This lovely accommodation in desirable Upper Carolina has been completely rebuilt since the 2017 hurricanes and is truly spacious. The currently available one-bedroom accommodation offers nearly 1500 sq. ft. of living space, all on one level. Occupying the middle floor of a breezy, verandah-style, two-storey house, this accommodation will give you plenty of room to relax and recharge. Comfortable en suite bedroom/bathroom with four-poster, Queen-sized teak bed with hotel-grade, pillow-top mattress and 100% cotton linens. Direct access to the wrap-around verandah from the bedroom, bathroom and kitchen. Comfortable TV/living room. Large, eat-in kitchen with all new cabinets, countertops and appliances with entertaining-size dining space. The verandah, with beautiful valley and water views, is the signature feature of this accommodation. It's perfect for coffee and tea in the morning, reading and relaxing in the sun during the day, as well as drinks and dining in the evening.
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This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
About the area
St. John
Upper Carolina, a neighbourhood in St. John, is home to this holiday home. While the natural beauty of Virgin Islands National Park and Trunk Bay can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore Tortola Cruise Ship Port.
Snorkelling, power boating and sailing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking nearby.
Virgin Islands National Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
Ajax Peak - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Emmaus Moravian Church - 2 min drive - 2.1 km
Cinnamon Bay Beach - 18 min drive - 9.9 km
Trunk Bay - 23 min drive - 10.7 km
Getting around
St. Thomas (SPB-St. Thomas Seaplane Base) - 79 min drive
Restaurants
Sebastian’s Seaside Grill
Skinny Legs - 4 min drive
Shambles - 18 min drive
Trunk Bay Beach Bar - 22 min drive
Maho Crossroads - 9 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Verandah-style Living Overlooking Coral Bay pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Verandah-style Living Overlooking Coral Bay?
As of 7 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Verandah-style Living Overlooking Coral Bay on 11 May 2026 start from £222, 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 at Verandah-style Living Overlooking Coral Bay?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Verandah-style Living Overlooking Coral Bay?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Verandah-style Living Overlooking Coral Bay?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Verandah-style Living Overlooking Coral Bay located?
Located in Upper Carolina, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Ajax Peak and Virgin Islands National Park. Emmaus Moravian Church and Hurricane Hole are also within 3 miles (5 km).
Reviews
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Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Absolutely fantastic stay! Loved staying near Cruz Bay on the other side of the island. Listing is exactly as described and definitely worth the cost. All amenities were greatly appreciated.
This home was beautiful and the view incredible. Sahra and Jp were helpful with any questions. Location was perfect to access many of the beaches. The owners answered all our questions prior to arriving and made our first visit to St. John an easy one. Looking to make a return to the island in the future and would love to stay at this location again. Thank you!
A beautiful villa in an incredible location with personable, detail oriented caretakers who answered every question and made us feel at home. Full amenities and every comfort to make vacation easy and relaxing.
Centrally located to all the great beaches. A view of Coral Bay and the property is landscaped beautifully. The inside has everything you need for a perfect vacation. We highly recommend this place. we will be back.
We were looking for a villa that gave us an easy drive to both the north shore beaches while being closer to Coral Bay. This villa was great for that and so well equipped for our stay. Communication with our hosts and property managers was great and the views were excellent.
Coral Bay visible from porch. Beautiful flowers and palms. Manager very helpful. Kitchen had everything we needed. Nice indoor shower. Outdoor shower good for easing off sand from the beach. Hit all the boxes. Normally my first box to be checked would be a hot tub or pool. But chose this property because of washer and dryer. Would definitely stay here again. Paved drive all the way to the villa with no steep climbs
We loved everything about our stay at Aqua Villa and look forward to returning in the future. Every detail was perfect. The owners Chris & George were wonderfully helpful with where to go and what adventures to take.
The property was beautiful and was perfect for relaxing on the veranda after a long day of beach hunting and snorkeling. We enjoyed the house and porch as much as the beaches.Very well appointed and the on site property managers were very helpful.
Everything was as expected, plus the bed and pillows were so comfortable. The expansive louvered windows and doors allowed wonderful breezes to circulate. The decor was beautiful and the manager top-notch. We hope to book again!
