Location: Coral Bay, USVI - St. John, Caribbean (9 miles from Cruz Bay)
Accommodations: House, 2 Bedrooms + No additional sleeping rooms avail, 2 Baths (Sleeps 4)
Keywords: House
Designed by a New England tinsmith/sailor and his ecology-loving wife, Fair Winds and Following Seas is a place to relax and enjoy the natural surroundings. Situated mountainside overlooking Coral Bay, the villa offers a truly spectacular, 180 degree view including the East End of St. John and the British Virgin Islands. This delightful home is a memorable location for a honeymoon or romantic getaway. You can enjoy ocean views from both four poster beds and spas, as well as watching moonrises from the decks. For couples with older children or two couples vacationing together, the guest house provides connected, yet private and fully-equipped accommodations.
The main house contains a living/dining area, and Lexton-stainless kitchen. It is connected to the master bedroom, with its four poster canopy bed, via a garden shower and private deck with spa. A second building, connected to the main house by decks and a lighted, tropical garden pathway, contains a living/dining area, Lexton/stainless kitchen, four poster canopy bed, bath with shower, outdoor dining area, and its own private spa.
Fair Winds and Following Seas is a short drive to the beautiful white sand beaches and hiking trails of the South Shore and 15 minutes to the world-renowned North Shore beaches. A variety of restaurants and shopping opportunities are located nearby.
"May you have fair winds and following seas."
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer : The washer is in the unit.
- Dryer : The dryer is in the unit.
- Linens Provided
- Off Street Parking
- Beds
- Queen Bed (2)
- Entertainment
- Private Hot Tub (2)
- Cable/Satellite TV (2)
- DVD (2)
- VCR (2)
- CD Player
- Stereo System (2)
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen (2)
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator (2)
- Microwave (2)
- Ice Maker (2)
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill (2)
- Deck/Patio (2)
- Balcony (2)
- View/Location
- Ocean View
- Mountain View
- Communications
- Telephone
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Other Amenities
- Beach chairs, cooler, outdoor dining, answering machine, CD player with Ipod connection, flat screen TV, tropical gardens
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Swimming
- Windsurfing
- Mountain Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Fishing
- Horseback Riding
- Hiking
- Restaurants
- Museums
- Other Activities
- Restaurants, Live Music, Shopping
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Dates 1 - 4 people
Summer ...... (Apr 16, 2008-Dec 18, 2008) .. $1350/week
Winter ...... (Jan 07, 2009-Apr 15, 2009) .. $1650/week
Holiday Rates (Dec 09, 2008-Jan 06, 2009) .. $2350/week
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Owner's Profile
Why the Owner Chose Coral Bay
We had been traveling throughout the Caribbean, collecting and banding birds, and fell in love with St. John. We wanted to spend more time there and decided to find a lot and build a house. After a few years of searching, one day, we took a ride up the hill overlooking Johnson's Bay, which is part of Coral Bay, and stopped by the side of the road in awe. We bought the lot, and when the house was finally completed, we and our family and friends were so pleased when we could be there together.
The Unique Benefits of this House
We love to watch the sunrises and "counter" sunsets (the eastern sky at sunset), as well as the birds soaring overhead and sometimes at eye level. We can see and identify many of the boats that regularly enter and leave Coral Bay. Once, we even saw a humpback whale, which I particularly enjoyed as I have served as a naturalist on a whale watching booat in New England. Our children, grandchildren and friends enjoy visiting us at our island home. It is a great place to relax as well as swim and snorkel at beautiful beaches and hike on a variety of trails.
Property Photos
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- View from deck of Main House - Coral Bay Vacation House with Private Spa
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- Connecting decks and pathway from Main House to Guest House - Coral Bay Vacation House with Private Spa
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- Great Room of Main House - Coral Bay Vacation House with Private Spa
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- Kitchen of Main House
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- Bedroom of Main House
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- Spa of Main House
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- Walkway to Guest House
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- Four poster, canopy bed, couch and flat screen TV of Guest House
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- Kitchen of Guest House
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- Bath of Guest House (Shower not shown)
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- Outside dining area and spa of Guest House
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- Sunrise from four poster beds and spas of Fair Winds and Following Seas
Traveler Reviews (5)
Guest: Two couples
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Date of Stay: 01/17/11
Review Submitted: 04/25/11
"We loved the beautiful accomodations here. Everything is generously provided in the kitchen - more than we expected. It's a terrifically comfortable place to be. The views are wonderful - love seeing the ships below as we enjoy he breezes on the deck. It will be hard to say goodbye to this idyllic spot...."
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Guest: Warren and Pat
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Date of Stay: 04/13/10
Review Submitted: 04/25/11
"We have loved our stay here a FWFS. This is our 10th trip to St. John and we've rented many houses all over the island but none with a view that compares to the one here! It's like Camelot...gorgeous weather all day and rain during the night. Thanks for sharing your beautiful home."
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Guest: Tom
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Date of Stay: 02/28/10
Review Submitted: 04/25/11
"What a great experience. Fair Winds was a real find. Thank you "Williams'" for letting us see paradise in your cottages. St. John is a jewel, and not to be missed. The cottage is really comfortable and well thought out for the traveling visitor. No complaints at all. Did not have phone or internet for most of the stay, but that is not the owner's fault. Great Caribbean took care of it within a few days. The drive up is a little unnerving at first...but doesn't take long to get used to... and turns out to be a lot of fun."
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Guest: Paul and Pilara
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Date of Stay: 02/13/10
Review Submitted: 04/25/11
"We couldn't have asked for a more beautiful place to stay during our first vist to St. John! While the drive up to the villa was, to say the least challenging, the view from the decks was a more than adequate reward - words and pictures truly cannot do it justice. We wanted for nothing while staying here - from pots and pans to flashlights and I-pod chargers, the house had everything we could have asked for. We spent some nights in the guest house and others in the master bedroom, and found both to be quite comfortable.... We loved using the hot tubs at night and gazing at the impressive starry sky as well as watching the sun rise over Coral Bay in the morning. This was a special trip for us as we have a baby on the way and likely won't have another "just the two of us" vacation for awhile. We'll miss this place, and will always remember FWFS fondly!"
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