Coral Gardens-Magen's Best, 2 Pools, Beach, Gourmet Kitchens

• Coral Gardens Wedding Party

  Coral Gardens Wedding Party

  • Guest Hilary V.
  • Date of stay 12/13/12
  • Review Submitted 01/10/13
  My husband and our families stayed at Coral Gardens Villa. We had the most wonderful time. It was so nice to be able to all be together, and compared to what we would have spent at some of the resorts for that many people, we ended up with a good deal. The owner and his associates were extremely helpful with planning, directions, advice, taxis, and virtually any problem that may have come up. I would definitely recommend this villa to anyone that has a large group staying. I would rent a vehicle as it is in it's own private area. The pools are nice and even welcome an occasional iguana guest! Views are exquisite from the multiple balconies. We had Passion Fruit chefs stock the kitchen and cater several meals. They seemed to be familiar in the house, decorate it well, and were EXCELLENT in the kitchen. We really enjoyed the whole experience!

  Recommended for: Families with young children, families with teenagers, adventure seekers, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

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• Perfection

  Perfection

  • Guest Mary
  • Date of stay 06/23/12
  • Review Submitted 07/11/12
  If you are looking a wonderful place to stay in St. Thomas, I would highly recommend Secret Gardens.This house is perfect for any type of vacation.There were 3 of us on this trip–all ladies; youngest was 18. This house is perfectly situated to capture the beauty that is St. Thomas. The views from the house are breathtaking. The house itself has been masterfully thought out. It brings in the essence of the magnificent surroundings into the house. For instance, there is a huge rock that starts in the kitchen on the main level, then to the half bath and then it goes down to the lower level bathroom which becomes the rock shower. The shower head actually comes out of the rock. There are several levels of covered verandah so you can maximize your enjoyment of the great outdoors. There is this gorgeous tree which part of the verandah is built around. To enjoy more awesome scenery, we took a nice jaunt to Picara Point. This is not to be missed if you are staying at Secret Gardens. This stunning house has a mural of the idyllic surroundings in the dining/living room area. The master bedroom on the main level and the adjoining bathroom are huge and very comfortable. This bathroom has an enormous walk in shower for 2, a gigantic tub and double sinks. I am very particular about bathrooms and this one more than met my standards/expectations. The kitchen was well-appointed as well. It comes more than fully equipped so you can whip up a gourmet meal. Cassandra with Passion Fruit Chefs came in and prepared a wonderful dinner for us one night. If you have the chance, I would highly recommend having her prepare a meal or 2. The infinity pool is another special feature. In the pool,you can easily lose yourself in the beautiful surroundings. We received a real treat when we met the owner, Werner, who happened to be in town. He was such a delight and an ace in suggesting things to do and places to eat. He did an outstanding job ensuring that our stay would be wonderful. One of the most memorable things we were able to do was to go boating with Werner–not just any boat,but a speed boat.Normally I am not one to go boating, but we all agreed that it was fantastic experience and one that we would readily do again.The house is located near Magens Bay which is one of the most beautiful beaches beautiful beaches in the world-go enjoy the sunset.This house has so many extraordinary and sophisticated features that the pictures do not do it justice. We would definitely stay here again.

  Recommended for: Age 55+, families with teenagers, adventure seekers, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

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• Family reunion/anniversary celebration

  Family reunion/anniversary celebration

  • Guest Vickie W.
  • Date of stay 06/09/12
  • Review Submitted 06/25/12
  There were 14 of us that traveled to St. Thomas to celebrate our parents' 60th wedding anniversary. After a hectic airline travel day, we all arrived safely and thankfully we had arranged for Coral Gardens to be provisioned for us. We all got a bite to eat and quickly settled in to our private king bedrooms - 7 of them! The next morning we awoke to the delicious smell of breakfast being prepared by Laura and her staff of Passion Fruit Chefs. We had 6 breakfasts and 4 dinners prepared for us during our stay and every meal was better than the last!! The snorkeling was fabulous and the pelicans and seagulls put on a show for us everyday. The views were magnificent and the sound of the waves crashing on the rocks was so relaxing. There were many things that we could have done while on St. Thomas, but for the most part we all preferred to stay in the quiet solitude of Coral Gardens. We did have massages scheduled - they came to us! Thanks to Werner for all of his help in planning our trip and Winston was helpful while we were there and the Passion Fruit Chefs staff was wonderful! We had a great time and highly recommend to everyone!

