La Bella Villa (2BR/2BA) Great views, spectacular pool, magical villa!
House in St. John
6 guests · 3 bedrooms · 2 baths
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About this house rental
La Bella Villa is a unique, hand-crafted home made of island stone and masonry. It has a gorgeous view of Coral Bay and of beautiful Bordeaux Mountain. The house itself has all the character and warmth of a traditional Caribbean home, yet it is modern, well equipped, clean, and comfortable. Romantics will adore this picturesque and idyllic home and marvel at the architectural touches. And you will LOVE our magnificent new pool and pool deck!
The house faces Coral Bay: its 12 by 40 foot long covered porch lures you into sitting outside to read, watch the view, talk and simply enjoy comfortable outside living. Each room has a beautiful view and each bedroom is individually appointed with island art and touches. And you’ll love the magnificent mahogany shutters and doors (all fully screened, of course) all around the house.
Behind a Caribbean stone wall and next to the villa, La Bella Villa’s pool deck provides the perfect place for enjoying St. John’s sun and the views of Coral Bay and Bordeaux Mountain. The fresh water outdoor pool has ready access to a shower from the deck area as well as an entrance to the kitchen. With lounge chairs, a table and umbrella for reading by the pool, beach towels, and a nearby gas grill, you have all the comforts for an afternoon in the sun. We also provide beach chairs and a cooler for beach outings.
Opening from the pool deck, the kitchen is a recently installed custom kitchen with a granite counter top. It is modern and fully equipped.
The living room is furnished with traditional Caribbean furniture. With vaulted ceilings, ceiling fans, tiled floors and Caribbean art, it has a relaxing and inviting interior. For your entertainment, a British Colonial-style armoire houses the entertainment center, including a nice collection of movies, CDs, and games for guests’ pleasure.
The beautiful mahogany doors open to the 500 square foot deck with a fabulous view of Coral Bay. The porch has a wooden table which seats 6 for relaxed, al fresco dining. A comfy sofa and wicker rocking chairs make the porch an outdoor living room, cooled by breezes from Coral Bay and by ceiling fans.
La Bella Villa sleeps 4 comfortably in its two bedrooms, and has a queen-sized sleeper sofa in the living room for overflow. Both bedrooms are air conditioned, and the design of the house is such that with bedroom doors open, the living area also is air conditioned. However, you will rarely need to use the A/C.
The master bedroom features a romantic, British Colonial king-sized four-poster bed with luxurious linens, sconce lights above the bed, mahogany closets, a floor mirror, ceiling fans for a comfortable breeze to supplement (or replace) air conditioning, and views through glass/screened doors onto the porch and to Coral Bay itself. The master bath has a full, island style, walk-in tiled shower, footed sink, and comfortable privacy.
The second bedroom features a queen-sized bed as well as palm tree lamps on mahogany night stands. Overlooking the pool and with windows on three sides, this charming bedroom also features luxurious linens, Caribbean art, a ceiling fan for a cool breeze, and mahogany doors and window shutters. Ditto on the air conditioner!
After a day in the pool or at the beach, it is a short drive to one of the many fine or fun restaurants for which St. John is well known, including the famous Skinny Legs, Indigo Grill, Aqua Bistro, Wok on the Beach, and others right in Coral Bay. A 20-minute ride takes you to Cruz Bay which features numerous other great restaurants and more shopping.
Perhaps best of all is the great access to the popular, beautiful North Shore beaches and the opportunity to explore South Shore and East End beaches, which are less frequented.
A variety of birds frequent the immediate area which, depending upon the season, may include the largest hummingbirds you have ever seen, even parrots, and our popular native bird, the little but gorgeous bananaquit. Coral Bay, which is a little more funky and laid back than the Cruz Bay area of St. John, is also known for the island donkeys and goats that wander the streets and occasionally come near the villa. Our very own iguana family lives in the trees off the decks. And the night sounds of the tree frogs will lull you into a deep restful sleep.
Couples and families – adventurers, romantics, or those wanting just to relax -- will adore this picturesque and idyllic villa. We have a 5-day minimum stay.
Keywords: villa
The house faces Coral Bay: its 12 by 40 foot long covered porch lures you into sitting outside to read, watch the view, talk and simply enjoy comfortable outside living. Each room has a beautiful view and each bedroom is individually appointed with island art and touches. And you’ll love the magnificent mahogany shutters and doors (all fully screened, of course) all around the house.
