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Cruz Views - Destiny - Come relax in these chairs - it is your 'Destiny'!

Cruz Views - Destiny - Come relax in these chairs - it is your 'Destiny'!

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Imagine yourself sitting here, enjoying your view and your “destiny” (Dec. 2018)
Imagine yourself sitting here, enjoying your view and your “destiny” (Dec. 2018)
Outdoor dining
The stairs lead to your Destiny...the corner condo on the far right
The shared pool deck has a covered gazebo.

Overview of Cruz Views - Destiny - Come relax in these chairs - it is your 'Destiny'!

Reviews
9.6 out of 10 Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 460 sq m

Popular amenities

  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space
  • Ocean viewOcean viewOcean view

Explore the area

Cruz Bay, St. John
  • Popular LocationCruz Bay Beach10 min walk
  • Popular LocationHoneymoon Beach5 min drive
  • Popular LocationTrunk Bay14 min drive
  • AirportSt. Thomas (STT-Cyril E. King)66 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
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining Area

About this property

Cruz Views - Destiny - Come relax in these chairs - it is your 'Destiny'!

Destiny (#4) is a 2- bedroom, 1-bath condo (2nd bedroom - loft style with 2 twin beds) in our lovely little condo resort of Cruz Views. At Cruz Views there are only 10 units; 5 units have 1 bedroom/1 bath and the other five have two bedrooms/1 bath, with the second bedroom being a loft bedroom with a ships ladder access. Destiny is an oversized corner unit that is located on the upper level, above and to the left of the pool. When Cruz Views was built the private lender had the first choice of all 10 units and he choose Destiny, for its great location, excellent views and its total privacy on the east deck. The fabulous views include Cruz Bay, St. James, St. Thomas and other islands. At around 6 PM every night you get treated to a spectacular Caribbean sunset in the early evening, and later on the lights of St. Thomas and other islands twinkle in the distant sky. We frequently walk into town to dine at one of Cruz Bays superb restaurants, for it's an an easy 1/2 mile downhill walk into Cruz Bay. Sometimes we walk back to Destiny (all uphill), and sometimes we get lazy and a take a two minute cab ride. Either way, it's always a huge delight to return to our lovely home and sit on the deck and enjoy another peaceful St. John night, with the lights of St Thomas where we like to view them, across the sea in the western sky.

The interior of Destiny has a floor plan similar to the other 2 bedroom Cruz Views units with the living, dining and kitchen areas on the first floor, the master bedroom and bath on the 2nd floor, and the loft bedroom on the 3rd floor. Destiny has an a/c unit in both bedrooms, so even the loft bedroom stays cool. The kitchen is well equipped and there's everything you need for dining, including a gas grill on the pool deck below you. We stay at Destiny as much as we can so we're always thinking about ways to make our island home more comfortable and enjoyable. We also spend a lot of our own time doing hands on maintenance because we want the same for our guests as we like for ourselves - an attractive, well maintained and well cared for vacation home.

Property manager

Caribbean Villas of St. John
Premier Host
Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Ocean view
Barbecue grill

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 recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

St. John

Located in St. John, this condo is near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Virgin Islands National Park and Honeymoon Beach. Jet skiing, kayaking and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails nearby.

What's nearby

  • Battery - 10 min walk
  • Cruz Bay Beach - 10 min walk
  • Virgin Islands National Park - 11 min walk
  • Honeymoon Beach - 5 min drive
  • Trunk Bay - 14 min drive

Getting around

  • St. Thomas (SPB-St. Thomas Seaplane Base) - 58 min drive

Restaurants

  • High Tide Bar & Seafood Grill - 10 min walk
  • Cruz Bay Landing - 9 min walk
  • Beach Bar - 12 min walk
  • Lovango Rum Bar - 12 min walk
  • Tap & Still - 8 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Cruz Views - Destiny - Come relax in these chairs - it is your 'Destiny'! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Cruz Views - Destiny - Come relax in these chairs - it is your 'Destiny'!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cruz Views - Destiny - Come relax in these chairs - it is your 'Destiny'!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Cruz Views - Destiny - Come relax in these chairs - it is your 'Destiny'! located?

