2 Min walk to Private Beach- Amazing Pool with Grotto and view of Drakes Passage
About this villa rental
Enjoy you own private beach or swim under the pool’s waterfall into a cozy covered grotto to relax on one of the many seats or swim under a second waterfall to a secluded outside pool sitting area and enjoy the amazing view. The kids will have the rest of the large pool to themselves. These distinct separate areas allow plenty of room for everyone to enjoy different water activities. Seaside St. John is a Luxury Mediterranean style villa with 5 bedrooms and 5.5 bathrooms. The entrance to the is villa through a lush tropical courtyard accented by a dry garden waterfall. The property has been terraced and landscaped with local and exotic plants to preserve the real feeling of St.John. There are mango and papaya trees. As you enter the main living area you see the expanse of our Bay and its coral reef against the backdrop of Drakes Passage and the island of Tortola through huge custom made mahogany sliding doors. Mahogany is used throughout the villa mixed with Egyptian stone floors, granite and marble countertops, and other unique stones. The main living area has a plenty of seating and a dining table that seats 10 and can be expanded to seat 12. There is an additional covered outside dining area complete with barbecue grill and a pass through to the kitchen. A sitting area connects the main living area to the upper level master suite. There are huge outside decks for the sun worshipers and covered decks with overstuffed sofas and chairs for those who love the shade off the main living area. Turtles can often be spotted from one of these many decks and Pelicans are frequently seen diving for food. Seaside St John has 4 unique master bedroom suites plus a kids bedroom with a 55” TV and full over full bunk bed. One bedroom is off the pool deck, a romantic Canopy bed graces another, the third bedroom has an outside garden shower and a fold out sofa bed in a separate sitting area and the upstairs bedroom has an outside garden shower and a screened in porch. All 4 master suites have either a deck or a porch and sensational views. The lounge/media room has a 65" TV. It is directly off the pool deck and connects to the outside bar through a kitchenette which has an ice maker, microwave and full size refrigerator. Your pool has a large soaking tub, with an area for swimmers, seats for cooling off while sipping your drinks and a private “ cave” as well as a secluded open air grotto overlooking a garden and the beautiful bay. There are lounge chairs for sunning and a shaded sitting area in the Portico with overstuffed cushions. The pool bar is spacious and has an imported marble top. Conveniently located directly off the pool deck is a full bathroom with shower, dressing area and towel storage. Wide stairs from the pool deck take you down to a path to your private beach. At the top of the stairs there is an outside hand held shower for rinsing off your snorkeling or diving equipment. The beach has a small sandy area above the waterline, and an open area with picnic table, and lounge chairs. Seaside St John is located on Haulover Bay North which is well known as the best snorkeling site on St John with just a short swim away you can discover incredible underwater structures, corals, and fish in 4′ to 20′ of water. Sting rays, turtles and occasionally lobster can be seen. We provide 2 stand up paddle boards, a kayak and snorkeling equipment. If you do feel the need to leave your villa then Coral Bay is nearby with its stores and restaurants and the famous North Shore beaches are 15 minutes away. The rest of the island, the national park with its hiking trails and interesting plantation ruins are all close by. Best of all once you have experienced the rest of St.John you will be to be able to return to your own private beach estate.
Amenities
Pool
Air conditioner
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony / Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Garden
Family friendly
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Reviews
5.0/5.0
Outstanding(13 Reviews)
10.0
Our goal was to see as much of St John as possible. However, with such a beautiful house, amazing pool and perfect snorkeling beach we found it difficult to leave the property. Such a beautiful spot, such a wonderful vacation.
5.0
The best things about this lovely property for our group were the absolutely stunning views over the water and access to North Haulover for water sports with the provided kayaks, paddle boards and snorkeling gear. It is spacious and thoughtfully provisioned — so many towels for bath, pool and beach! Our littles loved the books, games and toys. We used the gas grills nearly every evening. And we appreciated the two fridges and the ice maker.
Things to be aware of:
- WiFi was out more than not, and on this side of the island cell phones pick up towers in the BVI so an international plan is required and even then service is unpredictable. This didn’t present an urgent issue for our group on this trip over Christmas break, but we’d factor it in if staying during a busier work season. Streaming wasn’t an option for us.
- the beautiful drive from the more populated side of the island takes a good thirty minutes and can be harrowing. Would not consider without a Jeep. We only made the drive twice after dark and that was enough for us! As others have noted, the property has so much to offer that we didn’t mind staying in most of the evenings, and we explored during the days.
- the fifth bedroom suite is accessed from the outdoor pool area and doesn’t open to the rest of the house which could be a plus for a couple or a negative for a family with lots of kids.
It’s a great space for a large group and the hosts were wonderful.
5.0
Our family (8 adults, 1 toddler) stayed here over Thanksgiving 2023 and had a wonderful stay. Views are phenomenal; nice private bay / water access for paddle boarding / snorkeling. Outdoor living spaces are incredible; fabulous pool with lots of seating; 2 outdoor bars / grilling areas. Inside is spacious and bright / well lit with great views.
