Estate Lindholm

My wife and I really enjoyed our stay at Estate Lindholm during our honeymoon on St. John. This B&B had a charming atmosphere with a lovely view. It was in a great location - within easy walking distance of Cruz Bay (a quarter mile) and of multiple hiking trails, including some down to the beaches. As hikers, we especially appreciated the hosts/owners, who gave us their personal recommendations for hikes. We ended up abandoning many of our initial, more touristy plans to follow their suggestions. And we're thrilled that we did so, because their recommendations took us further afield to some of the most incredible hiking trails, historically fascinating ruins, and most stunning (and far more secluded) beaches that we've ever seen. Highly recommend!

We had a fantastic stay at Estate Lindholm. The room was clean with wonderful views (Salomon). We enjoyed sunsets and stargazing from our balcony. The location is close to National Park trails and beaches as well as restaurants and is very convenient. It is only a short hike from the estate to the Visitor Center. The entire staff takes the time to get to know you and help with activities during your visit. The grounds are beautiful thanks to Leo the gardener.

We loved our stay here! What makes this place unique is the beautiful location and the owner, Brion and his daughter, Savannah. It was so nice chatting with them in the morning before our day started. They offered great suggestions and helped us navigate some quiet beach areas. It’s a beautiful property and has a wonderful history! We can’t wait to come back!

GREAT location with fabulous views. Very nice free breakfast. Provided very high quality beach chairs. Loved being right by the National Park to enable hiking and access to beaches. I think the experience would be improved by better attention to room maintenance. We had a ripped screen and broken window which did not get fixed during our stay. I also think there can be better information at check in about the room. For example, we received a code for the room lock (which is great) but no instructions on how to use the room lock. It was a little confusing to figure out how to lock the room. Otherwise, we enjoyed the stay.

No Better Place on St. John. This was our 3rd trip to St. John and our 2nd stay at Estate Lindholm. Brion and his staff are phenomenal, friendly and an absolute wealth of local knowledge (and secluded beaches not on the maps!) Rooms are well appointed, with A/C and overlooking Cruz Bay. A short distance from Cruz Bay and close to beaches. Estate Lindholm provides beach chairs, soft sided coolers and gear (all complimentary) and has an ice machine for drinks and sandwiches. We can’t imagine staying anywhere else and are already planning our 2026 visit.

We spent 3 glorious nights here at the end of our weeklong STJ vacation and thoroughly enjoyed every second of our time at this idyllic inn. ||From the lush landscaping and friendly gardener Leo, to the genuinely kind manager Tim, who made us feel welcome, the breathtakingly beautiful views in almost every direction, and Mason the resident cat, all added to the ambiance. Details like the conch shells mixed in the intricate stone work, fresh flowers placed with shells along the walkways, ample outdoor shared spaces for guests to dine or relax, the self serve honor bar to grab a drink and charge it to your room, and the heavenly chorus of the Coqui frogs every night was a gift from nature to cherish. ||Our room, Waterlemon, one of their newest additions to the property, was spotlessly clean and with to die for views of the harbor and beyond. We loved relaxing on the covered balcony with a large sliding screen door to allow the fresh air in. The turquoise ocean views and watching the variety of boats and ferries passing by all day was a highlight of staying here. We only used the A/C while sleeping and the unit was exceptionally quiet! The King bed was comfortable and overall we loved our room. ||As regulars to STJ for vacations over the past 16 years, but first time guests at Estate Lindholm, the biggest benefit of Estate Lindholm is Location, location, location!!!! In minutes you can be swimming or snorkeling at any of the stunning North Shore beaches or shopping and dining in Cruz Bay. ||Tim (and his cat Mason) was the most welcoming host and we highly recommend staying here! We will definitely be back on our next vacation to STJ!

We had a wonderful stay at Estate Lindholm! The location is very convenient to Cruz Bay as well as the north shore beaches and hiking trails. Plantation Cottage was lovely, and the property is beautifully maintained. Kudos to the incredibly talented and pleasant grounds keepers and to all the staff. Very nice, relaxing breakfast with a fantastic view! We highly recommend Estate Lindholm and cannot wait to return.

