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Cactus Flower Cottage - a Charming Quiet Retreat with Ocean View

Bayside cottage with kitchen and balcony

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Beach nearby, sun-loungers, beach towels
Outdoor dining
Exterior detail
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Pool

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2900 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pool

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

Bayside cottage with kitchen and balcony
Along with Access to hot tub, this smoke-free cottage has laundry facilities and barbecues. The cottage provides a kitchen with a fridge, an oven, a stovetop and a microwave. Guests will appreciate conveniences, such as a washing machine and a coffee/tea maker, while a TV with cable channels and a DVD player provide a bit of entertainment. Housekeeping is available on request.
Air-conditioned accommodation at this cottage offers DVD players and a safe. Rooms open to balconies. Cable televisions are provided.

Kitchens offer fridges, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Recreational amenities at the cottage include Access to hot tub.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Property manager

Contact Joe and Tina

Languages

English

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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

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Policies

Check-in

Contactless check-in and check-out are 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

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
On-site 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 transport to and from this property

About the area

Map
St. John, USVI

What's nearby

  • Virgin Islands National Park - 7 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Cruz Bay Beach - 8 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Caneel Bay Beach - 12 min drive - 6.4 km
  • Cinnamon Bay Beach - 12 min drive - 6.2 km
  • Trunk Bay - 17 min drive - 7.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪High Tide Bar & Seafood Grill - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Cruz Bay Landing - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Beach Bar - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Lovango Rum Bar - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪The Windmill Bar - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Cactus Flower Cottage - a Charming Quiet Retreat with Ocean View have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Cactus Flower Cottage - a Charming Quiet Retreat with Ocean View pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-out at Cactus Flower Cottage - a Charming Quiet Retreat with Ocean View?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Cactus Flower Cottage - a Charming Quiet Retreat with Ocean View located?

Situated by the sea, this cottage is 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Klein Bay and 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Virgin Islands National Park. Rendezvous Bay and Virgin Islands Coral Reef National Monument are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 124 out of 138 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 138 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 138 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 138 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 138 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kaela B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Stephen W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Allison G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Julie G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Rose C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Debbie L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

10/10 Excellent

Aubry A. T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Dan S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Cindy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

10/10 Excellent

John S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Shari J., Evanston, IL

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful place to stay on St. John!

We loved staying at Cactus Flower! It’s in a great location tucked in the hills just a few minutes away from Cruz Bay, and easy access to the North Shore beaches. The cottage is charming, peaceful and comfy—the hosts have provided everything you could need. Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

David H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A hidden gem.

Great cottage for a couple with access to a refreshing pool and nice hot tub for starry nights. Easy access with paved roads and a quiet neighborhood made it a relaxing stay. Quick drive to the beaches, restaurants, and groceries.
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Corrine B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome

We enjoyed every bit of this cottage. Riley was very accommodating with everything we needed. We will stay here next time we are in St John!
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

william h.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Hovis

Great stay …sorry to have missed you all as I hear we have an NC connection and are both friends w Andy Penn …I’ll be back to stay w you all in January as my daughter lives on the island .Best , Michael
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfection

Better than the photos. Absolutely spectacular stay in the best location possible on the island. We loved every minute of our trip. The cottage was spectacular and Joe and Tina were amazing hosts. 10/10 experience!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

John S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cactus Flower Cottage January 2024

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The cottage was clean and well appointed. There wasn't anything extra that we needed. Tina and Joe were responsive to any questions that we had and we couldn't have been happier.
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

michelle g.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Just lovely

Exactly as discribed
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Ben

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My wife and I liked the location, which was in a very quiet area with little traffic and a beautiful view of Fish Bay from the upper porch. We felt very safe while staying there. The inside was furnished very nicely and had everything we needed. It felt like home. We also liked the unique outside shower. Joe, the property owner, was very nice and helpful.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Gayle S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing, wonderful stay

We loved it at Cactus flower. The house was perfect for us and came with many unexpected extras such as beach chairs, snorkel gear, condiments and a super friendly cat. Joe and Tina provided very detailed instructions to reach the property. Vicky was very friendly and helpful. If we ever come back to St. Johns we will stay at Cactus Flower.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jay M., Pittsburgh

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful

Very peaceful with great views. Tidy with more amenities than we could use. Snorkeling gear was very nice to have and good beach chairs. Only needed help with the grill and Joe was there in under 5 min. "Operator error" Stars were great every night and best of all was taking a shower outside under them. Tina and Joe were very friendly and I look forward to staying again.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

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

Tawny C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Dream Cottage!

Exceeded our expectations. The property was beautiful, peaceful, and had all updated amenities. Very clean which is a big deal to me. Listening to the habitat come alive in the evening was a plus. Very comfy bed and the outdoor shower was wonderful. We hung out in the pool several times and never had company. Joe and Tina really keep to themselves - if you needed them they were there but otherwise we had all the privacy we like. Will definitely go back!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Tom B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice get away

Please build a step to enter the hot tub. The board on two cinder blocks is dangerous. My wife stepped on the board at its edge and it flipped off and could ha e easily broken her toe! Other than that great place for the price!
Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Chris M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

An enchanting experience

We were blessed to enjoy three idyllic weeks in this charming, bright, airy, spacious, comfortable, and clean cottage. The experience was so much more than pictures convey. Loved the dreamy bed, outdoor shower, stars and kitty visits!!!. We felt like we were in a small private resort. The pool and hot tub were surrounded by lush and lovely landscaping. We often had the pool and hot tub to ourselves. Never felt crowded, even though shared with a few other guests. Great location; far enough from Cruz Bay yet close to the Dolphin grocery store near the Westin Resort. We frequently drove to Maho Bay, as it was calm. The Windmill bar was worth a visit! Other days we enjoyed the large porch and clear pool. A note of advice: book your jeep early!!! Thank you Tina and Joe for your warm hospitality and for creating this magical oasis.
Stayed 21 nights in Feb 2024