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Verandah-style Living Overlooking Coral Bay

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Evenings out on the verandah are especially magical
Coral Bay at dawn from the verandah
The house is located in the desirable enclave of Upper Carolina
Off-street parking (mandatory) right in front of the house
Streetside view of the house from the top of our ridiculous driveway

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Scenic water view
    Relax and unwind with top rated water views, offering a scenic experience.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Virgin Islands National Park
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Porch or veranda
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Internet access
  • Kitchen
  • Refrigerator

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

1 bathroom

Master Bath

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Verandah-style Living Overlooking Coral Bay

This lovely accommodation in desirable Upper Carolina has been completely rebuilt since the 2017 hurricanes and is truly spacious. The currently available one-bedroom accommodation offers nearly 1500 sq. ft. of living space, all on one level. Occupying the middle floor of a breezy, verandah-style, two-storey house, this accommodation will give you plenty of room to relax and recharge. Comfortable en suite bedroom/bathroom with four-poster, Queen-sized teak bed with hotel-grade, pillow-top mattress and 100% cotton linens. Direct access to the wrap-around verandah from the bedroom, bathroom and kitchen. Comfortable TV/living room. Large, eat-in kitchen with all new cabinets, countertops and appliances with entertaining-size dining space. The verandah, with beautiful valley and water views, is the signature feature of this accommodation. It's perfect for coffee and tea in the morning, reading and relaxing in the sun during the day, as well as drinks and dining in the evening.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 442178vb
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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

St. John

Upper Carolina, a neighbourhood in St. John, is home to this holiday home. While the natural beauty of Virgin Islands National Park and Trunk Bay can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore Tortola Cruise Ship Port. Snorkelling, power boating and sailing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails nearby.
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St. John, USVI

What's nearby

  • Virgin Islands National Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Ajax Peak - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Emmaus Moravian Church - 2 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Cinnamon Bay Beach - 18 min drive - 9.9 km
  • Trunk Bay - 23 min drive - 10.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Sebastian’s Seaside Grill
  • ‪Skinny Legs - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Trunk Bay Beach Bar - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Shambles - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Maho Crossroads - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Verandah-style Living Overlooking Coral Bay pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Verandah-style Living Overlooking Coral Bay?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Verandah-style Living Overlooking Coral Bay?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Verandah-style Living Overlooking Coral Bay?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Verandah-style Living Overlooking Coral Bay located?

Located in Upper Carolina, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Ajax Peak and Virgin Islands National Park. Emmaus Moravian Church and Johnson Bay are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 77 out of 81 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 81 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 81 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 81 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 81 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katie C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely fantastic stay! Loved staying near Cruz Bay on the other side of the island. Listing is exactly as described and definitely worth the cost. All amenities were greatly appreciated.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Donna W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This home was beautiful and the view incredible. Sahra and Jp were helpful with any questions. Location was perfect to access many of the beaches. The owners answered all our questions prior to arriving and made our first visit to St. John an easy one. Looking to make a return to the island in the future and would love to stay at this location again. Thank you!
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A beautiful villa in an incredible location with personable, detail oriented caretakers who answered every question and made us feel at home. Full amenities and every comfort to make vacation easy and relaxing.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jon C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Centrally located to all the great beaches. A view of Coral Bay and the property is landscaped beautifully. The inside has everything you need for a perfect vacation. We highly recommend this place. we will be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carol G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Coral Bay visible from porch. Beautiful flowers and palms. Manager very helpful. Kitchen had everything we needed. Nice indoor shower. Outdoor shower good for easing off sand from the beach. Hit all the boxes. Normally my first box to be checked would be a hot tub or pool. But chose this property because of washer and dryer. Would definitely stay here again. Paved drive all the way to the villa with no steep climbs
Garden
Palms
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas K.

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

Coral Bay

Prefect spot for staying in coral bay
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lauren J.

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

Great location!

We were looking for a villa that gave us an easy drive to both the north shore beaches while being closer to Coral Bay. This villa was great for that and so well equipped for our stay. Communication with our hosts and property managers was great and the views were excellent.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katie S.

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

Beautiful villa in our favorite neighborhood, just 7 minutes from the beach

The apartment was immaculate, perfectly located, and the host was incredibly responsive to our questions.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kim L.

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

Paradise found

We loved everything about our stay at Aqua Villa and look forward to returning in the future. Every detail was perfect. The owners Chris & George were wonderfully helpful with where to go and what adventures to take.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

cindy t.

