Kid-friendly holiday rentals in Cruz Bay

This was our second visit to St. John, and Villa Nesta was the perfect spot for us! If you’re looking for a perfectly appointed house, with breathtaking views, peace and quiet, a friendly and helpful host, and easily navigable roads to and from local beaches and restaurants, look no further. We especially loved the gorgeous back deck and the tranquility of the outdoor shower. We had one full day of rain this trip, which we took as an opportunity to stay in, relax, and simply appreciate the seascapes all around us. We will absolutely be back!

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.

Jon is a wonderful host. We have stayed there multiple times and are always pleased and amazed at the house. So much room, and the kitchen and living area are incredible to hang out in. Looking out of the house through the sliding doors to the bay cannot be accurately described. Great location for a direct walk to downtown Cruz Bay and all restaurants. You have to stay here!

I would like to express my sincere gratitude for all your attention, care, and professionalism during our stay. Your home is extremely well maintained, offering an impeccable environment in terms of cleanliness, organization, and comfort. We felt very safe throughout our stay, which provided us with a peaceful, pleasant, and worry-free experience. Additionally, the atmosphere is welcoming, well-located, and filled with very positive energy, which made a real difference in our experience in St. Thomas. It was undoubtedly an excellent choice and an experience that will remain in our best memories. I am truly grateful and hope to have the opportunity to return in the future. Sincerely, Ramonna

This was probably the best airbnb we’ve stayed in. It was perfect for our family of five. Drew was great and also helped us with a jeep rental. He was extremely communicative with us and made sure we were all set and ready to go when we hopped off the ferry. Bailey sweetly greeted us with a charcuterie platter and showed us around the house. The house is completely true to the listing photos and is absolutely stunning! The deck is large and we enjoyed sitting with coffee each morning looking out at the gorgeous ocean and hillside views. We slept wonderfully in the comfortable beds. The bedroom air conditioners worked perfectly and the cross breezes in the main living area kept the house cool and comfortable. Drew continued to stay in touch throughout the week. He even met us at the house one morning to help us find parking for our boat excursion. I’m already dreaming of our next visit to Back In The Day. Many thanks to Drew, Bailey and the homeowners for a wonderful stay on St. John!

Had a fabulous time here. You could not ask for a better location, or nicer view! Bob's hospitality was next level. All around 10 out of 10! Thanks for making the trip so nice and special :)

Gorgeous views, clean place, and a short drive from Red Hook Ferry.

shira's place felt like home, perfect for a getaway from the big cities. I love it. it had everything we needed and the host is very friendly and easy to reach for any questions you might have.

We enjoyed a short vacation in St Thomas and this was a great place to be based for exploring. As recommended by DeShawn a rental car was really needed given the location. The welcome was very friendly including a lovely bowl of fruit from the garden. A lot of thought has gone into the layout of the apartment and amenities for guests, eg the beach towels and snorkelling kit. A very pleasant stay.

Alex’s place was beautiful. Spacious and so clean. We loved sitting on the terrace and drinking our coffee every morning. Anything we needed, Alex responded immediately. We rented his jeep and it was great to go around the island. Would highly recommend.

DO NOT GET ANY OTHER AIRBNB. I know I am some random internet stranger but this is the best airbnb I have ever stayed in. Mryla is the absolute best and the location is amazing. The apartment is perfect with a beautiful view and the beaches nearby are perfect. Do not miss out on this, trust.

We loved this condo. Well appointed kitchen including a dishwasher and all the appliances you could ask for. Washer and dryer were very useful after a day at the beach . Everything was so close that we didn’t feel we needed a car (even tho you get a dedicated parking space). Shared taxis to the beaches are just 5 mins walk away. We appreciated use of the included beach chairs which were easy to carry on trips .

Thelma is a local who knows everything! She and her husband helped me through my three days here, including calling taxi, finding bus stop and luggage storage etc. Couldn’t ask a more supportive host! Also their place is very cozy and clean, with a lovely cat nearby.

