[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Great family home w/private pool, a/c!! Close to Cruz Bay! Villa in St. John, near Virgin Islands National Park ![Pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/43000000/42280000/42276400/42276357/ad2db0c5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/43000000/42280000/42276400/42276357/e0cb9711.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, internet](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/43000000/42280000/42276400/42276357/6780257d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/43000000/42280000/42276400/42276357/7e7fd693.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Private kitchen](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/43000000/42280000/42276400/42276357/efa8892b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Great family home w/private pool, a/c!! Close to Cruz Bay! provides laundry facilities and more. 8.4 Very good ### Entire home 2 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 51400 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Laundry - Ocean view ## 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. ### Great family home w/private pool, a/c!! Close to Cruz Bay! DESCRIPTION: Discover the charm of Aqua Gem, a charming 2-bedroom, 2 ½ bath home complete with a private pool, perfect for your dream getaway. On the main level, you will find an inviting living space, kitchen, and dining area, complemented by a convenient half bath. The great room, surrounded by French doors featuring magnetic screens, seamlessly opens onto a wrap-around deck, offering breathtaking views of Great Cruz Bay Harbor. A spiral staircase leads you to the lower level, where two spacious bedrooms await, each furnished with king beds, air conditioning, and en-suite baths with tiled showers. Open the screened sliders to reveal your own private pool deck, encompassing 700 square feet and featuring a 20 x 12 foot swimming pool. This thoughtfully designed two-level layout is perfect for families traveling with children, couples desiring equivalent accommodations, or honeymooners ready to embark on their new life together. Rent Aqua Gem along with its sister property, Ocean Pearl, an adjacent home, and you can effortlessly host a group of up to 8, making it a perfect choice for larger gatherings. LOCATION: Aqua Gem faces south-southwest, basking in sunshine throughout the day, providing an ideal setting for sun-seekers. The spectacular views include the picturesque islands of Little and Great St. James, the southern tip of St. Thomas, and the sparkling waters of Great Cruz Bay and the Caribbean. Experience fiery sunsets and the tranquil glow of distant island lights as night falls. Conveniently located, you’re just a five-minute drive away from trendy restaurants, lively beach bars, grocery stores, and charming boutiques in Cruz Bay. LIVING and DINING: Three sets of fully screened French doors invite you to the upper deck, wrapping around the living areas and creating a seamless indoor-outdoor flow. The tiled interior great room is kept cool by ceiling fans and refreshing ocean breezes. Relax on the comfortable couch and chair, surrounded by exquisite Caribbean artwork and decor. Entertainment options include a 32-inch flat-screen cable TV, stereo system, and wireless internet access for your convenience. Choose to dine indoors or outside on the upper deck. KITCHEN: The kitchen is well-equipped for all your culinary needs, featuring a 4-burner gas stove and oven on an island bar/counter, along with a refrigerator, microwave, toaster, drip coffee maker, blender, and a gas grill on the deck for delightful outdoor barbeques. BEDROOMS: The two lower-level bedrooms feature an efficient split-level air-conditioning system to ensure a cool night's sleep. Alternatively, you can open the sliding glass doors and drift off to the soothing sounds of the Caribbean, aided by ceiling fans and gentle trade winds. Each equally sized master bedroom provides a king bed, tiled floors, dressers, lamps, end tables, and fully tiled baths with showers. Picture waking up, rolling out of bed, and diving straight into your pool—just a few steps away, accessible through the screened sliding glass doors. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Pool/Spa - Communal pool ### Internet - Available in the villa: Internet access ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms ### Bathroom - 2.5 bathrooms ### Living spaces - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - Cable/satellite channels - Games ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill ### Laundry - Laundry facilities ### Comfort - Ceiling fan ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed - Note from host: No smoking is allowed on the premises. ### Location highlights - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a hospital ### Things to do - Kayak - Casino nearby - Fishing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Scuba diving 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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Unit size: 1,400 square feet ## Similar properties ![Pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/58000000/57700000/57696500/57696434/be5ce024.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Experience the ultimate blend of relaxation and convenience—book your stay today and make unforgettable memories! 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This includes outside on the decks and the surrounding grounds of the property. No functions, wedding/receptions, etc. are allowed at the property. The rental is only for the guests reserved and paid to stay at the property. ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Note from host: Children Welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted No smoking is allowed on the premises. ## 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 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 ### Property is also known as 49210 Vrbo Property ## About the area Located in St. John, this villa is near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Virgin Islands National Park and Cruz Bay Beach. Kayaking, scuba diving, and motor boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking nearby. [Visit our St. John travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/St-John.dx601376) [View more Villas in St. John](https://www.expedia.ca/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%7C18.32294%2C-64.78238&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=e5hA5jL_Sg-vNKNhSj56rUvMdok=) St John, VI ### What's nearby - Great Cruz Bay - 7 min walk - 0.6 km - Chocolate Hole - 10 min walk - 0.8 km - Cruz Bay Beach - 3 min drive - 2.0 km - Virgin Islands National Park - 3 min drive - 2.4 km - Trunk Bay - 15 min drive - 7.3 km ### Getting around - St. Thomas (SPB-St. Thomas Seaplane Base) - 60 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Woody's Seafood Saloon - ‬6 min drive - ‪Greengo’s - ‬7 min drive - ‪Sun Dog Cafe - ‬7 min drive - ‪Tap & Still - ‬6 min drive - ‪Snorkels Pool Bar & BBQ - ‬9 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Great family home w/private pool, a/c!! Close to Cruz Bay! pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### Where is Great family home w/private pool, a/c!! Close to Cruz Bay! located? > Situated near the beach, this villa is 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from Chocolate Hole Beach and 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Virgin Islands National Park. Rendezvous Bay and Chocolate Hole are also within 15 minutes. