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Eco-friendly Villa w/ Solar & Awesome View, Hot Tub, 2 bd/2 ba, Family or Couple

Eco-friendly Villa w/ Solar & Awesome View, Hot Tub, 2 bd/2 ba, Family or Couple

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Unforgettable view from the Stonegarden Cottage deck of Coral Bay and the BVIs
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Watch the sailboats on the harbor from the dining deck on the Upper Level

Overview of Eco-friendly Villa w/ Solar & Awesome View, Hot Tub, 2 bd/2 ba, Family or Couple

10 out of 10 Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Hot TubHot TubHot Tub
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • Outdoor SpaceOutdoor SpaceOutdoor Space
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill

Check out the area

St. John, VI
  • Popular LocationVirgin Islands National Park4 min walk
  • Popular LocationCinnamon Bay Beach18 min drive
  • Popular LocationTrunk Bay26 min drive
  • AirportSt. Thomas (STT-Cyril E. King)98 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Twin Bunk Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Eco-friendly Villa w/ Solar & Awesome View, Hot Tub, 2 bd/2 ba, Family or Couple


Stonegarden Cottage offers you a private retreat where you will enjoy your dream vacation on Saint John in the US Virgin Islands. Offering the privacy, comfort and views of a villa, this unique rental home beckons many of our loyal guests back year after year.

This beautiful St. John vacation rental offers a gorgeous island view and on-site nature trails, close proximity to pristine National Park Beaches and restaurants and shops of Coral Bay - the peaceful side of St. John. Enjoy the water and garden view from our NEWLY INSTALLED SPA! Simply warm up after a swim, or treat yourself to a relaxing and therapeutic soak in the spa's jets. The cottage was upgraded with all new windows & screens, bathrooms, flooring, decking, interior decor, and a new Lower Level bathroom & kitchenette! We have a new whole house UV filtration system to ensure that your water is sparkling clean and drinkable.

The cottage nestles within a shady, tropical forest, high up the steep slopes of St. John’s Bordeaux Mountain. At the foot of the mountain lies picturesque Coral Bay harbor; beyond unfolds a panorama of peninsulas, islands, beaches and glowing turquoise channels that run east as far as Virgin Gorda and the Anegada Passage. This is the view Islands Magazine chose as the top spot in the world to watch the sunrise of the new millennium.

Back-up Power: The island's power company has been struggling since the hurricanes, and there are frequent island-wide outages, sometimes for several hours a day (the longest outages can last several days). So, we installed a Tesla Powerwall back-up battery for our solar panels which means you will not even notice when the power goes out on island. There will be no noisy generator to spoil your peace and quiet. And the best thing is that you will not have to run around in the dark looking for flashlights, or refrain from using the water for doing dishes and showering, because you will have power to use the lights, water, fans, refrigeration, stove and oven, etc.

Flexible Accommodations: Stonegarden Cottage consists of upper and lower levels, so you can book the Whole House for parties of 4-6, or just the Upper Level for parties of 2-4. We do not rent the Lower Level separately to ensure that you and your party will have maximum privacy, with only one family/party in the cottage at any given time. However, there is a very small chance that the owner might be using the lower level while you're there. Christmas and New Year's Weeks: Whole House only, 7 night minimum stay required.

NOTE: This listing is for the Upper Level (2 bedrooms, sleeps 4) and the rates correspond to that level only. You can rent the whole house (3 bedrooms, sleeps 6) by visiting VRBO listing # 1500675 where you'll find more detailed information, including an active availability calendar.

Please visit our website and Facebook page for more photos and information.

Upper Level: The fully-equipped, eat-in kitchen opens out onto the deck where you will dine or just relax while gazing at one of the most beautiful views in all the Caribbean, with an ever-changing light show of turquoise water and sundrenched islands.

The master bedroom with queen-size, four-poster bed and large, fully tiled bath has an expansive island view through a picture window. The enclosed Caribbean open-air garden shower blends traditional stonework with the tropical environment.

Off the living room, there is a 2nd bedroom (called the bunk room ) with twin-sized bunk bed and ample closet space. It has its own tiled bathroom - the open shower ceiling lets in the Caribbean sun and balmy breezes. This room is suitable for two children.

