See all properties
Save
Entire home

Thanksgiving and Christmas wk open w/lower rates! Sunsets Over Great Cruz Bay!

Photo gallery for Thanksgiving and Christmas wk open w/lower rates! Sunsets Over Great Cruz Bay!

Outdoor dining
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Outdoor pool
Smart TV, books
Property grounds

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Map
St John
  • Great Cruz Bay
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Cruz Bay Beach
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Trunk Bay
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • St. Thomas (STT-Cyril E. King)
    ‪68 min drive‬

Room options

About the area

St. John

With a stay at this villa in St. John, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Cruz Bay Beach and Virgin Islands National Park. .This villa is 5.9 mi (9.5 km) from Sapphire Beach and 12 mi (19.4 km) from Magens Bay Beach.
View more Villas in St. JohnOpens in a new window

What's nearby

  • Great Cruz Bay - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Chocolate Hole - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Cruz Bay Beach - 7 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Virgin Islands National Park - 7 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Trunk Bay - 18 min drive - 7.5 km

Getting around

  • St. Thomas (SPB-St. Thomas Seaplane Base) - 60 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪High Tide Bar & Seafood Grill - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Cruz Bay Landing - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Beach Bar - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Lovango Rum Bar - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Windmill Bar - ‬9 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.

Thanksgiving and Christmas wk open w/lower rates! Sunsets Over Great Cruz Bay!

Villa Chez Shell is a two bedroom Pool Villa located near the Westin Resort in Great Cruz Bay and is just 5 minutes from downtown Cruz Bay.

Enjoy evening sunsets over Great Cruz Bay and the twinkling lights of St. Thomas once the sun has set for the evening.

The home has two Master Suites each with en-suite Master Baths with custom showers. The entire home has beautiful quarry stone floors imported from the Middle East.

The main entrance at Chez Shell is graced by Old Chicago Brick walkways and tropical gardens bordered with palm trees, fragrant frangipani flowers, tree orchids and other tropical foliage.

Once you step inside the front entry, the well-appointed great room opens up before you. A view of Great Cruz Bay and beyond soothe your senses. Proceed through the great room and enter the completely Screened Outdoor Living Area.

Beyond the Screened Outdoor Living Area is a Sun Deck with a table for outdoor dining and the view of Great Cruz Bay, the Sandy Beach and Swaying Palm Trees at the Westin Beach Resort.

The Screened in Porch area is a great spot to read a book or enjoy evening conversations over cocktails while the sun sets in the distance. Just off the kitchen/dining area you step out to the brand new 20 X 35 pool veranda featuring classic Old Chicago Brick Pavered sun deck and native stone walls overlooking Great Cruz Bay and St. Thomas Beyond.

Every room is appointed with plenty of windows to ensure that you enjoy both gorgeous ocean/harbor views and garden views regardless of where you rest.

Preparing meals in Chez Shell's well-equipped kitchen is a pleasure with plenty of lighting, great airflow and ample space to prepare your meals. Dine inside adjacent to the kitchen or outdoors on the Sun Deck. There is comfortable seating for six at the either of the indoor or outdoor dining tables with views of the Ocean/Harbor and the Island of St. Thomas.

It is a wonderful Villa for families with inside access to both of the Master Bedroom Suites directly from the Great Room. The Master Suites are air conditioned, one with garden views and one with views of Great Cruz Bay Harbor and the Ocean beyond.

Chez Shell also has multiple living spaces inside and out so you may enjoy the active harbor views and sunset views towards St Thomas from many different areas.

The decor is warm and inviting and in tune with Caribbean Style living. Most of the furnishings are from India, Bali, the Southwest United States which includes various antiques from around the world. Chez Shell was totally remodeled in 2007 by a talented builder out of New Mexico.

The house is just a short 5-minute walk to the beaches at Great Cruz Bay and Chocolate Hole and a short drive to the famous North Shore Beaches.

If you enjoy colorful awesome sunsets over the water, a convenient location and a beautiful place to stay, you'll find your perfect vacation waiting at Chez Shell

Should you have questions or would like to make a reservation the preferred method is via phone as emailing thru VRBO sometimes takes over 24 hours to reach us.

