House in St. John
4 guests · 3 bedrooms · 1 bath
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About this house rental
✦✦✦ Inquire about including HM's downstairs apartment to your rental for an additional fee. By adding this bed & bath, it is possible to sleep 6 people. See photos labeled "Below Deck" to view the apartment. The downstairs apartment will NOT be rented out to a separate party. The pool remains private. ✦✦✦
✦✦✦ HM has solar panels and batteries while still remaining connected to the grid for a cloudy day. ✦✦✦
In 1985, a guy and his wife sailed into Coral Bay enjoying an extended honeymoon which lasted fifteen years. During that time two daughters were born and raised on their sailboat. Eventually the beauty of the island compelled them to build a home in Coral Bay. Fast forward twenty-five years when my daughters and myself designed and physically built a dream villa utilizing our vast living experience here on island.
Our greatest construction concern was withstanding the Caribbean’s hurricane seasons. For that reason, the entire structure is built with poured concrete including the decks and roof. Our family stayed at HARBOR MASTER in 2017 for Hurricanes Irma and Maria. She is a fortress and kept us comfortable, safe, and in relative quiet during the storms. HARBOR MASTER is strong but has the warmth of Caribbean living. Turquoise stained T&G Cyprus covers the 16-foot vaulted ceiling. Tiled floors and family artwork adorn the walls. And much nautical paraphernalia, both inside and out are unexpected gifts from Irma and Maria. Hurricane sliders 8’x16’ in front and 8’x12’ on pool side offer panoramic views of Coral Bay from anywhere in the Great Room and cool trade wind breezes!
HARBOR MASTER embodies the best criteria for a dream vacation, offering a peaceful retreat with private gate access. It is located strategically above Coral Bay affording full view of yachts entering and leaving the harbor, very much like the view a harbormaster would have. The panorama beyond includes hurricane holes, East End, the Sir Francis Drake Channel and parts of the BVI. Three hundred feet below several restaurants with live entertainment dot our harbor. Beaches and hikes are within 15 minutes of the property. There’s a local grocery store, bar, and beach rental gear, a minute drive down the hill. However, we do not recommend walking down such a short distance, as the hike back up is a challenge. On the other hand, some guests have enjoyed hiking the hill. We highly encourage renting a 4-wheel drive Jeep Wrangler to fully enjoy driving around St. John. Inclines and steep roads are the norm on island, our property is not the exception.
Our mountainous terrain necessitates building homes multileveled, which is perfect for mountain goats. But the main living area of HARBOR MASTER is one level, the great room and kitchen, 2 bedrooms, outdoor bathroom, pool and almost 800 square feet of tiled decks. Each bedroom has their own AC units, dressers, reading lamps, and a closet. You can enjoy the breathtaking sunrises from your bed through picturesque windows.
For the 2022 season, we opened up a third bedroom with its private outdoor bathroom downstairs. The new addition has a couch, coffee table, refrigerator, sink, AC unit, closets and a private balcony. It's the perfect addition for parties of 6 or if you want to have a private space to retire. Please keep in mind, this room must be requested for parties under 6 persons for an additional cost.
Our salt pool is spacious with a shallow and deep end (6 feet). The bench seat within is ideal for cocktails at the Happy Hour and pool floats allow you to relax in its depths. The outdoor rinse shower is tucked into the tropical landscaping with sounds of the banana quits and humming birds on the flowers. Stacked rocks resemble the historical ruins throughout St. John and bring a unique flavor to the gardens, which house at least 13 different types of palms. The pool is surrounded by this lush garden, giving you a comfortable sense of privacy. There are 4 lounge chairs for sunbathing and chairs with tables for relaxing on the pool deck.
The kitchen is spacious and equipped for serious chefs, who will enjoy cooking with a view and the marbled island seats six comfortably. Our custom-built dining table made from reclaimed teak debris, not only accommodates six plus, it’s perfect for that evening card game. We do have WiFi and a 55” Roku TV for streaming Netflix. A sectional couch is inviting to enjoy TV entertainment or the beautiful view through the sliders. And for the unwelcome power outages, we have solar panels with batteries (still connected to the grid for overcast days).
Those staying at our villa can be met in Coral Bay, upon request by one of our smiling faces and escorted to HARBOR MASTER that first day. Property managers, Jane and Brian, are available for questions, but respectful of privacy. The world will be your oyster.
✦✦✦ HM has solar panels and batteries while still remaining connected to the grid for a cloudy day. ✦✦✦
In 1985, a guy and his wife sailed into Coral Bay enjoying an extended honeymoon which lasted fifteen years. During that time two daughters were born and raised on their sailboat. Eventually the beauty of the island compelled them to build a home in Coral Bay. Fast forward twenty-five years when my daughters and myself designed and physically built a dream villa utilizing our vast living experience here on island.
Our greatest construction concern was withstanding the Caribbean’s hurricane seasons. For that reason, the entire structure is built with poured concrete including the decks and roof. Our family stayed at HARBOR MASTER in 2017 for Hurricanes Irma and Maria. She is a fortress and kept us comfortable, safe, and in relative quiet during the storms. HARBOR MASTER is strong but has the warmth of Caribbean living. Turquoise stained T&G Cyprus covers the 16-foot vaulted ceiling. Tiled floors and family artwork adorn the walls. And much nautical paraphernalia, both inside and out are unexpected gifts from Irma and Maria. Hurricane sliders 8’x16’ in front and 8’x12’ on pool side offer panoramic views of Coral Bay from anywhere in the Great Room and cool trade wind breezes!
