About Us
Garden by the Sea is proud to be recognized as the #1 Bed and Breakfast on St. John on Tripadvisor and to have earned Tripadvisor Travelers’ Choice Best of the Best recognition every year since 2021. We are grateful to our guests for making these honors possible.
A Personal Welcome — and Pups!
Garden by the Sea is more than just a place to stay — it’s a warm, personal experience. John and Eileen, along with their friendly dogs, greet every guest like family.
Meet the Proprietors
Garden by the Sea is owned and lovingly operated by John and Eileen Cullen, who have been welcoming guests for years with their signature hospitality and warm smiles. They are passionate about sharing the magic of St. John, from recommending hidden beaches and local dining favorites to helping guests plan unforgettable adventures.
Suites
Experience the beauty of St. John at Garden by the Sea, an award-winning bed and breakfast just five minutes from Cruz Bay. Choose from three private suites—the Garden Room, Wild Ginger Room, and Terrace Room—each with its own entrance, private bath, and relaxing outdoor space. Surrounded by lush tropical gardens in a certified Audubon sanctuary, Garden by the Sea is the perfect home base for exploring St. John and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
The Garden Room
The Wild Ginger Room
Queen room with private bath and an open air garden shower
The Terrace Room
Amenities
From homemade breakfasts and private suites to lush tropical gardens and personalized island hospitality, Garden by the Sea offers everything you need for a relaxing St. John vacation. Whether you’re visiting for beaches, hiking, snorkeling, or simply unwinding near Cruz Bay, you’ll enjoy the comfort and charm of an award-winning St. John bed and breakfast.
Bathroom
Each suite features a private bathroom for comfort and convenience.
Homemade Breakfast
Wake up to a fresh, homemade breakfast prepared with local flavors each morning.
Wifi
Stay connected with complimentary high-speed Wi-Fi throughout the property.
Air Conditioning
Cool off and relax with quiet, efficient air conditioning in every room.
Eco-Friendly St. John Bed & Breakfast
At Garden by the Sea Bed and Breakfast, going green isn’t just a buzzword; it’s a way of life. Our B&B is fully powered by over 70 solar panels, providing clean, renewable energy for electricity and hot water. Excess power we don’t use is returned to the island’s grid, helping support a more resilient St. John community. A reliable generator and battery backup ensure uninterrupted comfort even when the island loses power.
We also capture rainwater from our roof, store it in a cistern below ground, and purify it through a three-stage UV filtration system, providing safe water for showering and drinking.
Garden by the Sea is proudly nestled within a certified Audubon wildlife sanctuary — lush gardens that attract colorful birds and butterflies, offering guests a true connection with nature. Sustainability isn’t just part of our story; it’s part of your stay.
Why Guests Love Staying at Garden by the Sea
★★★★★
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Garden by the Sea B&B…and it is truly a B&B!! The breakfasts that Eileen made each morning were delightful! Location is excellent and only 3 rooms, so not crowded at all. They even loaned us beach chairs, snorkel gear and a cooler to use!! High marks!
We enjoyed meeting the other couples staying at the property each morning. And Eileen and John are excellent hosts!
Jeff Griese
★★★★★
Eileen is awesome. Incredibly charming, helpful, considerate, and friendly. Her breakfast was probably our favorite meal each day. The space is fantastic. Quiet and comfortable at night, it’s also among the few stays where we could be perfectly content hanging out for days on end. Walking distance to the main drag, it’s also easy to accommodate travelers who choose not to rent a vehicle, though there is still parking is required. So long as Google is my witness, we will be back to stay again!
Chase Mazur
★★★★★
The best place to stay in St. John and definitely worth checking out! Such a beautiful and clean Bed & Breakfast!
Nikki Gwin
★★★★★
If you are looking for a true bed & breakfast on the island, this may be the only one. Eileen and John have a gorgeous place, location and make absolutely killer breakfast!
By far the best place we have stayed on the island. No need to consider looking anywhere else!
Drew Dykstra
Rent Your Jeep
Complete your St. John vacation by reserving one of our Jeep Wranglers along with your suite. Exploring the island is easiest with a Jeep, and our guests enjoy the convenience of arranging both their accommodations and transportation in one place.
$110
+ $3.75 rental tax per day
Four-day minimum December through April
Three-day minimum May through June
