Reef Bay Holiday Villa

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Villa from the water with secluded beach

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Exceptional

4 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 8325 sq m

Popular amenities

Hot tub

Washer

Pool

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Explore the area

St. John

Virgin Islands National Park18 min drive
Cinnamon Bay Beach26 min drive
Trunk Bay28 min drive
St. Thomas (STT-Cyril E. King)95 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Our simple but comfortable Villa caters to guests who are ECO-FRIENDLY, adventurous and minimalist because we utilize sustainable energy (backed up by batteries and the grid) and monitor responsible use of energy, water, cleaning agents and recycling. A 15 minute slow drive along a quiet and winding road from the ferry in Cruz Bay will bring you to this idyllic island setting. Situated barely above the treetops and merely a 60 second dash to a secluded beach, lies the vacation home you will want to revisit. This secluded, spacious Villa features Thai decor, tropical pastels, lush vegetation and private pool and hot tub. It promotes outdoor living, socializing and simply Being. It offers a wooded trail guarded by deer, birds and crabs reaching a pristine beach within 2-5 minutes walking. Strolling further along the beach brings one to sugar mill ruins, mountain trails to petroglyphs and several additional quiet beaches. In keeping with the St.John focus on sustainability, the Villa offers opportunity for adults and children to learn about the solar alternative energy, water conservation and the unique flora and fauna. Plan on lying in bed each morning with sunrise views over the hills and sea, listening to the breaking surf. Enjoy views of the ocean during the day from all parts of the Villa including the pool and hot tub. Swim, snorkel, surf, sunbathe privately or take a hike right below the Villa into the National Park. Evenings gather on the balcony for breezes, sunset hues from billowing clouds, sails and sunny faces! Keywords: House Villa

Property manager

Jonathan Ward, MD

Languages

English, German

Amenities

Pool

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Ocean view

Pool

Hot tub

Kitchen

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 3–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

ABSOLUTELY NO SMOKING ON THE PREMISES!

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

St. John

Located in St. John, this villa is on the beach. While the natural beauty of Virgin Islands National Park and Honeymoon Beach can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore Tortola Cruise Ship Port. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

St. John

What's nearby

Virgin Islands National Park - 18 min drive
Cruz Bay Beach - 21 min drive
Honeymoon Beach - 21 min drive
Cinnamon Bay Beach - 26 min drive
Trunk Bay - 28 min drive

Getting around

St. Thomas (SPB-St. Thomas Seaplane Base) - 92 min drive

Restaurants

‪High Tide Bar & Seafood Grill - ‬17 min drive
‪Cruz Bay Landing - ‬17 min drive
‪Beach Bar - ‬17 min drive
‪Lovango Rum Bar - ‬17 min drive
‪Tap & Still - ‬17 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Reef Bay Holiday Villa have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Reef Bay Holiday Villa pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Reef Bay Holiday Villa?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Reef Bay Holiday Villa?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Reef Bay Holiday Villa located?

Nestled on the beach, this St. John villa is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Virgin Islands Coral Reef National Monument and 3.1 mi (5 km) from Chocolate Hole Beach. Honeymoon Beach and Trunk Bay are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Frances V.

5 Jan 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Holiday 2024

The house was secluded and well appointed. The owner and the concierge were great and responsive. It has great charm with excellent veiws of the bay. I woke up every morning to an amazing sunrise. And went to sleep every night with the moonrise! And the stars are incredible!!! As others have said the outdoor areas are small for socializing but we made it work. The path to the beach is precarious so proper shoes are a must! If you are prone to mosquitoe bites bringing proper clothing and bug spray is extremely important. The way the house is open air they get inside, even with screens. The owner had spray and a few candles that where helpful. The house is in the woods so this is expected. Just be prepared. I can't think of anything the house didn't have that we needed. Great memories were made and we would definitely consider staying here again!

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Todd E.

21 Dec 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

St. John

Great

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert S.

3 July 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Unplug and just relax

Wonderful property in an especially rare setting. The park that borders the property is filled with amazing wildlife and great hiking trails. I highly recommend this to anyone that wants to truly unplug while only being 15 minutes from Cruz bay.

Stayed 17 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melissa K.

24 May 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Reef Bay Holiday Villa

Spent a week at the Reef Bay Villa with my husband and four adult children and this home suited us perfectly. it was spacious, clean and well equipped. The view is amazing. It was a perfect home base for our national park adventure.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dave L.

16 Jan 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful view

We just had a wonderful week at this villa. Everything was great and as described in the description on the listing. The beach down below is awesome with very few people if any.. it is located about 20 minutes fromCruz Bay. Three couples stayed, and it was very comfortable. Very breezy location so we didn’t need air conditioning at night which was nice to listen to the service and the birds. We will be back!

Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steve G.