Behind a Caribbean stone wall and next to the villa, La Bella Villa’s pool deck provides the perfect place for enjoying St. John’s sun and the views of Coral Bay and Bordeaux Mountain. The fresh water outdoor pool has ready access to a shower from the deck area as well as an entrance to the kitchen. With lounge chairs, a table and umbrella for reading by the pool, beach towels, and a nearby gas grill, you have all the comforts for an afternoon in the sun. We also provide beach chairs and a cooler for beach outings.
Opening from the pool deck, the kitchen is a recently installed custom kitchen with a granite counter top. It is modern and fully equipped.
The living room is furnished with traditional Caribbean furniture. With vaulted ceilings, ceiling fans, tiled floors and Caribbean art, it has a relaxing and inviting interior. For your entertainment, a British Colonial-style armoire houses the entertainment center, including a nice collection of movies, CDs, and games for guests’ pleasure.
The beautiful mahogany doors open to the 500 square foot deck with a fabulous view of Coral Bay. The porch has a wooden table which seats 6 for relaxed, al fresco dining. A comfy sofa and wicker rocking chairs make the porch an outdoor living room, cooled by breezes from Coral Bay and by ceiling fans.
La Bella Villa sleeps 4 comfortably in its two bedrooms, and has a queen-sized sleeper sofa in the living room for overflow. Both bedrooms are air conditioned, and the design of the house is such that with bedroom doors open, the living area also is air conditioned. However, you will rarely need to use the A/C.
The master bedroom features a romantic, British Colonial king-sized four-poster bed with luxurious linens, sconce lights above the bed, mahogany closets, a floor mirror, ceiling fans for a comfortable breeze to supplement (or replace) air conditioning, and views through glass/screened doors onto the porch and to Coral Bay itself. The master bath has a full, island style, walk-in tiled shower, footed sink, and comfortable privacy.
The second bedroom features a queen-sized bed as well as palm tree lamps on mahogany night stands. Overlooking the pool and with windows on three sides, this charming bedroom also features luxurious linens, Caribbean art, a ceiling fan for a cool breeze, and mahogany doors and window shutters. Ditto on the air conditioner!
After a day in the pool or at the beach, it is a short drive to one of the many fine or fun restaurants for which St. John is well known, including the famous Skinny Legs, Indigo Grill, Aqua Bistro, Wok on the Beach, and others right in Coral Bay. A 20-minute ride takes you to Cruz Bay which features numerous other great restaurants and more shopping.
Perhaps best of all is the great access to the popular, beautiful North Shore beaches and the opportunity to explore South Shore and East End beaches, which are less frequented.
A variety of birds frequent the immediate area which, depending upon the season, may include the largest hummingbirds you have ever seen, even parrots, and our popular native bird, the little but gorgeous bananaquit. Coral Bay, which is a little more funky and laid back than the Cruz Bay area of St. John, is also known for the island donkeys and goats that wander the streets and occasionally come near the villa. Our very own iguana family lives in the trees off the decks. And the night sounds of the tree frogs will lull you into a deep restful sleep.
Couples and families – adventurers, romantics, or those wanting just to relax -- will adore this picturesque and idyllic villa. We have a 5-day minimum stay.
Keywords: villa
Amenities
Pool
Air conditioner
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Garden
Family friendly
Map of St. John
££££
Ratings and reviews
10.0 / 10.0
We are a family of 3 and had a wonderful time staying at La Bella Villa. The front deck provides amazing views, and the private pool was the perfect spot to chill after a long day at the beaches. Communications were were easy, and we felt well taken care of
10.0 / 10.0
This was our 3rd trip to St John and our first time at La Bella Villa. This is our favorite villa! We loved the doors to the balcony, the beautiful views, and great pool! It had everything we needed and very comfortable. Koorine was great and we had no issues at all- hope to be back sooner than later!!!
10.0 / 10.0
My wife and I spent two weeks at this lovely house and wanted to cry on the last day. If you haven’t been to ST. JOHN you need to go. This house is in the perfect spot if you want peace and quiet with a wonderful view. The house has everything you need and the owner was a joy to work with. This is definitely one of our favorite houses we’ve stayed at.
10.0 / 10.0
La Bella Villa is a treasure. We enjoyed every minute of our stay! The view and the porch is what led me to book this villa. And they did not disappoint!!
We will return!
10.0 / 10.0
The villa is close to the grocery and restaurants in Coral Bay, on the quiet side of St John. The spacious porch and pool deck are wonderful for relaxing in the tropical breezes. The kitchen is well stocked if you want to cook and eat in. The driveway access is easy and the location is within easy driving to the North Shore beaches. It’s the perfect place to enjoy paradise!
8.0 / 10.0
This villa was beautiful in every way. Super clean and comfortable. The outdoor shower, ocean view, and pool were just lovely!
