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La Collina - Relax on your deck & watch the amazing sunsets! Pool & a/c!

La Collina - Relax on your deck & watch the amazing sunsets! Pool & a/c!

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Your view from the pool overlooks Great Cruz Bay & St Thomas. Stunning.
A gorgeous LaCollina sunset over Great Cruz Bay Harbor
The midday view is almost as beautiful as the evening sunset
You should be relaxing here at La Collina.
Your pool deck has plenty of seating to relax in the sun & shade

Overview of La Collina - Relax on your deck & watch the amazing sunsets! Pool & a/c!

Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 9242 sq m

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • BarBarBar

Explore the area

Map
Great Cruz Bay, St. John
  • Popular LocationCruz Bay Beach9 min drive
  • Popular LocationHoneymoon Beach9 min drive
  • Popular LocationTrunk Bay18 min drive
  • AirportSt. Thomas (STT-Cyril E. King)68 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

4 bathrooms

Lower level left guest bedroom

Toilet · Shower only

Lower level right guest bedroom

Toilet · Shower only

Upper Left Master Bedroom

Toilet · Shower only

Upper Right Master Bedroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining Area

About this property

La Collina - Relax on your deck & watch the amazing sunsets! Pool & a/c!

La Collina is an appealing 4 bedroom 4 bath private home with a pool. The spacious design consists of two levels, the main level includes the great room and two master bedrooms and the lower level houses the two additional guest bedrooms.

The centerpiece of the main level is the great room with its open floor plan and 30 foot cathedral ceilings, stone walls and screened sliding glass doors that open on to a partially covered deck in the center, with sunning areas on either side. The kitchen, living and dining areas are comfortably furnished and look out to the stunning views of Great Cruz Bay Harbor. By day, you will enjoy watching the boats glide by and in the evenings, the sunsets and twinkling lights of St Thomas, are not be missed.

The two master bedrooms (with a/c) are located on opposite sides of the great room, to ensure privacy, and both open on to the upper deck. The two lower level guest bedrooms (with a/c) are accessed by an exterior staircase and are located on the far right of the villa.

The renovated pool and pool deck are located on the left side of the property, this tropical oasis includes ocean views, beautiful palm trees and colorful landscaping, making this a wonderful place to relax, ‘catch some rays’ and cool off with a refreshing swim.

No matter the number of people in your party, from a couple wanting some alone time to families and couples traveling together, you are sure to enjoy your stay at La Collina.

La Collina enjoys a quiet, peaceful and semi-private hillside location above Great Cruz Bay-Harbor, with excellent views of the harbor, distant islands and the Caribbean Sea. The south-southwest orientation of La Collina provides sun all day, spectacular sunset views in the early evening, and the twinkling lights of other islands after dark. It is an easy 6-minute drive to the restaurants, supermarkets and shops of Cruz Bay.
Living & Dining: The living room includes 30-foot cathedral ceiling, interior stone walls, tiled floors and comfortable rattan furniture creating a very classic and handsome tropical living space. For those times you want to catch your favorite TV show or sports game there is a flat screen TV with cable available for your viewing pleasure. A second living area is located on your covered deck; make your favorite cocktail, bring some munchies, and enjoy a front row seat to the fiery sunsets while looking out over the horizon.

La Collina enjoys several spacious dining areas, the interior teak dining room table seats 8, while the outside rattan table seats 6 -8 or for a casual lunch, you can dine at the table for 4 on the pool deck. No matter where you choose to dine, you will enjoy the beautiful harbor views.

Kitchen: The gorgeous kitchen has bamboo cabinetry made by a local craftsman and is accented with granite counter tops, stainless steel appliances including a French door refrigerator, gas stove and oven, dishwasher, microwave and drip coffee maker. In addition, the kitchen is fully stocked with cooking and dining implements.

Bedroom Details: The two main level master bedrooms are located on opposite sides of the great room. Each bedroom is air-conditioned and includes a king bed, a flat screen cable TV, a walk-in closet and a private en-suite bath with tiled shower. Both bedrooms have screened sliding glass doors that open on to the spacious upper deck and both enjoy views of Great Cruz Bay. The two guest bedrooms are located on the lower level and are accessed by an exterior staircase. Each guest bedroom is air-conditioned and includes a queen bed, flat screen cable TV and private en-suite bath with tiled shower.

Property manager

Owner/Property Manager
Premier Host
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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
A Terms and Conditions Information sheet will be sent with the confirmation

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

St. John

Located in St. John, this villa is near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Virgin Islands National Park and Honeymoon Beach. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and ecotours.
Map
Great Cruz Bay, St. John

What's nearby

  • Virgin Islands National Park - 6 min drive
  • Cruz Bay Beach - 9 min drive
  • Honeymoon Beach - 9 min drive
  • Trunk Bay - 18 min drive
  • Cinnamon Bay Beach - 20 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • High Tide Bar & Seafood Grill - 6 min drive
  • Cruz Bay Landing - 6 min drive
  • Beach Bar - 6 min drive
  • Lovango Rum Bar - 6 min drive
  • Tap & Still - 6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does La Collina - Relax on your deck & watch the amazing sunsets! Pool & a/c! have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is La Collina - Relax on your deck & watch the amazing sunsets! Pool & a/c! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at La Collina - Relax on your deck & watch the amazing sunsets! Pool & a/c!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at La Collina - Relax on your deck & watch the amazing sunsets! Pool & a/c!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is La Collina - Relax on your deck & watch the amazing sunsets! Pool & a/c! located?

