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COUPLES RETREAT, HUGE OCEAN VIEWS, FREE KAYAKS & PADDLE BOARDS

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Welcome cocktails with a view!
Sunrise is ever changing from your deck. Great for coffee sipping!
Large main living and dining area with travertine floors throughout.
Your kitchen is well equipped with top appliances and cookware.
Living area - TV, movies, books and games inside the teak cabinet.
Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 479 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning

Explore the area

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St. John, U.S. Virgin Islands
  • Popular LocationVirgin Islands National Park5 min drive
  • Popular LocationCinnamon Bay Beach19 min drive
  • Popular LocationTrunk Bay27 min drive
  • AirportSt. Thomas (STT-Cyril E. King)99 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

COUPLES RETREAT, HUGE OCEAN VIEWS, FREE KAYAKS & PADDLE BOARDS

Joy of Life Villa will make you realize how good life is here, overlooking the US and British Virgin Islands, coral reefs and turquoise seas with 180 degree views. This solid stone and masonry home well appointed and surrounded by verdant forest and unsurpassed views. We are fully solar powered, so no power outages! All water is filtered rain water, without chemicals, making your hair and skin as soft as our fresh linens. This villa has a premium memory foam king bed, 1200 sq. foot deck accessible from all rooms, full kitchen, large luxury bathroom with local stone and hardwood features, indoor AND outdoor showers, air conditioning in bedroom, free WiFi, two TV's with Netflix (only) access, beach chairs/towels/snorkel gear, a large gas grill and glass bottom kayaks & paddle boards waiting for you at the Hansen Bay Beach, where you can paddle to a gourmet taco boat or beautiful coral reefs! Perfect for couples or honeymooners, and also has a sofa bed. Located in Coral Bay, 2 minutes to restaurants and 15 minutes to major beaches on North Shore, 10 to Salt Pond Bay. Concierge service always complimentary; we help you find excursions and recommend dining and activity customized for YOU.
A standard rental Jeep with 4WD is required for our VERY STEEP hill in case of rain, and for the mountainous terrain of St. John (most local rentals are Jeeps). We advise renting Jeeps on St. John rather than on St. Thomas due to unreliable car barge schedules. You can take the "people ferry" over on the hour.
This rental and all amenities are on the entire main level of Joy of Life Villa and your privacy is paramount.
We rent to mature couples seeking a tranquil, comfortable and romantic getaway.
SEE OUR MANY 5-STAR REVIEWS!
Thanks for considering Joy of Life Villa for your St. John vacation!

Property manager

Karen Vahling
Premier Host
Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Beach
Private Cottage with Ocean Views
Ocean view
Kitchen
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
10.0 out of 10, (49 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

Adults only

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 20 lbs per pet (limit one pet total)

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Smoking outside on the deck is okay.
Quiet hours outside 10 pm to 8 am; be considerate of noise/loud voices in general.
When away, please close windows and sliding doors and shut off air conditioning. Overnight or when away, store cushions for outdoor furniture away.
Follow water conservation tips at villa.

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 indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

About the area

St. John

This villa is located in Estate Freemans Ground, a neighborhood in St. John, and is in the mountains and 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. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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St. John, U.S. Virgin Islands

What's nearby

  • Virgin Islands National Park - 5 min drive
  • Cinnamon Bay - 9 min drive
  • Maho Beach - 14 min drive
  • Cinnamon Bay Beach - 19 min drive
  • Trunk Bay - 27 min drive

Getting around

  • St. Thomas (SPB-St. Thomas Seaplane Base) - 97 min drive

Restaurants

  • Lime Out - 22 min drive
  • Skinny Legs - 5 min drive
  • The Windmill Bar - 21 min drive
  • Greengo’s - 26 min drive
  • Maho Crossroads - 12 min drive

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Richard O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxed vacation.
Great stone patio and postcard view, amazing sunrise view, reflection sunsets, star gazing. Super clean property, was great having breakfast and dinners on the patio with the view. Great location on St John's by Corral Bay, best snorkeling on the east end of St John's, beach, hiking, no crowds. Local food markets and restaurants, we did most of our cooking at the property, gas stove and external gas grill. Snorkeling spots we enjoy, Brown Bay left side go around the point. North Haul over, Water Lemon Cay, and Yawzi point. Owner has kayaks on Hansen Bay Beach, that we used the double to paddle to Hurricane hole, started our snorkel from the beach right after Turner Point, was a moderate paddle, great snorkeling location. Owner terrific. Cares for the property and guests. Was my second time to St John's in the Corral Bay area, 2020 was the first. Not a fan of St. Thomas if you are thinking of heading to the USVI. 2-4 years, hoping to head back again.
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Paradise found on this spectacular hillside perch!
Karen was a gracious host, and aptly named her Joie de Vivre home! We had never stayed on the tranquil Coral Bay part of St John and feel fortunate to find Joy of Life Villa for its incredible huge deck with incomparable views and sunrises! The comfortable home is stocked with dishware, toiletries and all needed to totally unwind plus beach chairs, snorkel gear, etc. Thanks Karen! We will visit you again and will try your kayaks next time!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steph D., Reading Pennsylvania

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful getaway for couples
Thanks so much Karen and Jeff for our lovely stay! Views were spectacular and the property was very well kept, clean, updated, comfortable ( I could go on for days!) Owners had great recommendations for the island and were INCREDIBLY accommodating during our stay. Definitely choose this rental for its serene setting away from it all! Thanks again for having us and can’t wait to stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

douglas s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Unbelievable view
Joy of Life villa is a beautifully maintained property with a view that is unbeatable. The drive to the house is an adventure - a real St. John experience. Once you are at the villa, standing on the fabulous deck and looking out over the east end of St. John, Tortola and beyond, you immediately relax and get into vacation mode. The villa itself is extremely comfortable and well appointed. Karen and Jeff are truly lovely owners and are very attentive and helpful. We really couldn't have had a nicer vacation. Joy of Life Villa comes highly recommended!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing View. Great place to visit or move to!
No sweat. Karen and Jeff were terrific
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2023

About the host

Hosted by Karen Vahling

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Growing up in Illinois and the midwest, Karen purchased the land in 2000 and saved for 10 years before starting to build. We moved here because of the incredible natural beauty, simple life and friendly community.

Why they chose this property

I fell in love with St. John 30 years ago and always wanted to live here. It is the best island because it is 2/3 National Park and US territory. Coral Bay is unique and unspoiled, full of natural beauty.

What makes this property unique

This property is unique because it is on a large parcel of land (2 acres) and has an expansive view from its large deck and all windows, overlooking the USVI and BVI with development-free Coral Reef National Monument in the center of view. Stargaze at the milky way with no light pollution, fall asleep to distant waves breaking on the reef at Johnson's Bay and tree frogs peeping. Wake to doves cooing and amazing sunrises over the islands from your bed! Then hit the beaches or go kayaking in pristine waters -- kayaks are provided for you at no extra charge! An additional king bed unit is available, with it's own separate parking, elevation and entrance, based on availability. One unit up, one down. Completely private and quiet, with solid masonry floors, walls and decks. Over sized wooded lot on a knoll overlooking the sea.

Languages:

English

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