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Reviews
9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 61202 sq ft
Popular amenities
Explore the area

St. John
- Place, Hansen Bay Beach1 min walk
- Place, Virgin Islands National Park12 min walk
- Place, Virgin Islands Coral Reef National Monument13 min walk
- Airport, St. Thomas (STT-Cyril E. King)89 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
Upper Deck and Living Room
1 Double Sofa Bed
2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom
Bathroom 1
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo
Bathroom 2
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Outdoor shower
Bathroom 2.5
Soap · Toilet
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Gorgeous View, Beach Access, Swimming Pool, Kayaks, Quiet Privacy - the East End
Want to get away from it all? Spend some days at a retreat away from it all?The East End of St. John is that special place to do it!
Come enjoy what Long Bay Getaway Retreat has in store for you, your special someone, and your whole family!
This lovely cottage retreat is nestled on the quiet and uncrowded East End of St. John in the Privateer Bay community. We invite couples seeking a private, natural, relaxing location with space to stretch out, small families looking for a safe and wild home base with easy private beach access, or two couples (or small group of friends) looking to share the fun and the cost (deals for 7 day stays or monthly). This 2 bedroom, 2.5 bathroom cottage (+ fun outdoor shower) has everything you need to get lost in your vacation away from any busy-ness. Long Bay Getaway Retreat has everything for you: a nicely stocked kitchen, air conditioned bedrooms, comfortable furnishings, an intimate and colorfully night-lit private pool, fast internet, lovely native fruit trees and plants, abundant wildlife, and the unending peace you need to enjoy a planned or unplanned retreat. We even have an acoustic guitar to learn or play your favorite accompanying music! With few neighbors except the animals, the East End is yours for a private, quiet retreat to unwind and get away from every worry.
If you choose to leave this beautiful home and explore St. John, you are still less than a half hour drive from the famous North side beaches including Trunk Bay, Maho Bay, Cinnamon Bay, and Hawksnest Beach. Or you can stay and relax at one of the secret top beaches near us, including Hansen Bay. As a guest at Long Bay Getaway, you also have private access to the secluded beach at Long Bay which is 500 steps from our property. The snorkeling is superb (turtles, fish, squid, Pelican Rock, etc) and we have our nice kayak down by the water for your personal use - just carry our paddle down and bring it back up.
There are wonderful old St. John type island amenities near the property, including Sloop Jones' shop just three houses away for one-of-a-kind clothing and art and the local East End families at Hansen Bay and nearby beaches. The East End is the "other side" of St. John - quiet, natural, private, incredible sunsets by the pool, yoga on the pool deck, grilling on the upper deck, and deep star gazing in the natural dark of this secluded retreat area.
If you prefer natural peace and solitude, you will love this part of the island! Long Bay Getaway is designed to be a retreat type space on this special, magic part of the island and our owner family can help you plan an actual retreat experience with music, movement, spiritual engagement, or vigorous healthy activity. Or just come and live here on this part of the island for a larger number of days with our reasonable pricing and long stay deals.
We stay personally throughout the year and have amazing staff and friends doing retreats all the time - join the Long Bay Getaway Retreat community!
Come enjoy what Long Bay Getaway Retreat has in store for you, your special someone, and your whole family!
This lovely cottage retreat is nestled on the quiet and uncrowded East End of St. John in the Privateer Bay community. We invite couples seeking a private, natural, relaxing location with space to stretch out, small families looking for a safe and wild home base with easy private beach access, or two couples (or small group of friends) looking to share the fun and the cost (deals for 7 day stays or monthly). This 2 bedroom, 2.5 bathroom cottage (+ fun outdoor shower) has everything you need to get lost in your vacation away from any busy-ness. Long Bay Getaway Retreat has everything for you: a nicely stocked kitchen, air conditioned bedrooms, comfortable furnishings, an intimate and colorfully night-lit private pool, fast internet, lovely native fruit trees and plants, abundant wildlife, and the unending peace you need to enjoy a planned or unplanned retreat. We even have an acoustic guitar to learn or play your favorite accompanying music! With few neighbors except the animals, the East End is yours for a private, quiet retreat to unwind and get away from every worry.
If you choose to leave this beautiful home and explore St. John, you are still less than a half hour drive from the famous North side beaches including Trunk Bay, Maho Bay, Cinnamon Bay, and Hawksnest Beach. Or you can stay and relax at one of the secret top beaches near us, including Hansen Bay. As a guest at Long Bay Getaway, you also have private access to the secluded beach at Long Bay which is 500 steps from our property. The snorkeling is superb (turtles, fish, squid, Pelican Rock, etc) and we have our nice kayak down by the water for your personal use - just carry our paddle down and bring it back up.
There are wonderful old St. John type island amenities near the property, including Sloop Jones' shop just three houses away for one-of-a-kind clothing and art and the local East End families at Hansen Bay and nearby beaches. The East End is the "other side" of St. John - quiet, natural, private, incredible sunsets by the pool, yoga on the pool deck, grilling on the upper deck, and deep star gazing in the natural dark of this secluded retreat area.
If you prefer natural peace and solitude, you will love this part of the island! Long Bay Getaway is designed to be a retreat type space on this special, magic part of the island and our owner family can help you plan an actual retreat experience with music, movement, spiritual engagement, or vigorous healthy activity. Or just come and live here on this part of the island for a larger number of days with our reasonable pricing and long stay deals.
We stay personally throughout the year and have amazing staff and friends doing retreats all the time - join the Long Bay Getaway Retreat community!
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Amenities
Pool
Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Children allowed. Note the stone steps and a pool.
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Please take all trash with you to the dumpsters throughout your stay and when you leave - especially food scraps.
Please turn off all electrical items and lights.
Make sure to close the gate well so the goats don’t wander in and around.
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 are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
A car is required for transport to and from this property
About the area
St. John
Located in St. John, this holiday home is in the mountains and near the beach. 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.
Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

