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Coral Cove ~ Oceanfront Retreat

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Enjoy incredible views from this rare ocean front property
Relax to the sound of the ocean
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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 8503.9 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Pool
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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St John
  • Virgin Islands National Park
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Johnson Bay
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Trunk Bay
    ‪28 min drive‬
  • West End (TOV-West End Seaplane Base)
    ‪298 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

King En-suite

1 King Bed

King En-suite

1 King Bed

King En-suite

1 King Bed

King En-suite

1 King Bed

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Coral Cove ~ Oceanfront Retreat

Please Note:
7 night minimum required.
Children age 10 and older welcome.

*Dates are subject to approval depending on how they fit into the calendar.

Coral Cove is an indoor and outdoor retreat experience located on the beautiful island of St. John. Secluded on magical Johns Folly, the villa architecture is thoughtfully situated on a small private peninsula, making you feel as though you have the island to yourself.

The villa’s design is a brilliant combination of native stone walls, mid-century furniture, antiques and eclectic objects d’art, which create a relaxed and elegant ambiance. The Great Room can be opened up on all sides to a covered veranda allowing dramatic views, surf sounds, and sea breezes to surround you. The triangular pool bridges the space between the house and the seaside foliage – perfectly located to take a afternoon dip under the sun or an evening swim under the brilliant stars.

Tucked to one side of the property is a small pebbled beach, and a short path leads behind the hill to an intimate little bay – perfect for swimming and snorkeling. A sandy area near the water is the perfect place to lounge in the sun or enjoy a game of Bocce Ball.

Coral Cove is a perfectly appointed vacation retreat with multiple dining areas, fully equipped kitchen, outdoor grill area, lounge verandas outside every doorway, four private bedroom pods, nap hammock, private shoreline, and much more.

Each en-suite has a patio, ocean view, King bed, large attached dressing room and spacious bathroom. All bedrooms include AC and a twin fold out chair bed for flexible sleeping arrangements. All bedrooms have outdoor access, private ocean views, and wireless internet. The house is backed up with automatic Tesla power for those unexpected island life moments. Please note a few systems will power down to conserve battery life during a power outage.

The charms of Coral Bay and famous VI National Park beaches are just minutes away.

Power is provided to St. John via an underground cable from St. Thomas. Our power supply is not always reliable and power outages are not uncommon. They are typically short lived, but can last for a few hours. These outages can happen with or without warning from the island’s power company, known as WAPA. We will do our best to keep you comfortable and informed. Antares strives to make your villa stay as comfortable and trouble free as possible. Please understand that power outages are out of our control. Please note, water will not work during an outage. There are no refunds for power loss.

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Antares Property & Hospitality
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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 13–17
We welcome children 10 years and older.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Guest understands that A/C is only located in the bedrooms.
A rental vehicle with good clearance and 4WD is required

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 not indicated whether 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 required for transport to and from this property

About the area

St. John

Located in St. John, this holiday home is on the beach. While the natural beauty of Virgin Islands National Park and Cinnamon Bay 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.
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St John

What's nearby

  • Virgin Islands National Park - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Johnson Bay - 2 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Maho Beach - 18 min drive - 9.1 km
  • Cinnamon Bay Beach - 20 min drive - 11.4 km
  • Trunk Bay - 28 min drive - 16.7 km

Getting around

  • St. Thomas (SPB-St. Thomas Seaplane Base) - 82 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Willy T
  • Pirates Bight
  • ‪Skinny Legs - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Windmill Bar - ‬22 min drive
  • 1748 Restaurant

Frequently asked questions

Does Coral Cove ~ Oceanfront Retreat have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Coral Cove ~ Oceanfront Retreat pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Coral Cove ~ Oceanfront Retreat?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Coral Cove ~ Oceanfront Retreat?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Coral Cove ~ Oceanfront Retreat located?

Nestled on the beach, this St. John holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Virgin Islands National Park and Johnson Bay. Saltpond Bay and Virgin Islands Coral Reef National Monument are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Andrew T.