Situated near the beach, this villa is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Chocolate Hole Beach and 1.5 mi (2.3 km) from Virgin Islands National Park. Great Cruz Bay and Chocolate Hole are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Chris C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gorgeous Sunsets
My family and I stayed 2 weeks over the Holiday. Excellent location just 5 minute drive to Cruz Bay (downtown and ferry). Definitely recommend renting jeep through the property management company. The pool was a relaxing place to unwind and recharge while the more adventurous explored every beach and reef of the island. Highly recommended from a regular Caribbean traveler.
Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

SUZANNE R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
80th Birthday Celebration
La Collina was an amazing property. The house was beautiful and well appointed, and the view was incredible. Would stay there again.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marcia F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet Retreat
Just on the edge of town, off the main road, so little to no traffic. Beautiful view of Great Cruz Bay and Westin resort. All bedrooms have individual AC units, full bathrooms, large beds and very spacious! Large kitchen/living/dining room. The host has provided nearly everything you would need to prepare and serve meals. Beach chairs, beach towels, a cooler are all provided, making your stay all the more enjoyable. The pool is perfect for evening dips and just congregating with your group. The steps to the main level are steep. But, there are 2 parking areas, up top and on the lower level. Plenty of parking for 2 or 3 vehicles. This was our first ever vacation away from home. And La Colinna provided all of the comforts of home! Also, Kay is AMAZING! She was available to answer questions during our stay. Even checked in on us to see if we were enjoying ourselves!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vince J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Stay in St. John
My family enjoyed our stay at La Collina for a week in July. The property is located above the Westin Resort and has great views of the ocean. The home has 2 master suites on the main floor and the pool is adjacent to the home. On the below level, there are 2 separate guest suites each with their own bathroom. The air conditioning worked well in all of the rooms. The large room in between the 2 master suites is not air conditioned but there are plenty of fans to make it more comfortable. You can't beat the location to the downtown area and the beaches.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sherri S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Oasis!!!
Wonderful view, amazing plants and animals! Perfect setup for the 5 of us!!! Kitchen was great porch and pool perfect!!! Thank you so much!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

About the host

Hosted by Owner/Property Manager

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We bought our beautiful La Collina villa in 1999, not long after our first vacation visit to St. John. We had been spending winter vacations in the Caribbean for about twenty years, but we’ve never bothered to visit another Caribbean island since having that first St. John experience. A small island with no airport and only a couple of large resorts, we share it mainly with other families who rent or own a villa. True, some visitors come over for the day from St. Thomas, a 20 minute ferry ride, and they spend their time mainly at Trunk Bay, famous for its underwater snorkel trail. St. John has an amazing variety of beaches: some great for snorkeling, some great for body surfing, some great for trails leading in to tropical forests or over rocky cliffs, and some great simply for sunning with a book. Downtown St. John is Cruz Bay, a port with the ferry dock, sleepy and quaint like a 1940s Bogart movie during the day, and lively at night with music and laughter coming from the many excellent restaurants. Oh, did we tell you that three quarters of the island is a US National Park?
Also, in case you missed this, in 2014 we made some really major improvements in LaCollina that we feel make a huge difference in it's overall livability, including a totally new kitchen and entirely new bathrooms for the two master baths. We also ripped out the old tile in the great room and replaced it with a handsome new marble floor.

Why they chose this property

La Collina (Italian for hill) sits on top of Roman Hill, set away from the dirt road that circles the top of the hill. While only a minute from Route 104, and thus a quick five minutes to the main shopping area (Starfish at Marketplace), no road noise can be heard from La Collina. The villa is high above Great Cruz Bay (not to be confused with downtown Cruz Bay), and the view is spectacular. The villa looks west from the deck, so there are beautiful sunsets (and rainbows when light morning or afternoon showers briefly pass by), and night scenes with the sparkling lights of nearby St. Thomas. The villa was built by a local who appreciated the traditional Caribbean style: thick walls to make it cool inside even with the A/C off, beautiful gray stone work on the living room walls, monster wooden hurricane doors, whitewashed outside to reflect the heat, and a red tile roof. A huge deck stretches the length of the villa, and what a deck! Always with a cool breeze, one half is covered, and we eat all meals there. The two ends of the deck are uncovered, good for sunning, and right off the two master bedrooms.

What makes this property unique

La Collina is on a big lot loaded with flowers, papaya trees, and a crushed stone path leading through them, along which one can see hummingbirds. Two kestrels (native to these islands) roost in our trees at night. There are two bedrooms on the lower level, good for privacy.
We think you will love La Collina and St. John. Our family does, and they weep when it’s time to leave.

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