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Outdoor spa tub
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Beach nearby, sun-loungers, beach towels
Property grounds
Exterior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 10260 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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St. John, VI
  • Cruz Bay Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Virgin Islands National Park
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Trunk Bay
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • St. Thomas (STT-Cyril E. King)
    ‪56 min drive‬

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About the area

St. John

A family-friendly stay in St. John awaits you at this villa. Within just a 10-minute stroll, you'll find Hart Bay and Chocolate Hole Beach. .You can enjoy Smart televisions with a DVD player, and villa features a private pool, a washing machine and 4 bathrooms. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. A balcony, a living room and a TV are also available. Housekeeping is available on request.
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What's nearby

  • Chocolate Hole - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Great Cruz Bay - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Cruz Bay Beach - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Virgin Islands National Park - 5 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Trunk Bay - 16 min drive - 6.4 km

Getting around

  • St. Thomas (SPB-St. Thomas Seaplane Base) - 61 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Woody's Seafood Saloon - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Roti King Foodtruck - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Greengo’s - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Sun Dog Cafe - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Snorkels Pool Bar & BBQ - ‬16 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

4 large bedrooms/4 full bathrooms. Pool/Beautiful Ocean views/hot tub. Cruz Bay!

Featured on HGTV’s ‘Caribbean Life’, Meritage Great House has everything you need to experience paradise.
Meritage Great House is situated on a scenic hillside of the very desirable location of Chocolate Hole, Cruz Bay.
Just a short four-minute drive from the ferry dock and downtown Cruz Bay where you can find the best restaurants and shopping on the island.
The house overlooks the Caribbean Ocean which allows you to relax poolside and listen to the surf roll in from Hart Bay Beach which is just a short five-minute car ride down from the house.
Meritage Great House has 4 large, air-conditioned bedrooms each with their own private ensuite bathroom. The 4th bedroom can be either set-up with a king size bed or 2 twin beds, The house has three levels, with bedrooms on each level, allowing for privacy.
The living area and kitchen are on the top deck, fully air conditioned. You can also enjoy the gentle breeze from the Caribbean Ocean. The fully equipped kitchen with Italian granite countertops is a great place to create a feast. Or you may simply want to grill out and enjoy your BBQ by the pool.
Relax on the sundeck around the private pool and wrap around covered decks on two levels, many different gathering places for your group, and secluded places for privacy. Lay in the hammock sipping your favorite cocktail while you watch a dramatic Caribbean sunset.
From the decks, you can see in the distance the islands of St. Croix and St. Thomas which make the perfect spot for morning coffee and pictures with friends & family.

We look forward to hearing from you.
Linda & Randall 🌴🍹🍸

If you need additional space, we also rent out Meritage Cottage separately. listing#35289
Please check our complete details at meritagestjohn. com

Meritage’ is a term created to describe high quality wines made from noble grapes using traditional blending techniques and methods. Meritage wines are red or white wines crafted solely from specific "noble" Bordeaux grape varieties and are considered to be the very best wines of the vintage.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the villa: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Kitchen island
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 4 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking is allowed on the outside covered decks

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • 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)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Unit size: 2,800 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21

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

Rules

Smoking or vaping is not allowed in the house. Failure to comply will result in a $500 fine. Thank You

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is allowed on the outside covered decks

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
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 private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in all accommodation.

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Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to 4 large bedrooms/4 full bathrooms. Pool/Beautiful Ocean views/hot tub. Cruz Bay!?

Yep, 4 large bedrooms/4 full bathrooms. Pool/Beautiful Ocean views/hot tub. Cruz Bay! is a short 10-minute walk from Chocolate Hole Beach. Fun beach activities include jet skiing, snorkelling and scuba diving. You can also find motor boats.

Does 4 large bedrooms/4 full bathrooms. Pool/Beautiful Ocean views/hot tub. Cruz Bay! have a pool?

4 large bedrooms/4 full bathrooms. Pool/Beautiful Ocean views/hot tub. Cruz Bay! has a pool.

What luxury perks are available at 4 large bedrooms/4 full bathrooms. Pool/Beautiful Ocean views/hot tub. Cruz Bay!?

This property features an outdoor pool, as well as a private pool and a living room.

Is 4 large bedrooms/4 full bathrooms. Pool/Beautiful Ocean views/hot tub. Cruz Bay! family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a playground and laundry facilities, as well as children's dinnerware and travel cots, it's no surprise that 4 large bedrooms/4 full bathrooms. Pool/Beautiful Ocean views/hot tub. Cruz Bay! is a winner with our family travellers.

Is there a private hot tub at 4 large bedrooms/4 full bathrooms. Pool/Beautiful Ocean views/hot tub. Cruz Bay!?

