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Private Pool overlooking ocean, large deck on Estate Property. Great Privacy.

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 4167.2 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Private Pool overlooking ocean, large deck on Estate Property. Great Privacy.

The villa has a swimming pool, expanded deck with Pergola, and an outside eating area you can enjoy while looking at the beautiful ocean waters of Hart Bay.

We are located on St. John’s beautiful south shore, Pura Vida (Pure Life), is a beautiful island home and private estate situated on 1.5 acres. The villa is surrounded by a profusion of native landscaping and historical Dutch ruins. Our villa's plateau location makes for lots of lovely island breezes with wonderful ocean views of Hart Bay and Chocolate Hole Bay.

Pura Vida boasts a wonderful floor plan and a downright glorious screened sitting area where you can sit and enjoy a good book or a nap. The two bedroom suites are private and tastefully appointed with all new furnishings and air conditioning for warm nights. Each bedroom has an en suite bathroom with tiled showers and glass walls, which will make you feel right at home.

Great for two couples or a family of four!

An easy drive from town and top-notch beaches, Pura Vida is an excellent choice for experiencing St. John. Returning home after a long day in the sun, you can cool down in the pool, or have a cocktail on the expanded deck, under the Pergola, or relax in the comfortable great room, prepare an island specialty dinner in the fully loaded kitchen, or enjoy a cool drink in the breeze while you watch the beautiful sunsets of St. John before rolling down the hill for a taste of Cruz Bay’s laid back night life.

Explore the 1.5 acres of history on this one-of-a-kind property. Imagine life in the 1700's as you explore the ruins and many fascinating aspects of this property. With a 270 degree view of water, this property is unlike any other.

Sit in the screened porch and watch hummingbirds explore the native vegetation, enjoy the community of iguanas that peacefully traverse the landscape and live in harmony at Pura Vida.

Additionally, the Chocolate Hole Community has a wonderful walking/hiking trail to Hart Bay. Just past our driveway (around the bend) there is a path on the left that will lead you through the canopy of trees to the beach. Take your coffee and stroll through the woods until you reach the beach with it's beautiful gentle breezes.

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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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights
Please leave the house keys in the bowl on the island and leave the door unlocked.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Lost key fee - $50

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 is a carbon monoxide detector 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

This property does not have any lifts
A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

St. John

Located in St. John, this holiday home is on the waterfront. 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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St. John, United States Virgin Islands

What's nearby

  • Rendezvous Bay - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Chocolate Hole - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Chocolate Hole Beach - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Devers Bay - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Great Cruz Bay - 11 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • St. Thomas (SPB-St. Thomas Seaplane Base) - 60 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cruz Bay Landing - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Woody's Seafood Saloon - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Greengo’s - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Longboard - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Sun Dog Cafe - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Private Pool overlooking ocean, large deck on Estate Property. Great Privacy. have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Private Pool overlooking ocean, large deck on Estate Property. Great Privacy.?

As of 31 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Private Pool overlooking ocean, large deck on Estate Property. Great Privacy. on 18 June 2026 start from AU$730, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Private Pool overlooking ocean, large deck on Estate Property. Great Privacy. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Private Pool overlooking ocean, large deck on Estate Property. Great Privacy.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Private Pool overlooking ocean, large deck on Estate Property. Great Privacy.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Private Pool overlooking ocean, large deck on Estate Property. Great Privacy.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Private Pool overlooking ocean, large deck on Estate Property. Great Privacy. located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Chocolate Hole Beach and 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Virgin Islands National Park. Chocolate Hole and Rendezvous Bay 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 8 - Good. 9 out of 124 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 124 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steve R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was great
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

eric f.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
very nice, good location, interesting site history, well stocked. would certainly consider staying their again.
Stayed 11 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patricia S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a fascinating property in a great location! Pura Vida rests on 1.5 acres with many ruins including graves dating back to the mid-1700s! Wish the owners provided info. about the history of this place. The house has been completely redone after the 2017 hurricanes and it is furnished beautifully, kitchen and bathrooms updated and everything very lovely. The house is not fully air conditioned but there are good a/c units in both bedrooms and ceiling fans in bedrooms and living room and screened in porch. A sliding screen door to the deck was missing and that would have created a nice airflow for the main living area which got warm even with windows and front door open and a floor fan in use. Sleeper sofa was not very comfortable but it was nice to have. Kitchen was quite well stocked and there is a nice roomy pantry. Shampoo, soaps and detergents were supplied as were paper towels and tp and cleaning products. Bedding was comfortable in the two bedrooms, nice sheets and towels for bath and beach were supplied. Very nice to have washer and dryer available too. Property manager Jovanna was lovely and responsive. Pool deck is very nice as is the gas Weber grill. The views from the deck are of Hart Bay on one side and Chocolate Hole on the other side. It was a great place for morning coffee and happy hour. Beautiful historic property.
Stayed 21 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lukas S.