St. John
What's nearby
- Hansen Bay Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
- Virgin Islands National Park - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
- Virgin Islands Coral Reef National Monument - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
- Long Bay - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
- Privateer Bay - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Sebastian’s Seaside Grill
- Banana's Bar & Grill
- Omar’s Dockside
- Paradise Club Lounge Bar & Restaurant
- Myetts Garden & Grill
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Cleanliness
8.6/10
Amenities
8.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.8/10
Check-in
9.6/10
Communication
9.8/10
Location
9.6/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
1 Dec, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2025
10/10 Excellent
Ashley A.
4 Jan, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy




Ashley A.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2025
10/10 Excellent
Kevin S.
23 Dec, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy




Kevin S.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
10/10 Excellent
Jay C.
1 Nov, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy




Jay C.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
10/10 Excellent
Austin H.
22 Sept, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Austin H.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025
10/10 Excellent
Anna R.
25 Mar, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Vacation Spot
Anna R.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Ashley M.
22 Feb, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A wonderful stay!
Ashley M.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
10/10 Excellent
Crystal B.
2 Jul, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Best beach vacation
Crystal B.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Jennifer W.
2 Jan, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Christmas vacation
Jennifer W.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023
10/10 Excellent
Ashleigh R.
20 Feb, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing Stay
Ashleigh R.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023
10/10 Excellent
Chris B.
9 Aug, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
East End Is Quiet Paradise
Chris B.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
STACY A.
6 Mar, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
East End Bliss
STACY A.
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2025
8/10 Good
Larry V.
19 Jan, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Serene paradise.
Larry V.
Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2024
8/10 Good
Jessica K.
24 Dec, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing spot!
Jessica K.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022
10/10 Excellent
Sara J.
18 Feb, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing and peaceful
Sara J.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025
10/10 Excellent
james j.
28 Apr, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect beach vacation
james j.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
8/10 Good
Nabil
25 Feb, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Nabil
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023
10/10 Excellent
Lynn M.
1 Feb, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome
Lynn M.
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2024
10/10 Excellent
Anthony P.
23 Feb, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful spot, lots of visiting wildlife, private beach was a huge bonus! . The sound of Waves,Love
Anthony P.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024
10/10 Excellent
Danielle W.
2 Mar, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Paradise
Danielle W.
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2024
10/10 Excellent
Michelle C.
26 Feb, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful
Michelle C.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024
10/10 Excellent
Sandy O.
1 Jun, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing View
Sandy O.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Larry V.
2 Feb, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Long Bay Getaway
Larry V.
Stayed 21 nights in Jan 2023
10/10 Excellent
sandra m., Santa Fe
27 Mar, 2019
JUST THE PERFECT LOCATION
sandra m.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019
10/10 Excellent
Michele
28 Jun, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Michele
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
About the host
Hosted by Ken Steorts
Hi, Ken here to help you enjoy your stay! I am available to respond to your needs. We are a family of four with two grown boys and we're from Memphis, Tennessee. We also travel our fifth family member, Joy's brother Isaac. Three of us are musicians and we all love Memphis music - classic soul, blues, rock, and folk music. We're educators, social workers, servers, and event people, but on St. John, we're beachy and hikey and divey - we LOVE nature!
Why they chose this property
We fell in love with this home when we stayed here a few years ago and have made it our special place - quiet, secluded, adventurous, yet still easily accessible, our family loves Long Bay Getaway for the calming pool, amazing views, dark nights, nice grill, musical instruments, large decks, outdoor dining, and just sweeping views of greater Coral Bay.
What makes this property unique
Hanging on the side of the pool watching the sun set in the west mountains, dining on the deck as the sun rises across the mountain behind us, the jeep drive out to the East End complete with deer, donkeys, and goats (they make us laugh), all make Long Bay Getaway particularly relaxing - away from everything yet easy to just go into town too.
You will also enjoy meeting "Chippie" the Pearl-Eyed Thrasher who just wants a bite of your snack.
You will also enjoy meeting "Chippie" the Pearl-Eyed Thrasher who just wants a bite of your snack.
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