Great little piece of the island for the week 😎

You couldn’t ask for a more private and exclusive cottage right on your own secluded beach. The host and his property manager were excellent communicators and the property was even better than described. The house was well equipped with everything you could need to enjoy St John. Coolers, beach towels and chairs came in very handy as my husband and I like to get up early and find new places to explore. We especially loved the surrounding grounds. The beautiful plants and greenery attracted humming birds by the dozens and the little sugar birds were all over the flowering plants. We are big on wildlife and never needed an alarm to wake us up as the goats (lots of babies) woke us up right on time. Happened to meet a few neighbors up the hill who were just lovely. If you are looking for a quiet retreat away from the hustle of everyday life this is the place to stay for sure. We just can’t say enough good things about our stay! We will be back!!

We loved this beautiful spot! Right on the beach, and feels like you have your very.own.bay. Truly a getaway-only enough room for two! Iguanas, Bananaquits, Hummingbirds, goats. East end sunrises, afternoons on the shady porch Everything you need, beautifully and simply decorated, clean and cheerful. Internet was surprisingly quite good (didn’t expect it to be!) Surrounded by beautiful gardens. Perfect directions to the house. Responsive property mgr. Close to great east end snorkels at Hanson, Haulover, Princess, Salt Pond, Lameshur.

Relax, read, relax, repeat Mornings on close Hanson bay beach, afternoons on the amazing porch!

We booked this because we wanted to get away and relax. The Stony Bay House fit the bill. The view from the front deck and the nice breeze was perfect for lounging and relaxing. The bed was very comfortable and we enjoyed our stay. We would definitely come back again.

We returned to the East End to stay at Stony Bay and are so glad we did. This place is ideal for those who enjoy privacy, sea breezes, insanely gorgeous island/ocean views, shell collecting, spectacular sunrises, magnificent stargazing. We enjoyed watching the hermit crabs and goats travel back and forth each morning and evening. The home has everything needed for cooking, laundry, beach hopping (chairs, coolers, snorkel equipment) or just resting either on the deck or right on the beach. The bed, furniture, towels, and dishes are all high quality so you'll feel right at home. Thanks to the owner, Bob, and the property manager, Whitni, for their support. We had a great time!

Tropical paradise at the end of the world. Completely private, we never saw another soul out there, only passing goats on the beach. The house is cozy and clean, with lovely dark wood furniture and nice linens. Very romantic for those who enjoy nature and solitude. The beach is beautiful. Stones, seashells & coral line the beach. What no other reviews mentioned is the world class fishing right in front of the house! I rented a kayak from downtown for the week and explored the entire stoney bay area, catching yellowtail, hardnose, houndfish, cero mackerel, mahi-mahi (yes mahi-mahi in kayak range right in front of the house) barracuda & a huge cubera snapper. The beach is challenging because the surf can be rough, and launching a kayak here requires advanced skills. But well worth the extra effort. Watching the sunrise from the deck is something out of a dream. A slice a heaven

We had a great stay at the house! Your housekeeper is fantastic! The entire house inside and out was spotless. The cleanest short term rental we have ever stayed in. It's on the windward side of the island so, yes it is windier but that keeps it cooler and with less bugs. Loved siting on the two resin chairs on the beach and listening to the waves for morning coffee and evening cocktails. Yes, some things do wash up on the rock beach but nothing excessive. We picked up a couple handful of items the entire 8 days we stayed.

This location is Magical, my Husband and I have stayed here multiple times and we just love it!!! The house has everything you will need, extra linens, beach towels, supplies, washer and dryer too. Fans are needed in the kitchen, when cooking in there even just breakfast it gets extremely Hot. All 4 beach chairs were broken and unusable. We contacted the property manager about this issue and were told it would be resolved but never was in our 2 week stay. Sadly not having chairs is a huge issue for us as we had to a beach daily.