We had a great time at Aqua Villa! Chris, the owner, as well as the property managers, were responsive and helpful. The place itself had everything we wanted for our vacation: a beautiful view, a well-equipped kitchen for preparing meals, plenty of beach accessories for enjoying the sand, and of course, lovable Fiona, the furry feline concierge.
Enjoyed the beautiful beaches and snorkeling near the house and a few of the restaurants. Kitchen was well stocked so it was easy to cook at the house and enjoy sunrise and sunsets on the big deck. The owner is very friendly and the house Managers JP and Sarah are very hospitable!
Brief, but we thoroughly enjoyed St. John and our 3-night stay in this home. Can’t say enough about the responsiveness of the owner (offering general trip help when throwing this together so quickly) as well as the property manager once we arrived, with tips about the area. The views from the deck/porch are just as pictured. The home had everything we needed, and the beach accessories were a great bonus. I’d love to stay again!
Beautifully decorated…as soon as you walk into the airy, sunlit space, your whole being says “Ahhhh,” and relaxes. Great location, and the hosts are very helpful with tips on where to go and what to do. On the deck, you’re surrounded by trees and birdsongs, with a lovely view of the water. Sooooo nice!
Beautiful home with an even more beautiful view! Even better than the pictures. We stayed here for the first half of our honeymoon. The property manager Sarah was very helpful in giving us recommendations on the best places to go on the island making our trip that much better. Great way to start our vacation! Definitely recommend!
The view from this property is exceptional. Unfortunately we were feeling very low energy and this forced us to stay at the house. Very enjoyable. Sarah & JP were very attentive and responsive. Nice to have coolers, beach chairs and snorkeling equipment to borrow. We left USVI at 80F and arrived ten hours later to Wisconsin at minus 10 F. Yeah, wanna go back ASAP and again stay in this property.
Great spot overlooking Coral Bay. Beautifully appointed - you go for the veranda and stay for the interior woodwork. Christopher was extremely helpful when we had difficulty locating the house in the dark, which was the only hiccup in the whole trip. We had an extremely aggressive plan of hiking, snorkling, sailing, etc at all hours, and ended up cutting some of it just to enjoy the great views and peace of the house. Highly recommended
Robert P.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Nov 2021
When we started the daunting task of rebuilding our house, after a tornado embedded in Hurricane Irma raced up our hillside and took out seven houses in a straight line, we vowed to build it back stronger. We want to never have to live through this difficult reconstruction process again.
We also decided to rebuild a more beautiful house as well, with appointments that not only delight us, but give our guests a premium experience.
I designed all of the interior finishes in the house and self-performed most of the installation, including all of the millwork and painting.
So, this review is particularly special to me. And I hope that more of our guests feel the same about the quality of our interior appointments.
We came for our anniversary and fell in love with St John! It took us a bit to find the house, but I called Chris and he walked us through the turns. The view was amazing and listening to the birds and frogs was peaceful. The ride to Cruz Bay wasn’t bad and by the end of the week we basically knew our way around. Thank you google maps! Thank you Chris for sharing your beautiful home with us.
Aqua Villa is gorgeous! It has a feeling of home but my home is certainly not as nice! I loved the evenings, listening to the night music of the insects buzzing and the beautiful landscape lighting. It was magical. Some may want to stay out at the bars but why, when you can come home to amazing views of Coral Bay and have a cocktail on the deck overlooking the bay and houses dotting the hillsides!
anna h.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 20 May 2022
I love when our guests have exactly the same experience at the house that we have when we are there.
And what makes Anna's review particularly satisfying is that she now owns one of those lovely houses across the valley from us, dotting the hillside.
Welcome to the Coral Bay community, dear friend.
I was in a bit of a state upon arrival. Don't recommend night arrival after a long day of travel. Probably poor planning on our part. Sarah greeted us and gave many recommendations. Very well decorated and equipped VRBO. Loved coffee on the porches/decks, beautiful sites and sounds. Sarah and JP were helpful, friendly and respectful of our privacy.