Full disclosure: There are annoying nocturnal tree frogs called Coqui frogs that are extremely loud making it difficult to sleep unless you are a deep sleeper. Even a sound machine did not help us. Trying to sleep during day (once frog went to sleep) was also difficult because no shades on windows to block out light. The property description did mention no central air in the living room. I thought it wouldn’t be so bad, but it got extremely hot in that shared space and mosquitoes entered somehow regardless of doors and windows being closed. More shade options in pool area could’ve been appreciated as well. Overall, the space was lovely….just needed a few tweaks to make it more enjoyable- free of noise, bright morning light, and indoor mosquitoes.
10.0 / 10.0
The house is very clean with beautiful views. This was my first time in St. John and I didn't realize how great the location of the villa was for a couple of days until after I had more time to explore. Sarah was amazing to communicate with. For me, there was a learning curve to St. John for a first time visit. If I go back, I would stay at Bella Vista again!
10.0 / 10.0
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here. The views are amazing and the location is fantastic. We found it close enough to Coral Bay to get food and groceries (a quick 5 minute drive), yet tucked away on the hill and very private. The pool was amazing and just what we needed in the afternoons. Communication was great, including suggestions for activities, restaurants, car rentals, etc. We would absolutely stay here again and recommend this beautiful property for your St. John vacation.
10.0 / 10.0
Our family of five loved our stay at Bella Vista.
Waking to the view of the bay every morning was awesome.
Sarah was very helpful throughout the entire process.
The property is perfectly private. The pool is perfect every evening. Top Notch!
10.0 / 10.0
The house is very clean with two air condition very comfortable bedrooms. The views offer from the pool and back porch were stellar. The house comes stock with everything that you may need. The drive to Coral Bay can be a bit challenging, especially at night, but totally doable. Highly recommend. The owner was extremely responsive and even sent us a little calendar ahead of our trip.
10.0 / 10.0
This was my first time in St. John, but won’t be the last. The house is beautiful and the location provides breathtaking views. The large breezy decks, the pool and the comfort of the AC made it for a great experience. The beaches are stunning. We swam with a stingray!! The property is remote and a car is a must. I decided to use a taxi daily instead of driving myself and it was a great decision. Thank you for sharing this beauty with us!
10.0 / 10.0
Really nice house, very "Caribbean" feel. We spent all our time on the deck and at the pool. Hosts were very helpful and communicative. This is on the quieter Coral Bay side of the island. Very steep driveway! (like all the roads on St John). Good access to all the St John attractions.
10.0 / 10.0
Enjoyed some peace and quiet and beautiful views
10.0 / 10.0
Everything was perfect and beautiful. The pool was amazing and the views were breathtaking. Thank you for a wonderful time!
10.0 / 10.0
WOW... this place was amazing! My husband and I stayed here for part of our honeymoon and we wish we could have stayed longer. The house was beautiful, the pool was well kept (and very private!), and we can't say enough of the views from the porch! It was an easy check-in process and management was very responsive. Also, a very quick, 2 min drive down into Coral Bay. We can't wait to come back!
10.0 / 10.0
We had a great time! We loved the Villa and the location in Coral Bay. The view from the porch was spectacular!
10.0 / 10.0
Beautiful property with amenities. We spent every morning on veranda watching the sun rise on Coral Bay and every evening on veranda watching the endless stars. Just a great way to experience St John. Cant wait to go back
10.0 / 10.0
This was our third trip to St. John and definitely our favorite! The location of the house so close to Coral Bay and also the North shore beaches was perfect for us. The outdoor spaces in La Bella Villa were wonderful, coffee on the porch with the view, time around the pool to relax, and back on the covered porch for any rain showers or a little shade. The layout of the house worked well for us and we enjoyed opening the doors to get a cross breeze. We truly appreciated how well stocked La Bella Villa was with chairs, beach towels, coolers, and even beach bags. We are already trying to plan our next trip! Thank you for an amazing vacation!!
10.0 / 10.0
We had a fantastic vacation. The property was wonderful. It was really well stocked for beach excursions(towels,chairs & umbrella). It takes 1-2 days to get used to island roads & driving, after that all is perfect. We cooked in house 2 meals and went out for one. There are lots of great restuarants, but go starving. Everything is on island time! Lol
10.0 / 10.0
This was a vacation we will cherish forever! Thank you Sally and Franz for opening your home to our family. I have never stayed at such an enjoyable VRBO before. We were all very impressed with how clean, comfortable and beautiful your home is. The views, pool and garden were spectacular. We had two small children, my husband, mother and myself staying in your home and we did not feel cramped. I hope we can stay again at your home in the future. St John is a real gem and so is your villa!