Keywords: pool villa, westin resort, beach access, sunset view, ocean view, close to town, two bedroom, privacy, vacation villa, Sail boats, bay view, pool villa, 2 bedroom
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned villa, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private balcony or patio. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a Smart television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a desk and a microwave.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a garden.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Sheree and Scott York

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in the villa: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Swimming 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)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 26

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

Children are welcome
Note from host: children ages 12 & up welcome

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 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

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
Villa Chez Shell ~ Enjoy Sunsets Over Great Cruz Bay!

Thanksgiving and Christmas wk open w/lower rates! Sunsets Over Great Cruz Bay! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 60 out of 64 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 64 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 64 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 64 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 64 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sara C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Absolutely lovely property!

Property is well appointed. Beautiful views! Communication with the owners was fantastic. We had a wonderful time!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Curtis C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Outstanding

We loved this place and will return.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing trip!

This was the perfect villa for my family to stay in for a week. We enjoyed the privacy and the pool very much. Convenient location to town and the north beaches. The view is especially great!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ben P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Paradise

We absolutely love St John! By far my favorite Island.we love our house we stayed at. The location is spot on.
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeffra T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Incredible home and location!

We were so happy with our stay. We come to ST. John every year but this was the first time just with our daughter. The views, the location to town, and the layout was perfect for our family. The open air concept was refreshing, especially when it rained. And we slept so well with the air conditioned bedrooms. We cooked at home for most meals, and the kitchen was equipped with everything we needed. Thank you Sheree and family for sharing your beautiful home, we can’t wait to come stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angel R.

Liked: Cleanliness

40th Birthday Girls Trip

Excellent stay at this Villa! It was better than described and the views were stunning! We had everything we needed for a night in at the villa or to adventure to the beaches. The host went above and beyond upon arrival. Our flight was delayed getting in and it was raining and dark for our arrival and she kept in contact with us and made sure that we knew exactly where we were going. She even provided some snacks and a welcome package for us knowing that we did not have time for grocery run that first evening due to our delay. It was much appreciated after a long day of travel and a stressful drive from the ferry due to the dark and rain and getting familiar with driving on the left. :) All of her suggestions for dining were wonderful! We love visiting St John and look forward to staying in this Villa again in the future. It is perfect for two couples or a girls trip like ours. Also the beds were so comfortable! We are all still talking about how well we rested in them! Beautiful property, excellent stay, and would highly recommend! Thank you for sharing your piece of paradise with us!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lina M., Usa

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful place.

I would definitely return to this place. It has everything you need, it is close to restaurants and beaches, I love tranquility and this place is perfect for it.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeanice F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing Views!

We were quite pleased and impressed with Chez Shell. The pictures and descriptions were exactly as described. The location was perfect and the views were absolutely amazing. Communicating with the owners was also easy, especially with the hurricane that was approaching soon before our arrival date. We would stay at this VRBO again in a heartbeat! Highly recommend!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Jim W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Chez shell

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Loved Villa Chez She’ll!

Loved everything about this property! Perfect for 2 couples, with each bedroom having its own bath. Beautiful views, awesome pool. What’s not to love?! Definitely would stay here again!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Dana E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beaches and AC oh my

The property is conveniently located near the car ferry and Cruz Bay. You definitely need a Jeep. The steep incline from the parking lot was a little precarious at night. Power outages at night were brutal, with still hot air. Do yourself a favor and read up on updates. We didn't think they would be overnight, but they were to no fault of anyone. We hope for the future of the island that it gets remedied quickly. House has all you need, but AC a must during June
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris B., Omaha, Nebraska

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect location, amazing views

Villa Chex Shell is the perfect spot for two couples. It's located a short drive from downtown on a secluded road overlooking Great Cruz Bay and the Westin. Perfect size for two couples, private pool with oversized patio and views forever. This is out second stay and the villa and won't be our last. Sheree is a great host and provides beach towels, chairs and a cooler for your day trips. Highly recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristina S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful week!

