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Reef Bay Cottage - Expansive Water Views

Reef Bay Cottage - Expansive Water Views

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Windward deck, facing southeast/Reef Bay
Dining Room
Living Room

Overview of Reef Bay Cottage - Expansive Water Views

4.9 out of 5 Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 41549 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Ocean view

Explore the area

St. John
  • Popular LocationRendezvous Bay7 min drive
  • Popular LocationGreat Cruz Bay12 min drive
  • Popular LocationVirgin Islands National Park16 min drive
  • AirportSt. Thomas (STT-Cyril E. King)94 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Second Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Outdoor shower

Bathroom 2

Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining Area

About this property

Reef Bay Cottage - Expansive Water Views

A charming native stone cottage located on the south side of St. John, at the edge of Fish Bay with unobstructed views into the turquoise water of Reef Bay extending east to Rams Head with St. Croix to the south in the distance.

The cottage is perfect for honeymooners, couples or small families looking for a easy, romantic getaway. Second bedroom available on the lower level with separate outdoor access, not suitable for young children/guests needing supervision.

Just beyond the cottage, a few minutes by foot to the National Park trail that leads down to beautiful, sandy Reef Bay beach. Ideal for snorkeling when the seas are calm or surfing when the waves are up.

Whether you are traveling as couple or two, Reef Bay Cottage is a convenient drive into town or a few minutes more to many of the Virgin Islands National Park's north shore sandy beaches.

Main level of the cottage has dining room/area with the kitchen, living room, bedroom and private outdoor shower. The comfortable, traditional queen-sized mahogany, four poster bed is elevated. A spacious vanity/desk accented with a native stone wall located between the bedroom and bathroom with views on two sides. Enjoy getting ready with ocean views directly in front of you.

Bathroom has white marble counter top and mahogany cabinets. Separate door leads to the outdoor shower, private and fully tiled. Enjoy sun-filled showers or starry nights.

The living room is furnished with a very comfortable, fully upholstered sofa and arm chair. Enjoy movie nights on the flat screen television.

The kitchen has granite counter tops, mahogany cabinets and stainless steel appliances and gas grill is located outside on the leeward deck. Well furnished with cooking utensils and beautiful water view from the kitchen window.

The cottage is fully air-conditioned and stocked with beach towels, beach coolers, reading materials and a hat library for those who prefer to pack light.

Step out onto the windward deck to enjoy the sunrise ocean view or sunset reflecting off the whitecliffs while sounds of the waves reaches the sandy shoreline. During winter months, keep a look out for whale migration.

The second bedroom on the lower level is furnished with a queen-sized, hand-carved mahogany headboard from Tanzania, indoor bathroom and shower to one side and laundry room on the opposite end. This second bedroom is not intended for younger children/guests requiring supervision due to separate outdoor access.

The pool is located up the hill, on the grounds between the cottage and main house. Guests can enjoy the exclusive use of the pool during their stay. The pool is exclusive for cottage guests use during their stay.

Reef Bay is a sandy National Park beach. To access, walk just a couple of minutes, 100 yards +/-, to the trail head. Agility is necessary due to the uneven steps to the beach. Please note other sandy beaches are easily accessible along the North Shore, about a 20-minute drive from the cottage.

Owner/Manager reserves the right to refuse rental to any party at their complete discretion. This rental is located in a residential neighborhood, please respect noise level in the evenings.

Reserve your spot today to ensure you have your place in the sun. Guests included clients building their own island dream home, honeymooners and parents to be on a baby moon. We've hosted brides and grooms, couples that came down as boyfriends/girlfriends and left engaged, she said 'yes'! Whether it's a special occasion, birthday, anniversary or just getting away. Reef Bay Cottage enjoys hosting a rapid growing list of guests that continue their annual migration to St. John and find home once they arrive at Reef Bay Cottage.

Relax and unwind, Reef Bay Cottage is home while you are here. St. John, US Virgin Islands in the Caribbean, we drive on the left side of the road. Enjoy tropical sunsets, palm trees blowing in the wind, and white sandy beaches just to name a few.

We kindly ask guests to please wear cover ups if you are not on the beaches, patronizing any businesses or walking around town. Bathing suites alone are frowned up and you will asked to cover up. Also please remember not to block roadways if you are parked around town, your vehicle becomes a hazard when it blocks the flow of traffic. We want you to have the best experience of our quaint little island, should you have any questions or doubts do not hesitate to contact us.

Main Level Enclosed Area: 702 Sq. Ft.
Balconies & Patio: 400 Sq. Ft.
Second Bedroom Enclosed Area: 148 sq. ft.
Total Square Footage: 1,245 Sq. Ft.

Property manager

Reef Bay Cottage

Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Ocean view

House Rules

Check in after 5:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 13-17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking. Smoking is permitted outdoors only.

