Southern Exposure Villa
St. John, USVI

Affordable luxury: rent a lovely Caribbean-themed villa for a week or two in paradise
3 Bedrooms
3 Bathrooms
Private Pool
Endless Views

About Southern Exposure

Welcome to Southern Exposure, a spacious home on St. John built and decorated in true Caribbean style, featuring expansive views of the open sea and cooling trade wind breezes.

Southern Exposure features a huge, sprawling deck perfect for entertaining your guests or a private evening of stargazing.  Day and night, views from Villa Southern Exposure’s deck give you 180 degree plus vistas of the Caribbean to the south, and to the broad expanse of the Fish Bay valley.

Here, you’ll bask in the warm glow of the morning sun as it rises above St. John’s hills to the east, or while away hours watching sailboats on the beautiful Caribbean Sea.

Southern Exposure is a three bedroom, three bath spacious villa located in Fish Bay, on St. John’s south shore, just a quick ten minute drive to Cruz Bay, where you’ll find markets, restaurants, shopping and entertainment.

Away from the hustle and bustle of town, Southern Exposure offers guests the quiet and solace that brings people to St. John. The villa comfortably accommodates up to 6 people in 3 bedrooms, each with their own bathroom.

The upstairs/downstairs layout provides two separate and spacious communal living areas with a large deck, making this home perfect for families with children, or separate groups of couples wishing some ‘private space.’  The raised deck pool, surrounded by beautiful native stone and coral walls and an array of colorful bougainvillea, allamanda flowers, hibiscus and palm trees, provides a relaxing and quiet way to pass a day, for those who just don’t want to venture out some days. Set up a reward mechanism to recognize employees’ hard work.

Southern Exposure offers panoramic St. John ocean views and tradewind breezes. There is a second, lower-level covered deck that offers dining and seating off the lower living room.

Photos of Southern Exposure

Guest Comments

This is our 3rd year vacationing on St. John.  Your home is absolutely lovely – a wonderful respite from the frantic pace… in New England.  Thank you for sharing your home away from home.  This is a perfect spot.  The décor is perfect!

~ Judy and Morris C., Guilford, CT

Had a lovely time…  Then, from one of the children:  We like the pool!!  I hope the next lucky people to get this house to have a good time too!  And we saw some lizards!  They were sooooo cute!

~ Families from New York City, Mass., NJ

Great island home, with a beautiful view. The location was ideal for us, quiet with a short drive into town. Spacious deck with a nice pool. Ideal for days we were not going to the beach. We stayed post-hurricane and would not have known this place was affected. Well managed home.

~ Brad E., South Bend, Indiana

Southern Exposure is breezy, tranquil, comfortable and so picturesque it takes the breath away.  Mornings, mid-day, starlit evenings – all equally splendid and magical.  We have fallen in love with [your] villa, and the island as well.  Thank you for letting us [enjoy] this wonderful villa.  Your many books on St. John were much appreciated and enjoyed!

~ Donald & Linda M., Stoney Creek, NC, and Jackie & Brian F., Raleigh, NC

Our group of six had a wonderful time here!  The villa was very comfortable and was stocked with everything we needed.  The view was absolutely spectacular and the deck was so relaxing.  We all agreed that we must come back.

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~ Gloria, Deborah, Linda, Denise, Lynn and Regina, CT and NC crew

What fun to read everyone’s reaction to the beauty of Southern Exposure [in the house guest book].  I love the pool and the shell & rock décor on the deck and shower.

~ Judy & Darold A., Litchfield Park, AZ

Thank you so much for sharing your corner of the world with us. It’s so kind of you to entrust others with your home and possessions. We truly appreciate it. … We did not miss any of the conveniences of home. We won’t hesitate to recommend this to others or even hopefully come back again ourselves!

~ The van H. family, Spencer, IA

Celebrated our 40th anniversary on St. John… Enjoy the house!  It’s great for total relaxation – the pool is perfect for floating.

~ Carolyn & Eric H., & Steve and P. B.

Our third trip to St. John… Great house!

~ Jack & Pat M., Emmaus, PA

Your house was very beautiful and everything I needed or wanted in a vacation home!  Thank you Southern Exposure.”

We enjoyed your home and it accommodated all 9 of us.  Hope to be back.