As an alternative to the bunk room, we offer a comfortable queen sized sofa bed with gel mattess in the living room. From here there is easy access to the bunk room bathroom.

Upper Level Rates: The rate quote you receive from VRBO is for 2 adults and 2 children under 18 only. The max number of guests in the Upper Level is 4, with the exception of adding one child age 6 or under. When you add a third child, you will be charged an additional $50 per night. We can accommodate one small child age 6 or under on a kids-sized air mattress that can be placed in the master bedroom. Additionally, you may substitute up to two adults for two children, however you will be charged an additional $50 per night per adult by the owner. We can accommodate up to two adults on our queen sized sofa bed. For parties of over 4 guests, please consider booking our whole house (which includes our lower level apartment). Rates vary according to the season and can be changed without notice.

The Upper Level is not air conditioned, simply because there is so much breeze at 500 ft above sea level, and with the house facing due east to catch the trade winds all year round, there is no need for energy consuming AC. The cottage has ceiling fans in every room to keep the air flowing, and create a comfortable environment.

Outside Amenities: Walkways from the front door lead you to our NEW HOT TUB/SPA, a spa deck for lounging and the stone paths and trails of Guavaberry Woods, where you'll enjoy bananas and papayas, tropical flowers and native shade trees. There's also plenty of trails to explore (see below).

Onsite Nature Trails: The best of St. John’s natural beauty and astonishing biodiversity lies on-site at your doorstep. A trellised archway of hanging tropical flowers greets you as you enter and walk down a short stone stairway to the front door. The large (2/3 acre) hillside property is an ecological wonderland that invites wandering -- beautiful hand-crafted stone paths and gravel trails on several different levels lead you through the lush hardwood foliage of Guavaberry Woods, where picturesque and unique ponds, a meditation garden, bridge and benches, plus gardens of orchids, frangipani, hibiscus, bougainvillea, citrus and tropical fruit trees delight the eye.

Cool Retreat: Steady trade-winds, an easterly view and the lush surrounding forest make Stonegarden Cottage a comfortable tropical getaway year-round -- cool, quiet and peaceful. After a day on blazing white sand beaches or out on the glittering sea, it is delightful to return up the mountain to your forest retreat, savor a frozen drink while enjoying the view or gaze into a lily pond while hearing the breeze rustle the treetops.

Keywords: Cottage, Stonegarden Cottage, Stonegarden, Stone Garden, Coral Bay cottage, St. John Rental, St John vacation rental

Property manager

Thia & Raf Muilenburg, Owner

Languages

English

Amenities

Hot Tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Cancellation incurs a 25% fee

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

St. John

Located in St. John, this cottage is in the mountains and by the sea. While the natural beauty of Virgin Islands National Park and Cinnamon Bay Beach can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can check out Tortola Cruise Ship Port. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

What's nearby

  • Virgin Islands National Park - 4 min walk
  • Maho Beach - 10 min drive
  • Cinnamon Bay - 16 min drive
  • Cinnamon Bay Beach - 18 min drive
  • Trunk Bay - 26 min drive

Getting around

  • St. Thomas (SPB-St. Thomas Seaplane Base) - 80 min drive

Restaurants

  • Lime Out - 21 min drive
  • Tap & Still - 25 min drive
  • Skinny Legs - 4 min drive
  • The Windmill Bar - 20 min drive
  • Greengo’s - 25 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Eco-friendly Villa w/ Solar & Awesome View, Hot Tub, 2 bd/2 ba, Family or Couple pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Eco-friendly Villa w/ Solar & Awesome View, Hot Tub, 2 bd/2 ba, Family or Couple?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Eco-friendly Villa w/ Solar & Awesome View, Hot Tub, 2 bd/2 ba, Family or Couple?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Eco-friendly Villa w/ Solar & Awesome View, Hot Tub, 2 bd/2 ba, Family or Couple located?

