Cute Studio Cottage with awesome views and away from it all. I spent six nights at this spacious studio, great place to get away from it all. Great place to come back to after a day of swimming and snorkeling. It is in a garden type setting and I loved hearing the frogs sing every night. It had everything that I needed and Gwen the property management lady was awesome! Nice, warm, friendly and very informative. Booking process was easy. Quick deposit return. I could not ask for anything better!
Joan S.
2017 年 5 月に 6 泊滞在
6/10 (普通)
Theresa M.
2021 年 7 月 15 日
良かった点 : チェックイン、ロケーション、掲載情報の正確さ
I wanted to love this place
The apartment is cute with a beautiful view, and has a great location in Coral Bay. However, I experienced a few mishaps during my stay.
Before I arrived I received detailed instructions for the property, which I read in full. However, they did not specifically mention how I would enter the property (ie. key or code). It wasn't a big deal, but when I asked about it, the owner sent me the following:
"I sent you all the instructions about your arrival in the previous email. There is no code to enter the residence. Please read the arrival instructions thoroughly, and let me know if you have any other questions."
I did not feel it was necessary to respond this way to a simple question.
Second, the garbage can in the kitchen was full of trash upon my arrival. I contacted the property manager, but unfortunately no one showed up to take out the trash within 24 hours. I ended up taking it out myself, since I had nowhere to throw my own trash.
Third, the property description advertises that you cannot hear any noise from the unit above. I did not find this to be true. I had a group of six stay above me, and they were quite rowdy the first night, so I could hear everything. My husband could even hear them over Facetime when I spoke to him.
The owner did address this and the noise improved greatly. That said, I could still hear normal movements, like doors and drawers closing and chairs scraping the deck, so I don't find it accurate to say there is no noise at all.
Finally, on one of my last mornings I woke up to a "mahogany bug" in the kitchen sink that was about two inches big. I at this point opted to stay on the other side of the island for my last night because I'd simply had enough.
I do feel like this adorably decorated unit has the potential to offer a lovely escape, but unfortunately that was not my experience.
Theresa M.
2021 年 7 月に 7 泊滞在
10/10 (非常に良い)
Siobhan W.
2021 年 5 月 24 日
良かった点 : 清潔度、チェックイン、コミュニケーション、ロケーション、掲載情報の正確さ
Beautiful stay!
I really appreciated how well they prepared us for the stay. They cared not only about the quality of the property but also about our overall experience on the island! We had everything we needed, and I couldn't get enough of the view.
Siobhan W.
2021 年 5 月に 7 泊滞在
10/10 (非常に良い)
Helen R.
2021 年 4 月 22 日
良かった点 : 清潔度、チェックイン、コミュニケーション、ロケーション、掲載情報の正確さ
Relaxing stay
Lovely place- even better than listed. We would definitely stay again. However before you commit, it is important to know that the owner requires car rental. This made it a much more expensive vacation than we anticipated as rental prices were exorbitant .
Helen R.
10/10 (非常に良い)
Leslie B.
2019 年 8 月 6 日
良かった点 : 清潔度、チェックイン、コミュニケーション、ロケーション、掲載情報の正確さ
Beautiful Home, Breathtaking Views
We just want to say thank-you for opening up your beautiful island home! We spent a week in the lower level of Stonegarden Cottage and highly recommend it. The studio is very comfortable, has everything needed, easy to fix meals in, and has breathtaking views!! Eating outside on the private patio looking down island was just so relaxing. First visit since the storms – the beaches are beautiful and the water clear. Lots of turtles at Maho Crossing. Lime out has amazing tacos. Grouper Reuben at Miss Lucy's was delicious, as was the pizza at St John Brewer's Tap Room. Love Coral Bay side of the island. Pickles in Paradise just closed, other than Miss Lucy’s Sunday Brunch there were no longer breakfast options on Coral Bay side; so plan to either drive to Cruz Bay or eat-in. The road to the villa is paved, the parking space is on a typical island incline; so 4WD required. We can't wait to plan our next trip to St John!!
Leslie B.
10/10 (非常に良い)
Tim B.
2019 年 4 月 6 日
Super Sunrise Cozy Cottage
We loved the place. Great sunrises, and alot of great outdoors living space. Very cozy, and with the tradewinds the AC was not needed. We were fortunate that no one was upstairs during our visit, so we could hang out on the upper deck. We appreciated the cooler, and the beach chairs which we used everyday. On the norm we don't spend much time during the day at our rental but here was a perfect spot to play guitar and read. I'd rent this place again without hesitation. Thank you!
Tim B.
2019 年 3 月に 7 泊滞在
10/10 (非常に良い)
Alice Y.、Washington, DC
2019 年 2 月 24 日
Restful & Relaxing
We very much enjoyed our stay here. It was quiet and peaceful, which was exactly what we were looking for. Every morning, we sat on the balcony to eat our breakfast and enjoy the sea breezes. Having that private outdoor space was really great. Also - the newly renovated bathroom is comfortable and very tastefully designed. We also VERY much appreciated a guide book of St. John. The book gave us detailed information about hikes in the area - without that book, I don't think we would have had such a great time. The place is clean, comfortable, quiet and we LOVED the sea breezes. Thanks again!!
