★ Harbor Master ★ Solar | Private Pool | Sunrise | Family | Couples | Stargaze

Outdoor pool
Interior
Interior
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel crib, free WiFi
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
10.0 / 10.0
Outstanding(122 Ratings)

House in St. John

4 guests · 2 bedrooms · 1 bath

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
Includes essentialsGarden, Pool, Kitchen or Kitchenette and more

About this house rental

✦✦✦ Inquire about including HM's downstairs apartment to your rental for an additional fee. By adding this bed & bath, it is possible to sleep 6 people. See photos labeled "Below Deck" to view the apartment. The downstairs apartment will NOT be rented out to a separate party. The pool remains private ✦✦✦

In 1985, a guy and his wife sailed into Coral Bay enjoying an extended honeymoon which lasted fifteen years. During that time two daughters were born and raised on their sailboat. Eventually the beauty of the island compelled them to build a home in Coral Bay. Fast forward twenty-five years when my daughters and myself designed and physically built a dream villa utilizing our vast living experience here on island.

Our greatest construction concern was withstanding the Caribbean’s hurricane seasons. For that reason, the entire structure is built with poured concrete including the decks and roof. Our family stayed at HARBOR MASTER in 2017 for Hurricanes Irma and Maria. She is a fortress and kept us comfortable, safe, and in relative quiet during the storms. HARBOR MASTER is strong but has the warmth of Caribbean living. Turquoise stained T&G Cyprus covers the 16-foot vaulted ceiling. Tiled floors and family artwork adorn the walls. And much nautical paraphernalia, both inside and out are unexpected gifts from Irma and Maria. Hurricane sliders 8’x16’ in front and 8’x12’ on pool side offer panoramic views of Coral Bay from anywhere in the Great Room and cool trade wind breezes!

HARBOR MASTER embodies the best criteria for a dream vacation, offering a peaceful retreat with private gate access. It is located strategically above Coral Bay affording full view of yachts entering and leaving the harbor, very much like the view a harbormaster would have. The panorama beyond includes hurricane holes, East End, the Sir Francis Drake Channel and parts of the BVI. Three hundred feet below several restaurants with live entertainment dot our harbor. Beaches and hikes are within 15 minutes of the property. There’s a local grocery store, bar, and beach rental gear, a minute drive down the hill. However, we do not recommend walking down such a short distance, as the hike back up is a challenge. On the other hand, some guests have enjoyed hiking the hill. We highly encourage renting a 4-wheel drive Jeep Wrangler to fully enjoy driving around St. John. Inclines and steep roads are the norm on island, our property is not the exception.

Our mountainous terrain necessitates building homes multileveled, which is perfect for mountain goats. But the main living area of HARBOR MASTER is one level, the great room and kitchen, 2 bedrooms, outdoor bathroom, pool and almost 800 square feet of tiled decks. Each bedroom has their own AC units, dressers, reading lamps, and a closet. You can enjoy the breathtaking sunrises from your bed through picturesque windows.

For the 2022 season, we opened up a third bedroom with its private outdoor bathroom downstairs. The new addition has a couch, coffee table, refrigerator, sink, AC unit, closets and a private balcony. It's the perfect addition for parties of 6 or if you want to have a private space to retire. Please keep in mind, this room must be requested for parties under 6 persons for an additional cost.

Our pool is spacious and deep, 6 feet deep, which could be a problem for non-swimmers, young or old. But the bench seat within is ideal for cocktails at the Happy Hour and pool floats allow you to relax in its depths. The outdoor rinse shower is tucked into the tropical landscaping with sounds of the banana quits and humming birds on the flowers. Stacked rocks resemble the historical ruins throughout St. John and bring a unique flavor to the gardens, which house 13 different types of palms. The pool is surrounded by this lush garden, giving you a comfortable sense of privacy. There are 3 teak lounge chairs for sunbathing and chairs with tables for relaxing on the pool deck.

The kitchen is spacious and equipped for serious chefs, who will enjoy cooking with a view and the marbled island seats six comfortably. Our custom-built dining table made from reclaimed teak debris, not only accommodates six plus, it’s perfect for that evening card game. We do have WiFi and a 55” Roku TV for streaming Netflix. A sectional couch is inviting to enjoy TV entertainment or the beautiful view through the sliders. And for the unwelcome power outages, we have a generator.

Those staying at our villa can be met in Cruz Bay, upon request by one of our smiling faces and escorted to HARBOR MASTER that first day. Property managers, Jane and Brian, are available for questions, but respectful of privacy. The world will be your oyster.

