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Pool
On the beach, sun loungers, beach towels
Smart TV, books, stereo, offices
Pool
4 bedrooms, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 10455 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Gym
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
Christiansted, St. Croix Island
  • Salt River Bay National Historical Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Sugar Beach
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Cane Bay
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Christiansted (STX-Henry E. Rohlsen)
    ‪21 min drive‬

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About the area

Christiansted

On the beach.A stay at this villa places you within half a mile (1 km) of Salt River Bay National Historical Park and 3 miles (5 km) of Cruzan Gardens. Little Princess Estate and Sugar Beach are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Salt River Bay National Historical Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Sugar Beach - 14 min drive - 9.0 km
  • Cane Bay - 16 min drive - 11.2 km
  • Cane Bay Beach - 16 min drive - 10.6 km
  • St. Croix Government House - 18 min drive - 11.4 km

Getting around

  • Christiansted (SSB-St. Croix Seaplane Base) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪La Reine Chicken Shack - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Blues Backyard BBQ - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Wendy’s - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Little Caesars - Kmart - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Yum Yum Fast Food - ‬15 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.

OCEANFRONT LUXURY VILLA, 4900sf, 4br, 4bth, billiards and Gym

Work out, lay out, hang out, chill out, no reason to go out. 'Villa Santa Cruz' is our 4900 Square Foot, 4 bedroom/5 bathroom gated sanctuary that is truly the ultimate island paradise. Steps away from Columbus Landing Beach. World class diving at the Salt River Canyon. All bedrooms have private baths with 3 king beds, 1 queen bed and one sleeper sofa located in the office. 'Villa Santa Cruz' offers the ultimate retreat for your next Caribbean getaway. Take full advantage of your island vacation with a contemporary - yet exceptionally comfortable - haven where you can entertain guests, indulge in luxury amenities and soak up the tropical sun. Our amazing amenities include great room with wet bar, big screen TV, game room with wet bar, billiards, pub table, full gym, chefs kitchen with dining that seats 8, diesel generator, views of the Caribbean Sea and neighboring islands, sun deck with 40 foot pool, pool adjacent to the '1493 Bar and Grill' our outdoor bbq area with cabana seating for 6 and gas grill, steps from beach.


Come experience the 'Jewel of the Caribbean' in beautiful St. Croix! Explore on your own, or work with our property manager to help you discover the best the island has to offer. We are located on the North Shore of St. Croix in the Salt River National Park and Ecological Preserve. Completed in 2009 Villa Santa Cruz is full of modern amenities but steeped in a rich and storied history. Our hideaway is located on 'Columbus Landing' beach, named for the place where Columbus anchored 17 ships on his second voyage in 1493. Columbus, as the discoverer of this island, gave it it's original name, 'Santa Cruz' or Holy Cross. Though the island took the derivative of St. Croix later, the property carries the name 'Santa Cruz' in honor of the first visit and the original name of the Caribbean isle. Come experience the luxury of our tropical paradise.

Property manager

Stephanie Barnholt, owner (Francis Family)

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach sun loungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Car recommended

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Coffee grinder
  • Blender
  • Spices

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Soap
  • Shampoo
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Arcade/game room
  • Books
  • Games
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Gas grill
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Work spaces

  • Office
  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Safe
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Fitness center
  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Swimming nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 4900 sq ft (455 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 9:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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
Onsite 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
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. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.

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OCEANFRONT LUXURY VILLA, 4900sf, 4br, 4bth, billiards and Gym Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 131 out of 151 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 151 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 151 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 151 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 151 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

David L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful setting
Great owner who communicated well. The Caretaker Austin met us at the airport, led us to the grocery, and then to the house. He explained everything we needed to know about the house and answered all our questions. His wife provided our first meal and we used her services for another dinner. We had one issue that was no one's fault. We came back to the house one evening and there was no running water, Austin came right over and despite being there for over an hour could not get the water back on. He returned the next morning with a plumber and the issue was rectified. Overall very pleased with the house and would return
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon S.

Liked: Cleanliness
A Special Birthday Celebration
Villa Santa Cruz was absolutely wonderful. The online listing does not do it justice - the house is much more majestic; the ceilings are soaring, the kitchen is quite large, and the house setting itself is perfect. There were activities for all of us, and the house was well equipped for snorkeling, swimming, drinking rum, grilling, playing billiards, and impossibly fun jigsaw puzzles. Everyone wants to return next year! A memorable vacation for all of us!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna C.

Liked: Cleanliness
EXCELLENT!!
We were truly impressed with this property. It was very clean, our welcome meal was delicious and the manager was more than welcoming and accommodating! The online description was accurate and we were completely overwhelmed by the beauty!! Thank you so much and we will be returning!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeanna M., Sumter sc

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing way to ring in the new year
We had a fabulous time in St. Croix. We are avid scuba divers and wanted to start the year under the sea! We needed a larger home for all of us an wanted to stay near the dive center in cane bay. This house was perfect. Not only was is clean and comfortable, it was a perfect location for us. The property managers were amazing, helpful and so inviting. They had dinner made for us upon arrival and it was delicious. Austin was very helpful with our questions upon arrival and Stephanie was very quick to answer us right away. We loved the house it was just as pictured. The home sits on a very small beach which is very accessible and was a fun way to explore. The shell and sea glass seeking was a great added bonus. The views are magnificent and I can't recommend this property enough. We use VRBO all the time and this home was spectacular. We will be back! Thank you Stephanie for hosting us in your gorgeous home!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Highly recommend
Beautiful place, beautiful views. Highly recommend this rental worth every penny!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charles G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Outstanding,,,
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

peter r.

