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Amazing Private Cruz Bay hilltop location-walk to town-outdoor deck & porch!

Family-friendly condo in St. John with an outdoor pool

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Views of Cruz Bay from Battery Hill pool deck.
Spacious living room with ample seating.
Bright and airy living room.
Updated, renovated kitchen!
New stainless appliances in our bright new kitchen.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4111.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Cruz Bay St John, USVI
  • Place, Cruz Bay Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Battery
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Trunk Bay
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Airport, St. Thomas (STT-Cyril E. King)
    ‪51 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Amazing Private Cruz Bay hilltop location-walk to town-outdoor deck & porch!

Great location and outdoor space! Renamed Azure Grotto (formally Rainbows End) and newly renovated bath and kitchen! Walk to ferry, shopping and dining. Azure Grotto is part of the 9 unit Battery Hill Condominiums in Cruz Bay. Situated on the hill near Gallows Point above Cruz Bay, this condo boasts beautiful views of the Pillsbury sound and Cruz Bay town. It is a very relaxing and private way to enjoy tropical living at its best. Beautifully maintained Battery Hill with lush landscaping is just a 5-10 minute walk from downtown with a wide range of restaurant choices and shopping experiences.

Azure Grotto's most unique feature in this complex is the amazing L-shaped deck and covered porch featuring a dining area and lounge area with cooling ocean breezes and a sunning deck. The master bedroom's French doors open to the sun deck with tropical views. This unit is very private and lush and just steps away from the sunny pool area with amazing harbor and ocean views. Conveniently located gas grill and complimentary laundry are available for your use.

Bedroom 1 has a queen bed and bedroom 2 has two twin beds that can convert to a king upon request. Their is a spacious renovated tiled bathroom . The kitchen is also newly renovated with new appliances and is well appointed. The comfortable, updated Island decorated living area has cable Smart TV and high speed wireless internet and is stocked with games and books. Open the double french doors in the living room to the covered porch and deck. This unit is shaded and there are ceiling fans and throughout every room. Both bedrooms and living room are equipped with AC units. Battery Hill has private onsite parking and is just a short walk to town.. Taxis are available if you prefer not to rent a car.

Our experienced on island property manager is available 24/7. They will arrange a virtual check in at your convenience, and guide you to Azure Grotto at Battery Hill. They will share a brief orientation of the unit, the common areas, and St John. They are available to help with any details or questions regarding your stay on St John.

Rate quote is for 2 guests, additional per person guest fees apply.

Welcome to paradise!!!


Keywords: condo, condominium, cruz bay, st john USVI

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washing machine
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
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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
Their is a possibility of dangerous storms in the Caribbean. It may be necessary/required to evacuate the property in the event a "named" storm.

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 indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances 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 recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

St. John

Located in St. John, this condo is in the city centre. 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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Cruz Bay St John, USVI

What's nearby

  • Cruz Bay Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Battery - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Great Cruz Bay - 3 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Honeymoon Beach - 7 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Trunk Bay - 14 min drive - 7.3 km

Getting around

  • St. Thomas (SPB-St. Thomas Seaplane Base) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪High Tide Bar & Seafood Grill - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Cruz Bay Landing - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Woody's Seafood Saloon - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Beach Bar - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Upstairs Bar & Grill - ‬6 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Amazing Private Cruz Bay hilltop location-walk to town-outdoor deck & porch! have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Amazing Private Cruz Bay hilltop location-walk to town-outdoor deck & porch! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Amazing Private Cruz Bay hilltop location-walk to town-outdoor deck & porch!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Amazing Private Cruz Bay hilltop location-walk to town-outdoor deck & porch!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Amazing Private Cruz Bay hilltop location-walk to town-outdoor deck & porch! located?

Located in the heart of St. John, this family-friendly condo building is steps away from St John Eco Hike & Snorkel Adventure and Cruz Bay Beach. Virgin Islands National Park is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) away.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Diana S.

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

Happy vacationers!

We had an absolutely wonderful time. This condo is very convenient, it was clean, safe, quiet and communications with property manager was good. The pool was nice and was located right outside our condo which was a plus! We would definitely recommend!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia H.

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

Our stay

This was a beautiful spot. The outdoor area was so pretty. The pool was beautiful. We walked in to town every night for dinner. The walk back up the hill was very doable
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert H.

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

Great condo close to Cruz Bay

Everything you need to fully enjoy St. John is thoughtfully included in this condo. The location is close enough to walk to town, but I would recommend getting a rental Jeep. The condo itself is very clean and includes everything you need while staying in St. John. I highly recommend this condo and would stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Cheryl E.

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

Walking distance to restaurants

Close to pier and restaurants. Live music travels up the hill so not quiet until later at night.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

tracey c.

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

perfect vacation!

