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Cactus Flower Cottage - a Charming Quiet Retreat with Ocean View

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Beach nearby, sun-loungers, beach towels
1 bedroom, in-room safe, WiFi, bed sheets
TV, DVD player, books
Pool
Property grounds

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 284 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer

Explore the area

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St. John, USVI
  • Place, Rendezvous Bay
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Chocolate Hole
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Great Cruz Bay
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, St. Thomas (STT-Cyril E. King)
    ‪61 min drive‬

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About the area

St. John

When you stay at this cottage in St. John, you'll be near the bay, within a 15-minute drive of Cruz Bay Beach and Virgin Islands National Park. .This cottage is 7.4 mi (11.9 km) from Sapphire Beach and 4.6 mi (7.4 km) from Trunk Bay.
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What's nearby

  • Rendezvous Bay - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Klein Bay - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Chocolate Hole - 6 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Chocolate Hole Beach - 6 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Great Cruz Bay - 6 min drive - 3.1 km

Getting around

  • St. Thomas (SPB-St. Thomas Seaplane Base) - 65 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Shambles - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Woody's Seafood Saloon - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Cruz Bay Landing - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Windmill Bar - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪The Longboard - ‬11 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Cactus Flower Cottage - a Charming Quiet Retreat with Ocean View

Cactus Flower Cottage is a charming 1-bedroom cottage nestled in Fish Bay, one of St. John's quietest neighborhood. Built amoungst 200 year old ruins still visable on property. Enjoy fresh papaya, coconut and other fruit from trees throughout the gardens when in season. A 10-minute ride from Cruz Bay on paved roads. The cottage includes a full kitchen, covered deck, outside private native stone shower, established landscaping, air-conditioning in the bedroom, cable TV, high-speed internet, solar hot water, water view of Fish Bay and the Caribbean Sea. Guests at the cottage have full use of the pool, which is adjacent to the main house. North Shore Beach access is a 5-10 minute drive. South Shore Beaches, historic ruin sites and National Park Trails are walking distance. Vehicle rental is strongly recommended. Taxi service is also easy.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned cottage, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private balcony. Cable programming along with a DVD player are provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a phone, as well as a safe and a microwave.
Enjoy the recreation opportunities such as a hot tub or make use of other amenities including barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub
  • Pool

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • TV with cable channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping on request
  • Phone
  • Safe

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near the sea
  • On the bay

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Property does not allow children
  • Unit size: 900 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Contactless check-in available

Minimum check-in age: 21

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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children

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
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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

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Cactus Flower Cottage Charming Quiet Retreat Ocean View St. John

Cactus Flower Cottage Charming Quiet Retreat Ocean View

Cactus Flower Charming Quiet Retreat Ocean View St. John

Cactus Flower Cottage Charming Quiet Retreat Ocean View St. John

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Cactus Flower Cottage - a Charming Quiet Retreat with Ocean View Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 132 out of 147 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 147 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 147 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 147 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 147 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Sharon T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Air conditioning in the bedroom was nice and cool. It was quite warm in the living room during the day even with all fans going. I really liked the porch to sit on. Bed nice and comfortable. When sitting outside make sure to use bug spray lots of mosquitoes. Loved the hot tub. Pool was very small. Convenient to town. Loved the sweet and friendly cat! Would stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026

10/10 Excellent

M S.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had a fantastic stay in the cactus flower cottage in the Fish Bay area—such a beautiful, peaceful setting surrounded by lush tropical landscape. The property itself was wonderful, especially the dark and cool bedroom, which made it so comfortable to relax and get a great night’s sleep. The deck was absolutely beautiful and a perfect spot to unwind and take in the surroundings. We also really appreciated having access to a washer and dryer—it made the stay even more convenient. Overall, a relaxing and enjoyable experience, and we would definitely come back
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026

10/10 Excellent

Katy W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Tina and Joe have created a peaceful nook that has everything you need plus extras to enjoy the island! We loaded up our jeep everyday with nice beach chairs and a cooler they have at the cottage and enjoyed the ambiance of the outdoor shower to rinse off the day! Porch was amazing for coffee and wine time!! Very clean, no problems checking in or out, they have a generator too but no power issues while we were there . Hope we get to come back! Tina sent spot on helpful tips on how to navigate things from taxis to groceries which made traveling easier for our first trip. Many thanks for a great stay!!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2026

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
We recently stayed at this charming cottage and had a wonderful experience. This is our third stay on this property. From the moment we arrived we felt relaxed and welcomed. This cottage is beautifully maintained, cozy and thoughtfully decorated. The living area is warm and inviting -perfect for unwinding in the evenings as is the porch area. The kitchen is fully equipped with everything we needed making it easy to prepare meals. The bedroom is comfortable & quiet and we slept well. Everything was spotlessly, clean and well organized. We especially appreciated the peaceful outdoor space with all of the unique plants of the area. We enjoyed our morning coffee on the porch with the beautiful view. It really felt like a private retreat away from the noise of every day life back in New Hampshire. Tina and Joe are friendly and responsive. They have attention to detail and made sure that we had everything we needed for a comfortable stay. Overall, this is the perfect getaway and we will happily return next year. Highly recommend this place to others.
Stayed 12 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Vladimir S., Columbus, Ohio

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful place and wonderful hosts. Really enjoyed the stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely fantastic stay once again. Joe and Tina are the best hosts and their cottage is perfection. Couldn’t recommend more!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joshua F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Second time staying in the home. I’ll say to anyone traveling to the area, this is the go to!! Home was far enough outside of town that we didn’t feel like true tourist (we were, but you get it). The host were very communicative and helpful through the check in process and our leave day. Pete the cat was also a wonderful host while the owners were away
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kurtis R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Incredible place to visit and very responsive hosts
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lauren B.

