfect week in paradise

We had a great vacation week at this villa on beautiful St. John. The check-in process was smooth thanks to Dyana, our greeter, and Tammy, our real estate agent was readily accessible, but never intrusive. The villa was clean and well stocked with towels, linen, basic kitchen pots, pans and utensils. The pool was great, and the view is beautiful. The available snorkeling equipment was a definite bonus. The two drawbacks are the layout of the unit and the unreliable power/water supply. The listing does not clearly mention that the upstairs is not connected to the downstairs from the inside, or that the third bedroom does not have inside access to a bathroom. In both cases occupants have to go outside for access, which is an annoyance at night and when it is raining. This information is technically included in the listing, but is apparent only upon careful scrutiny of the floorplan. Additionally, while the unreliability of WAPA, the local water and power company is legendary and beyond anyone's control, a generator would have helped us manage through the multiple power outages and concomitant loss of water, the worst of which lasted over twelve hours. All things considered, the villa worked very well and the climate, natural beauty and warmth of the St. Johnians are unparalleled.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Amazing View

Beautiful Home, amazing views, great location
Stayed 6 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Paul G.

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

Perfect escape

We planned a last minute trip and we’re blessed to book this comfortable and affordable house on the hill. The house beautifully met our needs. Plenty of room upstairs and down and especially on the outdoor deck. Everything worked beautifully for us. Delightful privacy. Delightful views. Tammy and Dyana were remarkably responsive and helpful. Our two small problems were resolved almost immediately. We were a little concerned that the king bedroom downstairs had no indoor access to a bathroom. After one night our worries were appeased. The kitchen was well equipped for our needs and the grill worked perfectly. We were comfortable with the ceiling fans and breezes. AC in the bedrooms was a benefit, but not necessary.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2021

8/10 Good

Paige M., Atlanta, GA USA

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful views

This house has a beautiful 180 degree unobstructed view of Fish Bay and the surrounding area with a large deck to enjoy! The house was very well stocked in all rooms and included beach chairs, coolers, beach towels, etc.. The house decor is out of date and there were a few minor maintenance items; however, they did not negatively impact our stay. Our wifi router went bad, but the property mgmt team fixed it right away. The property managers were great and responsive. We really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

David White

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

Great place to stay

Absolutely stunning view with what seems to be three separate rooms but close enough for everyone to get together. Great stay and would highly recommend to friends.
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Al W.

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

Good view, adequate amenities, nice pool, grilling equipment and kitchen equipment.

Very nice.

10/10 Excellent

Mollie M.

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

Best vacation ever

The house was beautiful, super clean, the outdoor shower and the pool absolutely made our stay. The huge deck was key to keeping our 3 little kids entertained. And the view was ridiculous, we even got to see some dolphins from the deck. Tammy and our greeter were very helpful and welcoming, even the pool guy was lovely! We can’t wait to come back.

10/10 Excellent

Pao Y.

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

Great property

Everything was great. One thing that was a negative for us was that one of the rooms, the bugs were able to keep coming in. Lots of bug bites. The other rooms seemed to not have any issues. The location, view, staff, everything else was on point. Would stay there again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

michael f.

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

PERFECT

The house was great. Everything was in working order. The furniture and beds were comfortable. The whole place was clean.The view was spectacular. The manager, Tammy and the greeter, Dyana were wonderful. A nice man even stopped to check on the pool. We felt we were taken care of very well.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Diane D.

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

Southern Exposure July 2019

Charming, well-appointed villa with the best views we’ve ever experienced! Very accommodating, confortable and welcoming. New a/c just made the hot July afternoons after a beach day that much better! We will return again! Strongly recommend
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Philip K., Rye, New York

Southern exposure

Loved the place. Wonderful 7 days with my family. Place was clean and in beautiful shape. Will love to return hopefully soon.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2019

About the host

Hosted by Tammy Donnelly

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