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

Stunning! Cannot say enjoy about this beautiful place

Had a amazing time! Beautiful home
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vidal J.

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

Porches are spectacular

The property was beautiful and was perfect for relaxing on the veranda after a long day of beach hunting and snorkeling. We enjoyed the house and porch as much as the beaches.Very well appointed and the on site property managers were very helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barbara L.

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

Great Property, Manager, Location

Everything was as expected, plus the bed and pillows were so comfortable. The expansive louvered windows and doors allowed wonderful breezes to circulate. The decor was beautiful and the manager top-notch. We hope to book again!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Magdalena F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property is stunning and so well maintained. The access road and parking spot are not that steep compared to others. The veranda offers a view of both Coral Bay, the mountain valley behind it, the passing clouds, and the stars at night. Apart from the nighttime tree frogs, the area is quiet and is surrounded by lush tropical flora. The furniture is lovely and very comfortable. There are mini split ACs, ceiling fans, and lots of screened and louvered doors to keep you cool. There is plenty of available beach gear; a well-stocked kitchen and bathroom; a built-in water filtration system; a clothesline for drying wet bathing suits; and lots of thoughtful touches throughout, such as bedside flashlights and eye masks. It’s clear that the owners put a lot of thought and care into Aqua Villa. It also shows in their choice of super helpful property managers, Sarah and JP. During a short-lived island power outage, Sarah immediately texted me all the information I needed without my needing to ask. (There is a generator handy in the event it’s extended.) When it was time to fill the house’s cistern with water, Sarah reached out to make sure I wasn’t bothered by the sound of the water filling the drum. (I wasn’t at all.) Need I say more? This place is special, and is so convenient to the beaches and area restaurants to boot. A real St. John gem!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa D.

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

Wonderful stay

We had a great time at Aqua Villa! Chris, the owner, as well as the property managers, were responsive and helpful. The place itself had everything we wanted for our vacation: a beautiful view, a well-equipped kitchen for preparing meals, plenty of beach accessories for enjoying the sand, and of course, lovable Fiona, the furry feline concierge.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Colleen T.

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

Great deck

Enjoyed the beautiful beaches and snorkeling near the house and a few of the restaurants. Kitchen was well stocked so it was easy to cook at the house and enjoy sunrise and sunsets on the big deck. The owner is very friendly and the house Managers JP and Sarah are very hospitable!
Stayed 21 nights in Jan 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Teri H.

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

First timers

Brief, but we thoroughly enjoyed St. John and our 3-night stay in this home. Can’t say enough about the responsiveness of the owner (offering general trip help when throwing this together so quickly) as well as the property manager once we arrived, with tips about the area. The views from the deck/porch are just as pictured. The home had everything we needed, and the beach accessories were a great bonus. I’d love to stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jane C.

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

Aqua Villa—

Beautifully decorated…as soon as you walk into the airy, sunlit space, your whole being says “Ahhhh,” and relaxes. Great location, and the hosts are very helpful with tips on where to go and what to do. On the deck, you’re surrounded by trees and birdsongs, with a lovely view of the water. Sooooo nice!
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lee C.

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

Honeymoon

Beautiful home with an even more beautiful view! Even better than the pictures. We stayed here for the first half of our honeymoon. The property manager Sarah was very helpful in giving us recommendations on the best places to go on the island making our trip that much better. Great way to start our vacation! Definitely recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter G.

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

very clean, roomy, well equipped

The view from this property is exceptional. Unfortunately we were feeling very low energy and this forced us to stay at the house. Very enjoyable. Sarah & JP were very attentive and responsive. Nice to have coolers, beach chairs and snorkeling equipment to borrow. We left USVI at 80F and arrived ten hours later to Wisconsin at minus 10 F. Yeah, wanna go back ASAP and again stay in this property.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert P.

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

4 Excellent Days Above Coral Bay

Great spot overlooking Coral Bay. Beautifully appointed - you go for the veranda and stay for the interior woodwork. Christopher was extremely helpful when we had difficulty locating the house in the dark, which was the only hiccup in the whole trip. We had an extremely aggressive plan of hiking, snorkling, sailing, etc at all hours, and ended up cutting some of it just to enjoy the great views and peace of the house. Highly recommended
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Nov 2021
When we started the daunting task of rebuilding our house, after a tornado embedded in Hurricane Irma raced up our hillside and took out seven houses in a straight line, we vowed to build it back stronger. We want to never have to live through this difficult reconstruction process again. We also decided to rebuild a more beautiful house as well, with appointments that not only delight us, but give our guests a premium experience. I designed all of the interior finishes in the house and self-performed most of the installation, including all of the millwork and painting. So, this review is particularly special to me. And I hope that more of our guests feel the same about the quality of our interior appointments.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gina H.