  Recommended for: Tourists without a car, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers, adventure seekers, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

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• Forget the Hotels!

  Forget the Hotels!

  • Guest Noah
  • Date of stay 05/04/12
  • Review Submitted 06/06/12
  It's not often that you are able to get 20 of your best friends in one place at one time to do anything, even rarer to do so on an island. I was fortunate enough to be able to do this in order celebrate two of our friends getting married on St. Thomas. As one might imagine, with 20 different lives and budgets its no easy task wrangling everyone and getting them to commit to anything even when it is paradise! This task became possible in my mind once I found the Coral Gardens property; I had the venue! Then I thought, how do I get things in order so that we can get 20 people down there AND make it a once in a lifetime experience? This is where Werner in his staff come in! From the planning through execution Werner and his team were accommodating to say the least! From organizing and executing the transportation of 20 guests for the week, keeping the amazing facility running while affording us privacy, having suggestions on having a great time the entire time (on the grounds or off), this team has it down! Coral Gardens allowed us to have that truly once in a lifetime experience that as an organizer I was promised and as a group we thoroughly enjoyed! Hotels are all well and good, but until you have experienced what Werner and his team have to offer you simply have not been on a vacation. The rooms are comfortable and plentiful, the layout offers communal fun and private time with ease, the kitchen and many grills will leave you to question your setup at home, and the beach and house views will make you more than happy to be there while sad to leave! Werner and his team will make sure that anything you need is taken care of and quickly. The memories for any family or group of friends staying at this property will be cherished for a lifetime! Make the call and let Werner and his staff take care of you, they do it with style, class, and your best interests at heart! P.S. When you do make the call be sure to request Americus and Dave for transportation, second to none!

  Recommended for: Age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers, adventure seekers, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

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• St. Thomas' Best Kept "Secret"!

  St. Thomas' Best Kept "Secret"!

  • Guest Anonymous
  • Date of stay 01/22/12
  • Review Submitted 03/26/12
  My husband and I as well as our daughter and son-in-law stayed at Secret Gardens, and man, were we impressed! The pictures on the website do not do justice to the beautiful home and property! My husband and I stayed in the upstairs master suite, and our daughter and son-in-law stayed in the downstairs master suite. Both suites were absolutely beautiful, but my husband and I preferred staying on the main floor, with the kitchen and great room all on our level. Our daughter and son-in-law enjoyed the larger lower level master suite with their own private balcony and 2 separate bathrooms! The infinity pool was to die for, and the views of Magen's Bay were spectacular! Winston was available for any questions or assistance, yet was not intrusive in any way. The murals painted on the walls inside Secret Gardens were amazing! The furniture was world-class, and the kitchen was an impressive gourmet kitchen with all the amenities! Secret Gardens was by-far, the best house we have ever stayed in...in St. Thomas, or anywhere. I guess by telling you this, it is no longer our "secret", but I feel that everyone should have the opportunity to experience this vacation of a lifetime, and Secret Garden is the place to do it! BOOK THIS HOUSE! You will not regret it!!

  Recommended for: Age 55+, families with young children, people with disabilities, families with teenagers, adventure seekers, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

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• Great vacation!

  Great vacation!

  • Guest Ben I.
  • Date of stay 12/23/11
  • Review Submitted 03/20/12
  Our entire extended family (35 people) had the great pleasure of staying at this incredible estate for Christmas 2011 and New Years Eve 2011. From the views of Megan's Bay to the private location fo the estate to the layout of the home(s) to the culture and experience of St Thomas we were in awe and fantastically blessed to have the privilege of experiencing this place. Werner and his staff were always available, very helpful, yet not ever intrusive so the property and amenities provided lead to a great overall experience and an incredible vacation. Thank you for spoiling us and sharing your beautiful home with us! If we ever find ourselves coming to St Thomas again we will definitely make Coral Gardens our first choice.

  Recommended for: Age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers, adventure seekers, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

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• Over the Top Experience

  Over the Top Experience

  • Guest HappyTraveler
  • Date of stay 11/18/11
  • Review Submitted 11/30/11
  We stayed at and had our wedding at Coral Gardens. Everything & everyone exceeded our expectations. Cheryl was great at helping with the plans. Americus, the shuttle driver, was fantastic and really knew his way around. Coral Gardens was very comfortable, and even with the 16 of us, we still had our privacy. The kitchen was great. My Uncle John cooked in it almost every day. The villa is in a perfect and beautiful location. I really can't say enough about the entire experience. Werner was also there staying at Secret Gardens. He really helped with everything running smoothly and helping with the planning while we were there. I don't know if I'd want to go back to St Thomas without Americus & Werner there. We also took a boat ride on Werner's boat which was the highlight of the trip. For the wedding reception we went on a dinner cruise with New Horizon which was also amazing. Can't wait to try out Secret Gardens next time!

