Title: Serenity Villa- Steps from Beach, Family Friendly 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 # Serenity Villa- Steps from Beach, Family Friendly ![Beach nearby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114930000/114926700/114926604/b1e631e2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114930000/114926700/114926604/ff9348eb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114930000/114926700/114926604/6cbc3562.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114930000/114926700/114926604/e3b7a606.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114930000/114926700/114926604/cd765c6d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Serenity Villa- Steps from Beach, Family Friendly provides amenities, such as a garden and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to in-room WiFi. 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms4 bathrooms2800 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Dryer - Washer - Barbecue grill - Kitchen - Outdoor space ## 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. ### Serenity Villa- Steps from Beach, Family Friendly Summary: Welcome to Serenity Villa, a brand-new, spacious, and inviting beachfront retreat! This luxurious 3-bedroom villa features breathtaking ocean views, high-end furnishings, and all the modern comforts you need for an unforgettable island getaway. With direct beach access, stunning turquoise waters just steps away, and plenty of indoor and outdoor living spaces, Serenity Villa is the perfect place to relax, unwind, and create lasting memories. The Space: 3 King Suites | 3 Bathrooms | Sleeps 6 King Suite 1 – Plush king bed, en-suite bathroom, luxury linens, and private ocean-view access King Suite 2 – Spacious king bed, en-suite bathroom, and modern decor King Suite 3 – Comfortable king bed, en-suite bathroom, and ample storage Each bedroom is designed for maximum comfort, complete with high-quality bedding, air conditioning, and ceiling fans to keep you cool and refreshed. Living & Dining Areas Open-concept living space with comfortable seating for everyone Smart TV and high-speed WiFi for entertainment Indoor dining area with seating for six Fully equipped modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, cookware, and island-inspired decor Outdoor dining area with stunning ocean views and a cool Caribbean breeze Outdoor Features Large beachfront patio with comfortable loungers BBQ grill for cooking up fresh island fare Beach access just steps from your door Snorkel gear and beach equipment provided More than 6 guests? Rent Nautilus, the identical villa next door, for larger groups and enjoy double the space! Guest Access: BookVI will arrange for a Greeter to meet you at the villa for check-in, provide a tour, address any questions about the property, and offer insights about the island. Check in arrangements will be tailored to your party size, arrival time, and familiarity with the area. The Neighborhood: This location is a true gem, enjoy Chocolate Hole Beach from your back door. Close to town yet serene and peaceful, you can enjoy morning walks to collect beautiful shells, take an evening dip, or spend the day paddle boarding, kayaking, and snorkeling. Getting Around: BOOKVI highly recommends renting a 4-wheel drive vehicle for navigating St. John's terrain. We can provide a list of trusted local rental companies and have a few villa vehicles available.. Please inquire with the BOOKVI Team about options! Other Things to Note: Guests will receive a contract for signature in order to finalize your booking. Once your flight is booked, please provide your flight information to help us plan your arrival. We can assist with arranging private transportation from the airport to the villa, private taxi service, boat charters, private chefs, and spa services. Guests can expect a few emails to help with your vacation planning. We look forward to welcoming you to St. John! Interaction with Guests: Serenity is managed by BookVI, an island concierge service that is readily available to help with guests needs, whether it be dinner reservations, boat charters, or rental gear for trips to the beach. There is also a property management service on-call for any maintenance needs. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Hob - Ice maker - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 3.5 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Shower - Towels provided ### Entertainment - TV ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Office ### Comfort - Air conditioning ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Concierge services - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a village - Near the sea - On a lake - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Casino nearby - Mountain climbing nearby - Snorkelling 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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher ### General - Garden - Unit size: 2,800 square feet ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM Minimum check-in age - 25 ### 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 Pets not allowed ### 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 professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit 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 If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### Property is also known as 67ec49a6a7025c001193dc94 ## About the area Located in St. John, this holiday home is on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Virgin Islands National Park and Cruz Bay Beach. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby snorkelling, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain climbing. [Visit our St. John travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/St-John.dx601376) [View more Villas in St. John](https://www.expedia.co.uk/St-John-Villas.d601376-aaVillas.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%7C18.31839%2C-64.78414&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=ptpTi40zMcF-loBA3u2QNiimKps=) Cruz Bay, St. John ### What's nearby - Chocolate Hole - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles - Great Cruz Bay - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles - Cruz Bay Beach - 5 min drive - 1.9 miles - Virgin Islands National Park - 5 min drive - 2.0 miles - Trunk Bay - 17 min drive - 5.1 miles ### Getting around - St. Thomas (STT-Cyril E. King) - 78 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Woody's Seafood Saloon - ‬8 min drive - ‪Roti King Foodtruck - ‬8 min drive - ‪Sun Dog Cafe - ‬9 min drive - ‪Snorkels Pool Bar & BBQ - ‬19 min walk - ‪Tap & Still - ‬8 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Serenity Villa- Steps from Beach, Family Friendly pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Serenity Villa- Steps from Beach, Family Friendly? