We just returned from an amazing 10 days in Coral Bay at Bay House. As a family with 2 small children (ages 5 and 4), this home was absolutely perfect for us. We have been coming to STJ for 10 years and this is the first time we stayed on the Coral Bay side, and we would definitely come back to this villa. Facing East, the breezes and views from the house deck are amazing. The house is extremely family-friendly - the bedrooms are contained within the house on the bottom floor and there are high locks on the sliders. Additionally, there is a gate at the top of the stairs and at the pool. We felt very comfortable knowing that the kids simply couldn't wander around. Bugs were minimal (and if you've ever been to STJ you know that bugs are everywhere!). Bay House was immaculate and well-equipped. Everything was in working order (grill, stove, oven, refrigerator, microwave). We did most of our grocery shopping for meats and produce at Starfish Market in Cruz Bay -- there are several markets in Cruz Bay (Lily's, Love City) but I was not happy with their selection of fresh food. We ate home a lot but we did try the restaurant Aqua Bistro, which is right down the hill, and it truly was one of the best meals I have had on STJ. The Tourist Trap has the best grouper sandwich and their tacos are to die for! As for the rest of the house, It may sound silly but the bath and beach towels were nice and thick, heavy quality. The beds were comfortable. The bedrooms could use a heavier curtain to block out the morning sun (we like to sleep in), and the kids didn't like the strong bathroom shower (but we did!). We enjoyed morning, afternoon, and nighttime dips in the pool. Being close to the East End allowed us to explore some of those beaches like Hansen's (Vie's Snack Shack, a cold beer and conch fritters, too!), as well as Salt Pond and Lameshur. We also ventured to the North Shore beaches (Cinnamon, Maho, Hawksnest). While I don't want to rush it, I can't wait for our kids to be able to experience the vast hiking trails that STJ has to offer. Thank you owners for opening your beautiful home to us. Terri, the Property Manager, was very helpful in orienting us to the area. She warmly welcomed us, and called to check in mid-week. She also assisted us immediatly when the stove ran out of propane (The guy who came didn't believe me that the stove had a pilot light and almost burned his arm off when he figured it out because he had left the burner on. An interesting sight!)