Title: Banana Tree Retreat • As Seen on HGTV • 2BR Island Getaway Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Banana Tree Retreat • As Seen on HGTV • 2BR Island Getaway Family-friendly holiday home in St. John ![Smart TV, DVD player, books, stereo](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/116000000/115870000/115867600/115867512/decf2bf6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel cot, WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/116000000/115870000/115867600/115867512/984d4f4b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, DVD player, books, stereo](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/116000000/115870000/115867600/115867512/ee49ca07.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/116000000/115870000/115867600/115867512/80cba1a5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/116000000/115870000/115867600/115867512/35cf37ea.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Banana Tree Retreat • As Seen on HGTV • 2BR Island Getaway provides amenities, such as a garden and laundry facilities. Stay connected with in-room WiFi. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroom ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Dryer - Barbecue grill - Kitchen - Outdoor space - Air conditioning ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Banana Tree Retreat • As Seen on HGTV • 2BR Island Getaway Banana Tree Villa (Lower Unit) As seen on HGTV’s Caribbean Life (S20·E10) 2 BR · 1 BA · 10 min to Cruz Bay · Full A/C · 100% Solar-Powered Electricity What You’ll Love Solar-Powered Electricity keeps lights, A/C, fans and outlets humming—eco-friendly comfort! Separate hot-water heater, so long, chilly showers. Open-plan living/kitchen with island seating, smart TV, and high-speed Wi-Fi. Private deck with breezes & sunrise views. On-site parking with your own entrance. Coming Soon: Washer + Dryer installation in the lower unit (ETA summer 2025). Perfect for Couples or small families seeking a quiet Caribbean retreat Digital nomads and remote-workers (strong Wi-Fi + A/C) HGTV fans wanting to sleep where the magic happened Location & Drive Times (All times approximate under normal conditions) Centrally located on Gifft Hill—just minutes from Cruz Bay, Windmill Bar, Wharfside Village and the National Park trails Cruz Bay: 2 mi – 10 min Windmill Bar: 2 mi – 5 min Wharfside Village: 2 mi – 10 min Mongoose Junction: 3 mi – 10–15 min National Park trails & beaches (Cinnamon Bay): 4 mi – 15 min Important Note on Access The final half-mile is unpaved with some uneven stretches. It’s not impassable—most 2WD cars manage fine—but you may want to drive slowly, especially in rain. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the villa: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Car available - Car recommended - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Hob - Ice maker - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Shower - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Games - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels - Stereo ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Garden ### Laundry - Dryer - Laundry facilities ### Comfort - Air conditioning ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Concierge services - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - Near the bay ### Things to do - Fishing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Sailing nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Snorkelling nearby - Swimming 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) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - Garden ## Similar properties ![Sun-loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33710000/33708600/33708517/06cc73a2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Blue Wrasse - Cute Little Cottage with Gorgeous Deck Views St. John - Kitchen - Air conditioning - Outdoor space - Parking available 9.8 Exceptional 179 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-23&endDate=2025-10-24&selected=33708517&PinnedHotelID=33708517&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Smart TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91870000/91864800/91864733/e4070011.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### ST.JOHN, VIRGIN ISLANDS! 2 BEDROOM, 1.5 BATH, BEAUTIFUL TROPICAL GARDENS! 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All guests are encouraged to by the CFAR travel insurance at checkout. ### Pets Pets not allowed Note from host: Service Animals allowed on a case by case basis. ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## 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 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, a first aid kit and a deadlock 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 ### We should mention A car is recommended for transport to and from this property ### Property is also known as orp5b4869ex ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=18.323875,-64.77439&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:iwznB%7CfjjK%3FO%3FQ%40M%3FQ%40O%3FQ%40O%40O%40OBO%40OBOBQ%40MBQBMDOBODOBODMDQDMDMDOFMDOFMDOFKFOFMFMHMFMHKHMFKHMHKHKJMHKHKJKHIJKJKJIJIJKJIJIJILIJILGJGLILGJGNGJGLGNELGLELELENELENCLENCLENALENANCLANCNANANAL%3FNANAN%3FNAN%3FL%3FN%40N%3FN%40N%40L%3FN%40N%40N%40NBL%40NBN%40LDN%40LDNBLDNBLDNDLDLDLDLFNDLFJFNFJFLFLHJFLFJHLHJHJHJHJJJHJHJJJJHHJJHJHJJLHJHJHLFJHLHJFLHLFLFLFNFJDNFLDNFLDNDLDNDNDLBNDNBNDNBLBP%40LBPBN%40NBN%40N%40N%40N%3FP%40N%3FP%40L%3FP%3FN%3FN%3FPAL%3FPAN%3FPANANANCNANCNCPANCNCNELCPELCNELENENELENGNELGLENGLGLGLGLILGLILIJGLIJIJILKJIJIJKJIHKJKJKHKHKJKHKHKHMHKHMHKDMHMHKDOFKFMFOFMDMDMDMDODMDOBMDODMBO%40MDO%40OBM%40OBO%40O%40O%40M%40O%3FO%40O%3FO%40M%3FO%3FOAO%3FOAO%3FMAOAOAOAOCMAOCOAMEOAMCOEMEOCMEOEMEMEMEMEOGMGKGOGKEMIMIKEMIKIMIKIKIKIKKKIKIKKKKIIKKIKIKKKIMIKIKGMIKIMGMIMGMGMGMGMEOGMEMGOEOEMEMEQEMCOEMCQEMCOCOAOCQCOAOCOAOAOAO%3FQAO%3FQAM%3FQ%3FO&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=M0DViLZPkk4sLXdZndGQxMH2fyI=) Cruz Bay, St John #### What's nearby - Virgin Islands National Park - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles - Cruz Bay Beach - 4 min drive - 1.9 miles - Caneel Bay Beach - 8 min drive - 2.9 miles - Cinnamon Bay Beach - 9 min drive - 2.7 miles - Trunk Bay - 14 min drive - 3.3 miles #### Getting around - St. Thomas (STT-Cyril E. King) - 78 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪The Windmill Bar - ‬6 min drive - ‪Woody's Seafood Saloon - ‬8 min drive - ‪Shambles - ‬6 min drive - ‪Greengo’s - ‬8 min drive - ‪Sun Dog Cafe - ‬9 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Banana Tree Retreat • As Seen on HGTV • 2BR Island Getaway pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Banana Tree Retreat • As Seen on HGTV • 2BR Island Getaway? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Banana Tree Retreat • As Seen on HGTV • 2BR Island Getaway? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Banana Tree Retreat • As Seen on HGTV • 2BR Island Getaway located? > This family-friendly St. John holiday home is within 2 mi (3 km) of Hart Bay and Virgin Islands National Park. Chocolate Hole Beach and Sunset Beach are also within 2 miles (3 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Banana Tree Retreat • As Seen on HGTV • 2BR Island Getaway Reviews 10 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 9.0 Cleanliness ### 9.0 Location 10 - Excellent 2 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jessica S. 27 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Very Nice We had a great week. The kitchen was fully stocked with every gaget you could need. I took a star off for cleanliness because there was a pair of childrens underwear under the bed. And i wish there was a broom for guest to use. Overall everything was excellent and we would stay again. ##### Jessica S. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Oleg B. 29 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great ##### Oleg B. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025