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Argonauta: Spectacular Ocean Views, Privacy and Luxury - Minutes from town

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5 bedrooms, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, WiFi
TV
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Reviews
10

Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 102500 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • Hot tubHot tubHot tub
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill

Explore the area

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st john, St John
  • Popular LocationBattery4 min drive
  • Popular LocationCruz Bay Beach8 min drive
  • Popular LocationHoneymoon Beach9 min drive
  • AirportSt. Thomas (STT-Cyril E. King)65 min drive

About this property

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You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Argonauta: Spectacular Ocean Views, Privacy and Luxury - Minutes from town

Five minutes from the bustling center of Cruz Bay, you will find a secluded, landscaped retreat in Contant Farm called Argonauta. With 5 spacious bedrooms, each with its own en suite bathroom, you will wake up each morning to spectacular ocean views.
Have your coffee on the wrap around deck, sporting a 270 degree panorama of the Caribbean Sea. Then head to St John's famous North Shore beaches, just 15 minutes away. Finish the day playing in Argonauta's plunge pool or having a fun cocktail at the fully equipped pool bar. As the day ends, head to the hot tub to soak and watch the glorious Argonauta sunsets. When you are ready for dinner, make use of a well-equipped full chef's kitchen or head down to Cruz Bay. Despite Argonauta's privacy, you're just a short drive from the town center.
Argonauta has two king dbedroom suites in the main house. The lower main house bedroom is large enough to accommodate an additional crib or air mattress for littler guests. Its bathroom has a full outdoor shower enclosed in a screened stone grotto. The upper main house bedroom is accessed via a spiral staircase and has its own bathroom with shower. In addition to the bedroom, it has an office nook with a mahogany desk facing the sea.
Two more king bedrooms are found in the adjacent guest house, each with magnificent views, stone showers and hammocks to soothe your soul. The fifth king bedroom with en suite bathroom is tucked away off the pool deck and contains a LifeFitness Elliptical trainer and desk.
As for dining al fresco, there is a wrap -around deck on the west side of the main house. It's a great spot for dining and viewing sunsets, or watching ships large and small glide towards St Thomas and its glittering lights in the distance.
Argonauta should be called Argonauta 2.0. It suffered massive damage from the 2017 hurricanes, and has been completely rebuilt by master builder Jonathan Doran. All its decks, fixtures and amenities are new and state of the art, from a new chef's kitchen with wine refrigerator, all new Mitsubishi air-conditioners throughout, to a completely rebuilt pool deck, with bar, pool and hot tub. For entertainment, if you wish to take a break from star gazing to stream a movie, a professional grade internet system reaches every room in the house as well as the decks. Or everyone can gather in the Great Room and watch together on the 50 inch smart TV.
Happily, one thing has not changed. The view, enjoyed by so many guests over the years, could not be destroyed by the storms, and remains as breathtaking as ever.

The price is based on the number of people who occupy the property. Nightly rate is based on a 1-4 occupancy. Each additional guest above 4 is charged a per person per nights fee. Please enter the correct TOTAL number of guests including children when booking the property. Only paying guests are allowed on the property.

Property manager

James M. Miller

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool
  • Spa tub

Internet

  • Available in the villa: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Outdoor shower
  • Shower only
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Things to do

  • Gym on site

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
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • 1 unit
  • Unit size: 2,500 square feet

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

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

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite 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 there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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

About the area

St. John

This villa is located in Contant Farms, a neighborhood in St. John. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Virgin Islands National Park and Honeymoon Beach.

