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Peaceful, luxury villa with breathtaking views of Coral Bay and the BVIs

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Coral Bay Vista
View of Coral Bay
Interior
Bed and Bath view

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1+ bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Balcony
  • Internet access
  • Balcony or patio

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 1

Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Peaceful, luxury villa with breathtaking views of Coral Bay and the BVIs

Coral Bay Vista was hand-crafted by award-winning artisans Doug White, who flew to Guatemala to hand-pick the trees to mill for the home, and Dave Carlson, and the home is truly a work of art. It is a gorgeous high-end studio made in the traditional Caribbean style from Guatemalan hardwoods and stone and seashell walls. It has expansive views of Coral Bay and beyond to the British Virgin Islands.

You’ll find the interior decorated with original art. There is also a Pottery Barn queen sleeper sofa that is very comfortable, allowing accommodations for four. The owner lives in a suite below the villa, and is available at a moment’s notice for advice on where to go and what to do.

The kitchen has beautiful mahogany cabinets and granite countertops, and you’ll find everything you need for cooking and fine dining indoors or out. Note that there is a gas cooktop in the kitchen, but no oven. There is also a high end outdoor kitchen with a DCS grill and a firepit on the patio. The villa is designed to capture the constant trade winds that cool the house, assuring you’ll be comfortable night and day. Enjoy a tropical drink or glass of wine on the covered deck and dine alfresco on the teak outdoor dining table. There are two chaises and seating on the deck and patio.

The bath has stone and seashell walls and an indoor shower, and you can also enjoy an outdoor shower with the water flowing from a conch shell.
We have all the amenities of home including Roku TV, wireless internet, and an ipod connected sound system, though we think you’ll prefer to listen to the bananaquits and chorus of treefrogs.

The gardens are home to mature banana, papaya and guavaberry trees and pineapples. The kitchen garden boasts native herbs including thyme, oregano and rosemary.

The wonderful restaurants and shops of Coral Bay are just 2 minutes down Costanza Road, rt. 108, and you can be at the renowned north shore beaches, Maho Bay, or the Annaberg Sugar Mill ruins in just ten minutes.

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About the area

St. John

Lower Carolina, a neighbourhood in St. John, is home to this cottage. While the natural beauty of Virgin Islands National Park and Cinnamon Bay Beach can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore Tortola Cruise Ship Port.
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St. John

What's nearby

  • Virgin Islands National Park - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Emmaus Moravian Church - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Ajax Peak - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Trunk Bay - 25 min drive - 12.8 km
  • Cruz Bay Beach - 28 min drive - 16.8 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Sebastian’s Seaside Grill
  • ‪Skinny Legs - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Shambles - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Trunk Bay Beach Bar - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Maho Crossroads - ‬9 min drive

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 52 out of 56 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 56 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 56 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 56 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 56 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

John N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved coffee on the deck watching the sunrise over Coral Bay. Well appointed designer villa, from the red dishes to the unique and fun artwork. Had a great stay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael Q.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved relaxing on the spacious and well appointed deck while taking in the beautiful views of Coral Bay.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ken M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home and location. The views of Coral Bay are breathtaking.
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Juliane N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely beautiful rental with amazing views. Everything was spotless, and Kris, the owner, gave us wonderful recommendations. We’d love to stay here again!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

corie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Fantabulous view/location. Mornings and evenings on the deck, watching the sun come up or a squall pass by, accompanied by the chorus of local animals (birds, goats, chickens and other chirpers and peppers). Nicely removed from the hectic part of the island but still easy access to trails, beaches, and snorkeling - which is what we were there for!
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Regina R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing views, quaint and wonderful outdoor space. Kris was very responsive and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tommie H.

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

Lovely Location

Great quiet serene location in Coral Bay!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jared H.

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

Excellent place

Excellent place. Is peaceful and quiet towards Salt pond.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 2 May, 2024
We loved hosting Jared and his wife. They left the place in fantastic shape!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy D.

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

Beautiful

Amazing home. Love staying here. Kris is great. Looking forward to many more visits
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin M.

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

Honeymooners

Kris was an excellent host and the property felt like a perfect "home away from home".
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bill W.

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

Wonderful view!

Place was great. Kris is wonderful. Highly recommend.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

WARREN

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
It was the most beautiful, comfortable, and relaxing stay we have ever had. The hosts were awesome and helped us navigate the island and enhanced our stay in so many ways we could never repay. We wanted to stay on the veranda forever just taking in the magnificent view.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeanne M.

