Coconut Hill Cottage | Dramatic 40 Mile Caribbean Views

The house is located on Bordeaux Mountain in Coral Bay, you will need a 4x4 vehicle to get up to the Villa. The villa was clean and well stocked. We didn't even need to use air conditioner because of the nice breeze on the mountain. The pool was nice to use on days when we got too much sun at the beach. All the foliage around pool protected us from sun. Jake was wonderful to communicate with and checked in with us upon arrival via text. There was also a nice bottle of wine and cheese and crackers waiting for us upon arrival. Restaurants are right down the hill. I loved drinking my coffee in screened in porch area every morning. The view was amazing.

We so appreciate you chose to stay with us and for the wonderful review! We hope we will see you again the next time you visit. Best- Jake & Sarah

replied by the owner (12/9/2019 3:55:38 PM)

Our family of 5 just returned from staying at this villa. We already cannot wait to return and were sad to see that someone else had already booked it for next year. I am sure they will enjoy this home as much as we did. This was our first time visiting St. John and we did not know what to expect. Everything went smoothly and we were very impressed. Our favorite part of the house was the screened in porch. After spending the day at the beach it was so refreshing to sit on the porch with the beautiful breeze. After speaking with others on the island, we learned how lucky we were that we had rented a place that we could drink the water. Also the villa has everything that you need while you are there- beach chairs, umbrella's, coolers, etc. The showers even have soap, shampoo/conditioner dispensers. If we are lucky enough to be able to book this villa again, we will seriously need to only pack a small bag and go. There was a small issue that came up and Jake/Sarah were very responsive. If I was to recommend anything to change within this villa would be the pool. We did not use the pool at all. The pool temp was too cool for us. With the consistent breeze that we had while we were there, a hot tub or heated pool to enjoy in the late afternoons/evenings would have been perfect. Thank you again for letting us into your home!

Jessica and family- Thank you so much for the thoughtful review! We would love to have you back. Best- Jake & Sarah

replied by the owner (12/9/2019 3:54:45 PM)

Our family of four with 2 college-agers and youthful ;) parents stayed for a week in Coral Bay. The Cottage is nicely laid out with 3 bedrooms/baths - two baths with windows looking out over Coral Bay. The house has amazing views as noted in all reviews... I REALLY miss having my morning coffee from the screened in porch and just soaking in the view with Tortola and more islands in distance - fun to use the binoculars at the Cottage to see even better the panoramic. Jake and Sarah super-responsive to questions from transportation to restaurants to beaches and advice spot on. You can tell they want their guests to have the best possible stay. They even had a nice chilled chardonnay with cheese and crackers for a snack upon arrival - nice touch! Our greeter Gwen was awesome as well and provided great insight on details of house and suggested activities. Some of our fav activities -- snorkels: highly recommend Salt Pond Bay which is close to the Cottage, Maho with sea turtles and rays, Waterlemon as also has eels and black tip sharks (they are small :) ), and Little Lameshur - out of the way and super scenic with lots of colorful fish. You'll need to rent a Jeep as most do on the island. As to hikes: Ram's Head (also close to the Cottage) has phenomenal views, and it's about a 1 mile hike from Salt Pond. Also hiked Lameshur Bay Trail (near Coral Bay, too) to Petroglyphs - more challenging as a bit more than an hour in/out but highly recommend (bring water on both...). Of course, Trunk Bay, Cinnamon Bay are kinda must-do's as well. If want a private get-a-way, Jumbie Beach quiet spot with sweeping view of Trunk and more. St. John itself... some minimal signs of hurricane damage still around, but vastly recovered and island bustling with tourists. Solid restaurants in Coral Bay: one has stellar burgers and cocktails (try the melee!), and we went twice! And asian wok on the very good. Also a great lunch spot down on the water towards Ram's head. In Cruz Bay, had excellent food great views too.