~ Parker, Kristi, Morgan and David F. family, Raleigh, NC

We had an amazing week that we will always remember.  The house was so well equipped with everything we could need and very well maintained too.  The house fit our needs perfectly while the view was breathtaking and the breezes lovely…  Cooking dinner on the grill and sitting on the huge deck under the stars every night was one of our favorite parts of the trip.  Thank you so much for sharing your home with us and making us feel welcome here in St. John.

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~ Kathy & Joe U., Florida; Chris U., Ohio; Katherine & Paul S., Chicago, IL

Your home is beautiful and very ‘homey.’  Enjoyed the spacious deck each morning and evening.

~ The G. Family, Laurens, IA

Our second time here [at Southern Exposure].  Again a great time.  The house looks beautiful…

~ Bill & Sandie K., Broad Run, VA

Spent our 25th anniversary here.  You have a lovely home.  Southern Exposure will always have special memories for us.  Thank you.

~ Marian & Glenn C., Middletown, NJ

We had a wonderful time in your cozy home.  The view is breathtaking and we enjoyed many home-cooked meals on the deck…

~ The N. and D. Families, New Jersey

A wonderful place to stay.  We felt right at home.

~ MM, Manhaut, MA and LM, Salem MA

You have a beautiful, comfortable, well-appointed home with fantastic views.  We enjoyed our stay — our 8th visit to St. John — at Southern Exposure, and one of our best.  And the property managers were fantastic – very accommodating and helpful.

~ Susan & Mike, Atlanta, GA, and Petra, Prague, Czech Republic

A great time was had by all.  Love your home… very comfy, fabulous view.  Thanks so much!

~ The H. and B. Families, Connecticut & Pennsylvania

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and the villa was the perfect place to relax.

~ K, A, C, M, & L, New Hampshire, Massachusetts & England

We truly enjoyed your beautiful well-appointed villa – the pool, eating outside under the stars, and the super stone & shell shower.  I love the periwinkle blue color in the master bedroom [cabana] too.  My husband and I had this whole wonderful house – and its fabulous views – to ourselves!

~ Stefani & Don M., Croton-on-Hudson, NY

We enjoyed your home and it accommodated all 9 of us… Hope to be back.

~ Parker, Kristi, Morgan & David F., Raleigh NC

We had a crew of 9 and this beautiful house fit us perfectly!  We all enjoyed the pool, lounging on the deck and taking in the amazing view.

~ The Cooks, NH and MA

The equipped kitchen was very appreciated as was the interior and the landscaping.  Hope someday we will be able to return.

~ Spiros S. & Jerry F.

We loved the layout and pool and views.  This home was perfectly appointed too!  …Will look forward to returning here – this island, this home.

~ Brian C. & family, Virginia Beach, VA, and Ingrid & James, Houston, TX

Mike and I enjoyed numerous sunrises and sunsets – we now know and understand how you must pine for this place during our harsh Indiana winters…  We love your home!

~ Mike and Cheryl H., Indiana

Rates at Southern Exposure

If like so many others, you decide Southern Exposure is right for you, you can reserve your week (or two?) in paradise, by simply calling or writing to our property managers at 340 Real Estate Co, who handle all our villa booking arrangements.  You can reach them most any time at 340-643-6068 or 340-779-4478 — or by email at [email protected]

Southern Exposure Weekly Rental Rates

High Season:
Jan 4, through April 12

2 per. $3850/wk
3-4 per. $4200/wk
5-6 per. $4550/wk
+ 12.5 % VI tax

Low Season:
April 12 through December 18

2 per. $2800/wk
3-4 per. $3150/wk
5-6 per. $3500/wk
+ 12.5 % VI tax

All rates and dates subject to change

Owner Tammy Donnelly and her team at 340 will be happy to share their vast island knowledge with you.  They’re on-island experts who’ve spent many years helping folks like you make your visit the trip of a lifetime.

Southern Exposure Floor Plans

Contact Us

We encourage you to spend a few moments browsing through our house photos on the Photos page, and reviewing the many favorable comments and reviews left by previous guests on the Guest Comments.

Our property manager Tammy Donnelly at 340 Real Estate will be happy to answer any questions you may have about Southern Exposure. Tammy and her team will do their best to help you find available dates, arrange the details, and help you to enjoy your dream vacation at Southern Exposure, like so many of our previous guests.

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