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Argonauta: Spectacular Ocean Views, Privacy and Luxury - Minutes from town

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Pool
Exterior
5 bedrooms, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, WiFi
TV

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 10232 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Gym
    Gym
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Hot tub
    Hot tub
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Argonauta: Spectacular Ocean Views, Privacy and Luxury - Minutes from town

Five minutes from the bustling center of Cruz Bay, you will find a secluded, landscaped retreat in Contant Farm called Argonauta. With 5 spacious bedrooms, each with its own en suite bathroom, you will wake up each morning to spectacular ocean views.
Have your coffee on the wrap around deck, sporting a 270 degree panorama of the Caribbean Sea. Then head to St John's famous North Shore beaches, just 15 minutes away. Finish the day playing in Argonauta's plunge pool or having a fun cocktail at the fully equipped pool bar. As the day ends, head to the hot tub to soak and watch the glorious Argonauta sunsets. When you are ready for dinner, make use of a well-equipped full chef's kitchen or head down to Cruz Bay. Despite Argonauta's privacy, you're just a short drive from the town center.
Argonauta has two king dbedroom suites in the main house. The lower main house bedroom is large enough to accommodate an additional crib or air mattress for littler guests. Its bathroom has a full outdoor shower enclosed in a screened stone grotto. The upper main house bedroom is accessed via a spiral staircase and has its own bathroom with shower. In addition to the bedroom, it has an office nook with a mahogany desk facing the sea.
Two more king bedrooms are found in the adjacent guest house, each with magnificent views, stone showers and hammocks to soothe your soul. The fifth king bedroom with en suite bathroom is tucked away off the pool deck and contains a LifeFitness Elliptical trainer and desk.
As for dining al fresco, there is a wrap -around deck on the west side of the main house. It's a great spot for dining and viewing sunsets, or watching ships large and small glide towards St Thomas and its glittering lights in the distance.
Argonauta should be called Argonauta 2.0. It suffered massive damage from the 2017 hurricanes, and has been completely rebuilt by master builder Jonathan Doran. All its decks, fixtures and amenities are new and state of the art, from a new chef's kitchen with wine refrigerator, all new Mitsubishi air-conditioners throughout, to a completely rebuilt pool deck, with bar, pool and hot tub. For entertainment, if you wish to take a break from star gazing to stream a movie, a professional grade internet system reaches every room in the house as well as the decks. Or everyone can gather in the Great Room and watch together on the 50 inch smart TV.
Happily, one thing has not changed. The view, enjoyed by so many guests over the years, could not be destroyed by the storms, and remains as breathtaking as ever.

The price is based on the number of people who occupy the property. Nightly rate is based on a 1-4 occupancy. Maximum 10 guests. Each additional guest above 4 is charged a per person per nights fee. Please enter the correct TOTAL number of guests including children when booking the property. Only paying guests are allowed on the property.

Property manager

Elizabeth Miller

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool
  • Spa tub

Internet

  • Available in the villa: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 4 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Outdoor shower
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Things to do

  • Gym

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 2,500 square feet

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

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

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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

About the area

Map
st john, St John

What's nearby

  • Great Cruz Bay - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Battery - 4 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Cruz Bay Beach - 8 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Honeymoon Beach - 9 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Trunk Bay - 17 min drive - 7.6 km

Getting around

  • St. Thomas (SPB-St. Thomas Seaplane Base) - 57 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪High Tide Bar & Seafood Grill - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Cruz Bay Landing - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Beach Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Lovango Rum Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Windmill Bar - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Argonauta: Spectacular Ocean Views, Privacy and Luxury - Minutes from town pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Argonauta: Spectacular Ocean Views, Privacy and Luxury - Minutes from town?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Argonauta: Spectacular Ocean Views, Privacy and Luxury - Minutes from town?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Argonauta: Spectacular Ocean Views, Privacy and Luxury - Minutes from town located?

Located in Contant Farms, this villa is within 1 mi (2 km) of Great Cruz Bay and Virgin Islands National Park. St. John Spice and Mongoose Junction are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Argonauta: Spectacular Ocean Views, Privacy and Luxury - Minutes from town Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 34 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 34 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 34 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 34 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 34 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Brigitte M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place
Was a great place to stay
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margaret K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

