Property was perfect , beautiful cottage , quiet and peaceful . We truly enjoyed our stay and would highly recommend âŠ. the owners were exceptional !
Tina was very helpful and communicative. Cactus Flower was a wonderful place for us as we explored the island. She had beach chairs, beach towels, snorkel gear and even a cooler we could use during our stay. Our last day we enjoyed the lovely pool and hot tub as well. The air conditioning in the bedroom was very nice and allowed for restful sleep after full days of hiking and swimming. Thank you for opening up your bungalow to us!
Loved our stay at Cactus Flower Cottage!Great interaction with the owners,and especially loved the snuggles with their kitties and pup!Spent lots of time on the beautiful covered deck and it was very relaxing!Beautiful and peaceful! definitely understand it is an open air cottage, it was a blessing to have air conditioning in the bedroom as the rest of the cottage can be pretty warm when the high! Nonetheless, we would definitely return again and very much, enjoyed it!
The cottage was lovely. Iâd say the only confusion in the description was whether it was near a beach. There was a beach nearby but I did not see any obvious place to park or enter the beach, it appeared to be all private access. The beach had a sargasm issue in July anyway, so we spent our time beach hopping the beautiful northern beaches. The cottage was clean and fully stocked including towels, beach towels, extra linens and pillows, paper goods, and kitchen supplies. Basic spices were available in the pantry. The hosts were friendly and helpful but we did not run into them frequently. There was something magical about the outdoor shower. In addition to being super fun to use, my hair has never been that soft. I even ordered her shampoos at home but it must have been the water because I canât replicate it. I also admired the lovely screened in porch, fully furnished and offering the wonderful peeper songs at night. If it wasnât 100 degrees we would have used it more. The bedroom had a king and was a good size. The bedding and linens were quality. After the rains I could pick up a perfect fallen flower on the front stair for my hair. 100% get the jeep. Would stay here again and recommend!
We had the most wonderful time on island and the stay at this cottage was perfect. Excellent location. Easy drive from Cruz Bay. No rough roads or crazy parking! Cottage had everything we needed and the AC in the bedroom was fantastic! We highly recommend!
This cottage is the perfect place for a couple.We love the outdoor shower,the kitchen has everything we needed,Joe and Tina are excellent hosts.
Quite and peaceful.
We enjoyed our stay at Cactus Flower Cottage. Very clean and well kept. The cottage had everything we needed to make our trip to St. John fun and memorable.
I'm so glad I found this gem on Vrbo. My boyfriend and I couldn't have asked for a better place to stay. The cottage was clean, comfortable and perfectly located. We truly felt like we were in paradise! The hosts where so kind and accommodating. We can't wait to come back!
Cactus Flower was a wonderful 1 bedroom villa with a wonderful Stone Outdoor shower. Joe and Tina were wonderful Hosts with decades of local knowledge. Fish bay is so close to everything. I would highly recommend this 1 bedroom villa
The owners were absolutely the sweetestâŠincluding the pets. Everything was clean and just perfect! It was cozy and nice and we loved the outside shower. We wish all rental owners were as wonderful as the ones with this property. Thank you for having us!!!!
Tina and Joe were simply excellent and Cactus Flower is a quiet, safe environment in which to relax and enjoy St. John. It has everything one needs and is beautifully done.
We loved staying at Cactus Flower! Itâs in a great location tucked in the hills just a few minutes away from Cruz Bay, and easy access to the North Shore beaches. The cottage is charming, peaceful and comfyâthe hosts have provided everything you could need. Highly recommend!
Great cottage for a couple with access to a refreshing pool and nice hot tub for starry nights. Easy access with paved roads and a quiet neighborhood made it a relaxing stay. Quick drive to the beaches, restaurants, and groceries.
Great stay âŠsorry to have missed you all as I hear we have an NC connection and are both friends w Andy Penn âŠIâll be back to stay w you all in January as my daughter lives on the island .Best , Michael
Better than the photos. Absolutely spectacular stay in the best location possible on the island. We loved every minute of our trip. The cottage was spectacular and Joe and Tina were amazing hosts. 10/10 experience!
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The cottage was clean and well appointed. There wasn't anything extra that we needed. Tina and Joe were responsive to any questions that we had and we couldn't have been happier.
My wife and I liked the location, which was in a very quiet area with little traffic and a beautiful view of Fish Bay from the upper porch. We felt very safe while staying there. The inside was furnished very nicely and had everything we needed. It felt like home. We also liked the unique outside shower. Joe, the property owner, was very nice and helpful.
We loved it at Cactus flower. The house was perfect for us and came with many unexpected extras such as beach chairs, snorkel gear, condiments and a super friendly cat. Joe and Tina provided very detailed instructions to reach the property. Vicky was very friendly and helpful. If we ever come back to St. Johns we will stay at Cactus Flower.
Very peaceful with great views. Tidy with more amenities than we could use. Snorkeling gear was very nice to have and good beach chairs. Only needed help with the grill and Joe was there in under 5 min. "Operator error" Stars were great every night and best of all was taking a shower outside under them. Tina and Joe were very friendly and I look forward to staying again.
Joe is a licensed contractor on St John. Tina is a Finance Manager and Real Estate Agent. Our combined family includes 3 daughters who attend college and highschool in the Carolinas. And a son who works and lives in Charlotte, NC. Joe has lived on St. John since 1974 when his parents moved here with their 7 kids. Two siblings and his parents still live on St. John. Tina has lived on St John since 2004 and previously in the 80âs.
Joe found a unique piece of property with historical ruins and pictured building his dream home. He first designed and built Cactus Flower to live in. The cottage has all custom woodworking throughout. He and Tina now live in the main house that he also designed and built. Joe and Tina also own the adjoining property.