Villa in St. John
6 guests · 3 bedrooms · 1 bath
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About this villa rental
Want to really get away? This 2-bedroom eco contemporary house is perched above Coral Bay, right next to a hiking trail in the U.S. Virgin Islands National Park.
“A perfect nature retreat, feels like you’re in the trees," described one reviewer.
With a deck spanning the width of the house, and lovely views of the sailboats of Coral harbor along with Bordeaux Mountain in the background, this house is secluded, yet offers proximity to the best of St. John.
Johnny Horn Trail is a well-known park hiking route -- hike 1 mile through the park to Waterlemon Cay, the island's best snorkeling with sea turtles, or head downhill to the quaint town and laid-back restaurants and bars of Coral Bay. Or hop in your 4-wheel drive (a must!) for a 10-minute trip for water sports at Cinnamon Bay and access to some of the world's finest beaches.
Repeat: A 4-wheel drive vehicle is a must to reach this house. It's not that rough -- read the reviews -- but it's up a dirt and gravel road that's steep in spots. Part of the adventure! Most visitors to St. John find a 4-wheel drive such as a Jeep is helpful for getting around the island anyway.
The house features an outdoor tropical shower and wood floors that feel good on bare feet, reminding of the island era of the Maho Bay Camp -- open-air, tree frogs singing, but with a modern touch. It's a screened house with ceiling fans and no A/C.
Wrote one recent guest: “House is nature ... amazing ... birds donkeys lizards blooming flowers ... outdoor amazing shower ... fantastic view ... all the gear you will need.”
The house is a private getaway for a couple or more. It has two open bedrooms, each with a Queen bed and one with a loft bed perfect for a child. Additionally, there is a double-size futon in the living area. The home is family-friendly and is perfect for those who like to hike and enjoy the sounds of nature.
Comes with ceiling fans, a huge sectional sofa, party lights, a hammock, a table, chairs, an umbrella, and a gas BBQ grill. The deck overlooking the sailboats of Coral Bay is spot-on for lounging, reading, dining, sunning, and star gazing.
No need to bring much: the house is stocked and ready with beach chairs & towels, nice linens, and a cooler. Hook your iPod into the stereo and fire up the blender. We have WiFi, and AT&T phones work great here (Verizon you may be out of luck). For eco sustainable vacationing, the house sports a 13,000-gallon rainwater collection cistern, with a solar hot water heater.
As another guest noted: “Magical tree house! The outdoor shower is heaven.”
Keywords: Villa, Cottage, House, Vacation Rental, Hiking, National Park, Nature, Eco, Coral Bay
“A perfect nature retreat, feels like you’re in the trees," described one reviewer.
With a deck spanning the width of the house, and lovely views of the sailboats of Coral harbor along with Bordeaux Mountain in the background, this house is secluded, yet offers proximity to the best of St. John.
Johnny Horn Trail is a well-known park hiking route -- hike 1 mile through the park to Waterlemon Cay, the island's best snorkeling with sea turtles, or head downhill to the quaint town and laid-back restaurants and bars of Coral Bay. Or hop in your 4-wheel drive (a must!) for a 10-minute trip for water sports at Cinnamon Bay and access to some of the world's finest beaches.
Repeat: A 4-wheel drive vehicle is a must to reach this house. It's not that rough -- read the reviews -- but it's up a dirt and gravel road that's steep in spots. Part of the adventure! Most visitors to St. John find a 4-wheel drive such as a Jeep is helpful for getting around the island anyway.
The house features an outdoor tropical shower and wood floors that feel good on bare feet, reminding of the island era of the Maho Bay Camp -- open-air, tree frogs singing, but with a modern touch. It's a screened house with ceiling fans and no A/C.
Wrote one recent guest: “House is nature ... amazing ... birds donkeys lizards blooming flowers ... outdoor amazing shower ... fantastic view ... all the gear you will need.”
The house is a private getaway for a couple or more. It has two open bedrooms, each with a Queen bed and one with a loft bed perfect for a child. Additionally, there is a double-size futon in the living area. The home is family-friendly and is perfect for those who like to hike and enjoy the sounds of nature.
Comes with ceiling fans, a huge sectional sofa, party lights, a hammock, a table, chairs, an umbrella, and a gas BBQ grill. The deck overlooking the sailboats of Coral Bay is spot-on for lounging, reading, dining, sunning, and star gazing.
No need to bring much: the house is stocked and ready with beach chairs & towels, nice linens, and a cooler. Hook your iPod into the stereo and fire up the blender. We have WiFi, and AT&T phones work great here (Verizon you may be out of luck). For eco sustainable vacationing, the house sports a 13,000-gallon rainwater collection cistern, with a solar hot water heater.
As another guest noted: “Magical tree house! The outdoor shower is heaven.”
Keywords: Villa, Cottage, House, Vacation Rental, Hiking, National Park, Nature, Eco, Coral Bay
Amenities at Johnny Horn Trail House St. John Overlooking Coral Bay
Non-smoking
No pets allowed
Family friendly
Map of St. John
Ratings and reviews
8 / 10Excellent·Apr 2026
A special place for sure, but not the best choice for everyone. I cannot express how difficult the road is to traverse. It is more of a rocky trail than a road. You're going up it at 5mph and that still feels a bit sketchy, even with four wheel drive. When another car is coming in the opposite direction, or if it is wet and muddy from the rain, it will cause some stress for the driver and passengers. Though the start of the Johnny Horn walking trail is there, even past the house there is some vehicular traffic for a bit up that trail and it is a long and tough hike to the beach - much better off driving down the hill to the regular road and driving to those beaches. The house has only screens - no windows. So it can be loud especially when a car is going by on the road, or in our case we could hear the construction of the very nearby house continuing on most days (and some loud fights among the construction folks or owners of that property). The house had everything we needed (other than a TV and oven). When it is raining outside it does feel rather cramped and inconvenient since the shower is outside and the deck is much of the living area. There are no bedroom doors - just curtains. There is indeed a loft bed in one of the rooms but it is very difficult to get into (due to the rope ladder to access it) and it is very small - best for a child (and I would worry about safety for a child there. The main room futon is a good child option. Wifi not reliable.
10 / 10Outstanding·Mar 2026
Loved it. So perfect for our relaxed getaway
10 / 10Outstanding·Feb 2026
Wonderful stay! Loved the home and the outdoor shower. Perfect for our family trip.
6 / 10Average·Apr 2025
Stayed at this secluded, open air, home during spring break. Enjoyed the outdoor shower, beautiful view of the bay, and open air feel of the home. House could use more kitchen amenities. There is no oven, or BBQ utensils. Bring your own snorkeling equipment or rent somewhere else. Our biggest challenge was the drive to the house. We arrived at night and the directions said to turn at the church with no roof, well it doesn't look like a church and you can't see the roof at night. But we headed up the road anyway. Now I grew up on a farm, on a gravel road with a gravel driveway. This is not gravel like the midwest - this is an off road trail with large rocks, washed out holes, and deep water culverts. It is a 1/2 mile drive on this path. Thank goodness I did not get the 4WD Toyota RAV they tried to rent me. No way that would get up with trail. This daily off road adventure was a deterrent for leaving and returning to the house. Trail leading up to the house only reason I would not stay again.
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