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Serenity Villa- Steps from Beach, Family Friendly? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Serenity Villa- Steps from Beach, Family Friendly located? > Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is steps from Chocolate Hole and 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from Virgin Islands National Park. Chocolate Hole Beach and Hart Bay are also within 15 minutes. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Serenity Villa- Steps from Beach, Family Friendly Reviews 9.8 ### 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 21 8 - Good 4 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.6/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Madeline M. 14 Mar 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### fabulous location and facility New, clean, large, great location, private, quietWould love to return ##### Madeline M. Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Julie H. 10 Feb 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Absolutely lovely property! Had everything we needed or wanted. Upgraded appliances. Tasteful deco- Great amenities, snorkel gear, kayaks, beach chairs and more. Highly recommended. ##### Julie H. Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jennie P. 3 Mar 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing! Beautiful property and Dave was exceptionally friendly and welcoming. We will be back! ##### Jennie P. Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### kenneth h. 11 Feb 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Serenity Great place excellent location ##### kenneth h. Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Melissa C. 8 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fantastic home base for a week of hiking & relaxation! We found Serenity to be the perfect location for our family of 5 with tween-teenagers. We took full advantage of having a full kitchen with the grocery store right on the way to the property. Having the beach chairs, snorkel gear, a pool noodles were really appreciated for our afternoons on the beach following a morning hike. We are definitely interested in making another trip to St. John and would stay at Serenity again! ##### Melissa C. Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Debra H. 7 Mar 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Outstanding! The Chocolate Hole location was close to but away from the activity of Cruz Bay. The condo was well appointed, comfortable and provided plenty of 'private space' along with group gathering space.Dave was so very informative and the few times we reached out he was very responsive. Would highly recommend! ##### Debra H. Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lindsey W. 3 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Pond Bay Serenity was a fantastic location. Clean, and had everything we needed. Dave, the property manager was amazing. He helps with everything you may need. Definitely made us feel at home. The location was perfect for us. Just far enough away to be quiet but close enough to be able to get to Cruz bay for whatever we needed without trouble. Very close to grocery which we used frequently. We would definitely stay here again!!! ##### Lindsey W. Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Patricia Y. 8 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A week in paradise We had a fantastic family vacation at this stunning villa in Chocolate Hole! We thoroughly enjoyed the location within steps of the water and convenient to Cruz Bay. We appreciated the gourmet kitchen and the grill on the patio as well as all of the stocked spices that were available. The villa is modern, clean and comfortable. The property manager Dave was very nice and quickly responded to all of our questions. St John Island is a gorgeous, unique vacation destination and we highly recommend this property! Hopefully we will be back soon. ##### Patricia Y. Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Marty A. 27 Feb 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Chocolate Hole Paradise We had a wonderful stay. The house is as promised with fully equipped kitchen and lots of outdoor gear. We loved the Chocolate Hole area. It’s close to Cruz Bay but just enough outside of town to be quiet. Access to the bay just steps away from the house for snorkeling, kayaking and SUP is a real plus. Just a note, there are no sidewalks in St John so even though we were close enough to walk to town and markets, it’s not possible, safe or practical on the narrow streets. You must have a vehicle. ##### Marty A. Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### desarae m. 29 Mar 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful time with family! We rented this property for my family for a wedding. My father, uncle, and 85 year old grandfather stayed here. They had a wonderful stay! ##### desarae m. Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Mike K. 11 Jan 2025 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great location Dave, the property manager was great! Was very prompt with questions. The villa area seemed to be in transition to be much nicer. Our villa was exactly what pictures depicted . The only negative were the sheets on the beds. They seemed to be stained. Overall, I would recommend this villa. ##### Mike K. Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Zev C. 6 Jan 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Condo in paradise Beautiful property located in Chocolate hole. Easy to find and access. Excellent appliances. The electric blinds and WiFi were spotty and there was bird droppings on the upper deck that the property manager cleaned up upon request. The view of Chocolate hole is slightly obstructed by the building across from the property. Overall, an excellent property and we will definitely stay there again. ##### Zev C. Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### rick p. 17 Mar 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Paradise Beautiful, highly recommended. Ausra was awesome and made sure our stay was perfect. This was our 17th trip to St John and this was the nicest place yet. We will be back. ##### rick p. Stayed 11 nights in Feb 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Joan B. 19 Jan 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Serenity Amazing place! Beautiful! Beach is ok, a little rockier than those on the north shore, but can't complain with great weather. Fairly close to town also. Very clean and well kept. ##### Joan B. Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### MaryAnn S. 30 Dec 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Christmas Joy This property is beautiful and very comfortable. Everything that you might need is available for cooking and comfort. We loved being close to the beach and the easiness of accessing the property. We were able to get to all of beaches across the island easily from here. We loved our stay and had a great holiday trip! ##### MaryAnn S. Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Tara V. 23 Apr 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy #### 8 days in paradise St.John is our favorite place and now it's our kid's favorite place too! The villas on Chocolate Hole are a rare find in St. John- brand new and on a beach... the best combo! We will be back sooner than later:) ##### Tara V. Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Joe W. 3 May 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Incredible vacation Great location, very clean and well equipped. Property was even better than we expected. Will stay here again when we return. David was very accessible and really great to deal with. Very comfortable beds and overall layout!!! ##### Joe W. Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Maria D. 27 Feb 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful Vacation Rental! The property was absolutely gorgeous! Everything we needed for our beach vacation was made available to us! We have used VRBO for several vacations and this rental property was by far the best! Our host was fantastic and responded to any and all inquiries we had without delay. I would definitely recommend this host and property!!! ##### Maria D. Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### lisa t. 6 Feb 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Paradise! This home exceeded our expectations! The location was minutes from restaurants and beaches! The home itself was very roomy and comfortable! The kitchen was stocked with everything you would need from a state of the art ice maker, blender, utensils, beautiful dishes and every gadget you could imagine! I highly recommend this home to anyone visiting Saint John! I cannot wait to return next year with my family and stay at Serenity! ##### lisa t. Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ellen Z. 1 Jan 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely place with great snorkeling The Serenity Villa was a wonderful place to stay. More spacious than it appears in the photos, this clean and tasteful villa worked so well for our group of five adults. The snorkeling in Chocolate Hole was just incredible! The kitchen was well stocked -- thank you for spices! -- and we enjoyed cooking for ourselves during a busy holiday week. In addition to sea life, we enjoyed a visit from three donkeys and several deer sightings. A lovely place for a stay! ##### Ellen Z. Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Wesley W. 21 Mar 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great getaway What else is there to say?! Previous reviews hit all the key points. Property Manager was very responsive and accommodating. The complex is a bit hard to find at first as there are no street signs turning off Chocolate Hole Road. There is a small sign for St John Villa Resorts and it's a gravel road that looks like it leads to and ends at a construction site. 120% would stay again! ##### Wesley W. Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kara B. 3 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Gorgeous New Villa Beautiful well-appointed new villa on the beach in Chocolate Hole. They are still building the villas, so it is a bit of a construction zone and can be a little hard to find. (You turn onto a gravel road that looks like it goes nowhere but actually circles around to the villas. This one is the back on the left, second one in. We had a bit of trouble finding it - finally found it by comparing deck furniture to the photos in the listing!) Gorgeous inside - new appliances & furniture, beautifully decorated. Perfect for our family of three (two parents and just graduated college kid). Location is terrific - very close to Cruz Bay and the Westin, and lots of activities. ##### Kara B. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Alan P. 1 Jun 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful Villa Fantastic location in Chocolate Hole. The Villa itself is clean, bright, high-tech and furnished with high-end appliances and thoughtful detail, such as a Keurig cubby upstairs and robes in the closets. The villa is just Steps from a beach to snorkel. Our master bedroom was huge with high ceilings. The master bedroom balcony was spacious and provided a view of the bay. We played many card games at night and sipped coffee in the morning. Snorkel equipment and beach chairs are provided to use. Construction on other villas is ongoing, but was not noisy. Very quiet at night. The entrance road is deceiving, but after the modest gravel road, the beautifully landscaped villas emerge. ##### Alan P. Stayed 4 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jodi H. 4 Mar 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Highly recommend! I will admit, I was hesitant to book at first since it was a brand new place with no reviews yet at the time... but the pictures looked nice and we knew the location would suit us well, so figured we'd give it a try. That decision turned out to be one of the best ones we've ever made! Serenity exceeded every expectation. It was beautifully decorated, very spacious, extremely comfortable and clean. It was great for 3 couples to all have their own nice-sized bedrooms with a king bed and private bathroom. Although we didn't have time during our stay to do any cooking in, the kitchen was well-stocked with spices and everything you'd need to make meals of your own. The large under the counter ice-maker is a fantastic addition, and saved us from having to purchase bags of ice for drinks and coolers. The snorkel gear and beach items available for use were nice quality and greatly appreciated - a very nice addition that saved us from having to rent some. David was a fantastic host, very responsive and easy to deal with. We had the opportunity to meet in person while there, and it was a great pleasure! He really cares to make sure everything is satisfactory for his guests, and provided clear instructions and wonderful concierge service upon arrival (thanks, Ausra!). We have stayed on the island several times in various villas, and overall, this was one of our favorites - we will likely return! ##### Jodi H. Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024