Situated near the beach, this condo is within a 15-minute walk of Battery and Virgin Islands National Park. St. John Spice and Cruz Bay Beach are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wow
What a fabulous view with amazing sunsets! Enjoyed going to the beaches and coming back for a swim in the pool! Kitchen is well equipped. Delores and staff attentive and answered all are questions promptly! Shawn was very helpful, meet us at the ferry dock and helped navigate to the villa. We are looking forward to returning to villa Destiny!
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Place
Great place. Easy to reach, easy into town. Great views. Very clean. Cute shower.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nathan W., Decatur, AL

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great spot
Nice little condo just outside the main bustle of Cruz Bay. Quiet but less than a minute in to the round about. Loft bedroom is really nice if you have kids old enough to use them. View is fantastic and you're far enough up the hillside to you get a constant breeze and a small temperature drop.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jill C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing!!
This condo was wonderful. Plenty of space for the 4 of us. The loft area was challenging to get up to but my 18 and 21 year olds were easily able to get up the ladder. Once in the loft, the space was great. The entire condo was very clean and functional. Great kitchen area and balcony. The location of the unit was 1/2 mile from the town. We were able to walk to and from town but the walk up the hill is very challenging and we are in great shape. The hill's incline was very steep so I would advise walking to town and then taking a taxi if it's night time. My daughter is a college athlete and she used the hill for training purposes!! The street was very quiet so it's very safe to walk on. I would absolutely stay at this place again.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

David F., Raleigh nc

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing Stay!!!!!!!!!
Wow...Two words..."THE VIEW" . But also the pool at night. This is a great property close to town, amazing views, amazing private decks. My only recommendation is that you need a car for this property, but I think you need one on St. John anyway. Also for this specific unit the 2nd bedroom has a ladder to access which we loved and my 10 year old had no problem navigating. 1st room is easy access. Loved the relaxed beach vibe furnishings. Would stay again in a second!
Stayed 11 nights in Dec 2022

About the host

Hosted by Caribbean Villas of St. John

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We came to St. John during a vacation to St. Thomas in the early 1980’s. The natural beauty and laid back character of St. John started our love affair with the island. Our next visit brought us to Cruz Views shortly after they were built. We began returning year after year. In the early years Cruz Views had no phone, TV or AC and screen windows had louvered shutters to keep the rain out. We loved the fresh air and the sounds of nature. By a stroke of good fortune we were able to purchase Destiny (CV4) in 1997. Interestingly, we had never rented this unit and had never even been inside it. The entire purchase took place via phone conversations, mail and newly emerging email. The closing took place in St. Thomas and we allowed our realtor to represent us as we could not be there. The purchase proceeded without a hitch and in October we arrived to see our new home. We had always stayed in lower units and we were immediately “blown away” by the view from our upper unit. Unfortunately, the unit needed a lot of TLC so we spent our first week painting walls, replacing beds etc. We began to visit to our new home several times a year and with each visit we were able to make additional improvements. The trick with ownership is figuring out how to combine work with pleasure. Fortunately, Judy and I enjoy working on our unit as much as enjoying the island.

For additional questions on our beautiful home please call our representatives at Caribbean Villas of St John. Their sales office is located in the states and if you would like to speak with a "live" person (M-F, 9-5 EST), give them a call! They are ready to answer your questions and make your reservation. 800 338-0987 and 207 510-6300. Once you arrive on St John, their local office staff will meet you and will be your on island hosts. "You've got friends on the island," who are ready to assist you in any way they can!

Why they chose this property

CV4 is well suited to people with tastes like ours. We installed air conditioning in 2007 in a way that did not impinge on the existing windows. Being an end unit, we get wonderful natural ventilation from the trade winds and we wanted to preserve this wonderful feature. We have two decks. A private tree lined side deck for sunning and a shaded front deck for sipping drinks and enjoying the view. You will find our unit is just steps from the pool and that the pool is kept crystal clear without the use of chlorine.

What makes this property unique

Although the pool is not large by stateside standards it is never crowded and a great place to meet interesting people. Because our front deck overlooks the pool we found it a perfect place to keep an eye on our kids when they were in the pool. The view from our unit is among the best on the island with the shimmering turquoise water of Pillsbury Sound during the day, breathtaking sunsets in the evening and twinkling lights from St. Thomas at night. The beaches of St. John are like no others. Most are in coves protected from the surf. The sand is velvety soft and the warm water is crystal clear. Another plus for Destiny is its proximity to the restaurants and shops in nearby Cruz Bay. Although a short walk, you pay a little for your great views by having to walk up the hill to get home. You can always get a taxi to get back. A feature we particularly like about Destiny is the view of the ferries as they come and go. We can watch for a ferry to arrive and go and board it. We enjoy sharing “our place in the sun” with our guests and are delighted to get such positive reviews and so many returnees.

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