This house is even prettier in person! The pool is great and the breeze on the deck/covered porch is wonderful. We loved being “out of town” and close to Maho and toward East End - while still having Cruz Bay nearby (about 15 min). I definitely recommend and would stay here again. We were traveling with teens and one older person. I would not recommend this house for people with very small children because of the depth of the pool (great for swimmers) and the stairs to the lower level. Really great place. Thank you!

This was our 4th trip to st. John and this house did not disappoint. The location was the best we have had. A few minutes to the best beaches and the best view imaginable. Would definately stay there again.

Great accommodations,

The views from the main living room and deck/pool/hot tub area are amazing. You get an incredible panorama of Coral Bay, East End, and Norman Island to the east, and Jost Van Dyke to the north. The large pool and hot tub were wonderful--a great way to relax at the end of the day. Beds were comfortable, showers were good (with just enough hot water), and the property managers left a stocked fridge, including chocolates, as we arrived on the Saturday before Easter. They also left plenty of towels, soap, and shampoo/conditioner. The villa was clean and comfortable, though the decor is a little dated. Parking off of Centerline Rd. was easy--it's not one of those crazy hidden driveways with a steep drop, you don't have to go off-roading for 10 minutes, and there's plenty of room to maneuver a large Jeep. Overall, my wife, son, mom, and brother had a really great time. We've stayed on St. John several times, and this has to be the best location we've ever had. Close to the north shore beaches and Coral Bay. Not too far from Cruz Bay, and walking distance to Colombo's Smoothies. My only complaint about the villa's location on its ridge would be the wind, which howled most of the day and night during our 6-day stay. I think it was partly just a particularly windy week on the island. But it's definitely windier at the villa, as there's nothing to block the tradewinds. Finally, my only complaint about the property management is a minor one--the DVD players didn't work. The one downstairs had no connecting cable at all, and the one upstairs had the wrong type of cable. When I tried to get them to address it, they were responsive, but never actually came out and fixed it. Maybe it's harder to get the right kind of cable on the island. Not a big deal, obviously, but they could have done better. But overall, a terrific villa for the price, particularly if, like me, your priorities are great views, good location, a pool, and a hot tub.

Our first trip to St. John was a bit of a disappointment, to say the least. First off, the positives: Great location close to beaches and Coral Bay Beautiful view of Coral Bay Stocked fridge upon arrival Now, onto the negatives: While I understand that this is a Caribbean island and bugs and insects are everywhere, there is an obvious insect infestation in the house. Upon arriving (and before unpacking anything), we noticed dozens of ants around one of the sinks. Upon further inspection, we found dozens more just above the oven, at the other sink, on the counters, and near the trash (open trash can with so many insects on the island is probably not the smartest idea). Again, I realize where we are, and that is why I could overlook some small bugs on the walls in the bathrooms and other places, but this is a different issue. Needless to say, we were wiping down the surfaces and washing all dishes within 5 minutes of eating and taking out the trash twice a day, and they were still everywhere. I informed property management through email immediately (It was late and I also decided that I'd rather not waste my vacation on the phone, and email was the only method we had used in our numerous prior communications). The response was slow to start, but ultimately I called the owner of St John Properties halfway through the stay (as the ants had spread throughout the entire villa), and we were moved to another villa. We did appreciate the flexibility of SJP. Other issues with the villa: Upon arrival, there was a big noticeable tear in the living room lamp shade. Multiple hairs on the master bathroom wall. Missing panel in second bedroom window. Kitchen window levers are messed up. One window can barely open and close, while the other one can't be closed once it's open. I had to go around outside and push it closed. The middle of the 3 sets of living room doors are difficult to open. Seems like the doors are off the tracks. I could barely close it properly. All in all, a very disappointing stay for our 4th VRBO experience.

A wonderful two weeks with friends and family. The home, pool and hot tub were clean and comfortable. The views from the deck were spectacular. St. John Properties couldn't of been more accommodating to anything extra we needed, which wasn't much. Aqua Blue car rental was a great recommendation, also. Thank you for taking such good care of us. We will be back!

Arriving late at night, all we could confirm was that there was beer/wine in the fridge,chips and salsa, the hot tub worked well, the pool looked great,the burros out by the road seemed nothing more than curious,and it was warm. Hours later the sun came up over Coral Bay (the quieter side of the island) and the place looked even better. Sit and read on the deck, soak in the tub,sway in the hammock, slip into the pool,exchange your coffee cup for a cocktail. There's a (under utilized) stone patio off the front of the house that says "take a nap here". Several great beaches (like something out a travel brochure great) and Coral Bay food/drink are 5-10 winding minutes away. Go 15 minutes the other way to Cruz Bay, the not as quiet end of the island. Luxury is where you find it, I could spend a long time here.

We just spent two incredible weeks with family and friends in this beautiful home. Not a new building but charming and welcoming with its own personality (think dragons). Facing east overlooking Coral Bay provides stunning sunrises on a daily basis. A large deck, comfortable chairs, a little black strap rum - who could ask for anything more. Add in an outdoor shower (there are two indoor showers as well) and a good size pool. A car (preferably a jeep) is a must as SD is about 7 miles east (and about a thousand feet above) Cruz Bay. The drive takes about 20 minutes but you're on vacation so take your time and watch for the donkeys. Coral Bay is closer (about 3 miles), much smaller and quieter, but wonderful in its own special way. If you've been to STJ you already know about the beaches, one grander than the other. This is a unique property that you will never forget, as is the prompt, professional service we received from the gracious staff at St. John Properties. They are the best.