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2BR QUIET RETREAT NEAR TOWN/BEACHES, SEA VIEWS, CENTRAL AIR

 
 
 
Cruz Bay condo rental - Enjoy amazing views while dining or relaxing on Bliss's private garden terrace
Enjoy amazing views while dining or relaxing on Bliss's private garden terrace
 
Cruz Bay condo rental - Enjoy amazing views while dining or relaxing on Bliss's private garden terrace

Enjoy amazing views while dining or relaxing on Bliss's private garden terrace

Four of you can enjoy this view while dining on Bliss's private garden terrace

Four of you can enjoy this view while dining on Bliss's private garden terrace

Bliss is a stand-alone 2-story unit as shown in picture

Bliss is a stand-alone 2-story unit as shown in picture

Bliss exterior view showing your private parking spot just steps from your door

Bliss exterior view showing your private parking spot just steps from your door

Your own private grill just steps from Bliss's kitchen and indoor/outdoor dining

Your own private grill just steps from Bliss's kitchen and indoor/outdoor dining

All New Windows and Lighting at Bliss Ensure Light-Filled Rooms Day or Night

All New Windows and Lighting at Bliss Ensure Light-Filled Rooms Day or Night

Virgin Island Views Inside Bliss

Virgin Island Views Inside Bliss

A view from Bliss's couch

A view from Bliss's couch

Partial Bliss Living Area: portion of new kitchen area and entertainment system

Partial Bliss Living Area: portion of new kitchen area and entertainment system

Eating Inside at Bliss, you see Caribbean views as well as the Private Garden

Eating Inside at Bliss, you see Caribbean views as well as the Private Garden

Another view of Bliss living area; counter stools arrived this week

Another view of Bliss living area; counter stools arrived this week

All-New Bathroom at Bliss--like a National Park Beach (clear water; ivory sand)

All-New Bathroom at Bliss--like a National Park Beach (clear water; ivory sand)

New Walk-In Shower at Bliss

New Walk-In Shower at Bliss

Main Floor Bedroom at Bliss (with Garden View and Private Safe in your Closet)

Main Floor Bedroom at Bliss (with Garden View and Private Safe in your Closet)

MBR showing wall-mounted cable tv, full-length dressing mirror, vaulted ceiling

MBR showing wall-mounted cable tv, full-length dressing mirror, vaulted ceiling

Plenty of closet space and private safe in your MBR at Bliss

Plenty of closet space and private safe in your MBR at Bliss

Bliss's Loft BR: great Caribbean Views & Flexible Bed Arrangement; 2 twins OR

Bliss's Loft BR: great Caribbean Views & Flexible Bed Arrangement; 2 twins OR

A king; each side has it's own nite-stand and light, TV with DVD-player and VCR

A king; each side has it's own nite-stand and light, TV with DVD-player and VCR

OR King with closet and private personal safe

OR King with closet and private personal safe

Bliss has large & small lightweight coolers and backpack beach chairs

Bliss has large & small lightweight coolers and backpack beach chairs

Cruz Views lovely saline-filtered pool that you usually have all to yourselves

Cruz Views lovely saline-filtered pool that you usually have all to yourselves

Caribbean View from Cruz View Pool Deck Gazebo

Caribbean View from Cruz View Pool Deck Gazebo

View of Caribbean Sunset from Private Deck at Bliss

View of Caribbean Sunset from Private Deck at Bliss

A portion of your Caribbean view from your own private garden terrace at Bliss

A portion of your Caribbean view from your own private garden terrace at Bliss

  • Bedrooms2
  • Sleeps4
  • 1 Bathroom

Photos and Description of the Cruz Bay vacation condo rental
Condo, 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bath, (Sleeps 4)

Bliss is the totally renovated 2BR/1BA, 2-story penthouse unit at Cruz Views (#1). Only unit available direct through owner! If you look at the picture of the peach-colored building, that whole building is Bliss (like a stand-alone, private villa of your own at condo prices--the best of both worlds!!

Plus the location can NOT be beat! Close to everything--walkable down to town, 5 minutes from National Park Beaches--yet up in the hills high enough to be a peaceful retreat.

Not only completely remodeled, Bliss also has all updated furnishings including new beds as well as all new bedding, linens, kitchen supplies, appliances, entertainment systems, and Central Air-Conditioning to keep you comfortable all year long!

