Fish Tales a Caribbean Cottage style home with a Pool, walk to Reef Bay Beach

Sun loungers, beach towels
Smart TV, DVD player, stereo
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV, DVD player, stereo
9.8 / 10.0
Outstanding(59 Ratings)

House in St. John

6 guests · 2 bedrooms · 3 baths

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
High-end valuePrice for this property is higher than average in the area
Includes essentialsGarden, Pool, Kitchen or Kitchenette and more

About this house rental

Fish Tales is a cute and comfortable 2 bedroom, fully air-conditioned , 2 1/2 bath Caribbean Cottage with nice views of Fish Bay and the surrounding area out to Ditleff Point and beyond. This spacious home away from home is easily accessed via a large flat driveway. Two small steps up from the driveway and you enter the home from a covered deck. The door leads you into the Great Room with comfortable seating, TV, DVD player, and Stereo. Cable TV and wireless internet are provided. The kitchen and dining area, as well as a 1/2 bath with full size laundry all flow easily off the great room. There is a sliding door that opens up to the large covered and uncovered pool deck. At the far end of the great room is the entrance to the primary bedroom as well as the internal stairway to the lower bedroom. The large primary bedroom has great views and a king size bed with a very comfortable memory foam mattress. A sliding door takes you out to the covered deck. There is a full, private, en suite bath in the master bedroom. The lower bedroom has a queen sized bed and a twin sized day bed with trundle that can expand the day bed into two twin beds or one king sized bed. All mattresses are very comfortable memory foam. There is a sliding door to a private deck with nice views of Fish Bay. There is also a private full en suite bath, closet, and small beverage refrigerator. This lower bedroom can also be accessed from its own entrance from an exterior stairway and deck.
Outside on the main level is a large covered and uncovered pool deck. The dipping pool is 8 x 13 x 3, and it is surrounded by 4 chaise lounge chairs. The outside dining table with seating for six and a Weber grill provides an easy, comfortable outdoor living space.

Solar array and Tesla power wall provides backup electricity if needed.

A short walk from the home brings you to the National Park and Reef Bay. Walk down a short trail and you are on the beach, where, in calm weather, the snorkeling is great. On windier days you can watch the surfers, or hike along the beach, over the low rocks, along a second beach, over a trail to a third beach where the Reef Bay Sugar Mill ruins are located. You can then go up the famed Reef Bay trail to the petroglyphs. For the more adventurous, Reef Bay Trail also connects with other trails that take you to both Europa and Lamshur Bay.
Fish Tales is quiet, comfortable, and only 15 minutes from downtown Cruz Bay. Enjoy!



Amenities

Pool
Air conditioner
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Garden

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Ratings and reviews

9.8 / 10.0
Outstanding(59 Ratings)
10.0 / 10.0
Feb 2024
Wonderful stay!
10.0 / 10.0
Feb 2024
Fish Tails was an amazing place to stay! We had a 7 month old and a 2 year old with us as well and it worked out great for them. Everything was very clean and well organized. The views were amazing and the pool was perfect for the kiddos. The walk to the beach was very simple. For our two year old, the bed downstairs with the trundle pull out worked perfectly. Plus, she felt like a big girl! Tammy was always available to talk to and so very helpful. Would definitely stay again!
10.0 / 10.0
Apr 2023
Wonderful place to stay with our family. Very comfortable, plenty of space, equipped with everything we needed. Beautiful view and a perfect little pool for our little kids. Host was extremely responsive and made the experience super easy for us.
10.0 / 10.0
Mar 2023
Fish Tales was exactly as described! It’s a cozy beach cottage that you can walk into and feel right at home. It’s not fancy but it’s so very charming! The back deck is cut into the rock and the plantings attract hummingbirds that you can watch while hanging out! Fish Tales is about 15 minutes away from Cruz Bay so if you’re looking for privacy and quietness this is the place for you! The roads between Cruz Bay and Fish Tales are not for the faint of heart but boy do they offer up some stunning views of the island! If you think you might want to get a taxi from Cruz Bay back to Fish Tales, make sure you have the gps coordinates or be able to give exact directions! The downstairs bedroom is an ample size and easily accommodated our two kids (11 yo boy and 13 yo girl). They had enough space and privacy and the room temperature stays much cooler than the upstairs. The sunset views from the deck are magical - be prepared for that setting sun to warm up the upstairs of the house! It can be quite warm in the evening in the upstairs bedroom and living area but once the sun is down and it’s time for bed the temperature cools down and it’s ok for sleeping. The pool is tiny but it was just the right size for cooling off. It fit the four of us just fine - the besta time for pool time is in the mid-afternoon. Any other time and it might be chilly due to the shade. The kitchen had everything that we needed and the grill worked well. We loved our time here!!
8.0 / 10.0
Mar 2023
Had a great family stay. Quiet neighborhood and beautiful sunsets!
10.0 / 10.0
Jul 2022
Perfect Getaway
Perfect Getaway
This is a well equipped and very comfortable cottage with a small swimming pool, beautiful view and a great location for exploring St John. I stayed here with my college son and middle school daughter and my husband. There was plenty of room and we were able to grill and cook our own meals. It was a welcome retreat each day after hiking and snorkeling on the island. If I could give it more stars I would.
8.0 / 10.0
Jul 2022
Fish Tales
Fish Tales
We enjoyed Fish Tales. The home, views, breeze and amenities were consistent with our expectations and hopes as traveling family. It reminds me of key west, home very well taken care of by ownership.
10.0 / 10.0
Apr 2022
Great vacation at Fish Tales
Great vacation at Fish Tales
We had a wonderful stay at Fish Tales! It was everything we needed and hoped for. The little pool was perfect for our children ages 4-10. Tammy was very attentive when we needed her (for minor questions). Overall, a great vacation and we'll be back!

FAQs

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

The average price for a rental in St. John is R 14,290 per night. This rental is R 3,430 less expensive than the average.

Is parking included with this house?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Fish Tales a Caribbean Cottage style home with a Pool, walk to Reef Bay Beach. 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 Fish Tales a Caribbean Cottage style home with a Pool, walk to Reef Bay Beach. Enjoy the water!

Is Fish Tales a Caribbean Cottage style home with a Pool, walk to Reef Bay Beach pet friendly?

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What amenities are available at Fish Tales a Caribbean Cottage style home with a Pool, walk to Reef Bay Beach?

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

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