St. John Villa Rentals

Who would have ever guessed that Heaven on Earth could be squeezed into a mere 20 square miles? That's exactly what you'll find when you arrive on St. John, the smallest of the three main Unites States Virgin Islands (USVI). Only one-quarter the size of its big brother St. Croix, this island packs a powerfully peaceful punch to those who set foot on its shores. It's simply the island of choice for travelers who are, first and foremost, seeking a relaxing tropical paradise experience, with the option on being an active part of society if they so choose.

		Sea Turtle Villa www.seaturtlevilla.com 877-722-2525
Sea Turtle Villa is one of St . John, USVI's most popular vacation rental villas. The casual elegance of SEA TURTLE VILLA makes it an ideal accommodation for discriminating travelers seeking a place to call "home" while on their tropical Virgin Island vacation on St. John.

		Gallows Point Resort www.gallowspointresort.com 800-323-7229
We offer luxurious, spacious 1-bedroom suites with fully equipped kitchens, central A/C and all the comforts of home. There are two types available: The upper suites are two stories with a loft bedroom and the lower suites include a sunken living room and spacious shower. Each suite has numerous 8'doors topped with arched windows surrounding the living area to capture the spectacular views. Ocean view suites have an amazing view of the lights of St. Thomas and other islands, while our Harbor view suites enjoy activity of quaint Cruz Bay Harbor and its many anchored sailboats.

		Town & Country Real Estate www.towncountryusvi.com 340-693-7325
Let us make your St John Real Estate dreams come true through our well established real estate agency. As a charter member of the St. John Board of Realtors, we offer complete Virgin Islands real estate services for buying and selling homes, land, condos, and commercial properties all over St John.

St. John USVI

Perhaps most notable, St. John has more than 12,500 acres of its precious land mass preserved under the Virgin Islands National Park. Twenty-two unforgettable pathways that traverse the entire footprint of the island provide more than twenty miles of trails for your hiking pleasure. Such trails, including the popular Reef Bay Trail, provide a close-up view of the breathtaking beauty of the lush tropical forests, blindingly white sand beaches, enchanting reefs, and other habitats that connect this glorious Caribbean parcel with the ocean that surrounds it. Each visitor is simply left to experience the splendor of St. John at his or her own pace.

And speaking of pace -- the atmosphere of this popular island is best described as "deliciously drowsy." Attracting more visitors per year than St. Croix, it's more expansive southern neighbor, and a popular retreat for those who are looking for a reprieve from the fast pace of St. Thomas, an even larger neighbor to the west, the atmosphere of St. John is considered by many to be the most welcoming of any island in the Caribbean.

Even though more than two-thirds of the island is environmentally protected and undeveloped land, this tiny gem isn't just a sleepy hideaway for nature buffs. St. John has more than a few ways for you to spend your active time.

Perhaps you'll feel compelled to roll out of your beachside lounge chair to take a stroll through the shops of Wharfside Village or Mongoose Junction, located in and near Cruz Bay, the "downtown district" of the island. Maybe you'll be inspired to put down your energy-bar-filled-backpack in exchange for an exotic meal at one of the nearby restaurants -- perhaps some Callaloo Soup at Miss Lucy's, washed down with a margarita at Morgan's Mango afterwards? Or maybe you'd prefer to make a single stop to visit with the locals and admire the flip-flop sandals that serve as wall art at Skinny Legs Bar & Restaurant?

Trunk Bay, a favorite beach of tourists and photographers alike, along with Cinnamon Bay, a popular beach campground located within the National Park, both offer outstanding snorkeling opportunities. Kayakers, windsurfers, and mountain bikers are a common sight, as are visitors enjoying the historical ruins of the Annaberg Sugar Plantation and those trying to decipher the symbolic meaning of the petroglyphs that can be found etched into stones that edge the Reef Bay Trail.

Who wouldn't want to visit an island that's referred to by the locals as "Love City?" Who wouldn't want to hang out with the wild donkeys that grace Cinnamon Bay's beach? Who wouldn't want to travel with their family to one of the friendliest, safest, and cleanest islands in the entire Caribbean?

When the going gets tough in the laid-back atmosphere of the Caribbean (hard to imagine, isn't it), even the locals venture to St. John to kick back and relax. If that isn't the highest form of a recommendation, I simply don't know what is. Come and be seduced by St. John.