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Villa Papaya: 2 King BR, Pool, AC, near Beach and Cruz Bay

Villa with kitchen, near Virgin Islands National Park

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 7130.1 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Pool
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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  • Place, Virgin Islands National Park
  • Place, Cruz Bay Beach
  • Place, Trunk Bay
  • Airport, St. Thomas (STT-Cyril E. King)

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

2 King Beds and 2 Double Sofa Beds

2 bathrooms, 2 half bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Bathroom 4

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

Villa Papaya: 2 King BR, Pool, AC, near Beach and Cruz Bay

This spacious unit will provide all of the essentials for your Caribbean get away. There are 2 Bedrooms w/ AC and King size beds, a fully equipped culinary kitchen & Dining Room. The spacious Living Room has a Queen sleeper sofa, wifi, tv and dedicated work space. Enjoy relaxing on your private patio w/ views of the beautiful Virgin Island waters and The National Park. All gear for the beach are included & an in-unit washer & dryer! WE HAVE BACK UP POWER TOO! Off-street parking with room for 2 cars. The pool and deck are shared with the other 3 rental units in the complex. Lush tropical gardens surround each building to provide privacy. Your host, Kim, will meet you and give you a full personalized tour of our property. She has vast knowledge of the island and activities for you to consider. Kim lives on property so she will be readily available for you. Our place is located on Gifft Hill just 8 minutes from downtown Cruz Bay. Quiet neighborhood with main roads. Kapok Villas has four 2-bedroom units that surround the pool deck. Check out our other listing: Sugarapple, Guava, Mango and the studio. We can sleep a total of 30 guests!

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
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

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
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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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 25
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has not indicated whether 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

Located in St. John, this villa 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.
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Cruz Bay, St John

What's nearby

  • Virgin Islands National Park - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Cruz Bay Beach - 4 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Caneel Bay Beach - 8 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Cinnamon Bay Beach - 8 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Trunk Bay - 14 min drive - 5.2 km

Getting around

  • St. Thomas (SPB-St. Thomas Seaplane Base) - 62 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Woody's Seafood Saloon - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Windmill Bar - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Shambles - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Sun Dog Cafe - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Greengo’s - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Villa Papaya: 2 King BR, Pool, AC, near Beach and Cruz Bay have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Villa Papaya: 2 King BR, Pool, AC, near Beach and Cruz Bay pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Villa Papaya: 2 King BR, Pool, AC, near Beach and Cruz Bay?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Villa Papaya: 2 King BR, Pool, AC, near Beach and Cruz Bay?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Villa Papaya: 2 King BR, Pool, AC, near Beach and Cruz Bay located?

Situated by the sea, this villa is 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Hart Bay and within 3 miles (5 km) of Virgin Islands National Park and Trunk Bay. Great Cruz Bay and Rendezvous Bay are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 12 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 12 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 12 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

april m.

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

Perfect!!

Kims was the perfect host. The location was ideal and the house was clean and well equipped. We will definitely stay again if we vacation at St. John.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniela G.

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

Great two weeks!

We loved our stay at Papaya!!! The place was exactly how the pictures showed and Kim was a fantastic host!!!! Would definitely recommend!!!!
Stayed 12 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stacey P.

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

Great Getaway

We had an amazing time! Location is perfect with the best view. Kim was a great host and even left a little goody basket. Plenty of linens, cooking utensils and beach gear.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Warren J.

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

Amazing Getaway

Kim is absolutely amazing! She gave lots of tips and recommendations! Do yourself a favor and just book with Kim!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jamie G.

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

Paradise!

Papaya was the perfect place to call home for 9 nights! Our family absolutely loved our St John vacation, and our home was the perfect retreat there. Kim, the owner, is lovely! Everything was exactly how she said it would be. She was so kind to rent from. When we arrived, she met us at the house to show us around, gave us island ideas for things to do, made us a welcome basket and recommended a great little restaurant down the road for dinner (Shambles). Anything we needed, Kim was there to meet the need. She owns several villas and we had the pleasure of staying at Papaya. The villa was perfect for our family of 5! The kitchen was well stocked with every cooking, baking and pantry supply you could need. We enjoyed grilling and making most of our dinners together. The living room was really nice and great to relax in and play games after long days at the beach. The bedrooms were spacious and it was nice to have the ac in there. The dining room table was great to sit around and nice to see out of the large sliding doors. The view from the porch is beautiful! There was a cute little walk over to the pool deck area. We spent several nights in the pool after dinner and long days at the beach. It was so relaxing! Kim and Papaya deserve 10 stars out of 5! She went above and beyond to make our vacation a retreat, and her home, Papaya, was perfect and a place we’d absolutely visit again!
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Claire M.

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

Wonderful property in paradise!

Stay here! Have told everyone looking to visit about the property. Kim and crew were wonderful in communication and the property is everything listed. The pool area is so gorgeous at sunset and the decks are amazing for sunrise! Will definitely stay here again the next time I’m on St John!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin H.

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

Great home with an incredible view!

We really enjoyed our stay in Papaya! The huge balcony was definitely the most used space of the unit. You can tell Kim really cares about her property & recently added solar. She gave a ton of info for restaurants & tours that was very helpful for our first trip to the island. There is no AC in the kitchen/living room. We knew this but just wanted to point it out to others if they have a problem with it because it gets super hot cooking on the propane stove. The pool was freezing so unfortunately we didn’t use the beautiful courtyard as much as I thought we would. Lovely place & would definitely come back
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristin H.

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

Kim is Amazing!

Kim is an amazing hostess! She provided constant communication from the time we booked the property, until the day we left. She shared lists of activities, restaurants, car rental companies and contact names. We had everything planned before we even arrived on the island. The villa was perfectly located, making it easy to get around. We will definitely stay with Kim again!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Arunima R.

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

Pleasant stay with a great host

Kim is a wonderful host and is very easy to communicate with. She is available close to home, if needed as well. She was kind enough to get us a small Christmas tree for our stay during Christmas. The home has everything you might need for a beach outing - coolers, snorkel gears, chairs, tent, etc. Beds are comfortable and the bedroom a/c helps a tonne. The water pressure in the shower is a bit low but that could just be the way it is in the island.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Teri F.

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

Awesome stay

Kim was great! Her place was even better than the pics! Everything was well kept and in great working order. Our place was comfortable and homey. Close to everything we wanted to do. She had a ton of information and was willing to help with anything. We will definitely rent from her again!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pandita G.

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

Great location!

We needed a place to stay for a short stay and came across Kim’s place. From the moment we booked to the day we arrived we were offered everything we could think of to make our trip easier while traveling with three kids. The attention to detail really made this an amazing experience.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Trish A.

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

Great condo

Kim was an excellent host and so easy to deal with. Her condo was well supplied with your daily needs. Nice location easy to get around the island from there.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

About the host

Hosted by Kim Hart

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