House in Coral Bay, St John

Bay House- Great Views, Pool, Walk to Shops and Restaurants

Bay House- Great Views, Pool, Walk to Shops and Restaurants

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Exterior
Exterior
Outdoor dining
Pool
Living area

Overview of Bay House- Great Views, Pool, Walk to Shops and Restaurants

5 out of 5 Exceptional
2 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning

Check out the area

Coral Bay, St John
  • Popular LocationVirgin Islands National Park18 min walk
  • Popular LocationCinnamon Bay Beach17 min drive
  • Popular LocationTrunk Bay25 min drive
  • AirportSt. Thomas (STT-Cyril E. King)97 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining Area

About this property

Bay House- Great Views, Pool, Walk to Shops and Restaurants


Coral Bay is St. John’s “other” community. It is a colorful, laid back and friendly small town. The name Coral Bay also refers to the neighborhood that surrounds St. John’s largest bay (Coral Bay).

Its location is perfect - a three minute walk to Coco Lobo shopping, Aqua Bistro restaurant and Dolphin Market. Twelve minutes walk (three minute drive) takes you to Skinny Legs restaurants and shopping. Overall, if you’re a devotee of Coral Bay (and many of our guests are) this is an excellent location, a lovely home, and a very good price.

Bay House was completed in 2000 and is similar in design to the popular villa One Particular Harbor, with both homes having been built by the same designer/builder. From the parking area of this 2-level home you ascend stone stairs to the upper level, which houses the kitchen, dining and living rooms and half bath. Screened sliding glass doors provide picturesque views from anywhere on the top floor. Interior stairs take you down to the two equal sized, air-conditioned bedrooms and the bedroom deck on the lower level.

The 20 x 10 foot pool and the sun deck are located at mid level on the southeast side of the house and enjoy sun from morning to mid afternoon, plus lovely harbor views and cooling breezes.

LIVING/DINING/KITCHEN. The living room is furnished with comfortable furniture for four and is equipped with a Smart TV..

Bay House offers a choice of interior or exterior dining. The inside dining table seats 4, while both upper and lower decks offer dining for 4 with scenic harbor views. There is a gas grill, cooler and beach chairs available for guests.

The kitchen is well-equipped with a stainless steel four-burner gas stove and oven, refrigerator/freezer, microwave, dishwasher, coffee maker, toaster, blender, cookware, dinnerware and a telephone. A washer/dryer, iron and ironing board, are also included.

BEDROOMS. The bedrooms are equal in size, one with a king bed and the other with 2 twin beds that convert to a king. Both bedrooms are air-conditioned and have tiled baths with showers. Each bedroom has screened sliding glass doors that open on to the lower deck offering cooling trade winds and harbor views.

LOCATION. To get to the Bay House you drive from Cruz Bay to Coral Bay (Coral Bay - Western hillside), and turn onto the scenic harbor road that runs along the west side of Coral Bay. Just after you pass the Aqua Bistro restaurant you make a short climb up the hill that overlooks Coral Bay Harbor and you’re home.


The delightful National Park beaches at Salt Pond Bay and Lameshur Bay are a 10 minute drive, and it’s a very scenic 20-30 minute drive over Bordeaux Mountain into Cruz Bay, all on paved roads. For restaurants and bars in the Coral Bay area, you can walk to the Aqua Bisto, Sweet Plantains or Island Blues Restaurants and Caribbean inspired shops, or drive 2-10 minutes to 6 other restaurants, gas and groceries.

Keywords: Villa

Property manager

Beth Racine

Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Ocean view

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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

About the area

St. John

This villa is located in St. John. Waterlemon Cay and The Self Centre are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Mongoose Junction and St. John Spice. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and hiking.

What's nearby

  • Virgin Islands National Park - 18 min walk
  • Cinnamon Bay - 7 min drive
  • Maho Beach - 9 min drive
  • Cinnamon Bay Beach - 17 min drive
  • Trunk Bay - 25 min drive

Getting around

  • St. Thomas (SPB-St. Thomas Seaplane Base) - 79 min drive

Restaurants

  • Lime Out - 20 min drive
  • Skinny Legs - 17 min walk
  • The Windmill Bar - 19 min drive
  • Greengo’s - 24 min drive
  • Maho Crossroads - 10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Bay House- Great Views, Pool, Walk to Shops and Restaurants have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Bay House- Great Views, Pool, Walk to Shops and Restaurants pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Bay House- Great Views, Pool, Walk to Shops and Restaurants?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Bay House- Great Views, Pool, Walk to Shops and Restaurants?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Bay House- Great Views, Pool, Walk to Shops and Restaurants located?

