'Oooolala' ....you'll love this vacation home... 'iola'

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Sun deck facing east to British Virgin Islands, Tortola.

You get the top level and top of hillside gardens.

Wrap-around deck view to west is one of sea views.

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2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4181 sq m

Popular amenities

Hot tub

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Ocean view

Check out the area

St John, Caribbean

Virgin Islands National Park9 min walk
Trunk Bay14 min drive
Cinnamon Bay Beach25 min drive
St. Thomas (STT-Cyril E. King)103 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

second bedroom/sleeping porch

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

You'll find villa 'iola' nestled atop 'Sugarbird Hill' and off the beaten path for a truly island feel in Coral Bay. Discover the pleasing, out of the way neighborhood beaches and hiking trails.
From 'Iola' you'll partake in stunning beach and ocean views to the east and west and also virgin national park mountain views to the north from huge custom-made mahogany arched windows and your deck.
This villa sits on its own, lush, out of the way acre .of land
Gaze from John Folly Bay, past Treasure Island' and out to the BVI. With a turn you'll see the other side of the island at Grootpan Bay to the ocean. Enjoy an open floor plan and high vaulted beamed ceiling on the upper level.
The large upper kitchen is granite and well equipped for making your own gourmet delights Enjoy lounging in the sea breezes of the tradewinds from the screened open air porch.
Have an elegant twilight evening barbecuing in the brick and stone upper level courtyard.

HONEYMOONER'S welcome: Iola is really the 'penthouse' for honeymooner's. It is open, large and airy. hear the surf sounds, birds and nature. beside the ocean you will also view the untouched hillsides of the National Park's Minna Hill. Easy assess to beaches and restaurants. It's just a 5 minute walk to 'The Tourist Trap' outdoor bar/restaurant where you grab a bite and the bus if you don't want to drive.

Property manager

Philip Jones

Amenities

Hot tub

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Ocean view

Barbecue grill

Ocean view

Kitchen

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 12

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Adults only

Children age 12 and over only, please

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Smoking is allowed outdoors.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

St. John

Located in St. John, this holiday home is in a rural area and by the sea. While the natural beauty of Virgin Islands National Park and Cinnamon Bay Beach can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore Tortola Cruise Ship Port. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

St John, Caribbean

What's nearby

Virgin Islands National Park - 9 min walk
Cinnamon Bay - 12 min drive
Trunk Bay - 14 min drive
Maho Beach - 21 min drive
Cinnamon Bay Beach - 25 min drive

Getting around

St. Thomas (SPB-St. Thomas Seaplane Base) - 100 min drive

Restaurants

The Willy T
Lime Out - 25 min drive
Tap & Still - 30 min drive
Skinny Legs - 8 min drive
The Windmill Bar - 25 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 'Oooolala' ....you'll love this vacation home... 'iola' pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at 'Oooolala' ....you'll love this vacation home... 'iola' ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 'Oooolala' ....you'll love this vacation home... 'iola' ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 'Oooolala' ....you'll love this vacation home... 'iola' located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Virgin Islands National Park and Saltpond Bay. Virgin Islands Coral Reef National Monument and Johnson Bay are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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10/10

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10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Heather C.

7 Apr 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing, beautiful stay

We so enjoyed our time at Iola. House was beautiful and location was great. Close to hiking trails, snorkeling, and a beach. Views from all around were beautiful. Would definitely stay here again!

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rich

6 Apr 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Best Way to See the Virgin Islands

The view out the windows is stunning. This definitely made the trip a success. We were up high overlooking several islands and the water. We could catch the sunrise on a right corner of one set of windows. The porch was a job to set outside on. The owners maintain plants around the house that are a labor of love for sure. I can say staying here is the best way to see St. Johns. There is a full kitchen. The air conditioned room really does work. Plenty of space. The wifi works with movies just fine. Verizon has trouble, but get the Verizon International Plan and you can connect to the British Virgin Islands just fine (called "FLOW")($100 for a month). Hot spot works too that way. We were there 1.5 weeks. This is a great place. Highly recommend and the only way we will do the Virgin Islands.

Stayed 11 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert M.

24 Mar 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay at Iola

Beautiful views. Clean and well furnished home and friendly hosts that are there when you need them and unnoticed when you don't. The hermit crab recycling crew is worth the stay alone :) The Coral Bay side of St John is off the beaten track but has beautiful salt pond beach nearby and close by restaurants and a market. The north shore beaches are not too far away. Cruz Bay is a 37 minute drive that is an adventure in itself. Highly recommend.

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

amanda a.

4 Mar 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Coral Bay Getaway

My wife and I stayed for 2 weeks and loved every minute of it! We've been coming to St J for over 20 years and would highly recommend Iola if you want to be in Coral Bay. The house has everything you need from beach chairs to a fully stocked kitchen and plenty of privacy (it did not have a hot tub/spa as advertised). The view from the sleeping porch never gets old and is a great way to start each day. "Jones" is an excellent host and built the house. There are LOTS of large windows so the views of mountains, ocean and BVI's are everywhere! The outdoor areas are finely maintained/landscaped and we spent lots of time enjoying them. The pictures are all accurate, but don't quite do it justice. We love the North Shore beaches, but Salt Pond is a 3 minute drive and is spectacular. Hansen Bay Beach is about 20 minutes and is a lesser known beach with lounge chairs, plenty of shade (which you will want) and kayaks and paddle boards for rent. Great house, great hosts and a GREAT TIME!

Stayed 13 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cheri R., Cookeville, TN, USA

18 Feb 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Paradise

We enjoyed our stay at Iola so much. The views are drop dead gorgeous. Everything was perfect. The kitchen had everything you could ever need to cook. The bedroom was perfect with king size bed and a porch bed. The hosts were perfect and we loved that they left us mimosa fixings for our 50 wedding anniversary. We totally were fascinated with the crab feeding station.

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

About the host

Hosted by Philip Jones

We first visited St John on our honeymoon. We fell in love with this island immediately and never left. Come see for yourself. Warning! St John can be addictive. Many lose their soles and leave their souls behind.

Why they chose this property

Luxury, lots of personal space inside and outside, and tranquil setting surrounds you. Wrap around deck. Sea views to the west and the east and mountain views to the north
All solar energy with every thought to nature and the many wild animals that we lovingly live among .

What makes this property unique

Paradise for sailors, beach lovers, snorkelers and hikers. Over 23 beaches and hiking trails too. It is living in a national park as over 2/3 of our island is designated a federal park.

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