Stonegarden Cottage - Gorgeous View & Cool Breeze (#13988)

Coral Bay, St John, Virgin Islands

Description of the Coral Bay vacation cottage rental

Steady tradewinds, an easterly view and the lush surrounding forest make Stonegarden Cottage a comfortable tropical getaway year-round -- cool, quiet and peaceful. After a day on blazing white sand beaches or out on the glittering sea, it is delightful to return up the mountain to your forest retreat, savor a frozen drink while enjoying the view or gaze into a lily pond while hearing the breeze rustle the treetops.

On-site Nature Trails: The best of St. John's natural beauty and astonishing biodiversity lies on-site at your doorstep. A trellised archway of hanging tropical flowers greets you as you enter and walk down a short stone stairway to the front door. The large (2/3 acre) hillside property is an ecological wonderland that invites wandering -- beautiful hand-crafted stone paths and trails on several different levels lead you through the lush hardwood foliage of Guavaberry Woods, where picturesque and unique ponds and gardens of orchids, frangipani, hibiscus and bouganvilla delight the eye.

Forest Sights and Sounds: Birdwatching opportunities abound -- the red-tailed hawks that soar past close enough to see the barred markings on their backs, the blazing green crest of the hummingbirds, the yellow-breasted bananaquits known for their love of sugar. The sounds of the island forest surround the visitor throughout the day, from the soft cooing of the turtle doves in the morning to the sweet chirruping of the little green "Coqui" frogs at day's end.

Accomodation Options: The Upper and Lower Levels can be rented together or separately, accomodating up to six guests. The two levels are connected by a gated outside staircase, with separate parking and access for privacy. For rates, please refer to owner's web-site by clicking on link at the bottom of this page.

The Upper Level: The fully-equipped, eat-in kitchen opens out onto the deck where one can dine or just relax while watching the boats on Coral Bay Harbor and enjoying one of the most beautiful views in all the Caribbean, with an ever-changing light show of turquoise water and sundrenched islands.
The living room offers sleeping accomodations for two adults or children on the comfortable full size sofa-bed, and has a separate full bath complete with garden shower and ample closet space.
The master bedroom with queen-size bed and private bath has an expansive island view. The enclosed Caribbean "garden shower" blends traditional stonework with the tropical environment.
Walkways from the front door connect into the stone paths and trails of Guavaberry Woods.

The Lower Level: For a couple looking for a combination of affordability and comfort, Stonegarden Cottage's downstairs unit is a perfect choice. Private and quiet, this charming apartment with stained-glass windows and beautiful views to the harbor is equipped with a fully stocked kitchenette -- 4-burner range with oven, microwave, refrigerator, and full size double-sink.
Enjoy the comfortable amenities of a queen-sized bed, private bath with shower and dining table and chairs, as well as a dining deck with mosaic bistro-table and chairs, view and direct access to the trails of Guavaberry Woods.
The lower level has its own separate entrance, driveway and parking space.

Guest Comments: "Our visit to Stonegarden Cottage was 10 times better than we ever expected. It was truly wonderful !!!!! You had everything anyone could want and we were greeted and made to feel right at home right away...We covered the island during our week and you truly have the best view of anyone!!...Thank you again for a wonderful vacation in paradise."
-- Jane from Lexington, KY

"The house surpassed our expectations in its location, comfort, tasteful decorating, kitchen facilities and luxurious bathrooms. The view was spectacular!... We loved sitting out on the deck
sipping our coffee in the morning and wine in the evening while looking over the bays and faraway islands....We are already thinking about how and when we can return and we will certainly recommend your cottage for anyone we know who heads your way!"
-- Anne from Iowa City, IA

Stonegarden Cottage nestles within a shady, tropical forest, high up the steep slopes of St. John's Bordeaux Mountain. At the foot of the mountain lies picturesque Coral Bay harbor; beyond unfolds a panorama of peninsulas, islands, beaches and glowing turquoise channels that run east as far as Virgin Gorda and the Anegada Passage. This is the view Islands Magazine chose as the top spot in the world to watch the sunrise of the new millennium.

Sailing, snorkeling, scuba-diving and beachcombing are all just minutes from this beautiful mountain cottage, with its spectacular island view and cooling trade winds. The house is easily accessible without 4-wheel drive via a smooth new concrete road, and is convenient to the restaurants and shops of Coral Bay (two minutes), beautiful Salt Pond Beach (10 minutes) and the unsurpassed North Shore beaches of the Virgin Islands National Park (15 minutes).

• 3 Queen Beds
• Full Kitchen
• Parking
• Beach Chairs
• Housekeeper
• Porch
• Beach Towels
• Kitchenette
• View (Ocean)
• Deck
• Linens Provided

• Alarm Clock
• Hair Dryer
• Stereo
• Blender
• Iron
• Telephone
• CD Player
• Microwave
• Toaster
• Ceiling Fan
• Oven
• TV (Cable/Satellite)
• Coffee Maker
• Radio
• VCR
• DVD Player
• Refrigerator (Full)
• Washer/Dryer
• Gas Grill
• Refrigerator (Mini)

• Hiking (onsite)
• Ocean (<1 mile)
• Miniature Golf (5 miles)
• Basketball Court (<1 mile)
• Park (<1 mile)
• Windsurfing (5 miles)
• Bicycling (<1 mile)
• Playground (<1 mile)
• Golf (7 miles)
• Boating (<1 mile)
• Restaurant (<1 mile)
• Gym/Fitness Center (7 miles)
• Deep Sea Fishing (<1 mile)
• Sailing (<1 mile)
• Parasailing (7 miles)
• Fishing (<1 mile)
• Scuba Diving (<1 mile)
• Surfing (9 miles)
• Grocery Store (<1 mile)
• Shopping Area (<1 mile)
• Tennis (9 miles)
• Horseback Riding (<1 mile)
• Snorkeling (<1 mile)
• Aquarium (12 miles)
• Kayaking (<1 mile)
• Beach (2 miles)
• Movie Theater (12 miles)
• Live Entertainment (<1 mile)

Highspeed Wireless Internet Access, On-site Nature Trails

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