10.0 / 10.0
We loved the traditional island feel of the house. The pool was great and the views from the porch were amazing. I hope we get to come back soon!
10.0 / 10.0
Place was clean, views were stunning! Bonus to have AC in the bedrooms because even with the windows/doors open, it was quite humid! Just a short drive to Coral Bay and the restaurants and market. Communication was superb. No complaints!
10.0 / 10.0
The view! Amazing property just off Centerline Road…easy navigation to North Shore beaches and, of course Coral Bay. Loved the outdoor shower and amenities! Cooler, beach chairs, beac towles, etc. The stonework defines the house - big mahogany doors that open to island tradewinds. And the pool…Awesome!
10.0 / 10.0
What an amazing property. We loved the view of Coral Bay. The house was beautiful. The entire family enjoyed the pool and large deck.
I cannot think of a negative thing to say. We would love to return some day.
10.0 / 10.0
Great access to this house with an easy but private location off the road. Makes for a quicker trip to both Coral Bay and Cruz Bay.
The biggest issue with this villa is deciding where to sit outside. After 10 days we never decided on a favorite and split our time with morning coffee in the front overlooking Coral Bay and afternoons on the pool deck. The house has great airflow with the ability to open all the doors around the house making it a nice place to stay in the summer. The pool is set up in an ideal location with a good amount of sunlight and lights in the pool for evening swimming. The appliances are well maintained and the house is stocked with everything you need for cooking. We really liked that the house came with beach chairs/towels/coolers/umbrella. I would say that the outdoor shower is easier to use and recommend that over the indoor shower.
This house worked for our family of four. Originally we had planned to have our kids share the 2nd bedroom but they quickly decided one would stay on the pull out sofa. This was not a problem since we spent most of our time out on the decks.
You can tell this house is well maintained and after 20 years visiting St. John we have finally found the house we will be returning to in the future!
Many thanks for sharing.
10.0 / 10.0
Highlight of Our Trip
The house was exactly as described, wonderful! We couldn’t have asked for a better place to stay on our vacation. It had everything that we needed and the pool was an excellent addition. The entire process was easy from start to finish. Thank you so much for allowing us to enjoy your beautiful home!
10.0 / 10.0
Amazing!
This place is perfect. My husband and I enjoyed the view from the deck. It was so peaceful. The girls loved the pool and the night lights in the pool. The beds were comfortable. The outdoor shower amazing. The air in the bedrooms worked great. No air in the main living room but open all the doors and the breeze is perfection. No need to air and it was a real feel of 95 while we were there. The Mohogany doors were so beautiful. The location is great just 5 mins. to rt. 20 and down to Maho then on to all the great national park beaches. We will definitely be back.
Thank you for sharing you special place with us. We made great memories.
8.0 / 10.0
Great location and view
Great front deck with perfect view. Large swimming pool with plenty of outdoor space & plenty of beach chairs, towels, & coolers. Home is very private, conveniently located to Cruz Bay and multiple beaches. Flat parking area with no stairs to enter villa. Provides initial soap, shampoo & conditioner. Refrigerator & other appliances are new and work well. Kitchen well stocked, even provides a welcome basket. Some items inside the home could use a little TLC. A bit of a mix up on check in with property manager, but everything worked out. Owners are very responsive and helpful.
10.0 / 10.0
Our wonderful stay at La Bella Villa
The Covid-19’s impact was a hurdle to even getting started. What a mess that was. Signature helped us through that, thank goodness. Flight there was good, direct no stops. Car was waiting at St Thomas airport to get to Red hook ferry. Ferry ride to St John was pleasant. The only hitch here was it took longer than expected and our greeter had to make it to another appointment, our rental car was not available as well (my fault). So we had to do a little quick shuffle and get another car rental company, get provisions at the market, catch up with greeter and follow her across the island to our Bella Villa. Arriving at a beautiful front entrance we go through the front door cross to the rear deck and step out to one of the best views you will ever see, Coral Bay bright sky, blue waters full of sleek sail boats. The light warm breeze blowing across our faces we sit down on the cushioned deck furniture and every bit of tension, stress and apprehension leaves, we almost melted with relief.
