A very special condominium just minutes from Cruz Bay!

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the view from El Nido's living room, kitchen/dining area and deck.

Welcome to El Nido, a wonderful Caribbean home!

open concept of the living room, kitchen and dining area

dedicated wifi and cable TV are here for you to enjoy

cozy and comfortable with an awesome view

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location
Host

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 277 sq m

Popular amenities

Pool

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Free WiFi

Washer

Dryer

Check out the area

St. John, St John

Cruz Bay Beach7 min drive
Honeymoon Beach7 min drive
Trunk Bay12 min drive
St. Thomas (STT-Cyril E. King)63 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom

1 Double Futon and 1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

El Nido is our home away from home, and we love the time we get to spend here when we can. With cathedral ceilings throughout and very tastefully decorated with lots of teak furniture and original artwork, El Nido is the definition of a relaxed stay on St. John. A fully stocked kitchen with new appliances and everything you'll need for your stay is here. One large bedroom with air conditioning allows for two adults to live comfortably. Being on the third floor allows for gorgeous views of the Caribbean Sea and Little St. James and Pillsbury Sound. The Caneel Bay trail is literally steps away which connects to the National Park trail system and will take you to Cruz Bay, the north shore beaches and all of the National Park trails.
We know you'll enjoy staying here as much as we do!

Property manager

Glenn Grillo

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Pool

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Ocean view

Pool

Kitchen

Washer

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Adults only

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 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

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

St. John

Located in St. John, this condo is on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Virgin Islands National Park and Honeymoon Beach. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

St. John, St John

What's nearby

Virgin Islands National Park - 11 min walk
Caneel Bay Beach - 20 min walk
Cruz Bay Beach - 7 min drive
Honeymoon Beach - 7 min drive
Trunk Bay - 12 min drive

Getting around

St. Thomas (SPB-St. Thomas Seaplane Base) - 59 min drive

Restaurants

High Tide Bar & Seafood Grill - 4 min drive
Cruz Bay Landing - 3 min drive
Beach Bar - 4 min drive
Lovango Rum Bar - 4 min drive
Tap & Still - 3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does A very special condominium just minutes from Cruz Bay! have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is A very special condominium just minutes from Cruz Bay! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at A very special condominium just minutes from Cruz Bay!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A very special condominium just minutes from Cruz Bay!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is A very special condominium just minutes from Cruz Bay! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this condo is within 1 mi (2 km) of Virgin Islands National Park and Honeymoon Beach. Caneel Bay Beach and Battery are also within 1 mile (2 km).

9.6

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Sherri B.

29 Apr 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Check-in, communication

Great location!

We loved the view, needed a car for sure. Absolutely no communication from host before the stay, pretty stressful. We emailed a few times and even up until an hour before check in no word. He called and said father-in-law passed away so he was sorry. Property manager gave us some money for dinner while cleaning crews cleaned up. Overall great place just stressful at first!

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joe F.

18 Feb 2024

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

February 2024 Stay

First time staying on Cruz Bay side, location was very conveniently located off of Centerline Road. Condo was clean with plenty of space for the two of us. Neighbors and the local animals were slighlty noisy but wasn't a deal breaker. One downside, we put together one of the puzzles and it was missing a couple of pieces, LOL!

Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracey S., Minneapolis, Minnesota

23 Dec 2023

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

Patio with Cruz Bay view, priceless!

This was the perfect home base for us for a week of beach going, snorkeling, and hiking. The patio is very spacious with lovely furniture and a spectacular view. The kitchen is also a huge selling point. While not big, it was better equipped for cooking than any VRBO we’ve ever rented and very functional. We appreciated the adjacent spur trail to the main hiking path and used it often. Thanks to the hosts and Dena the property manager!

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Allison A.

2 Dec 2023

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

Convenient, comfortable condo with spectacular view

The condo had everything we needed for a great home base as we explored the island. We loved relaxing on the porch in the mornings and at sunset.

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Julie M.

23 Nov 2023

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

El Nido

Pros: Beautiful location overlooking the bay. Kitchen is modern and well stocked with all the things we needed to cook. We loved the deck with the chaise lounges. Pool and pool area is nice. Condo was clean. Dena was lovely to deal with. Cons: AC in bedroom was very loud and didn't cool the room much. Mattress and pillows uncomfortable. On one of the beach chairs, the backpack part was ripped and didn't work so we had to carry it. Just be aware there's no dishwasher, and washer dryer is not located in the condo. But honestly it served us well for our trip.

Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2023

About the host

Hosted by Glenn Grillo

After about three years of wondering and hoping we could someday find a place of our own on St. John, an opportunity came up and our dream came true.
Glenn is retired and Debbie is a school teacher which only allows her vacation time during specific times of the year. Unfortunately for now, that only allows us to visit our happy place a couple of times a year.

Why they chose this property

On a stay in March 2019, we met a couple who were the owners of El Nido. They showed us their home and we fell in love with it the minute we saw it. It wasn't available for purchase, but we knew this would be our perfect St. John place. We told the owners that we'd certainly be interested if they were selling and if they'd give us a call first if indeed they were going to sell. Two months later, they called us and here we are. We then knew it was meant to be. We hope you enjoy it as much as we do.