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

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

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

Our third trip to St. John… Great house!

~ Jack & Pat M., Emmaus, PA

Our vacation on St. John at Southern Exposure has been fabulous.  We really enjoyed the comfort and relaxation of this home away from home.  The view is beautiful.  Thanks for sharing Southern Exposure with us… we hope to return soon.

~ Dan M. & Family, no city given

Enjoyed everything… the rooms are all awesome.  The pool was great to jump in every few hours – sun-tan-fun.  Hope we can come back to this great place and enjoy our friends… 

~ K & S, Colorado

This was an amazing place and the house was beautiful.  I’m gonna miss it!

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~ Robin, Riverview, NJ

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

Our 9th trip to beautiful St. John… a spur of the moment deal… it was meant to be.  The villa is great and we will come back to it in December for two weeks.  Read the books in the villa…. very informative.  This villa had everything we needed and [was] so very comfortable.  Property manager was a great help.  This is as close to paradise as you can get.  Home away from home.

~ Bill & Sandie K., Broad Run, VA

Southern Exposure far exceeded our expectations.  It was wonderful and helped to nourish our minds, bodies, and souls.  Thank you for… sharing this very special place.

~ Linda, Avery, Stacy F., Jacksonville Beach, FL, and Katherine & Tyler L., New Orleans, LA

We had a wonderful St. John vacation and loved this beautiful home.  Thank you.

~ Diane & George & Family, Bluffton, IN

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

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

~ The G. Family, Laurens, IA

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

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

 I highly recommend Southern Exposure!… and the property manager has been great, very responsive to our needs.

~ Loreen B., Meridian, CT & Friends from W. Hartford, CT, RI, and VA

This is a magical home on a magical island.  Thanks for the beautiful memories.

~ The A’s, Columbus, OH

We had an amazing time with amazing views and weather.  Thank you for sharing your ‘Happy Place!’  It is ours too!!

~ The P. & G. Families, Boston, MA

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

Just wanted to say thank you for sharing your St. John home with us.  We loved the island, and the house was perfect for us, spacious and well-equipped. The kids loved the pool, and we loved the view!   Back to the house, there was more than enough room for my husband and me, our three boys (ages 8, 6, and 4), and our teen-aged babysitter. In fact, we never used one of the bedrooms. The house was clean and well-maintained and was accurately described in the listing and photos.  The owner was very friendly and helpful in answering our questions via email and providing information about the house and St John in general.  The pool setup is good for young children because the pool is about three feet higher than deck level (accessible by stairs and a ramp), so it’s less likely that a kid would accidentally fall in.  Our boys played in the pool every day and loved it.  The view from the deck is beautiful!!  I would definitely recommend this property to others, especially families with children.

~ Sarah N. and Family, Vermont

The perfect home for our family of 7 to come home to after all festivities…

~ The J. Family, Sacramento, CA

After a long snowy New England winter, this was exactly what we needed.  The house was beautiful, we enjoyed the pool so much that we too, like others who stayed here, found it capturing us to stay poolside.

~ Bill & Kris G., Woodbury, CT

Great house.  The setting is wonderful.  The layout is good too… Would rent again!  Thank you.

~ Norb and Candi W., Jacob W., Va. Beach, VA

Beautiful views – comfortable and wonderfully equipped villa – and terrific weather.  This is a great escape from the crowds…  Enjoyed the visit!

~ Heather V., New Orleans, LA

Our two families fit comfortably and we always found something to do… appreciated the view we woke up to every morning.  We had a great time at this beautiful home.  Thank you for the memories!

~ The R. & G. Families

What a wonderful holiday in an amazing place to call home.  Thank you so much for sharing it with us.  Your wonderfully appointed house made everything so much easier, from identifying fish to answering island questions – the various guide books were invaluable.  We even used your cookbooks to serve our friends an “authentic” Caribbean meal!

~ Geraldine & Steve M, Ontario, Canada

Thank you for sharing your St. John home with us.  View, amenities, pool and ‘home’ touches were all wonderful.

~ Bill & Kathie F. and Kit and Chris B., Bethesda, MD and Colorado Springs, CO

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.

You may contact Tammy and her team on St. John by…