Hale Lani Villa - breathtaking ocean views Tesla backup

Have rented a lot of places on STJ, Hale Lani is spectacular
This is where you want to be on the island. The sun sets right in front of you, the lights of St Thomas twinkle at night, it is paradise. The two outdoor showers, updated kitchen, comfortable beds, backup generators (critical on STJ), this villa is meticulously maintained with everything you need. The true mark of an excellent rental property is when something goes wrong, how does the management help? In our case, all flights were cancelled due to closed airspace, the island was a complete mess with stranded travelers who had no place to go. Dave and Julie of Caribbean Soul calmly took control, found a place for us, helped with transfer of food, and made sure we had everything to eliminate stress and to truly enjoy the day. They did everything to make sure it was another vacation for us while travelers with no options were stranded at the ferry dock struggling to find anything on St Thomas. As they were dealing with craziness, it was important to them that we enjoyed the day. Impeccable hosts and tremendous villa. We couldn't recommend enough. We will be back.

- Anonymous U , Posted: 01/12/2026

Thank you so much for the review. We hope to be able to assist you again and hope you can come back to St John in the future.

- Caribbean Soul Vacations staff, Posted: 01/12/2026

Spring break getaway for 8
Beautiful views in a lovely location. Flight in was delayed to the island; property manager stayed in contact the whole time making checkin and getting to location easy. The house was clean, there was wildlife everywhere, and taking a moonlight shower outside was a the perfect way to end the night or prep for a night out. Thank you to everyone at Hale Lanai Villa. �

- Elizabeth T , Posted: 03/21/2024

40th Extravaganza!
The pictures don't even come close to how amazing of home this gem is in St John. Julie and Dave are great hosts. We're typically beach goers but it was hard not to enjoy time at the house and the pool. This place is a winner! Best way to start my 40's!

- Jason K , Posted: 03/29/2024

This was a great relaxing escape for our family. Four separate bedrooms was great and the location was central for our home base for the week. The pool was a great spot to watch the sunset from. The views from the house are incredible. Beach chairs and equipment was also nice. Numerous flowers around the house and we saw deer, mongoose, hummingbirds and iguanas from the pool deck. It truly felt like a private escape and we had a wonderful week.

- Nathan H , Posted: 08/05/2025

Kitchen Set up was great- fully stocked. Pool had a lovely view. Sprinkler system seemed to be a waste of water and some of the light fixtures need attention. Overall 3.5/4 out of 5.

- Lynne W , Posted: 10/21/2025

This home is beautiful, peaceful, clean, new finishes/technology and easy to quickly relax in. The view is real and the open air is amazing. This was an incredible place to stay.

- William B , Posted: 02/15/2026

THE perfect home for a St John Vacation
We have been to St John many times over the years, from our early days working with Royal Caribbean to taking numerous vacations. This was our 2nd stay at Hale Lani and it was even better than the first in 2022. Outstanding home in a prime location, great management and check-in process and very responsive to any requests during our stay. Very accommodating with pre-check in provisioning from Landlubber Logistics (separate company, also recommended!). Our family of four really enjoyed the incredible view, the great remodel upgrades to the kitchen/living room/master bath. Everyone loved the outdoor showers, the pool with a million dollar view and the beautiful sunsets. We will definitely stay here again, it's just perfect!

- Jason S , Posted: 12/02/2024

Perfect
Great as always, amazing house, location and hosts. Thanks and look forward to returning!

- Sydney H , Posted: 02/28/2025

Super place
The house is beautiful and well-appointed. The bedroom layout was perfect for our family and everyone enjoyed the panoramic views from the living room. Greatly appreciated the beach chairs and beach toys supplied by the hosts. David was quickly responsive to our requests.

- Jeffrey K , Posted: 07/05/2024

Amazing house
The house is perfect. The view is about as good as it gets. Also, good location to run to the grocery store or to the north beaches. Neighborhood is quiet. The house has regular power and solar power with back up Tesla batteries that came in handy when the power went out. Our vacation was uninterrupted by power outages. The property managers are easy to communicate with. The house has 2 master suites on the top level each with private bathrooms and ice cold AC and indoor and outdoor showers. The bottom level has 2 bedrooms that share a bathroom with excellent AC as well. There is a community restroom on the top level. The pool is excellent. House is stocked with everything you can think of. Would highly recommend and would return again.

- Michael D , Posted: 06/18/2024

St. John 2024
Great property. Would recommend to others.

- paul j , Posted: 05/11/2024

Hale Lanai - Perfect Villa
Could not have stayed at a better villa. The outstanding views, outdoor space, pool, amenities, location, cleanliness, beach chairs, coolers, & owners communication during our stay could not have been any better. The backup power definitely an added plus. Highly recommend Hale Lanai!!!

- Dawn B , Posted: 03/07/2025

Unbelievable views and incredible property!
Hale Lani is everything it promises to be and more! Our family of five, including a set of grandparents and young adult, had more than enough room to spread out between the two master suites upstairs and the downstairs bedrooms. The covered lanai leading out to the pool that overlooks the beautiful waters of St. John was wonderful to wake up to and come home to after our daily trips exploring the incredible beaches. The property manager, Julie, was very responsive and communicative. We were sad to leave and can't wait to return!