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

Magical Villa perfect for a family

We had a wonderful time staying at Coral Cove for a week in November 2024. The Villa was spectacular, couldn't have been more impressed. Our kids lived in the pool when we weren't snorkeling! For those divers and snorkelers, I hear April through June is much better for visibility underwater, our was terrible - max 15' vis - that just meant more time relaxing at the nicest Villa on the island.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

CYNTHIA R.

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

CORAL COVE STAY

THIS WAS THE 3RD OR 4TH TIME WE HAVE RENTED CORAL COVE ON ST. JOHN, WE HAVE NEVER HAD ANYTHING BUT EXCELLENT SERVICE. I CAN'T TELL YOU HOW MUCH IT MEANT TO ME THAT YOU WORKED WITH ME WHEN I HAD TO CHANGE DATES D/T MY HUSBAND'S ILLNESS AND DEATH. CORAL COVE WAS THE VERY FIRST PLACE MY HUSBAND HAD TAKEN ME ON VACATION AND THIS TRIP WAS BITTERSWEET BUT SO VERY GOOD FOR ME. THANK YOU ALL SO VERY MUCH!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charles D.

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

Nirvana

The house, the 270 degree ocean views, the sound of the waves, immediately remove any stress or fatigue. Coral Cove is very well thought out & built to ensure a great vacation, family gathering, or rest & relaxation.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany M.

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

Incredible house and location!!

We loved everything about this property! We got to snorkel and enjoy the beautiful views and breeze every day! Kitchen was fully equipped and property manager was thoroughly helpful with all things on the property. Only complaint would be landscaping company showed up unannounced on the Friday we were there at around 8-9 am and we weren't able to sleep in that day. Other than that, our stay was pretty much perfect! Property managers went out of their way to make sure everything was great! Property is even better in person than in the pictures!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Misty S., Grand Junction, CO. USA

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

The absolute best

This Villa was spectacular! Views from every room. Open concept letting the outside in. The lagoon was a gem and snorkeling was fabulous. You truly need water shoes to get into the water, which we bought. The pool was used nonstop. We cooked 95% of our meals and the kitchen had everything needed. This villa has such a special location on the other side of Saint John. 25 minutes from Cruz Bay and an entirely new and peaceful world. We didn’t want to be surrounded by tons of people and that’s exactly what we got. My 3 teenagers enjoyed the pool and the lagoon so much! I loved that each of the 4 king sized bed master bedrooms were air conditioned with a private en-suite and walk-in closet. The breeze way connected three separate buildings with an amazingly serene courtyard in the center. Magical at night. We rented 2 jeeps for the seven of us as was necessary. If you suffer from motion sickness please bring Dramamine or anti nausea meds. The roads here are no joke. The islanders drive like they are in the Indy 500. We simply pulled off the road so they could pass. Be sure to bring bug spray, it is necessary here. Unless you are tucked away in your air conditioned room, you are “outside”. We enjoyed shelling and finding all the hermit crabs and snails. There’s a resident frog who lives in the wall by the 4th bedroom. So cute! The wild donkeys, goats and chickens were a lot of fun too!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike J.

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

Christmas 2023

Amazing property!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sean G., Boulder

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

Amazing Thanksgiving at Coral Cove

We have stayed all over the island across the 10 years we have been coming to St. John and this was the first time we stayed on the far side of the island in John's Folly. We saw goats, donkeys, and loved watching the pelicans fish right off the front pool area. The interior of the property is like a garden and well maintained. And the driveway is easy; I say this because St. John is notorious for crazy driveways and this one is a breeze. The kitchen was setup well with all the cooking utensils, pots/pans that we would need. The ice machine was an excellent addition to the house. I don't recall seeing that in the VRBO posting but that saved us so many headaches when it came to either making ice or buying ice and having it melt before we get home like it has with other houses we've rented. The salt water pool was great and even though it wasn't heated, the temp was in the low to mid 70s so it was refreshing. The bedrooms and bathrooms were very comfortable and the AC units worked well in those. The only minor negative experience we had were mosquitoes and no-see-ums (little biting gnats) in the main kitchen and living space, which is open to the outside and not air conditioned. The breezes from the ocean were great most days but when there was no wind or right after a rain, these bugs would come out. We had a few guests in our group who got quite a few bites and it made the common area a less than ideal place to all hang out during some times.
Stayed 10 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nick H.