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Great family home w/private pool, a/c!! Close to Cruz Bay! Reviews 8.4 ### Very good 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.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 8.0 Cleanliness ### 9.4 Location 10 - Excellent 3 8 - Good 3 6 - Okay 2 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lauren N. Mar 1, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Adorable villa in a convenient location Aqua Gem was perfect for our girls trip. The kitchen is well stocked with all cooking utensils needed. The beds were very comfy, and the bedrooms were right off the pool deck. Parking is a bit tight, but our four door Jeep was able to fit and turn around ok. Overall this villa is adorable and we would definitely rent it again! ##### Lauren N. Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Kimberly B. Apr 2, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Aqua Gem Stay We enjoyed our week at Aqua Gem in St. John. Aqua Gem was pretty. We loved the 2nd floor balcony, the pool, the view of the pool from the bedrooms. It was nice with the fresh air flowing through the windows and upstairs sliding doors. We slept comfortable and had things we needed throughout our stay. We did have to contact someone about a leak in the bedroom air conditioner, a leak in a downstairs bathroom shower, the washing machine outside wouldn’t work at first, and then the stove would not work. When we called to report these things, they sent someone right out. The washing machine and the air condtioner started working better but the oven and the shower continued to have problems. We still had a great time on vacation and Aqua Gem was still a nice place for us to stay. ##### Kimberly B. Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Charlene H. Oct 20, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Aqua Gem The bathrooms and pool shower need a good cleaning. Hair left on shower floor, dust around vanity edge and base boards. I had to clean toilet seat and sink in bathroom adjourned to pool shower. Need to mop floor upstairs. Hair on and behind couch cushions. Need new AAA batteries for the air conditioner remote. However, your place was beautiful and I will be recommending to my family. Beach towels, beach chairs, and laundry room was great. By the way, the black water hose needs to be replaced. There is a large leak near faucet. String on pool canopy broke during the tropical storm winds Friday morning. It was not long enough for us to reattach to the railing. Thank you very much!! Hope to come back soon! ##### Charlene H. Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023 ### 6/10 Okay #### Greg C. Jul 22, 2021 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Property can use an upgrade You need to upgrade the entire property ##### Greg C. Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Grady E. Jul 9, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### This place was awesome. Perfect location. A lot of places on the island share a pool. Not this place. All yours. Super clean and spacious. I'd definitely stay here again. ##### Grady E. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021 ### 6/10 Okay #### Renee B. Mar 3, 2020 Liked: Check-in #### Location Home is close to the town of Cruz Bay. Not for small children given the spiral staircase. No air conditioning on main floor. It was nice to have a small pool. ##### Renee B. This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good #### Scott M. Jan 25, 2017 #### Accommodations were as advertised... 3 of us stayed here in early January, 2017... had everything we needed, it's not what I would call a fancy place, but the beds were very comfortable, the pool was clean and in good order, the kitchen had all we needed... didn't cook much, and it was fairly close to town, so in and out for dinner, shopping or the ferry was fine. While technically you can see the water from the upper deck, it’s not what I would call a place with a view… that being said, we didn’t care… we have plenty of other memories of the amazing views on the island. The place next door, a twin to this building and we’re not sure if it is a rental or not with the same company, seemed to have a better view. The towels in the bathroom were great too! (It’s the little things sometimes… right?) There is a spiral staircase inside for accessing top to bottom floors. This could be difficult for some. It has a cooler and beach chairs, and beach towels… the cooler was the only slight disappointment… funny story, we went to the beach with said cooler… I returned from the ocean and was confused when I saw our towels and things, but a yellow not blue cooler sitting there… I told my friend who was just arriving back also, “I would have sworn that was a blue cooler!” She said, “It was!”. We found the blue covering of the cooler up the beach by the way from the car… it had fallen apart… no biggie, but it would be great if it were a “one piece” cooler… lol… The top floor French doors all open with screens and the breeze is great. The screens however, could use some mending. Again, all in all, I think it was fine. OH! Almost forgot, check the cupboard above the coffee pot… it has a lock on it, but it isn’t locked and has some coffee filters as well as salt and pepper, etc. We didn’t check it because we saw the lock and wound up purchasing a few small items we didn’t necessarily need… although that first morning when I made coffee with paper towel filter, having one of the filters just inside that door would have been cool… lol… meh… we managed to get by! ##### Scott M. Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2017 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good #### Monique G. Jan 13, 2017 #### Comfortable and conveniently located! We chartered boat trips 4 out of the 6 days we were there so the accommodations met our needs. We wanted an affordable and comfortable villa for 4 people. The beds were very comfortable and the location was extremely convenient for meeting our charters and eating out in the evening. The spiral staircase is challenging but the outside stairs are a good option. ##### Monique G.