Basically a stand-alone unit at the top of the hill (see pictures), Bliss offers proximity to Cruz Bay (walkable) with its great restaurants, charming shops, and grocery stores but, most importantly to guests, it's within minutes of the amazing National Park Beaches on St. John's North Shore (about 5 minutes to Hawksnest Beach, see map).

Yet it's location is high enough above town to avoid the noise from the ferries, restaurants and entertainment, offering you a quiet retreat where you can watch the Caribbean world go by from your own private deck with mesmerizing views, including captivating sunsets.

Bliss's upstairs bedroom provides you with the option of either 2 twin beds or can be made up with a special 'creative kingmaker' to give you a seamless, immobile, extremely comfortable king bed.

The amazing Caribbean views--including Pillsbury Sound with a myriad of cays and small islands nestled within it, St. Thomas with it's nightly 'twinkly light' display, and daytime views of sailboats skimming along the surface, even regattas--are also yours within the unit itself. Half the time when I watch tv in the living area, I'm instead looking outside the windows at the view! Views from the upstairs bedroom are incredible.

Bliss also includes your own private parking spot right above the unit and--set among a lovely tropical garden frequently scented with jasmine--is a beautiful saline-filtered pool (gentle on your skin) shared with the guests from the other 9 units but often yours alone!

Not only is there a gas Weber grill, tables, chairs, and chaise lounges on the pool deck but also a gazebo--offering great Caribbean views as well--where guests frequently gather at the end of the day to toast the sunset together and share their beach/snorkeling/hiking/sailing adventures of the day.

You also have your own little private tropical garden enclosed within Bliss's private deck area, where you'll find your beach chairs and coolers as well.

Bliss: offering you all the comforts of home along with the unique tropical experience of enjoying the Caribbean of the past--since St. John is 2/3 National Park, most of its pristine beaches and mountain jungles have thankfully been preserved in their original state, unmarred and unscarred by the rampant development characterizing most other Caribbean islands today.

Welcome to my dream--my home in Paradise is now being offered at Special Introductory Rates! I sincerely hope you enjoy it as much as I do.

Keywords: Penthouse Unit #1 at Cruz Views, now can be rented direct by owner, this 2 bedroom St. John vacation rental in the U.S. Virgin Islands (USVI) offers all contemporary comforts along with timeless 'old Caribbean' views, tropical gardens, pool, in a private, quiet, location but near to all the best that

St. John has to offer: Its world-reknown National Park Beaches are a 5-minute drive, you can walk down to town, Cruz Bay, but are up high enough to be away from the noise and busyness, relax, retreat, and enjoy magnificent Virgin Island sunset views, affordable luxury for a honeymoon, anniversary, family vacation; this stand-alone townhouse-type vacation rental is part of a small, quiet, intimate complex with just 10 units--St. John's best kept secret.

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About Cynthia Veldman

There's only one thing better than being in that incredible water around St. John and that's being in it while holding your newest grandchild :-)

Cynthia Veldman purchased this condo in 2011
Why Cynthia Veldman chose Cruz Bay

From the moment I first stepped on the old wooden dock in Cruz Bay, I felt like I was at peace and at home. That was more than 20 years ago and I still get that feeling every time I'm there. The natural beauty that characterizes St. John--largely unspoiled by any development on the 2/3 of the island that's National Park, the swimming and snorkeling right off the beach in that incredibly clear, warm, turquoise water--even in the midst of winter!, the smells, the sounds, the wildlife, the community feel of the island--I just love it!!

What makes this condo unique

It is SO nice to be anywhere I want to go--beach, restaurant, shopping, groceries, ferry, barge--in just a matter of minutes. At the same time I can stay comfortably ensconced in the comforts of the condo, cooking in while enjoying the cooling effects of the a/c, enjoying the views, quietly relaxing on the deck with my husband or friends or reading a book, or swimming my laps in the pool and enjoying the company and conversation with other guests under the gazebo while toasting the sunset together. Just an utterly lovely way to relax, retreat, or refresh myself. That's why I named the condo BLISS, which means 'peaceful joy, utter contentment, or blessedness.' It's what I feel when I'm there.