Alice Y.
2019 年 2 月に 5 泊滞在
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10/10 (非常に良い)
David B.
2017 年 4 月 10 日
Stonegarden in Paradise
The lower level of Stonegarden was as advertised. The only thing that could have been better would have been to have the upper level!
The owners and property manager were wonderful. The view is worth everything. The cottage is nicely equipped and the beach accessories were greatly appreciated.
Wonderful location just up the mountain from Coral Bay. Hard to imagine a better place for a reasonable price on St John.
David B.
2017 年 3 月に 7 泊滞在
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10/10 (非常に良い)
Russell J.、
2017 年 4 月 8 日
Very nice spot nice views
The support from the local representative was super
Our only small problem was resetting the wifi after a small blackout which she resolved quickly
We had not been on St John since the early 80's and changes were evident everywhere but not to the beaches and trails. Thank you National Park.
Super choices for eating and groceries in Coral Bay with a truly friendly atmosphere .
LL jeep was great. Our jeep stopped at Love City Market so we took the bus to Salt Pond and Rams Head while they came out quickly and fixed it so we could make a scuba trip in the afternoon.
The rental was very nice with nice furnishings and true St. John history
Thanks for sharing your corner of St John with us.
Russell J.
この口コミは 2017 年以前に投稿されており、内容は検証されていません。
10/10 (非常に良い)
2017 年 4 月 6 日
Above Coral Bay
My wife and I stayed at Stonegarden Cottage, in the lower level for a week. The cottage came as advertised and met my expectations based on the reviews and the pictures. Everything was professionally handled by the owner and the manager both of whom were responsive to our questions and needs. Though, we did not have many needs as everything we needed was provided including a grill with new utensils, a kitchen with everything we needed to cook, and a well appointed bed and bathroom that included a nice shower. They also had good towels and chairs for the beach.
The cottage was perfect for two people. There are two patio areas and a walking path through the gardens. It felt very private and there was a nice breeze so air conditioning was not needed.
The best thing though were the views! What a great site to see every morning and again when we came home later in the day. Stunning! The location above Coral Bay was ideal for us. I would return for another visit and recommend Stonegarden to any couple wanting to stay on the quiet side of the island.
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10/10 (非常に良い)
Rhonda A.
2016 年 12 月 20 日
A relaxing retreat overlooking quiet Coral Bay
I was very fortunate to have had the opportunity to stay in the lower level of Stonegarden Cottage for 3-1/2 months this past summer, and it was exactly what I needed at the time! The grounds and surrounding trails through the woods were quite enchanting and I found many hidden treasures during my wandering, including a secluded sitting area where you can enjoy a tranquil waterfall after recent rains. The hammock located in the back provided the perfect space for reading during the day, or just relaxing and enjoying a glass of wine while listening to the sounds of birds and frogs as evening approached. Coffee is a must out on the deck, where you have a phenomenal view of Coral Bay. The inside space is expertly decorated in a tropical and tasteful manner, and the only maintenance issue I had was promptly addressed by the friendly and experienced staff. I highly recommend Stonegarden Cottage to anyone wishing to have a quiet retreat after exploring the beaches and park trails of St. John.
Rhonda A.
この口コミは 2017 年以前に投稿されており、内容は検証されていません。
10/10 (非常に良い)
Susan K.
2015 年 12 月 31 日
A magical place!
My husband & I spent a week in the lower level Stonegarden Cottage in November. This was our first visit to St. John and I had researched a number of rental options on VRBO before deciding on this little cottage. We definitely made the right choice in staying in this adorable cottage. The setting is idyllic. It's very private, quiet, and such a warm place to return after a long day of exploring the gorgeous beaches. The cottage had every comfort of home. We explored the majority of beaches on the island and we're glad we decided to stay on the quieter east side of St. John. The property manager, Emily, was fabulous in helping us get settled and answering our questions. If you are searching for a secluded & cozy place to stay then Stonegarden Cottage will complete your special time on St. John.
Susan K.
この口コミは 2017 年以前に投稿されており、内容は検証されていません。
10/10 (非常に良い)
Patrick C.
2015 年 7 月 28 日
Perfect from start to finish!