Amenities

Pool
Air conditioner
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
Gym or Fitness Center
Garden
Family friendly

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Ratings and reviews

10.0 / 10.0
Outstanding(122 Ratings)
10.0 / 10.0
Aug 2024
This place is just beautiful! I have stayed at a number of vacation rentals, and the actual house has never looked or been as clean as it looks in the pictures. In this instance, the pictures didn’t actually do the house justice. We were very comfortable during our stay. The house had everything that we needed. The pool was great, and we used it very often. Jane was amazing. She was extremely flexible with us when our travel plans changed due to canceled flights. She also accommodated our late arrival on the day that we actually did arrive. We did rent out the apartment, and it was very nice. If you were staying with a number of family members, I highly recommend adding on the apartment. We will definitely be staying at this house again!
10.0 / 10.0
Aug 2024
My husband and I stayed here for the first half of our honeymoon and I'm so glad we did!! Jane was amazing- great communication, kind, extremely helpful with navigation and showing us the way to the property, and gave great recommendations for restaurants & beaches. This was our first visit to St. John and she helped make it relaxing and stress-free. The views from the deck were breathtaking, we really enjoyed taking in the views every morning and night swims in the pool! The outdoor bathroom was quite unique as well. We really appreciated all the gear & supplies that were provided as well, we used the snorkel gear every day and got to see our first sea turtle! Harbor Master is one of a kind and we cannot wait to return in the future!
10.0 / 10.0
Aug 2024
We had an absolutely fantastic stay at Harbor Master! Jane and Brian were amazing hosts, graciously helping us reschedule our stay after flight cancellations and making us feel at home once we arrived. The house itself was perfect for our family of 4. As beautiful as the view is in the photos, it’s even better in person. The kids loved cooling off in the pool after a long day at the beach, and we loved having all the kitchen supplies we needed to prepare food. We also loved flipping through the photo books and learning about how the property was built. All in all, it was a wonderful trip and I can’t recommend Harbor Master enough. Thank you Jane and Brian!
10.0 / 10.0
Jul 2024
Convenient location in Coral Bay for trips to beaches on the east side of the island. Harbor Master is clean, comfortable and quiet. Surrounded by beautiful foliage, it feels secluded yet it’s situated only minutes away from markets and great places to eat. Jane is a great host who has thought of just about everything.
10.0 / 10.0
Jul 2024
We had an excellent stay at Harbor Master! Jane was an excellent host and we especially loved having solar/power backup (power was out a couple times on the island but never at the house!). Thank you for your hospitality and we’ll be back! Chris
10.0 / 10.0
Jun 2024
My wife and I had a great time during our stay. Easy to access location with an easy drive to all the beaches with markets and good restaurants just down the hill. The view of Coral Bay is perfect! We never had to use 4wd to get up the drive. Part of it is paved and part is gravel. Once to the steepest part near the house it is concrete with a nice security gate. The house is furnished nicely with all the necessities and everything was very clean. It is evident the owners have put pride into this property with all the small touches. Jane was very friendly and got us checked in quickly. The a/c in the bedroom at night and cool pool water was extremely welcoming as it was very hot and humid while we were visiting. We just got used to sweating when not in water but that’s part of the tropical vibe. Since nothing is “perfect” the only small complaint I would have (and nothing to do with the property) is the smelly trash dumpsters on the main road by the bay we had to drive by every day to get to and from the house. Since there is no local trash pickup all trash gets thrown in dumpsters on the road by residents and guests. Unfortunately, out of all the dumpsters we passed on the island the ones in coral bay are very foul. However, this CAN NOT be seen or smelled at the house as it is a half a mile or so away. It just wasn’t fun to drive by. Haha If we come back I’d definitely see if this property was available as it was a great experience!
10.0 / 10.0
May 2024
5/8/24 5/18/24 Harbor Master was perfect in every way. We loved every second of our stay. Jane was a wonderful host. She went above and beyond to make our trip the best ever. You can tell there was a lot of family love when they built Harbor Master. We have traveled to many places, but never have we spent 10 days without one second of stress. Harbor Master has everything you need. We saw every sunrise and every sunset. We loved getting in the pool after the day at the beach. The landscaping around the home is beautiful. It was fun to see all the treasures throughout the property. Everyday we would discover something new. We ate out a lot, but did cook a great meal on the grill. We bought fresh fish from Calabash Mkt. The man was so nice and he seasoned the fish for us and told exactly how to cook it. It was amazing. We ate at Skinny Legs more than we should have. Had a good meal at Jonny Lime in Coral Bay. Went to Cruz Bay and had nice meals at Longboard, La Tapas and Dave and Jerry’s. Went to Ms. Lucy’s twice for open mic and had a blast. Loved all the beach’s. Our favorite was Cinnamon. They have a nice breakfast at the Rain tree cafe at Cinnamon. We are already planning our trip to Harbor Master in 2025.
10.0 / 10.0
Apr 2024
My wife and I stayed a week at Harbor Master for a week on our first visit to the wonderful island of St. John. Harbor Master was absolutely everything we had hoped it would be. The spacious brick deck and pool area features incredible long views of Coral Bay and the eastern end of St. John with the British Virgin Islands off in the distance The property is meticulously maintained inside and out by its local owners, Jane and Brian. They both genuinely care about their guests and made sure we safely and efficiently made our way to the villa upon our arrival in Cruz Bay. They take great pride in this property that they built themselves and it really shows. Everything about it was perfect.

FAQs

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

The average price for a rental in St. John is $804 per night. This rental is $325 less expensive than the average.

Is parking included with this house?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at ★ Harbor Master ★ Solar | Private Pool | Sunrise | Family | Couples | Stargaze. 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 ★ Harbor Master ★ Solar | Private Pool | Sunrise | Family | Couples | Stargaze. Enjoy the water!

Is ★ Harbor Master ★ Solar | Private Pool | Sunrise | Family | Couples | Stargaze pet friendly?

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What amenities are available at ★ Harbor Master ★ Solar | Private Pool | Sunrise | Family | Couples | Stargaze?

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

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