We absolutely loved our stay here. The location couldn’t have been better: close to town, local markets, and the stunning North Shore beaches but still felt like our own private escape. Mornings with coffee on the balcony and evenings watching the sunset were awesome. The king bed was comfortable, and the whole place had a peaceful, welcoming vibe. The hosts were super kind and helpful, offering great local recommendations. Don’t miss dinner at Morgan’s Mango—it was one of our favorite meals! This spot truly gave us the best of St John. We’re already dreaming about coming back.

We had an absolutely wonderful stay at Coral Bay Side! The studio had all we needed for a comfortable and relaxing visit. The views were stunning, and we loved waking up to the sounds of nature each morning. One of the nicest perks was both the convenience of the Jeep rental through them, it made exploring the island so much easier and stress-free. AND Julie's (pro-chef) room service !! Top notch! Jack and Julie were incredibly welcoming and responsive, offering great local tips and making sure we had everything we needed throughout our stay. It’s clear they care deeply about their guests’ experience. We wouldn’t hesitate to come back and stay with them again for what would be our 5th time as their guests. 😊🏝️

Eric was extremely helpful and accommodating during our stay. He answered any question we had very quickly and gave us recommendations periodically. The place was clean and the location was beautiful and peaceful. You need a car to get to the airbnb but the roads are manageable for inexperienced drivers of steep and bumpy roads. I would 100% stay here again!

Omg this place was absolutely amazing! Shawn made this feel like our own place it felt like home.

My fiancé and I stayed here for our annual trooical getaway. We're from the mountains of Colorado so we're very active and adventerous. This place was perfect! Close to the Red Hook ferries, some great restaurants, and everything was very driveable. We had a rental car and I'd recommend it for this location. It made life very easy. We enjoyed multiple dinners at home because the windows really do look like that and they're SPOTLESS. Enjoy that patio but definitely light a bug candle. We did everything! Hiking, snorkeling off beaches, snorkeling using boat charters... everything. We love this island and Veronica's little condo was exceptional. We did lose power for 1 night. I would recommend blasting the AC the minute you get back to prepare for having to go a night without it and do not open the windows if it happens. Just ride it out. Blame WAPA. I use a CPAP machine and brought a travel battery. I strongly recommend you do the same and bring battery banks for phones at least.

Scott’s place was fantastic. Looked just like the photos and awesome location. Would highly recommend.

Love how the place is cozy, and very clean, and came with equipped kitchen ware to cook with. The condo had a beautiful view, and the drive was not as bad as we thought from the airport. Overall this place is lovely we have no complaints.

We had a great time staying at sail away on sapphire beach. Great walkout little condo with easy access to all of St. Thomas. Super close to Red hook, 20 minutes to magens bay and minutes to various other beaches. We took the car ferry a couple times to St. John and that is super close as well. We met lots of nice people in the same complex. The pool is right outside the condo and watching the sunrises every morning was a treat. We stayed with our son who slept on the pullout and we were all comfortable.

Great place to stay! Very convenient if you want to explore St. John too! John was responsive and kind. We really appreciated the recommendations and insights into the area prior to our stay. We would love to stay here again soon!

Mts's was a great accommodation for my daughter and I for her birthday trip. The scenery was breathtakingly beautiful. We enjoyed being awakened by the roosters each morning. There were several restaurants in the vicinity. We ate dinner at the restaurant called Root 42 bar and Grill located on the resort. We had breakfast at the coffee shop on the resort called Northside Grind. We did walk to Magen's Bay which was about a 10-15 minute walk so it wasn't too bad just a little scary (due to the fast drivers and critters roaming around) since there were no sidewalks. We did stop by the a restaurant/ice cream shop for lunch called the Udder Delights and Double Palms Bar and Grill. I must admit that the food was delicious. All in all, we enjoyed our stay. A few words of caution.........MAKE SURE YOU PUT ON BUG REPELLENT!!!!! I had over 100 mosquito bites on me and it was nothing nice.

I’m giving a real review Shannon is absolutely lovely she was far more than accommodating for my trip I had arranged things for my girlfriend prior to arriving and she was very helpful flight got delayed so we got to check out later and was perfectly cool about it she’s truly an angel and made this trip amazing for us I really appreciate her and highly recommend anybody to book her truly phenomenal and I definitely plan on coming back if I can give 10 stars I would