Secluded Bed & Breakfast Villa overlooking Magens Bay and minutes from the beach

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Property grounds
Aerial view
1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Terrace/patio
Smart TV, books

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
    Breakfast included
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Hot tub
    Hot tub
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
St. Thomas, St Thomas
  • Magens Bay
    1 min walk
  • Hull Bay
    4 min drive
  • St. Thomas Synagogue
    9 min drive
  • St. Thomas (SPB-St. Thomas Seaplane Base)
    16 min drive

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About the area

St. Thomas

With a stay at this bed & breakfast in St. Thomas, you'll be on the waterfront, within a 15-minute drive of Magens Bay Beach and Magens Bay. .This family-friendly bed & breakfast is 10.1 mi (16.3 km) from Sapphire Beach and 16.2 mi (26.1 km) from Virgin Islands National Park.

What's nearby

  • Magens Bay - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Blackbeard's Castle - 10 min drive - 6.0 km
  • Lindbergh Bay - 13 min drive - 8.4 km
  • Magens Bay Beach - 13 min drive - 8.4 km
  • Havensight Mall - 14 min drive - 8.9 km

Getting around

  • St. Thomas (SPB-St. Thomas Seaplane Base) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Green House Bar & Restaurant - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Magen's Bay Beach Bar & Cafe - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Northside Grind - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Virgilio's - ‬9 min drive

About this property

Secluded Bed & Breakfast Villa overlooking Magens Bay and minutes from the beach

The Dancing Orchid Bed and Breakfast Villa is secluded and peaceful, located on the Northside of St. Thomas, overlooking Magens Bay and five minutes from Hull Bay. You can watch the sunrise over Magens Bay, almost touch the pelicans as they glide past on the breeze of the tradewinds, and fall asleep to the sounds of the ocean on the shoreline below. There is also a beautiful nature trail on the grounds that winds down to the shoreline.

This luxurious villa has over 2,500 square feet of interior space, with tall, wood-beamed ceilings, interior stone walls, a fully equipped gourmet kitchen, custom mahogany cabinetry and woodwork, granite countertops, marble-tiled bathrooms, and mahogany furniture. An interior mahogany staircase leads to the lower level and a smaller kitchenette, with mahogany cabinetry and woodwork, granite countertops, sink, refrigerator, and microwave oven. A washer and dryer is also located on the lower level.

The Jungle Room is one of three guest rooms in the villa. It is located on the lower level and adjoins the lower level balcony that overlooks Magens Bay. The Jungle Room is quite large and has a king- sized, hand carved mahogany, four poster, canopy bed, as well as a writing desk and chair, a dresser, bedside tables, a large closet, a smart TV, cable, and high speed internet. There is also an air conditioner and ceiling fan in the room, even though there are near constant tradewinds.

There is a marble-tiled bathroom on each of the two levels. They are European-style bathrooms that are shared by the guests.

Start your day on the expansive upper balcony overlooking Magens Bay and enjoy a sumptuous, healthy, continental breakfast. Ingredients are often freshly picked from the garden on the grounds, which includes native bananas, papayas, pineapples, passionfruit, spinach, arugula, kale, rosemary, thyme, basil, mint, and other herbs, depending on the season. Breakfast consists of at least coffee, tea, orange juice, fresh fruit, yogurt, cereal, eggs, and fresh baked bread.

Our cistern water is filtered with a sediment spin-down filter, a carbon-block filter, a 5 micron sediment filter, and an ultraviolet light filter.

The grounds contain numerous native trees, bushes, and flowering plants. There are several outdoor areas that are ideal for sunbathing and star gazing, as well as relaxing with a good book in the solitude and listening to the birds and the sounds of the ocean. There are various books and games provided for adults and children during their stay. There is also an outdoor gas grill that the guests are welcome to use.

The driveway is paved and well lit with automated dusk-to-dawn lighting, and there is a paved parking area for up to three vehicles at the villa. We highly recommend that you reserve a rental vehicle for your stay. There is no Uber service in the USVI, and taxi drivers can be reluctant to come here because we are not on the main road.