My wife and I spent 8 nights in the lower level of this wonderful house. Everything is exactly as advertised-and more! The view is amazing; we spent every evening on the upper deck. (We were fortunate that the main level was not rented so we got the run of that deck also! ) The constant breeze coming up from coral bay made those evenings very pleasant and bug free. We never turned on the a/c as it was very comfortable at night in the apartment with the windows open. We had everything we needed for our stay- coolers, chairs , dishes and grille etc. As first time visitors to saint John we had lots of questions even though we had done thorough research on the island. From my first phone inquiry to Thia the experience was very smooth. She was very helpful with ideas and pointers for our visit and the whole experience from then through booking and the trip itself was a no problem experience. Their on-site managers, Emily and Anthony are an absolute delight. They gave us spot on recommendations for restaurants, beaches and grocery stores; and were just super pleasant to talk to all around. We already are making plans to rent both levels when we return in a year with friends! If you're fortunate enough to get to visit this jewel of an island i would highly recommend stonegarden cottage. While you're here don't miss aqua bistro, miss Lucy's on jazz night, and shipwreck landing! Oh, and if you want a beach to yourself- put the jeep in 4wd and venture out to great lameshur beach. It's rocky but the snorkeling is great and everyone seems to go on to little lameshur where the ruins are and the beach is sandy. We spent two afternoons there and had it to ourselves 98 percent of the time!
Patrick C.
この口コミは 2017 年以前に投稿されており、内容は検証されていません。
10/10 (非常に良い)
Michael P.
2015 年 1 月 21 日
Fabulous place for 2 people
-The space was cozy, welcoming, and wonderfully equipped with cleaning and cooking essentials, beach accessories. The space was extremely tidy and clean and the property was a lovely little haven in the jungle.
-Communication was quick, friendly, and useful. The property managers were some of the best we've ever encountered and made us feel right at home at St. John. They were a wonderful component of enjoying our stay.
-The grounds were beautiful and well-kept. They were beautiful to walk around and morning strolls to the secluded areas were wonderful.
-We would definitely recommend these accommodations to our friends/couples who are looking for a affordable, welcoming, and beautiful place to stay in St. John.
Michael P.
この口コミは 2017 年以前に投稿されており、内容は検証されていません。
10/10 (非常に良い)
Rob R.
2014 年 10 月 13 日
Breathtaking views from a beautiful and unique island home!
I stayed at the Stonegarden Cottage lower level on Saint John in August 2014 and it was one of the best vacations I've ever had! The home is nestled on a hillside over looking the sailing paradise of Coral Bay with breathtaking views of the U.S. and British Virgin Islands. This part of the island receives steady trade winds year round that are like natural air conditioning!
The home is just gorgeous and unlike some other Island homes it fits in with the natural surroundings of this amazing forested island that is two thirds national park. I stayed in the lower level which is perfect for a single traveler or couple. There is every modern convenience you might and its thoughtfully and tastefully decorated with island art and nautical items from the owners family who are sailors themselves and an important part of the history of the island.
From this home you have access to the most remote and beautiful parts of the island yet you are just minutes from the conveniences and night life of Coral Bay. You never need to leave the property to have a wonderful trip but if you do the world class trails, reefs, and beaches of Saint John will not disappoint!
So book your trip and plan on leaving your cellphone and lap top at home. You will never miss themI When you reluctantly return from your vacation at Stonegarden Cottage you will have a million beautiful pictures and memories etched in your mind!
Rob R.
この口コミは 2017 年以前に投稿されており、内容は検証されていません。
10/10 (非常に良い)
Cate G.
2014 年 6 月 14 日
2nd time we stayed here, Great!
This is the 2nd time we have stayed in the lower level of Stonegarden Cottage. The owners are terrific, helpful and it is clean, well maintained, secluded and quiet. Fully equipped so you don't have to eat out if you just want to stay midst the lust forest. Minutes drive to all the wonderful snorkeling reef beaches. The grounds are lush and lovely. We recommend this place highly for the budget minded who like the quiet and seclusion but quick access to all the wonders of the island!
Cate G.
オーナーについて
オーナー : Thia & Raf Muilenburg, Owner
Raf is a native St. Johnian, who grew up in the quiet village of Coral Bay. Thia came to live on St. John in the early 90's and eventually they met and fell in love. After pursuing careers in California for fourteen years, they returned to their beloved island to live at Stonegarden Cottage from 2009 - 2014 with their two daughters, Missy and Allegra, in order for their children to be closer to their grandparents and to grow up in the wonderful community and natural environment that St. John offers.
この宿泊施設のオーナーになった理由
Buying property on St. John allowed us to pursue our dream of returning to St. John with our children. It took us almost 4 years to bring that dream to fruition, and renting Stonegarden Cottage to travelers in the meantime helped us save the funds necessary for the move. Now that we're back on the mainland, it's great fun to help travelers with accommodations, while lending a hand with travel advice and suggestions for what to do on the island.
この宿泊施設の特徴
Stonegarden Cottage is a unique, mountainside retreat for nature lovers, with a gorgeous view of Coral Bay Harbor and extensive nature trails throughout the surrounding property. The cottage is quiet, safe and private, yet close to Coral Bay village and the VI national park beaches. Cooling tradewinds keep the cottage comfortable all year round. You can enjoy a hike up Bordeaux Mountain from the cottage, just one of many hikes nearby; the cottage is easily accessible from a smooth, paved road.