8 Jan 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great escape.

Once I got used to driving the roads it was a wonderful adventure. The house was a lovely place to stay. We loved walking through the pathway to the beach. We loved looking out at the ocean from the jacuzzi. All the beds were king size and comfortable. Plenty of room for 4 of us to spread out and relax. We liked that it was hidden away from tourists and very private and quiet. Had everything we needed from pizza pans to kitchen towels to beach chairs and more.

Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mary M.

5 Jan 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful house! Amazing Views!

This house is so well designed from the screened in eating porch to the location of the hotter overlooking an amazing bay. The location of the bedrooms gives great privacy because they are each in a different part of the house and you need to go outdoors to get from one to the other. There are two bedrooms next to each other that share a bathroom which was perfect for my daughter to share with her son.

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Holly S.

4 Dec 2022

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Beautiful!

Our group of 5 family and friends stayed here for a week and mostly loved it! The location was private and we rarely heard neighbors or any other vehicles although there are neighboring villas. The villa offers many stunning views but the best view of the morning sunrise is from the top of the very steep driveway. We cooked on the grill a lot and used the outdoor screened in porch every evening for dinner and games. From the pictures this area looked large and totally open which we were all excited about and then we were sort of disappointed the porch is actually all enclosed now with just two entrance screen doors that need some repair. Would definitely have preferred the option to choose screens open for the morning then screens closed for the very buggy evenings. We all felt that the common areas layout, including oddly located grilling area, large tv room we never even sat in, tiny enclosed high top table area also not used, common screened in porch, well-appointed but outdated kitchen, courtyard and way too small poolside area, could really be redesigned to allow for more gathering areas like we all wanted. The bathrooms were fine and bedrooms comfortable except for the strangely tall beds that 2 of us needed stools to climb into each night. The private beach was one of our favorite parts, although a little challenging to get to, but absolutely amazing for beach combing and we found a few treasures to add to the Zen decor in the villa courtyard! Overall we had an amazing trip and would probably recommend this villa for groups wanting more privacy than gatherings.

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

27 Nov 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice Oceanview Getaway in Reef Bay!

Amazing views, spacious quarters and solid amenities make this place a must stay. A few minor snafus with keys, ac and pool but otherwise we really enjoyed it. Nice bonus having a hot tub and private path to beach out back. We hope to come back soon!

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robert M., Estero, FL

31 May 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The Perfect Vacation

This home was everything we hoped it would be. Perfect privacy for our group of 8, with 4 grown kids and 4 parents. The house had everything we needed, including beach chairs and snorkel gear. The pool, spa, and views were fabulous. The location was perfect with just a short drive to Cruz Bay and complete private views of the hills and ocean overlooking the preserve area. Trail to the beach was rugged (especially at the top) but nice. The Reef Bay beach did not compare to the north shore beaches, but we expected this. Once you swam past the waves there were interesting reefs to the right, by the rocks. We all enjoyed every moment of our stay and would definately return.

Stayed 8 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

David G.

5 May 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

St John’s Villa

Stunning Villa….stayed 10 days with my family of 8. Views were breathtaking unobstructed oceanfront and property was everything and more then is covered on the listing.

Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth K.

8 Apr 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Stay!

We had a fabulous time staying here. Property managers were a great help with ideas for what to do on the island and getting us from the ferry. The layout of the house worked perfectly for our family. Loved having the pool and hot tub when we were not at the beach! The quiet area was lovely and perfect for star gazing! Thanks for making this an amazing trip!!

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Regina D.

4 Apr 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing stay and location

My family of 4 (2 adults and 2kids 8 and 10) enjoyed our stay in St. John at reef bay holiday villa. We enjoyed the view, the pool and hot tub not to mention the view of the water and the night sky with so many stars (we saw a few shooting stars). Excellent location at about 20 minutes from Cruz bay and 30 minutes to north beaches. Since there was only outdoor access to the bedrooms this place wouldn’t be great for families with young kids unless they plan to share one bedroom but we made it work and the kids liked their independence. KatjAthe concierge was very helpful. Would definitely stay at this villa again.

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

David R., Cincinnati

25 Mar 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect place for active families

We loved everything about this place and it exceeded our expectation (which was already high). It is an ideal layout for two families (8 total) with teenagers. Reef Bay is an absolute gem that you can basically have all to yourself. Twice, we did not see a single person as we walked the shoreline. It looks out over the National Park, so there is nothing in your viewscape besides mountains, jungle and turquoise water. The villa was incredibly clean, beds comfy and it’s layout is very efficient. . Top notch all around.

Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cole D.

9 Jan 2022

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Perfect St. John experience

The property is even better than expected from the photographs and description. It is far enough from town to feel secluded but close enough for an easy drive in for dinner and fun. The property is clean and easy to use. The private beach is a short and easy walk. We can't say enough and will stay here every time in St. John if available.

Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Laura O.

3 Jan 2022

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Easy walk to private beach and reef!

I brought my family of 8 for Christmas week. We were apprehensive because the rental is relatively far from town but that turned out to be inconsequential - 15 min to town, 20-25 to any beach and coral bay.. This 4 bedroom home has a spectacular southeastern view and direct (but steep) access to a beautiful beach with a lively and easily accessible coral reef! Perfect for adventurous/active families. The home is very private and very comfortable in this climate of indoor/ outdoor living. The hot tub was a dream.