Liked: Cleanliness
family trip
had a great time at the house and the attractions on island.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

William B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Terrific experience
This was our second visit to the villa. Often, when you seek to follow up a great experience, the second time disappoints. This was most certainly not the case! The house is exactly as advertised--gorgeous with spectacular views, clean, spacious and well-equipped with a great pool. It's also well constructed--we were visited by tropical storm Ernesto but "weathered" well. The house has an excellent generator that services the whole property. Austin, the property manager, was immediately response to any concerns and took good care of us. A particular highlight, and one of the reasons for our return, was the meals provided by Chef Juliana. We selected four ala carte dinners from her extensive menu which Austin derived in the evening. Unforgettable. You can go home again!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Views and great location
My family enjoyed their week of vacation at this beautiful property at a central location on the island. We enjoyed the amazing views of the ocean and the sunrise. The welcome meal was wonderful and Austin was very nice and accommodating when our flights were delayed on our departure day. We would definitely return to this property. Thanks
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hallie S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful views and pool
Our family thoroughly enjoyed the Villa Santa Cruz! The oceanfront view was spectacular, the house was spacious and we enjoyed the large pool every day. It was extra special to have food provided the night we arrived by chef Juliana and she catered a special birthday dinner later in the week. Since the house is centrally located, it was easy to travel to all areas of the island.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

W D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Summer 2024
Fantastic stay! Owner was super easy to work with and very communicative! Thank you!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Island Bliss
From check in to check out the staff/owners were available to assist quickly. The property was gorgeous, the water socks advice was priceless. The pool was incredible, in fact, a majority of our days were spent in/ by the pool looking over crystal clear Caribbean blue water… so relaxing. Chef Jay was wonderful and so accommodating to different family members allergies. All of us thoroughly enjoyed the food and the convenience of having a meal set up for us 3 of our nights… thank you again to Chef Jay!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Friends Vacation
We really enjoyed the spacious house with lots of amenities. Perfect for our couples trip. Everyone had their own space for sleeping and there are great common areas for hanging out together. We were happy to have the pool to cool down. We ordered food from Juliana and it was great. They even surprised us with a meal upon our arrival. Highly recommend for a fun family or friends getaway.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nadine V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Ocean front paradise
Stephanie was absolutely amazing with the booking of the villa. All of my questions, concerns and issues were handled immediately and she was very kind, personable and accommodating. Austin was a great help when needed, very prompt and courteous (Selwyn too). We chose to drive to the villa on our own and it was easy to find. The first night a wonderful dinner was brought to us from Chef Julianna along with rum punch. The location was perfect, making a trip to any part of the island within a 15-30 minute drive. The view…..stunning!!! Our group of 3 couples had an amazing stay. The beds were comfortable, the villa was clean and spacious. The kitchen is FULLY stocked with anything you may need for making dinner and drinks. The balcony and downstairs veranda were our favorite places to be with plenty of seating to take in the gorgeous view and listen to the sound of the ocean. Also a perfect spot to catch the sunrises and sunsets. The pool is absolutely incredible and the landscaping is beautiful. Loved the small beach area in front of the villa. The shoreline has sandy areas with some rocks that made it an interesting adventure with so much to see. The water is shallow out front and can be navigated with water shoes. We saw live conch, tropical fish, crabs even a ray. There is a sandy beach just a short walk down the road and kayaking at Salt River is just a short drive. We would not hesitate to stay at Villa Santa Cruz again.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

ARK W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Birthday Get-A-Way
We had a great time during our week stay at a beautiful place on a heavenly island. The house was very comfortable and spacious for us 5 friends. We enjoyed the days we just hung at the house by the pool and walking the beach. Austin was a great host and available for any needs.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Villa for Our St. Croix Getaway!
Our stay at Villa Santa Cruz exceeded all expectations! As a party of 10, we found the villa to be spacious, comfortable, and perfectly suited to our needs. From the moment we arrived, it was evident that our host, Stephanie, had gone above and beyond to ensure our trip was nothing short of amazing. The attention to detail and thoughtful touches throughout the villa truly made us feel welcome and pampered. The location was fantastic, providing both privacy and easy access to all the attractions St. Croix has to offer. We can't thank Stephanie enough for her hospitality and for making our vacation unforgettable. We highly recommend Villa Santa Cruz to anyone looking for the perfect retreat in St. Croix!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Spring Break 2024!
Thank you so much for the amazing stay! The villa was spectacular! We were so appreciative of Austin meeting us at the airport and answering phone calls as needed. The welcome meal was so delicious and a true treat after a long travel day. I wish I would have had more days to order catering. Again, we only have positive things to say! 🌴😀
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Raymond A.