Estate Lindholm was simply beautiful. The grounds are impeccable, the view of Cruz Bay is stunning. We stayed in Solomon which is perched high above the property. Brian and Tim were amazing! Every morning Brian welcomes guests and makes you feel like you’ve known him for years and what an incredible wealth of knowledge! We stayed 6 days and didn’t want to leave! Estate Lindholm was everything we expected and more!

I'm so glad we chose to stay here while celebrating our 30th anniversary for a week. We stayed in room Jumbie and it was perfect! The view was amazing from this room! The view from the pool/breakfast area was amazing also. The location is just outside of town, there was a relaxing feel about the whole place. Being on the deck for sunset, glass of wine and music from the bay were perfect. We did walk up from the Bay Area and it was a hike, be ready. Going down was much easier of course. There is a trial you can hike to Honeymoon Beach. This beach was probably our top for just chilling out and enjoying the ocean. There were lounge chairs here, a bar to buy drinks, large area for shade, (if you need that) ;). We ended up renting a Jeep so we could go explore all the different beaches/areas of the island. Maho beach, great snorkeling, you will see a turtle. Even if not snorkeling you will see a turtle. Fun area here for food/drink, and lots of different rentals. The resort provides beach chairs for you to use, a cooler and you can rent the snorkel gear. I encourage you to take advantage of all that. They also provide ice. We didn't discover that until we had been there for a couple of days. Everyone working on the resort was so friendly, including the owner. When we go back to Saint John we will be staying here again! Thank you!

How can you not love this little piece of paradise? Estate Lindolm has a stellar view of Cruz Bay and almost feels as though it is a private villa shared among friends. There are lush gardens, meandering paths, fresh flowers set out along those paths daily, and a serene pool. The staff is super friendly and very helpful - you will get great insider tips from them and learn so much about the island and island life. Your stay at Estate Lindholm includes breakfast, which is lovely. You may also rent out snorkle gear. The walk to town isn't far, but the hill on the back is killer (so maybe drive or hail a taxi). Rooms (at least ours) have great views and balconies. It was everything we could have asked for. Parking can be tight, so be sure you are confident in your skills if you hire a car and choose to park on site.

This place is a gem...stay in the cottage. The stone walls from the original original sugar plantation surround you with history and beauty. Stunning setting above Cruz Bay - close enough to walk to town and several beaches. The owner Brion is truly happy to have guests and spends every morning at breakfast out on the terrace visiting with everyone. Got in the pool several times a day to cool off. Breakfast spread is healthy, varied and fresh. Love the honor bar too! I would give ten stars if they were available!

After staying for a few days on the Far East end of the island at an Airbnb (and a flat tire in our rental which almost left us stranded), we were ready to get closer to civilization for our last night on St John. Estate Lindholm was the first place that popped up on my search and I booked it without much research. We do not regret the decision one bit! The grounds are beautiful, the room was very comfy and had a beautiful view, and it felt private even though you have neighbors. I can't even begin to describe how accommodating the staff were and how awesome the extras were! They have an honor system open bar, a pool with a view, beach chairs, coolers & scuba gear you can take to the beach, and the room had live hibiscus flowers thoughtfully placed. The location makes for a quick drive downtown, an easy cab ride or a walk if you don't mind climbing the hill. I will definitely stay here on my next visit!

This is the best place to stay on the island, from the location to the hotel itself It was perfect! the included breakfast was surprisingly good, amazing views from everywhere.. breakfast, pool, private balcony.. only hotel you can walk to honeymoon which is by far the best beach on the entire island, and an even shorter walk right downtown for dinner anywhere. This is the only place to stay!

