Title: Cottage-like West Indie town house. Perfect for two couples or a family! Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - 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 # Cottage-like West Indie town house. Perfect for two couples or a family! ## Photo gallery for Cottage-like West Indie town house. Perfect for two couples or a family! ![Outdoor dining - Cottage-like West Indie town house. Perfect for two couples or a family! (cruz bay quater)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76680000/76674900/76674887/94758088.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets - Cottage-like West Indie town house. Perfect for two couples or a family! (cruz bay quater)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76680000/76674900/76674887/c0c754d2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Cottage-like West Indie town house. Perfect for two couples or a family! (cruz bay quater)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76680000/76674900/76674887/5e6c5be4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, books, stereo - Cottage-like West Indie town house. Perfect for two couples or a family! (cruz bay quater)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76680000/76674900/76674887/023624d4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Pool - Cottage-like West Indie town house. Perfect for two couples or a family! (cruz bay quater)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76680000/76674900/76674887/9c50f8b9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Perched just above town, STOWAWAY offers a West Indies-inspired retreat. This charming two-story townhouse features a private pool with dining deck overlooking the gardens, tropical trees and stunning views of St. Croix. ## Reviews 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 5 ## Popular amenities - Ocean view - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Free Wi-Fi ## 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. ### Cottage-like West Indie town house. Perfect for two couples or a family! STOWAWAY is a breezy two story town house; excellent for two couples or a family. It is part of a small, 8 unit group known as VILLAS ON THE UPPER DECK. It is located just above town. The first floor consists of entry foyer, living, dining, kitchen, laundry, half bath, grill area, and dining deck overlooking the pool with views of St. Croix. The upper floor has two separate bedrooms each with its own bath and deck. One bedroom has an added sleeping loft perfect older kids. Gardens, tropical trees, and a new pool create a West Indies vibe. The views are fantastic. You will be met at the ferry, taken to the grocery store, and settled into your villa by your personal greeter, who will also be able to answer any questions and will be available by phone during your stay. Keywords: Cottage-like West Indian town house with fantastic views. Affords privacy for two couples or a family. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach loungers - Beach towels ### Pool/Spa - Communal pool - Fenced private pool ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Car recommended - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Hob - Ice maker - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2.5 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - Games - Stereo - TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Outdoor furniture ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Designated smoking areas ### Things to do - Boat - Golf - Kayak - Tennis - Water sports equipment - Basketball nearby - Birdwatching nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Parasailing nearby - Sailing nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Snorkelling nearby - Swimming nearby - Wildlife walks nearby - Windsurfing nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; 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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 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 ## About the area St. John is home to this holiday home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Virgin Islands National Park and Cruz Bay Beach. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. [Visit our St. John travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/St-John.dx601376) [View more Holiday homes in St. John](https://www.expedia.co.uk/St-John-Private-Holiday-Homes.d601376-aaPrivateHolidayHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C18.32700%2C-64.78616&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=JNbv-aZ6GytC2DlOLX-OAfbc17U=) cruz bay quater, St. John, VI ### What's nearby - ![U.S. Virgin Islands, St. John, Cruz Bay, elevated town view with The Battery](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635980612252/94927ac4-c701-4ada-92c5-823702faf1fc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Cruz Bay Beach 17 min walk \- 0.9 miles - ![Trunk Bay which includes island views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6068195/50d468d4-c434-4d10-9dfa-ce3006419950.