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New home, Privately nestled w/ your own pool and spectacular views! Backup Power

Holiday home with an outdoor pool, 5-minute walk to Virgin Islands National Park

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Birds Eye
Top Deck
Inclined Driveway
Front of Home

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom2 bathroomsSleeps 492.9 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Pool
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Coral Bay, St John
  • Place, Virgin Islands National Park
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Cinnamon Bay Beach
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Place, Trunk Bay
    ‪26 min drive‬
  • Airport, St. Thomas (STT-Cyril E. King)
    ‪72 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden

About this property

New home, Privately nestled w/ your own pool and spectacular views! Backup Power

Perched high on Seagrape Hill in Coral Bay, Huis Aan Zee offers sweeping Caribbean views, total privacy, and a saltwater pool—perfect for couples, families, or friends. Enjoy a chef’s kitchen, A/C throughout, paddleboards, beach gear, and quick access to St. John’s best beaches. Sleeps up to 4 guests.

Huis Aan Zee (“House by the Sea”) has everything a couple, small family, or group of friends could ask for—including your very own private pool. The villa also includes onsite backup power in case of any power outages.

This is a fully private villa—no spaces are shared. The entire home is for your exclusive use, and only the guests in your party will be staying here.

The home spans two levels, each with its own layout and function:

Lower Level (First Floor):
Master Suite with a brand new Sealy Albany Hybrid king-size mattress (medium firmness for balanced comfort and support)
Oversized walk-in shower with built-in bench
Smart TV, mini-fridge, microwave, coffee maker, and large closet

Upper Level (Second Floor):
Fully equipped chef’s kitchen with stainless steel KitchenAid appliances and quartz countertops
Indoor dining and living areas
Queen-size tri-fold Murphy bed with memory foam mattress
Private outdoor bathroom with shower
Saltwater pool and expansive upper deck with panoramic views of Coral Bay and beyond
Please note: the two floors are connected by an outdoor staircase. Upon arrival, you'll walk up one flight from the parking area to the lower level, then two short exterior stairways to reach the upper level. If mobility is a concern, be aware there are multiple outdoor staircases.

Rates & Occupancy:
Rates include up to 2 guests
For groups larger than 2 (up to 4 total), a $140/night surcharge applies to cover utilities, amenities, and Murphy bed setup
Maximum occupancy: 4 guests
Perched ~400 feet above sea level, Huis Aan Zee is one of the highest homes in its subdivision, offering panoramic views extending as far as the British Virgin Islands. Located atop Seagrape Hill in Coral Bay, the villa provides the privacy and serenity many guests seek while on vacation.
Coral Bay is the quieter, more laid-back east side of St. John, known for its natural beauty, hillside views, and proximity to Maho Bay, Cinnamon Bay, and Trunk Bay. Compared to Cruz Bay, Coral Bay offers a slower pace, local charm, and access to uncrowded beaches and hiking trails.

Vehicle Access:
A 4x4 or AWD vehicle is required to access the villa. The scenic mountain road includes a few switchbacks and moderate inclines—part of the authentic St. John experience. A Jeep Wrangler or similar 4x4 makes the drive smooth and adds to the villa’s charm and seclusion.

Amenities:
High-speed internet & A/C throughout
All-weather outdoor dining table overlooking the pool and Caribbean views
Two stand-up paddleboards
Beach chairs, beach towels, cooler, and umbrellas provided
Laundry room for guests staying more than 3 nights (nearby laundromats also available)
Two bath towels, two hand towels, and two washcloths per guest
NEST camera in driveway/parking area (for vehicle access monitoring only)
One small-to-medium pet allowed with prior approval

After booking, arrange your vehicle rental early. There is no Uber or Lyft on St. John, and safari taxis do not service side roads. We recommend Courtesy Jeep Rental or agencies at the St. Thomas airport.

We look forward to hosting you at Huis Aan Zee and making your St. John getaway unforgettable.

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 13–17
Children must be able to swim. Pool w/o fence.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: less than 9 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the area

St. John

St. John is home to this holiday home. 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.
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Coral Bay, St John

What's nearby

  • Virgin Islands National Park - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Maho Beach - 8 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Cinnamon Bay - 16 min drive - 7.0 km
  • Cinnamon Bay Beach - 17 min drive - 9.5 km
  • Trunk Bay - 26 min drive - 10.7 km

Getting around

  • St. Thomas (SPB-St. Thomas Seaplane Base) - 78 min drive

Restaurants

  • Admiral’s Bar
  • ‪Skinny Legs - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Windmill Bar - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Johnny Lime - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Shambles - ‬18 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does New home, Privately nestled w/ your own pool and spectacular views! Backup Power have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is New home, Privately nestled w/ your own pool and spectacular views! Backup Power pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at New home, Privately nestled w/ your own pool and spectacular views! Backup Power?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at New home, Privately nestled w/ your own pool and spectacular views! Backup Power?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is New home, Privately nestled w/ your own pool and spectacular views! Backup Power located?

