Hakuna Matata: High-End Island Living!

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A pool surrounded by lush greenery and a view of a coastal area with boats.
A spacious kitchen with a large island, white cabinetry, and a vaulted ceiling with exposed beams.
A stone staircase leading to a dark door, surrounded by potted plants and columns.
A spacious kitchen with a large island, white cabinetry, and a tiled floor.
A patio area with a stone fire pit surrounded by lush greenery and a dining table with chairs.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Striking property design
    Guests love the distinctive architecture.
  • Games
    A rare find - enjoy a variety of games available on-site.
  • Walkable and wonderful
    Guests love the walkable location for its easy access on foot.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Virgin Islands National Park

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool on site
  • Balcony
  • Private pool
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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St. John, Virgin Islands
  • Place, Virgin Islands National Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Cinnamon Bay
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Cinnamon Bay Beach
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Airport, St. Thomas (STT-Cyril E. King)
    ‪61 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

5 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Bathroom 4

Bathroom 5

Bathroom 6

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony

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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 Cinnamon Bay Beach can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore Tortola Cruise Ship Port. Scuba diving and snorkelling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and ecotours nearby.
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St. John, Virgin Islands

What's nearby

  • Virgin Islands National Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Cinnamon Bay - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Catherineberg Ruins - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Cinnamon Bay Beach - 1 min drive - 0.7 km
  • Trunk Bay - 6 min drive - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • St. Thomas (SPB-St. Thomas Seaplane Base) - 67 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Trunk Bay Beach Bar - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Maho Crossroads - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Cruz Bay Landing - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Shambles - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Longboard - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Hakuna Matata: High-End Island Living! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Hakuna Matata: High-End Island Living!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Hakuna Matata: High-End Island Living!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Hakuna Matata: High-End Island Living! located?

Situated by the sea, this villa is 1.2 mi (2 km) from Cinnamon Bay Beach and within 3 miles (5 km) of Virgin Islands National Park and Trunk Bay. Cinnamon Bay and Maho Bay are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 16 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 16 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 16 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Too short!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had a terrific experience.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Hakuna Matata 2.0

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Our 2nd stay here and it was even better than our
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Most Beautiful Stay Ever

'Hakuna Matata' was our best stay ever. The villa was incredibly beautiful. From the moment we walked in the views, architecture, and attention to detail in all parts of the villa were spectacular and the best we've ever experienced. The villa was also maintained, stocked, cooled, and cleaned as good or better than any place we've stayed...(including stays in Italy, Germany, Scotland, Ireland, France, and most of the US). Absolutely gorgeous.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Sept 2024
Thank you so much for your feedback on your recent stay at Hakuna Matata! We are so glad the villa exceeded your expectations and we look forward to your next visit!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A week surrounded by breathtaking beauty

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The house is magnificent and every space embodies attention to detail and a tribute to the history of SJVI. The architecture is truly amazing, the landscaping, beautiful tropical flowers and spectacular pool make this home a true oasis. We loved every minute we spent here. The beaches, food, boat trip and music made this special vacation AMAZING. Can't wait to come back to the North Shore.
Response from VrboOwner on 28 June 2023
It was a pleasure having you here and so happy you enjoyed your stay at Hakuna Matata! We look forward to your next visit!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A week surrounded by breathtaking beauty

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The house is magnificent and every space embodies attention to detail and a tribute to the history of SJVI. The architecture is truly amazing, the landscaping, beautiful tropical flowers and spectacular pool make this home a true oasis. We loved every minute we spent here. The beaches, food, boat trip and music made this special vacation AMAZING. Can't wait to come back to the North Shore.
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Sept 2026
It was a pleasure having you here and so happy you enjoyed your stay at Hakuna Matata! We look forward to your next visit!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Hakuna Matata Villa

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: My husband and I stayed at Hakuna Matata Villa in 2013. It was just the two of us and we loved this beautiful home! This time we invited family and friends and they now know how magical the villa and St. John are. Thank you for having us a second time! The views at Hakuna Matata are amazing. We all miss having views for morning coffee.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

No Worries!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Property beautiful and private. Great location. Recommend pin location of Hakuna Matata on your cell phone so can return easily from excursions. Have greeter review instructions for oven use. One bathroom needed to be cleaned and sink drain sluggish 2nd floor guest bedroom. Driving on island is an experience.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Paradise Twice

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Stepping into the villa, I was captivated by its elegance and tranquil surroundings. The beautiful home was spotlessly clean, ensuring a comfortable and enjoyable stay. As a returning guest, the familiarity and warm hospitality made it feel like a cherished home away from home. From the stunning views to the thoughtful touches, every moment spent there was pure joy. Saying goodbye was bittersweet, but I knew I'd return for another great vacation at this wonderful villa.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Paradise & Relaxation!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: During our stay at Hakuna Matata, we enjoyed the fabulous accommodations with breathtaking views.The property is extremely maintained and stocked with everything from welcome snacks/drinks to beach gear and anything else you'd need during your stay. Our family enjoyed a combination of lounging by the pool to grabbing the gear and taking in the beautiful beaches. Locally we shopped at the market and patronized some small restaurants in Coral Bay. Overall phenomenal getaway and my family would like to go back again someday! PLUS - I'd like to give a special thanks to our greeter Winnie who met us by the car ferry, made sure we had food prior to going to the house, and escorted us to the home! We appreciated her kind demeanor and guidance!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2022
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

