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The Small Inns and B&Bs of St. John
Estate Lindholm Bed and Breakfast
Located on a bluff overlooking the town of Cruz Bay, Estate Lindholm Bed & Breakfast offers breathtaking views that stretch all the way to St. Croix. This, plus the beautifully landscaped grounds and rustic decor, have earned it a spot as one of the favorite places to stay on St. John.
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Estate Lindholm Bed and Breakfast
The Estate Lindholm B&B features 14 guest rooms, a fitness center, a pool, a picturesque open-air patio and easy access to Asolare, one of the island's top restaurants.
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St. John Inn
The St. John Inn offers affordable accommodation in the heart of Cruz Bay. The charming, brightly colored inn offers rooms with eclectic decor, verdant patios with stunning views, a relaxing pool area and friendly personal service.
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St. John Inn
The colors, flora and decor of the St. John Inn convey a vibrant Caribbean spirit.
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Garden by the Sea
Visitors love the bright colors and the local art and paintings that adorn the walls at Garden by the Sea, which is tucked away in hillside on the outskirts of Cruz Bay. As a bonus, the B&B is just steps from Frank Bay Beach.
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Garden by the Sea
Nature lovers adore the B&B's lush gardens, which are replete with coconut trees, bananaquit birds, iguanas and peacocks. The veranda affords a view of the nearby salt pond bird sanctuary.
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Hillcrest Guest House
Hillcrest is a family-owned guest house that has been in business in St. John since 1966. The property, which overlooks Cruz Bay, offers million-dollar views of the marina as well as spectacular sunrises and sunsets.
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Hillcrest Guest House
The six peaceful, charming rooms at Hillcrest are each decorated with a different motif.
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Cruz Bay Boutique Hotel
Cruz Bay Boutique Hotel has just six rooms and a penthouse suite, but feels much larger than it is. The chic, elegant decor has been described as "Miami beach meets the Caribbean." Located in the heart of Cruz Bay ("Love City") it offers convenient access to all the attractions of town at a reasonable price.
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Cruz Bay Boutique Hotel
Renovations in 2010 resulted in rooms that feature rainfall showerheads, queen-size pillowtop beds, free wireless internet, flat-screen satellite TV, mini-fridges and individually controlled a/c. The penthouse suite also has a full kitchen complete with stainless steel appliances and poured concrete countertops, 12-foot beamed cathedral ceilings, a double futon sofa and one additional sofa.
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About Karen Elowitt
Karen worked for several years as a newspaper reporter and copy editor before becoming a travel writer. She worked for renowned travel expert Peter Greenberg before going freelance, and now edits a website about African travel. Over the last two decades Karen has visited 129 cities in 30 countries and lived in the UK and South Africa. Highlights of her travels include hiking on a glacier in France, swimming with tiger rays in Mexico, getting lost on the Metro in Moscow, and roaming the Negev desert in Israel. She enjoys photography, scuba diving, and eating ceviche.
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