Papaya Suite at Sunset Serenade

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Check out the area

Cruz Bay, St. John

Cruz Bay Beach7 min drive
Honeymoon Beach8 min drive
Trunk Bay14 min drive
St. Thomas (STT-Cyril E. King)65 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen

Garden

About this property

Summary:
Private Suite: Close to Town with Beautiful Views!

The Space:
The Sunset Serenade Papaya Suite is a cute and comfortable unit with gorgeous views of Cruz Bay, the Sir Francis Drake Channel, St. Thomas and the surrounding cays. This cozy, clean and convenient suite - it is located less than five minutes from town - has everything you need to enjoy an unforgettable stay on the breathtaking island of St. John. It is fully renovated as of June 2018.

The Sunset Serenade Papaya Suite has its own private entrance and is equipped with a large king-size bed, spacious bathroom (new shower with a private feel and gorgeous view of Cruz bay), kitchenette, air conditioning and screened-in porch with a bar and seating area.

When staying with us, you’ll have everything you need for an unforgettable vacation right at your fingertips. This includes coffee for your mornings, beach towels, beach chairs and a cooler for daytime fun, and comfortable outdoor furniture where you can relax while watching the sun dip down into the Caribbean Sea.

Sunset Serenade has wifi throughout and a large parking area providing ample off-street parking to all guests. It also features an outdoor grill area that is shared between Sunset Serenade’s guests.

The Sunset Serenade Papaya Suite is a great economical option for vacationers looking for clean and comfortable, yet affordable accommodations close to Cruz Bay. We can almost guarantee you’ll be booking your next trip before the ferry leaves the dock. Come see St. John while enjoying the comforts of home at the Sunset Serenade Papaya Suite … we promise you’ll love it!

Amenities

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Ocean view

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Breakfast available

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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 and a first aid kit

About the area

St. John

This apartment is located in St. John. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Virgin Islands National Park and Honeymoon Beach.

Cruz Bay, St. John

What's nearby

Battery - 20 min walk
Virgin Islands National Park - 4 min drive
Cruz Bay Beach - 7 min drive
Honeymoon Beach - 8 min drive
Trunk Bay - 14 min drive

Getting around

St. Thomas (STT-Cyril E. King) - 66 min drive

Restaurants

High Tide Bar & Seafood Grill - 4 min drive
Cruz Bay Landing - 20 min walk
Beach Bar - 4 min drive
Lovango Rum Bar - 4 min drive
Tap & Still - 19 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Papaya Suite at Sunset Serenade pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Papaya Suite at Sunset Serenade ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Papaya Suite at Sunset Serenade ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Papaya Suite at Sunset Serenade located?

Situated in St. John, this apartment building is within 1 mi (2 km) of Great Cruz Bay and Virgin Islands National Park. St. John Spice and Battery are also within 1 mile (2 km).

9.6

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Candy

4 Mar 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

The Papaya Suite is a cute, comfortable unit not too far from Cruz Bay. The property is hidden away so it’s very quiet and dark at night. There will be animal sounds and maybe animal sightings. It was very clean and had a nice little kitchenette. It is theoretically walkable to Cruz Bay but it is up a very steep hill. I wouldn’t recommend walking unless you’re in decent shape and definitely not with luggage. Also, St. John is not very pedestrian friendly (few sidewalks) but sometimes nice people will offer you a ride. One warning, the lock on the door to the inner room didn’t always unlock when I turned the handle. I accidentally locked myself out. Luckily it unlocked after a few minutes of jiggling the handle. I would leave the keys in the screened room.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Khaled N.

4 Feb 2024

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

Quick weekend getaway

We loved everything about our stay here. The place was perfect for a quick weekend get away for two. The view is beautiful and the place had all you need for the beach. The only thing we found was that the shower was cold and the main bedroom light was out, but everything else was great. We would recommend this place and will stay again someday. Thanks for a great stay.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

corina c.

31 Jan 2024

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

Gorgeous view!!

We can’t wait to go back. You definitely need a jeep to get there and to get out of the gravel parking spot.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joe S.

30 Jan 2024

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

Wonderful retreat

This unit has everything you need as long as you don’t mind getting up and down a steep set of hills. And hosts were top-notch. Would come again and recommend to our family and friends!

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

27 Jan 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

We had an excellent stay in the Papaya suite! Like a few other reviewers have said, we wish we'd gone with the Honeymoon suite (Papaya is below it) for the better view and open air deck. Papaya has a screened in porch and the deck above it extends to partially block the view of the sky, but it was still really nice (woke up to a view of a rainbow one morning). The unit has a very comfy bed, beach chairs, cooler, sunscreen, coffee, a toaster oven, microwave, plates/cups/utensils, and a lot of towels! A few things to note: *Bring earplugs. The tree frogs are loud and they might keep you up. We were used to them by the 3rd night and I miss them now. *If you're going to drive on the island, get a jeep or something with 4WD. The roads up to the property are STEEP. We rented a mid-sized sedan (given a Chrysler 300, which was RWD and probably the worst choice to drive on St. John) and we could make it up the roads but spun the tires each time. We also couldn't park in the gravel parking lot (almost got stuck trying to back up), so we just parked on the road. It rained 1 day and we didn't take the car anywhere, it wouldn't have handled the hills when they were wet. *We walked into town for dinner each night, then took a taxi back up. The taxi was $7/person back up. We found the best way to direct taxis was to say we’re next door to The Hills. Heads up that taxis are hard to get after 10PM. Overall, really nice stay and would definitely recommend. Thank you for having us!

Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024