Beat the Heat: Enjoy Aria's Private Pool and A/C Just Minutes from North Shore Beaches!
Aria is one of four villas in a small gated neighborhood located on the south facing side of one of the mountains that towers over Coral Bay. The views are beautiful and include sweeping vistas of turquoise seas, blazing sunrises, the British Virgin Islands, Coral Bay, and Bordeaux Mountain. A privacy gate and an oversized lot insure that Aria maintains a peaceful and very romantic character. Although Aria is an ultra private villa, it is not secluded, for the warm waters and white sands of the National Park beaches at Maho Bay and Francis Bay are only a 5-minute drive. Coral Bay restaurants and bars are a 5 – 10 minute drive, and the delightful nightlife and shopping in Cruz Bay are a 15- 20-minute drive.
Aria is an environmentally sensitive home that was designed and built to be very much in harmony with its peaceful, ultra private natural surroundings. In keeping with its environmental awareness character, Aria’s pool has no chemicals but is instead kept sparkling clean by a pool ionization process. The villa is built on two levels, with the living, dining and kitchen areas, plus a deck on the upper level, and with the pool, and sundeck on the lower level. The two master bedrooms are on different levels of the house to insure maximum privacy. Both bedrooms are similar in size and furnishings and both have king beds, air conditioning and tiled baths. Screened sliding glass doors on both bedrooms offer lovely views, and both bedrooms open to a deck. The lower bedroom is accessed by exterior stairs and also contains a small refrigerator and a telephone
The serene, natural and very private setting of Aria is just as private now as it was in 1997 when this villa was built. Aria’s standout features include the following:
• Aria is small but has it all; pool, a/c, cable TV, wireless internet and spectacular views; • Aria’s natural environment has been carefully preserved, thus giving Aria superb privacy and the feel of a serene tropical hideaway. • This is a perfect villa for anyone wanting a full body (no tan lines) tan. You don’t see any people, and no people can see you; • The cozy interior and the peaceful, tranquil location make this villa an ideal romantic hideaway for one or two couples; • Aria is also perfect for a small family that wants a villa with everything, but at an affordable price; • Although Aria is unusually private, it is also centrally located and convenient to Coral Bay, north shore beaches and Cruz Bay.
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The property is non-smoking. This includes outside on the decks and the surrounding grounds of the property.
No functions, wedding/receptions, etc. are allowed at the property. The rental is only for the guests reserved and paid to stay at the property.
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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
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Frequently asked questions
Does Beat the Heat: Enjoy Aria's Private Pool and A/C Just Minutes from North Shore Beaches! have a pool?
Yes, this property has a pool.
How much does it cost to stay at Beat the Heat: Enjoy Aria's Private Pool and A/C Just Minutes from North Shore Beaches!?
As of 3 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Beat the Heat: Enjoy Aria's Private Pool and A/C Just Minutes from North Shore Beaches! on 8 May 2026 start from AU$595, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
Is Beat the Heat: Enjoy Aria's Private Pool and A/C Just Minutes from North Shore Beaches! pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Beat the Heat: Enjoy Aria's Private Pool and A/C Just Minutes from North Shore Beaches!?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Beat the Heat: Enjoy Aria's Private Pool and A/C Just Minutes from North Shore Beaches!?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Beat the Heat: Enjoy Aria's Private Pool and A/C Just Minutes from North Shore Beaches!?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Beat the Heat: Enjoy Aria's Private Pool and A/C Just Minutes from North Shore Beaches! located?
Located in Upper Carolina, this villa is within 1 mi (2 km) of Ajax Peak and Virgin Islands National Park. Annaberg Plantation and Virgin Islands Coral Reef National Monument are also within 3 miles (5 km).
Reviews
8.4
Very good
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Beautiful view! TIRED property! Needs to be renevated for the money! Great location- but property needs help!
Phyllis M.
Stayed 21 nights in Mar 2023
Verified
8/10 Good
Brian C.
26 July 2018
I think the property needs updating as far as painting and just overall refreshing....
It was nice and Caribbean Villas was great but I probably wouldn't stay there again.
Brian C.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Mar 2020
Thank you for leaving your review and for supporting St John. We enjoyed you as our guests just as much! Aria is very charming with jaw-dropping views of Coral Bay and our goal is for the villa to match. We will take your suggestion into consideration and we appreciate your input! Thank you!
