Kid-friendly vacation rentals in St. John

Great spot only minutes from Cruz Bay. There’s a single parking spot that takes a little work to fit into but it’s sufficient. Good house for our family of 4 (2 teens). GREAT views from the back deck for morning coffee and evening cocktails. Would suggest darker curtains in the bedrooms as the current ones don’t keep out any light. Bed linens could be upgraded. Host was very responsive and easy to contact.

From start to finish we had a wonderful time at this home. Book VI provided a link to share with our group with the list of helpful pointers and recommendations from restaurants, beaches to shopping. The place was beautiful and well appointed and had comfortable beds too. We enjoyed using the beach chairs, snorkeling gear and the SUP while there. They had coolers too which came in handy for our beach outings. This place was about 15 min or so from Cruz Bay and grocery stores were nearby too. If you are looking for a beautiful place to stay near Cruz Bay and enjoy seeing the stars, stay here. I highly recommend staying here.

We loved our stay at the Yellow Flamingo. we traveled with 2 adults and 2 kids the size of adults(14 and 12). Honestly, I was very pleased with the condo. Based on the pictures and previous experiences with smaller rentals, I was afraid we were going to be cramped or the kids bed was going to be too small. I was pleasantly surprised they had enough room to share the sofa and we had enough room to maneuver around each other. We were very pleased with the location too it was a quick scenic drive to any of the main beaches. The view from the pool was great! The pool had a ledge to sit and was about 6 ft deep in the middle. The kids were slightly disappointed they couldn't touch bottom. This was the only complaint from them and it didn't matter because they got their water fix at the beach. The kitchen setup was great because we were able to fix quick dinners easily. Our host could not have done anything more to make our stay better.

This house was perfect! The view off the deck is totally stunning...sunrise, sunset, crystal blue waters, rolling hills of the East End of St John and even a full rainbow one afternoon! We spent a lot of time out there. The house was very comfortable, great big comfy couch, beds were nice and linens great and lots of pillows. The kitchen was very well appointed, big and fun to cook in with the counter and chairs for others to keep you company. The frig is huge and the ice maker was crucial. The laundry room was so convenient downstairs. The location was wonderful--near many amazing beaches and hikes, historic areas and local eateries. Quiet and peaceful but with plenty to do. Overall we LOVED staying here!

I don’t have adequate words so soon after leaving to express the feeling that stays with me after being at orchid house for a week. All I can say is that my heart is full. If you are a person who isn’t looking for fancy, and whose idea of contentment is lying in a hammock listening to all the sounds of life teeming around you, this is a place you’ll never want to leave. Wonderful hosts and truly an extraordinary place. A work of art in every way. So grateful to have experienced it!

We had a wonderful stay at Meritage house! The layout was spacious with beautiful views - better than the photos in all regards. A perfect house for a multigenerational trip - we had grandparents, parents, and teens (6 people). Location was very convenient. We had a few minor issues that arose and Linda and Abby coordinated quickly to address them. Highly recommend!

Kim’s place if fabulous! Waking up and going to bed each night with the view over Coral Bay was definitely a highlight and worth the adventurous drive up! Definitely needed a jeep! We loved staying on east end and found it to be quieter than the west. Easy drive to all the beautiful beaches and loved having the pool to cool off in after a long day at the beach! Kim was the best host and really went above and beyond! Highly recommend! We would stay here again!

Our accommodations were exactly as expected. Bathroom was spotless despite being on an island (we live on one as well and moisture makes it really hard to keep clean). Interior felt a little tight at times during meals but very enjoyable and plenty of space outside! Listen to Shira's advice regarding your stay and everything should be alright :) I asked if a "small SUV" would be fine to get there and she thought it might be, but upon arrival her driveway did look too steep and angled. We had to park on the road, which honestly I think I preferred instead of having to pull in and out of there every time. Also shout out to Calabash Market JUST down the road, where we purchased kabobs to grill "at home" among other things. It ended up being our favorite meal compared to anything out at a restaurant. Finally, our favorite spots (Salt Pond and Francis Bay) are less than 10 minutes away from Shira's

Vey peaceful and beautiful vew!

Great condo with ocean view. Everything you need within 8 min taxi or oven walking on the resort. The host and staff at the resort were super nice and pleasant. Thank you again. Till the next trip

Location, location, location! Close to Cruz Bay Ferry, grocery stores and many restaurants. The St John’s Provisions Bakery directly below this ABNB was AMAZING!!! Great coffee, expresso, baked goods, smoothies, sandwiches. We are big fans. Would stay here again. Thx Ramona and Chris

Bridget and Mike made every effort to help us along the way during our trip, super responsive, very friendly and personable, and gave lots of insight into the local scene and answered any questions we could dream up (and we had a lot! ). The unit was clean and comfortable, plenty of room for the two of us. Definitely get a rental car as the location is tucked away from the bustle of downtown cruz bay and requires some steep hills/driveway. Just a stones throw to all the amazing amenities, bars, restaurants, etc that St. John has to offer. Overall a lovely quiet place for us to rest our heads after five long, active, and relaxing wonderful days on St John! Thanks Bridget and Michael, we will be back!!