Rob & Family- What a wonderfully detailed review, thank you so much! We enjoyed having you and hope you'll return again soon!! Best- Jake & Sarah

replied by the owner (12/9/2019 3:53:12 PM)

Had an amazing week at Coconut Hill Cottage with our group of 4 adults, 2 children and an infant! While the views and amenities are great, the thing that really makes this rental stand out is the owner. We have used VRBO across the US and internationally and have never had a property owner as responsive as Jake. I texted him many times with questions both before and during our trip and he always had a response within a matter of minutes. The location of the cottage worked well for snorkeling trips to different beaches as a well as a day charter out of Coral Bay to the BVI. The rental was well stocked, and we especially appreciated all the "extras" including coolers, beach chairs, beach towels and umbrella. Highly recommend!

Rotman Family- Thank you so very much for the kind review and choosing Coconut Hill Cottage for your stay on St John! We hope you’ll be returning to see us! Jake & Sarah

replied by the owner (12/9/2019 3:53:59 PM)

Lets just get the whole view thing out of the way first. The view from Coconut Hill Cottage is absolutely spectacular. We spent 5 days there and it never ceased to completely engage us, its beautiful. We also loved the continuity of the large screened porch with the living room/kitchen. This top section of the house is very comfortable and inviting and a great place to hang out. And bug free. Its the tropics, but mosquitoes and bugs were never an issue. Even outside we rarely even noticed mosquitoes. The master and guest bedroom and two bathrooms are on the bottom floor. The master is very comfortable, we didn't use the guest room, and the AC in the master worked well and was good to have, but the ground floor is more about bedrooms/bathrooms than a place to hang out. Its worth noting that the top and bottom floors are connected by an exterior stairway, so if its raining you'll get wet. The provision of beach chairs, cooler and beach umbrella was much appreciated and used. The property manager Gwen was very helpful and made sure we were all set up when we arrived. Communication with the owner Jake was very prompt and helpful prior to our trip, and it turned out he was visiting the island during our trip and we really enjoyed meeting him. This was our first stay in the east end of the island and really enjoyed the location, the cottage is close to Coral Bay making it easy to get to restaurants/provisions/etc. It was great to be back in St John and see the recovery, and Coconut Hill cottage was a great find.

It was wonderful meeting you two as well! Thank you for the kind words about our cottage and your experience staying with us. We certainly hope you’ll come back to visit. If we are lucky enough to be there again at the same time the drinks are on us! Best- Jake & Sarah

replied by the owner (12/9/2019 3:52:24 PM)

The best Villa in which I've stayed on St. John so far! Just stunning views, peaceful, relaxing, and breezy. Beautiful villa and pool. Has all you will need, very well equipped. The owners are very responsive but honestly didn't need them for much once at the villa. Better than advertised. St. John was terrific, and it was our best trip yet!

Chris & Family- We sure do appreciate the kind review and are so happy you had a great vacation. Please come back soon and visit! Best- Jake & Sarah

replied by the owner (10/27/2018 8:21:54 PM)

We had a great stay at Coconut Cottage. It is beautifully situated for a breeze and amazing view. It had everything we needed in the way of linens and a fully stocked kitchen. It was also great to have a washer and dryer for a mid-week clothing refresher. We spent most of our days snorkeling so it was so relaxing to come home to the cottage for a drink by the pool or on the screened porch. The house is right in Coral Bay, with restaurants and groceries easily accessible. Jake was so responsive to our needs— we emailed or texted them with any questions or concerns and he responded quickly. We hope to return and make this our island “home away from home”.

Thank you Diana for the wonderful review of your stay at Coconut Hill Cottage! We are so happy you enjoyed your stay and can’t wait for you to return. Best- Jake & Sarah

replied by the owner (10/27/2018 8:22:38 PM)

Jake and Sarah have an amazing place nesseled privately on the hills in coral bay. There Home has all of the touches of Home but has the charm and excitement of a tropical island villa. This place is the perfect location away from the hustle and bustle of Cruz bay but only a short drive from the all of the amazing beaches and snorkeling spots. We couldn’t have asked for a nicer place to spend the week and enjoy such a beautiful island.

Thank you so much for the kind review! Rob and his wife were the perfect guests. They even went out of their way to leave the villa virtually as clean as they found it when they arrived. So glad you enjoyed your stay and hope you will return to see us!

replied by the owner (10/27/2018 8:23:42 PM)