Enjoy Stonegarden Cotage's awesome view of Coral Bay and the BVI from your deck
Location: Coral Bay, USVI - St. John, Caribbean (3 mins. to Coral Bay, 12 mins. to Nat'l Park Beaches) View Map
Accommodations: Cottage, 1 Bedroom + No additional sleeping rooms avail, 1 Bath (Sleeps 2)
Keywords: Cottage
Stonegarden Cottage's Lower Level 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. For the couple looking for a combination of affordability and comfort, the Lower Level is a perfect choice. Private and quiet, this charming apartment has tasteful decor, art by Caribbean artists, stained-glass windows and beautiful views to the British Virgins.
Enjoy the comfortable amenities of a queen-size bed, private bath with shower, a fully equipped kitchenette, dining table and chairs, and comfortable reading chair and lamp. You'll especially enjoy the private dining deck with its bistro table and chairs, lovely harbor view and direct access to the trails of Guavabery Woods. The Lower Level has its own separate entrance, driveway and parking space.
The owners live upstairs and are there to make you happy, whether it means helping you plan your days and orienting you to the many attractions that St. John offers, or leaving you completely to yourselves. The unit was built underneath the deck of the main house and with solid cypress ceiling panels to ensure you peace and quiet. A perfect getaway for the couple looking for affordable comfort and privacy.
Stonegarden 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.
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 trails on several different levels lead you through the lush hardwood foliage of Guavaberry Woods, where picturesque and unique ponds and gardens of orchids, frangipani, hibiscus and bouganvilla delight the eye.
Cool Retreat: Steady tradewinds, 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.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer : Available for stays of 10 days or more
- Dryer : Available for stays of 10 days or more
- Linens Provided : Lightweight down comforter available for winter nights
- Off Street Parking : Separate parking area
- Beds
- Queen Bed : New hotel mattress
- Child Bed : Kids air-mattress can comfortably accomodate 2 small children
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV
- DVD
- Video Library : DVD library available for use
- CD Player
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen : Kitchenette has 4-burner gas range and oven, double sink, and half-size refridgerator; deep freeze is available
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator : Half-size refrigerator; deep freeze available for your use
- Microwave
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio : Deck has bistro table and 2 chairs, and overlooks Coral Bay Harbor
- View/Location
- Ocean View : Gorgeous view of Coral Bay Harbor, and the British Virgin Islands looking east.
- Communications
- Telephone
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Other Amenities
- Filtered Drinking Water, Beach Towels, Beach Chairs, Umbrella and Coolers, Child Safe Deck Railings
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Kid Friendly : Nature trails for kids and adults to explore; games and kids videos available for use
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Sailing
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Parasailing
- Swimming
- Surfing
- Windsurfing
- Fishing
- Horseshoes
- Miniature golf
- Horseback Riding
- Shelling
- Hiking
- Restaurants
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Museums
- Other Activities
- Available right out your door is access to Bordeaux Mt. Trail, which you can hike to from Stonegarden Cottage. This national park trail leads you to some of the more remote beaches in the VI National Park (Lameshur, Reef Bay; There is a library of guide books and trail maps available for your use right in the unit, as well as a guest information book with directions on finding the best beaches and hiking trails on the island.
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Low Season (Sep 01-Dec 14): .. $800/week - $125/night
Mid-Season (Apr 15-Aug 31): .. $950/week - $150/night
High Season (Dec 15-Apr 14): .. $1150/week - $185/night
Holidays - -
Thanksgiving: High-season rate applies.
Christmas & New Years Weeks: $1350/week
President's Week: Add 10% to high-season rate.
5 night minimum stay; rates subject to change without notice
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Map & Owner's Profile
Year Purchased: 2005
Why the Owner Chose Coral Bay
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 the house to travelers in the meantime helped us save the funds necessary for the move. It's been great fun to help travelers with accommodations, while lending a hand with travel advice and suggestions for what to do on the island.
The Unique Benefits at this Cottage
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.
Some of the best snorkeling on the island, only 10 minutes from Stonegarden cottage
a must see and do! only 12 minutes away from Stonegarden Cottage
Owner's Map of Coral Bay
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've just returned to their beloved island 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.
Property Photos
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- Enjoy Stonegarden Cotage's awesome view of Coral Bay and the BVI from your deck - Coral Bay, St. John Cottage Rental
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- Enjoy the awesome view of Coral Bay Harbor & the BVIs from the Cottage - Coral Bay, St. John Cottage Rental
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- The charming entrance to the Lower Level of this St John Rental - Coral Bay, St. John Cottage Rental
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- Stairs leading to the Lower Level of Stonegarden Cottage, not a long climb.
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- The garden area is yours to enjoy, with its gas grill and hammock for relaxing.
