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Papaya Suite at Sunset Serenade 

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Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire apartment

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space
    Outdoor Space

About this property

Entire place

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

Papaya Suite at Sunset Serenade 

Summary:
Private Suite: Close to Town with Beautiful Views!

The Space:
The Sunset Serenade Papaya Suite is a cute and comfortable unit with gorgeous views of Cruz Bay, the Sir Francis Drake Channel, St. Thomas and the surrounding cays. This cozy, clean and convenient suite - it is located less than five minutes from town - has everything you need to enjoy an unforgettable stay on the breathtaking island of St. John. It is fully renovated as of June 2018.

The Sunset Serenade Papaya Suite has its own private entrance and is equipped with a large king-size bed, spacious bathroom (new shower with a private feel and gorgeous view of Cruz bay), kitchenette, air conditioning and screened-in porch with a bar and seating area.

When staying with us, you’ll have everything you need for an unforgettable vacation right at your fingertips. This includes coffee for your mornings, beach towels, beach chairs and a cooler for daytime fun, and comfortable outdoor furniture where you can relax while watching the sun dip down into the Caribbean Sea.

Sunset Serenade has wifi throughout and a large parking area providing ample off-street parking to all guests. It also features an outdoor grill area that is shared between Sunset Serenade’s guests.

The Sunset Serenade Papaya Suite is a great economical option for vacationers looking for clean and comfortable, yet affordable accommodations close to Cruz Bay. We can almost guarantee you’ll be booking your next trip before the ferry leaves the dock. Come see St. John while enjoying the comforts of home at the Sunset Serenade Papaya Suite … we promise you’ll love it!

Property amenities

Internet

  • WiFi available

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Coffee/tea maker

Bedrooms

  • 1 bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Hair dryer

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

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 installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

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

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 and a first aid kit
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

Property is also known as

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Papaya Suite at Sunset Serenade
Papaya Suite at Sunset Serenade  St. John
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Papaya Suite at Sunset Serenade  Apartment St. John
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About the neighborhood

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Cruz Bay, St. John

What's nearby

  • Battery - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Cruz Bay Beach - 8 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Honeymoon Beach - 9 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Trunk Bay - 14 min drive - 5.9 km
  • Caneel Bay Beach - 15 min drive - 4.8 km

Getting around

  • Cyril E. King Airport (STT) - 66 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪High Tide Bar & Seafood Grill - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Cruz Bay Landing - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Beach Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Lovango Rum Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Windmill Bar - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Papaya Suite at Sunset Serenade  pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Papaya Suite at Sunset Serenade ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Papaya Suite at Sunset Serenade ?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Papaya Suite at Sunset Serenade  located?

Situated in St. John, this apartment building is within 1 mi (2 km) of Great Cruz Bay and Virgin Islands National Park. St. John Spice and Battery are also within 1 mi (2 km).

Papaya Suite at Sunset Serenade  Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 34 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 34 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 34 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 34 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 34 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Cody Lewis O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent Stay!
Wonderful stay at this place, it was clean, easy check in, close to Cruz bay, and owner was very accessible while allowing for privacy. Really professionally done. Would book again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy, quiet and beautiful
The property is located on a hill side just east of cruz bay. I read on the description it is on a very steep road being from Colorado i underestimated that. It is one of the steepest roads ive ever seen and is not to be taken lightly. The papaya suite appears to be the cheapest and smallest of the properties. If someone is staying in the honeymoon suite i believe you would be able to hear the guests above you. It was clean cozy ,no washer and dryer. No privacy within but no visible neighbors.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve H., Renton, WA

Liked: Cleanliness
A Welcome Relief
A welcome relief after an unanticipated start, Avis (STT) gave our Jeep away. With our free-wheeling plans dashed, we had to use taxis. In the unit was a list of Taxi contacts along with other useful info. All the taxi drivers we contacted were very helpful, especially Moses. The unit was delightfully quaint and very clean. In the refrigerator we found two “welcoming” St. John Brewery beers, just what we needed. Each night we’d watch the sunset and each morning enjoy breakfast on the lanai. We loved the variety of hummingbirds in the evening around the property and the well-stocked grocery store nearby. Plus local hosts were very responsive to our questions.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Kevin D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute Abode
As advertised. Small, but cute and functional. The hill that the condo is on is steep, but downhill is walkable. Get a taxi for the return trip. Overall a great place, especially if on a budget. I would stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Lynnda P.

Fake Scents we’re Unwelcoming
Place was as pictured. Thank you for the two beach towels to borrow. However, upon opening the door, we were gassed with all the artificial scents that are used to spray and/or apply/clean the room. What are you trying to cover up? When you walk into a place that smells really bad you cannot not wait to get out. It’s like we paid for a Marriott but got a Motel 6. Fake scents are endocrine disrupters =bad for our health.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Candy, San Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Papaya Suite is a cute, comfortable unit not too far from Cruz Bay. The property is hidden away so it’s very quiet and dark at night. There will be animal sounds and maybe animal sightings. It was very clean and had a nice little kitchenette. It is theoretically walkable to Cruz Bay but it is up a very steep hill. I wouldn’t recommend walking unless you’re in decent shape and definitely not with luggage. Also, St. John is not very pedestrian friendly (few sidewalks) but sometimes nice people will offer you a ride. One warning, the lock on the door to the inner room didn’t always unlock when I turned the handle. I accidentally locked myself out. Luckily it unlocked after a few minutes of jiggling the handle. I would leave the keys in the screened room.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Khaled N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quick weekend getaway
We loved everything about our stay here. The place was perfect for a quick weekend get away for two. The view is beautiful and the place had all you need for the beach. The only thing we found was that the shower was cold and the main bedroom light was out, but everything else was great. We would recommend this place and will stay again someday. Thanks for a great stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

corina c.

