Sand Dollar @ Battery Hill! Beautiful vacation home harbor view and walk to town

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A multi-story hotel with a swimming pool, surrounded by lush greenery and a view of the sea.
A coastal town with beachfront hotels, boats, and clear blue waters.
A balcony with two chairs and a small table, overlooking a marina with boats and a hilly landscape.
A living room with a blue sofa, wicker chairs, a glass coffee table, and a TV.
A bedroom with a wooden wardrobe, a hat on the wall, and two bags hanging on hooks.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Cruz Bay Beach

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Outdoor pool
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Cruz Bay, St John
  • Place, Cruz Bay Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Battery
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Virgin Islands National Park
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • 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

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

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About the area

St. John

Located in St. John, this condo is on the waterfront. Blackbeard's Castle is a notable landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Virgin Islands National Park and Cruz Bay Beach. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and ecotours.
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Cruz Bay, St John

What's nearby

  • Cruz Bay Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Battery - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • St. John Spice - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Virgin Islands National Park - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Cruz Bay Visitor Center - 15 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

  • St. Thomas (SPB-St. Thomas Seaplane Base) - 55 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Shambles - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Trunk Bay Beach Bar - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Cruz Bay Landing - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Morgan's Mango - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪The Longboard - ‬6 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Sand Dollar @ Battery Hill! Beautiful vacation home harbor view and walk to town have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Sand Dollar @ Battery Hill! Beautiful vacation home harbor view and walk to town pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Sand Dollar @ Battery Hill! Beautiful vacation home harbor view and walk to town?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Sand Dollar @ Battery Hill! Beautiful vacation home harbor view and walk to town?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sand Dollar @ Battery Hill! Beautiful vacation home harbor view and walk to town?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Sand Dollar @ Battery Hill! Beautiful vacation home harbor view and walk to town located?

Situated on the waterfront, this condo building is within a 10-minute walk of Cruz Bay Beach and Virgin Islands National Park. St. John Spice and Battery are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 26 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 26 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 26 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great view and rooms!

Wonderful view and rooms, great place to stay
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The kitchen was stocked very well, bathrooms, bedrooms all were great, glad we had some battery back-up with the power outages we had on the island, view from our lanai was great and the pool area was very nice, we would definitely stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing location and lovely condo!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Oct 2025
Thank you!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The view was great
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nicely furnished and stocked. Location is excellent. A quick walk to downtown Cruz Bay. A little longer walk back with the hill, but it’s really not that bad of a walk. Would absolutely stay there again!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Feb 2026
Doug, Thanks for taking the time to review your stay! We would love to have you stay again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The view from the Sand Dollar was spectacular, you are high on the hill overlooking the Cruz Bay. This was probably the most well-equipped rental we've stayed in. The kitchen was stocked with everything we needed, and the beach bags and towels were a very nice and useful touch. We very much enjoyed the pool and grill as well. We actually hung out at the rental for the better part of 2 days on our trip because it was so nice and relaxing.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place for family of four

This is a great condo, with an awesome balcony with beautiful views. We would definitely stay there again if we come back to St John
Stayed 8 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely loved our stay at Sand Dollar @ Battery Hill! The home was spotless, beautifully maintained, and had everything we needed for a comfortable and relaxing getaway. The kitchen was fully stocked with anything you could think of, which made meals easy and enjoyable. The harbor views were stunning—perfect for morning coffee or unwinding in the evening.The location couldn’t be better—just a short, easy walk into town with great shops and restaurants nearby. We would definitely stay here again and highly recommend it to anyone looking for a peaceful and convenient vacation spot!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Apr 2026
Emily, We are so happy you enjoyed your stay. Thanks for taking the time to write us such a great review. We would love to welcome you again. Chris and Mark
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Loved our stay here

We loved staying here, the unit was a nice size and e quipped Perfectly for our needs. We will be back.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Jan 2023
Hi Michele, So glad you enjoyed your stay. We would love to have you return! Chris & Mark
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful stay

We had a wonderful stay at Sand Dollar Unit at Battery Hill. The unit is very comfortable
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect getaway!