No, but there is a private pool.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at 4 large bedrooms/4 full bathrooms. Pool/Beautiful Ocean views/hot tub. Cruz Bay!?

No, 4 large bedrooms/4 full bathrooms. Pool/Beautiful Ocean views/hot tub. Cruz Bay! does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at 4 large bedrooms/4 full bathrooms. Pool/Beautiful Ocean views/hot tub. Cruz Bay!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at 4 large bedrooms/4 full bathrooms. Pool/Beautiful Ocean views/hot tub. Cruz Bay!?

No, pets are not allowed.

4 large bedrooms/4 full bathrooms. Pool/Beautiful Ocean views/hot tub. Cruz Bay! Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 54 out of 63 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 63 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 63 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 63 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 63 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Abby E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family friendly

We loved being in a house that had a good sized living area for everyone and yet separate spaces as well as all the bedrooms were separate and had separate bathrooms attached. Great for couples traveling together and families. Our kids loved the pool and all the iguanas in the trees. Only negative was it would have been nice to have a half bath off the main living area so you didn’t have to go all the way downstairs to a bedroom to use the bathroom.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gwen W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful stay

Beautiful home with 4 spacious bedrooms and bathrooms and a lovely little pool overlooking hart bay! Our favorite was the screened in porch upstairs
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Debra M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great gathering opportunities

There are 3 great outdoor, including screened porch, for our group of 8. Loved the ability to relax together, or if necessary find a spot for quiet time. The indoor is also spacious enough for our group, but when in St. Johns who wants to be indoors!Property manager and owners were very helpful and available.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Time Together

The Meritage Great House was excellent. The view was spectacular. The common areas were fantastic for family time. The bedrooms were each equipped with their own bathroom and adjustable air-conditioning unit. The cottage was well equipped with chairs for the beach and snorkeling equipment. The soak pool was wonderful. Abigail was extremely helpful during the check-in and checkout process and assisting us in arrangements getting to St. John. We would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Whitney A., Humboldt

Liked: Cleanliness

Caribbean heaven

We loved our stay at Meritage- the house was clean, rooms comfortable, and the house was so close to Cruz Bay(not walking distance, but close with jeeps!). It was easy to communicate, and ask questions when needed. The only Downside we found was that there is a hot tub advertised, but not hot tub at the house. The dryers did not work well, we had to hang most things up after washing them. Overall we loved out stay!!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carla R.

Liked: Cleanliness

St. John Friends

Perfect! The property was great for 4 couples. Places for together time and also private time. The house was close to Cruz Bay and everything we needed.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Quiet Oasis

We stayed at Meritage for a week in July. Aside from the amazing views it offers, it’s convenient to the Starfish Marketplace for shopping, 10 minutes to Cruz Bay, and close enough to the beaches, especially Hawk’s Nest. The host provides plenty of linens, soaps and shampoos, laundry facilities and detergent, and beach equipment. Large home with plenty of space to spread out and enjoy time together or apart. We will be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katherine C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Kate

A beautiful spot!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathy C.

Liked: Cleanliness

25/75

Our 25/75 celebration with family on St. John was awesome! Staying at Meritage helped make our time together relaxing. The views are spectacular from the 3 decks. Abby is wonderful and makes sure your stay is comfortable.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Martha R.

Liked: Cleanliness

A great week

We had a lovely time in the house, on the porches and in the pool. Great place.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sara C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Exceptional

Our stay in this place was amazing! The owner, Linda and property manager Abigail were hands down the best we’ve ever worked with. It down poured the first two days we were there right before our wedding ceremony and they were both willing to do whatever it took to make sure we had a beautiful day. Weather ended up turning out beautiful, but they went above and beyond prior to our trip and our whole stay. we will definitely stay there again. Thank you for sharing your beautiful home!!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan F., Sandown NH

Liked: Cleanliness

Family vacation

Everything you need !
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jerry B., Palm Beach Gardens, FL

Liked: Cleanliness

Reunion!

I have three brothers, we get together every year for a week. Meritage was perfect because we 4 each had a beautiful, comfortable bedroom and en suite bath. We loved the view of chocolate Hole with the amazing sunsets. The layout and privacy is absolutely exquisite. We will plan to be back here next time…
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Charity D.

Liked: Cleanliness

St John 2023

This cottage is spacious, comfortable, and clean. It's a quick ride to town and has plenty of room for everyone. During our stay, there were 3 couples and 2 'kids' in the house and another couple in the cottage and there was plenty of room for all of us in the house hanging out, getting ready to go out to town or the beaches; outdoor room was great too, plenty of space for everyone when grilling or hanging out by the pool. Awesome place!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steven M., Durham, CA

Liked: Cleanliness

Lots of Room and Fun

Great place. It was fun watching the iguanas and the sun sets. We all had a great time and Abby was great in meeting us at the car barge. We did not encounter any major problems with the rental. We would stay again.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen D.

