House of Open Arms Cottage: AC, White Water Views,Romantic, Private,!

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Welcome to your private veranda: 180 degree views, crashing waves below.

Overlooking Hurricane Hole and surrounded by beautiful gardens.

Interior beauty with breathtaking views from every window

Queen Bed with Heavenly pillow top mattress from Pottery Barn

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Amenities
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Location
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1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 270 sq m

Popular amenities

Pool

Breakfast available

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Explore the area

St John, VI

Virgin Islands National Park16 min walk
Trunk Bay29 min drive
Cinnamon Bay Beach31 min drive
St. Thomas (STT-Cyril E. King)99 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Kitchenette

Balcony

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Come experience an amazing, beautifully appointed vacation home on St. John! Here you will be surrounded by truly green living with solar and electric power combining the best of both. Live well while remaining in balance with the world around you. My property overlooks Hurricane Hole and East End which is part of the National Park here on St. John. 180 degrees of breathtaking water beauty: the Caribbean in it's full expression!
The Cottage is a charming studio suite, featuring a wonderfully comfortable queen size pillow-top bed,where you can fall asleep to the sounds of the waves crashing on the beach directly below. Air conditioning is a lovely addition, along with a fantastic couch, and an in-laid tile breakfast table and adorondak chairs,.There is also a small library of books, board games, and a BOSE music system. Surrounding the Cottage is a wonderful covered balcony and uncovered wrap-around porch, with 180-degree white water ocean views. The Cottage has a beautiful outdoor stone shower, inlaid with stone and pottery shards, an outdoor kitchen sink and prep area, a gas grill,an indoor storage area with a full size refrigerator with upper freezer unit, an electric stove top burner, fast water pot for heating water for tea or coffee, French press, percolator , and a convection/microwave.

The Cottage features beautiful, luxurious furnishings to make guests as comfortable as possible. Beach chairs and coolers provided as well as all linens and towels,shampoo, body gel, hair dryer, ironing board and iron, and anything else needed to make it your home away from home!

Need more space or want your own private pool with your rental? Check out the villa on Homeaway #177239

Keywords: Cottage, Romantic, Private, Whitewater views, sound of waves heard below, Elegant,large outdoor shower.

Property manager

Catherine Perry

Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool

Kitchen

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Sea view

Take it all in - private deck 500 feet above beautiful mountain and water vistas

Sea view

Kitchen

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 18

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Port -a- crib available

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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

St. John

Located in St. John, this cottage is in the city centre and on the waterfront. 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. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

St John, VI

What's nearby

Virgin Islands National Park - 16 min walk
Cinnamon Bay - 8 min drive
Maho Beach - 28 min drive
Trunk Bay - 29 min drive
Cinnamon Bay Beach - 31 min drive

Getting around

St. Thomas (SPB-St. Thomas Seaplane Base) - 96 min drive

Restaurants

Lime Out - 18 min drive
Skinny Legs - 19 min walk
The Windmill Bar - 23 min drive
Greengo’s - 28 min drive
Maho Crossroads - 14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does House of Open Arms Cottage: AC, White Water Views,Romantic, Private,! have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is House of Open Arms Cottage: AC, White Water Views,Romantic, Private,! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at House of Open Arms Cottage: AC, White Water Views,Romantic, Private,!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at House of Open Arms Cottage: AC, White Water Views,Romantic, Private,!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is House of Open Arms Cottage: AC, White Water Views,Romantic, Private,! located?

Located in the heart of St. John, this cottage is within 1 mi (2 km) of Hurricane Hole and Virgin Islands National Park. Virgin Islands Coral Reef National Monument and Emmaus Moravian Church are also within 1 mile (2 km).

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Mattie G.