International travels, long flights, distant lands... forget all that. Just stop looking online for international tropical paradises and do you a favor, get to St. John. More specifically get to St John and call Brian for one of the best rooms on the island at Estate Lindholm. We went here for our honeymoon and frankly can't wait to come back. From the amazing views, tropical atmosphere, wonderful people and convenient location you simply can't go wrong staying here. In the morning you'll take a stroll down to the beautiful pool area for fresh bagels (flown in from New York yes really) and a wonderful fresh continental breakfast. What could beat that except the wonderful owner and staff joining you for a lovely chat! I've never been to a place where I felt so welcome. Brian and the crew will give you the inside track on how to party like a St John local. His restaurant suggestions were the best (La Tappa). This post just doesn't do the experience justice. Do yourself a favor and book a room here for your next holiday. Thanks so much Gordon and Brian!

Wow!!! My fiancé and I stayed here in December 2018 and we had the most amazing trip. Estate Lindholm is extremely beautiful and well kept. Our rooms were clean and comfortable, staff was so friendly and helpful for anything we needed, the included breakfast was delicious, and they even had free beach chairs and snorkel rentals! The location was perfectly secluded, yet close enough to the town to walk 10 minutes down the hill (although the walk back is more strenuous), and extremely convenient for what we needed. I can't say enough nice things about this place, we are so excited to come back and stay again. We stayed in the Jumbie room- gorgeous views (and we loved the Estate cat, Boots!).

This review is long overdue. I stayed at Estate Lindholm with a number of friends over a long weekend early in 2015. I happened to find it because its rates were decent and it looked clean and close enough to everywhere I needed to be. Brian, the owner made a point of personally greeting me and my friends when we arrived. We were retrieved from Cruz Bay by one of the Estate employees who made the first recommendations on places to go and things to see. From start to finish, this place was home. The room was clean, fresh, airy, HUGE, and had a FABULOUS view of the bay. Perched on top of a high hill, this place truly does have a monopoly on views. Sunsets were so romantic, the pool area was delicious - literally, with a fully stocked bar (honor system - cheap prices). They provide sunscreen and mosquito repellant to those travelers, like me, who forget essentials and such. Towels for the beach are at guests' disposal. You just pick one up by the pool and drop it off upon your return from many of the fabulous beaches down the road from the hotel. If you know much about StJ USVI, you know that very few hotels are anywhere near the actual beaches. This protects the beaches and keeps them open to tourists who may not want to be relegated to one or fewer private hotel beaches. As a US VI, the local ethos is one of protection and preservation. Private anything is rarer than landmarks and protected lands. I just loved it. I loved the people, too. At Estate Lindholm, Brian personally drove me to the port when I was scheduled to leave. After having a lovely conversation with him, I assumed I'd walk out with my bags and catch a trolly, but he wouldn't have it and he graciously helped me to the ferry. Bottom line, if you don't want to stay in the noisy bay and you want a more refined experience of St. John, stay at EL. If you want to be closer to many of the finest StJ beaches, stay at EL. If you want to stay literally onsite - across a sidewalk from Asolare, my favorite fine restaurant on the island, stay at Estate Lindholm. I can think of no detractions.

A truly special place: my boyfriend and I visited St John for the first time this summer, and enjoyed every bit of our stay here. After a last minute switch from our initial plan to stay on St Croix, we found Estate Lindholm through reviews and decided to book the Kiddel suite (gorgeous sunset views!) The service was seamless right from Trista picking us up at the dock to giving us an entire rundown of the island. Location is perfect right up the hill and a short (5 min) walk downhill. Catching a cab to go uphill at night was easy with all the Westin taxis driving around. The breakfast is a nice touch everyday, and the pool has a lovely view of the harbor and the other islands. We also met the owner of the property who took some time to chat with us. Had a wonderful stay here and will definitely return!

Great place to stay small. Supper clean. Don't go to the restaurant nex. Door. Not for food. Only draw back @ hotel waiting for a taxi outside. Wish they had a shuttle to bottom of the hill. It gets old paying $ all the time. Not safe to walk.

