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Tortuga Cottage: Great ocean views, spa, hammock.

Tortuga Cottage: Great ocean views, spa, hammock.

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Property grounds
Living area
Private kitchen

Overview of Tortuga Cottage: Great ocean views, spa, hammock.

Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 293 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tubHot tubHot tub
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space
  • Ocean viewOcean viewOcean view

Explore the area

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St. John, St John
  • Popular LocationVirgin Islands National Park3 min drive
  • Popular LocationCinnamon Bay Beach17 min drive
  • Popular LocationTrunk Bay21 min drive
  • AirportSt. Thomas (STT-Cyril E. King)84 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Tortuga Cottage: Great ocean views, spa, hammock.

At Calabash Cottages we specialize in private getaways for two guests. Tortuga is a cheerful and welcoming cottage with a gorgeous view of Coral Bay Harbor. This cottage has wonderful breezes, beautiful sunrises and moon rises, covered and uncovered decks plus a “hammock garden”. There is a private hot tub overlooking the Caribbean sea. For those who are familiar with Calabash Cottages, Tortuga Cottage is not in the same Calabash Boom location. The cottage is located just outside of Coral Bay. Although private, it is not as remote and secluded as Sago and Windwardside. On the other hand for our guests that have bemoaned the bumpy road, Tortuga could be your choice! This road is entirely paved and within walking distance of several bars and restaurants. With fabulous views from the living room bedroom and porch Tortuga is great honeymoon choice.

IMPORTANT INFO ABOUT RATES AND POLICIES: Our rental week runs from Sunday to Sunday. We have two rates: Low season from April 16 to December 14 and High season from December 15 to April 15 and those rates are as listed.. The only additional charge is 12.5% hotel tax. We do not collect a damage deposit. Our 20 year relationship with guests has taught us that this is not necessary. We treat our guests with respect and we have found that they return the favor. There are no extra costs for reservations, cleaning or service. If you encounter any additional charges when requesting a detailed quote it would be from the advertising site where you found us. Calabash Cottages is an established company and information about our rentals is easily found.

Car Rentals: Since the purchase of Homeaway and VRBO by Expedia we have seen an attachment at the bottom of our ads with them encouraging guests to book car rentals through their site. Because of our unique location we strongly advise against that. You do need a 4 wheel drive vehicle. We have for over 20 years done business with a very reliable company, Courtesy Car Rental. We believe in them enough that we forgo the commission they would give us and to apply it as a discount to your car rental. Please discuss car rentals with us before reserving. Our most important interest is in satisfying our customers. But the recent take over of our advertising sites by large corporations is constructing communication barriers. We can always be contacted directly.

Property manager

Susan Brierley

Languages

English

Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Ocean view
Barbecue grill

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Adults only

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
This property accepts credit cards
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

St. John

Located in St. John, this cottage is by the sea. 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. Scuba diving and windsurfing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and horse riding nearby.
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St. John, St John

What's nearby

  • Virgin Islands National Park - 3 min drive
  • Maho Beach - 12 min drive
  • Cinnamon Bay - 15 min drive
  • Cinnamon Bay Beach - 17 min drive
  • Trunk Bay - 21 min drive

Getting around

  • St. Thomas (SPB-St. Thomas Seaplane Base) - 76 min drive

Restaurants

  • Lime Out - 20 min drive
  • Skinny Legs - 19 min walk
  • The Windmill Bar - 19 min drive
  • Greengo’s - 24 min drive
  • Maho Crossroads - 10 min drive

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Reviews

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Phillip G.

Fantastic
The place was awesome. The owner went above and beyond to make our stay perfect. I totally recommend this house. Great service!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Corey S.

Everything we hoped for & more!
My wife and I just returned from an unforgettable week on St. John. It was our first time on the island and everything exceeded our expectations, especially Tortuga Cottage. Susan and Paul's hillside cottage is so well kept and cozy we immediately felt comfortable in our new home. From the garden, to their decor, and their amazing patio we couldn't have been happier. They were quick to respond to anything we needed, and made it clear that if there was anything they could do to improve our stay they were willing and ready. We love not only the home itself, but also the location in Coral Bay. Great access to Salt Pond Bay, Haulover, and the North Shore beaches. Really enjoyed the laid back vibe in Coral Bay compared to the busier Cruz Bay. We would definitely recommend staying at Tortuga Cottage for your trip to St. John.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Joanne M.

Spectacular Tortuga Cottage
We would highly recommend this cottage! First, the location was great. Off the deck was a beautiful view of Coral Bay harbor. In the evenings we would watch the sail boats come and go while enjoying the breeze or sitting in the hot tub. Just down the hill is a very nice grocery story, Dolphin Market and very good restaurant, Aqua Bistro. Just down the road within a 10 minute drive is a wonderful place to snorkel, Salt Pond Bay. We saw manta rays, squids, turtles, baracudas and more. The house itself had everything we needed. Lots of cookware, folding beach chairs, beach towels etc. We lacked for nothing! Our greeter, Mary gave us all the tips we needed to navigate the sometimes challenging roads (stay to the left!) Our stay was everything we had hoped for! Thank you Calabash Cottages! Wonderful job!

About the host

Hosted by Susan Brierley

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Languages:

English
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