We are secluded and peaceful, yet five minutes from Hull Bay. SUPs, kayaks, and snorkel gear rentals are available nearby, as well as boating, fishing, and diving charters. Magens Bay beach is a short ten minute drive. Several award-winning restaurants are located close by, and the historic town of Charlotte Amalie with its duty-free shopping, museums, entertainment, and numerous restaurants is fifteen minutes away. Ferries to St. Croix, St. John, and the British Virgin Islands are located on the waterfront in Charlotte Amalie. Ferries to St. John are also located in Red Hook, on the east end of the island, about twenty minutes away. Seaplanes to St. Croix are located on the waterfront in Charlotte Amalie. Flights to Puerto Rico and beyond can be found at Cyril E. King Airport, just west of downtown Charlotte Amalie.
There's a private balcony. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a Smart television is provided for your entertainment. The bathroom has a shower and a hair dryer. Conveniences include a desk and a microwave, and housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities including a water park and a spa tub.
A complimentary breakfast is included.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.
A complimentary breakfast is offered.

Property manager

mary stiehler

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Internet access

Food and drink

  • Free breakfast available

Things to do

  • Kayaking
  • Playground
  • A hot tub
  • Water park access

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (limited)

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

More

  • Beach towels
  • Books
  • Games
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hairdryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Food and drink

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Coffee grinder
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Dining table
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchen island
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Fridge

More

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Dryer
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 12:00 PM

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

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
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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Dancing Orchid Bed & Breakfast Villa Jungle Room St. Thomas
Dancing Orchid Bed & Breakfast Villa Jungle Room
Dancing Orchid Villa Jungle Room St. Thomas
Dancing Orchid Villa Jungle Room
The Dancing Orchid Bed Breakfast Villa The Jungle Room
Dancing Orchid Jungle Room

Secluded Bed & Breakfast Villa overlooking Magens Bay and minutes from the beach Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Sheila

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice quite oasis
This was the perfect place to stay for me and my family. It was peaceful and quite. The scenery was beautiful. The host was very accommodating and welcoming. St. Thomas is a relatively small island so access to everything was pretty convenient.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Paradise
Such an amazing stay! Cannot thank Mary enough for such a great experience. The best view on the island. Breathtaking to say the least. Accommodations exceeded expectations.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daryl J., St. Croix, USVI

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous Views and Wonderful Island Hospitality
The journey to this most incredible B&B, The Dancing Orchid, will take your breath away as you gaze upon the beautiful Megans Bay located on the North side of St.. Thomas. On the final decent down the hill, the city hustle and bustle will become a distant past and you will begin your transformation to "island life". Mary and Sophie are very gracious hosts and her scramble eggs and hot cup of coffee, overlooking the bay, with surf & waves and an ocean breeze are a most wonderful way to start the day. If available, don't pass up the opportunity for this first class experience.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kyle L.

Liked: Cleanliness
amazing bed and breakfast!
We loved staying with Mary at her bed-and-breakfast resort! it is such a beautiful place in the hills with an amazing view! We loved walking out our sliding glass doors onto our balcony and gazing at the ocean and skies😍it was pure paradise! We were so grateful each morning to have a fridge full of healthy, delicious things to eat and cook provided by Mary. And the bread she always makes for her guests was our favorite! Her place is clean, spacious, quiet, and beautifully decorated and designed. We are already planning when we can come back and stay with Mary! She was such a pleasure to have as a hostess.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Paul W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Private home, quite and comfortable
This is a really nice house, the host was really good to us, and recommend places to eat and things to do. The house is secluded, and safe. Has great views!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lee S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great hostess, terrific accommodations, stunning view
Mary was a superb and charming hostess and went out of her way to make feel welcome and help us find our way around. Her dog Sophie was delightful as well. Dancing Orchids is a wonderful place to stay with a superb view of Magens Bay and good restaurants just a short drive away. You will need a car to get around the island and, as the road down to Dancing Orchids can be a little rough in places, it should have decent clearance. You don’t need a Jeep or four/wheel drive vehicle. Driving on the left is easy to get used to but remember that traffic signs are on the left side of the road as well. I can’t count the number of stop signs I missed because I was looking for them on the right side of the road. Once you know the way getting to Charlotte Amalie or Red Hook are easy drives. On our first night, Mary led us to Sib’s on the Mountain, a local bar with good food about a 10 minute drive away. Highly recommended. All in all Mary and Dancing Orchids made our stay a memorable one and we’re looking forward to returning in 2023.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kristi L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing at Dancing Orchids
Mary was amazing host property is beautiful and home is amazing! The views are out of this world of Megan’s bay/beach!highly recommend!
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andrew A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Dancing Orchid
This was a great place with amazing views! Very clean, tidy, quiet and secluded. Mary was a wonderful host and made sure we were comfortable the entire week. Definitely a great place to stay and would recommend it to anyone!!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Isaac H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Breathtaking!
My wife and I have stayed in several places in St Thomas (including resorts), and we both agree that this was by far our favorite. It's located on the "other side" of the island, quieter and more peaceful. It's quite a ways up the mountain and might be a bit difficult to find at first (search for the dancing orchid on Google maps). A car is a must, and you will be wise to get a Jeep, though we made it in a small sedan (it made the driver lots harder). The view from the mountains is incredible. We were lucky and were the only guests, so we had the whole floor to ourselves. Our room was very spacious (with plenty of storage) with a beautiful four-poster bed and direct access to a large porch (shared with the second room). The Spanish architecture really made it stand out. Mary was a wonderful hostess. She kept a really clean house and was helpful throughout our stay. Overall, if you don't mind not being on the tourist side of the island (though it's not a long drive away by any means) and enjoy beautiful views, Mary's place is by far the best bang for your buck! We highly recommend it.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Randall C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Outstanding stay
My wife, myself and my son stay at Mary’s villa for a 5-day getaway and we are beyond satisfied with our stay. Mary was a great host and extremely knowledgeable of the island giving good information, suggestions and not too forget her tasty breakfast especially the bread we will definitely be back.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Candice L.

