🏆 Private Cottage in Villa Island Paradise: ultimate tranquility. 🏆 Ocean Views from your balcony: ideal for unwinding. 🏆 Outdoor Bamboo Shower: a natural refresh. 🏆 AC in All Rooms: cool, comfortable retreat. 🏆 Beach Gear Provided: explore clear waters. 🏆 On-Site Laundry & Dryer: convenience ensured. 🏆 Wi-Fi: stay connected easily. 🏆 Private Parking: a rare gem on this small island. 🏆 Near Cruz Bay: dine, shop, beach (walking distance!) The space Welcome to Villa Island Paradise! • Brazilian Cumaru wood construction • Spacious living area with 15-foot ceilings • Fully air-conditioned • 60-inch Smart TV • 2 bedrooms: 1 king-size, 1 queen-size • Private deck with ocean views • Outdoor bamboo shower • 9-minute walk from ferry dock • Close to Cruz Bay's restaurants, shops, and entertainment • Beach towels and snorkel gear provided • On-site laundry facilities • Free parking • $50/night fee for each guest over 2 • Accurate guest count required at booking Other things to note Cruz Bay is the lively and bustling main town of St. John, located in the US Virgin Islands. As the primary hub of the island, it's a popular destination for tourists from all over the world. The picturesque harbor is filled with sailboats of all sizes, adding to the charm and beauty of the area. Most visitors to St. John first arrive in Cruz Bay via ferry, which provides stunning views of the island and surrounding waters. Once ashore, you'll find plenty of shopping, dining, and entertainment options to explore. From local markets and fresh produce stands to upscale restaurants and boutiques, there's something for everyone in Cruz Bay. For adventure-seekers, there are countless opportunities to book land or sea-based excursions. Take your pick from boat rentals, guided tours, parasailing, kayaking, dinghy rentals, day sails, snorkeling trips, Hobie cats, or even get certified for scuba-diving. Despite all the hustle and bustle, getting around Cruz Bay is easy and convenient. Open-air taxis are readily available, shuttling beach-goers back and forth during the day, as well as offering sightseeing tours to all the beaches and points of interest on St. John. And if you're looking to rent a car, there are plenty of services available, just remember to drive on the left side of the road! With Cumaru Cottage being only a short walk to Cruz Bay, you'll have easy access to all the excitement and adventure the town has to offer. Come join us and live the dream in beautiful St. John! Please be aware this Villa has stairs throughout the property. The AC units are window units and available in the bedrooms for your comfort! For your convenience, we have a washer and dryer on-site available for just $2 per load(please note the machine works with quarters only). This means you can pack light and refresh your clothes during your stay with us. If you are new to visiting the island, the island experiences power outages and WiFi outages periodically with no estimated resolution time. The property has standard water heaters and you will need to wait a moment for hot water. We want to let you know that, at the moment, the tap water in our area may not meet the recommended standards for drinking. As a precaution, we suggest refraining from using it for consumption. To ensure your well-being, we recommend opting for bottled water, readily available at local stores. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation as we prioritize your health and comfort. Insects are present on the island and the additional rain this year has created more presence of gnats and other pests. With your help of keeping the doors shut, we try our best to minimize their presence inside the unit by using pest control services. You may also experience the impact of the Saharan dust in the units from time to time. Services are performed the beginning of even months. These services cannot be declined by guests and you will need to plan accordingly. If the services are declined, you may be subject to the financial cost of rescheduling. Services are performed the beginning of even months. These services cannot be declined by guests and you will need to plan accordingly. If the services are declined, you may be subject to the financial cost of rescheduling. The trash in St. John is collected from the many disposal sites (bin sites) located strategically around St. John for residents and visitors to dispose of their household waste. To reinforce adherence to the house rule requiring guests to deposit their trash at the community collection site, a $500 fee will be imposed for the collection and disposal of any left-behind trash. We want to ensure your stay is as comfortable and enjoyable as possible. To maintain a high standard of service for all our guests, we kindly ask you to observe the following house rules. Please note that these specific fees only apply to violations and are separate from any agreed-upon early check-in or late check-out arrangements made in advance: - Damaged Towels: $200 - Unauthorized Early Check-in (Before 4 PM): $200 per hour - Unauthorized Late Check-out (After 10AM): $200 per hour - Smoking: $1,000 - Undisclosed Pet: $500 per night, per pet Please note: If you have already arranged and paid for early check-in or late check-out as part of your stay, you do not need to worry about the above fees. These fees only apply in cases where check-in or check-out times are not pre-arranged. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation. If you have any questions or need assistance, feel free to reach out at any time!