Liked: Cleanliness

The Perfect Vacation Home

Meritage House is perfect for those wanting a wonderful island experience. Its private yet close to beaches , town and grocery stores. Our group loved the outdoor space…screened porches and pool. We especially liked the privacy of the bedrooms. The photos on VRBO are true representations of how Meritage is decorated and set up. Linda and Randall were wonderful to deal with. Our group DEFINITELY recommends Meritage house for your stay in St John
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nancy P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Meritage House

We loved our stay at Meritage House on St. John. The location was very convenient to Cruz Bay. The beds were comfortable, the kitchen was well-stocked and the pool was refreshing. Unfortunately there is no longer a hot tub so that amenity should be removed from the website. The manager was very quick to respond when we contacted her a few times. Our grandson especially enjoyed the iguanas that reside in the trees beside the pool! I would love to return some day!
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jacque P., USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Paradise with home comforts

Absolutely stunning views, wonderful space to spend time together and also have quiet areas. Easy access to Cruz Bay and just so much more than we could have even imagined.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Danise B., Los Alamos, NM

Liked: Cleanliness

Meritage in August

Once we got over the very steep roads to get to the home, we were able to settle in for a week of visiting St. John. We were unaware that the roads and downtown were challenging to drive and park here. In fact, it made a difference for where we went to dinner and shopped due to unavailability of parking but the locations we did stop at were great. Nice that everywhere we went were “open air” locations. But for the Meritage Great House, there were many pluses from the air conditioned bedrooms, stocked kitchen, and patio space to hang out. In fact, most of our afternoons were spent on the patio (bring bug spray) since the great room space was unusable. It was just so hot, even with windows open, especially when we cooked in. They really should consider an a/c unit in that great space for comfort. The pool was nice to relax in at the end of the day but we couldn’t get the temperature controlled on the hot tub. It didn’t matter much since the heat was prohibitive anyway. Bedrooms and beds very comfortable and use of laundry equipment was very welcomed. Lots of towels and beach chairs provided with an ice chest but be sure to rent snorkel gear in town. The master bath downstairs was great with the outdoor shower but be aware that this meant the bathroom was not air conditioned and was very hot to use. We realize it was August, but it was uncomfortable. Also, the upstairs bedroom had an issue with mosquitoes that we couldn’t fix. Overall, a positive experience with a very nice home base for our stay. The sunsets weren’t as lovely as on islands such as Maui, but the views were very nice. A very nice home away from home for our family of 6.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jason C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Majestic Views

This property is fabulous. As the bedrooms as separate from the living space you have full privacy! Also bar fridge is awesome and a pool literally looking off a cliff with ocean views.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Meritage

This was a good house for our group and reminded me of an old boardwalk hotel with lots of levels and decks. All rooms were ensuite and private so it worked nicely for 4 couples. The pool was very popular with the group. There is no air conditioning on the main level which made preparing meals in the kitchen unpleasant but we spent most of our time on the decks. I would suggest updating the provisions, there were 3 blenders and only one worked but the pitcher was cracked. The check in process was difficult.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marisa P., Lincolnville Maine

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful and comfortable villa in a great location

The house was lovely! We were two families with a total of 5 kids and everyone was happy. The house was well equipped, each bedroom was private, and there was a variety of common spaces for people to hang together or have quiet time. The pool was great and the location in Chocolate Hole was close to the markets, Cruz Bay, and north side beaches. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Lorri K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Meritage House

Very nice house. Love that the bedrooms are located away from the common area - kitchen/living room. Pool was very relaxing. Saw many a beautiful sunset from the pool deck.
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kristina C.

Liked: Cleanliness

50th Birthdsy Adventure

10 amazing women ventured to the island together to enjoy the beautiful views, beaches, and the company of good friends. The location was excellent, close to Cruz Bay for activities, meals out, and the grocery store. The house was prefect for 8 and added on the cottage for the 10 of us; any more would not have worked. Rooms, spaces, and pool were excellent and as pictured in the write-up. Only negative was no A/C in living room - after a long day on the beach it was too warm to relax in there and would have loved to share drinks and card games there. It worked well for the mornings but cooking in there heated things further. But that was the only drawback, otherwise the house and storage had everything and more than needed for a truly pleasurable week.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Michelle H., Grand Rapids, Michigan

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect for Families or Friend Groups!

We loved this house! Chris the owner and Abby the property manager are both great to work with. This is one of those homes which provides both great gathering spaces and the ability for each couple or family to have privacy as well. No A/C in the main house, only the bedrooms, so that was a bit limiting to our older members. Kitchen is well equipped and stocked, the pool area is perfect for lounging. Our family really loved staying here.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2021