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Warm ocean breezes waves breaking on coral reef below. 1Bed-1Bath or 2Bed-2Bath

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Fab views for sunrise and sunset or anytime! Hear the ocean waves below.
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Looking through the front door and you can already see the beautiful ocean.
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Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4102 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Ocean viewOcean viewOcean view

Explore the area

Map
Coral Bay
  • Popular LocationVirgin Islands National Park3 min walk
  • Popular LocationTrunk Bay13 min drive
  • Popular LocationCinnamon Bay Beach21 min drive
  • AirportSt. Thomas (STT-Cyril E. King)102 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

2 bathrooms

lower bath

Toilet · Shower only

upstairs main bath

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining Area

About this property

Warm ocean breezes waves breaking on coral reef below. 1Bed-1Bath or 2Bed-2Bath

Tradewinds is a quiet, peaceful, private 2 level one OR two bedroom cottage perched above John's Folly Bay in the scenic, tranquil southeastern corner of St. John. In contrast to many cottages in St. John, we are easily accessible from a paved road. No scary gravelly mountain inclines to traverse to get to Tradewinds! Available as either a one or two bedroom charming, large cottage, Tradewinds can accommodate 2-4 guests. If it's just two of you, the downstairs bedroom is locked and unoccupied for the week. IF YOU'D LIKE MORE ROOM, THE DOWNSTAIRS BEDROOM AND BATH CAN BE MADE AVAILABLE TO ACCOMMODATE A TOTAL OF 4 GUESTS FOR AN ADDITIONAL FEE. YOU MUST INDICATE THIS TO THE OWNER THROUGH VRBO
A 45 minute drive from Cruz Bay(ferry arrival point), we are five minutes past Coral Bay, a one minute drive to Salt Pond Beach and Ram's Head. Tradewinds features beautiful sunrises from the large deck and the gentle melody of waves on the beach below.

This charming wooden cottage features light, airy rooms with stunning ocean views throughout. The deck commands a panoramic view of the British Virgin Islands and a southeastern exposure offers breathtaking sunrises-if you're up that early! Steady trade winds keep the house cool on hot days and ensure bug-free evenings.

Renting as a 1BR grants access to the upper level featuring a kitchen/living room/eating area, bedroom and bathroom. Or for more space, rent Tradewinds as a 2BR cottage granting you access to both the upper and lower levels-one bedroom and bathroom on each level. The lower level, accessed by an enclosed outside stairway, features a beautiful bedroom with a private balcony and a bathroom with ocean views. This configuration is designed for maximum privacy between two bedrooms-each with its own private bath. **This set-up is NOT good for small children, as bedrooms are separated and access between levels is via a covered outside stairway.** The choice is yours, one bedroom or two!
** PLEASE NOTE THE 2nd BDRM is an additional $75.00 per night fee which is not going to be reflected in the initial Homeaway quote. The owner will adjust the rate manually to be reflected. Additionally there is a cleaning fee of 175.00 plus tax.
There are only a few other houses on our hillside, ensuring complete privacy in our cottage, with a few houses nearby in case one wanted to wave hello to our neighbors.

Property manager

Krista DeRoma
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Languages

English, Italian

Amenities

Kitchen
Outdoor space
Ocean view
Barbecue grill

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 28
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Adults only
Not ideal for young children

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking ever!!
Saturday to Saturday 7 night minimum stay is required during high season unless you are staying longer than 7 days. 4 day minimum during low season.m
Additional fee of 75.00 per night for use of second bedroom that is not calculated by Homeaway and must be manually added by owner.
We do not recommend this property for families with very young children. Ages less than 6 yrs.

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
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

About the area

St. John

This cottage is located in St. John. While the natural beauty of Virgin Islands National Park and Cinnamon Bay Beach can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can check out Tortola Cruise Ship Port. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and snorkeling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain climbing and ecotours.
Map
Coral Bay

What's nearby

  • Virgin Islands National Park - 3 min walk
  • Cinnamon Bay - 11 min drive
  • Trunk Bay - 13 min drive
  • Maho Beach - 19 min drive
  • Cinnamon Bay Beach - 21 min drive

Getting around

  • St. Thomas (SPB-St. Thomas Seaplane Base) - 99 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Willy T
  • Lime Out - 24 min drive
  • Tap & Still - 29 min drive
  • Skinny Legs - 7 min drive
  • The Windmill Bar - 24 min drive