  Recommended for: Tourists without a car, age 55+, families with teenagers, adventure seekers, girls getaway, romantic getaway.

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• AMAZING!!

  AMAZING!!

  • Guest Deb
  • Date of stay 06/25/11
  • Review Submitted 07/18/11
  Coral Gardens is absolutely amazing! Our daughter got married at Magens Bay and 17 of us stayed at Coral Gardens for the week. We were fortunate to meet the Villa owner,Werner, and he was kind enough to meet us at the airport and personally escort us to the Villa. Werner and his staff –Cheryl (villa liaison), Winston (property caretaker), and Stephanie (housekeeping and shopping) – were all wonderful. Cheryl coordinated all of our needs during this special vacation. Winston was never more than 10 minutes away and took care of our every need at the Villa. A most appreciated and definitely recommended service provided was the provisioning. Stephanie did an incredible job shopping for our groceries and it was wonderful to step into the Villa and have all of our groceries purchased and unpacked ! The recommended wedding planner – Perfect Weddings of St Thomas (Leslie ,managing consultant)- arranged everything for the day of the wedding “perfectly”- venue, ceremony, minister(Bill is SO nice and personable)flowers, hairdresser, photographer (Eric from Paradise Pictures--didn’t miss a single photo opportunity and our daughter received the CD of pictures the week we arrived home!). Leslie even had a short rehearsal the evening before the wedding so everyone would be comfortable. Recommended by Werner and Cheryl, Passion Fruit Chefs (liaison, Laura) prepared and served the wedding meal at Coral Gardens. Cocktails were served in the outdoor lounge and the meal was served in the main dining area. It was so much more intimate than going to a restaurant, the food was delicious, and the children who just couldn’t last the whole evening – well, they went to bed!! The floor plan of the villa allowed 17 of us to be together for a week without being crowded. The space is so well planned that each family or group could easily find a retreat, yet all 17 of us could just as easily dine together. The bedrooms were very well equipped and the bedding was as comfortable and luxurious as an upscale hotel. Massages by Lisa were “the best ever” and jet ski rentals at Sapphire Beach (arranged with a call by Werner) was a fun activity for all involved. Oh, and snorkeling from our very own beach – INCREDIBLE! Even the tentative children could put on a mask, put their face in the water and see hundreds of fish. It did take some planning, but with Werner’s and Cheryl’s help, this vacation was the best “all-inclusive” vacation ever!! Thanks Werner, to you and all of your staff!!

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• Secret Gardens

  Secret Gardens

  • Guest Patty
  • Date of stay 03/11/11
  • Review Submitted 03/25/11
  We just returned from an awesome weeks stay at Secret Garden. The pictures display truly the beauty of this villa. Couldn't really have asked for more! Views spectacular, Magans Beach, sunsets amazing, snorkeling great right off the property. Saw sea turtles, tropical fish, coral & even a dolphin! The birds & pelicans were such a delight. Parakeets, finches, and lots of amazing Iguanas. Pool wonderful. Mega Yachts like the Blue Moon & Sailboats coming right into Magens Bay, Wow! We rented a car & had no problem navigating the island. The hosts really described this place to a tee. Thank you Werner, Cheryl & Winston for making our family trip unbelievable. Will be back!!

  Recommended for: Age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers, adventure seekers, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

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• Guest comment entered by owner

  • Guest N/A
  • Date of stay 01/05/08
  • Review Submitted 01/05/08
  Werner & Toni, Wow, what an amazing week! Thanks so much for sharing your lovely "slice of heaven" with all 17 of us. Your homes were enjoyed by all of us. The view we woke up to was amazing. The stars seemed brighter than ever. We loved counting the shooting stars. Your hospitality was refreshing and made all of us feel so at home. Thanks also for the champagne you sent us for celebrating "2008". Love & Best Wishes

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1-14 Guests - $17,950   $183 pp/per night for 14 guests
15-22 Guests - $21,950  $143 pp/per night for 22 guests
23-30 Guests - $26,950  $128 pp/per night for 30 guests
31-38 Guests - $32,950  $124 pp/per night for 38 guests

Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.

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