What's nearby

  • Battery - 4 min drive
  • Virgin Islands National Park - 4 min drive
  • Cruz Bay Beach - 8 min drive
  • Honeymoon Beach - 9 min drive
  • Trunk Bay - 17 min drive

Getting around

  • St. Thomas (SPB-St. Thomas Seaplane Base) - 57 min drive

Restaurants

  • High Tide Bar & Seafood Grill - 4 min drive
  • Cruz Bay Landing - 3 min drive
  • Beach Bar - 4 min drive
  • Lovango Rum Bar - 4 min drive
  • Tap & Still - 3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Argonauta: Spectacular Ocean Views, Privacy and Luxury - Minutes from town pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Argonauta: Spectacular Ocean Views, Privacy and Luxury - Minutes from town?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Argonauta: Spectacular Ocean Views, Privacy and Luxury - Minutes from town?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Argonauta: Spectacular Ocean Views, Privacy and Luxury - Minutes from town located?

Located in Contant Farms, this villa is within 1 mi (2 km) of Great Cruz Bay and Virgin Islands National Park. St. John Spice and Mongoose Junction are also within 1 mi (2 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 29 out of 30 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 30 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 30 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 30 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 30 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Susan B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Retirement Trip
Amazing views, AC worked well, clean villa, well stocked kitchen, had great beach chairs and coolers to use for beaches, nice beach towels They had a nice basket of local dips as a welcome basket. Would have been nice for them to have coffee provided at least for the first morning. Only negative is a lot of mosquitoes but a small sacrifice for such an amazing island and beautiful home. Thank you for letting us stay😎
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katelin U.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful spot for a family holiday
Our group of 9 had a wonderful stay over the Thanksgiving holiday. There was plenty of room for all of us- grandchildren, parents, uncle, and grandparents. We had space to gather and spend time together, and space to have quiet time after days at the beach. The road and driveway are tricky to navigate, but that seems to be common on St John. The hot tub wasn’t working during our stay, but everything else was perfect!
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Scott F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing Views
Our family couldn't have enjoyed our stay more. The views were absolutely amazing. The kitchen, pool, hot tub made it a perfect getaway. All pics were accurate. No disappointments.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Terry B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Argonauta
Very comfortable for 9 adults. Large well equipped kitchen. Great view from all rooms. We enjoyed our stay and would return.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelly S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing!
Wonderful view with great accommodations!!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bill C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely home close to Cruz Bay but nicely secluded
Wonderful stay with family in this well appointed beautiful home. Views were stunning. 5 bedrooms are all great with bathrooms. Laundry and exceptionally well stocked kitchen. Property manager was highly responsive.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Randy R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stunning view and great privacy
This was our second stay at Argonauta. The view, as well as the privacy is exceptional. I would highly recommend renting a vehicle while staying at this property as it is up a very steep hill at the end of a long, private drive. We had one minor issue with a non-working electrical outlet that the management company resolved within the hour. The management company was equally efficient when we notified them that there was not a blender on site and they delivered one to us with the hour. Other than a missing blender the kitchen is well appointed and there was a nice welcome basket upon our arrival containing a variety of cold salads. It would be nice if the unit included coffee and sugar, at least to have for the first morning or two, if one cannot get to the market right away. It did seem that some of the bed linens and towels were showing a lot of wear and could use replacing. The living room sofa is also showing some wear and was not overly comfortable. The ice maker didn't work and I recall the same issue on our last visit, but there were ice trays provided. Overall a very nice place to stay and we would stay again.
Stayed 12 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Barry T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Highly recommend Argonauta
Our group thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Argonauta. The views are wonderful and the house was well thought out and decorated and had an amazingly equipped kitchen (the private chef loved that too). TS Earl kept us home a day or so and the property really made that fun. We've stayed in the Contant area several times so we always like the proximity to Cruz Bay. Already looking forward to a return visit.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Susan H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful view
Loved this house and view. Was perfect for our family of all adults. Might have been tricky with little ones. Two bedrooms in the main house and the rest were separate. Great location! Very responsive property managers!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Melissa R.

Liked: Cleanliness
We loved everything about Argonauta. The sunsets were spectacular, the beds were very comfy.
We would definitely rent this property again. JP was great and showed us around the property when we checked in.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022