Cruz Bay condo rental - Enjoy amazing views while dining or relaxing on Bliss's private garden terrace

Enjoy amazing views while dining or relaxing on Bliss's private garden terrace

Four of you can enjoy this view while dining on Bliss's private garden terrace

Four of you can enjoy this view while dining on Bliss's private garden terrace

Bliss is a stand-alone 2-story unit as shown in picture

Bliss is a stand-alone 2-story unit as shown in picture

Bliss exterior view showing your private parking spot just steps from your door

Bliss exterior view showing your private parking spot just steps from your door

Your own private grill just steps from Bliss's kitchen and indoor/outdoor dining

Your own private grill just steps from Bliss's kitchen and indoor/outdoor dining

All New Windows and Lighting at Bliss Ensure Light-Filled Rooms Day or Night

All New Windows and Lighting at Bliss Ensure Light-Filled Rooms Day or Night

Virgin Island Views Inside Bliss

Virgin Island Views Inside Bliss

A view from Bliss's couch

A view from Bliss's couch

Partial Bliss Living Area: portion of new kitchen area and entertainment system

Partial Bliss Living Area: portion of new kitchen area and entertainment system

Eating Inside at Bliss, you see Caribbean views as well as the Private Garden

Eating Inside at Bliss, you see Caribbean views as well as the Private Garden

Another view of Bliss living area; counter stools arrived this week

Another view of Bliss living area; counter stools arrived this week

All-New Bathroom at Bliss--like a National Park Beach (clear water; ivory sand)

All-New Bathroom at Bliss--like a National Park Beach (clear water; ivory sand)

New Walk-In Shower at Bliss

New Walk-In Shower at Bliss

Main Floor Bedroom at Bliss (with Garden View and Private Safe in your Closet)

Main Floor Bedroom at Bliss (with Garden View and Private Safe in your Closet)

MBR showing wall-mounted cable tv, full-length dressing mirror, vaulted ceiling

MBR showing wall-mounted cable tv, full-length dressing mirror, vaulted ceiling

Plenty of closet space and private safe in your MBR at Bliss

Plenty of closet space and private safe in your MBR at Bliss

Bliss's Loft BR: great Caribbean Views & Flexible Bed Arrangement; 2 twins OR

Bliss's Loft BR: great Caribbean Views & Flexible Bed Arrangement; 2 twins OR

A king; each side has it's own nite-stand and light, TV with DVD-player and VCR

A king; each side has it's own nite-stand and light, TV with DVD-player and VCR

OR King with closet and private personal safe

OR King with closet and private personal safe

Bliss has large & small lightweight coolers and backpack beach chairs

Bliss has large & small lightweight coolers and backpack beach chairs

Cruz Views lovely saline-filtered pool that you usually have all to yourselves

Cruz Views lovely saline-filtered pool that you usually have all to yourselves

Caribbean View from Cruz View Pool Deck Gazebo

Caribbean View from Cruz View Pool Deck Gazebo

View of Caribbean Sunset from Private Deck at Bliss

View of Caribbean Sunset from Private Deck at Bliss

A portion of your Caribbean view from your own private garden terrace at Bliss

A portion of your Caribbean view from your own private garden terrace at Bliss

Nearest Point of Interest : Passenger Ferry Dock
Nearest Point of Interest : Dolphin Market Grocery Store
Nearest Point of Interest : La Tapa Restaurant
Nearest Point of Interest : Caneel Bay
Nearest Point of Interest : Honeymoon Beach
Nearest Point of Interest : Salomon Beach
Nearest Point of Interest : Scott Beach
Nearest Point of Interest : Turtle Bay Beach
Nearest Point of Interest : Little Hawksnest Beach
Nearest Point of Interest : Hawksnest Beach
Nearest Point of Interest : Gibney/Oppenheimer Beach
Nearest Point of Interest : Trunk Beach
Nearest Point of Interest : Jumby Beach
Nearest Point of Interest : Denis Bay
Nearest Point of Interest : Cinnamon Bay & Beaches
Nearest Point of Interest : Maho Bay & Beaches
Nearest Point of Interest : Francis Beach
Nearest Point of Interest : Mongoose Junction
Nearest Point of Interest : Morgan's Mango
Nearest Point of Interest : Ocean Grill restaurant
Car: not necessary

explore the whole island with a 4WD vehicle, find hidden coves, cays, and beaches by renting a dinghy and exploring, see the sugar plantation ruins, be an archeologist for a day by volunteering at the ongoing research at Cinnamon Bay, see the botanical garden walk, see the petroglyphs on the Reef Bay trail, snorkel right off the beach, snuba, dive reefs and the sunken ship Rhone, take classes at the National Park

