Forts Cove ~ Private beachfront villa with pool

In 1718 the Danes arrived on St John and settled in Coral Bay where they built a Fort and a Battery on the peninsula subsequently named Fortsberg.

FORTS COVE is a luxury villa located on the tip of the Fortsberg peninsula, a short walk from the original Battery where one can still find the original Danish cannons. The Battery and Fort are listed on the US National Register of Historic Places.

Located 50 feet from the water’s edge with a private coral beach, the villa faces south and is refreshed by the trade winds. The Fortsberg road to the villa driveway is approximately one mile long and is not paved. The private driveway and parking area are all paved. The entire Fortsberg peninsula has eight private homes. There is only one home adjacent to Forts Cove. This house is owner occupied and is not rented. This is a very quiet, peaceful, safe area.

Coral Bay village is approximately two miles from the house. There one can find grocery stores, low key restaurants, like the ever popular Skinny Legs, and an organic farm, Coral Bay Garden Center, featuring delicious Josephine’s Greens. The nearby floating Lime Out restaurant is listed as One of the 20 Greatest Places to Eat by Time Magazine in 2019. Coral Bay was listed in the "Top 10 Places to See Before You Die" by the New York Times in 2016.

FORTS COVE is fully air-conditioned and was extensively renovated in 2019. Tesla Wall recently installed with solar back up in case of power outages. The open floor plan kitchen and living area includes handsome Mahogany cabinetry, high end appliances, amenities such as a Vitamix, a Nespresso, a stunning marble island with barstools and a separate dining area with furniture by Palecek. Floors throughout are polished Mahogany. The living area is airy with soaring ceilings, custom furniture by B&B Italia and RH, a Manutti twist rug and beautiful lighting. This opens through large glass and Mahogany doors to a waterfront porch with additional living and dining areas. The view from the main house and porch overlooks the pool, gorgeous lawn and beautiful Coral Bay. FORTS COVE enjoys an extensive art collection featuring St. John artists. Kimberly Boulon (Trunk Bay) oil is featured in the living area as well as a large metal wall sculpture titled Sea Foam. St. John is famous for it's pottery and potters Catherine Perry and Donald Schnell are well represented in this stunning home.

FORTS COVE has three bedrooms. The Master Bedroom is quite large and romantic, with a king size bed and custom furniture including a mother of pearl inlaid desk. Lighting is by Arteriors and Donald Schnell. It has direct access to a private outdoor covered living area. Water views from this bedroom and porch are stunning and private. There are comfortable reading areas inside and out. The master bath has custom teak and nickel faucets with a modern teak double floating vanity, custom mirrors and lighting by Waterworks. A mahogany and glass door leads to a large outdoor shower.

The two other bedrooms are spacious and have custom queen size beds. They are decorated with hand printed fabrics by Les Indiennes for curtains and bedding. All home bedding is high thread count cotton, the pillows are down. Down alternative available upon request. The second, shared bath is newly renovated with specialty lighting (Ann Morris, New York), hand shaped marble countertop and fixtures by Waterworks. The artwork in the bedrooms and baths are watercolors by St. John artists Vicki Rogers, Carolyn Caldwell and Janet Rutnik.

Gardens have been replanted since the hurricanes of 2017. Mature Date Palms, Christmas Palms, Bottle Palms, Coconut Palms and Sea Grape trees surround Forts Cove in addition to many flowering plants. A hedge of fragrant Jasmine grows next to the outdoor lounge area. The landscape and pool have professional landscape lighting and can be enjoyed around the clock. This villa is set on a rare, flat ocean front piece of land and has a perfect barefoot lawn, an amazing place to star gaze at night!

Sugar sand beaches are a 10 to 15 minute car drive away. Haul Over and Salt Pond are two nearby favorite beaches each with world class snorkeling and easy access to the water. Great hiking is nearby as well. The Ram Head, Johnny Horn trail and Brown Bay trail are memorable favorites. The bays and surrounding land are all part of the National Park (including the water!)

FORTS COVE is for those seeking an escape from the demands of 21st century life. It enjoys a world class site with privacy, upscale amenities and modern luxury. Recommended for one or two couples or small family. Children 10+ years of age are welcome.

7 night minimum stay.
*Dates are subject to approval depending on how they fit into the calendar.

Power is provided to St. John via an underground cable from St. Thomas. Our power supply is not always reliable and power outages are not uncommon. They are typically short lived, but can last for a few hours. These outages can happen with or without warning from the island’s power company, known as WAPA. We will do our best to keep you comfortable and informed. Antares strives to make your villa stay as comfortable and trouble free as possible. Please understand that power outages are out of our control. Please note, water will not work during an outage. There are no refunds for power loss.