8 Nov 2023

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

Beautiful Views from a Peaceful and Cozy Cottage

We were in awe when we arrived. Even at night, we couldn’t believe how beautiful our surroundings were and could not wait to see it all in the morning. Once we settled in, Catherine brought us the perfect meal after a long day of travel. We enjoyed breakfast and dinners on the Villa patio with my parents who stayed in the separate property above the cottage, which also has a pool and a full kitchen. Both properties were peaceful and enjoyable places to drink coffee in the morning and relax after a day of exploring the island. It was also nice having Catherine available to chat with and offer suggestions for places to visit. Her snorkeling suggestion ended up being our favorite spot. The details like the sugar to feed the birds and the outdoor shower make this a special and memorable place!

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

B B.

2 Oct 2023

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

Gorgeous views, amazing cottage!

The privacy and views from the cottage are unbeatable. The cottage was well maintained and quality throughout. So many nice little touches such as the artwork in the sconces and shower tiles as well as everything to make our stay better: cooler, beach chairs, beach towels, sunscreen, plastic baggies. We enjoyed our stay immensely thanks in large part to the House of Open Arms cottage. I will warn everyone that there are a lot of steps leading down to the cottage so this is not a good place for anyone who is not fit. Also, the driveway to the cottage is steep and full of potholes so this is not the place for timid drivers.

Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jamie N.

23 Jun 2023

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

Wonderful views of ocean and nature

Had a wonderful stay. Catherine met us at the jeep rental and lead the way to her place. Then made us a wonderful meal after a long day of travel. She had everything at the cottage that you could possibly need and gave great recommendations for snorkeling the bays. We enjoyed having meals on the patio and watching the birds and little lizards, less than 3” long, all around us. We had air conditioning to cool us off at night but otherwise enjoyed the breeze coming off the ocean. The views and privacy is spectacular.

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan B.

7 May 2023

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

Our stay at "House of Open Arms"

I can't say enough about our great host-Catherine. She made our stay special. We especially loved our balcony overlooking Coral Bay. The cottage was clean, well-equipped, and comfortable for the two of us. Catherine even supplied a lb. of coffee and homemade granola, as well as a welcoming dinner!

Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Denah T.

21 Mar 2023

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

beyond spectacular

We stayed in the cottage, which is the smaller building on the property. It was sublime, with ocean breezes filling the space, and the sounds of the waves and crickets lulling us to sleep at night. The view is every bit as wonderful as shown, and in fact is even better. You are treated to a sunrise in the morning, which is amazing. Catherine's decorating style is west indies lovely, and the place is immaculately maintained. The outdoor shower is truly wonderful -- watching the ocean as you shower. The little yellow birds in the videos are a delightful part of the experience, too. You can cook most of what you want there -- grill, or individual burner, etc. Be ready for a walk down the hilly driveway and then steps to get to the cottage, but it is oh so worth it. You'll want to rent a 4wd vehicle (Fun), since the road up to the property is not fully paved. Hope very much to go back!!

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

About the host

Hosted by Catherine Perry

Catherine Perry is the owner and innkeeper of A House of Open Arms. I helped to build this house from the ground up. I began in 2004 and completed the building process in 2006. I am a full time artist as well as the Innkeeper on this property and I welcome my guests at the ferry dock in Cruz Bay and offer a first evening welcome dinner. I also provide basic essentials for your first few days:,homemade granola, coffee, sugar and tea, cooking spices,etc.

Why they chose this property

I purchased this land in 2003 to begin a dream of being a working artist and Innkeeper on St. John. I create unique lighting for many private homes on St. John. I also have items for purchase for my guests! And they are always. welcome to visit my studio during their stay here!

What makes this property unique

A House of Open Arms is on the electric grid to provide A/C. It also has solar powered water system to insure continuos use even in an electrical pause. The water purified rainwater-fed and UV filtered. House of Open Arms sits amid lush tropical gardens with a 180 degree view of the sea. Cooling easterly breezes come up the hill making the need for a/c very optional. Hawks, kestrels, bananaquits, Lesser Antilles bull finches, Puerto Rican bull finches, and magnificent frigates float above with the crashing sea below. This is truly a nature lover's paradise. It is made all the sweeter by the knowledge much of the electricity and all of the water used on the property are collected from the sun and sky, with minimal impact on the surrounding environment.