Situated in St. John, this holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Emmaus Moravian Church and Virgin Islands National Park. Virgin Islands Coral Reef National Monument and Hurricane Hole are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 88 out of 88 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 88 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 88 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 88 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 88 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mark G.

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

Quick St John visit

Great property, easy access to Coral Bay, beautiful views. The only negative was the bed was uncomfortable, and there are a lot of stairs. I would return to this property.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kate Post P.

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

Beautiful

Nicely appointed, very clean, very responsive property manager and owner. Beautiful view, very peaceful and terrific pool Just be prepared for steep car ride up to the property
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cathy B.

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

Lovely place

Beautiful place with amazing views. Very clean and nicely stocked!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christiane C.

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

Great Island Getaway

We loved our stay at this home in Coral Bay. It is located on the quieter side of the island and in short drives to the main beaches and sights. The home is extremely clean, well appointed, and A/C works great. Communication with the property manager, Dwight, was fantastic and he checked in with us throughout our stay to make sure everything was going well. The pool is a little larger than I expected from the pictures which was a nice bonus. Views are phenomenal and we enjoyed just hanging out on the decks. The only slightly annoying aspect of the property is that you have to go outside to get between levels, but really it's not a huge deal. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tammy D.

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

Wonderful view

We had a wonderful week enjoying the island and the view. The house is beautiful and in a great location. We love that side of the island. We hope to return to do more snorkeling.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matthew S.

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

Amazing trip!

Can't say enough about this wonderful home and the host/property manager. Communication was great. House was perfect for the two of us. Pool was awesome at the end of a long day. Views ... well, incredible. HIGHLY recommend. Will definitely be back!! Thanks for making our stay and 30th wedding anniversary PERFECT!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brad V.

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

Peaceful

Easy, clean, beautiful. House has an amazing view, pool, everything you need for a peaceful trip. Dave was wonderful to work with. Answered all of our questions and attended to any needs in a timely manner.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peter M.

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

Don't look any further, this is the place to stay in St. John!

Dave's property is an absolute dream. We stayed at the home for our Honeymoon, and everything about the stay was perfect. Dave was very accommodating, giving us great suggestions on what to do, and where to go. The house had beach chairs, beach bags, a cooler, and floaties, which came in handy when we went to the beach each day. The house was SO clean, with great design. The fans and the screen doors on the upper level bring in a great tropical breeze at night, and the outdoor shower is definitely a highlight. As it was our first time in St. John, we were unsure of staying on Coral Bay side of the island, but we were so glad we did! It is so quiet and peaceful, and there is a grocery store and some great restaurants so close by. We look forward to returning!!
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Bronwyn K.

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

What a wonderful week!

What a place! We had an amazing and relaxing week at Huis Aan Zee, which started well ahead of time with excellent communication from Dave. Everything was well thought out and so, so comfortable from the king-sized bed, to the beautiful sofa outside to watch the sunrise from with a cup of coffee. The views are phenomenal, looking eastward to Tortola and southwest over coral bay. There is approximately a 270 degree view from the house. The plunge pool was perfect for a quick dip in the afternoon. We cooked in the kitchen and on the grill several nights while there, and that kitchen has everything that you could want. We did not realize that St. John doesn't really have a functional recycling program, so we were glad to not have to buy any bottled water. The fridge has a cold-water dispenser, so bring your insulated bottles. Our week started off with some VERY brisk trade winds, so we spent most of our time at the more sheltered bays and beaches. The beach chairs and cooler at the house were an awesome addition and made our beach trips that much better! Salt pond bay is only about a 3.5 mile drive south of town, and had some awesome snorkeling - we saw several turtles as well as some healthy elk horn coral on the right side of the bay - as well as the entrance to the Ram's Head trail hike. If you're up for the walk up the hill afterwards, it's a quick walk down to the bottom of the road to the excellent happy hour offerings or dinner at Rhumb Lines - we went there twice, and they sometimes have some phenomenal live blues music. The driveway does take a bit of getting used to as it is very steep, but it became part of the adventure. This house is so high up on the hill, which lets it catch the trade winds to keep it cool and offers the amazing views, which is definitely worth the switchback climb. We would be thrilled to come back and are already missing it!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Betty M.

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

St John stay

Beautiful property. The drive is extremely challenging. You absolutely need a four wheel drive vehicle. The view is amazing. Dwight guided me through check-in process and drove to the property to solve a problem with my bed.. I highly recommend this property.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charlie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay. The house is amazing - has everything you could possibly need and the location in Coral Bay the views were incredible. We stayed 5 nights for our honeymoon and would absolutely stay again when visiting Saint John.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keith G.

