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Beach
Outdoor dining
Open floor plan of the cottage makes it very spacious.
King size bed with soft pillow top mattress and A/C to keep you comfortable at n
Living area

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 246 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Cruz Bay, St John
  • Chocolate Hole Beach
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Chocolate Hole
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Great Cruz Bay
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • St. Thomas (STT-Cyril E. King)
    ‪69 min drive‬

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About the area

St. John

Oceanside stay.Within a 10-minute walk of the cottage, you'll find Hart Bay and Chocolate Hole Beach. Also, Chocolate Hole is within half a mile (1 km) and Virgin Islands National Park is within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Chocolate Hole - 10 min walk
  • Great Cruz Bay - 16 min walk
  • Cruz Bay Beach - 7 min drive
  • Virgin Islands National Park - 7 min drive
  • Trunk Bay - 19 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪High Tide Bar & Seafood Grill - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Cruz Bay Landing - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Beach Bar - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Lovango Rum Bar - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Windmill Bar - ‬9 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.

Romantic Cottage: Stunning Ocean Views. Hot tub. Cruz Bay!

Featured on HGTV’s ‘Caribbean Life’, Meritage Cottage has everything you need to experience paradise.
Meritage Cottage 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 Cottage overlooks the Caribbean Ocean. Enjoy your private sundeck with jacuzzi. It is perfect for sunbathing (clothing optional) by day to stargazing by night. You can relax and soak up the Caribbean sun. It is the ideal place for a honeymoon or a romantic getaway.
Listen to the surf roll in from Hart Bay Beach which is just a short five-minute car ride down from the cottage.
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,

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

If you need additional space, we also rent out Meritage Great House/4 bed/4 bath . listing#204713
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.



We look forward to hearing from you.

Keywords: Villa Home

Property manager

Linda Cathell

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach
  • Beach sun loungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Car recommended

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Toaster
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 1 bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Shampoo
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Near laundromat

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.
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront
  • In the city center
  • In the mountains
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Sailing 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 installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 500 sq ft (46 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

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

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 indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Romantic Cottage: Stunning Ocean Views. Hot tub. Cruz Bay! Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 56 out of 62 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 62 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 62 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 62 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 62 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mary H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Our idea of Paradise!
If you are looking for a serene private space with ocean views and a great tropical breeze, this is the place for you! Charming cottage has everything you need…well equipped kitchen, beach towels and chairs, fans and air conditioning, and best of all, a large porch with private hot tub. Very clean. When at the cottage, we spent all of our tIme out on the porch… what a treat! Abby the caretaker made sure we had everything we needed and was very helpful with island tips. You will definitely want to rent a Jeep as the property, while not far from the bustle of Cruz Bay if you want It, is a steep and winding drive up the hills above Chocolate Hole. 20-40 minute scenic drives bring you to the best National Park beaches. When we come back to St. John, we will not hesitate to stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dave G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very relaxing place
It was a great getaway for me and my girlfriend. We stayed in the cottage but were able to use the pool during our visit as the house was not booked. Abbey was great!!
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Jon Y.

Liked: Cleanliness
Delightful
We had a wonderful romantic getaway at meritage . Linda is top notch ! We had an unforgettable experience. One minor thing that would improve the experience would be to cut / trim the small trees that are partially blocking the gorgeous views . Overall we had an incredible time and we’d love to come back to meritage .
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Jorge V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Be warned, not so great as it looks and promises
First 2 days were constant blackouts no electricity owners should invest in a generator if they plan to continue to rent out their cottage , problems with the hot tub wouldn’t change temperature at all only when it wanted to and when it did change it would stay that way for example same day it was 96 degrees not warm enough and last day it was 105 which was too hot , Owners make you takeout your own trash even though it should be their responsibility to take out the trash cause a lot of visitors and tourist shouldn’t have to stress about finding a dumpster in a place they’ve never been to. Water goes out with the electricity so if the power goes out make sure to buy a pack of water bottles. We had no water for 2 mornings straight, would’ve loved the heads up that electricity blackout = no water Only good things were the view , the cleanliness, and the house manger Abby, the maintenance team and the cleaning team. All 3 were amazing in making the best of our experience on St John. The owners need to put effort into providing a comfortable great experience for those who rent their cottage .
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

4/10 Poor

Don M.

Liked: Cleanliness
roaches
overall they property was nice. they cottage was sprayed for roaches, but it didnt help.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing
This place was fantastic, it had everything we needed, felt secluded/remote, but still was very conveniently located to get to all the places we wanted to go. Fantastic view, including sunsets, and Abby was very helpful with everything. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve J.

