Gorgeous View, Beach Access, Swimming Pool, Kayaks, Quiet Privacy - the East End

Outdoor pool
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Interior
Property grounds
Outdoor dining
9.6 / 10.0
Outstanding(95 Ratings)

House in St. John

6 guests · 3 bedrooms · 3 baths

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
Well priced for this locationProperty prices in this area are generally higher

About this house rental

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!

Amenities

Pool
Air conditioner
Pets allowed
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Balcony or Patio
TV
Garden
Family friendly

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Ratings and reviews

9.6 / 10.0
Outstanding(95 Ratings)
10.0 / 10.0
Jul 2024
Our yearly visit to St. John was peaceful and pleasant. In This was our first stay on the East End and it was great. Communication from all parties involved prior, during and post stay were appreciated, especially during the storms and power outages. The house was fully supplied with all amenities listed, a pool with a view- just WOW! Thank you Ken for opening up your home to us and making it feel like home. It was truly appreciated!
10.0 / 10.0
Jul 2024
Humble but beautiful house in a gorgeous quiet part of St John. Pool was perfect after a long day of hiking, beaching, snorkeling. Gorgeous views from decks and pool. Kitchen was fine, grill was useful. Great wifi and entertainment systems throughout. The roads to the house are in pretty good condition but the terrain requires a Jeep or other capable vehicle. A sedan wouldn't make it or would be likely to be damaged if it did. Hansen Bay Beach is right there and is great. Salt Pond Bay Beach a little further (25 minutes) but unbelievably beautiful with great snorkeling, turtles everywhere. Annaberg Plantation, Watermelon Cay also amazing and 20 minutes away. Trunk Bay, Maho Bay 30-45 minutes away and more touristed but for good reason. Pretty good, casual dining at Skinny Legs and a few other spots in Coral Bay 15 minutes from the house. Groceries are expensive and limited on the island. Good idea to stock up in Red Hook if coming via car ferry (still expensive but much better selection).
10.0 / 10.0
May 2024
Absolutely amazing. Very comfortable. We had everything we wanted and needed. When electricity went out we still had the grill to cook on. Pool was warm and enjoyable. Beach close walk down up hill back, but good.we definitely want to come back.
10.0 / 10.0
May 2024
Returning to Long Bay Getaway felt a lot like coming home. The villa was exceptional and late afternoons & evenings were spent in the pool, by the grill or eating dinner & strumming guitar on the deck. Days were filled with fun in the east end bays and visits to Coral Bay. We ate a few meals out but mostly at the Villa and had everything we needed. Can’t wait to return next year! Thanks to Ken & his family and Jeremy for wonderful, relaxing vacation!
10.0 / 10.0
Apr 2024
This was one of our favorite stays. We travel all over to see National Parks and we stay at VRBO's. We love the East End of St. John Island, more secluded and peaceful. The house is 2 stories with stairs to the front door and stairs down to the 2 bedrooms. Cooked fresh fish on the grill (brought my own grill mat) and the kitchen had anything you needed to cook with. The pool was excellent! I brought a swimming resistant band and did my laps every day. The private neighborhood beach was great for snorkeling. It was a shallow bay so the fish were small and colorful. Like a fish aquarium or fish nursery. Loved it!
10.0 / 10.0
Apr 2024
My family and I enjoyed our stay at St. John. Winding through roads with our Jeep was truly an adventure! Who needs rollercoasters (haha). Snorkeling, hiking, beach time, and enjoying nature was time well spent. After a day of these adventure, my children enjoyed pool time each evening and meals with a fabulous view!!! We didn't use the air conditioning because the house has such wonderful window ventilation that a cool breeze combined with ceiling fans made sleeping comfortable. With sounds of nature all around (mostly goats), our stay was fabulous.
10.0 / 10.0
Mar 2024
We absolutely loved our stay at Long Bay Getaway! It is a great location, away from it all yet close enough to Coral Bay to head there for dinner and the North Shore beaches or Salt Pond for the day. It was a fun drive to the place and we were glad to have a jeep. We loved the pool and enjoyed every evening swimming until the sun went down. It was a very comfortable temperature! The kitchen was well equipped and the grill worked for dinners. The bedrooms cooled down well with a combination of fans and ac and the beds were comfortable. We also really enjoyed snorkeling at Long Bay and spent some time there. Thanks for sharing your place with us!
10.0 / 10.0
Mar 2024
Everything was perfect! Private, clean and communication was great! Absolutely amazing!

FAQs

How much does this house cost compared to others in St. John?

The average price for a rental in St. John is R 14,820 per night. This rental is R 7,908 less expensive than the average.

Is parking included with this house?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Gorgeous View, Beach Access, Swimming Pool, Kayaks, Quiet Privacy - the East End. 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 Gorgeous View, Beach Access, Swimming Pool, Kayaks, Quiet Privacy - the East End. Enjoy the water!

Is Gorgeous View, Beach Access, Swimming Pool, Kayaks, Quiet Privacy - the East End pet friendly?

Yes! This house is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.

What amenities are available at Gorgeous View, Beach Access, Swimming Pool, Kayaks, Quiet Privacy - the East End?

We found 10 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, pets allowed, kitchen or kitchenette, and internet / wifi.

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