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 near the beach. Annaberg Plantation and 99 Steps are local landmarks, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit St. John Spice and Mongoose Junction. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

What's nearby

  • Rendezvous Bay - 7 min drive
  • Chocolate Hole Beach - 8 min drive
  • Chocolate Hole - 11 min drive
  • Great Cruz Bay - 12 min drive
  • Virgin Islands National Park - 16 min drive

Getting around

  • St. Thomas (SPB-St. Thomas Seaplane Base) - 92 min drive

Restaurants

  • High Tide Bar & Seafood Grill - 16 min drive
  • Cruz Bay Landing - 16 min drive
  • The Tap Room St. John Brewers - 16 min drive
  • Beach Bar - 16 min drive
  • Tap & Still - 16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Reef Bay Cottage - Expansive Water Views have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Reef Bay Cottage - Expansive Water Views pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Reef Bay Cottage - Expansive Water Views?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Reef Bay Cottage - Expansive Water Views?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Reef Bay Cottage - Expansive Water Views located?

This family-friendly St. John cottage is located by the sea, within 2 mi (3 km) of Virgin Islands Coral Reef National Monument, Rendezvous Bay, and Klein Bay. Boatman Point and Chocolate Hole Beach are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Reviews

4.9

Exceptional

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5/5

Cleanliness

4.5/5

Check-in

4.6/5

Communication

4.7/5

Location

4.8/5

Listing accuracy

Reviews

5/5 Excellent

Jennifer D B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Long awaited return to St. John
This cottage was perfect for my family of three. We took the main floor bedroom and our 18-year-old daughter had the lower level. Our host, Seng, was very helpful and has great attention to detail! She knows the area well and gave us advice and recommendations many times. We enjoyed our stay immensely!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

5/5 Excellent

Leilani G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful clean quiet cottage with a great view.
Everything my husband and I could want at our fingertips. Super clean and well looked after. Comfortable indoors and out. Fabulous view with a great almost private beach minutes away. Great helpful host. Hard to find a better place on the island.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

5/5 Excellent

Fred M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What A Week!
Reef Bay Cottage is an exceptional property offered by an outstanding host, Seng.! The listing pictures almost do it justice! The cottage was very clean and well equipped. Offers sufficient space to gather (we had four total people) and the split level allowed us to spread out when needed. The pool was very refreshing and easily accessible. The neighborhood is very quiet and a pleasant 10-15 min drive to Cruz Bay or Coral Bay. Seng was an excellent resource for St John and St Thomas and provided many thoughtful treats. Thank you, Seng - hope to stay with you again soon!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022

3/5 Okay

Robin T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Check-in, location
Not for us
This is the lowest rating I have ever given a property but this was just not it for us. Starting with the positives: Cottage was cute and bed was comfortable. It was also clean when we arrived. The view out the back was really pretty. Most all of the houses on the street were really nice and it felt safe. It was very quiet and peaceful. Now the negatives: Last time we visited our villa owner greeted us at the rental car location and we followed them to the villa. It was getting dark and even with GPS the actual road you turn on is marked horrible. We had paddle boards delivered and the company warned us of how awful it was to find and gave us more details then Seng did which helped get us down the right road but then the house is also very hard to find in the dark so we had to call Seng. When we got in the house was 84 degrees! We texted Seng when we were on the Ferry and she could have easily turned on the AC and ran the fans to make our arrival more comfortable. She then asks you to turn the AC off (3 thermostats) every time you leave and when we didn't do that the first day she texted us to please turn it off making it feel like Big Brother which is not what you want on vacation. The front door was so messed up when we got there but we managed to get it shut and locked but one day we were going to be late to our charter so we texted her to ask her to lock it because it just wouldn't shut. She said why didn't you tell me this when it first happened. We told her on day 2 and we really just like to lay low and not complain and just enjoy vacation and thought we could deal with it and make it work but she made us feel like we broke the door which is very unprofessional. She had just told us that the clients before us were so hard on everything and blew up the microwave so my guess would have been it was them. We had our 16 year old daughter and her friend with us and the lower bedroom has no tv and very spotty internet so they were very bored in the evenings when we ended our day and that would be the biggest reason this place is not for us. And the view out the back is stunning BUT the pictures don't show how bad the electrical poles are running right through the view. That really takes away from the view. And the pool! We wouldn't step foot in the pool! Water is murky and there are 2 other houses around it and it doesn't feel private at all. Next time I will book in Cruz Bay. Reef Bay is just too far removed from everything.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

5/5 Excellent

Michele H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Most amazingly, beautiful cottage and BEST host!
This was our first trip to St John and had no idea what we were doing when planning, I ran across this VRBO and the incredible amenities, views, and then the reviews were outstanding. I just had a good feeling this was the place we needed to stay. Seng the owner immediately reached out to me after I booked it and for the next few months helped me tremendously with tips and advice. She even sent a thoughtful package for my teenage girls to put in their stockings at Christmas as this trip was a surprise. Once we arrived she greeted us and showed us around. These pictures do not do this cottage justice. It is gorgeous, so clean, decorated so beach and fun! She also had thought of everything that you need when traveling so far from home. She even had fresh cut flowers scattered throughout! And the views!!!!! Words cannot describe the views. We sat on the patio every morning and evening. The pool is also so convenient over looking the ocean. I cannot say enough positive comments about our experience in St John and staying at the Reef Bay Cottage. We were all so sad to leave but know we will be back!!! The trip would not have been the same without Seng. She even saved our boat outing when our Jeep was dead and rushed over to help us get it jumped started. The most magical amazing week ever!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

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