St. John takes a bit of extra effort to reach as does the Aqua Villa - but that’s exactly the point. Perched above Coral Bay, my wife and I enjoyed the picturesque views from the verandah. We quickly fell into a routine of waking up with the early sunrise, breakfast on the verandah, enjoying the aquamarine waters while “beach hopping,” lunch at Skinny Legs, more explorations, followed by supper back at the house - and repeat.Christopher, the owner was very helpful and accommodating. Communication with Christopher and property managers Sarah and JP before and during our stay was always prompt. Their efforts really make a difference between a great experience and an outstanding one. Thank you all.
My family and I absolutely loved our stay at Aqua Villa. We’ve been to St. John many times, but this is the first time we’ve stayed on the east side of the island. I much much preferred staying here, perched up in the hills with a beautiful view of coral bay to staying in Cruz bay. We were extremely comfortable in the villa - the renovation is so nicely done - but the highlight is the delightful wraparound deck. It was so lovely to have this zen space to come chill on after a day exploring the island. There are incredible plantings all around the house, which plant lovers will appreciate. The giant banana plants adjacent to the deck make you feel like you’re really in a tropical paradise. Going into coral bay for dinner was a nice option, as was cooking at home. The house is well stocked with beach gear, including tons of snorkel stuff (I hadn’t seen that listed, so I had already rented in Cruz bay). Overall wonderful and we would love to come stay again.
Kim L.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Tracey L.
10 Apr 2014
Excellent Property- Great Views of Coral Bay
We travel often using VRBO, and I will say this was by far our favorite. The house is well appointed with top of the line amenities to include all the comforts of home. Aqua Villa is perched in Upper Carolina overlooking Coral Bay, and the trade winds blowing through the house lulled us to sleep at night. The kitchen has all appliances to cook with, and a grill is just outside our door. We planned on cooking, stocked up at the market in Cruz Bay...but the food in St. John was so amazing that we spent the week exploring a different restaurant each night. Our favorite was Sweet Plantains. We just can't say enough good things about Chris the owner who took great care in making sure our experience was great, and the on-site host Sarah who is very friendly and gave us some great ideas on different beaches to visit and activities to do while on the island. We miss it already, and plan on coming back. Thanks again for a great vacation!
Tracey L.
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Dec 2020
I'm always delighted when we hear back from our guests and they tell us about some of the aspects of the house that particularly suited them. It not only affirms the choices we made when we set the house up, but also reminds us that we're in the guest business with this house. Sure, we use it ourselves, but we decided to place the house in the weekly rental market specifically because we want to be in this sector of the hospitality business. Owning and operating a house on a rock in the middle of the ocean is not any easy venture. But, hearing how much our guests enjoyed their stay with us and their magical time on "the beautiful island" pays it forward for us every time.
About the host
Hosted by Christopher Conboy Jr.
We rented villas in St. John for ten years before we bought our house, so we are keenly aware of what makes a great rental experience. We both work in design and construction in the hotel industry and we put that expertise to work in making this house a comfortable, tastefully-appointed, smart, weekly accommodation.
Why they chose this property
After renting in Cruz Bay, Bordeaux Mountain, Gifft Hill and Coral Bay, we found that Upper Carolina in Coral Bay affords us the best location for our annual vacations on St. John. A quick check of the prevailing winds in the morning allows us to get to the best snorkeling spots on the North Shore, East End or South Shore in less than 15 minutes for our first two-hour swim of the day. I can also get to the Leinster Bay running loop (the best place to run in the morning) in exactly seven minutes, from the house to the Annaberg parking lot. Which makes an early morning run that much more enjoyable.
What makes this property unique
This accommodation is all about the space. There's plenty of it for a one-bedroom listing. When you open the door, we want you to love the big, breezy, eat-in kitchen, the comfortable verandah, the lovely furnishings and the terrific valley and Coral Bay views. We have off-street parking directly in front of the house which is extremely rare for St. John rental properties. And, because the house is located in the desirable enclave of Upper Carolina, the road to the house is paved concrete with constant maintenance from our homeowners association. It's even level and long enough for a meaningful stroll under the stars after dinner--a pleasant surprise to all of our guests.
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