I read all the reviews and felt I was aware of all the possibilities. If you choose to stay here, there are some additional things you will want to be aware of: 1. If you choose to go to St. John in June/July/ August there is a high likelihood the beach at this location will have Sargassum (red seaweed). We were there in August and there was 10 feet of dead Sargassum on shore and additional 10 feet floating. The dead on shore is alive with bugs and smells terrible. 2. This was the absolute dirtiest beach I have ever seen. In addition to the Sargassum there was garbage everywhere- shoes, socks, glass, a bean bag, part of a boat, beanie, and the list goes on. 3. The beach is rock- large ankle breaking rock that makes walking difficult, especially if you are older and a little less agile. 4. The location is remote (as advertised). What isn't said is that it is remote enough that there are rodents (large ones from the looks of the feces they leave and the holes in the screens). When you arrive you will be instructed to keep all food in the microwave and the fridge. 5. We experienced power outages while we were there. The power was out 12 of the first 36 hours we were there. The heat was unbearable. While I understand power outages cannot be controlled, when we asked the owner if he was willing to work with us with some kind of reimbursement so we could go somewhere else, he was very rude and told us we should just roll with it and adapt. No smoke detectors-BEWARE

Love this property! It was exactly what we were looking for! Beautiful ocean views and very private!

Charming cottage, oceanfront, secluded and private with beautiful views and private beach. We loved our stay, had no issues at all. Everything you need is supplied. Contact with both Bob the owner and Whitni the manager were excellent. Will stay there again if ever go back to St. John. As mentioned, driveway is a challenge but doesn’t take long to get used to it and my husband liked driving it. If you like privacy and being away from the main busy areas, I recommend this house. ❤️

Great house and even better location. Views are fantastic… so peaceful and quiet! Best sunrises on the island.

Million dollar views and complete seclusion from neighbors. Recommend for those who want to get away from it all. Be prepared for a tricky driveway to the house. 4 wheel drive a must.

Our family of four spent 14 days at Stoney Bay Beach house. The house and property far exceeded our expectations. Most of our time was spent outside on the wraparound porch. There are many items available at the house to use at the beach including coolers, umbrellas, and beach chairs. The views on the drive to the far East End of the island from Coral Bay are spectacular. The privacy and tranquility of the property are truly special. What an incredible place to vacation on St. John!

Beautiful property, excellent location, truly paradise.

This beach house is perfect for a couple or small family looking to get away. It’s located on the east side of the island so it’s about a 30 minute drive to the popular beaches on the northern shore but there are some options on the east side relatively close to the house. The benefit to the house being on the east side is how remote the house is. You pretty much have an entire bay to yourself. It’s well worth the drive to the other beaches. Since the water right outside the house was choppy throughout our stay, we ended up going to a different popular beach mid-morning until early afternoon and then coming back to the house for the evening. Bob has a lot of beach supplies including chairs, an umbrella, coolers, and snorkeling equipment. The kitchen is also fully equipped with everything you need to cook. The oven is disconnected but between the stove cooktop, grill, toaster oven, and microwave, we were able to cook in for almost every meal. There is only AC in the bedroom but steady eastern breeze, wrap around porch with great porch furniture and hammock make you not want to leave the porch. Get to the house before the sun goes down so learn the route and navigate the driveway in the daylight. The driveway is a little squirrelly the first time but it’s not bad after you’ve navigated it a couple times.

Great secluded property. The driveway is a little bit of a challenge but very doable in a 2 door jeep.