HARBOR MASTER embodies the best criteria for a dream vacation, offering a peaceful retreat with private gate access. It is located strategically above Coral Bay affording full view of yachts entering and leaving the harbor, very much like the view a harbormaster would have. The panorama beyond includes hurricane holes, East End, the Sir Francis Drake Channel and parts of the BVI. Three hundred feet below several restaurants with live entertainment dot our harbor. Beaches and hikes are within 15 minutes of the property. There’s a local grocery store, bar, and beach rental gear, a minute drive down the hill. However, we do not recommend walking down such a short distance, as the hike back up is a challenge. On the other hand, some guests have enjoyed hiking the hill. We highly encourage renting a 4-wheel drive Jeep Wrangler to fully enjoy driving around St. John. Inclines and steep roads are the norm on island, our property is not the exception.
Our mountainous terrain necessitates building homes multileveled, which is perfect for mountain goats. But the main living area of HARBOR MASTER is one level, the great room and kitchen, 2 bedrooms, outdoor bathroom, pool and almost 800 square feet of tiled decks. Each bedroom has their own AC units, dressers, reading lamps, and a closet. You can enjoy the breathtaking sunrises from your bed through picturesque windows.
For the 2022 season, we opened up a third bedroom with its private outdoor bathroom downstairs. The new addition has a couch, coffee table, refrigerator, sink, AC unit, closets and a private balcony. It's the perfect addition for parties of 6 or if you want to have a private space to retire. Please keep in mind, this room must be requested for parties under 6 persons for an additional cost.
Our salt pool is spacious with a shallow and deep end (6 feet). The bench seat within is ideal for cocktails at the Happy Hour and pool floats allow you to relax in its depths. The outdoor rinse shower is tucked into the tropical landscaping with sounds of the banana quits and humming birds on the flowers. Stacked rocks resemble the historical ruins throughout St. John and bring a unique flavor to the gardens, which house at least 13 different types of palms. The pool is surrounded by this lush garden, giving you a comfortable sense of privacy. There are 4 lounge chairs for sunbathing and chairs with tables for relaxing on the pool deck.
The kitchen is spacious and equipped for serious chefs, who will enjoy cooking with a view and the marbled island seats six comfortably. Our custom-built dining table made from reclaimed teak debris, not only accommodates six plus, it’s perfect for that evening card game. We do have WiFi and a 55” Roku TV for streaming Netflix. A sectional couch is inviting to enjoy TV entertainment or the beautiful view through the sliders. And for the unwelcome power outages, we have solar panels with batteries (still connected to the grid for overcast days).
Those staying at our villa can be met in Coral Bay, upon request by one of our smiling faces and escorted to HARBOR MASTER that first day. Property managers, Jane and Brian, are available for questions, but respectful of privacy. The world will be your oyster.
Amenities at ★ Harbor Master ★ Solar/Battery, Family Friendly, Private Salt Pool & Sunrises
Non-smoking
No pets allowed
Map of St. John
Ratings and reviews
10 / 10Outstanding·Jan 2026
Harbor Master has all the right things: great house; great view; great location. We thoroughly enjoyed sitting on the deck and watching the life of Coral Bay go on below us. It is a magical place. Our host, Jane, was totally responsive to all our needs.
10 / 10Outstanding·Jan 2026
Harbor Master is gorgeous and offered our family of 4 a comfortable home away from home with great island vibes! The views of Coral Bay are spectacular and we enjoyed our mornings out on the spacious balcony. The kitchen had everything we needed and the outdoor bathroom was a fantastic island touch! Our boys swam in the beautiful pool every evening after we grilled dinner on the patio. The location is spectacular with Dolphin Market and a number of bars/restaurants close by and they really thought of everything we could have needed for our stay. Jane was wonderful and was always quick to respond to messages as we planned our stay, and drove out to meet us for our first night to lead us up to the property so we knew exactly how to get there even though we were hours later than we planned due to some issues with our flight. She made us feel immediately welcome! We can’t wait to come back and will definitely book here again!
10 / 10Outstanding·Dec 2025
Our family stayed here for a week in December (over Christmas) & had the most amazing time! Jane was welcoming & accommodating (even adding some Christmas lights inside for us!) & you can tell that she takes great pride & has much love for their property & St John. I did a lot of research on rental homes here & landed on this one due to the stellar reviews & beautiful photos. Now that we have experienced this home first-hand, I can tell you that this is a wonderful place to stay! We preferred this quieter side of the island, & the views of Coral Bay are breathtaking! It truly felt like heaven on earth. As the other reviews have noted, the road & driveway to the house are a bit tricky, but that is pretty much the standard throughout the island (and it’s why everyone drives a Jeep there, which is a necessity). Also, being higher up on the mountain provides better views & more comfortable temps with the breeze. Jane provided lots of great recommendations for places to eat, beaches to visit and hikes to do…every day felt like a fun adventure! What you see is what you get with the listing photos, but better! We also cooked quite a bit during our stay & the kitchen had everything we needed. The views from every room were stunning & it also felt very private. The open-air bathroom (which took just a little bit for this city girl to get used to) was pretty cool, & everything was very clean & comfortable. There are lots of little touches/provided amenities throughout! 10/10 recommend!
10 / 10Outstanding·Nov 2025
What a spectacular home away from home! The house is pristine and the views are stunning! Jane has everything you could want at the house to make it very comfortable and she communicates precise instructions if you are newbies to St. John like we were. We loved that there were some nice choices for restaurants right down the hill and beaches were a pretty quick drive away, considering you get to be on the quieter side of the island. Lovely house and family...we can't wait to visit again.
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Top rated by guests
10Outstanding
(153 Ratings)
"Harbor Master has all the right things: great house; great view; great location. We thoroughly enjoyed sitting on the deck and watching the life of Coral Bay go on below us. It is a magical place. ..."
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