Cactus Flower Cottage - a Charming Quiet Retreat with Ocean View - Fish Bay

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Living and Dining Area toward Deck Doors

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1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 284 sq m

Popular amenities

Pool

Hot tub

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Washer

Dryer

Check out the area

St. John, USVI

Virgin Islands National Park12 min drive
Cinnamon Bay Beach21 min drive
Trunk Bay22 min drive
St. Thomas (STT-Cyril E. King)73 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Dining Area

About this property

Cactus Flower Cottage - a Charming Quiet Retreat with Ocean View

Cactus Flower Cottage is a charming 1-bedroom cottage nestled in Fish Bay, one of St. John's quietest neighborhood. Built amoungst 200 year old ruins still visable on property. Enjoy fresh papaya, coconut and other fruit from trees throughout the gardens when in season. A 10-minute ride from Cruz Bay on paved roads. The cottage includes a full kitchen, covered deck, outside private native stone shower, established landscaping, air-conditioning in the bedroom, cable TV, high-speed internet, solar hot water, water view of Fish Bay and the Caribbean Sea. Guests at the cottage have full use of the pool, which is adjacent to the main house. North Shore Beach access is a 5-10 minute drive. South Shore Beaches, historic ruin sites and National Park Trails are walking distance. Vehicle rental is strongly recommended. Taxi service is also easy.

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Amenities

Pool

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Sea view

Kitchen

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

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

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.

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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

St. John

Located in St. John, this cottage is in a rural area and near the beach. While the natural beauty of Virgin Islands National Park and Honeymoon Beach can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore Tortola Cruise Ship Port. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

St. John, USVI

What's nearby

Cruz Bay Beach - 12 min drive
Virgin Islands National Park - 12 min drive
Honeymoon Beach - 14 min drive
Cinnamon Bay Beach - 21 min drive
Trunk Bay - 22 min drive

Getting around

St. Thomas (SPB-St. Thomas Seaplane Base) - 65 min drive

Restaurants

High Tide Bar & Seafood Grill - 12 min drive
Cruz Bay Landing - 11 min drive
Beach Bar - 12 min drive
Lovango Rum Bar - 12 min drive
Tap & Still - 11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Cactus Flower Cottage - a Charming Quiet Retreat with Ocean View have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Cactus Flower Cottage - a Charming Quiet Retreat with Ocean View pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Cactus Flower Cottage - a Charming Quiet Retreat with Ocean View?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cactus Flower Cottage - a Charming Quiet Retreat with Ocean View?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Cactus Flower Cottage - a Charming Quiet Retreat with Ocean View located?

Situated by the sea, this cottage is 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Klein Bay and 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Virgin Islands National Park. Virgin Islands Coral Reef National Monument and Chocolate Hole Beach are also within 2 miles (3 km).

9.8

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Andreas R.

20 Apr 2024

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

Great property in St John!

Hi - My lovely wife and I stayed at Tina/Joe’s comfy cottage 4/15-20 and just loved it. Super clean, speedy Wifi, central location, huge patio, pool, and everything else you could want. Communication with hosts was great and we especially loved Marco (their friendly cat). Many thanks!

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris M.

28 Feb 2024

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

An enchanting experience

We were blessed to enjoy three idyllic weeks in this charming, bright, airy, spacious, comfortable, and clean cottage. The experience was so much more than pictures convey. Loved the dreamy bed, outdoor shower, stars and kitty visits!!!. We felt like we were in a small private resort. The pool and hot tub were surrounded by lush and lovely landscaping. We often had the pool and hot tub to ourselves. Never felt crowded, even though shared with a few other guests. Great location; far enough from Cruz Bay yet close to the Dolphin grocery store near the Westin Resort. We frequently drove to Maho Bay, as it was calm. The Windmill bar was worth a visit! Other days we enjoyed the large porch and clear pool. A note of advice: book your jeep early!!! Thank you Tina and Joe for your warm hospitality and for creating this magical oasis.

Stayed 21 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

John S.

6 Jan 2024

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

Cactus Flower Cottage January 2024

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The cottage was clean and well appointed. There wasn't anything extra that we needed. Tina and Joe were responsive to any questions that we had and we couldn't have been happier.

Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

michelle g.

26 Dec 2023

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

Just lovely

Exactly as discribed

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy L.

25 Dec 2023

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Perfection

Better than the photos. Absolutely spectacular stay in the best location possible on the island. We loved every minute of our trip. The cottage was spectacular and Joe and Tina were amazing hosts. 10/10 experience!

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

About the host

Hosted by Contact Joe and Tina

Joe is a licensed contractor on St John. Tina is a Finance Manager and Real Estate Agent. Our combined family includes 3 daughters who attend college and highschool in the Carolinas. And a son who works and lives in Charlotte, NC. Joe has lived on St. John since 1974 when his parents moved here with their 7 kids. Two siblings and his parents still live on St. John. Tina has lived on St John since 2004 and previously in the 80’s.

Why they chose this property

Joe found a unique piece of property with historical ruins and pictured building his dream home. He first designed and built Cactus Flower to live in. The cottage has all custom woodworking throughout. He and Tina now live in the main house that he also designed and built. Joe and Tina also own the adjoining property.