Apart from the hill, this was an exceptional place. Everything needed for a day at the beach was there and it was fantastic. We walked the hill a couple times and grabbed taxis the rest of the trips. Good location and a fantastic view. Would stay again!

Very friendly host. Clean place. Nice kitchen, nice main bedroom. Smaller second bedroom.

Jack and Julie have thought of everything! The room has everything you need for your stay, from beach gear, walking sticks, water bottles, backpacks, not to mention all the great tips. It was worth renting a car directly from them and they arranged a great taxi service to and from the ferry. Jack and Julie are expert hosts and their property on Coral Bay is simply amazing!

We had a great visit at Mayling's place! It was very clean and comfortable and provided what we needed for a wonderful vacation. She reached out with check-in instructions prior to our arrival and all communication was easy & friendly. A big plus was being able to walk into Cruz Bay for dinner & shopping! We would be happy to stay again.

This is a great place to stay. Very nice studio apt with beautiful view of the water, and very convenient — an easy 5 minute walk or so the bars and restaurants of Cruz Bay. And you can listen to live music from the balcony! Thomas was also very responsive. Would stay there again!

We couldn’t have chosen a more perfect sanctuary for our stay in St. Thomas. The views were absolutely breathtaking, and the location was ideal—just a short drive to the vibrant nightlife of Red Hook, yet peacefully tucked away for ultimate relaxation.

We absolutely loved our stay here! The view was spectacular, and we took full advantage of it...sitting on the porch for coffee in the morning and wine at night. We went to sleep every night, listening to the waves. The kitchen is the best stocked kitchen I have ever seen at an Airbnb. There was even a Nespresso maker for morning lattes! The closet was full of supplies, including towels, beach chairs, tons of snorkeling equipment, and laundry supplies. The condo was only a short walk on a paved path, to the Cowpet Bay beach. We loved this quiet beach was with plenty of shade under the trees and great snorkeling. There is even a rental company at the beach for kayaks, paddleboards, and other water toys. There are two great restaurants and a very nice pool on site. The Ritz is close enough to walk to, for other nearby dining options. And we loved our dinner at Sunset Grille, just a 5 minute drive down the street. Overall, we couldn't have been happier with our stay here.

We love the condos at Cabrita by the Sea. We chose this location because of the ocean being literally steps away. Nothing like listening to the waves before bed and waking up to the same in the morning. Veronica was an amazing host. Super responsive and her recommendations of things to see and do in the area was outstanding. The condo had all the necessities and then some. It was the vacation we needed and Veronica’s place was the perfect place to call home during our time. We will definitely be back. Thanks for having us and being a great host.

This condo was perfect for a family vacation. Amy was a great communicator leading up to the trip...she was proactive about travel instructions, check-in process, and even offered to help coordinate local activities. The space was clean and as-described. It was a very quick walk to the beach and pool, making it easy for our group to come up/down at our own pace. The condo was a quick drive (5 min) to the Red Hook area, where there were plenty of restaurants to check out. Overall, it was a great experience and would definitely recommend.

Lovely apartment in Cruz Bay with beautiful porch and comfortable, clean amenities and lovely decor. We stayed for one week with our 13 and 14 year old. We were worried it wouldn't be big enough with two teens, but the set up was perfect. We were able to let them sleep in on the fold outs in living room while we enjoyed coffee on the porch. No complaints about the fold outs - everything was comfortable and there were enough extra, quality linens to make up nice beds. The apartment is very comfortable, and the ability to open it all up to the island breezes was ideal. We never needed to run the AC during the day (we chose to at night so we could close the windows to avoid hearing the early morning roosters.) The hosts were great; responsive and helpful! They responded quickly on an afternoon returning from the beach when we accidentally reset the keypad entry and were locked out. We were tired, sandy and hungry and they had us back in the apartment within 15 minutes. Would stay again

Wonderful quiet, space and loved the gated area with beautiful views! Cooler and beach chairs were a nice bonus. Tips: Google maps is accurate. The owner sends step by step instructions although we didn’t need it. You need a proper car. The roads are legit steep. We did walk 20 minutes to and from town a couple times although we enjoy walking. Gym is old although similar to a low to mid Marriott.

This was a two bedroom villa at the Westin on Saint John. The staff at the Westin was super friendly and the location, landscaping and beach cannot be beat! Beautiful sunsets right outside our ground floor beachfront unit. Spectacular! There are nice excursions that leave right from the hotel or drive/cab to tons of beautiful hikes and beaches. Tue site has tennis, pickleball, and other activities but the beach is pretty quiet for just relaxing. The food and service at the restaurants on site was good and it’s also a very short cab ride to lots of fun restaurants and bars in Cruz Bay.