St Johns 50th anniversary

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Our stay at Hakuna Matata was everything we could want it to be. The home is idyllic, in regards to location, amenities, cleanliness, view and layout.Indeed, it took a lot for us to leave to see the island, esp my young grandson and HIS pool and spa ! We spent most time at cinnamon bay due to the proximity, but drove all over the island with our jeep (a necessity. We could not imagine staying anywhere else on the island that would have the character and charm of this location.The only negative is the unavoidable mountain roadways - just go slowly !! The only glitch was the automatic gate stayed open one at one time -- a call to the Catered to Vacation homes office and a crew was immediately dispatched and problem resolved in an hour.
Response from VrboOwner on 31 May 2023
So happy that you had a wonderful anniversay at Hakuna Matata! Thank you for your feedback and we look forward to your next stay!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

St Johns 50th anniversary

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Our stay at Hakuna Matata was everything we could want it to be. The home is idyllic, in regards to location, amenities, cleanliness, view and layout.Indeed, it took a lot for us to leave to see the island, esp my young grandson and HIS pool and spa ! We spent most time at cinnamon bay due to the proximity, but drove all over the island with our jeep (a necessity. We could not imagine staying anywhere else on the island that would have the character and charm of this location.The only negative is the unavoidable mountain roadways - just go slowly !! The only glitch was the automatic gate stayed open one at one time -- a call to the Catered to Vacation homes office and a crew was immediately dispatched and problem resolved in an hour.
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Sept 2026
So happy that you had a wonderful anniversay at Hakuna Matata! Thank you for your feedback and we look forward to your next stay!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Incredible in Every Way

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Hakuna Matata is indeed the most amazing villa we have rented on the island! Our greeter, Abby, met us at our Jeep rental establishment, Aqua Blu (Natasha and the Aqua Blu team were so great!) and escorted us through town to John Head Road into the beautiful gate of this magnificent villa. Our hearts skipped a beat as we entered the courtyard and viewed all of the amazing palms and flowers. Abby took us through the home room by room, pointing out all of the details of the exceptional craftsmanship of this home. The kitchen was recently renovated with high end finishes and a professional Wolf stove which we enjoyed very much. This home has 4 incredible master suites with outdoor showers, air conditioning in all rooms and a backup generator, which did come on for several days of our 2 week stay....we were blessed! We thoroughly enjoyed the amazing views of Cinnamon Bay and beyond . Absolutely incredible! We spent the evenings on the covered veranda enjoying the peepers and birds. Our 2 year old granddaughter had a great time looking for lizards every day and found a large hermit crab in the garden. We made great use of the pool , which contrary to previous reviews, does get a good amount of sun until late afternoon. We’ll never forget that our granddaughter learned to swim underwater here.The location is superb-5 minutes to Cinnamon Bay Beach, and 7 minutes to the Windmill Bar, around 15 minutes to Cruz Bay and just a little more to Coral Bay and Newfound. The weather was great, rain every day for a few minutes, which we loved. The beaches and snorkeling were excellent. We used Landlubbers Logistics for provisioning prior to our arrival and lasagna dinners from Chef Tony for our arrival day dinner. We went out fishing on Justfishstjohn and caught Mahi and tuna which fed us 3 nights. We used Island Baby for our supplies for the 2 year old. We will definitely be back to Hakuna Matata! Best 2 weeks of luxury living!
Response from VrboOwner on 18 June 2024
Thank you for sharing your stay with us at Hakuna Matata. We look forward to your next visit.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

No Worries!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Property beautiful and private. Great location. Recommend pin location of Hakuna Matata on your cell phone so can return easily from excursions. Have greeter review instructions for oven use. One bathroom needed to be cleaned and sink drain sluggish 2nd floor guest bedroom. Driving on island is an experience.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Paradise Twice

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Stepping into the villa, I was captivated by its elegance and tranquil surroundings. The beautiful home was spotlessly clean, ensuring a comfortable and enjoyable stay. As a returning guest, the familiarity and warm hospitality made it feel like a cherished home away from home. From the stunning views to the thoughtful touches, every moment spent there was pure joy. Saying goodbye was bittersweet, but I knew I'd return for another great vacation at this wonderful villa.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Hakuna Matata 2.0

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Our 2nd stay here and it was even better than our
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Hakuna Matata Villa

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: My husband and I stayed at Hakuna Matata Villa in 2013. It was just the two of us and we loved this beautiful home! This time we invited family and friends and they now know how magical the villa and St. John are. Thank you for having us a second time! The views at Hakuna Matata are amazing. We all miss having views for morning coffee.
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