Tucked into the hillside, this romantic island bungalow offers the best of St John. This newly remodeled, one-bedroom cottage located in the Great Cruz Bay, Chocolate Hole neighborhood. This quiet residential area is a perfect vacation base, just minutes from restaurants, beaches and shopping.
Bathed in natural light, this cozy island home has been completely reimagined with beautiful modern beach house furnishings and a sleek new kitchen, including custom cabinetry and stainless-steel appliances.
The perfect base for a couple, Rosebay boasts a king size bed in master with en-suite bath. An inviting great room beckons you to have a seat and take in the views from Hart Bay to Great Cruz Bay and beyond.
Enjoy making meals or preparing a beach lunch to go and dine in air-conditioned comfort while you delight in the ocean and garden vistas.
After a hard day at the beach, relax in the oversized chairs on your private covered deck, then soak in the hot tub and watch the sun go down and the stars come out.
Creature comforts and amenities include cable TV with premium programming and wireless internet access. Of course, full laundry access is on premises.
While Rosebay rents individually and is lushly landscaped for privacy, it is often rented for family reunions, weddings and retreats with its sister properties (Jasmine, Hawksbill and Periwinkle). In total, the four houses accommodate up to 16 people and are discreetly separated by stone paths lined with mature, aromatic flowering plants.
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Virgin Islands National Park - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
Getting around
St. Thomas (SPB-St. Thomas Seaplane Base) - 59 min drive
Restaurants
Woody's Seafood Saloon - 6 min drive
Cruz Bay Landing - 6 min drive
The Longboard - 6 min drive
Greengo’s - 6 min drive
Morgan's Mango - 6 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Rosebay Cottage pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Rosebay Cottage?
As of 2 June 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Rosebay Cottage on 3 June 2026 start from AU$588, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at Rosebay Cottage?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Rosebay Cottage?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Rosebay Cottage?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Rosebay Cottage located?
Situated in St. John, this cottage is 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Chocolate Hole Beach and 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from Virgin Islands National Park. Rendezvous Bay and Great Cruz Bay are also within 15 minutes.
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
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Perfect small cottage in great location above Cruz Bay with great views, newly renovated. Great communication with host, who met us at ferry dock and guided us to the rental; provided lots of information on beaches and tips on restaurants, etc.
Rosebay cottage was a great place to stay for 2 weeks on St John. We loved the outdoor area and we had a perfect spot to watch the sunset every night. Kitchen was well equipped and had everything we needed. We will definitely book again.
We enjoyed our week at Rosebay. Nice cottage, very clean, kitchen and shower are great. Bed very comfortable. Great view from the balcony.
I would make one observation, however. The only reason my rating is not a five star is that the sitting furniture in the living area is extremely uncomfortable. The couch and chair in the living room and the dining room chairs are just tough to sit in for any amount of time. Replace those and the place is perfect!
Also, the property does require a bit of a climb from driveway to the door of the cottage. It’s just where it sits in the topography of St. John. No problem for us, bit for guests with any mobility challenges, it would be difficult.
Amazing. My wife and I were on our honeymoon and couldn't have asked for a better spot. The place was clean, the staff was very helpful, and the location was excellent! We would highly recommend this property for any couple looking for an amazing experience on the island.
Lovely 1 bedroom with full kitchen, great views of the bay and sunsets. Wrap around deck with a small hot tub. Not far from town but very private location. Would definitely recommend!
This is a newly remodeled unit, one of four on the property. They are situated so you have good privacy. It had everything you need for a comfortable stay and being able to do laundry is a huge plus. The deck has a great view and sunsets are super from this location. Highly recommend.
We very much enjoyed our stay at Rosebay, is fit our requirements perfectly, and was very please with proximity to Cruse Bay, but still proving us with a sence of privacy and views to the ocean. Kitchen had all of our requirements to cook at home.
This villa is even better then the photos and description states! Eric a driver for Destinations Saint John picked us up at the ferry docks, helped us with our bags, stopped by the grocery store so we could provision a bit and gave us Island advice-best beaches-restaurants etc…Very nice and helpful! Rosebay villa greeted us with a very clean-wonderful feel with even a welcome bag full of goodies! The few times we called the management company they answered right away-were very helpful and courteous! The views are breathtaking-location is great and villa is completed in a fabulous flow and detail!!