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New Moon Cottage
Room
View from the king size bed

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2525 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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St. John, St John
  • Place, Virgin Islands National Park
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Emmaus Moravian Church
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Ajax Peak
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, St. Thomas (STT-Cyril E. King)
    ‪72 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

New Moon - Beautifully Built Cottage with Views of Coral Bay

New Moon is a charming one bedroom house for rent in Coral Bay, on the island of St. John. Surrounded by trees, with beautiful views of Coral Bay and Bordeaux Mountain, New Moon provides the perfect couples’ getaway. New Moon offers a spacious kitchen, beautifully appointed with hardwood mahogany cabinets and bar. This intimate residence will make you feel right at home as you enjoy all St. John has to offer. New Moon provides the perfect base from which to explore the stunning beaches of St. John and the unspoiled beauty of the Virgin Islands National Park. Located 10-15 minutes from beaches and trails on either the North or South shore of St. John, swimming, snorkeling and hiking opportunities abound. A variety of restaurants, shops and bars are less than ½ mile away in Coral Bay, and the bustling nightlife and shopping of downtown Cruz Bay can be reached via a scenic 25 minute drive.

New Moon was custom built by the owner with the protection of the environment in mind. Surrounded by lush foliage, the house includes a bedroom and bathroom upstairs, living space and a fully equipped kitchen downstairs, and wrap-around decks on both floors from which to enjoy the views and stargazing.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Free WiFi
Outdoor Space
Parking available
Ocean view
Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Remove personal items and take out the trash
Turn off the lights
Check out is 10 AM. Leave Key on the kitchen counter. Please take out trash and recycling out when you leave.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
No refunds for cancellations within 60 days of your arrival, unless we are able to rebook your dates.
No parties and quiet hours 10PM to 7AM. If we receive noise complaints from neighbors you will be asked to leave with no refund.

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
Host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

St. John

Located in Upper Carolina, a neighborhood in St. John, this cottage is in the mountains and by the sea. While the natural beauty of Virgin Islands National Park and Trunk Bay can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can check out Tortola Cruise Ship Port. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and horse riding.
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St. John, St John

What's nearby

  • Virgin Islands National Park - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Emmaus Moravian Church - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Ajax Peak - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Virgin Islands Coral Reef National Monument - 5 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Trunk Bay - 21 min drive - 9.8 km

Getting around

  • St. Thomas (SPB-St. Thomas Seaplane Base) - 78 min drive

Restaurants

  • Sebastian’s Seaside Grill
  • ‪Shambles - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Maho Crossroads - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Skinny Legs - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Paddle-In Tiki Bar - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is New Moon - Beautifully Built Cottage with Views of Coral Bay pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at New Moon - Beautifully Built Cottage with Views of Coral Bay?

As of Mar 13, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at New Moon - Beautifully Built Cottage with Views of Coral Bay on Apr 28, 2026 start from $285, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at New Moon - Beautifully Built Cottage with Views of Coral Bay?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at New Moon - Beautifully Built Cottage with Views of Coral Bay?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is New Moon - Beautifully Built Cottage with Views of Coral Bay located?

Located in Upper Carolina, this cottage is within a 15-minute walk of Emmaus Moravian Church and Virgin Islands National Park. Hurricane Hole and Ajax Peak are also within 2 mi (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 114 out of 121 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 121 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 121 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 121 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 121 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jim W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The place was great and Jill was superb in her communication before and during our trip. Great location close to Coral bay and the beaches. not too far up the mountain.
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Katie R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had an amazing stay! Everything was clean and well maintained. Quick access to the entire island. Host was quick to respond to any questions. Perfect for a couples getaway! Would definitely come and stay again!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cindy H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property was absolutely fantastic. Communication was great throughout, and the house itself was beautiful. It's just a few minutes outside of Coral Bay and was easy to get to, with a jeep or four wheel drive due to the steep hillside. The house was exceptionally comfortable and well appointed. For anyone who enjoys nature, this is your place. The night sounds with the frogs were amazing and lulled us to sleep each night. And the views are breathtaking. We look forward to visiting again and would definately select this home!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Thank you!

Could have found a better spot! Very clean and perfect location.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Gorgeous!!!

The location was gorgeous and just what we were looking for. All the other 5 star reviews are correct :)
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

SEAN

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Wonderful peaceful property, would recommend it to anyone, easy access to many beaches via rental car.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gowen R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Coral Bay Retreat

Great small, well ast appointed cabin with wraparound deck above Coral Bay. Just a few minutes from Skinny Legs and close to beautiful North Shore Beaches
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yevgeniy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Thank you Jill for everything. I fell in love with St. John and your villa, I felt like at home and there were days I didn’t want to go anywhere and just stay in your place. So so beautiful and relaxing ! Only positive memories !
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alice J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

New Moon magic

Loved our stay at New Moon! It had everything we needed for our stay. We loved the ability to cook at home. Communication with the host was excellent!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great little tree house

Perfect getaway on St. John. The property is tucked into the trees with a comfy bed and bath upstairs and well stocked kitchen downstairs. We love the coral bay side of the island and it's a quick drive to the shops and restaurants and nearby beaches. Perfect for a couple.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bruce M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

What a magical cottage.

