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Spyglass Hill - Family Friendly and Ready for Your Visit!

Spyglass Hill - Family Friendly and Ready for Your Visit!

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View from the Deck (2018)
At the end of the rainbow (2016)
Living area
Dining
Spyglass Living Room (2018)

Overview of Spyglass Hill - Family Friendly and Ready for Your Visit!

Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 9186 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space
  • Ocean viewOcean viewOcean view

Explore the area

Map
St John, St John
  • Popular LocationVirgin Islands National Park3 min drive
  • Popular LocationCinnamon Bay Beach19 min drive
  • Popular LocationTrunk Bay27 min drive
  • AirportSt. Thomas (STT-Cyril E. King)99 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

Bedroom 4

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining Area

About this property

Spyglass Hill - Family Friendly and Ready for Your Visit!

Spyglass Hill house is situated above Calabash Boom near Coral Bay, on beautiful St John in the U.S. Virgin Islands, an island of mostly National Park, incredible beaches and fabulous snorkeling.

Perfect for one or two families, the house features a main floor with a large living/dining/kitchen area, two bedrooms (one with a king-sized bed and the other with two twin beds) and a full bathroom. The main floor opens to a beautiful deck with views of St John's East End and the British Virgin Islands. The downstairs suite has a queen bedroom, double futon, full bathroom, and living space as well as a kitchenette. There is also a unique star tower deck attached to the house and an additional 'star tower' bedroom with three twin beds.

Amenities

Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Ocean view
Barbecue grill
Pool
Ebb Tide - Water Front Property located a few yards from Chocolate Hole
Pool
Air conditioning
10.0 out of 10, (11 reviews)
Ebb Tide - Water Front Property located a few yards from Chocolate Hole

House Rules

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

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

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 fire extinguisher, 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

Located in St. John, this vacation home 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. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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St John, St John

What's nearby

  • Virgin Islands National Park - 3 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

  • The Willy T
  • Lime Out - 22 min drive
  • Skinny Legs - 5 min drive
  • The Windmill Bar - 21 min drive
  • Pirates Bight

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 24 reviews" "
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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

Julie C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing friendly spot
Spyglass Hill was a fantastic place to stay. The morning sunrise, the beautiful view, hammock, star deck, convenience to Coral Bay, always a warm wind off of the water Kitchen was well stocked with cooking utensils and pots and pans. Lots of space for our young adult couple to have their own apartment downstairs. Would definitely stay here again. We miss it already!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
Our family had a wonderful time on the island and the house was perfect for us. The owner and manager were very accessible and answered all of our questions. We had access to beach chairs and a small cooler and used the gas grill often. The breeze would cool things off most evenings but we did have a couple of warm ones but fans in the bedrooms were helpful. The north shore beaches weren’t that far away and we love the Coral Bay area.
Stayed 11 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leah B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
St John family adventure
Perfect location, laid back, everything we needed!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kemani T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Returning Home
As a native Virgin Islander it’s difficult to find the time to return home from the states. However, whenever there’s a window I jump at the chance. The stay here was peaceful, convenient, and accommodating. I love to cook and the kitchen provided everything I needed. Whether I wanted to rest outside or go to the beach my wife and I had everything at our fingertips. I would definitely return.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erica H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Views
We had an amazing week (our first time) on St John. Spyglass Hill House was an excellent home base for our group of 7 (4 adults and 3 children). We loved staying on the quieter, Coral Bay side of the island. There are restaurants to eat at and markets to shop in. The location was nice for getting to the north shore beaches as well as the east end beaches (Salt Pond and Hansen were great for swimming and snorkeling)! The house has amazing evening breezes, and was very comfortable for sleeping. The mornings and evenings were so comfortable to sit out on the large deck. The house had everything we needed in the kitchen for cooking. There was a variety of items for beach use (towels, coolers, chairs, etc…). The kids loved the selections of games and activities. The living spaces were great for spreading out or gathering together. We fell in love with St John and were so sad to leave. We would definitely stay in this home again if we get the chance to come back!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

About the host

Your host

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Molly Robinson and her family first came to St. John in March 1966 and stayed on one of the cabins at Cinnamon Bay. We toured the island with Miss Lucy and took a boat trip around the island, stopping in Coral Bay. None of the vacation houses in this area were built at that time and electricity and completion of the paved road came later.

We fell in love with St. John on that trip and returned in 1968. The beginning of the original Spyglass Hill began in May 1970, and our first renters came in March, 1971. The name Spyglass Hill comes from Robert Lewis Stevenson's Treasure Island, which my husband was reading to our children at the time we named the house. We both rented the house and came frequently ourselves until my husband's death in the Summer of 1973. St. John was a place he loved and a haven for him during his years of illness.

Then on September 17th., 1989 Hurricane Hugo swept through the islands causing terrible damage in some places. St. Croix was devastated as were many parts of other islands. St. John did not fair too badly, but sadly, Spyglass Hill was completely destroyed. As winds reaching 200 miles per hour.

We rebuilt the home in 1990, better and stronger. On September 6, 2017, Irma devastated Coral Bay. Spyglass Hill was damaged but stood strong.

She has now been renovated and is better than ever.

Why they chose this property

A spectacular view!
Great for one or two families!
Our vacation home that we hope to share with you.
St John has the best collection of beaches of anywhere in the world.
Coral Bay is the quieter (and we definitely think better) side of the island.
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