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Deborah K.

11 Dec 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great week

Great week and by the end of our stay, we were trying to figure out a way to return to St. John. Our house was comfortable and well equipped.

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

Danny A.

23 Aug 2021

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Relaxing

The home had all the amenities needed to feel like home away from home and allow us to relax and enjoy the beauty of the island.

Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

LORI K., morris

9 Aug 2021

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Beautiful Home

Our group was 6 friends all 55 and over. We enjoyed the stay but hadn't anticipated as many stairs. The jaunt to the beach was a little treacherous and we only ventured there once. The pictures on the website need to be updated. The dining area is now screened in. The bedrooms are all air conditioned but the living area is not. The pool is very small and honestly we never got in it. We came in off of a week long catamaran stay and enjoyed our own separate space. Great view from master bedroom and from living space. Overall it was a good place to stay while exploring St. John.

10/10 Excellent

Christene T.

3 Aug 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Absolutely Beautiful

We loved our stay at Reef Bay Villa! It was very clean and the views are stunning from every room. It was the perfect setting for coffee in the morning, wine in the evening, and family games around the table in the screened in area. We also got a lot of use out of the beautiful pool and hot tub. The villa is in a very private location, but its only a 20 - 30 minute drive to Cruz Bay and the Northshore beaches. Renting a 4×4 car is a must! The owner and concierge service are both very responsive. Book this villa! You won't be disappointed.

10/10 Excellent

Erik M.

8 July 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A week in paradise

It’s hard to overstate the beauty of the surroundings on Reef Bay. The view from bedrooms, the pool, and especially the hot tub were breathtaking. We spent two of our seven days just at the house, and loved every second. Be aware that you are pretty isolated and that a 4x4 rental is a must. Taxis don’t want to come out this far. The kitchen was another personal highlight. We’ve stayed in many short term rentals, and this property had easily the best selections of cookware, spices, and cooking utensils I’ve ever encountered. We were two couples with four kids and the bedroom situation was exactly what we needed. Beds were a bit hard for many of our tastes but I slept hard and well every night. WiFi doesn’t easily reach the bedrooms, but works well in the great room space. TV was nice and the Sonos sound system was great for yachty afternoons in the pool!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Cameron L., Gulf Breeze, Fl

21 June 2021

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Perfect!

We loved it! It was perfect. Ill try to keep it short, but complete. Property manager. Katja was great. Gave us a quick tour and turned us loose, but she remained available. Property. 1 compound. 3 separate structures. Common area has the kitchen and living area. Kitchen is stocked with dishes, pots, pans, utensils and basic condiments. 2 master suites with their own BR and king bed. Our group had 2 families, so this was perfect. Everyone has their own getaway. 3rd structure has 2 bedroom s with a shared bathroom. Great for a family with kids. The Location. Superb view. Borders the national park. A difficult (rocks and sand) 1/2 mile hike east takes you into the park trails and sugar mill ruins. Bonus. For you surfers. There was a consistent waist to rib beach break right out the back every day we were there. I rent a board while I was there and got a session in everyday. Trail to the beach is primative and the first 1/2 is rocky. If you are early or late the land crabs and deer will scare the bajesus out of you. Truthfully the beach behind the house was not really conducive to swimming (beware the urchins). But, there are plenty of beaches that are. The pool and hot tub was the perfect beginning and end of everyday. Power. The grid on St Thomas and St John sucks. But the house has battery back up, but I don't think it runs the AC. However, we enjoyed sleeping with the windows open. Enjoy!

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tom F.

27 Apr 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Good time

Great place to relax after a day at the beach.

Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Daniel W.

4 Apr 2021

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Amazing house in an incredible location!

What a great week. Beautiful property that lives up to the pictures. Amazing island. Very relaxing way to spend time with the family. Short walk to a private beach. Can't wait to plan our next trip to St. John.

Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Terry J.

29 Mar 2021

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Excellent stay for a family of 7

We spent most of our time sightseeing and should have hungout at the house an entire day. The house has the works.......pool, hot tub and views.

Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2021

About the host

Hosted by Jonathan Ward, MD

We are grateful and would like to share this family vacation paradise!

Why they chose this property

Please see the reviews....privacy, comfort, secluded beach, wildlife.

What makes this property unique

A touch of Thailand in the Caribbean.
All the comforts of a new home, plus some!
Excellent hiking right out the door.
The best surfing and some of the best snorkeling and lobstering on the island.
Beachcombing, bird watching and bonefishing.
Friendly concierge on island to arrange day trips, massage, catering, grocery
shopping, driver, babysitting.
Photovoltaics and other 'green' features
The spirit on the island has recovered well, the beaches and trails beautiful and most services up and running. The Island and people will welcome you and appreciate the business! Expect some minor inconveniences and then you will be pleasantly surprised by the hospitality.