Liked: Cleanliness
I loved the view
The host was super friendly, inviting, and gave lots of information . The place is beautiful the roads are super rocky and a tad bit scary initially. You need a rental, taxi’s won’t go out there. The locals are friendly though.

10/10 Excellent

Nia O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Anniversary Getaway
My husband and I chose to stay here to celebrate our wedding anniversary. The property is beautiful and well kept. Mary is an awesome host and we would most definitely stay here again. She also makes really good bread! She checked in with us periodically throughout our stay to make sure we were enjoying ourselves and she also gave us recommendations of places to check out on the island. The north side of the island is quiet and peaceful and away from the touristy areas. This was the perfect place for us to stay and we will definitely be back again!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Amy R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent lodging and hosting
We enjoyed our stay at this property. It was sparkling clean, and as described. My favorite feature was the lanai which allowed us to enjoy the trade winds and breathtaking views.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Michael H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Dancing Orchid
The location was lovely as it provided a lovely breeze and quiet relaxing environment . The only improvement I think I would suggest is better signage to facilitate finding this lovely place . We enjoyed our stay! Thanks Mary
Stayed 8 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Earnie G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing stay
From meeting the owner and property from the beginning of our stay until our very last day was AMAZING. The owner was unremarkably nice to us and the views from all over the house was AMAZING. I recommend this place to anyone visiting this area.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jocelyn S.

Liked: Cleanliness
An amazing experience @ dancing orchid villa
My wife & I stayed seven days @ dancing orchid. Mary is an amazing host with great knowledge of the island. The rooms are very large, & king size bed comfortable. The view of Megans bay is stunning, & being out on the point offers a sense of seclusion that my wife & I truly enjoy. You should definitely rent a 4 wheel drive vehicle to enjoy this location. There is a shared bathroom downstairs for the 2 rooms, making this villa an ideal spot for 2 couples traveling together. We had a great vacation here, & would recommend it to any adventurous folks looking to experience an authentic, non resort style stay in st Thomas
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen C.

Perfection in Paradise
The Dancing Orchid is a beautiful home, with a spectacular view. The bedrooms and bathrooms are both large, modern and well done. The house is immaculate. Mary is an excellent host and offers a delicious breakfast to start your day. This is an excellent location, minutes from Hull Bay, Magens Bay and a short drive to town, yet quiet and secluded. I hope she has availability when I return, I would love to stay at the dancing Orchid again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Dave J., Clarksburg, MA, USA

Beautiful place in a private setting... not going to find this anywhere else
We stayed at the Dancing Orchid for 6 nights. Very private and quiet location off the beaten path... away from the traffic and hustle of the city. Mary was a wonderful host who was always interested to offer ideas of local things to do. We liked the idea of “bed and breakfast” so we could wake at our own pace, get ready for the day, and have a nice breakfast prepared for us by our host before we headed out to explore. We did not want to search for someplace to have breakfast... being on the north side overlooking Magens Bay, we’d have to travel. A vehicle is a must... preferably a Jeep. Once you get use to where you are, it is very easy to explore the entire island ... which we did every day! We would definitely recommend this property... with all the conveniences of home. Mary did a great job with this property!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2019