- Layla K , Posted: 08/05/2024

Beautiful Villa, outstanding views
Hale Lani Villa was everything we had hoped for and more: clean, modern, comfortable, spacious and a breathtaking view of the ocean. Great kitchen and pool area. The windows and light throughout the house have been well thought out. Every bedroom comes with a firm king bed.

- Donald L , Posted: 12/26/2024

Fantastic View
The property was beautifully landscaped. Driving from car ferry to property was easy. The home was furnished nicely and the recent renovations were great improvements. The pool and covered breeze way by the pool was perfect for sitting and enjoying wonderful sunsets. Beds were super comfy. We were treated to a lovely charcuterie board on arrival. Our contact with agent Kelly on arrival was informative and pleasant.

- Charlotte B , Posted: 04/21/2025

Perfect house for family
The location is very convenient and easy to get to. And it provides easy access to grocery stores and restaurants The sunsets are stunning. And the floor plan for the house is perfect for our family of Adult daughters and son-in-law. Two masters up stairs with out door shower were very much a novelty and very much enjoyed. The bedroom lower level had great views of the ocean and very bright. The common space both in doors and out doors was a fantastic place to gather and see the sun sets and play games in the evenings. The recently updated kitchen was modern and clean and is a spacious layout. We'll be back to stay at Hale Lani again.

- Randall K , Posted: 02/04/2025

Great place
We loved the property. Had a great time.

- Michael G , Posted: 02/04/2025

Week in Paradise
All our friends were so happy with Hale Lani. The layout is perfect for privacy and group hangs. The great room is amazing with open air and amazing kitchen. The views from pool and all rooms are spectacular! We couldn't have asked for better.Thanks!

- Betsy I , Posted: 04/14/2025

Fabulous family vacation
Well appointed, stunning views, super clean.

- Kristin J , Posted: 04/26/2025

Fantastic stay at Hale Lani in St John
We had a fantastic stay at Hale Lani for our kids' spring break (ages 7, 11, and 13) with another family. The home was beautiful, well-maintained, and perfectly laid out, with two master suites upstairs and two queen bedrooms downstairs (outdoor spiral staircase). The kids loved having their own space!The house had everything—kitchen essentials, a grill, games, snorkel gear, beach chairs, even paddleboards with car straps. Thoughtful extras like toiletries, laundry soap, and spices were provided, along with a welcome charcuterie board with fresh flowers.Communication with the property manager was excellent, and the location was ideal—close to the market and Cruz Bay. We chartered with Stormy Pirates, rented a dinghy (our favorite day!), visited Lime Out (fun but pricey), and swam with turtles at Maho Beach. While the island is expensive, Hale Lani was well worth it!Thank Dave and Julie! We hope to come back again!!

- Jennifer E , Posted: 04/03/2025

Beautiful home
Beautiful home, amazing location. Would love to return

- Tia M , Posted: 03/17/2025

Beautiful view
We loved this house. Lots of wildlife from Iguanas, to hermit crabs to a friendly family of deer. The private pool was wonderful as well as the amazing view. The bedrooms are very private. The upstairs area is all recently remodeled. The two lower level bedrooms are not remodeled and are very separate from the rest of the house so just be aware if planning to use these rooms. The concierge person was extremely helpful in pretrip planning. You are close to the grocery stores as well as the Westin where we went for a day sail. We had a fantastic stay!

- Amber D , Posted: 06/29/2025

The views were amazing and the main areas were fabulous. The bathrooms could use a little updating but overall the house was great and the hosts were very responsive to our questions and needs.

- Jami H , Posted: 12/30/2025

- Lori W , Posted: 08/16/2025

Hale Lani exceeded our expectations. The communication with Dave and Julie was timely and easy. The villa was beautiful and had everything that we needed to make our stay comfortable for our party of six. The sunset view was spectacular and we caught it every night except for the one night we enjoyed it at The Windmill Bar. The location was perfect & the kitchen was fully stocked with everything we needed for cooking. Every single one of us said this was our favorite vacation thus far and we can't wait to go back. Thank you for sharing your little piece of heaven with us!

- Leslie H , Posted: 08/17/2025

House is perfect for guests. Great spaces & well equiped, met all needs & lovely. Owner & management team responsive.

- Marilyn M , Posted: 01/30/2026

Our family loved this spacious, well-equipped private home. Plenty of room for a group of 7 adults. The pool is wonderful and includes nightly gorgeous sunsets. Several different areas to hang out. We dined inside and on the covered porch outside. We cooked a lot and found all the supplies we needed. Other guests have left seasonings, oil, etc, so that was helpful. Excellent communication with Julie and Dave and their concierge/driver team. The added beach gear, cooler, towels, snorkel equipment, floaties came in handy. Highly recommend. Wonderful vacation. OH! and it was our first time to St. John and we went back and forth on which part of the island to stay. I am so glad we chose Chocolate Hole - close to the town of Cruz Bay for dining, shopping. We did rent a car, but on one occasion our adult kids dialed up a taxi ride from the house and back and it was cheap, effortless, and convenient to have that option.

- Nancy S , Posted: 11/26/2025