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

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2 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

Pool

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Explore the area

Coral Bay, St John

Virgin Islands National Park18 min walk
Cinnamon Bay Beach17 min drive
Trunk Bay25 min drive
St. Thomas (STT-Cyril E. King)97 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Dining Area

About this property

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.

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Amenities

Pool

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Sea view

Pool

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.

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

About the area

St. John

This villa is located in St. John. 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. Kayaking and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and horse riding nearby.

Coral Bay, St John

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 mi (2 km) of Emmaus Moravian Church and Virgin Islands National Park. Johnson Bay and Virgin Islands Coral Reef National Monument are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Nick K.

19 Apr 2024

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

Great Family Stay in Coral Bay

This property fit us (2 adults / 2 children) perfectly! The kids enjoyed the pool, and we enjoyed the view (with a drink in our hand :). Would definitely stay here again. Communication was great. Property was clean. And Coral Bay was relaxing.

Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ryan W.

4 Apr 2024

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St. John Spring Break

My family and I stayed at Bay House for our first trip to St. John. It was an amazing trip and we wouldn't hesitate to book Bay House again. To begin, Terry was fantastic to work with. She briefed us thoroughly on everything we needed to know about St. John and the property to make our trip a success. The house was exactly as described and the pictures don't do it justice. The driveway is pretty steep but nothing worse than we've driven in the Smokey or Rocky Mountains. And the view is more than worth it. Coral Bay is the place to stay - more relaxed and quieter than Cruz Bay. There are grocery stores and restaurants within walking distance so it's very convenient. The pool was a huge hit with our kids, especially after a long day of beach hopping or hiking. The decks (there are two) are wonderful and catch a great breeze in the early morning and evening. Did I mention the views? The kitchen was well stocked with everything we needed. Can't comment on the TV because we never turned it on but the chairs and couch were very comfortable. We had no problems with the wifi all week. The bedrooms on the first level are air conditioned and each have a bathroom. They both have access to the 1st level balcony and the master bedroom has a great view of the bay, which is really nice to wake up to when the sun rises in the morning. The washer and dryer are located in a separate shed right next to the house by the first level. No problem there. Perfect vacation! Thank you Terry!

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

joseph s., Charlottesville

3 Mar 2024

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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

10/10 Excellent

Frederick M.

19 Feb 2024

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Perfect

Back again - superb as always.

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alec L.

5 Feb 2024

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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

About the host

Hosted by Beth Racine

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.