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- A Comfortable and Charming Retreat w/ Stained Glass windows over Queen Bed
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- Enjoy the spectacular water view from your dining table in this St John rental
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- There's plenty of room in this comfortable retreat for you to relax and read
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- Fully Equipped Kitchenette will Help You Cut Down on Food Costs, St John Rental
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- The unit is spacious and light, and has an amazing view!
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- Gorgeous view of Coral Bay and the BVI from your private deck, St John Rental.
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- Map of St. John with Arrow Pointing to Stonegarden Cottage
Traveler Reviews (5)
WE HAD A BLAST!
Guest: Iryna
(Chicago)
Date of Stay: 12/03/11
Review Submitted: 12/22/11
We had an incredible experience. Every morning waking up with roosters greeting the sun, having coffee on the porch with a breathtaking view of Coral Bay, enjoying changing colors of the ocean that matches the colors of the cottage, falling asleep with amazing sounds of tree frogs. We had a blast. Place is very clean and every detail is taken in consideration, even colors of dishes on a kitchen complement surrounding nature.We took great pleasure in walking around the property on the beautiful stone paths and listening to the wind playing with the chimes. All information and maps of St. John were provided. We appreciate that Thia and Raf created this great place.
Recommended for:Sightseeing, adventure seekers, age 55+.
Really Good Value
Guest: Joyce
(Cockeysville, MD USA)
Date of Stay: 05/24/11
Review Submitted: 06/02/11
Perfect place for me travelling alone wanting a safe, quiet place to get a good night's sleep. If I had just stayed in Cruz Bay, I would never have gotten to see Coral Bay on the other side of the island where the Cocolobo Shops were located, items to purchase by original artists, great food, homemade Tamarind and other flavor ice cream for sale, etc. I saw most of the island from Route 10, but explored Cruz Bay shops, took a British Virgin Islands cruise for the day on Bad Kitty catamaran, went to several beaches off of Route 20, ate dinner at Coral Bay. Got a good overview of St. John and British Virgin Islands by staying at Stonegarden Cottage. Very nicely decorated cottage with artwork from St. John's artists, TV, coffee maker, small refrigerator, nice view of Coral Bay. I researched a lot of what I wanted to see before I went there but one week is not long enough. Could not do it all in just one visit. All the people that I met were wonderful, many people told me of their Caribbean trip experiences and preferred to stay at St. John and make their way around the Virgin Islands from St. John for day trips to British Virgin Islands. I loved having the cottage all to myself so that I could set up my visiting agenda without any complaints from travel mates. Would rather have come during the vicious winter weather we had in January and February 2011 in the Mid-Atlantic area, could have used the sunshine and warm weather then just to get me to May.
Recommended for:Sightseeing, girls getaway, age 55+.
Slice of Heaven
Guest: Jess
(Chicago, IL)
Date of Stay: 02/02/11
Review Submitted: 03/10/11
In the month or so since we've returned to Chicago from St. John, my traveling companion and I will periodically look at the other and say, "Remember Stonegarden?" The escape up the hill outside of Coral Bay was a welcome respite from the snowy season in Chicago, and a beautiful place to stay. We didn't rent a car for our trip—and although I think both of us would choose to have one next time, there's no doubt that we got a great taste of the island. Just up the hill from Coral Bay, it's a short trip to Skinny Legs, Island Blues, and Aqua Bistro and the surrounding markets. The quiet side of the island was just our speed—since we were without a car, we started each day by walking down the hill around 7, hitching rides or grabbing the bus, and coming back to the cabin by nightfall. It's easy to get a cheap or free ride from Centerline road to the North shore beaches, and if you do choose to rent a car, it's a short jaunt to some of the more exotic parts of the island, like Salt Pond Bay and the Ram's Head hike. The cottage itself is beautiful—quiet and comfy. We made a lot of use of the kitchen amenities, including the nice gas grill out back. The incredible view from the back deck dominates most of the photos I took, and the hosts are kind and helpful. They even helped us arrange a taxi back to the ferry the morning we left for the airport. This is a perfect place for one or two on the quiet side of the island.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing, adventure seekers, age 55+.
Guestbook Comment
Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 12/01/08
Review Submitted: 12/21/08
Stonegarden Lower Level is a wonderful place to hang your hat for a vacation on beautiful St. John. It is very charming and quaint. The breezes that came through the well placed windows were ejoyable. Everything you need to enjoy your time on the beach is right at your fingertips. Available to you are coolers, snorkle equiptment and chairs.
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Guestbook Comment
Guest: Peter G.
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Date of Stay: 10/01/07
Review Submitted: 10/07/07
We just came back from a WONDERFUL stay in the lower level Stonegarden cottage Thia, Raf and Dorothy were perfect hosts (Peter was fixing "Breath") The cottage is lovely, filled with lots of information about St. John and decorated in a tasteful yet comfortable manner. Nelda even had fresh flowers waiting our arrival. The walks through the substantial stone gardens were a bit of tranquility in paradise. We will recommend any one to stay here, on the quiet side of the island! Cate and Peter Goodin
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