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

Coral Bay Gem

Beautiful setting, gorgeous architect designed bungalow, central to all things we llove- hiking, snorkeling kayaking etc.Kris was an amazing host in every way!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thorry S.

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

Carribean paradise

Unique and magical place with wonderful owners. They gave sound recommendations and the view was stupendous.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pete P.

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

Hidden jewel!

Beautiful and private. Kristin was
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alain T.

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

Cozy home with a view

We rented a wonderful villa built with really nice woodwork and stonework. The owners were very helpful and provided great directions, among other things. The house was nicely furnished with all the amenities we needed. It secluded up on a hillside overlooking Coral bay. We would recommend it highly.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Catherine N.

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

Lovely experience

We had such a great stay in St. John. The property is conveniently located to several great restaurants and bars in Coral Bay. It is peaceful and quiet with an amazing view. Kris was easy to work with and provided several great recommendations.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Jan, 2023
Thanks so much! Glad you enjoyed it! We’d love to have you back any time.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary Anne M.

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

Coral Bay Gem

This is a lovely cottage, nestled in the hills overlooking beautiful Coral Bay and the BVI’s. If you’re looking for a quiet, peaceful getaway, this is the one for you. We left the doors and windows open all night to capture the breezes without a worry. The long porch is perfect for watching a sunset and the moon rise over the BVI’s. A jeep rental is a must as the roads are hilly.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ryan S.

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

Paradise!

We had the most memorable stay here for our anniversary. The home has such a beautiful setting and the wood and stone work throughout embodies everything Caribbean. The kitchen was well stocked. Kris was easy to communicate with. We would definitely recommend this vacation home to others looking for a little slice of Heaven in paradise.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jill D.

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

In the Hills of Coral Bay

The stay was good. Lindsay was awesome and gave us ideas on where to go, best groceries, made sure we were doing ok and even brought us up some Lobster Tortellini he made. The view is amazing. Def need a Jeep due to steep driveway and roads. Be aware that there is no AC but lots of nice fans and the breeze was great 6/9 days. We had a nice visit here and a loved the locals.
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul M V.

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

Perfect — and sad to leave

We had an amazing stay. The host was generous and the property was perfect. The apartment was so well-appointed — bright, comfortable and with beautiful views, everything you need. It has easy access to everything and is the perfect place to rewind, morning, noon or night. The pictures capture everything. The host was also very responsive. We will be back.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nancy H.

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

Our happy place!

This is our second time being here and it feels like we're coming to our second home. It is such a calming and beautiful place. Not to mention absolutely stunning with the woodwork. Kris is the most gracious host and now feels like family to us. We will be coming back here to find our sanctuary and happy place as much as we can! Thank you for this beautiful gem.. as well as your kind heart ❤️
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Aug, 2022
Love you guys! Glad you had a bit of respite from your duties at home. Well deserved.
Verified

8/10 Good

John S.

Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful cottage

This exquisite cottage is a treat for the eyes, designed in a beautiful style of outstanding quality. We were fortunate to have had three nights here. We lost our cell service and had some difficulty locating the property; it would help to have the name from the driveway sign listed as the title, as we drove past it several times. It could have been cleaner on our arrival, but it appears to be kept up well in general. Lovely views and furnishings.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristen B.

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

Fantastic view!

This charming villa overlooks Coral Bay, so the sunrises are spectacular. The driveway is steep and there are stairs leading down to the cabin, but this seemed pretty common for most properties on the island. The beaches are a short distance to drive, so a rent car is definitely advised. Our host provided us with beach chairs, a cooler, and anything else we needed for our stay. There were only a couple of places to eat in Coral Bay, but we enjoyed the quiet, relaxed atmosphere. This property was everything we hoped for.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thomas L.

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

A gorgeous home with a view to match!

We had a wonderful stay at this one of a kind house! The interior and exterior decor, such as conch shells built into the shower walls and outdoor steps added to the beauty of the house. The kitchen was well equipped for cooking as well as having appropriate glasses and dishes. The view of Coral Bay and the BVI was breathtaking and the sunrises were beautiful. Eating breakfast on the deck while watching the sun rise over Coral Bay was amazing. Kris was helpful in giving tips for eating out, getting groceries, and where to go for snorkeling and hiking in Virgin Islands National Park.The driveway is quite steep (Kris gave guidance on backing out of the driveway) and there are stairs to get to the house. We highly recommend this beautiful one of a kind house (and helpful host) unless you have significant issues with stairs.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
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