Liked: Cleanliness
The cottage was lovely. I’d say the only confusion in the description was whether it was near a beach. There was a beach nearby but I did not see any obvious place to park or enter the beach, it appeared to be all private access. The beach had a sargasm issue in July anyway, so we spent our time beach hopping the beautiful northern beaches. The cottage was clean and fully stocked including towels, beach towels, extra linens and pillows, paper goods, and kitchen supplies. Basic spices were available in the pantry. The hosts were friendly and helpful but we did not run into them frequently. There was something magical about the outdoor shower. In addition to being super fun to use, my hair has never been that soft. I even ordered her shampoos at home but it must have been the water because I can’t replicate it. I also admired the lovely screened in porch, fully furnished and offering the wonderful peeper songs at night. If it wasn’t 100 degrees we would have used it more. The bedroom had a king and was a good size. The bedding and linens were quality. After the rains I could pick up a perfect fallen flower on the front stair for my hair. 100% get the jeep. Would stay here again and recommend!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

ALISON V.

Liked: Cleanliness
This was a fantastic, quiet location- but not far from anything. The hosts were extremely communicative and helpful. Will definitely be returning!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

vicky c., Apex, NC

Liked: Cleanliness

St John’s adventure

Tina was very helpful and communicative. Cactus Flower was a wonderful place for us as we explored the island. She had beach chairs, beach towels, snorkel gear and even a cooler we could use during our stay. Our last day we enjoyed the lovely pool and hot tub as well. The air conditioning in the bedroom was very nice and allowed for restful sleep after full days of hiking and swimming. Thank you for opening up your bungalow to us!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Greg S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cactus cottage

Property was perfect , beautiful cottage , quiet and peaceful . We truly enjoyed our stay and would highly recommend …. the owners were exceptional !
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Paradise

Loved our stay at Cactus Flower Cottage!Great interaction with the owners,and especially loved the snuggles with their kitties and pup!Spent lots of time on the beautiful covered deck and it was very relaxing!Beautiful and peaceful! definitely understand it is an open air cottage, it was a blessing to have air conditioning in the bedroom as the rest of the cottage can be pretty warm when the high! Nonetheless, we would definitely return again and very much, enjoyed it!
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kaela B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Peaceful and serene!

We had an amazing stay! Very peaceful. Tina and Joe were very helpful with reccomending car rental, directions, etc.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allison G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place

Exactly as described. Has everything you need. Hosts are very nice. Short drive to most places on the island. We enjoyed ourselves
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Very Nice Property

We loved our stay at Cactus Flower. It is very nicely appointed and the hosts are great!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rose C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome as always!

This cottage is the perfect place for a couple.We love the outdoor shower,the kitchen has everything we needed,Joe and Tina are excellent hosts. Quite and peaceful.
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent Stay

We had the most wonderful time on island and the stay at this cottage was perfect. Excellent location. Easy drive from Cruz Bay. No rough roads or crazy parking! Cottage had everything we needed and the AC in the bedroom was fantastic! We highly recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dan S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great villa with an awesome stone outdoor shower

Cactus Flower was a wonderful 1 bedroom villa with a wonderful Stone Outdoor shower. Joe and Tina were wonderful Hosts with decades of local knowledge. Fish bay is so close to everything. I would highly recommend this 1 bedroom villa
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa M., St Croix USVI

Liked: Cleanliness

Peace and quiet Fish Bay

The cottage is adorable and very comfortable, welcoming and relaxing.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aubry A. T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Truly an amazing cottage in paradise

I'm so glad I found this gem on Vrbo. My boyfriend and I couldn't have asked for a better place to stay. The cottage was clean, comfortable and perfectly located. We truly felt like we were in paradise! The hosts where so kind and accommodating. We can't wait to come back!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cindy S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful Stay

The owners were absolutely the sweetest…including the pets. Everything was clean and just perfect! It was cozy and nice and we loved the outside shower. We wish all rental owners were as wonderful as the ones with this property. Thank you for having us!!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Richard L.

St. Johns in general.

Accommodations were okay. Air-conditioning was in the bed room only. St. Johns island itself was horrible. Too many people. If you didn't get to the beaches by 8:30 there was no parking spaces left and you may as well go home. The restaurants were mediocre and expensive and you need to make a reservation a week in advance. I will never go to any USVI ever again. Try Virgin Gorda or Anguilla they are much better.
Stayed 11 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

John S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cactus Flower

Tina and Joe were simply excellent and Cactus Flower is a quiet, safe environment in which to relax and enjoy St. John. It has everything one needs and is beautifully done.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debbie L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Couples Getaway

We enjoyed our stay at Cactus Flower Cottage. Very clean and well kept. The cottage had everything we needed to make our trip to St. John fun and memorable.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024