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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5102 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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St John, St John
  • Virgin Islands National Park
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Cruz Bay Beach
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Trunk Bay
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • St. Thomas (STT-Cyril E. King)
    ‪71 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

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

As seen on HGTV! 2 br 1 bath island retreat with Solar Power! Sleeps 4

As seen on HGTV’s Caribbean Life Season 20 episode 4(HGTVGo)! 2 br 1 bath retreat!

Beautiful newly renovated home located 10 minutes from Cruz Bay. Enjoy your vacation in this fantastic retreat. Banana Tree Villa is a private home located in the quiet Gifft Hill neighborhood. This villa is 2 bedrooms and 1 bath with a lush tropical garden view. Perfect for the family get-a-way! Sleeps 4.

Gas grill on downstairs deck! Perfect for an evening under the stars!

Owner lives upstairs. Downstairs villa has a private entrance and plenty of flat parking out front.

If shopping and dining are on your "todo" list for this vacation you will find Banana Tree located a short 10 minute drive to the shops and restaurants of Wharfside village and 15 minutes to Mongoose Junction where you are sure to find the perfect souvenir to remind you of this awesome island.

Hiking trails and beaches of the National Park are large draw to the island for many of the frequent visitors of St. John and there are several trails that begin just a 15 minute drive from the property.

Book direct option available.
During your stay at this vacation home, you'll be within walking distance of Virgin Islands National Park. The vacation home offers free WiFi and a kitchen.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, balcony, and sofa bed
  • Free WiFi
  • 5 minutes by car from Virgin Islands National Park and 12 minutes from Cruz Bay Beach
This vacation home offers its guests barbecue grills and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property manager

Shelli Stacey

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Work spaces

  • Printer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: $1000 fine for smoking on property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Swimming nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Composting
  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Recycling
  • Solar energy
  • Unit size: 1,100 square feet
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 9:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Note from host: Events allowed with owners permission
This property uses solar energy
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

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As seen on HGTV! 2 br 1 bath island retreat with Solar Power! Sleeps 4 Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 21 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 21 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 21 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Bananariffic!
We really enjoyed our stay! The villa has a well equipped kitchen, comfortable beds and great spaces to relax after a day exploring the beaches and trails of St John. It is in a great location for accessing both sides of the island.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pedro T.

Liked: Cleanliness
St John Getaway
The Queen and I spent a great weekend at Banana Tree Villa. Very clean with excellent amenities and full kitchen, air conditioning. Host was waiting for us to arrive and briefed us on the house and the island.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Ken W.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Disappointed w/property and listing
The drive to the property is thru abandon cars, garbage, pot holes and leeking batteries. The property is a downstairs apartment under a rental unit (approx.20 steps). There is no view of the water. The outdoor cushions were stained/moldy and the fridge, cupboards and freezer were full of old food, little room for ours. Ice maker was in the cloths cupboard which we found cleaned and setup. A little more attention to detail and this would have been a much better experience. The floors and finishings are nice. Frogs and hummingbirds were a plus. Nothing can be done about the access Im afraid, shame.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing stay
We had an amazing stay! Host was great and even took time out of her day to help surprise our kids for Easter! Place was exactly as advertised and we will definitely go back to stay again!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

4/10 Poor

Elizabeth B.

