Escape to Jungle Garden, a beautiful island getaway nestled in the lush greenery of St. John's Estate Grunwald area. Unwind on the outdoor patio with tropical breezes and stunning fruit trees or cozy up in the air-conditioned living room with a huge flat-screen TV.
Reviews
9.89.8 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 5
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Air conditioning
Outdoor Space
Parking available
Barbecue grill
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About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Welcome to Jungle Garden St. John, Virgin Islands! Jungle Garden is a beautiful NEW island getaway nestled in the tropical lush greenery on the gorgeous island of St. John.
This hidden gem is located up centerline road in the Estate Grunwald area, just a short drive to Cruz Bay.
There is no hot tub. It's a glitch with VRBO and they are working to remove. Jungle Garden amenities include AIR conditioning in both guest bedrooms,, living room and kitchen area. The main bedroom has a king size bed with direct access to the outdoor patio, a flat screen TV, plenty of closet space and dresser drawers. The second guest room has a full size bed, the bathroom features granite counter tops and a walk in shower, a convenient half bathroom on the outside deck, an air conditioned cozy living room with a HUGE flat screen tv, lots of windows with natural light, a comfortable sectional couch, ceiling fans, a workspace desk, beamed ceilings, a chefs kitchen with granite countertops, upgraded stainless steel appliances, a coffee maker, a toaster, a blender, dishes, pots and pans, a full size refrigerator, a 4 burner stove top/oven combo with a center griddle and a built in microwave, all the comforts of home. Enjoy the tropical breezes while sipping on cocktails or wake up with your morning coffee while lounging on the deck surrounded by nature, fruit trees, flowers and a koi pond. Jungle Garden has a wide variety of fruits and vegetables such as pineapple, bananas, pumpkin, papaya, sweet potato, sugar cane, coconut, sugar apples, custard apples, mangos, breadfruit, avocados, pomegranates, starfruit, passion fruit, Caribbean apricots, oranges, sweet spinach and many beautiful tropical flowers. Soak up the peace and tranquility while still close enough to the world famous white sand beaches and turquoise waters of the Caribbean. Shop, dine at delicious hot spots and visit the famous bars all while soaking in everything St. John has to offer. This is the perfect destination for your next island vacation. There is no pool or hot tub. This is a glitch with VRBO, they are currently working to resolve. Thank you
Property amenities
Beach
Beach towels
Internet
Available in the cottage: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Parking on site
Kitchen
Blender
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Kitchen island
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Stovetop
Toaster
Bedrooms
2 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
2 bathrooms
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Living room
Entertainment
Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Patio
Work spaces
Desk
Desk chair
Comfort
Air conditioning
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoking not allowed
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)
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
There's a Welcome Booklet at the home with helpful tips and islands information.
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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
About the neighborhood
St. John is home to this cottage. While the natural beauty of Virgin Islands National Park and Cruz Bay Beach can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can check out Tortola Cruise Ship Port.
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What time is check-in at ST.JOHN, VIRGIN ISLANDS! 2 BEDROOM, 1.5 BATH, BEAUTIFUL TROPICAL GARDENS!?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at ST.JOHN, VIRGIN ISLANDS! 2 BEDROOM, 1.5 BATH, BEAUTIFUL TROPICAL GARDENS!?
Check-out is at 11:00 AM.
Where is ST.JOHN, VIRGIN ISLANDS! 2 BEDROOM, 1.5 BATH, BEAUTIFUL TROPICAL GARDENS! located?
Situated in St. John, this cottage is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Virgin Islands National Park and 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Trunk Bay. Hawksnest Bay and Battery are also within 2 mi (3 km).
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We love this home. We wanted to stay away from the crowded areas and this was the perfect location for us. We loved sitting on the deck and watching the beautiful birds. It had everything we needed.
Great communication with the host and the home was perfect. The road getting there is a little challenging but you have to expect that on St John. We were surrounded by nature and the deck was perfect. Tons of seating areas and the house had everything we needed.
Rachel T.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Xeon
5 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This property was great. Very relaxing patio in the middle of rain forest like fruit trees. Host was very generous and place was fully stocked with everything we needed.