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

Quiet comfortable place to stay

One of the best vacation rentals I've ever had - very clean and well equipped for a perfect week on St John.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This property is breathtaking. Beautiful home, beautiful pool, the grounds on the estate were incredible. We spent two hours one day just exploring the property. The property manager, Jovanna was top notch. Immediate response to the very minimal questions we had. We had a rental car and nothing took over 5-10 minutes to reach. Our only problem was figuring out when we can go back! More than likely to this very same property every time.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Craig H.

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

Great vacation

Perfect location and beautiful view
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Phil P.

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

St John’s vacation

Wonderful week in St John. Our accommodation was prefect. Highly recommend it.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Xander A.

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

Really lovely property!!

My wife and I spent a week here and loved it. The pool and view are particularly awesome :)
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

katheen F.

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

Paradise

Clean, spacious, beautifully furnished and fabulous views. We felt like we were in paradise the whole week! Jovanna was a pleasure to deal with and was there for any of our needs. We will be back!!!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth L.

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

Excellent

Excellent
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James F.

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

St John

Nice place, great view, loved the pool.
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Valeria B.

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

Wonderful home!

Beautiful villa, great location, great views, all modern amenities! Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 15 nights in Dec 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christina M.

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

Relaxing vacation

My husband and I recently stayed at Pura Vida. We had a wonderful stay. The property is as described. We found the location convenient. The home was well equipped.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael E.

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

Great house! 2nd bedroom is only accessible from outside.

Great stay. Beautiful property.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rob G.

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

Just what we needed!

This is our second visit to Pura Vida. Beautiful, peaceful, and comfortable. Property managers were very pleasant and responsive. As usual St John did not disappoint. Looking forward to returning next year.
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jack V.

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

Chocolate Hole

We had a wonderful stay! The place was exactly what we were looking for. Nice quiet spot, plenty of privacy, nice view, and the pool was a big plus. Would recommend to anyone.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robin W.

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

Wonderful Place!

Beautiful spacious home overlooking the sea. Well equipped kitchen. Very convenient to get to town or the beach. Would stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janelle R.

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

Perfect Home !

Love St. John and I hope to get this property next time we visit. Everything was lovely!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

peter k.

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

Paradise

House…..comfortable, spacious and peaceful.Location……secluded and close to everything.Exterior……pool and deck; serene, clean and amazing views. Ruins and garden…..Amazing!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angela E.

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

Highly recommended

We enjoyed everything with our stay. The crew was excellent to work with and answered any questions we had. The location was ideal. The house, pool and grounds were impeccably kept up.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Miranda Y.

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

Wonderful

Great location. Views are wonderful. No complaints, we loved it all!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pat L.

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

Living in Paradise

This property is fantastic for 2, 3 or 4 people. Nicely and comfortably decorated. Unbeatable views. Great pool and deck. Well stocked and very nice kitchen. Very clean. Very comfortable beds and furniture. Great location on the island. Host and local property manager are superb. We spent 3 weeks and didn't want to leave. Would definitely come back.
Stayed 23 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bob M.

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

Beautiful property

Our stay at Pura Vida was lovely. The property and house are beautiful, and the views are stunning. Our kids loved having access to a pool and the house had everything we needed to eat in when we wanted to. We hope to come back soon!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Reid J.

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

Chocolate Hole Paradise!

Amazing property and location, close to Cruz Bay, but very private at the same time. We loved the walking trails to Hart Bay and Chocolate Hole! We will certainly be back again!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Timothy M.

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

Beautiful View

My Wife and I throughly enjoyed our stay. The location was close to downtown shopping and restaurants. We visited several beaches with ease and loved returning to the pool at the home to cool off. Highly recommend the home and host.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

About the host

Hosted by John & Maura Kelly

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After finding St. John several years ago on an anniversary trip - and falling in love immediately - we were thrilled to purchase this wonderful and historic home in Chocolate Hole. Our villa is set on an extremely unique piece of property, with tremendous privacy, yet fantastic ocean views as well.

We live in Myrtle Beach, SC and have 8 children together - all 8 are now in college or beyond. We travel to St. John as frequently as we can as this is our favorite place in the world!

We love our Island home and we know you will love it also. We are particularly excited to have built a pool on our property - a dream we've had since purchasing it in 2013.

John & Maura Kelly

Why they chose this property

We chose this property because it is extremely unique for St. John. While all properties are beautiful on this island, this house caught our attention immediately as we drove up the long driveway, past the historic ruins to the expansive yard and surroundings. It is truly a private sanctuary in which to enjoy the island and all it has to offer. Additionally, the location is absolutely ideal for getting to Cruz Bay and the North Shore beaches.

What makes this property unique

The open floor plan is ideal for a gathering or simply relaxing and viewing the ocean. Enjoy the walking trail to Hart Bay. The screened sitting area is ideal for a late afternoon cocktail, for sitting and enjoying a book, or for taking a nice nap while enjoying glorious breezes and viewing the lovely landscaping. It's a very quick trip to Cruz Bay - great for an evening of dinner or activity. The house is equipped with everything you will need for a wonderful vacation - beach chairs, coolers, snorkel equipment, and a fully stocked kitchen in which you can prepare any meal of your choosing.

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