At this villa you'll be within a 15-minute walk of Virgin Islands Coral Reef National Monument and 2.8 km (1.7 mi) from Rendezvous Bay. .Villa features a private pool, a washing machine and 3 bathrooms. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. A balcony, a TV and a coffee/tea maker are also available.
Virgin Islands National Park - 15 min drive - 7.2 km
Trunk Bay - 29 min drive - 11.6 km
Getting around
St. Thomas (SPB-St. Thomas Seaplane Base) - 70 min drive
Restaurants
Shambles - 18 min drive
Trunk Bay Beach Bar - 28 min drive
Woody's Seafood Saloon - 17 min drive
The Windmill Bar - 18 min drive
The Longboard - 17 min drive
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Elysium Villa | Secluded Ocean Views, Private Pool
Summary:
A beautiful example of Caribbean architecture, Elysium Villa is a private island retreat located on the south shore in the quiet community of Fish Bay.
The villa offers sweeping ocean views, swaying palms, gentle trade winds, and clear night skies, creating a peaceful and immersive island setting.
Just a short drive from Cruz Bay and the pristine beaches of the National Park, Elysium is ideally suited for honeymooners, couples, or small families seeking a more relaxed and private escape.
Enjoy panoramic ocean views from the coral stone sun deck, which surrounds an exceptionally private pool designed for both relaxation and quiet seclusion.
The Space:
Elysium Villa is thoughtfully designed for a seamless and elevated island experience.
The main level features an open-concept layout with a fully equipped kitchen, dining area, living space, and a full bath, all flowing out to an outdoor dining and seating area perfect for relaxing or entertaining.
On the pool level, you will find two spacious king en-suite bedrooms. Each suite is equipped with air conditioning, individual climate controls, and ceiling fans to create a comfortable and breezy Caribbean atmosphere.
The kitchen is well appointed for both casual meals and more elevated dining at home.
Beach essentials: Only Beach Towels, Beach Chairs, and Coolers are provided. Snorkel gear, beach tents, and umbrellas are not included and can be rented locally if desired.
Guest Access:
Check-in arrangements are tailored to your group size, arrival time, and familiarity with the island.
A BOOKVI greeter will meet you at the villa to welcome you, provide a brief tour, and answer any questions about the home. They will also share local insights on groceries, restaurants, beaches, and help you get settled in with ease.
The Neighborhood:
Fish Bay is a quiet residential neighborhood located about a 15-minute drive from Cruz Bay, offering a peaceful retreat from the energy of town.
Elysium Villa is set in a tranquil setting, ideal for those looking to relax while still being within easy reach of restaurants, shops, and beaches. The neighborhood is great for walking and running, with several flat roads and scenic surroundings.
Reef Bay Beach is also accessible from the area and is featured in the National Park beach guide for those looking to explore beyond the more frequented spots.
Getting Around:
BOOKVI highly recommends renting a 4-wheel drive vehicle to comfortably navigate St. John’s terrain.
We’re happy to share a list of trusted local rental companies, as well as a selection of villa vehicles that may be available for your stay.
Please reach out to the BOOKVI team for options and availability.
Other Things to Note:
To finalize your reservation, all guests will receive a rental agreement for signature.
Once your flights are booked, please share your arrival details so we can coordinate a smooth check-in experience.
Our team is happy to assist with private transportation, boat charters, taxi service, private chefs, spa services, and other special arrangements.
In the lead-up to your stay, you will receive a series of emails from our Guest Team to help with planning and key details for your arrival.
Interaction with Guests:
Elysium Villa is professionally managed by BOOKVI, a full-service island hospitality team dedicated to elevating your stay.
We are readily available to assist with everything from dinner reservations and boat or fishing charters to inter-island excursions and beach gear rentals.
Our team is also on call to promptly address any maintenance needs or questions during your stay.
Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
First aid kit
Fire extinguisher
General
Garden
Property does not allow children
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 25
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Rules
Please inquire about Children under 12
Pets
No pets allowed
Children and extra beds
This property does not allow children.
Note from host: The villa is not suitable for children because ...
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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 and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit in all accommodation.
Property is also known as
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Frequently asked questions
Are there any beaches close to Elysium Villa | Secluded Ocean Views, Private Pool?
The closest beach to Elysium Villa | Secluded Ocean Views, Private Pool is Sapphire Beach (9.5 km).
Does Elysium Villa | Secluded Ocean Views, Private Pool have a pool?
Elysium Villa | Secluded Ocean Views, Private Pool has a pool and a communal pool.
Is there a private hot tub at Elysium Villa | Secluded Ocean Views, Private Pool?
No, but there is a private pool.
Is there a free airport shuttle available at Elysium Villa | Secluded Ocean Views, Private Pool?
No, Elysium Villa | Secluded Ocean Views, Private Pool does not offer an airport shuttle service.
What time are check-in & check-out at Elysium Villa | Secluded Ocean Views, Private Pool?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.
Are pets allowed at Elysium Villa | Secluded Ocean Views, Private Pool?
No, pets are not allowed.
Elysium Villa | Secluded Ocean Views, Private Pool Reviews
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 27 reviews
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10/10
Cleanliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
allen r.
7 Mar 2026
Liked: Cleanliness
The house was well appointed and as advertised. Beautiful setting and very relaxing. Would definitely rent it again. Our greeter Henrietta was fabulous.
allen r.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026
10/10 Excellent
Maggi M.
22 July 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
The villa was perfect for my husband and I and our teen daughters. A great base to explore the island, then come back to lounge by the pool. The concierge service was amazingly helpful!
Maggi M.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Kyle G.
28 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful villa in St. John
We loved our stay over Memorial Day weekend. The views were incredible and everything was as listed.
Kyle G.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Tyler H., Pittsfield, NH
4 Apr 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect
The perfect getaway! Private villa with great views and very well stocked. Great communication with management company as well. Would go back in a heartbeat, thank you!
Tyler H.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Lori O.
4 Mar 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Friends getaway
We LOVED our villa on St John. It was perfectly situated high on the hill overlooking Fish Bay. The views from the patio of the sunset were breathtaking. The villa was fully stocked with anything you would need from cooking utensils and cloth napkins to bug spray and sunscreen. The concierge service was an added bonus. Jennifer escorted us to the villa personally and was super helpful getting us situated. The concierge service was helpful but not overwhelming. The rooms were comfortable . We slept so well! The island lost power
Lori O.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025
10/10 Excellent
Michelle W.
16 Feb 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Great property
We had a great time. The house was very well stocked with everything we could need. We had great views of the sunset. The management company did a great job communicating with us and answering any questions we had. We would stay here again.
Michelle W.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025
8/10 Good
Verified traveller
29 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful views
The house has beautiful views and a very nice main living space and upper deck area. Note that the bedrooms are below the main living space and only accessible from the outdoors. This didn’t work well for us with small children. The property management company was very helpful in finding us something more suitable for our family.
Verified traveller
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023
10/10 Excellent
brian l.
27 Apr 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great house!
Not too far from the action in Cruz Bay, but far enough for peace and quiet. Very clean, well stocked and appointed kitchen. Having the pool was great on hot days. Brandon and Jennifer are very responsive and accommodating. Thank you!
brian l.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024
10/10 Excellent
Luke D.
24 Apr 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Paradise!
Elysium Villa was such a perfect location for our stay on St. John with our teenage sons. There was plenty of room for all of us to spread out but wonderful common areas as well. We were so impressed by the home! It was super clean and such a relaxing place to stay. The pool was wonderful. We mostly used it later in day or for nighttime swims. The kitchen was well equipped and we used the gas grill many nights as well as blender to make painkillers. The host also provided beach towels, beach chairs, and coolers which was fabulous for all our beach days. We packed a picnic lunch every day.