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

Most beautiful place we’ve ever stayed at!!!

The Villa was a dream. This was our first trip to St. John and this villa was probably our favorite part. It’s situated right on John’s Folly Bay with a nice breeze blowing almost all day. The drive out to the villa was long, so just know that but it was well worth it for us. The communication was lovely. A greeter came and took us to the villa from some shops nearby and toured us through the property. There were a few problems we had through our 10 day stay, specifically with the internet and a/c in one bedroom but they were quickly solved. If we ever come back, we are staying here again!
Stayed 10 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kevin R.

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

Coral Cove is back and better than before!

We stayed at Coral Cove annually over a decade ago, it was our favorite place on the coral bay side of St John. Over that time it became run down and not worth the premium it charged. We were excited to see it back on the rental market and it didn’t disappoint. It is now better than before, with more comfortable furniture, better appliances, and an ice machine that easily kept up with our group of 8. The Xmas winds were constant for our time and there wasn’t a bug in sight. If you are interested in the ‘quiet’ side of the island (we’ve been going for 15 yrs), Coral Cove is one of our favorite rentals.
Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marcy G., Bethesda, MD

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

Paradise

We loved our time at Coral Cove Villa. The management group - Antares- were lovely to work with. They reached out before we arrived, and answered all our questions quickly, they were also great once we were on the island. The villa itself is amazing. It is rare when the property is even nicer than the pictures on the listing. The property is gorgeous. The main house has the living room and kitchen, and a ton of outdoor space to enjoy the ocean. Although there is no a/c in the main house, you don't miss it with the doors open. The kitchen is honestly the best equipped kitchen we've ever seen. it had everything we needed, down to specific tools and a well stocked first aid kit (yes, I needed it). The bedrooms are great. Each is a separate space (two each in the other pavilions), with a large closet and bathroom. There is no bad room. And the a/c in the bedrooms is excellent. All of the rooms have a lovely view. Having the washer/dryer also makes travel a little easier. The villa is a little drive from Coral Cove - with a few restaurants, bars and groceries. The drive to Cruz Bay is longer - 40 minutes or so. If you don't mind the bit of extra driving, the villa is really a special place to base a vacation.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Keith B.

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

Beautiful home!

Stunning home and I think the pictures online under-sell the beauty of this property. House was immaculately clean. We are definitely coming back here.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Melissa B.

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

Amazing house

We loved everything about the house - the open-air feel, the furnishings, the sound of the waves 24/7. It was better than the photos can depict. The management co. was very responsive. We had a fabulous time and will definitely rent again.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brian B.

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

Great place

Ideal setting, 270 degree views, property was a resort. Loved it
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Herbert W.

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

Beautiful villa with private waterfront location south of Coral Bay.

Spacious villa with nice views east to islands of BVI. On shoreline, with cool breezes and sound of waves. Clean and well stocked (beach towels, beach chairs, kitchen appliances and utensils, etc). Excellent support from Antares management group (e.g., responded quickly when WiFi went down and kept in touch to see if we had any needs or inquiries). We would certainly stay at this villa again!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Charles ANDREW F., Lake Geneva

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

Live like a Rock Star

This amazing property is for those that want the pleasant surprise of having the pictures be slightly worse than the reality! Everyone will have a fabulous time here- those wanting sun, none at all, wired to the world or just a hammock.... Home requires a car to get to but once there, you are in for a fantastic solitary adventure. The Management team is super helpful for any minor issue- they found a boat rental in 3 hrs at a better company and cheaper rate on New Years Day! This home is a solid fortress so don’t worry in any storm but has the bright airy aesthetic of a Caribbean dream. Go here for anything anytime- especially for special times (honeymoons, family getaways, etc) and you will look like a rock star.

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