Liked: Cleanliness
2024 St John
List:No view, no washer nor dryer very humid, driveway unusable -pictures are inaccurate. Beach and bath towels are very musky - bring your own. Towels dingy color. No dishwasher either. There are nice things but not enough to come again. I do not like pellet grill. I’m used to and partial to gas. This is a place for someone to live in not a vacation rental. Had to ask for items….better to stay at Cinnamon Bay than pay high fee here.
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful home!
We really enjoyed the home. It has all the modern things you might like to make it easy when you come home from the beach. The neighborhood is a bit run down but the house is amazing!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Stay
Everything went very smoothly. The on island contact met us at our jeep rental office and escorted us to the property. She was friendly and showed us everything we needed to know before leaving. Property was beautiful, well appointed, and well maintained. We were very comfortable there and would not hesitate to stay again!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barbara M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Stay
Everything you need is at this beautiful home with a beautiful view! The details and furnishings of this home makes for a cozy, comfortable stay and you will find it hard to leave! Shelli was so nice to deal with to help with anything we needed. The drive around St John is difficult and it isn’t easy to get to the home but it’s not unusual for the island in general. The view from the porch is beautiful so it’s worth the upward trek to the top. Just make sure you rent a Jeep or SUV to help with the bumpy roads. Overall wonderful stay!!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lael S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfection at it’s best!
We had a marvelous time at our stay at the banana tree Villa! They had everything you could possibly need for a beach vacation! The view is fantastic from upon the Mountain top. You are only 15 minutes from Cruz Bay downtown and if you rent a car you can get to all the beaches within 30 minutes. Truly perfect! We’ll be back!!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erin O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect vacation
The property was exactly as advertised and as others have mentioned had everything we couple possibly need. The location worked well for us - easy drive to town and beaches. The best hosts we’ve ever had! Thanks so much for a great stay - we would love to come back!!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Island vibes
Summed up in 2 words... No Worries! From beginning to end everything was taken care of every question was answered. We were picked up at Cruz Bay ferry landing & swept away to our rental jeep & then off to Banana Tree. Great location secluded but yet close to downtown Cruz Bay. Would highly recommend Banana Tree Villa Thanks for sharing your beautiful villa with us Shelli! Va. CREW
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Randy C., Russellville

Liked: Cleanliness
Week in paradise!
Spacious clean home. Very comfortable place to stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

diane m.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful property on an amazing island
We loved it and it had everything we needed
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michele F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Successful mother/daughter trip
The home and property are well kept and offer everything needed for a day at the beach, including beach chairs, beach towels, noodles and cooler. The home is charming and ( I assume) updated. We only rented the upstairs so I can only speak about the main floor, but imagine the lower floor is just nice and as accurate as the pictures. I would definitely recommend Banana Tree Villa to family & friends.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Megan B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect home for having fun and comfort!
This was my first time visiting the USVI and I am so glad we stayed at Shelli's place! It had everything we needed for cooking and cleaning. The property manager was incredibly understanding and nice about our change in arrival time as our flight was changed and we missed the ferry we planned to catch. The home and its views are incredible. We were so sad we had to go home!
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Marie-eve J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing stay
We had a wonderful stay in this amazing villa. The view was incredible, the house is very beautiful and functional, the kitchen is big and breakfasts on the porch are one of our best memories! We would love to come back here one day.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Diane T., Frisco Tx. Dallas area

Liked: Cleanliness
Hidden Retreat
We loved the house. Its even better than what the photos show. It's a little off the beaten path but only about 10 minutes from Cruz Bay. It beautifully decorated and the kitchen is amazingly well stocked. We made the mistake of trying to follow the gps instead of the directions given to us. Our mistake. My only suggestion would be to add some weather stripping on doors that don't quite meet, and to add some type of fans on the deck. We would highly recommend this property and can't wait to come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca M.

Liked: Cleanliness
WONDERFUL rental!
This is a FANTASTIC rental on STJ. It is FULLY stocked with everything! The decor is beautiful inside and out. Great location. Everything was WONDERFUL!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Stacy H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful View - Great Accomodations
We could not have dreamed of any place more perfect than Banana Tree Villa to celebrate my husband's birthday. We had a party of 8 and were very comfortable with ample space. The owners did not miss a single detail! The villa came equipped with everything we could have ever needed and the furnishings and decor were superb....perfect for an island adventure.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nicole B., Boston, Massachusetts

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful house and property on St John
This house is well maintained and nicely furnished. The couches and beds were comfortable. We enjoyed using the well stocked kitchens and the grill. The upper deck has 2 hammocks with a lovely view of Cruz bay harbor and we saw quite a few fabulous sunsets. Beach chairs and a shade tent were provided for use as well as a jeep! Plenty of hot water . Ac available in all the rooms with ceiling fans for comfort. Kelly, the property manager, was very helpful and attentive. During your stay I recommend using St. John Market for groceries. Take a day to see the sea turtles at Maho Bay too. I would definitely return to this house.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

JOHN G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Host
We enjoyed our stay. The accommodations were as expected, while the service from the host was excellent.