A stunning Greek-inspired retreat featuring modern comforts including air conditioning, a refreshing pool, and Tesla backup power for uninterrupted living.
Villa near Trunk Bay in St. John
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Close to the beach.Within 2 miles (3 km) of this well-placed villa, you'll find Cruz Bay Beach and Virgin Islands National Park. Chocolate Hole Beach and Chocolate Hole are also within half a mile (1 km).
St. Thomas (SPB-St. Thomas Seaplane Base) - 89 min drive
Restaurants
Woody's Seafood Saloon - 7 min drive
Cruz Bay Landing - 7 min drive
The Longboard - 7 min drive
Morgan's Mango - 8 min drive
Greengo’s - 8 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.
A stunning Greek-inspired retreat featuring modern comforts including air conditioning, a refreshing pool, and Tesla backup power for uninterrupted living.
Ilios is a beautiful 3 bedroom 3 ½ bath home with a private pool. This lovely home is a modern interpretation of a Greek Villa, combining the grace, beauty, and colors of classic Mediterranean architecture. With the newly installed air-conditioning in the main house, as well as having solar panels with a battery back-up system in place; a guest is assured they will have all the comforts and conveniences of a present day tropical home.
The centerpiece of Ilios is the open courtyard, sundeck and pool which are surrounded on 3 sides by separate pavilions. The pavilion on the right of the courtyard includes the great room, with the kitchen, living and dining areas. The pavilion on the left houses one of the guest bedrooms, and straight ahead is the master bedroom pavilion. The third bedroom is accessed by an exterior staircase and is on the upper level of the main house pavilion. All three bedrooms are tastefully decorated and include a/c, satellite flatscreen TV’s and private en-suite bathrooms.
The sundeck includes plenty of lounge chairs and with the addition of two 9 ft Tuuci marine grade European umbrellas, you can relax in the sun and work on your golden tan or you can put up the umbrellas and relax by the pool in the shade; the choice is yours.
If you are looking for a beautiful, comfortable island retreat with plenty of amenities, Ilios is the perfect home for you.
Ilios is one of a few favored homes that occupy the south-southwest facing shore of Hart Bay. The villa is the next to the last home on a dead-end road, so there is almost no traffic in this peaceful corner of paradise. Your views look south and you will enjoy gazing out at the multi-colored turquoise waters of Hart Bay and the Caribbean.
This picturesque, semi-secluded cove is only about a 7-8 minute drive on paved road from the quaint Caribbean town of Cruz Bay. Here you will enjoy frequenting the many fine restaurants, beach bars, shops and grocery stores. If you would like some recommendations, please ask our knowledgeable sales staff, as they know the island well.
Living And Dining: The main house contains the handsome great room (with a/c) that includes the living/dining and kitchen areas. With its rustic stone arches and light filled soaring ceilings, white walls, Mediterranean blue trim and restful views, the atmosphere in the great room is relaxing, and very romantic – a perfect honeymoon hideaway or lovers escape. If you wish to supplement the background sound of surf breaking on Hart Bay Beach, a satellite flat screen TV, stereo, and high speed internet access are provided. The newly added a/c in the great room is a wonderful addition! You now have the choice of enjoying the 'open air' feel with the tropical breezes, or for those that enjoy a/c, you can close the doors and relax in air-conditioned comfort! And for extra added peace of mind, Ilios now has a solar powered battery back up for the unexpected times when the power goes down on the island.
There is dining in the courtyard under the hibiscus arbor at a table for 6, or dining in the great room at an antique table for 6. There’s a gas barbecue grill in the courtyard, and a house phone and washer/dryer are included.