Stephanie house
Improvements suggested. Pool cold compared to ocean.not usable. Hot tub on list but not there. Sheets of poor quality cannot slide. Beds too high up for short people. Good response by Justin. All in all on ok stay.
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

LINDA L., Elko New Market, MN USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful!
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Great property. Great location. Wonderful island!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

marion d.

Liked: Cleanliness
ugly road...GREAT house
We were a group of 10...2 stayed in the rental next door...we all fit for deck time, meals and general hanging out. Internet worked for many users at all different times. The bedrooms worked out great: 2 couples were young and 2 couples were looking at retirement and we all had enough privacy so everyone was comfortable. Our water time was spent mostly at Caine Bay (10/15 minutes down the road) where it was easy in and out while offering good snorkeling for learners. The house welcome all in our group: diver, lounger, reader, swimmer, sports watcher, news junkie, sun chaser...a thumbs up form all of us.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect In Every Way!
We rented this house to spend the holidays with our children and grandchildren, and the 9 of us could not have had a better experience. It was wonderful!!! Communication with Stephanie and Austin was great, found them both to be very responsive. The house is in a gated community in a central location. We felt safe and it was easy to get to anywhere we wanted to go. The house was very spacious, allowing the 9 of us private spaces, as well as the space to be together as a family. The full dinner waiting for us upon our arrival was the perfect touch. Tired from our travels we feasted on a delicious chicken dinner, complete with rum punches for the adults and fruit punch for the kids. They also had beer, wine and water chilling in the fridge. The kitchen was well equipped for cooking, and the grill, while finicky in a stiff breeze, was fine. We enjoyed the upper porch with its comfortable furniture, cooling breezes, endless ocean views, and the incredible night sky. Even though we went to a different beach every day, we still used the pool quite a bit. Even borrowed some fishing poles from a local friend and fished standing in the water right in front of the house. When Austin offered us a late check out, we went for it. Meant we didn't have to be out first thing in the morning which was very helpful and appreciated, especially since everyone had afternoon flights. We made many wonderful memories during our visit to Villa Santa Cruz and everyone would welcome a return visit.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

johanna g.

Liked: Cleanliness
Week long bliss with endless ocean views.
We traveled with a total of four couples and found the house to be extremely accommodating. Plenty of space to spread out for privacy and spending time together. We enjoyed the upper porch with comfortable chairs for each of us to relax and take in the endless views. The house is located in a central place on the island which allowed easy travel to daytime excursions. We were able to snorkel in front of the house and as long as you have water shoes the beach was fun to explore. We saw stingrays and turtles from the pool deck which was a bonus. Austin, the house manager, was a delight to work with and Chef J provided a welcome meal and yummy rum punch. We hired her for two additional meals, they were affordable and delicious. An abundance of food was enjoyed for days, the deserts were enough to have at breakfast, lunch, and dinner. I can’t say enough good things about communication with Austin and Chef J. The house is situated so that the pool gets morning sun and half of the pool is sunny until late afternoon. You won’t be able to see any sunrises or sunsets from the poolside but the views and ocean waves make up for it. We found everything to be clean, although the pictures in the listing are a little misleading in terms of “newness”. All of the furnishings are well worn and some could use some updating (lamp shades in master had mold in them). The master AC didn’t cool the room, we chose to sleep with the windows open and the waves lulled us to sleep.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sherri T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Christmas 2023
Amazing! Thank you
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

TIMOTHY M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Best VRBO rental experience yet
We rented this place in mid December with two other couples and could not have had a better experience. As a nice touch the property manager met us at the airport so we could follow him to the house. Waiting for us there was an amazing full dinner as well as a great desert, bottle of rum, bottle of wine, fruit juice for rum punch and bottled water. Arriving late in the day to an island unfamiliar to us, we really appreciated this. The house was immaculately clean and very modern. Everything we needed was there. The location is in a gated community and felt very safe. There are neighbors but the backyard/pool area is completely private. The views were unbelievable from any of the ocean facing windows. No place is perfect so there are a few things to note. Cell coverage is spotty at best but the internet was decent. I am not sure if it was due to the wind but we couldn't get the outdoor grill to heat up enough to cook anything even with the cover closed. We also couldn't get the air conditioners to cool the bedrooms much but we didn't ask the manager for help and the ocean breezes at night were better anyway. You really can't swim at the beach due to the rocks and shallow water, but if the waves are calm enough to swim beyond the breakers, the snorkeling is pretty good. Overall, I can't recommend this house enough and hope to be back.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

John N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Thanksgiving in St. Croix
The property is a great place. Lots of room, en-suite bathrooms are awesome. Bedrooms are good size. Gym is really good albeit a bit rusty in places. Treadmill needs work or replaced. The pool is beautiful and clean. Only problem is it only gets half sun throughout the day. The little beach is more usable than previously thought. Be careful when getting into the pool the entrance is very slippery.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023