Reviews

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Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Return to Paradise
Tradewinds Cottage has everything you need for a St John vacation. Well equipped kitchen plus coolers and beach chairs for hitting some of the best beaches in the world. A deck with a fabulous view high above the ocean. Comfortable furniture inside and out. Neat and very clean. You may be on the “quiet” side of St John but there many bars and restaurants for those days when you want to eat out. The island is small so no attractions are very far away. Krista, the host, treated us like family and was quickly available by text to fix any minor problem. My strongest recommendation for Tradewinds Cottage is that this was our fifth time there.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything, and then some.
Location high above the sea with endless views. Early morning on the deck with a coffee watching the sun rise. Ahhh! Cottage is equipped with everything you need if you want to eat in and several eating and drinking places five minutes away in Coral Bay. Beaches and hiking and snorkeling minutes away. The current owners have upgraded and beautified the cottage. We won’t go anywhere else on St John.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The view from this property overlooking the ocean is fabulous. We could hear the waves hitting the shore. We would spend the evenings lying on the deck amazed seeing the stars overhead. This property is on the quiet side of the island away from all the lights of Cruz Bay allowing for the wonderful nighttime light show!
Stayed 21 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Winter Vacation
My wife and I stayed at Tradewinds with some friends for a week in the sun! The house was perfect for us with two private sleeping spaces and associated bathrooms. The views from the home are breathtaking. The home was very clean and located 10-15 minutes from Coral Bay resulting in a quiet and secluded stay while being close close to great food and beaches. Krista was an excellent host: she was very responsive with messages before and during our trip. We would 100% stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brandy J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect!!
This was perfect for our family! The downstairs bedroom was enjoyed by our 18 and 22 year old sons…a nice separation for them. Everything we needed was available (beach chairs, beach towels, cooler and beach bags,). The view is insurmountable- anytime of the day. We fell in love with Tradewinds and will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

About the host

Hosted by Krista DeRoma

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I am a girl of all kinds of trades and generally full of ideas for new and exciting ventures. Which is how we ended up here on St. John. My husband Lenny and I love traveling along with our now grown children and our two Labradors, we have wonderful friends and family. We are blessed with so many gifts from others. I love horticulture, gardening and creating new spaces. I am a graduate from both the University of Maryland and also a graduate from The New York Botanical Garden School of Professional Horticulture. I help manage a 100 acre vineyard on Long Island and I own and operate my own design and horticultural firm for private residences. I did most of my studying in Tuscany, Italy and also building rooftop gardens in Manhattan, New York. Lenny my husband is a consultant in the financial banking world. We are a great team and coming to St. John was one of the best things that we have ever decided to do. We love people of all sorts and making new friends and Tradewinds has helped introduce us to the many wonderful people that have crossed our path because of our mutual love for such a beautiful place in the world.

Why they chose this property

After vacationing for several years in Virgin Gorda and then deciding to "go American" we came to St. John and vacationed here for about 6 years. After we lost all of the elderly loved ones in our family within a relatively short period of time, we decided that we needed to do something fun for us. One day I saw a real estate listing for Tradewinds and I said to my husband, "hey what do you think of this place?" his response, "let's make an offer!" We hadn't even visited Tradewinds. The photos that you see are what we saw. We just went with our gut and dove right in! Here we are. So excited and so happy to be able to share our home with so many wonderful people.

What makes this property unique

The great thing about Tradewinds is you can relax and do nothing or you can fill your day with hiking, swimming, snorkeling or go shopping in Cruz Bay or even St. Thomas. That is what I love about this place. But for us, we are very big supporters of our National Parks and living near to the NP was key for us. It creates a place and atmosphere like no other with beauty and tranquility all around us. Our home Tradewinds lets in the beauty of the outside surrounding area. From the wide and large windows throughout the cottage you can see the mountainside of the National Park and then also three sides of the ocean and islands all around you. You can't escape the beauty anywhere even from within the house. Its natural light glowing through the windows all day gives you such warmth from within. It is just so special. The outdoor deck and sitting area. The bedrooms with their large windows. We have stayed at so many homes in the area and this house I knew was special. It just feels like home and there is no other way to say it.

Languages:

English, Italian

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