We were first timers to St. John and a bit concerned on the location, but it is not an issue. You can stay at the home and be very comfortable, but easy access (about 10 minutes) to Coral Bay. The most popular beaches are 20 / 25 minute ride (we learned quickly that you have to drive to most everything in St. John). But, there is a very nice local beach only about 5 minutes away as well.
We are an active family - did lots of hiking, snorkeling, swimming. Some of the best snorkeling was right in our bay at the house or at the nearby beach.
Most importantly, we can't say enough about the host. Michael was extremely helpful from the time we booked until the time we left. He had great suggestions for traveling in, buying food, local restaurants, etc. That sounds minor, but for our family (4 adult couples and one toddler) traveling from 3 different locatilites, it was extremely helpful.
5.0
This was an absolute paradise !!! We loved every minute. Michael was so accommodating and helpful!!
The house is so beautiful and the gardens around made great spots for family pictures. Hope to stay again in the future!
5.0
This vacation was the single greatest experience of my life, bar none. Michael is such a courteous and gracious host. We’ll be back!
5.0
Our goal was to stay put this vacation....beach and pool. We accomplished that in grand style.
Michael was a great help.
My only suggestion to future guests is get a Jeep, not an all wheel drive car. We could barely get out of the driveway! Super, super steep.
5.0
This was our 6th trip to St. John and our first time staying on the East end. We were amazed by the beautiful home, stunning views and absolutely loved having a beach that was a two minute walk from the house. Michael was by far the best property manager we have dealt with. He was kind and helpful whenever we had questions prior to and while we were there. We loved having our own little beach to snorkel, paddle board and relax at. If you stay here you don't need to bring much as the house comes with almost everything you need to enjoy your time at St. John- chairs, coolers, snorkel gear, floats etc.
When we booked I was nervous about staying so far from Cruz Bay but our family loved the quiet and peaceful East End. Coral Bay has plenty of food options and you are close to both the North and South beaches from this house.
We can't wait to come back!
The Yoho Family
5.0
Stunning views & a private beach add to the elegance of this property. We spent 2 glorious weeks there and enjoyed every minute. The roads on Saint John are narrow and winding and the driveway is very steep but it is worth the trip!
5.0
Family vacation
This property does NOT disappoint! It is a bit far from Cruz Bay, but once you have arrived there really is no reason to go anyplace else.
5.0
Seaside St. John/Estate Hansen Bay was even more beautiful than the photos. Each bedroom was lovely and private. The pool was fabulous, the views stunning. Great snorkeling and fun with paddle boards and kayaks just down the path. The property manager, Michael, was welcoming, helpful, and fun! A fabulous place to gather with family.
5.0
A wonderful and memorable stay!
Seaside St. John/Estate Hansen Bay was even more beautiful than the photos. Each bedroom was lovely and private. The pool was fabulous, the views stunning. Great snorkeling and fun with paddle boards and kayaks just down the path. The property manager, Michael, was welcoming, helpful, and fun! A fabulous place to gather with family.
5.0
Spring break escape
We had an excellent stay at Seaside St John! 7 adults and 5 kids with plenty of room for everyone. Personalized Check-In, great response when we had a few minor things come up, and lots of recommendations. The property itself was beautiful and had stunning views, and came stocked with beach amenities like towels and chairs, and lots of board games. We saw sea turtles and sting rays swimming around the bay, and there is an excellent reef there for snorkeling. You need to be prepared for driving around the island as the property is located on the east side of the island and is 15-20 minutes from most of the north side beaches. We enjoyed hiking, kayaking (highly recommend rentals from Reef2Peak!) smoothies at Colombo’s, fishing with Double Header Sportfishing, and a snorkel trip and visit to Lime Out with Calypso charters. We also cooked several meals at the house and had everything we needed. Best selection of groceries was from Starfish in Cruz Bay, Dolphin in Coral Bay was smaller but was good for snacks and drinks. Highly recommend staying here!
5.0
St. John Trip - Luxury Villa
This villa was awesome. The views were incredible from every room. Having the private beach to kayak, paddleboard and snorkel was a wonderful experience. We enjoyed the pool and space by the pool. Plenty of space for our group of 9.
FAQs
How much does this villa cost compared to others in St. John?
The average price for a rental in St. John is $563 per night. This rental is $1,337 above the average.
Is parking included with this villa?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at 2 Min walk to Private Beach- Amazing Pool with Grotto and view of Drakes Passage. 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 2 Min walk to Private Beach- Amazing Pool with Grotto and view of Drakes Passage. Enjoy the water!
Is 2 Min walk to Private Beach- Amazing Pool with Grotto and view of Drakes Passage pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this villa is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at 2 Min walk to Private Beach- Amazing Pool with Grotto and view of Drakes Passage?
We found 11 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, and parking.
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