This family-friendly St. John cottage is located by the sea, within 2 mi (3 km) of Virgin Islands National Park, Johnson Bay, and Virgin Islands Coral Reef National Monument. Lameshure Beach and Hurricane Hole are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

William K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great views !
Amazing views over Coral Bay ! Clean and plenty of supplies. No A/C but trade winds provided cool evenings and we were never hot or uncomfortable. Very secluded. Beautiful walking trail on property through lush vegetation. Hot tub was very nice. Will stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

John W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Don’t move me off the deck
I could sit on the deck all day and all night. You will be in awe. Coffee on the deck in the morning to watch the sunrise. Beer on the deck at night to watch the stars. AC is not needed. The trade winds were perfect. Watching our beach towels drying off with the trade winds from the bedroom window with an unbelievable view of Corral Bay gave us the most relaxing feeling. The property managers were very helpful with our questions and teaching us how to park. We loved all the goats, chickens, donkeys and horse that freely roamed in corral bay. The property manager did tell us to shop in Cruz bay for food. I wish we did that as there is not much in Corral Bay. I wish we took more advantage of the grill on the deck. But, we mostly ate lunch at the beaches with a painkiller. Awesome stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diane K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great rental for couple/small family
Property was unique, clean and comfortable. Walking paths throughout the property. I didn’t think we would use the jacuzzi but we did several evenings. Main bedroom, common areas and bathrooms were nice. The second bedroom with the bunk beds is small. We had most of our meals on the patio and there was a nice breeze. The drive to the property was easy and not too steep even though it was above coral bay. Caribbean banana bread and musical instruments a plus! We would definitely stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erica R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely gorgeous cottage and property!
Our family had the best stay at Stonegarden Cottage! We traveled with our two (children 8 and 12) and my parents. The set up was perfect for us. My parents enjoyed having their own space in the lower level apartment and our family of four stayed upstairs. Everything was even better than we expected. The cottage was very clean and had everything that we needed for a very comfortable stay. The property is gorgeously cared for and the view is probably one of the best on the island. We actually spent a lot of time just hanging out at the house and exploring the surrounding woods. We loved many decks and seating areas... Plenty of lovely spots to enjoy some quiet reading time :) The open air bathrooms are so cool too! Coral bay is nice and laid back with everything you’ll need. It was really nice to be on the quiet side and still have many options for great food etc…! Skinny Legs was our favorite spot for lunches and the pizza at the Salty Mongoose was delicious. Scott and Anysia were also very helpful and so friendly! They made it very easy to get settled and they answered any questions promptly. Thanks again for the delicious banana cake! This really was an unforgettable experience and we are already working on a plan to return to this beautiful place. Thanks so much for everything you guys do to make this cottage feel like a home! We wouldn’t want to stay anywhere else:)
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sun B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely home and super clean!
This was a unique and lovely home with amazing views. I was thoroughly impressed with the cleanliness. The hot tub was fantastic and everything we needed (beach towels, beach chairs, etc) was there! The master bed was also super comfortable.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023

About the host

Hosted by Thia & Raf Muilenburg, Owner

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Raf is a native St. Johnian, who grew up in the quiet village of Coral Bay. Thia came to live on St. John in the early 90's and eventually they met and fell in love. After pursuing careers in California for fourteen years, they returned to their beloved island to live at Stonegarden Cottage from 2009 - 2014 with their two daughters, Missy and Allegra, in order for their children to be closer to their grandparents and to grow up in the wonderful community and natural environment that St. John offers.

Why they chose this property

Buying property on St. John allowed us to pursue our dream of returning to St. John with our children. It took us almost 4 years to bring that dream to fruition, and renting Stonegarden Cottage to travelers in the meantime helped us save the funds necessary for the move. Now that we're back on the mainland, it's great fun to help travelers with accommodations, while lending a hand with travel advice and suggestions for what to do on the island.

What makes this property unique

Stonegarden Cottage is a unique, mountainside retreat for nature lovers, with a gorgeous view of Coral Bay Harbor and extensive nature trails throughout the surrounding property. The cottage is quiet, safe and private, yet close to Coral Bay village and the VI national park beaches. Cooling tradewinds keep the cottage comfortable all year round. You can enjoy a hike up Bordeaux Mountain from the cottage, just one of many hikes nearby; the cottage is easily accessible from a smooth, paved road.

Languages:

English
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