Situated in St. John, this villa is within 1 mile (2 km) of Emmaus Moravian Church, Virgin Islands National Park and Johnson Bay. Virgin Islands Coral Reef National Monument and Hurricane Hole are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

5

Exceptional

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5/5

Cleanliness

5/5

Check-in

5/5

Communication

4.9/5

Location

5/5

Listing accuracy

Reviews

5/5 Excellent

joseph s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Bay House Ten Day Stay
A very nice rental near the center of Coral Bay with easy access to Route 107. I'd advise a jeep for the shared driveway. We were a party of two couples and found Bay House well appointed and very clean. We didn't do any cooking so cannot comment on the stove or outdoor gas grill. The two bedrooms on the lower floor with on-suite baths are well sized for four guests - one with a king and the other with two twins that for us were made up as a king. The king room has good views whereas the room with twins really doesn't have views. Water saving water pressure is low but adequate for showers, etc. Internet service seemed to come and go. WhatsApp and email worked well on the local network but not regular text messaging or wifi calling. What could use improvement - a new ice cube tray is needed and the twin bed mattresses while ok could use an upgrade. Terry the owner's agent provided thoughtful information both before and during our visit. Bottom line - we'd not hesitate to return to Bay House on a future stay in Coral Bay.
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2024

5/5 Excellent

Frederick M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect
Back again - superb as always.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

5/5 Excellent

Alec L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Would stay here again 100%
We made the trip with another couple and stayed for a week. Second room was set up as a king as requested. Place was clean, well-maintained and matched the descriptions and photos in the listing. Our contact Terry was helpful prior to arrival and available during our stay. Location was perfect, just high enough on the hill for spectacular views of Coral Bay, but not so high up that made walking prohibitive. We walked to the market for groceries (really can’t get much closer). Two restaurants were extremely close and two more, Skinny Legs and Rhumb Line, were about 0.8 mile away. Some portions of the road are narrow and bendy with little shoulder on the way to Skinny Legs, but since drivers are used to goats and donkeys on the road, it didn’t feel dangerous walking there. You definitely want a Jeep here so you can hit beaches all over the island. Furthest drive is a half hour. Roads are very bendy and steep and you drive on the left, so make sure someone in your group is comfortable with that. We hit Trunk, Cinnamon, Maho, Watermelon Cay, Honeyoon Beach, and Salt Pond and rented kayaks to explore Hurricane Hole, and stopped by the Annaberg Plantation ruins. All were well worth it. We definitely had high expectations for Coral Bay and this house, and both delivered.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

5/5 Excellent

Shannon H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful family vacation
The house was just as described, very clean, and we loved our stay with 2 teens. We loved being able to walk to a few restaurants and hear the music below some afternoons/evenings while sitting on the deck or pool. I watched the sunrise every day which is one of my favorite vacation activities. We found driving around easy and fun. We did a great day snorkel charter with Salty Daze. We even saw a full rainbow over the harbor one day. Thank you for a great stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

5/5 Excellent

Nicola V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Million Dollar View
This is a lovely home with a fabulous view of Coral Bay. It is fully equipped so you can easily cook, do laundry, and go to the beach. A perfect setting for two couples or a family of four. There is a grocery store at the foot of the hill and 4 restaurants within easy walking distance. Also at the foot of the hill is a place to rent snorkel equipment. One recommendation: rent a proper Jeep or Suzuki with high clearance. The approach to the house is very difficult in a regular car or hatch-back Jeep.
Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2023

About the host

Hosted by Beth Racine

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We are Bob and Pat. We purchased Bay House to serve as a respite from the Western NY snowy winters. Bay House offers a place for us to gather with our children and grandchildren. Our daughter, Beth, manages the VRBO account for us.

Why they chose this property

We love the community and beauty of St John. We have made friends with a number of families on island and have enjoyed getting involved in local issues. Pat is a member of the Moravian church--she sings in the choir. We enjoy hiking, snorkeling, and sunbathing on the beach and walking to all the wonderful Coral Bay restaurants.

What makes this property unique

We can spend hours on the porch enjoying the breezes and beautiful animals, people, and nature of St John.
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