We had a wonderful stay! The property was cozy, clean, and had everything we needed for a comfortable visit. One of the highlights was the thoughtful extras provided—beach chairs, a cooler, and snorkeling gear, which made our beach-hopping adventures so much easier. The location was fantastic, just a short distance from Cruz Bay. Highly recommend this place for a family! Owner was very responsive. Even brought us fresh papaya.
VRBOs are hit or miss, but this place is an absolute hit. The host did all the little things to make us feel welcomed- waters, bug spray, little shampoos, coffee. Plus, what a beautiful place - truly a gem tucked in the “jungle” of St. John. As others have written, getting there is quite the adventure - the steepest streets I have ever been on and many discarded vehicles to get around, but nothing the hosts can do about that. Lovely visit.
The home was in the heart of the island, experiencing the real love as one of the native islanders.
It was wonderful listening the chickens wake us up in the morning and my kids loved feeding the fish.
This property is in a great location and is surrounded by jungle. The only noises were the on property pond and birds. Very comfortable spaces and extra touches like beach towels/chairs and coolers were terrific. We appreciated the binder with restaurant menus, maps, etc.
We were very pleased with our stay at the Jungle Garden house. Everything was great, the owner lives in the proximity and he takes great care and pride in the property. Plenty of tasty, local fruits in the garden. The house is very comfortable and equipped with everything we needed. We will come back! Thank you, Matthew and Melissa for two awesome weeks!
What a beautiful place. It was fun getting to Matt's place with the winding roads. My favorite part of the house was the kitchen and the deck. We saw so many birds in the morning with our coffee .Matt gave us some fruit that we really enjoy and we all liked talking to him . The beds were very comfortable. The TV was great in the evening . Communication with Melissa was easy and she was quick to respond back to me. When I come to St Johns again I will stay at the jungle garden
The house was great with many beach chairs, towels and snorkeling gear we could use. Fully equipped kitchen, AC in every room, a huge TV with Netflix. Good communication with the host, who also shared ripe papayas with us. Thank you! The road leading to the house is narrow and has sharp turns. Parking is directly on the road.
We had a fantastic trip to St. John and enjoying the Jungle Garden definitely added to the experience. I lived in St. John 10 years ago so it was so much fun to bring my family back for a quick 5 day trip. The house had everything you would ever need for family beach bumming. Chairs, coolers, and loads of fresh water. The patio was a favorite spot for grilling and listening to music after a long day doing nothing at the beach. The beds were super comfrotable and the couch was perfect for those down times. We will keep this spot in mind when retruning back to Love City!
The host was quite nice and it was great to have 2 bedrooms for our vacation. But the property could use some maintenance. The bathroom window's crank was broken and would not close, so it was a constant source of bugs. In general, chipping/missing paint, missing cabinet knobs/handles, holes in the walls and a front door that had to be jiggled to lock.
Property was 1 bathroom. Not sure where the extra 1/2 bath is supposed to come from?
My friends and I had an excellent stay at the property for another friend’s wedding. The property was spacious, furniture and beds were comfortable, and the bathroom was stocked with all that we may need. The kitchen was also excellent for prepping breakfast before we headed out for the day. The air conditioning units worked great but were loud in one bedroom - however, not an issue because it served as a white noise machine. The welcome binder that they provided was extremely informational! Check in and out was very easy and the host was available for questions during our stay.
I gave one less star for location because some cabs were reluctant to take us. Shout out to Chris and Marvin who were our go-to guys during the stay and had no issues getting us to Mathew’s place. If you do rent a car the residential road getting up to the property can be a little tight, so just use caution!
Overall this property was an excellent stay and we were sad to leave. We enjoyed the fish and the chickens and the lizards on the property. Thank you, Mathew and Melissa, for being such great hosts!
The property itself is impressive. Communication with the owner/property manager is fantastic, and I can't praise them enough. The only downside is that the roads to the property are very steep and narrow, but manageable.
This property is located close to Cruz Bay and the main beaches. It was very quiet, had everything we needed for our short stay. It is located in a residential neighborhood with security cameras so we felt safe staying here. They have a dedicated parking spot on the road which was nice. The streets to access this property are quintessential St. John roads- steep and winding! Overall, a nice place to stay to explore the island. Communication with Melissa was excellent- she prepared us for everything regarding the rental and checked in with us during our stay. Wifi was really good too, if this matters to you. Loved having use of beach chairs as well!