The coin do was in an easy location to Cruz bay! A lot of extras in the kitchen and the patio facing the bay was beautiful! Would recommend for a family.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Jan 2025
Thanks for your kind review. We hope you can return in the future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was perfect from start to finish. Nice to meet Joe and have him walk us through the setup. Someone clearly put a lot of thought into what was needed to make a comfortable and successful stay. We'd be more than happy to visit again.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Jan 2026
Erin, We are so happy you enjoyed our condo. You are welcome back anytime. Chris
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place!

We really enjoyed staying at Sand Dollar!. The property and location were great. Nice views of Cruz Bay. The staff was very helpful and responsive. All the extras at the condo were a treat and appreciated. We would definitely book again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Jan 2025
We are glad you enjoyed yourselves. Hope to host you again.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Nice place

The owner was great but communication with property management was poor. The place was really nice with everything we needed. Had a great stay. Would rent again.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Loved it!

Excellent location an easy walk to bars, shops and restaurants. We enjoyed the geat view from our private deck and we loved having a pool. Accommodations were clean the kitchen had everything we needed.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Apr 2023
Hi Aislinn, Thanks for the great review. We are happy that you enjoyed your stay. We would love to have you return again! Chris
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful place

Fantastic place. It's very comfortable. You'll hear music from Cruz Bay but that 2 okay for us. The walk home is challenging with the uphill but your glutes will thank you
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Jan 2023
Jena, Thanks for the review! We hope you can return! Would love to have you back!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Stay

We had a great stay at the Sand Dollar. The complex of condos is quite close to town so a car isn't needed if you want to walk (up and down a hill or two). The pool was a nice place to actually cool off and relax in the evenings. The condo was very clean and had pretty much anything you needed. We cooked some dinners and the kitchen was well stocked. The view from the balcony is really great and a nice evening hang out spot as well. We would rent again.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Jan 2023
Hi Dave, Thank you for taking the time to review Sand Dollar. And thanks for the wonderful feedback! We would love for you to stay with us again anytime! Chris & Mark
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing View

We rented 3 units at Battery Hill and loved all of them! Each one was unique and offered. Sand Dollar had more amenities than we could've asked for. The view was amazing and the owner hospitality was spectacular. Who doesn't love a welcome gift? thank you also for the extra beach bags!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Dec 2022
Thank you for the great review. We would love for you to return anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

We Liked This Condo!

Condo was clean and well stocked with things we definitely needed while there. Pool is nice; I was told there was a hot tub but we never found one. Walk to Cruz Bay and beach is 10 minutes or more and hill is fairly steep although the exercise was good. No wifi at first but someone fixed it once I called. Beds and furnishings were comfortable. I would stay here again. We felt safe and liked being close to Cruz Bay. Taxis were easy to get and drivers were great. Watch out for the tourists who are rude drivers! Locals/natives are friendly, polite and helpful.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 2 July 2025
Thanks for a great review. You are welcome back anytime. Sorry about the info for the hot tub. We have never had a hot tub.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect stay in Cruz Bay!

We loved our time at Sand Dollar at Battery Hill and cannot wait to return! We were so impressed by how well stocked everything was at the condo, we truly felt like we were home! Everything we needed was already there, including a welcome basket with snacks, drinks, and beach toys for my 4-year-old (thank you St. John Signature Condo & Villas!). Christine's condo was comfortable, clean, and a perfect location when staying in St. John during the busiest week of the year! We loved taking in the view on the patio for coffee in the morning, and enjoyed the nice refreshing pool after completing 8 Tuff. Having a laundry room on site was an added bonus to make packing much easier. We always look forward to our time on island, and we were looking up dates to return to Sand Dollar before we even left! Thank you Christine for your hospitality and thoughtfulness, we can't wait to return!
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Mar 2024
Hi Nicole, Thank you for the wonderful review. We are so happy you enjoyed your stay and would love for you to return! Chris and Mark
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a great property, and we had a wonderful stay. The only thing to note is that the walk to town was a little more than we expected. The property is on a hill- which provides beautiful views!- but there is a definite incline. One way is incredibly steep, the other is much more doable but takes a little bit longer. For us, this was not a deal breaker at all but if someone were to have any mobility issues it could be. The hosts were very quick to respond and great to work with. We loved our stay and hope to return.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Good experience

Great stay
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Check-in, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
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