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Blue Wrasse - Cute Little Cottage with New Deck

Blue Wrasse - Cute Little Cottage with New Deck

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Property grounds
Sunrise view from the deck.
Post-Irma view from the screened-in porch
Lovely new outdoor swing on the deck.
What a view from this spot. Imagine enjoying your morning coffee right here!

Overview of Blue Wrasse - Cute Little Cottage with New Deck

Reviews
9.8 out of 10 Exceptional
1 bedroom1+ bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • Ocean viewOcean viewOcean view

Explore the area

Map
St. John, St John
  • Popular LocationVirgin Islands National Park3 min walk
  • Popular LocationCinnamon Bay Beach16 min drive
  • Popular LocationTrunk Bay19 min drive
  • AirportSt. Thomas (STT-Cyril E. King)98 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 6)

Loft

Main Bedroom

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Outdoor shower

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining Area

About this property

Blue Wrasse - Cute Little Cottage with New Deck

Wonderful location for a family on a budget. Brand new expanded deck with outdoor dining and lounging. Lower level renovated in 2018 with new half bath added and new flooring and deck! Gorgeous views of Coral Bay. Cute little cottage (this is not a luxury villa) sleeps up to 6: two on queen size bed in bedroom, two in king size bed in the loft, and two on the pullout futon. Updated kitchen is fully stocked with all the necessary utensils, plates, cups, and cooking supplies.

This cottage sits at the bottom of the lot and thus has many steps (82) down to the unit. This cottage is probably not for the elderly.

The cottage has air conditioning throughout, with the exception of the screened in porch and screened-in bathroom - what a view from the full bathroom! The bathroom was also recently renovated with all new tile and fixtures.

Relax on the deck and porch while sipping cocktails looking at the boats anchored just below. Plenty of nearby restaurants and beaches to keep you busy all day long!

In order to keep our rental rates as low as they are, the cottage only comes with 1 bath towel, 1 washcloth, and 1 beach towel per registered guest per week and linens for the number of registered guests at arrival. The cottage does not include in-stay housekeeping or towel/linen service. If you would like in-stay cleaning services you can arrange that directly with our on-island managers at your own cost. Additionally, if you feel you may need more at your arrival, please ask when making your reservation to pre-pay for 1 additional of each towel per person per week ($50 for 2 guests, $75 for 4 guests, and $100 for 6 guests) and we will add that fee to your reservation. There are several laundromats on the island as well if you would prefer to clean your own towels during your stay.

For those who have been to St John before you can rest easy that the road to the house is a concrete straightaway with no switchbacks!

Keywords: cottage, view, sleeps 6, air conditioning

Property manager

John Hilbert
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Amenities

Kitchen
Air conditioning
Ocean view
Barbecue grill
Beach
Private Cottage with Ocean Views
Ocean view
Kitchen
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
10.0 out of 10, (46 reviews)
Private Cottage with Ocean Views

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

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
Onsite 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 there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit and a deadbolt lock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

About the area

St. John

This cottage 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 check out Tortola Cruise Ship Port. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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What's nearby

  • Virgin Islands National Park - 3 min walk
  • Maho Beach - 10 min drive
  • Cinnamon Bay Beach - 16 min drive
  • Cinnamon Bay - 16 min drive
  • Trunk Bay - 19 min drive

Getting around

  • St. Thomas (SPB-St. Thomas Seaplane Base) - 80 min drive

Restaurants

  • Lime Out - 20 min drive
  • Tap & Still - 25 min drive
  • Skinny Legs - 20 min walk
  • The Windmill Bar - 20 min drive
  • Greengo’s - 25 min drive

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 162 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 162 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 162 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 162 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

DIANE r.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Blue Wrasse vacation
We had a lovely stay at Blue Wrasse. It is a cute private cottage with a stunning view of Coral Bay from the large deck. There are 80 plus steps down to the cottage from the car and they pretty steep. We didn't have any trouble with them but this cottage is for those without any mobility issues for sure. There is a small screen porch with a table for two and one chair. There is a very small living space with a futon and a kitchen area and a table against the wall. There is air conditioning and a television and it is comfortable for two people. There is a loft with a queen bed but the steps are a bit challenging. We didn't use that. The bathroom on that level is outside in a screened area surrounded by the rain forest. The shower is in that bathroom. From that level you go out to the deck and down more steps to the bedroom which has a queen bed, a beautiful view and another deck. In the bedroom is a toilet and sink separated from the bed by a curtain. The property manager, Kat is amazing. She is so warm, kind and responsive. We didn't have any problems with bugs in the cottage because we followed her instructions of removing garbage daily and cleaning up crumbs carefully. There are no see ums and mosquitoes especially after rain but that is true at any cottage on the island. We saw an iquana in the tree from the deck and we loved having our breakfast outside watching the incredible view. We used the beach chairs which were in a shed by the parking area.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jim K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Love the Blue Wrasse!!
The Blue Wrasse is such a unique, charming find. The porch and view are spectacular. We loved our morning coffee watching the sun rise over St. John's. The pictures somehow don't even give the view justice. We used the loft, futon and downstairs bedroom and all slept quite comfortably. The air conditioning is so nice after long days out in the sum. We also enjoyed being able to watch a movie after sunset. We loved the outdoor shower!! The cottage is well-equipped and has everything you need for meal prep. We used the grill for multiple meals. We also used the snorkel gear and cooler on site...very convenient. Kat is such a pleasure to deal with and will respond quickly with any questions. Highly recommend the Blue Wrasse and hope to be back!!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Don S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Honest review
Pretty good value as far as the island is concerned. Beautiful location with an incredible view from the deck and nice grill. Great stock of kitchen items and various things like spices, and condiments from previous guests. This is a split level with the loft and kitchen (with futon) together on the upper level and a lower level with the queen bed which is non accessible aside from going outside and down a flight of stairs. Almost everything you need for a stay, snorkel gear, kitchen items etc but beware for longer stays they don’t seem to leave a sufficient stock of toilet paper or paper towels, so you’ll need to get that from town in amounts likely far more than needed. Lot smaller than we expected, sleeping six is definitely a stretch for this place but for the four we had it was sufficient. While it might be standard practice, advertising a place sleeps six and charging almost $200 in extra guest fees for four people is very frustrating. The stairs were a LOT steeper than expected and when it rains, as it often does, they get super slippery and we fell multiple times, once very badly. The door downstairs doesn’t seal well and between that and the other gaps, lots of bugs came in during our stay. Not a major issue, but bothersome and seemingly not a crazy hard fix. Also full of fleas or bed bugs which made things pretty uncomfortable as well. Overall, for the adventurous on a budget, it’s a great place to stay, but if neither of these apply to you, proceed with caution.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful Paradise
Awesome view. Loved location and privacy.
Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jordan L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Island vacay
The property had excellent views and was in a good location. It was easy to get to the grocery store, many beaches and bars/restaurants. There were a lot of bugs and we both got bit by no see ums quite a bit which made things a little uncomfortable. It would have been nice to have better bug repllant or maybe some candles to light.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

About the host

Hosted by John Hilbert

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Why they chose this property

We just love the peace and quiet of Coral Bay and the view from the cottage is spectacular! We bought this particular house because the drive to the house is up a simple straight concrete road with no switchbacks and no issues

What makes this property unique

The porch and view for this price is undoubtably the best feature of Blue Wrasse Cottage but the accessibility is also wonderful. Many if not most rentals on St John require a SUV to get to them and have harrowing drives around steep turns and in many cases unpaved roads. Not at Blue Wrasse Cottage - simple easy drive straight up a concrete road!

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