In keeping with the island's national-park character, camping is possible at Cinnamon Bay and Maho Bay campgrounds, as well as Concordia Eco-tents. It's imperative to reserve well in advance.
The vacation-villa market has boomed on St. John, with more than 350 villas around the island available for rent. Most have on-island managers to sort out details and make sure you're home-away-from-home meets your needs.