Sweet winds over Hurricane Hole St John

Property grounds
4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Smart TV, books, music library, video library
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Hair dryer, towels, soap, toilet paper

About this villa rental

Situated in St. John, this lovely villa for $746 per night is a fantastic choice for your next trip. Sweet Wind is a West Indian style home that sits just above secluded Hurricane Hole. Easy access off the main road #10 with a paved driveway . There are 32 solar panels and 3 Tesla batteries to supply the power, no WAPA outages. The villa is very private, quiet and secluded, being in the Nat. Park. It's only 1/2 mile from Coral Bay which sports live music most nights, shopping and fine or informal dining. Right below the villa there is a pebble beach with 4 kayaks available to explore the 5 bays that include Hurricane Hole. The snorkeling is good with mangroves and reefs, along with sandy beaches. I designed and built the house in the more traditional West Indian style of 3 individual buildings with large decks connecting them. The main house being the kitchen, living room, and dinning room. There is a bedroom and bathroom attached via a private deck on the West side of the main house. On the East side of the main house there is a 3rd building, housing 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms with a large deck in between w/ dining table and lounge chairs. All the rooms have amazing views, you feel like you are floating right over the ocean, and this layout makes them very private. A lot of love and care went into designing Sweet Wind. Down stairs there is a 10x20 pool and another vert private bedroom/bath. This is my own private art gallery, with hardwood floors, Purple Heart cabinets, fine dishes, antique furniture, local treasures and a bit of humor. There are two separate decks for complete privacy. One of the showers is outside, built with beautiful rock work. The bedrooms are in separate buildings, or pods which adds to the beauty and privacy. There is a 4th bedroom downstairs near the pool with bathroom and outside shower. There is a lovely grotto behind the villa with an amazing stone retaining wall 9' tall and 100' long running all along the back side, that has the BBQ, orchids, flowers and herbs, and an outside shower. The villa has gates at both entrances that keep the wild donkeys out and children in. You wake up to an amazing sunrise above Hurricane Hole. This is the most protected harbor in the Caribbean, and we look out over the Coral Reef National Monument. There is no overnight mooring allowed in Hurricane Hole unless there is a storm warning, so views are unobstructed. Sweet Wind is very quiet and private but just 1/2 a mile from town and you don't hear all the music and noise from Coral Bay I think the photos say it all, Nina. Keywords: villa

Amenities

Pool
Air conditioner
Pets allowed
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony / Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Wheelchair accessible
Garden
Family friendly

Map of St. John

Reviews

4.7/5.0
Outstanding(99 Reviews)
5.0
Jan 2024
Enjoyed the location and views very much. Driveway is narrow and steep, but that’s normal for St. John.
5.0
Jan 2024
We were traveling with our two adult sons (our first vacation together in at least three years) and Nina's place was perfect. The layout of the house provided the boys with their own room across the 'breezeway' and we had our own room with a beautiful outdoor (but private) shower. The kitchen had everything we needed and the living area was a great place to gather but we spent most of our "down" time on the patio area outside of the boys rooms. Wow. Each night we watched the sunlight fade, sipping a cocktail, chatting and laughing while listening to our friend the tree frog in the back breezeway. That is what I will remember most about our trip. It was just lovely. On the activity side - we snorkled almost every day and the absolute best snorkle spot was right out in Coral Bay! Nina recommended it. We used her kayaks to get out to it and we all agree that day was one of the best of the trip. We also recommend Crabby Water Sports in Coral Bay. They rented us snorkel gear for the week and on our last full day we rented a catamaran (with captain) for a very reasonable price. Nina lives next door and was always a text away with great advice and tips. Thanks for a great week Nina!
5.0
Jun 2023
The views are beautiful and it is very relaxing. the house was clean and had everything we needed. Very laid back atmosphere. The grounds themselves could use a little maintenance behind the house and entering the pool area, yet that is the island life and acceptable as island living. Nina was great and available when needed. Thank you Nina for allowing us to love your home! It was easy to get to and close to everything we needed! Beautiful beaches, views, and the landscapers ( Donkeys & Goats ) made the experience a lasting memory and blast. Would do it again in a heart beat!
5.0
May 2023
Nina was an excellent host! Super easy to communicate with and very accomodating. We would highly recommend this villa if you want to stay in Coral Bay!
5.0
Apr 2023
Sweet Wind is an older Caribbean style home secluded in Coral Bay. There are no other homes visible from this house....only water and mountains. The house looks out over Hurricane Hole, Princess Bay and Water Bay, and East end. This is the quiet side of the island and if you value beauty and solitude, then this is the house for you. Snorkeling and kayaking is a short hop away. Nina, our host, is nearby if needed, but never intrudes. The kids loved the pool and Nina's gentle dogs. Eight of us easily shared this home. We never felt the need to return to Cruz Bay and found everything we needed in Coral Bay. It's about a 10 - 12 minute drive to North shore beaches. If we return, we'll stay at Sweet Wind.
5.0
Apr 2023
Nina's property is postcard worthy! Views, constellation skies and artwork make this home a truly unique experience that filled our senses with awe.
1.0
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Apr 2023
When we arrived the refrigerator needed to be cleaned, the coolers had a terrible fish smell and were also dirty. We found unclean dishes in the cabinet. The floors needed to be swept and/or mopped. Several screens were torn. We did not use the pool as the owners dogs spent time in the pool and we did not want to share the pool with the dog. (Which was mentioned in the listing). The kayaks were hidden down a path and were dirty. The owner did give us our cleaning deposit back - however we would have enjoyed it much more if the place was clean - The place itself is beautiful if it would be kept up.
4.0
star 5 empty
Apr 2023
This property has some of the best views of the east end! We had a great stay. It’s a steep driveway but that’s the reason for the great views of Hurricane hole. The breeze was so nice. Sunrise was always worth the early rise. I was impressed with the unique details of the tile work in the bathrooms and the artwork throughout the property. It was nice coming home after daylight and seeing Tov watching over the property as we pulled in. He’s is a great watchdog. We had a great stay. Thank You !

FAQs

How much does this villa cost compared to others in St. John?

The average price for a rental in St. John is $837 per night. This rental is $91 less expensive than the average.

Is parking included with this villa?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Sweet winds over Hurricane Hole St John. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this villa?

Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Sweet winds over Hurricane Hole St John. Enjoy the water!

Is Sweet winds over Hurricane Hole St John pet friendly?

Yes! This villa is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.

What amenities are available at Sweet winds over Hurricane Hole St John?

We found 13 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, pets allowed, kitchen / kitchenette, and internet / wifi.

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