John O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Villa
Great and beautiful villa. Spectacular views. Super responsive hosts. Zero complaints and will stay again next year. Wow!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Retirement Trip
Amazing views, AC worked well, clean villa, well stocked kitchen, had great beach chairs and coolers to use for beaches, nice beach towels They had a nice basket of local dips as a welcome basket. Would have been nice for them to have coffee provided at least for the first morning. Only negative is a lot of mosquitoes but a small sacrifice for such an amazing island and beautiful home. Thank you for letting us stay😎
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katelin U.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful spot for a family holiday
Our group of 9 had a wonderful stay over the Thanksgiving holiday. There was plenty of room for all of us- grandchildren, parents, uncle, and grandparents. We had space to gather and spend time together, and space to have quiet time after days at the beach. The road and driveway are tricky to navigate, but that seems to be common on St John. The hot tub wasn’t working during our stay, but everything else was perfect!
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Scott F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing Views
Our family couldn't have enjoyed our stay more. The views were absolutely amazing. The kitchen, pool, hot tub made it a perfect getaway. All pics were accurate. No disappointments.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Terry B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Argonauta
Very comfortable for 9 adults. Large well equipped kitchen. Great view from all rooms. We enjoyed our stay and would return.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelly S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing!
Wonderful view with great accommodations!!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bill C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely home close to Cruz Bay but nicely secluded
Wonderful stay with family in this well appointed beautiful home. Views were stunning. 5 bedrooms are all great with bathrooms. Laundry and exceptionally well stocked kitchen. Property manager was highly responsive.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Randy R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stunning view and great privacy
This was our second stay at Argonauta. The view, as well as the privacy is exceptional. I would highly recommend renting a vehicle while staying at this property as it is up a very steep hill at the end of a long, private drive. We had one minor issue with a non-working electrical outlet that the management company resolved within the hour. The management company was equally efficient when we notified them that there was not a blender on site and they delivered one to us with the hour. Other than a missing blender the kitchen is well appointed and there was a nice welcome basket upon our arrival containing a variety of cold salads. It would be nice if the unit included coffee and sugar, at least to have for the first morning or two, if one cannot get to the market right away. It did seem that some of the bed linens and towels were showing a lot of wear and could use replacing. The living room sofa is also showing some wear and was not overly comfortable. The ice maker didn't work and I recall the same issue on our last visit, but there were ice trays provided. Overall a very nice place to stay and we would stay again.
Stayed 12 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Barry T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Highly recommend Argonauta
Our group thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Argonauta. The views are wonderful and the house was well thought out and decorated and had an amazingly equipped kitchen (the private chef loved that too). TS Earl kept us home a day or so and the property really made that fun. We've stayed in the Contant area several times so we always like the proximity to Cruz Bay. Already looking forward to a return visit.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Susan H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful view
Loved this house and view. Was perfect for our family of all adults. Might have been tricky with little ones. Two bedrooms in the main house and the rest were separate. Great location! Very responsive property managers!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Melissa R.

Liked: Cleanliness
We loved everything about Argonauta. The sunsets were spectacular, the beds were very comfy.
We would definitely rent this property again. JP was great and showed us around the property when we checked in.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kelly M.

Liked: Cleanliness
We will be back to Argonauta
What a great property in Cruz Bay in St. John. Easy to get to and very secure. This would be great for several families to share as well. The management was extremely responsive when a break blew and fixed it immediately. The view was spectacular. If you have an opportunity to be her over July 4th, the fireworks from our balcony were amazing. We will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ralph J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Argonauta
Best private property view I have ever seen. Very nice accommodations
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

J'Aime S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect place to stay!!
The house was absolutely perfect, with a balcony overlooking the ferries at Cruz Bay. The pool and hot tub also overlooked the water, which was a great place to just hang out and relax. The house had great amenities, appliances, and almost everything you would need. Even better, there are multiple grocery stores within 5-10 minutes. The property manager JP was fantastic!! He was very responsive, friendly, and eager to help in any way he could. We can’t thank JP and the rest of the management company for such an amazing stay and hope to rent with them in the future!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Janice T.

Liked: Cleanliness
St John at It’s Best
Argonauta had the perfect location for accessing dining, shopping, groceries and beaches. The house was well stocked and had all the basic staples to get you started. The views were spectacular! Highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

LeeAnn R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful, peaceful and tranquil
Argonauta is a wonderful home within a gated area. Close to Cruz Bay. Very private and plenty of open space.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Susanna S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful View and House
Argonauta was the perfect location for a 40th birthday celebration! Each bedroom offers privacy with its own bath but also great spaces to hang out as a group. The pool deck and view were outstanding. We'll be back!
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Brad M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome
Everything was perfect. Definitely stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kandace L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect St John Villa
This was a last minute booking as we arrived in St Thomas on Saturday to find the sailboat we had chartered was not acceptable. We booked this villa online Saturday night and were immediately contacted by the host. We arranged to check in on Sunday. JP texted us on Sunday morning and was extremely accommodating and understanding about a meeting time as we were still trying to get the sailboat stuff handled. Once we were finally able to head to St John, we met JP at the car ferry dock and he took us to the property and gave us a tour. He also gave us some local recommendations on excursions. He was very helpful throughout our stay. The villa was breathtaking and everything we could have hoped for. It definitely turned our initially disappointing trip around. Our only complaint is that the calendar for this property is already booked up well into next summer. We would love to come back for the holidays. Definitely recommend this home and James Miller Property Management.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Belinda S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Will definitely be back!
Had the best time staying at this property!! We have been to St. John’s before but I would absolutely stay at this home again. Property manager met with us day that we arrived and took us to the home, showed us everything and even checked in with us during our stay to make sure our needs were met. Views were amazing and house was stocked with cooking necessities. Would highly recommend!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

ann b.

Liked: Cleanliness
The views!
Perfect home. The photos don’t do the views justice! I seriously can’t imagine better views anywhere. The home is set up perfectly for a big group. We all had our space but also had great areas to all gather! They met us as the pier for check in, gave us a gift basket, and always responded quickly to any questions. The home has everything you need - including beach chairs, towels and coolers. And it’s a 5 minute drive to Cruz Bay!!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing Vacation!
We had a wonderful vacation and hope to stay at Argonauta again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

John K.

Liked: Cleanliness
John
Very nice and very responsive. Give it. 10
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2021