A few things to note about the property but we think these are covered by the listing. There's many outdoor stairs so be aware if traveling with younger children or people with mobility issues. The layout of the home is an upside house with all rooms only accessible externally. Turning onto the driveway is a steep corner and the new Jeeps don't have a good turning circle so you have to back up to clear the corner.
The host was incredibly attentive with any questions we had and answered in minutes. They were also willing to book any tours or excursions on our behalf. We had such an amazing visit to St. John. We are eager to return to Elysium as soon as we can. A brilliant family holiday with nature as the focus.
Luke D.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024
10/10 Excellent
Kelly V.
6 Aug 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Outstanding!
Our family stayed 8 nights at Elysium & enjoyed every moment of our stay.
My husband and two boys, ages 16 & 19, used the trail to Fish Bay to fly fish every morning & evening. While they fished in the early morning, I swam laps in the pool, prepared breakfast in the well-stocked kitchen & readied materials for our afternoons of swimming & snorkeling at different North Shore beaches. (The cays at Trunk Bay & Cinnamon Bay, & Waterlemon Cay were our favorite snorkeling spots). We ended many evenings swimming in the private pool.
The property has beach chairs & coolers for guests to use. Since some beaches are more secluded & without amenities, having coolers to pack food & drinks for the day was helpful.
This property is high on a hill with breathtaking views.
Fish Bay is murkier than those on the North Shore. However, my husband & kids felt safe wading knee to waist deep in the water to fly fish & weren't bothered by any little sharks they came into contact with. They wish they would have brought a steel liter. Any sharks they did catch sliced right through their lines (and there aren't any bait & tackle shops, so bring what you need from home). Mary Creek was another favorite fishing spot.
To find the trail to Fish Bay, walk down the driveway & continue down the street. The entry to the unmarked trail is across the street from one of the first houses on the right. The trail and the beach are really rocky, so closed-toe hiking sandals would work better than flip-flops.
Kelly V.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023
8/10 Good
Melissa D.
3 June 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Paradise Found!
Our family of five stayed at Elysium this week and very much enjoyed this home. It was the perfect size for the 5 of us, two adults and three kids/teens. The view was PERFECT, it is a quiet neighborhood and everything we needed was provided. The managements company, BOOKVI, was attentive, communicated well and offered us any assistance we needed during our stay. We had no issues with the home or property other than a minor plumbing problem that they offered to fix immediately. We loved having a private pool to relax in after a day at the beach. It's in a great location, just about 15 minutes from Cruz Bay and not far from the other locations on the island that we visited. I have already recommended this property to friends that saw my posts and pictures on social media. We would definitely stay here again!
Melissa D.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
8/10 Good
Susan G.
30 May 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Comfortable stay
Very nice house, refreshing pool, excellent check in process…..beautiful sunset too!
Susan G.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023
10/10 Excellent
Trudi L.
26 Apr 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect for 2 couples
Overall the property was exactly as listed. The team was very responsive to any questions.
The approach to the villa was a challenge but all roads in St. John are a challenge.
It was a great stay!
Trudi L.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023
10/10 Excellent
Jim Y.
18 Apr 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Birthday Visit
This was our sixth trip to St John. We usually stay at another villa but it has gotten too expensive so Elysium was a perfect alternative. A nice and quiet location with great sunsets. The home was spotless which was very important to us. We loved taking dips in the sparkling pool after a day of tooling around the island. Brandon met us at Starfish Market and guided us to the home and gave a quick tour. We had surprise visitors. A gray tabby stopped by one morning. We named him Johnny Cakes. We fed him a little and he came back and brought his friend/brother who we named Conch Fritter. Seeing we missed our fur baby back home it was nice to see them. If you don’t like cats not to worry. They don’t stick around long. The wildlife on Fish Bay was a great surprise. We saw a Red Ibis, a Hawk stopped by a lot, the Iguanas and we also had a deer visit the last morning. Thanks for letting us borrow your home for a week. We will be back!