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

Amazing views!

The stone pathway steps up to the main level to the pool and view of the Coral Bay were beautiful. Great getaway for us and just a short trip down the mountain to laid back restaurants for good food and fun drinks!
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin H.

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

Relaxing

Beautiful property on the quiet side of St John. The view is incredible and the property was clean and well appointed. Communication was great and the host helped ensure we could watch the Super Bowl.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gayle D.

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

Christmas in St. John

Though the island was as crowded as I’ve ever seen it, House by the Sea was everything we needed to enjoy and get away. It was so very peaceful. And when we wanted to join the crowd, it was minutes from our favorite beaches and restaurants! Great location! Thanks for a WONDERFUL time!!!
Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vicky D.

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

Lovely views, stars at night, full relaxation

We loved out stay here. Great communication with property manager. The view, pools and outdoor shower are amazing. Plenty of space. Clean and very well maintained. Appreciated use of beach chairs and umbrella. . Very romantic, would stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alison A.

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

Saved our Honeymoon

We stayed here for the entirety of our Honeymoon in St. John, and I came down with a cold before we left. I was over the nastiest bit, but I was left tired and coughing for another 2 weeks. We had planned on going out exploring almost every day, but my body just couldn't handle it. That said, by the time we left I genuinely still felt that we had a perfect Honeymoon. The place was stunning. With the private pool, the cozy rooms, the AC (which really helped me physically), and the incredible view (truly the pictures can't do it justice), we still had the perfect, relaxing time we had been hoping for. I really can't recommend this place enough if you're looking for a chill time on the island!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

George L.

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

Great stay with amazing views!

We had an absolutely fantastic stay at Huis Aan Zee! From the moment we arrived, we were impressed with the level of care and attention to detail. The owner provided us with excellent insights about the area, and Dwight, the house manager, was incredibly helpful, making the check-in process smooth and stress-free. The house itself is exactly as depicted in the photos, but the breathtaking views exceeded our expectations—we simply couldn’t get enough! The drive up the hill is steep, so a 4x4 is definitely recommended, but after a couple of trips, we found it to be no trouble at all. And honestly, the views make it more than worth it! Even though some of the local restaurants were closed for the season in August, we thoroughly enjoyed cooking in the well-equipped kitchen and dining with those amazing views. The house is impeccably maintained and has everything you need for a comfortable stay. We can’t wait to return in the future!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason G.

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

Amazing house for your next vacation.

House was very clean and it had everything you would need. The manager was great I would definitely recommend this house for your next vacation. The only one thing is the driveway is extremely steep. Not an easy climb or drive.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Megan J.

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

Highly recommend!

We had an incredible stay at Huis Ann Zee! The property is exactly as described and the images of the views don’t do it justice. Dwight was incredibly responsive and the house had everything we could have needed for our stay. I would highly recommend staying here and we hope to be back ourselves again soon!
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shari K.

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

Just as expected—perfect!

We’ve visited St John many times and this visit was just as enjoyable as all of the others. Nothing like waking up to a sunrise over Coral Bay. House was appointed exactly as the listing. Perfect for the two of us to enjoy relaxing by the pool or the short drive to North Shore beaches. Property manager was attentive and personable. Highly recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Serenity

Beautiful villa with amazing views. Immaculate property with everything you need for a memorable vacation. Very quiet and laid back location. The pool and deck areas are very spacious and well maintained. Would go back without hesitation.
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lori M.

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

Amazing property - great location & amenities

Villa is exactly as pictured, amazing view, well appointed for 2 guests. Everything you could need for your trip was provided, and the white glove service with the property manager Dwight was a game-changer as we arrived near dark and the first drive to the villa would have been challenging without someone to follow and navigate. The host included a lovely welcome gift, which was definitely appreciated. Truly a 5 star stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erica B.

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

Beautiful and Peaceful Island Getaway

Beautiful villa nestled on a quiet hillside with spectacular views! The place was very clean and offered everything we could need. The owner is responsive and very helpful. Easy to access a the restaurants in Coral Bay. We enjoyed our stay and would highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tim V.

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

What A View!!

We loved staying at this property. Everything is very nice including the kitchen, the grill, the showers and the pool deck. The view over Coral Bay is spectacular and there is always a breeze running through the house. Will definitely book again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Derek S.

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

Amazing experience in Coral Bay

Huis, Dave, and Kelly were all amazing. We had a great honeymoon. The house was very clean and well equipped. The views from anywhere in the home are amazing! We loved coral bay and would recommend it over Cruz Bay any day. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

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