Beautiful home with the most incredible views. The house was well appointed with everything you need - including beach chairs and a cooler. Close to great restaurants in town while still being in a quiet neighborhood. Construction next door was a non-issue given all the greenery surrounding the house. We enjoyed our stay and would definitely return.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

nicole j.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Spot

House was very nice, and a great location. When we booked we noticed someone complained that owners lived onsite. I was a little concerned with this just because we like privacy. But I can confirm this is a complete non-issue. Their unit is below the main house. I’m pretty sure there is an entrance on the other side of the house they use that you almost can’t even tell is there. The pool and outdoor space is completely private, they can’t even see it from their unit since it’s below. They aren’t using the pool or anything while you are there. I only took off one star on the communication rating not because they didn’t communicate well but unless I missed something, email was the only way to communicate when on the island. My email didn’t load well so having a cell to text if there was something urgent would have been nice. But it wasn’t actually necessary. So not really a complaint just a suggestion! And I do understand if they don’t want to share their cell. I would recommend the house and go back for sure. There is a house being built next door. Someone mentioned that. While we did hear it a little. It was never really early or late. So unless you are just sitting at the house all day I can’t see it being a big deal. Who wants to sit at a house all day anyways when you are in St John?!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Little piece of Heaven.

Breath taking views of St. John, very clean and spacious house.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandra S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Gorgeous view

Chez Shell is exactly as represented from the pictures and description on VRBO. Two master bedrooms made it nice for two couples. The view from the great room and outsides spaces is spectacular! An afternoon at the pool is beautiful if you don’t feel like driving to one of the incredible beaches. Downtown Cruz Bay is a short ride away for drinks or dinner out. The only negative was the home being built right next door. It was loud some days and construction vehicles made parking a challenge.
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

gary M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Back in St. John USVI

Great view, very cute interior, pool area was beautiful. It was hard to find, they need a sign at the end of the driveway and some description of how to get to the driveway from Great Cruz Bay Road.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful views and great location

The views are beautiful from sunrise to sundown. Villa Chez Shell is located just past the Westin, less than 5 minutes to the market and less than 10 minutes to Cruz Bay. Two bedrooms, both with en-suite bathrooms, are ideal for couples.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Danielle S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Absolutely lovely

It was a great location and a peaceful,relaxing way to enjoy the beaches of St. John!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gretchen B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Vacation

Great place with an amazing view. Close to everything
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Vicki C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Chez Shell

House is Lovely. The view .... fabulous. The dip pool was used a lot. Lush landscaping. Great location. Well appointed kitchen. We were there while it was hot, so, understand there is No AC in living/ kitchen area. Bedrooms were the only relief from the heat. Not much of a breeze to help with heat or mosquitoes. Lots of ceiling fans, but not all run at the same speed. Just know its hot.... we were there 7/28-8/6. Island beaches are so beautiful. Small town, friendly locals. I will be back.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stefani M., Eagle, ID, USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfection

We so enjoyed our stay at Chez Shell! The home is lovely with every detail considered from the comfortable beds to tasteful decor. The home is located close to town, the view from the pool is perfect and the iguanas in the trees were entertaining. The welcome basket was a fun surprise, so thoughtful. Thank you for sharing your home with us, we would love to visit again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Caitlin H., Bedford, USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful view

We had a wonderful trip! We weren’t aware the hosts live underneath the villa - however, that was a non event. We didn’t see or hear them the entire time so if that is a question mark for you - it shouldn’t be. House was great - clean and well appointed. Kitchen had all the basics. Pool was wonderful but sun cooked! Great umbrella in the pool area for shade. I don’t normally rent villas that aren’t fully AC. This place was awesome but the bedrooms being only AC was tough for us. We knew it coming in but the main area having screens only held a lot of warm air that didn’t move as quickly throughout the days. The bedrooms could get ice cold however, so going in there to cool off and then to sleep were a great reset. All in all a beautiful spot. We love Great Cruz view and it’s such an easy drive from town.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jay N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful Property

Great experience, location and villa.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Harry Q.

Liked: Cleanliness

Relax & Unwind at Chez Shell

We had a great time on St. John while staying at Chez Shell. The villa was great and had everything we needed, including a wonderful sunset view! We enjoyed the pool and deck areas with their great views. The screened living area allowed us to feel the breezes and enjoy the view, yet be out of the sun. The location made it easy to get into Cruz Bay and to the beaches using the jeep we rented. Our thanks to the owners!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023