This property was the getaway we needed. I do recommend trying your best to get there before the sun sets for your first time. The driveway is insanely steep, but nothing the 4WD jeep couldn’t handle. I suggest placing ALL food, coffee, etc. in the fridge/freezer. Previous guests left some coffee, spices, alcohol, etc. in the cabinet above the stove and the ants would come out each night. As long as you wipe down everything after eating/drinking then you’ll be fine. As Bob mentions, only the bedroom has AC (which cools fantastic). Opening the doors and windows in the living area was fine during the day. The internet at the home is pretty slow. We did have a flash drive that we downloaded movies and TV shows on for the trip so we were able to plug it into the DVD player and watch those. The beach is rocky, but we had fun walking the entire length of it and climbing the large rocks. Bring water shoes. The water at the property was too rough for us to snorkel during our stay, but we did snorkel at Haulover North and Trunk bay. I highly recommend you go to these two beaches. Haulover North is rocky, but the snorkeling was great and I found some seaglass. To find seaglass at Haulover North, climb the rocks to the left of the beach and follow until you can’t. I found all of my seaglass on this stretch. Trunk Bay is in the top 10 beaches in the world. It’s beautiful and the snorkeling is amazing. We hope Bob will have us as repeat guests!

It really was as beautiful, romantic and private as advertised. The driveway was a 4 wheel drive adventure. The house and view were amazing. Sitting at Neptune’s Throne was delightful. This vacation was the best one of our lives

This is our second stay at Stony Bay Beach cottage. We absolutely love the property! The stunning views and privacy provide a real chance to truly get away. It’s incredibly relaxing on the wraparound porch or on the coral beach in Adirondack chairs under the palm tree. The house has everything you need and the furniture is perfect to relax and enjoy each space. Steady breezes as well as fans and a/c in the bedroom keep the house very comfortable. We couldn’t ask for anything more!

This place is amazing!!! Best snorkeling on the entire island. If you get a chance to go to this magical place, then go.

If your looking for seclusion and privacy, this is your house! Well maintained home with everything we needed. Loved relaxing on the deck, listening to the waves hit the rocky beach and watching the boats cruise by. Beautiful sunrises every morning. After visiting all three US Virgin Islands, St John is our favorite.

The deck and view were off the charts beautiful! Some lovely goats would visit us now and then. The kids added on to the shell collection near the chairs on the beach so we could leave our "natural mark" like many guests before. Depending on the waves you can swim on the beach, otherwise take a 5min drive to Hansen Bay Beach which is one of the best snorkel spots on St John for turtles, rays and fish. Maho beach is also great for seeing all those sea creatures. There were some small friendly lizards on the deck but otherwise no bugs or critters that we saw. We couldn't imagine staying anywhere else on St John. Bob - such a great find you have with this place and thanks for making it a great setup for a rental! Best wishes to you and yours

Unfamiliar with terrain driving of the island, we took a deep breath to drive to this beauty! 4wd is a must. If privacy is what you desire it’s just the place. The cottage with its small beach was just what was needed to unwind. Could use newer cookware as the nearby, diner options are limited and you need to hold your breath to leave & return.

A wonderful, private beach house in Privateer Bay. Clean, neat and has everything you need. Snorkeling is very good and the beach is also nice.

Enjoyed this beautifully built house on its own beach and cove. It is very remote and the driveway is quite steep but once at the house it is quiet except for the ocean waves and the goats. Plan to cook dinners in. Bob is a reliable host.

Terrific remote ocean front location. The house has a real beachy vibe. Very nice, has all that you need. Not big on frills. Perfect if you're looking for a real laid back disconnect. Management is very easy to deal with.

This place is great for those looking for a remote location away from most the island of St.John. Just what we were looking for and not more for this family of 3. Will be back again and would stay at Stony Beach House 😍

You want privacy and beauty it's the place to be

The house and location were perfect for us as we wanted a quiet getaway with privacy. The house is well appointed with everything you would expect. The beach is rocky but there is a sandy area to the left that allows for easy ocean access. The snorkeling is very good. If you're looking for easy and quick access to the many beaches then this probably isn't your place. If you value quiet privacy on the ocean then it doesn't get any better. We will be back!

My husband and I had a wonderful time at this house. Well equipped and the private beach was our favorite part with the "star gazing chairs". Great snorkeling right out front. We loved the seclusion and privacy that this location offered us and would definitely consider renting again.