COUPLES RETREAT W/GLASS BOTTOM KAYAK
- villa850 sq. ft.
- Sleeps: 4
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathrooms: 1
- Min Stay: 5–7 nights
Beautiful Couples Retreat, 180-degree ocean view from huge veranda
Bedrooms
Bedroom 1
King bedroom with sliding doors to 1,200 foot deck and views to ocean. Additional sofa bed in living room. Large closet, desk and chair. 32' flat screen TV, DVD player with remotes. Air conditioning and ceiling fan. Room-darkening curtains and blinds. Indoor & outdoor showers. Additional unit available on property, separate entrance.
Amenities
Featured
- Internet
- Air Conditioning
- TV
- Parking
- No Smoking
Bathrooms
- Bathrooms: 1
- Bathroom 1Toilet, showerLarge bathroom with stone and mahogany features.
- Large, luxury bathroom with stone shower big enough for two. Bench seating, view to ocean from shower window. Large mahogany vanity, luxury towels, plenty of shelves and counter space. Travertine tile floors, two mirrors, vessel sink, hair dryer, magnifying mirror. Additional stone shower outdoors.
Safety features
- Deadbolt lock
- First aid kitThere are some "drugstore items" and supplies in bathroom drawer.
- Smoke detector
- Fire extinguisher
- Carbon monoxide detector
- Exterior lighting
Location Type
- Mountain550' above sea level. Our road is not for the faint of heart! Get your daily adrenaline rush with the drive!
- Near the oceanYou can hear the waves from the bay below.
- VillagePerched above the small, island community of Coral Bay with local restaurants, bars and shops.
- Beach ViewOverlooking famed beaches on East End and pristine Virgin Islands Coral Reef National Monument.
- Ocean View180-degree views over the U.S. and British Virgin Islands, inviting you to bask in the changing sights of the day.
General
- coin laundry
- Air ConditioningIn bedroom
- Linens ProvidedBed & bath linens, beach towels too. Kitchen towels.
- ParkingSeparate parking area and entrance for your unit.
- Internet
- Towels ProvidedLuxury bath towels, beach towels
- Wireless InternetBack up WiFi with two providers to minimize any outages.
- Iron & Board
- Hair Dryer
- Paper Towels
- Shampoo
- Basic Soaps
- Toilet Paper
- coin laundry
- Living RoomPlenty of seating, chaise lounge, sofa has queen bed inside.
Kitchen
- RefrigeratorDouble-door stainless fridge, large capacity.
- StoveQuality gas stove, stainless, 4-burner with dual ovens.
- OvenDual ovens (large and small) with convection option.
- MicrowaveBuilt-in stainless microwave over stove.
- Grill
- Coffee MakerStainless steel thermal carafe, programmable and quick brew.
- Toaster
- Blender
- Coffee Grinder
- Lobster Pot
- Pantry ItemsHelp yourself to spices. Starter supply of paper goods provided (paper towels, TP). There's usually peanut butter, jam, condiments already there.
- Dishes & UtensilsQuality dishes and utensils.
- KitchenFull sized, stainless appliances and all you need for cooking or entertaining.
- Kettle
Dining
- Seating for 4 people
- Dining Area
- DiningDine inside or outside, deck has large oval table with sofa and side chairs as well as a dining table with seating for 6.
Entertainment
- TelevisionTwo TV's, in both living room and bedroom. With Netflix. No cable or satellite.
- DVD PlayerIn bedroom.
- BooksMany local St. John travel guides and nature guides.
- GamesCards, dice, Scrabble, other games.
- ToysTwo kayaks at the beach for your use! One is a glass-bottom kayak for two! Beginner paddle boards. PADDLE TO A GOURMET TACO BOAT JUST OFF THE BEACH AS WELL AS BEAUTIFUL CORAL REEFS!
- Video LibraryMany movies on DVD to choose from.
Outside
- Lawn/GardenAdditional 'lounge deck' off to the side, over the flower and palm tree garden.
- Kayak/Canoe2 kayaks at nearby beach for your use!
- Beach Chairs
- Beach Towels
- Porch/VerandaSide garden deck with lounge chairs.
- Deck/PatioLARGE 1,200 square foot deck with amazing views plus side garden deck with lounge chairs.
- Outdoor Furniture
- Water Sports GearSome snorkel equipment available at no charge. Beach chairs and coolers too.
Suitability
- wheelchair inaccessibleIdeal for couples seeking a quality island villa with all the comforts and an amazing view of the ocean and islands.
Onsite Services
- Massage
- Private Chef
- Housekeeper Optional
Notes
- New outdoor shower area just added! FREE use of glass bottom and regular ocean kayaks awaits you at the beach. Sit on tops and standup paddle boards too, with life jackets. Paddle to a gourmet taco boat and pristine reefs! Washer & Dryer available (additional fee $100/week due to high water costs during dry seasons). Please note: Do not rely on GPS for navigation in our mountains and valleys. We provide paper maps and directions. AT&T is our island cell provider, or you can use WiFi calling with your carrier. Drinking water is great - triple filtered rain water! Please note that island utilities, cell and wi-fi may experience interruptions out of our control. We have a backup generator in the event of any extended power outages, but we are fully solar so that would be VERY rare. We are a hurricane proof house that withstood 2 category 5 storms - solid concrete!
Policies
Cancellation Policy
- 100% refund if you cancel at least 60 days before check-in.
- No refund if you cancel less than 60 days before check-in.
Damage and Incidentals
You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.
House Rules
Children not allowed
No events
No smoking - Smoking outside on the deck is okay.Smoking outside on the deck is okay.
Max guests: 4 - We always try to accommodate early/late checkins We always try to accommodate early/late checkins
Minimum age of primary renter: 26 - Rental car agencies do not rent to under age 25 Rental car agencies do not rent to under age 25
- Quiet hours outside 10 pm to 8 am
- Turn a/c and things off when leaving for the day
Cleaning practices
All towels and bedding washed in hot water that’s at least 60ºC/140ºF
Check in and check out with no person-to-person contact
Cleaned with disinfectant
Property has guest safety measures
High-touch surfaces cleaned with disinfectant (like countertops, light switches, handles, and faucets)
Map
Hosted by Karen Vahling
Ask a questionAbout Karen Vahling
Karen purchased the land in 2000 and saved for 10 years before starting to build. We moved here because of the incredible natural beauty, simple life and friendly community. My partner, Jeff, helped me build the house, is very handy to have around and is a great resource for island info. The photo was taken in our driveway.
Karen Vahling purchased this villa in 2000
Why Karen Vahling chose Estate Freemans Ground
I fell in love with St. John 20 years ago and always wanted to live here. It is the best island because it is 2/3 National Park and US territory. Coral Bay is unique and unspoiled, full of natural beauty.
What makes this villa unique
This property is unique because it is on a large parcel of land (over 1 acre) and has an expansive view from its large deck and all windows, overlooking the USVI and BVI with development-free Coral Reef National Monument in the center of view. Stargaze at the milky way with no light pollution, fall asleep to distant waves breaking on the reef at Johnson's Bay and tree frogs peeping. Wake to doves cooing and amazing sunrises over the islands from your bed! Then hit the beaches or go kayaking in pristine waters -- kayaks are provided for you at no extra charge! If you have more than two people, there is a sofa bed. An additional king bed unit is available, with it's own separate parking and entrance, based on availability. One unit up, one down. Completely private and quiet, with solid masonry floors, walls and decks. Over sized wooded lot on a knoll overlooking the sea.
- Languages:
- english