So you're trying to decide if you want to stay at the Estate Lindholm. Easy answer, absolutely. There are some thing to consider however. Keep in mind that this is a bed and breakfast type place and not a hotel. What this means in this case is that while it is a fantastic place to find quiet and relaxation without the usual bustle and noise of a hotel the "drawback" is that it also does not have all the amenities you might take for granted in a similarly priced hotel. It should be obvious there is no room service but keep in mind there is not even a vending machine. This is something you can obviously work around using a local market but just understand what you are getting and what you are not in this gem up on the hill. I'm sure by this point you have read many stories about Gordon and Brion and there wonderful customer service. All very much true so I'll leave it at that with the exception of adding a personal thank you to both. They pick you up at the dock upon arrival, get you back there when it's time to leave, and are willing to help you with whatever you need in between. Side note, if you are considering which ferry to take to St John and read about both Charlotte Amailie and Red Hook just take the Red Hook. We planned on taking Charlotte and to this day never did see that thing anywhere. So now some details to consider. Why are you going to St John? Are you looking for a quiet vacation on the beaches or some time in the bars and food? Well you're in luck because from here you can have both. The bars are all a short (5 minute) walk down the hill to town from the estate and yes, you can walk up the hill but you probably won't want to. We (two 40 somethings in average shape) did on numerous occasions and while it is certainly doable in that heat you will break a pretty good sweat and who needs that on vacation. Hail one of the always running cabs going up the hill and you'll be out 7 or 8 bucks but not only do you save the sweat but to be honest the hill is a bit dangerous walking up in the dark as there are curves, no lights, and no sidewalk. We made it at least ten times but that was only because it became a personal battle, do as I say here not as I did. The estate does leave a small flashlight in your room by the door, bring it if you choose to ignore my cab advice. Next issue I had while planning. Rent a car or not. Well again this is dependent on your plans. If you intend to really explore the island you can rent a car and will be okay as the estate has parking but understand you won't be driving this car down into Cruz Bay as there is very, very limited parking from what I observed. A consideration would be to rent a car for just a day or two from one of several available rental places in town. A cab can get you to most of the many beaches and I suggest you get to as many as you can but if you just want one beautiful beach you can make the 15 minute walk down the trail to Honeymoon Beach from the estate which was one of the very best anyway. There are a couple others within walking distance as well but with the amenities (chairs, beer, snacks, etc) this one has basically all you'll need, including on occasion, donkeys on the beach. Oh yeah, watch out for the couple foot wide stingray that swims up and down the water line on a regular basis. Make sure you plan ahead if you want a car for a day or two as they can get a bit scarce. I read many reviews before selecting the estate and the only negative I could find was some people felt the breakfast fell short from what they expected. Let me address this quickly. No, you will not have a menu with a bunch of different choices for your breakfast, again, this is not a hotel. You will have some really good french toast, fresh fruit, juice, and coffee on a wonderful open air patio overlooking the bay. This is a simple and convenient way to get a little food in you and check in with the hosts or fellow visitors in regard to any plans for the day before setting out on your adventure for the day. For us this was perfect (and the french toast was REALLY good) but if you want that fancier breakfast with a bloody or mimosa at some point there are several choices for that just down that hill you're on. I also read some reviews discussing the small pool. This is a small estate, the pool is plenty big and out of six days I think we had company down there once. Additionally the honor bar is down there to keep you from getting thirsty while you sit in the water looking out over the bay. There is so much more I could add as advice after having experienced this wonderful place for a week but learning was half the fun so go ahead, pull the trigger and visit the Estate Lindholm, you will not be disappointed and while you're there make sure you say hi to Leo who works on the grounds, great guy and if you're lucky he just might bring you a fresh mango.