Kitchen: The kitchen is completely equipped and opens wide to the courtyard and the living area. Included are a gas 4 burner stove and oven, refrigerator/freezer and a dishwasher, microwave, blender and coffee maker as well as cookware and dinnerware. Bedroom Details: The master bedroom (king) overlooks the hibiscus garden and the pool. This charming private retreat includes a flat screen satellite TV, a private bath with a garden shower and a private deck. The spacious patio level bedroom (king) also has a flat screen satellite TV, private bath, garden shower and views of the courtyard garden and the Caribbean. The 2nd floor guest bedroom (queen) also has a flat screen satellite TV and an attached private bath. A tiled deck has been added to this bedroom, which is a delightful place for morning coffee while watching the sun rise, or a glass of wine while watching cruise ships en route to other Caribbean destinations.
Note from host: No smoking is allowed on the premises.
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
Near a health/beauty spa
Near a hospital
Things to do
Kayak
Casino nearby
Fishing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Kayaking nearby
Motor boating nearby
Scuba diving 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)
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Rules
The property is non-smoking. This includes outside on the decks and the surrounding grounds of the property.
No functions, wedding/receptions, etc. are allowed at the property. The rental is only for the guests reserved and paid to stay at the property.
Pets
No pets allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Note from host: CHILD WAIVER REQUIRED FOR CHILDREN 10 YR & YOUNGER
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
No smoking is allowed on the premises.
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
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
Property is also known as
49214
Frequently asked questions
How close is A stunning Greek-inspired retreat featuring modern comforts including air conditioning, a refreshing pool, and Tesla backup power for uninterrupted living. to the airport?
This villa is 13.8 mi (89-min drive) away from the St. Thomas (SPB-St. Thomas Seaplane Base) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.
Does A stunning Greek-inspired retreat featuring modern comforts including air conditioning, a refreshing pool, and Tesla backup power for uninterrupted living. have an airport shuttle?
Airport shuttle services are not available at this villa.
How close is A stunning Greek-inspired retreat featuring modern comforts including air conditioning, a refreshing pool, and Tesla backup power for uninterrupted living. to the beach?
This villa is a short 11-minute walk from Chocolate Hole Beach and 5.1 mi (47-min drive) from Trunk Bay. Don't forget your sunscreen!
Does A stunning Greek-inspired retreat featuring modern comforts including air conditioning, a refreshing pool, and Tesla backup power for uninterrupted living. offer free breakfast?
This villa does not offer free breakfast.
Is there a casino at A stunning Greek-inspired retreat featuring modern comforts including air conditioning, a refreshing pool, and Tesla backup power for uninterrupted living.?
No, there is no casino at this villa.
What time is check-in at A stunning Greek-inspired retreat featuring modern comforts including air conditioning, a refreshing pool, and Tesla backup power for uninterrupted living.?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
Is there free parking at A stunning Greek-inspired retreat featuring modern comforts including air conditioning, a refreshing pool, and Tesla backup power for uninterrupted living.?
Free parking is not available at this villa.
Does A stunning Greek-inspired retreat featuring modern comforts including air conditioning, a refreshing pool, and Tesla backup power for uninterrupted living. have a pool?
Yes, there's a private pool.
Does A stunning Greek-inspired retreat featuring modern comforts including air conditioning, a refreshing pool, and Tesla backup power for uninterrupted living. have a spa?
There are no spa services available at this villa.
How close is A stunning Greek-inspired retreat featuring modern comforts including air conditioning, a refreshing pool, and Tesla backup power for uninterrupted living. to downtown St. John?
This villa is 0.3 mi away from Estate Chocolate Hole and Great Cruz Bay.
A stunning Greek-inspired retreat featuring modern comforts including air conditioning, a refreshing pool, and Tesla backup power for uninterrupted living. Reviews
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Very pretty and charming property! Had a great time with family here. Love it! The only thing we wish it could improve is the check in process. It will be much smoother if the greeter knows more about this Villa. It is her first time to get into that villa as well and it took quite a while to figure out things including keys there. Also it will save the time if shampoo and body wash are provided there.