My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Aria. The view here was exceptional looking out over Coral Bay. Wildlife here was also fun - lots of Pearl-eyed thrashers (birds), lizards and grasshoppers! We liked the easy access to the north end beaches, (closest is Maho Bay, approx 8-10min). It was a bit of a hike to Cruz Bay (approx 30min) where many of the restaurants are located but we still enjoyed many evenings there. A few very good restaurants in Coral Bay too. We also prepared many meals at the house, kitchen was well stocked with dishes, pans, pantry items, etc. Overall the house worked very well for us. It needs some updating (in some ways is a little outdated) but it was clean and beautiful in SO many ways, including the pool which was a bonus! Highly recommend and would stay here again.
Alice S.
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Mar 2021
Hi Alice! Thank you for your thorough review. We agree, this home has many characteristics that makes it charming and relaxing. We are happy to hear you enjoyed your stay and hope to see you again!
Archival
6/10 Okay
Carl C.
4 Feb 2017
Good and bad.
We have stayed in this house twice, once in 2015 and once in 2016, both for 7 days. On the good side, it's a very quiet location with a killer view of Coral Bay. The pool is nice as well. The kitchen is barely adequately equipped. On the bad side, the furniture leaves a lot to be desired. Trying to find a comfortable way to sit in the living room is a challenge as there are no sofas or easy chairs, just a few upholstered dining room chairs and a day bed, for which we could find no use at all. We ended up dragging the patio furniture inside! Also, the master bed room has no ( as in zero) clothes bureaus or chests, so we had to keep a lot of our clothes in our suitcases. Finally, the downstairs bedroom is perfectly usable for anything other than sleeping. There's some kind of noisy pump next to it which seems to come on at all hours of the day and night. This belongs in an outbuilding. The very basic nature of the furnishings however are not reflected in the price, which is on a par with much more well equipped and comfortable houses very close by. Folks, invest a few bucks in living room furniture.
Carl C.
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Mar 2020
Carl, thank you for sharing your experience. With your kind feedback, we are happy to share that we do have new furniture on the way! We hope it arrives as soon as possible, but as you know, "island time" is a very true motto for the virgin islands!
In regards to your comment regarding the kitchen appliances, the stove is brand new and we do our best to make sure everything runs the way it should as well as fully stocked with cooking essentials. If there was anything in particular that was missing, please call or email us. We will have our island manager do a walk through to ensure there is adequate appliances and cookware in the meantime.
As for the noise, this was addressed at the time of your review and the problem was resolved.
Thank you, again, for sharing your feedback!
Aria is NOT safe, Inaccurate, & Overpriced for a View Alone.
For the past 5 years, twice a year, I’ve visited Saint John. I have never felt unsafe till our stay at Aria. Many of the stated amenities were NOT accurate. Not enough space to list all so beware when booking here!
Pros: Central location & view
Cons: 1. False description stating sleeps 5. Only beds for 4. Was charged extra for our 5th guest with no where for them to sleep. Had to find/rent an air mattress & put in living room. 1st night daughter woke screaming from finding a 3” scorpion on her bed!
2. Stated Aria's pool has no chemicals but it’s highly chlorinated burnt our noses/eyes.
3. Stated having AC in both bedrooms. Only upstairs worked. Downstairs bedroom is by pool so those guests had to choose between breathing chlorinated air all night or close windows for AC unit to only get to 86 at night. Messaged host, no response.
4. Day 2 upstairs wall behind bed & pillows covered by trail of ants. Removed sheets to wash & found scorpion under pillow!
5. Gravel walkway to house is steep & none of outside lights work. One guest slipped at night & cut their back.
6. Day 5 upstairs bedroom woke to something large & brown on wall. It was a 5” tarantula!
7. Stated being “perfect villa for anyone wanting a full body tan”. When my kids left for the beach I falsely felt safe to sunbathe/listen to a book w/ ear buds. I was horrified to find a strange man in front of me cleaning & adding chemicals to the pool! He should’ve come the next day after we left.