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Rental Rates for this vacation condo rental in Cruz Bay, Virgin Islands

Notes

  • From $199/nt
  • US Dollars
  • Min. stay: Hi Season 1 week; remainder 5 nites; add 10% hotel tax/$50 damage ins.
  • to all rates; kids over 7 and non-crawling infants welcome. NO smoking.
  • $100 surcharge on all stays of less than 1 week.
  • Low Season: 8/1/13 to 12/20/13...$199/night (1-2 guests); $240/night (3-4 guests)
  • Thanksgiving $1694/wk 1-4 guests; Presidents Week $2590/wk 1-4 guests
  • Holidays: 12/21/13 to 1/4/14...$2625/week 1-4 guests;
  • High Season: 1/5/14 to 4/20/14...$320/night (1-2 guests); $370/night (3-4 guests)
  • Mid Season: 4/14/13 to 7/31/13...$240/night (1-2 guests); $290/night (3-4 guests)

Accommodation and Amenities for this vacation condo rental in Cruz Bay, Virgin Islands

Property Type:
  • condo
Forms of Payment:
  • accept credit card
Meals:
  • Guests provide their own meals
Location Type:
  • Beach View
  • Ocean View
  • Near The Ocean
  • Town
General:
  • Internet
  • Wireless Internet
  • Linens Provided ...
    Designer bath and bedroom linens as well as beach towels and beach bags
  • Telephone
  • Air Conditioning ...
    Wonderful new central air-conditioning throughout
  • Broadband Access
  • Parking Off Street ...
    Your own private, well-lit parking spot just steps from your front door
Kitchen:
  • Kitchen
  • Dishwasher
  • Catering Available
  • Microwave ...
    Combination microwave/convection oven
  • Cooking Utensils
  • Refrigerator
  • 4 Ring Stove
Bathrooms:
  • 1 Bathroom
  • Bathroom 1 -
  • 1
Bedrooms:
  • 2 Bedrooms, Sleeps 4
  • King size beds (1) Upstairs bedroom can be made up as a king or 2 twins; great panoramic sea views from the comfort of your bed; all new mattresses, TV with DVD and VCR, ample closet space with your own personal safe, dressing mirror & table, Queen size Beds (1) Main floor bedroom has a new queen mattress, garden views and new wall-mounted cable TV, ampke closet space, your own personal safe, Twin or Single Beds (1) Upstairs bedroom can be made up into 2 twin beds with ample lighting, see other details under king bed above
Entertainment:
  • Stereo
  • VCR
  • CD Player
  • Satellite / Cable ...
    (2) in Great Room and downstairs Bedroom
  • Video Library ...
    Lots of DVDs and videos
  • Television ...
    in upstairs bedroom
  • DVD Player
  • Music Library ...
    Lots of CD's, cable music, or bring your ipod/iphone to play all your favorite songs on our great surround-sound entertainment unit
Outside:
  • Outdoor Grill
  • Wood Deck
  • Outdoor Grill Gas
  • Gazebo
  • Balcony
  • Deck / Patio
Suitability:
  • pets not allowed
  • Minimum Age Limit for Renters ...
    8 years old or non-crawling infants
  • children welcome ...
    children aged 8 and older are welcome as are non-crawling infants
  • not suitable for children ...
    between 9 months and 7 years old
  • non smoking only
Pool / Spa:
  • Communal Pool ...
    Wonderful large saline-filtered pool surrounded by lush tropical gardens with a great view of the harbor and Pillsbury Sound shared by all 10 units at Cruz Views but 9 times out of ten used only by me when I'm there!
Attractions:
  • museums
  • restaurants
  • botanical garden
  • churches
  • duty free shops
  • library
  • marina
  • playground
  • ruins
  • rain forests
  • coin laundry
  • reefs
  • waterfalls
  • health/beauty spa
Leisure Activities:
  • horseback riding
  • beachcombing
  • bird watching
  • eco tourism
  • gambling casinos
  • scenic drives
  • walking
  • whale watching
  • boating
  • sight seeing
  • shopping
  • wildlife viewing
Local Services & Businesses:
  • ATM/bank
  • groceries
  • laundromat
  • massage therapist
  • medical services
  • Babysitter
Sports & Adventure Activities:
  • kayaking
  • surfing
  • mountain biking
  • cycling
  • hiking
  • swimming
  • basketball court
  • sailing
  • deepsea fishing
  • scuba diving or snorkeling
  • snorkeling
  • tennis
  • parasailing
  • golf
  • wind-surfing
  • snorkeling/diving
  • fishing
Notes: I-Pod player dock, combination microwave/convection oven, central a/c, fans, walk-in shower, free private parking, garden, great views of Pillsbury Sound, Cruz Bay harbor, the Caribbean Sea with a variety of other islands and cays you can see including St. Thomas, Culebra, Great & Little St. James, Thatch, Grass, Lovongo, Henley, great sunsets, gentle breezes