It only got better from there, great beaches Cinnamon Bay visited first then Trunk Bay followed by Maho. Best snorkeling at Maho (quite calm super clear water) between stays on the beach we would hit Skinny Legs restaurant in Coral bay. Using the rental car to get around was an adventure, my brother drove and he took to the left side without a worry (bunches of switch back curves and all). He is also a great cook so with the well stocked kitchen and all the tools we could possibly need (including a nice Webber gas grill just outside the kitchen door) every evening we ate in was a gourmet dinner on that beautiful deck, subdued lighting and soft cocktail music playing. Night would roll in and we would move to the pool deck and have a drink or two (maybe more). Those pool deck lounges will put you to sleep if you don’t watch it. (they did a time or two)
The calm just rolls over you there. What a place Sarah has put together beautiful in style, comfort and setting. Thank you Jaggars for letting us share your place if for only a week.
10.0 / 10.0
Perfect In Every Way
We just returned after spending three weeks at La Bella Villa in Coral Bay. The pictures posted online of the Villa are completely accurate. We loved the architectural details of the villa and the tasteful furnishings. After three weeks we really felt as though we were home. The Villa was most comfortable and perfect for us in every way. The views were remarkable. It was wonderful to have coffee on the veranda overlooking Coral Bay and to have afternoon refreshments around the pool while viewing the mountains. This was the first time we had stayed on the eastern side of St John. We enjoyed the peace and solitude as well as the convenience of Coral Bay grocery stores and eateries. The Villa was immaculate, well equipped, and exceeded our expectations. The drive to Cruz Bay took approximately 20 minutes. It took about the same amount of time to drive to North shore beaches. All in all we loved our stay. And we look forward to returning to La Bella Villa in the near future. I highly recommend it. My spouse and I loved out time there.
10.0 / 10.0
Perfection
La Bella Villa was a slice of Heaven! Great location, well appointed, private and a gorgeous view! Wish we had booked 2 weeks. Perhaps another time.
10.0 / 10.0
Truly magical spot
We had the most amazing time at La Bella Villa. Our kids loved the pool and the adults enjoyed all the views. The location was close to great restaurants and beaches. Sally and Franz were so accommodating and even let us stay another night when our flight was delayed and we couldn’t get there when scheduled. Can’t reccomend enough!
8.0 / 10.0
Greay house
Really enjoyed our stay. Great house with a beautiful view. The house had everything we needed and Sherrolyn was extremely nice and helpful.
10.0 / 10.0
Very nice house in a convenient quiet location on the Coral Bay side of the Island not too far from the best beaches. Very well run, no glitches or problems.
10.0 / 10.0
Beautiful property
Great experience overall. Villa was beautiful with nice views, nice pool, clean comfortable. Well stocked with everything needed. Great service from management company as we had to negotiate a tropical storm on the way home.
10.0 / 10.0
Great House
We just took our sixth trip to STJ and stayed at La Bella Villa, and it's our new favorite. We would be happy to book it again and will recommend it to friends and family. The major positives:
- Very clean
- Comfortable furniture on the deck and in pool area
- Outdoor shower for rinsing off after the beach
- Bathroom access from pool area (this was great)
- Coolers, beach chairs, towels, and umbrellas available
The owner was very nice and quickly responded to any questions before and during our trip.
It would be nice to have even a small shaded area on the pool deck for those of us who don't like to bake in the sun. Otherwise, I can't think of anything we didn't like about this house.
10.0 / 10.0
Everything about this house was perfection!
The house is absolutely beautiful. It could not have been more perfect for our family of three. The pictures are spot on, although the view is even better in person. The house was so clean, fully stocked with everything you need to make many meals and enjoy them in a lot of different places around the property. The pool was such a nice addition to the vacation and I have already recommended this house to other family and friends who might travel. All parties involved did such a great job answering every and all questions we had before arriving and each person was nicer than the last. Truly a great experience and it was such a relief to pull up to the house and know it was going to be a great vacation!
10.0 / 10.0
Very beautiful. Perfect for two couples
Sally and the gang were very welcoming and we were very grateful to be able to stay at their very lovely house.
We highly recommend this place to anyone
5.0 / 10.0
Sally and the gang were very welcoming and we were very grateful to be able to stay at their very lovely house.We highly recommend this place to anyone
10.0 / 10.0
Perfect stay
Our first time staying in Coral Bay, this place was perfect for us! Such a nice home! Easily accessible from centerline road, you can be at the north shore beaches in 10 minutes! I can’t recommend this villa enough!
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in St. John?
The average price for a rental in St. John is £638 per night. This rental is £96 less expensive than the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at La Bella Villa (2BR/2BA) Great views, spectacular pool, magical villa!. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at La Bella Villa (2BR/2BA) Great views, spectacular pool, magical villa!. Enjoy the water!
Is La Bella Villa (2BR/2BA) Great views, spectacular pool, magical villa! pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at La Bella Villa (2BR/2BA) Great views, spectacular pool, magical villa!?
We found 11 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, and parking.
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