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COUPLES RETREAT, HUGE OCEAN VIEWS, FREE KAYAKS & PADDLE BOARDS
Villa in St. John with kitchen and balcony
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4850 sq ft
Popular amenities
Explore the area
St. John, U.S. Virgin Islands
- Place, Virgin Islands National Park4 min drive
- Place, Cinnamon Bay Beach20 min drive
- Place, Trunk Bay29 min drive
- Airport, St. Thomas (STT-Cyril E. King)74 min drive
Rooms & beds
1 bedroom (sleeps 4)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area
About this property
COUPLES RETREAT, HUGE OCEAN VIEWS, FREE KAYAKS & PADDLE BOARDS
Joy of Life Villa will make you realize how good life is here, overlooking the US and British Virgin Islands, coral reefs and turquoise seas with 180 degree views. This solid stone and masonry home well appointed and surrounded by verdant forest and unsurpassed views. We are fully solar powered, so no power outages! All water is filtered rain water, without chemicals, making your hair and skin as soft as our fresh linens. This villa has a premium memory foam king bed, 1200 sq. foot deck accessible from all rooms, full kitchen, large luxury bathroom with local stone and hardwood features, indoor AND outdoor showers, air conditioning in bedroom, free WiFi, two TV's with Netflix (only) access, beach chairs/towels/snorkel gear, a large gas grill and glass bottom kayaks & paddle boards waiting for you at the Hansen Bay Beach, where you can paddle to a gourmet taco boat or beautiful coral reefs! Perfect for couples or honeymooners, and also has a sofa bed. Located in Coral Bay, 2 minutes to restaurants and 15 minutes to major beaches on North Shore, 10 to Salt Pond Bay. Concierge service always complimentary; we help you find excursions and recommend dining and activity customized for YOU.
A standard rental Jeep with 4WD is required for our VERY STEEP hill in case of rain, and for the mountainous terrain of St. John (most local rentals are Jeeps). We advise renting Jeeps on St. John rather than on St. Thomas due to unreliable car barge schedules. You can take the "people ferry" over on the hour.
This rental and all amenities are on the entire main level of Joy of Life Villa and your privacy is paramount.
We rent to mature couples seeking a tranquil, comfortable and romantic getaway.
SEE OUR MANY 5-STAR REVIEWS!
Thanks for considering Joy of Life Villa for your St. John vacation!
A standard rental Jeep with 4WD is required for our VERY STEEP hill in case of rain, and for the mountainous terrain of St. John (most local rentals are Jeeps). We advise renting Jeeps on St. John rather than on St. Thomas due to unreliable car barge schedules. You can take the "people ferry" over on the hour.
This rental and all amenities are on the entire main level of Joy of Life Villa and your privacy is paramount.
We rent to mature couples seeking a tranquil, comfortable and romantic getaway.
SEE OUR MANY 5-STAR REVIEWS!
Thanks for considering Joy of Life Villa for your St. John vacation!
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Adults only
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 9 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
Smoking
Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Smoking outside on the deck is okay.
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights
Wash dishes and leave in dish drainer.
Take recycling out with trash to Coral Bay dumpster area.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property, but there are gas appliances; 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
We should mention
A car is required for transport to and from this property
About the area
St. John
Located in Estate Freemans Ground, a neighbourhood in St. John, this villa is in the mountains and by the sea. 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.
Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
St. John, U.S. Virgin Islands
What's nearby
- Johnson Bay - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
- Virgin Islands National Park - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
- Maho Beach - 11 min drive - 6.4 km
- Cinnamon Bay Beach - 20 min drive - 10.2 km
- Trunk Bay - 29 min drive - 11.3 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Admiral’s Bar
- Skinny Legs - 5 min drive
- The Windmill Bar - 20 min drive
- Johnny Lime - 3 min drive
- Shambles - 20 min drive
Frequently asked questions
About the host
Hosted by Karen Vahling
Growing up in Illinois and the midwest, 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.
Why they chose this property
I fell in love with St. John 30 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 property unique
This property is unique because it is on a large parcel of land (2 acres) 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! An additional king bed unit is available, with it's own separate parking, elevation 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.
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