Jenell L.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Jan 2024
Hello Jenell. I am sorry you left St John feeling less than satisfied with Villa Aria. Aria is a 2 bedroom, 2 bath villa, as stated on the site and sleeps 4 comfortably. We follow VRBO's format that allows us to extend the courtesy of allowing one additional person, at a minimal cost with a blow up bed. This eliminates guests having to rent a 3 bedroom villa for 5 guests at a much higher cost. Our highest priority is the comfort and safety of our guests and had we have known of any issue during your stay we would have addressed it immediately. If we knew you did not feel comfortable or safe we would have re-located you, but the local office has no record of a conversation with you during your stay. There are no tarantulas on St John, just big spiders that look like tarantulas! I verified the outside lights were working on your arrival day and on your departure day. I also verified the lights continue to work for the current guests. I verified both ac units were working on your arrival and departure day. I verified the pool guy showed up, introduced himself loudly before going on to the pool deck which was empty. When he went to the pool a gentleman and yourself came out of the upper level door at which time the pool man stated he was there with tablets and would be gone shortly. In no way were you unsafe and looking at the pool man in front of you as you were on the upper level with a gentleman.
Bad reviews affect so many people, with defamed statements can get people fired and lose credibility because your grievance is only that you did not want to pay additional for a larger villa. According to our records via email you were well aware of your options and chose to rent Aria for 4 guests (eliminating the 5th person) you knew would be traveling. Please call me should you wish to speak to me. Diane
Perfect for 2 couples! Even had a pool but chlorine was so high it burned your eyes. They provided beach chairs, towels and a complete kitchen! A great choice but you pay for it!
View was spectacular and property as advertised. Loved the location where we could to the beaches, Coral Bay, and Cruz Bay. Would stay there again. House isn’t fancy but has everything you need. Wont forget the view!
Ross W.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2021
Verified
6/10 Okay
teresa s.
20 Jan 2021
Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy
Aria stay Jan 8-16
How can you not enjoy St John but this property was not as fully advertised!
Aria was perfect for our stay. We loved being close to the beaches!
The house has everything we needed for a comfortable stay. The kitchen was well equipped to cook meals when we wanted to stay in. We loved being a short drive down to Maho - our favorite beach. The property managers were amazing and quickly responded and addressed any questions or concerns. The pool was fantastic and the hot tub was a nice way to end the day. Would love to stay here again.
kari m.
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Bruce S.
12 Dec 2018
Wonderful house in a terrific location.
We’ve just finished a month in Aria House on Ajax Mountain.
The house is very secluded with very few neighbors and none close by. Terrific day and nighttime ocean views out over Coral Bay, East End, Tortola, Virgin Gorda and beyond. Stars, moon and sun rises are spectacular.
High mountain location means cooling sea breezes, day and night. Aria is also a perfect house for a rainy day.
The kitchen is fully equipped, the furnishings are very comfortable and best of all, the house has its own laundry!
We’ve travelled to St. John regularly since 1974 and know the island well. Aria is an excellent house in an excellent and easily accessible location.
Our best recommendation is that we’ve already reserved for 5 weeks next year.
BIG THANKS to Delores and Margaret for a wonderful stay. Keep left, Mon!
Bruce S.
Stayed 31 nights in Oct 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Mar 2020
It was a pleasure having you and we are just as excited to have you back next year! Thank you for leaving this great review!
Archival
10/10 Excellent
17 Oct 2016
Great location and privacy!! Perfect spot for 2!
My husband and I stayed here to celebrate our anniversary! We were looking for a home with a pool and hot tub and this fit the bill perfectly! We were a bit hesitant with the living room furniture when we saw it on line but the day bed is quite comfortable. I would change the chairs out for something more inviting, but I guess as a vacation home, it works. This isn't a fancy home but if you are looking for a well kept property at a good value, this would be a great choice! My husband and I loved the views and the breezes were amazing! We weren't quite sure what to expect for August and were pleasantly surprised. This location is a short drive to Maho bay.... my friends recommended this beach as being one of their favorite and they were right, gorgeous!! We will return!
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Mar 2020
Thank you for your review! We are happy to know you enjoyed your stay and we hope your anniversary
was a special one! We have made note of your comments regarding the living room furniture. Having this information gives us the opportunity to improve the villa as well as a guests stay. We hope to see you again next time you return to St John!
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