Spacious, gorgeous views, a good kitchen, not far from town -- highly recommended. Two things they might think about if they make any changes -- there is no place to sit outdoors when it is raining, which it did now and again during our stay, so you have to dash inside with your dinner or whatever, and sometimes the weather clears just moments later. Second, there are sun chairs by the pool and rather uncomfortable oaken chairs around the table, but no comfortable chairs for 6 people to sit and chat in for an extended period of time. Plenty of room, though! We would go again despite these observations. It was delightful and we had a wonderful time.
Adult family of 4 who enjoy cooking were very happy with our stay. St John is perfect if you love the beach, water sports, hiking, and general relaxation. Not much else to do/see there. Villa is a perfect layout for adults with comfortable bedrooms and privacy opportunities. Kitchen was extremely well-stocked with just about everything a cook might need. Entire property indoors and out was ultra clean. Large outdoor space was perfect for getting some sun, outdoor dining, and watching the starts at night. Mosquitos and no-seeums no worse than FL (they were only active for a couple hours around sunset) Nice, deep pool. Very quiet location was a short drive from a few markets and town. Visited 7 different beaches during our stay and found the best snorkeling at Salt Pond Bay. Also would recommend visits to Oppenheimer and Hawksnest if you want to avoid the more crowded Maho (great for turtle sightings, though) and Trunk Bay (snorkel trail is disappointing, but beach is beautiful). Dennis Bay is a great beach but involves a 10 minute or so hike in. If you love authentic Carribean food, try Heading East Bar & Grill about 10 - 15 minute drive from the Villa (heading east, of course). Also loved the BBQ at the very simple but oh so tasty Uncle Joes in Cruz Bay. We tried for a couple higher end places but both had to close before our visits due to staffing/Covid issues. Bought a couple of large, fresh lobsters from just-returning fishermen in Cruz Bay at a great price. Also, found the fresh snapper, grouper, and shrimp to be reasonably priced (think Whole foods) and very, very fresh at Star Market. Availability was inconsistent but worth a try. Outdoor grill worked like a champ for all seafood and fish we cooked. If you go, you won't be disappointed!
We loved this property! Family of 5 with plenty of space! Loved the layout of the home. Beautiful views of Hart Bay from every space in the villa. Excellent location with easy driving to beaches, hikes, Cruz Bay and Mongoose Junction. The only downfall were the bugs/spiders. But to be expected. Bring plenty of bug spray
Debbie D.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021
Archival
10/10 Excellent
William S.
Jun 6, 2017
Ilios House was perfect
We were thrilled at our first sight of Ilios house - the pictures do not do it justice. It had just what we were all looking for: a sense of style and charm that felt timeless. It felt like a small compound with 3 separate buildings, a bedroom and bath in each to give complete privacy to everyone. The pool and main living space provided a great space to come together. I would stay again in a heartbeat - I don't think I would even look anywhere else.
William S.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2017
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Aug 26, 2016
Perfect Vacation
We stayed at Ilios and loved it. We have recommended Ilios Villa to all of our friends and will definitely return. Snorkeling at Trunk Bay and dining at Lucys Restaurant out in Coral Bay was the highlight of our day. Hiking trail to Little Lemeshur was a work out but worth the trip. See you next year!
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Judy M.
Mar 19, 2015
Ilios is charming and comfortable!
My husband and I stayed at Ilios in mid-January for two weeks. We’ve stayed there a number of times over the years—and it gets better and better. A few years ago the kitchen was updated and last year umbrellas were added to the patio, which gets sun throughout the day. Not only are the beds very comfortable, the bedrooms are in separate pods to provide complete privacy for 3 couples. We stayed in the 2nd floor bedroom which has a small deck—perfect for a pre-dinner glass of wine while watching cruise ships that had just departed St. Thomas en route to their next destination. When the surf is up, we’ve enjoyed walking down to nearby Hart Bay to watch the surfers late in the afternoon. Ilios is a 5 minute ride to Cruz Bay so dining out and marketing are very easy, as is access to the North Shore beaches. We hope to return to St. John soon and will certainly plan to stay at Ilios.