Liked: Cleanliness
Gorgeous view!!
We can’t wait to go back. You definitely need a jeep to get there and to get out of the gravel parking spot.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joe S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful retreat
This unit has everything you need as long as you don’t mind getting up and down a steep set of hills. And hosts were top-notch. Would come again and recommend to our family and friends!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had an excellent stay in the Papaya suite! Like a few other reviewers have said, we wish we'd gone with the Honeymoon suite (Papaya is below it) for the better view and open air deck. Papaya has a screened in porch and the deck above it extends to partially block the view of the sky, but it was still really nice (woke up to a view of a rainbow one morning). The unit has a very comfy bed, beach chairs, cooler, sunscreen, coffee, a toaster oven, microwave, plates/cups/utensils, and a lot of towels! A few things to note: *Bring earplugs. The tree frogs are loud and they might keep you up. We were used to them by the 3rd night and I miss them now. *If you're going to drive on the island, get a jeep or something with 4WD. The roads up to the property are STEEP. We rented a mid-sized sedan (given a Chrysler 300, which was RWD and probably the worst choice to drive on St. John) and we could make it up the roads but spun the tires each time. We also couldn't park in the gravel parking lot (almost got stuck trying to back up), so we just parked on the road. It rained 1 day and we didn't take the car anywhere, it wouldn't have handled the hills when they were wet. *We walked into town for dinner each night, then took a taxi back up. The taxi was $7/person back up. We found the best way to direct taxis was to say we’re next door to The Hills. Heads up that taxis are hard to get after 10PM. Overall, really nice stay and would definitely recommend. Thank you for having us!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jared H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent property! Just as described!
We had an excellent stay at this property, it’s only a 5 minute taxi ride into Cruz Bay and the views from the covered porch are beautiful. The communication with the property owner was impeccable. We would definitely stay here again, looking forward to booking again soon!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Annalise L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely
Amazing place. Lovely shower/coffee-drinking view. A little dicey getting to town on foot, and not always easy to locate a taxi from here, but the place itself is perfect. Super comfy bed. Would stay here again (but also would rent a car) 😊
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carolina C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice little place.
My daughter and I stayed here for two nights. It was not as close to the "action" in Cruz Bay as I had imagined but it is very close to the Westin (we booked an excursion leaving from there). Note that St John is very hilly and the roads to this property are no exception. Just be prepared - I'm glad we only had to do it for two days.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Arthur B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Short and Suite❣️
The Papaya Suite was perfect for the two of us. Everything we needed for our 3 night stay. The shower was great and the towels were awesome. Having beach towels, chairs and a cooler was very helpful. Easy check in and out.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paula P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome Deal
This is a well maintained, clean, comfortable place that we truly enjoyed! We would definitely recommend and hope to stay again in the future!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wendi W., Tahlequah, OK

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy Caribbean Nights
Very cozy quiet stay. Comfortable king bed & pillows. Ocean view a plus and beach chairs and cooler came in quite handy! We would stay again! Pleasant accomodations ❤️ TY for sharing Paradise!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

doug

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Did not like that the unit is directly under another unit. Walking into town is only for those who do not mind jumping out of the way of traffic. Other wise, the unit was very clean and well equipped. The property managers promptly responded to a problem with a power surge and resolved the issues promptly and professionally.

10/10 Excellent

ANTHONY A.

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sadaf F., Dallas, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Second stay with this host
Loved our second stay with this house. Property was exactly as pictured and was a great location to Cruz Bay. Will book again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great affordable vacation place for two!!
Loved all the extras. Beach chairs, beach towels, cooler, bug spray and sunscreen. Our friends stayed at the Hills next store... Which made this smaller and more affordable for a party of two ♥️ We also LOVED the scenery of from the porch shower and screened in porch. Thank you! We will be back!!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robin G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful view
We really enjoyed sitting on the porch every morning and evening. Beautiful view! The property was very clean and had everything we needed. I didn’t realize there wasn’t a stove for cooking but we did work around that easily with the grill, microwave and toaster oven. Must use caution on the road.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Diane, Pottstown

Traveled with partner
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Morning😍. Sitting at the counter with my coffee looking out over the bay. My favorite part of my day at home is morning looking over my backyard, but the view from Papaya Suite was hard to beat. Went to all of the stores hunting for Kcups for the Kuerig. None to be found. I finally looked in a kitchen cupboard and found a supply. It is the little things that make this place perfect.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2022

8/10 Good

David D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Was a good experience.
Just wish there was better communication on how to find a place in the contact person would’ve been great we kind of lucked out another Vrbo nearby Helped is out Hannah Helped is out.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Vincent L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Gorgeous views!
Wonderful, cozy suite on St. John. Amazing views for morning coffee, and even a decent sunset view when the clouds cooperate! Fabulous comfortable bed, and enough kitchenette items to make a little breakfast before heading out for they day (toaster/microwave/blender). A small warning: The hill to the house requires confidence! We rented a small vehicle, and driving it up the hill is NOT for the faint of heart. Renting a 4WD vehicle may be for the best, but the little Toyota Yaris survived.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Brian C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great sunsets
We really enjoyed our stay at islands abodes. Absolutely loved the view. Its now a life goal of mine to have a shower with that kind of view in the future. Sunsets were great. We didn't rent a jeep, but it was easy enough to get back and fourth to the property with the taxi's right at the Cruz bay ferry terminal. If I had to do it again, I would spend the extra money and rent the unit that was above us with the even better view.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021