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

Beautiful view and so relaxing

We came for our anniversary and fell in love with St John! It took us a bit to find the house, but I called Chris and he walked us through the turns. The view was amazing and listening to the birds and frogs was peaceful. The ride to Cruz Bay wasn’t bad and by the end of the week we basically knew our way around. Thank you google maps! Thank you Chris for sharing your beautiful home with us.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

anna h.

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

Beautiful

Aqua Villa is gorgeous! It has a feeling of home but my home is certainly not as nice! I loved the evenings, listening to the night music of the insects buzzing and the beautiful landscape lighting. It was magical. Some may want to stay out at the bars but why, when you can come home to amazing views of Coral Bay and have a cocktail on the deck overlooking the bay and houses dotting the hillsides!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 20 May 2022
I love when our guests have exactly the same experience at the house that we have when we are there. And what makes Anna's review particularly satisfying is that she now owns one of those lovely houses across the valley from us, dotting the hillside. Welcome to the Coral Bay community, dear friend.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelly M.

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

Rel

St. John takes a bit of extra effort to reach as does the Aqua Villa - but that’s exactly the point. Perched above Coral Bay, my wife and I enjoyed the picturesque views from the verandah. We quickly fell into a routine of waking up with the early sunrise, breakfast on the verandah, enjoying the aquamarine waters while “beach hopping,” lunch at Skinny Legs, more explorations, followed by supper back at the house - and repeat.Christopher, the owner was very helpful and accommodating. Communication with Christopher and property managers Sarah and JP before and during our stay was always prompt. Their efforts really make a difference between a great experience and an outstanding one. Thank you all.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janet D.

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

Room with a view.

I was in a bit of a state upon arrival. Don't recommend night arrival after a long day of travel. Probably poor planning on our part. Sarah greeted us and gave many recommendations. Very well decorated and equipped VRBO. Loved coffee on the porches/decks, beautiful sites and sounds. Sarah and JP were helpful, friendly and respectful of our privacy.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kim L.

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

Paradise

My family and I absolutely loved our stay at Aqua Villa. We’ve been to St. John many times, but this is the first time we’ve stayed on the east side of the island. I much much preferred staying here, perched up in the hills with a beautiful view of coral bay to staying in Cruz bay. We were extremely comfortable in the villa - the renovation is so nicely done - but the highlight is the delightful wraparound deck. It was so lovely to have this zen space to come chill on after a day exploring the island. There are incredible plantings all around the house, which plant lovers will appreciate. The giant banana plants adjacent to the deck make you feel like you’re really in a tropical paradise. Going into coral bay for dinner was a nice option, as was cooking at home. The house is well stocked with beach gear, including tons of snorkel stuff (I hadn’t seen that listed, so I had already rented in Cruz bay). Overall wonderful and we would love to come stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

About the host

Hosted by Christopher Conboy Jr.

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We rented villas in St. John for ten years before we bought our house, so we are keenly aware of what makes a great rental experience. We both work in design and construction in the hotel industry and we put that expertise to work in making this house a comfortable, tastefully-appointed, smart, weekly accommodation.

Why they chose this property

After renting in Cruz Bay, Bordeaux Mountain, Gifft Hill and Coral Bay, we found that Upper Carolina in Coral Bay affords us the best location for our annual vacations on St. John. A quick check of the prevailing winds in the morning allows us to get to the best snorkeling spots on the North Shore, East End or South Shore in less than 15 minutes for our first two-hour swim of the day. I can also get to the Leinster Bay running loop (the best place to run in the morning) in exactly seven minutes, from the house to the Annaberg parking lot. Which makes an early morning run that much more enjoyable.

What makes this property unique

This accommodation is all about the space. There's plenty of it for a one-bedroom listing. When you open the door, we want you to love the big, breezy, eat-in kitchen, the comfortable verandah, the lovely furnishings and the terrific valley and Coral Bay views. We have off-street parking directly in front of the house which is extremely rare for St. John rental properties. And, because the house is located in the desirable enclave of Upper Carolina, the road to the house is paved concrete with constant maintenance from our homeowners association. It's even level and long enough for a meaningful stroll under the stars after dinner--a pleasant surprise to all of our guests.

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