Jim Y.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
10/10 Excellent
Grace Ann B., New York, New York USA
3 Apr 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect paradise
Awesome house and location. Even More beautiful in person. Property manager east to communicate with. No problems ! Will definitely return.
Grace Ann B.
Stayed 13 nights in Mar 2023
10/10 Excellent
Shawn G.
18 Mar 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Elysium review
Very well kept home. No problems with electricity or WiFi!
Had hot water for showers all of the time!
Enjoyed our week and had no issues!
Thank you.
The view from the house is breathtaking. Loved the sunsets, the feeling of being able to escape winter, and spend great time with friends. A bit off the main path, but they met us at the ferry and led us to the house.
Tyler & Canda C.
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2023
10/10 Excellent
Dana W.
22 Jan 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Elysium Stay
The property was beautiful! The whole process went well from start to finish. Questions were answered quickly. I would definitely hook from this company again!
Dana W.
Stayed 11 nights in Jan 2023
10/10 Excellent
Kurt S.
11 Dec 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Paradise in paradise
The property had everything you needed to feel at home and all luxury you get at a resort. Beautiful place!
Kurt S.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022
10/10 Excellent
Richard R.
23 Nov 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet and Comfortable
The villa was just as it was described. No surprises which is nice when your on vacation. The villa was clean and we found everything that we needed was there. I would stay there again if we return to St. John.
Richard R.
Stayed 10 nights in Nov 2022
10/10 Excellent
Brian B.
15 Aug 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing view
The property was very nice, the view was amazing. Brandon was spot on with his recommendations. We spent a couple days just lounging around the poor. Every place you go on the island was a picture.
Brian B.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022
10/10 Excellent
Terri F., Belmont, NC
29 May 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful private villa on Fish Bay with great views!
Elysium Villa is beautiful, peaceful and private. It is very comfortable and has fantastic views of the bay and ocean. It has everything you need whether headed to the beaches or relaxing at home. Beach chairs, towels and coolers are provided for outings. Comfortable lounging, books and even a yoga mat are provided for quiet time at home. The private pool is inviting and ready anytime!
Getting to the villa takes you over some hilly and winding roads (which is true of most roads on St. John). It takes about 15 minutes to get into town at Cruz Bay and another 15 - 20 minutes beyond that to the north shore beaches. It is worth the drive though to arrive back to your beautiful villa. The staff at Book VI are very helpful and accommodating to ensure a fantastic experience on St. John. We highly recommend Elysium Villa and Book VI.
Terri F.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022
10/10 Excellent
Alicia S., Seymour, CT
5 May 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing!
We really enjoyed our stay! It was myself, my fiancé and the in-laws. The house was clean and well maintained. We weren’t aware, but the house is split into two floors. The bedrooms on the lower level. Which was completely fine and apparently normal for the island! Each bedroom has an on suite and ample closet/ dresser space. The other full bath is on the main living level. Wifi works best on the main level. Excellent views of the bay from both levels. The pool area was perfect and the laundry area just another level down from there. The kitchen was equipped with everything we needed! We did have two meals at home. The Starfish Market has everything you need and we were impressed with both the produce and meat section. The grill is newer and worked great although the drain pan hadn’t been cleaned (there was a little bit of a fire going on). The oven was not working but the stove worked just fine. You will most definitely need a car. The location of the home is VERY much off the beaten path (bear right at the mermaid. IYKYK). We went to three restaurants for dinner and from some grace of God, we chose the best on the island! 1864, La Tapa and Lime Inn. We HIGHLY recommend. Brandon was very responsive with booking questions. If you’re interested, you can have grocery delivery scheduled for your arrival date. I would recommend 2 weeks in advance. Brandon can give you the info. Dabney met us at the dock, brought us to the car rental, then we followed her to the house for the grand tour and she was awesome. Overall great experience and would definitely recommend!