Liked: Cleanliness
A lovely spot
Ideal property for a couple staying on St John. Spectacular views and sunsets. We stayed at Meritage cottage for two weeks in January and had a lovely time exploring all of the beaches in St John, plus trips to the British Virgin Islands and Lovango. Abby did a great job of looking after us!
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Just what we needed
Cute, very clean in a great location. Onsite manager ( Abbey ) was fantastic. I would book this home again.
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jay P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect cottage for two
My wife and I decided to celebrate our 25th anniversary on St. John, and picked Linda & Randall’s Meritage Cottage to stay. After visiting there for a week, we both agree this is a wonderful little cottage, perfect for two, with great views over the hills and shore outside Cruz Bay. Our favorite spot was the porch, relaxing and taking in the views and breeze from the water. Cruz Bay was just a few minutes drive, and access to the rest of the island was just as easy (assuming you have a Jeep.) Abby (the local manager and caretaker) ensured everything was in perfect shape for our visit, and after meeting us in Cruz Bay, escorted us to the cottage and made sure we were comfortable with everything there. The cottage has a very fast and powerful air conditioner, which we only had to turn on in the late afternoons when we returned. Otherwise, ocean breezes were very effective at keeping the cottage comfortable during the night and into the morning. The cottage has a small but efficient gas stove, gas grill, and regular refrigerator if you want to prepare meals there. WiFi and internet access was spotless, and while the cottage had a nice television, we can’t make any comment on the cable quality as we didn’t watch TV while we were there. Likewise, the hot tub looked clean and inviting, but we’re just not hot tub people. If you’re a couple planning a visiting St. John, Meritage Cottage should be first on your list to stay.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steve S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Tranquility
We really enjoyed the property. It was away Fri from the hustle and bustle and nice and quiet. It had everything we needed and communication was friendly and prompt. We definitely recommend this property and hope to get back someday in the near future. Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steve N., Rosemount

Liked: Cleanliness
Tranquillity awaits
We had the most restful time of our lives !! Truly a wonderful cottage to spend our vacation on the Island !! It had Everything we needed to relax and Enjoy our time there .. Beautiful views of St. John and St. Thomas . We Enjoyed nights in the Hot Tub drinking daiquiris looking at the night sky , and mornings having coffee watching the iguanas in the trees below getting sun ! We cannot wait to come back !!
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paula B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay!
My new husband and I had a wonderful time at the Meritage Cottage! Very private and a beautiful view! The bigger house is pretty close but we didn’t find it overly disturbing. Our favorite thing was to wake up around 4 and sit outside looking at the stars and listening to the waves crash on the beach below. We are already planning our next visit! Abby was also great and super helpful! We loved her!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Coty T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome view and great sunsets 🌅
What an amazing cottage with awesome sunsets! Communication was great! We will definitely be staying at this place again in the future!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Marilyn J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Paradise
The property just what we needed, and the view was gorgeous. The only issue we had was the driving. You might want to let visitors know that the drive to the property is quite steep. We would have probably skipped the car rental had we known the taxi service was great and parking space downtown was so limited. Being a couple of flatlanders from Iowa, it took us a couple of days to adjust. Other than that, it was perfect
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brandon

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christian M.

Liked: Cleanliness
First timers
The cottage offers everything you need- it's quite- cant beat the view! Sad to leave, thank you for welcoming us Christian and Leigh McEvoy
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

David M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Estate Chocolate Hole and Great Cruz Bay
Property is in a nice secluded location with a larger house on the same driveway. Staying in the cottage we did not hear the neighbors at all and we felt like we had nice privacy at all times.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ivelisse

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kelli

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
We absolutely loved staying at this cottage. It was the most perfect romantic getaway for my husband and I. It was very clean the hospitality was great and you can’t beat the views. We had the most perfect sunset views. And having breakfast on the deck counting the iguanas in the tree was our favorite morning activity. We left a piece of our hearts at this cottage in St. John and we plan to book here every year. We have finally found our forever home away from home.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Jacqueline L.

All About Location
Views were amazing. Cottage cosy for two people but too close to large rental next door. Would explain to guests renting cottage to be prepared for noise and lack of concern for future cottage guests. Would also need to be informed about power outages and lack of water.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Matthew G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing time
The stay was everything we could have wanted on St. John. The location, amenities, and help made the stay as relaxing and enjoyable as possible.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chris M., Lambertville, NJ, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect for couples
Great little cottage with a lovely patio. Easy drive into Cruz Bay. The cottage was stocked with all the essentials (coolers, beach chairs, snorkel). Loved it!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Romy H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Super Comfortable Cottage
We really enjoyed our time at this perfect little cottage. Property Manager and Owners were fantastic. King bed was comfy, kitchen had everything we needed to prepare meals & full size fridge was appreciated. The large private deck has ridiculously beautiful views! Hot Tub was great after full days exploring St Johns trails and beaches. We enjoyed our morning coffee on the deck and had fun playing spot the Iguanas (who hang out in the tree tops below in the AM to warm up). The few bug bites were worth it, would absolutely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Katie M.

Liked: Cleanliness
A Wonderful Rental Property
Our family had a fantastic time staying at Meritage cottage. The cottage itself was immaculately clean and easy to find. Abby the property manager was very personable and made our family feel welcomed. The view is incredible with stunning views of Hart Bay and St. Thomas in the distance. The location is really close to The Dolphin Market, ( near the Westin) if you should need provisions. It is also within 10 minutes to all of the best beaches. We couldn't recommend this property more.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

ELLA R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Location
Loved staying here. Close to the Cruz Bay restaurants and shops. Short drive to amazing beaches. Loved that it was secluded. The bugs are no joke though, you will want bug spray whether it’s sitting in the deck or just walking to your car. Beach chairs were a little beat up, but functioned just fine. Abby (the property manager) was very helpful. Chris the owner was great to reach out before the trip and give us tips for travel that were very useful. Would totally return!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2021