Seaside stay .Your stay at this St. John condo places you within a 10-minute walk of Virgin Islands National Park and St. John Spice. Battery and Cruz Bay Beach are also within half a mile (1 km).
St. Thomas (SPB-St. Thomas Seaplane Base) - 55 min drive
Restaurants
High Tide Bar & Seafood Grill - 7 min walk
Cruz Bay Landing - 6 min walk
Beach Bar - 8 min walk
Lovango Rum Bar - 9 min walk
Greengo’s - 9 min walk
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire condo to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Luxury 4 bed / 3 bath - Be As You Are Villa - Cruz Bay, Poolside, Ocean Views!
Welcome to your new favorite villa on St John! Be As You Are is a beautifully appointed 4 bedroom 3 bathroom home situated in the heart of Cruz Bay. Previously known as Three Mangos, Be As You Are Villa has been a favorite vacation home for many St John lovers. A spacious well designed floor plan with an open concept perfect for entertaining or relaxing with your family after a long day at Trunk Bay. Air conditioning throughout the entire home with individual controls of the temperature in each bedroom keeps you comfortable and cool. You truly get the best of both worlds at Be As You Are: while offering our guests some of the best views of the island’s sunsets, green hillsides and turquoise waters, you are still only a short walk to town where there are incredible restaurants, shopping and nightlife! The wrap around balcony is the perfect space to feel the ocean breeze while enjoying the incredible views of the Caribbean Sea. The pool deck is just steps away from your front door making it a unique poolside property. You are high enough for amazing views and just low enough to hear the waves crashing below. Your island paradise awaits!
*Be As You Are was featured on Season 20, Episode 4 of HGTV’s Caribbean Life!
CONDO INCLUDING OUTDOOR AREAS ARE NON-SMOKING. $1000 FINE FOR SMOKING.
Please familiarize yourself with the USVI COVID-19 travel testing requirements before booking. These can be found at www.usviupdate.com
*If the governor closes the island to visitors due to Covid-19, a full refund will be given.
Property manager
Desiree Diachok
Languages
English
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Note from host: $1000 charge if smoke is detected upon checkout
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
Near the sea
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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
First aid kit
Fire extinguisher
Deadbolt lock
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Pets
No pets 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
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 indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
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
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 private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.
Property is also known as
Condo
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As seen on HGTV! Cruz Bay Poolside Ocean Views!
Cruz Bay Poolside Ocean Views! As Seen on HGTV!
Cruz Bay, Poolside, Ocean Views! As Seen on HGTV! St. John
Luxury 4 bed / 3 bath - Be As You Are Villa - Cruz Bay, Poolside, Ocean Views! Reviews
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 74 out of 82 reviews
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10/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Amenities
10/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
Apr 21, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Incredible villa and experience!
The villa was so nice and comfortable for our group of 9 including 2 families. Spacious and accommodating with privacy if desired. The decorations and included amenities were incredibly thoughtful and greatly appreciated. Communication was top notch! Great recommendation for our local taxi friend, RICKY! The hill was no joke but manageable for our entire party, young and old. Loved it - thank you!!
Verified traveller
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Lucy G.
Apr 15, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
A perfect retreat
We had an amazing time staying at Be As You Are. Beautiful, clean, and an excellent location. Lots of space for our family of five, and great for kids (ours are 7, 5, and 16 months). Property managers were very communicative and kind- we hope to be back soon!
Lucy G.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Angela F.
Mar 16, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Missing Be As You Are!
Our family of five enjoyed the perfect five night stay at Be As You Are. This villa had everything we needed from beach supplies, kitchen supplies, toiletries, linens, the list goes on!!! We loved the decor and view from the balcony. My cousin and her family stayed in a different unit so the pool area was a fun spot to hang out and our villa was big enough to accommodate all 11 of us!I would 100% recommend this villa for all listed above as well as the great location!!! Thank you for a great stay!
Angela F.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Jonathan W., Brookville, USA
Mar 11, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Jonathan W.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025
10/10 Excellent
Nina S.
Jan 25, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
wonderful time!
We went to a family wedding, went to beaches, hiking, exploring. The views from Mango Terrace are sensational.We felt very much at home there. Easy walk to town.Plenty of room for all of us. Our liaison person was very helpful and friendly.
Nina S.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025
10/10 Excellent
Mike G.
Dec 5, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Be As You Are Villa was Amazing
We had another fantastic stay on St. John, this time bringing a few friends who were visiting for the first time. We chose this property because of its convenient, walkable location to Cruz Bay, making it easy to enjoy dinner, drinks, and shopping without the need to worry about parking. The house itself was beautiful, clean, and well-maintained. The pool was a big hit with the kids, and the four bedrooms provided more than enough space for our group of seven. The host was very helpful, and the check-in process and communication were seamless. We would definitely stay here again!
Also, this property had two washers and two dryers (not shared with other units) that came in super handy for towels and clothes.
Mike G.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
Jackson C.
Nov 27, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay, they aren’t lying about the hill
10/10 stay, perfect distance from the night life of Cruz Bay. They aren’t lying about the hill! My group ranged from 23-25 and we still had some trouble some nights. The property managers were great and got me contact information to a local taxi service which was $6 each to get us from Cruz Bay to the VRBO, can’t argue with that. All in all, a great stay and would 100% do it again!
Jackson C.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
Alexis G.
Oct 28, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing stay!
The condo was stocked with all the necessities and very accessible to town! The hosts were very easy to communicate with as well.