Rainbows End was wonderful! The condo had absolutely everything you needed...towels, beach towels, coolers, chairs, noodles and the kitchen was fully stocked with all you needed. My husband and I had the best time in St. John and hope to be back again next year. We would definitely choose Rainbows End again!! Thank you for an amazing stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

John K., North Kingstown, Rhode Island

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

Christmas Vacation

Our family stayed at Estate Enighed over Christmas break. The location was perfect as we were able to walk down into Cruz Bay every night for dinner. The unit was quiet and spacious enough for the four of us. We spent most of our time on the large deck overlooking the bay. The host and property manager were very helpful.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021

6/10 Okay

John S.

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

A nice stay

It’s a nice building, two room place and scenic vistas. I spent little time on the deck but the pool deck is so close and very nice. The pool is very nice but virtually unusable as it’s too cold unheated at this time. The location is up a few steep hills, that worked for us but some may hate it. Very well kept property and they were making updates on our visit.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brian H.

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

Great location

We stayed at Rainbow’s End for two weeks.We really enjoyed the small two bed room, beachy condo. We had the windows open the whole time as the breeze was so nice. The condo was very comfortable and perfect for what we were looking for. The location was ideal as it was a short walk to all the restaurants in Cruz Bay. We enjoyed the hill as it was a little workout after eating. If you can’t handle hills, this wouldn’t be the place for you. Battery Hill also had nice amenities such as the pool, the pool deck overlooking Cruz Bay, laundry, and beach chairs. We plan to go in again next year for two weeks as the location was just ideal. We also rented a jeep for the two weeks and the parking was a nice amenity.
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte S., Littleton, NC

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

Best Deck on the Property

We rented 3 properties at Battery Hill and Rainbow's End was the gathering spot. The corner deck provides absolutely amazing views and plenty of room for all of us. We loved having both the uncovered and covered desk, as there was a light shower one evening. Communication with the owner was great-no detail was left out. The unit was light and airy and had all of the essentials and a few extras! We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Allison F.

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

Beautiful views perfect location!

My husband & I have been to St. John a few times, so we’re pretty familiar with the area. This time, we brought our teens & needed more space for our crew. This condo was perfection! Plenty of space, amazing wraparound porch with doors right off the main bedroom (our favorite coffee spot) and a beautiful covered area with string lights for nightcaps. The kitchen was well stocked for cooking and had basic spices in the cabinet. Both bedrooms have sound machines & box fans. We rented a jeep, so getting around wasn’t an issue for us. The condo is in walking distance to the center of town, but just know it is a bit of an uphill hike upon your return. We had the shared pool to ourselves most of the time. It was clean & offered both sun loungers & shade. We appreciated the fact that beach chairs & ice chests were provided during our stay. We would definitely recommend this unit!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jill H.

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

Great Support

This property was amazing. We (me and my husband) arrived for a week of relaxation. The unit was above and beyond our expectations. When we were deciding where to rent from, we discussed how at times it is hard to park in Cruz Bay for dinner. We decided to rent from here so we could walk to dinner. I had to laugh because walking to dinner was easy, coming back up the hill took me a little more time! Unfortunately, my husband had to fly home after 2 days due to an emergency. This condo provided me with two wonderful decks to enjoy eating on, reading, talking to my friends Iggy and Juan (two of many iguanas) that visited each day, a pool that was so relaxing, convivence to town, and a wonderful owner who reached out to make sure I was OK. You can't ask for a better place!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Barb H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location! Lovely porch to enjoy the sunrise with a cup of coffee!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer K.

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

Wonderful stay

This was such a wonderful stay for our girls trip.The location was perfect to “downtown” where all the shops and restaurants are. (I will add that while it is a short distance you will have to walk up/down quite a steep hill). The property was nice as it had community beach chairs you could borrow and coming back from hitting the beaches it was nice to relax in the pool. The condo itself was also wonderful. The covered patio was nice as it rained most days in the afternoon for a little bit and the deck was wonderful for sitting out at night overlooking the bay. Everything was very clean and had everything you needed. The beds were comfortable. It was nice to have air-conditioning units in both rooms that we ran at night. While you can hear the noise from downtown if you are a light sleeper there was a white noise machine that you could run which definitely helped! Overall, this was a great stay and would definitely stay again here in the future.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zach R.

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

Great location in Cruz Bay

This property is excellent. Fantastic view of Cruz bay and walkable to Cruz bay. The hills to walk are steep but as long you are active they won't be a problem. Will book again!
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ann S.

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

Cruz bay

Great location, very comfortable. I would stay there again.
Stayed 11 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stacey K.

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

Family / adults holiday

Our group of 4, enjoyed the property including the private outdoor covered patio and seating area with beautiful views. We loved to have our morning coffee and enjoy the view. We enjoyed the pool as well and the proximity to the restaurants in Cruz Bay and the taxis to the beaches. We didn’t rent a car and the location was great to walk to restaurants and the taxi stand. We enjoyed the property!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Andrey Z.