With our rented jeep we explored beaches and restaurants. The cottage is a wonderful place to relax
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location, very comfortable and private

We enjoyed our stay and exploring St. John. We had been a little apprehensive about staying in Coral Bay, but we found it peaceful and convenient. Several local markets met our needs and a couple of restaurants were casual and had good food. The apartment was unique and the builder had taken care and pride in the design and workmanship. It was great for the two of us and we would gladly return.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

James M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing atmosphere

Enjoyed the night sky and view of Coral Bay.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelsie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The property is beautiful, and Jill was excellent at communicating with us during the power outages and with any questions we had. The cottage is very close to Coral Bay shopping, grocery, and restaurants. It was very clean and well prepared for us. We loved our stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Good Coral Bay Location

The cottage has everything you need for 2 people. The drive up is steep but paved. Close to 'town'. There are other properties nearby, but the foliage makes it feel pretty private. We would stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Treehouse Getaway

This is a very special property, located on the quieter eastern side of the island. The kitchen was extremely well equipped, though we chose to sample the local restaurants for dinners.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Unbelievable. Such a great spot. Great host. The best way to enjoy St. John. Could not have had a better stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julia A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

New Years getaway

This house was everything we wanted and more! The morning sun on the deck was magical and hearing the rain as we slept was heavily. I’d highly recommend staying here if you want to get away from it all and relax!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Bill T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful

Peaceful
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relax & Unwind

Perfect cottage in Coral Bay. We enjoyed our stay again this year at New Moon. This place has everything we could need- cooking/grilling supplies, beach towels, chairs, great bedroom with a view, deck with a view, etc. The location is great for us- hiking & snorkeling close by but on the quiet side of the island. Great communication too.
Stayed 12 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

kenneth w.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Simply excellent!

The home was as advertised with an excellent sweeping view from mid-mountain top! We stayed for a wonderful 5 nights, close to downtown locations Rams head, ect. Downtown restaurants we're good with open mics and a Saturday morning bazaar. The owner and manager were super supportive, very helpful and a pleasure to do business with! Would stay there again!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Little slice of heaven

The craftsmanship of the cottage was impeccable! We met Tim who built them and is part owner; incredibly nice and amicable. Jill was there to meet us and the info she gave prior really made a difference in our trip. She was very informative on the area, and had several books on where to go for snorkeling, hiking and food. Lots of accommodations including first aid kit, coolers and chairs for the beach, spices and utensils for cooking, a grill, etc. On days we didn’t snorkel, we stayed in the cottage and lazed about. The iguanas, the numerous bird species and bats at nighttime were pure endless entertainment. We spent a week there and it wasn’t long enough. The locals were super friendly and hospitable. Definitely hope to go back! Thank you Jill and Tim for a perfect honeymoon getaway!!
Bananaquit enjoying sugar on the deck
Deer everywhere
Donkeys in town
Goats in town
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie G.

We love New Moon!

This was our second stay at New Moon. We love it. Perfect size for us and we don’t mind the stairs at all. Has everything we need. The Manager Jill is great! We would highly recommend staying here. We hope to be back again next year!
Stayed 8 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Tree house getaway!

The new moon villa was perfect for our week on the island. We liked the location of low key coral bay, with still being close proximity to the north shore beaches. The home was very comfortable and had everything we needed. It was quite warm while we were there (never got below 80 degrees over night) therefore sleeping was an adjustment just because I am used to sleeping in colder temperatures but the bed is very comfortable! Thank you Jill, you were a great host!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deepa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Amazing cottage. Very clean, cute and well-maintained. It has a beautiful view from the bedroom. Kitchen was equipped with everything you Might need. There is no A/C, but we were not bothered by it because it does not get too hot in the cottage during the day and the nights were cooler and really comfortable. The neighborhood cat, Patches, is an absolute sweetheart! The location is great because it is a few minutes from great restaurants and grocery and 15 mins from the beach. The local culture and vibe is very relaxed and chill. We loved our stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

About the host

Hosted by Jill Kemp

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We (the owners Tim & Jane) finished building New Moon in 2002. The lot was hand cleared in order to retain as much natural vegetation as possible. In addition to building the entire house himself, owner/cabinetmaker Tim handbuilt all of the beautiful mahogany cabinets in the kitchen and bathroom, as well as the bar in the kitchen, and the armoire upstairs. While we love St John (and Coral Bay in particular) we decided to go cruising in our sailboat to check out other parts of the world. While we are away, we hope you will enjoy staying at our home and exploring the island of St. John!

Why they chose this property

St. John is a wonderful island with so much to offer (including a U.S. national park and national marine sanctuary!). Being *water people* we love the snorkeling and diving all around us. Sailing in the Virgin Islands is also great - we enjoy day sails and overnight trips all over the US and British Virgin Islands from Coral Bay. And hiking in the national park is beautiful - the Johnny Horn trail is within walking distance of our house.

What makes this property unique

Tim sailed into St John on his sailboat in the mid-1990s and started looking for property to buy soon after. He chose this lot because he liked the quieter Coral Bay side and it was a good neighborhood (cul de sac road). The cottage offers a beautiful secluded setting in the trees, with a water view. It's very convenient to the various shops and restaurants in Coral Bay.

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