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Virgin Islands National Park 19 min walk \- 1.0 mile - Great Cruz Bay 6 min walk \- 0.3 miles - Battery 16 min walk \- 0.9 miles - St. John Spice 17 min walk \- 0.9 miles ### Getting around - St. Thomas (STT-Cyril E. King) 66 min drive ### Restaurants - Cruz Bay Landing 4 min drive - Woody's Seafood Saloon 19 min walk - Greengo’s 4 min drive - The Longboard 20 min walk - Sun Dog Cafe 5 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Cottage-like West Indie town house. Perfect for two couples or a family! have a pool? ### Is Cottage-like West Indie town house. Perfect for two couples or a family! pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Cottage-like West Indie town house. Perfect for two couples or a family!? ### What time is check-in at Cottage-like West Indie town house. Perfect for two couples or a family!? ### What time is check-out at Cottage-like West Indie town house. Perfect for two couples or a family!? ### Where is Cottage-like West Indie town house. Perfect for two couples or a family! located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Cottage-like West Indie town house. Perfect for two couples or a family! Reviews ## Reviews ### 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) 10 - Excellent 60 8 - Good 6 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 1 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.6 Cleanliness ### 9.6 Location ### 8.0 Property conditions & facilities ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jennifer B. 17 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Excellent stay! Great home base while visiting St. John. Well stocked kitchen especially appreciated for cooking in. Beautiful views and great access to everything. Highly recommend! ##### Jennifer B. Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Timothy M. 13 Mar 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy #### Beautiful views This is a great spot to take in the beauty of Cruz Bay. Great shopping and restaurants! ##### Timothy M. Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dave P. 4 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect for families The view was amazing and this rental was perfect for our family of four. The complex was quiet and private. Plus, the pool and AC units in the bedroom made it an extra comfort stay. Communication with the owner was prompt and she provided tons of ideas and info for us. ##### Dave P. Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Anita R. 5 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Nice Place To Stay Marcia was wonderful in communicating. Our view was beautiful. ##### Anita R. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mary H. 23 Apr 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Paradise Escape Marcia’s property is comfortable & beautiful, providing everything you need to make your vacation amazing. The ocean view is absolutely breathtaking & we enjoyed every minute there. The pool was also wonderful & we all wanted to stay longer! We hope to return again one day! ##### Mary H. Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nancy Jean S. 11 Mar 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful Winter Escape Stowaway was a great place to stay on St John. It’s a beautiful hilltop property with spectacular views of Cruz Bay and was the perfect space for two couples. The owner provided a lot of helpful information ahead of our arrival and was very responsive. The unit came stocked with bathroom essentials & beach bags, chairs and towels. It was close to Starfish Market for a few groceries (bring your own bags) and town restaurants (5 min drives). Would definitely stay here again. ##### Nancy Jean S. Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Elise C. 7 Jun 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### The most quintessential St. John cottage! Book the trip! Just do it. We had the absolute best stay on St. John with our family and our stay cottage made it so perfect. We had all the beach items, a grill for after a long day at the beach, TV to watch our Tigers play baseball and some precious kitties who would visit us. The pool was wonderful for an afternoon dip from our long days snorkeling! Marcia provided us with tips, tricks and all the recommendations for our agenda and stay. Grateful our time on the island and look forward to visiting again soon. ##### Elise C. Stayed 6 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mark 27 Dec 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication Great place to stay on St John. Comes stocked with bathroom essentials & beach gear. Owner provided much helpful info ahead of our arrival and was very responsive to any issues that came up once there. Being a two-story unit with stairs, not suitable for anyone with mobility issues. Road up to unit is steep, windy, & not well-marked but the payoff is spectacular views. ##### Mark Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Paul M. 19 Jan 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fantastic Nine Nights at Stowaway at Upper Deck Villa's I have been vacationing in St. John for 35 years; I must have stayed in 15-20 Villas. Stowaway is one of my favorites. For a single person, two people, or two couples, it is perfect. The view is absolutely fantastic. The interior is lovely, clean, and well-kept. Two fantastic bedrooms upstairs. The Villa is equipped with everything you will need. This property is so convenient for everything. Marcia is a fantastic, helpful, and communicative host. What more can I say than I have already booked for the end of 2024 into January 2025, doubling the time I will be staying. ##### Paul M. Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jeanine B. 4 Jan 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing stay at the Stowaway We just returned back from a week long stay at the Stowaway and it was a trip to remember. From the minute we booked, Marcia was incredibly helpful, offering a full list of things to visit and do in St. John. The pictures online don't do this place justice! The views are simply stunning, there are two decks one on each floor. The villa is up a steep hill, very tranquil and quiet. It is a very close drive to town, we would drive in every night and park in a lot. We rented a Bronco in St. Thomas, and drove it over on the ferry as Marcia recommended and it was wonderful advice. We will be back soon and stay here. We had our three young children who really enjoyed the place as well. She has everything and more in stock! It's a great place! ##### Jeanine B. Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dave 6 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities Beautiful views, comfortable, a/c was great in sleeping areas. Are every meal on the balcony and never tired of the view. Owner communicated well. The road to get in is very steep but most of the roads on the island are— not bad but noteworthy. Had chickens and kittens for company, the pool was nice and clean. ##### Dave Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Scott M. 12 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Amazing property and even better owner! Marcia was a dream to work with. She provided us with a wealth of great information about St. John, which was really helpful. She was flexible with our arrival, setting us up with water ahead of time and helping us with our car rental. The property was beautiful, exactly as the pictures showed. We loved it! ##### Scott M. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Steve L. 24 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Perfect "home base" for our week in St. John. Kitchen was well-stocked with everything you'd need to prepare breakfast daily and then pack a cooler for a day at the beach. Appreciated the home providing beach chairs, beach coolers, beach towels and pool noodles (used for snorkelling). Air conditioning units in bedrooms worked well to make for comfortable sleeping conditions.Marcia, the owner, was very helpful in planning our week in St. John. She provided many valuable tips, including renting a vehicle in St Thomas vs St John, the passenger ferry vs the car ferry, recommended restaurants and recommended beaches.Lastly... the view from the deck overlooking Great Cruz Bay is amazing. Never got tired of that! ##### Steve L. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Loneita M. 6 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing views & Amazing time A little scary at first going up the hill. But easy if you take your time. Marcia was available and answered when needed. Property was beautiful. Nice layout ##### Loneita M. Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jason M. 6 Feb 2016 #### Excellent value and view! This place exceeded my expectations. Lots of space and great views. My only compaint was no screen doors on the bedrooms but that is being taken care in a couple weeks! Can't wait to stay here again in December 2016. ##### Jason M. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Desiree G. 21 Apr 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Paradise This place was amazing. It was great to have coffee in the morning and a glass of wine in the evening. The host was very responsive and answered ALL our questions. Definitely coming back and even got to speak with Marcia’s mom. First class! ##### Desiree G. Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Leslie T. 19 Mar 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Charming place with beautiful view The host was wonderful and had lots of great suggestions for snorkeling, eating, beaches etc. the air conditioning in the bedrooms was great and I loved the open plan with incredible views off both the upstairs and downstairs. There was a nice pool but we didn’t use it since we stayed out hiking and snorkeling each day. The drive up was quite steep and I am glad we rented a Jeep . I would definitely stay here again! ##### Leslie T. Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lynn M. 4 Feb 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Stay at Stowaway Fabulous views to the southeast over Cruz Bay from bedroom deck and lower, main floor deck. Is fairly high up mountain. All amenities, appliances worked well, except mosquito screens, some of which don't actually close inside from outside at screen rollers. May be the best bedroom for sleeping I've ever encountered. Landlord was very nice, helpful and friendly, a great welcome to St. John's. Would stay there again, next time. ##### Lynn M. Stayed 11 nights in Jan 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lori M. 27 Jan 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### EXCELLENT We stayed at Stowaway for a week in January 2023 and had a wonderful time! The villa had everything we needed and the rooms were very comfortable. The breezes and view on the first floor are just amazing - we really enjoyed the sea air! The kitchen is fully stocked, pool is clean and quiet, designated parking spot is a bonus. Check-in was a piece of cake - Marcia was an excellent host and checked on us a few times during our stay to see if we needed anything (which we didn't - everything was there for us!). We're already checking our calendar to book a few weeks at Stowaway - one is never enough! ##### Lori M. Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sam L. 24 Apr 2017 #### Wonderful views, outstanding service and great amenities – what’s not to love? Stowaway was a great choice for our family – the views are great, the pool is right below the balcony so we could let the kids go by themselves and still see/hear, it is well stocked/furnished to prepare meals (barbecued a couple of times and the blender is great for making island beverages) and in a private lush setting while still being very close to Cruz Bay. The booking process, helpful information before we got there and arrival/greeting was very smooth, and when we did have a small problem (fan went out in the loft), it was taken care of that day. Overall it was a fantastic vacation and definitely recommend Stowaway! ##### Sam L. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sarah S. 7 Jan 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Breathtaking views while having everything we need! Our stay at Stowaway was perfect! We loved having a full kitchen with all the supplies we needed to eat breakfast and often, dinner at our place. The beds were very comfortable and a perfect set up for a family of 5\. The pool down below was a wonderful way to cool off when we didn’t make the trip down to the beaches. The best part was the view! It was spectacular and I will never forget it. Marcia was very communicative and open to texts whenever we had a question. She even provided us with a list of restaurants and things we had to do for our trip. I couldn’t be happier with our choice to stay at Stowaway (once we got used to the drive up :). Thank you Marcia! ##### Sarah S. Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2022 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good #### Lynda S. 13 Apr 2016 #### Island Charm We loved our stay at the Stowaway! It was comfortable, clean, and had island charm. We loved the fact that you stayed both indoor and outdoor and there was always fresh air everywhere you went in the home. We were able to get to and from the house without a 4 wheel drive but it is steep (as are many places on the island). The owners not only picked us up at the car ferry but showed us around and were available to answer any questions we had during our stay. It was great to have a cooler and beach chairs for our use every day. Things are expensive on the island. I would return to the Stowaway and recommend it to friends who wanted a comfortable place to stay with more reasonable island prices. ##### Lynda S. This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Gretchen S. 8 Feb 2014 #### Spacious, Well Appointed Property with Beautiful Views Our family of four spent 5 days at The Stowaway. The unit was absolutely perfect for our family- well-appointed, clean, comfortable, and spacious. We really appreciated the well stocked kitchen supplies and the thoughtful amenities that were provided, such as shampoo, laundry detergent, cleaning supplies, etc. Our favorite part of the unit was the outdoor living spaces- decks off the first floor main living area and decks on the second floor off of both of the bedrooms. The views from the unit and the decks are absolutely stunning. The owners of the property are very friendly, helpful, and gracious and were available at any time if we had any questions. I would highly recommend this property for a family or two couples. We absolutely loved it and hoped to return in the future. ##### Gretchen S. This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Susan T. 17 Dec 2014 #### Stowaway in Paradise! My friend and I spent a week at Stowaway. This was the perfect set up for two single people or two couples as the bedrooms are of equal size and both have their own bath. The condo is bright, clean and has absolutely stunning views of Cruz Bay. We had everything we needed, including beach chairs and towels, which made it so much easier to explore the many beaches of St. John on our own. Even though we were just two of us, we could each find our own spots to sit, relax and enjoy the views. This would easily be a perfect place for two couples. Marcia, her mother Georgia, and our local contact, TBird were all so helpful. They really went above and beyond to make our stay comfortable. Love, love, love Stowaway! ##### Susan T. This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 6/10 Okay 28 Jul 2011 #### St. John Villa This was my first time at St. John and it was quite an adventure. I did not expect the steep hills that we encountered on the island. You must have a 4 wheel drive and we did. The island was beautiful and I am glad I got to see everything. The beaches are breathtaking. Like no other beach I have ever seen. The grocery stores are very expensive so be prepared for the sticker shock. As far as the villa goes: Pros: Close to town Beautiful view Cute layout Cons: Not cleaned before arrival Pool was dirty most of the time Small stove Rusted refrigerator Ran out of gas and had to wait till the next day for replacement tank to be moved under the unit Pilot light would not work in oven and was unable to use the oven Owner never contact us to apologize for problems with unit Had to call several people to get assistance with gas issue I contacted VRBO about the problems we encountered and they contacted the owner. I also contacted the owner and never got a response. Although I was disappointing in my accommodations I had a wonderful vacation in St. John. If you plan on eating out the entire trip the gas issue would not of mattered. So it is all about what is important to you and what kind of vacation you plan on having. ---