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

BEWARE OF ROACHES

My family ended up cutting our stay short after finding multiple roaches. The first one showed up on the air conditioner. We killed it and after looking for others, found a dead one near the doors to the deck. We let the property manager know. They condescending told us that the "cockroaches" are palmetto bugs, which, after a quick Google search, is just another name for cockroach. They made it sound like it was common to come across a cockroach, but assured us that the unit gets sprayed for pests. We decided to just try and rest but I was awokened in the middle of the night to my wife telling me she saw two more cockroaches in the hallway. We would definitely not stay here again. We were able to get a partial refund for the nights we didn't stay here.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Megan H.

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

Great location and amenities

I loved the proximity to Cruz Bay. This was a great place to stay to take day trips around St John and nearby islands. We didn’t rent a car and getting around was easy. The pool is lovely, as is the lanai. St John has some significant energy blackouts during our trip, so the pool provided a great place to cool off.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Doug h.

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

Great choice during winter for people with a car

The property was fully equipped and in great shape with plenty of room for a couple or a larger group. It was nice having access to the pool, beach chairs, grill and laundry. We stayed during a very hot time by St John standards, and I expect the condo would be more comfortably cooled by breezes if it wasn't so hot, The property is designed for people with a car, as has lots of parking but is not easily walkable to most places, typically 10-15 minutes one way with some really long and steep hills.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas S.

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

Amazing Week of Beaches and Snorkeling

The property is exactly as shown. We started our days with coffee on the pool deck over-looking Cruz Bay. Beach chairs, cooler, and beach bag were all provided. We hit the beaches early every day. We returned in late afternoon to de-brief by the pool with other people staying at the condo. Walked to town for dinner and breakfast a couple times. Would definitely stay here again. Communication with host was excellent. She even mailed a pair of earings to us my daughter had forgotten.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kai M.

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

Peaceful

Beautiful location, minutes from everything.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rick G.

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

Best Vacation in 20 yrs

Enjoyed our time in St John can’t wait to return.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

sally h.

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

Beautiful space with great shady outdoor areas and walked to town location with a couple steep hills

We loved this property. Very comfortable with great wraparound deck with plenty of shade and comfortable seating. There was only a small view of the water at Cruise Bay because the trees below have kind of grown to block the better, but it was plenty for us after a full day at the . The kitchen was perfect size for two people, was well-equipped and the beautiful half-shaded pool was just a few steps outside our door The beds were very comfortable and we appreciated air-conditioning in the bedrooms. we did find the window units to be a little loud but you get used to that. All in all this was a great value, comfortable place to stay, very helpful servicing, with a light touch of live beach bar music every evening (but not too loud). We loved it and would stay here again. We also enjoyed watching the family of large iguanas in the tree below the deck….amazing!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jenni R., Indiana

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

Oustanding property; great host

This home is in a really well-kept community with shared laundry, a pool, parking, and great views from the shared pool/deck. The unit itself was clean and spacious, perfect for our family of 3 adults (would work also for 4 adults quite well). The outdoor spaces were well furnished and spacious and the covered area was great on the rainy morning and when the sun was hot, though we were rarely at home during the day. Unit was exceptionally clean and was well-outfitted with things like fans and extension cords, games, and coolers and beach chairs. The property owner and manager were outstanding communicators and the entire process was so efficient. The location is a (albeit hilly) walk to restaurants and entertainment. Driving in St. John has its challenges but if you plan to do more than stay at home or go to Cruz Bay area, you'll want your own vehicle. Host provided excellent recommendations for activities, dining, and more! If we return to the island, we will absolutely request this property again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paige S.

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

A Wonderful Stay!

We had a wonderful stay at Rainbow’s End. We loved the property, the location, and the beautiful views. We had everything we needed and more. And to top-it-off everyone involved in the process was kind and helpful. Thank you!
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023

About the host

Hosted by Cynthia Cute

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We are a family of six and recently moved to Cape Cod after 30 years in Northern Virginia, just outside of Washington DC. We have very busy lives and Rainbows End in Cruz Bay is our escape...a small piece of paradise where you can relax and enjoy the breathtaking outdoors, and we love sharing it with others! It only took us a few visits to St. John with our children to quickly realize St John was a place we would always return to. We love the relaxing peace and beauty of the island and the great vibrant restaurants of Cruz Bay! Hiking and snorkeling off the white sand beaches are by far our favorite activities...there is no place on earth like St. John!

Why they chose this property

Battery Hill is located on the top of the hill looking out over Cruz Bay. Not only does it offer amazing views, it is short stroll into town for shopping and dinning offering the best of both worlds. Rainbows End is a very private unit with GREAT outdoor space, both covered space for your morning coffee or an evening night cap as well as open space for private sunbathing! The complex pool is just a few steps away....it is a private grotto with all the amenities needed in close proximity!

What makes this property unique

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