We don't have enough words to explain the beauty and perfection of not only the island, but the location and rooms of Estate Lindholm. Everything was lovely! When you get into "town", the estate is right up the street and easy to get to. While you can walk up the hill (which is steep), you can always grab a cab at any minute if you are not up for the hike. Everyone is very friendly and relaxed. The laid back feel of the town and everyone at Estate Lindholm makes it a true vacation. We left feeling energized and full of life again. Brandon and Brian were true hosts. They made us feel comfortable, answered questions, and picked us up from the ferry when we arrived. They greeted us each morning and made us feel like the only guests there. Made us feel like family. The views from the room were breathtaking and the grounds were beautiful. They have this place cleaned up after the hurricane and it all feels perfect. I would go back over and over again. Don't miss out on this beauty!

I am so glad that we chose to stay here. Gordon who runs the hotel helped to make our trip. He picked us up from the ferry and made us feel at home from day one without the phoniness you sense from most hotel staff. While the pool is small, we had it to ourselves almost the entire week! Breakfast is continental, but there is a variety of fresh fruit, yogurt, cereal, pastries and hard boiled eggs. Drinks are to be had by the honor system and there is free wifi; this is highly appreciated. My only suggestions: where is the banana bread? And please have the toilet paper with the paper coming from under the roll, not over.

Open for business after Irma and Maria! We stayed in the plantation cottage, which had a spacious room with thick stone walls. The AC kept us cool at night with tree frogs chirping in the near distance. The pool overlooks Cruz Bay and is a peaceful sunset vantage point, with occasional visits from hummingbirds and geckos. There is an honor bar for sodas and juice just adjacent to the pool, the same location as breakfast. Enjoy an open air continental breakfast before hitting up the beaches. The walking trail to Salomon and Honeymoon beaches is just over the crest of the hill, and the hotel provides coolers, beach towels, and chairs. I recommend renting a Jeep for your trip, but we were able to walk in and out of town for dinner every evening. The trek may be too steep for some, however. Gordon was very accommodating, gracious, and even gave us a ride back into town with our luggage to catch the ferry. A lovely quiet hillside stay- I recommend to all STJ visitors

What a great place. Loved everything about it. One thing to mention that demonstrates outstanding customer service - we got a ride to the ferry from Gordon's weekend assistant (wish I could remember her name). My boyfriend realized that he didn't have his cell phone a few minutes before we departed. We were about ready to get off the ferry to go retrieve his phone and while I was calling the resort and we were getting off, we saw that the sweet girl was on the dock looking in the ferry trying to find us to return the phone. We will be going back in the future!

This place was great and affordable. We can't find a thing to be upset about. They were very friendly and easy to ask questions about great places to go explore. Quaint setting and we had a great view of the bay for beautiful vistas and sunsets.

We absolutely love Estate Lindholm. The grounds are magnificent and magical. It looks like you are deep in a lush forest with the most beautiful views. This is our second year and we will go again and again. The personal service is wonderful with Gordon and staff picking us up from the ferry and dropping us off to return home. Each morning Gordon or Brian or one of the staff would ask if we needed recommendations for the day of beaches, snorkeling or anything else. The information was always 100% spot on from best burgers to best beaches. Estate Lindholm makes you feel very welcome. I would recommend Estate Lindholm again and again!

We had a great stay at Estate Lindholm. The staff was extremely courteous and helpful, especially Suzanne the manager and Brian the owner. We were made to feel very welcome and comfortable from day one. It was also quiet since it's an adult only hotel. The included breakfasts were quite good and they also supplied folding chairs and coolers for guests to bring to the beach. Suzanne actually called me a week prior to our check-in date to discuss our itinerary, which was great since she made me aware of the ferry schedule from St. Thomas. I totally recommend this hotel to anyone considering St. John as a vacation destination.

Slept in a beautiful hardwood bed (seemed bigger than an ordinary king - maybe a USVI size?), awoke to an incredible view, and loved the continental breakfast. It's more than a typical offering -- included hardboiled eggs and lots of fruit options plus great coffee. The operator Brian, and his lady love Ariana, are just about as nice as they come. And, its only a short walk downhill into town - just a super break from my Brooklyn reality. I arrived in shoes and left barefoot. That's my story and I'm sticking to it. Thanks folks :)