Alexis G.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Julie M.
Jul 31, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Julie M.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024
10/10 Excellent
Mehegan B., Wilmington North Carolina
Jul 31, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Such a fun stay!
This villa had everything we could need for 6 adults and 2 kids (ages 3 & 4). Updated and clean. The pool was great and right down the steps of our front door. View was amazing. And we love the location. The hill was too steep for the kids to walk to town , but the adults could walk down. We always got a taxi back up :) the property managers were great and so easy to communicate with. We will stay here again!
Mehegan B.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
10/10 Excellent
Sara W.
Jul 23, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful place to stay!
We had an amazing time staying at “Be As You Are.” The location was perfect. Close to the grocery store and restaurants. The kitchen was fully stocked and had more than we were expecting. The beds were so comfortable and the rooms were set up perfectly. The villa definitely made our trip perfect!
Sara W.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
edwin b.
Jul 12, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful villa and quite large
Very clean and large villa. Quiet location with good views. Bedding was very nice as were the mattresses. Kitchen had all things necessary. Parking was very challenging
edwin b.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Patrick S.
Mar 25, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Property with Top Notch Care
Seven of us stayed at the property for a 40th birthday trip. The unit was gorgeous and a great size. The location was close to downtown Cruz Bay and had a beautiful pool perfect for watching sunsets. The hosts also went above and beyond to make it a perfect stay!
Patrick S.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
10/10 Excellent
Sharman C. P.
Feb 26, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Loved it!
This is our second year staying at this villa and it truly has everything you need! The only downfall if you're not in shape the hill is a bit exhausting but we're ok with it. Other than that, the villa is perfect!
Sharman C. P.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024
10/10 Excellent
Stephen F.
Feb 10, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Late Jan ‘24 vacay
Our family and guests really enjoyed the villa and its location in Cruz Bay. Close to restaurants and shops and fun to navigate the hills. Check-in was efficient and all in our party loved the unit. Each had rooms and plenty of space to feel comfortable. Great ocean and sunset views. We would love to come back! Thank you to the owners and property managers.
Stephen F.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2024
10/10 Excellent
Chad R.
May 30, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing
Perfect for a family with kids.
Chad R.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023
10/10 Excellent
shelbey p.
May 25, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay!
We had 9 people on vacation in this rental, my mom got married in st john. This house was the best, had everything you could need and then some! The lady who checked us in was very helpful and friendly if i ever come back id stay here again!
shelbey p.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023
10/10 Excellent
Andrea F.
Apr 16, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent villa
This villa has EVERYTHING you need! From beach chairs, coolers, beach towels, toys, umbrella. We didn’t need a thing. We actually brought entirely too much because we’ve never stayed in a VRBO that had all the amenities as home. Property was very clean, with comfy beds, 2 washers and dryers (reason we shouldn’t of brought so much), stocked kitchen with everything you need including spices. The ONLY negative thing I could say was the hill is atrocious!!!! I’ve never seen anything like it…. But EVERY location is on steep hills.
You won’t be disappointed!
Andrea F.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
10/10 Excellent
Sharman C. P.
Feb 25, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Everything you need
From the moment we booked they were responsive. Prior to us departing for vacation Kelly connected with us and offered to book our ferry (which we already did but wow if I knew) the Villa literally has everything you need. Honestly everything was perfect. The only downfall for some of our family was the the hill. It’s steep and if you’re not in shape it’s a lot but didn’t both us too much. Would definitely book here again!
Sharman C. P.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023
10/10 Excellent
Gregory E.
Feb 17, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful view
Very nice unit. Steep access road. Beautiful view. Close to town, but just far enough away.
Gregory E.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023
8/10 Good
S G.
Jan 22, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Strong legs required
Great property and experience.... the hill it is on was very difficult to manage walking and driving for some of us less-than-fit seniors. Not for the faint of heart. Otherwise a great place.... nice quiet neighborhood the week we were there.
S G.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023
10/10 Excellent
Brady P.
Dec 26, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
VACATION
ALWAYS A BLAST STAYING AT ST. JOHNS!!! THIS PLACE WAS AWESOME WOULD STAY THERE AGAIN!
Brady P.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022
10/10 Excellent
Misty D.
Aug 23, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Home
This villa is located in a great location. Close to restaurants and shopping. Checking in was easy but we never got the code to open the door and when we finally got in touch with the property manager, she seemed aggravated and stated she text it to me prior - I felt a bit crazy since she argued with me, so I had my family check our text & emails and it was never sent to me, so we did have a hard time getting in that evening. Other than that - the stay was awesome; property manager was helpful otherwise and it was a gorgeous view.
Misty D.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
10/10 Excellent
Cosmo S.
May 18, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Incredible week! Can’t wait to return
Was such a lovely experience, a perfect rental, and so much fun on one of the best islands in the world! Thanks so much!
Cosmo S.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2022
10/10 Excellent
Stacey W.
Apr 19, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Be As You Are Villa was perfect for our family getaway.❤️
We had 3 generations staying at this Villa. The accommodations were wonderful as well as the help. Kim met us at the ferry and helped with our luggage. All questions were handled in a prompt manner. Coffee on the terrace was gorgeous and it also was a perfect view to watch the kids swim in the pool. I would certainly suggest a jeep because that hill was intense. Great daily cardio for those that can do it! Lots to do right in Cruz Bay. The island was super friendly. Looking forward to staying again in the future. Thanks again for the memories!!!❤️🌴☀️