Reviews for this vacation condo rental in Cruz Bay, Virgin Islands

2BR quiet retreat near town/beaches, sea views, central air
average rating of 5.0 based on 22 reviews
business
2BR quiet retreat near town/beaches, sea views, central air
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p380848vb
630-408-0244
Estate Enighed Cruz Bay
Guest Comment Entered by Owner
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NICEST unit at Cruz Views! We'll be back next year

NICEST unit at Cruz Views! We'll be back next year
Submitted: May 7, 2013 Stayed: January 2013
This is our third visit to St. John and our third time staying at Cruz Views villas.

Bliss [#1] is by far the NICEST one we have visited. Very comfortable and private.

We will be back again next year!
business
2BR quiet retreat near town/beaches, sea views, central air
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p380848vb
630-408-0244
Estate Enighed Cruz Bay
Glen Mills, PA
5

Awesome view!

5 of 5
Submitted: March 30, 2013 Stayed: March 2013
We had a great stay at Bliss. We loved the view and had everything we needed at the condo. We made great use of the beach chairs, boogie board, noodle and cooler for our long days at the beach. Our two best days were sailing with Simplicity Charters and renting a Hobie at Cinnamon Beach. We will definitely be back to St. John!
Recommended for:  Adventure Seekers, Girls Getaway, Sightseeing, Families with Teenagers, Families with Young Children, Romantic Getaway
Helpful votes: 1/1
business
2BR quiet retreat near town/beaches, sea views, central air
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p380848vb
630-408-0244
Estate Enighed Cruz Bay
Guest Comment Entered by Owner
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Close to Cruz Bay but Quiet and Peaceful; Perfect!

Submitted: February 1, 2013 Stayed: December 2012
Thank you for letting us stay in your beautiful condo. It was very peaceful--our whole vacation in lovely St. John was. We enjoyed the little birds, donkeys, and trees. St. John is a gorgeous untouched island. I liked the way the condo was close to Cruz Bay but still very quiet. It was PERFECT! Thank you.
business
2BR quiet retreat near town/beaches, sea views, central air
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p380848vb
630-408-0244
Estate Enighed Cruz Bay
Guest Comment Entered by Owner
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Thankful for this wonderful place to stay

Submitted: January 25, 2013 Stayed: July 2012
Thank you for sharing your beautiful condo with us.

This is our second year visiting the island. Bliss gave us a feeling of home away from home!...

We hiked, snorkeled, swam, drove, sailed and boated our way through and around the island. We enjoyed learning the history of St. John and the surrounding islands [from the books in your condo.]. We visited ruins and enjoyed breath-taking views…

We are filled with gratitude for our experiences, the people of the island and this wonderful place to stay.
business
2BR quiet retreat near town/beaches, sea views, central air
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p380848vb
630-408-0244
Estate Enighed Cruz Bay
Guest Comment Entered by Owner
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Everything is Absolutely First-Rate

Submitted: January 23, 2013 Stayed: December 2012
Thank you very much for sharing your warm, wonderful home with us. Everything is absolutely first rate. We loved being here and are melancholy at the prospect of leaving. We'll always remember our day trips to Hawksnest, Trunk, Cinnamon and Coral Bay. The beaches are exquisite and a visit to each of them is a must-do for all visitors. The restaurants rocked good food and offered a very warm 'home away from home' feel. We are grateful.
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