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Pool
Pool
Pool
Property grounds
Outdoor dining

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 9

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Carolina, St John
  • Virgin Islands National Park
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Cinnamon Bay Beach
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Trunk Bay
    ‪25 min drive‬
  • West End (TOV-West End Seaplane Base)
    ‪268 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 4

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Coral Rays - Stunning St. John Villa

Coral Rays is the perfect family or small group island style headquarters! A little something for everyone at Coral Rays, including breathtaking views, gourmet kitchen, native stone outdoor showers, family room, games, musical instruments, pool, hot tub, and four well appointed bedrooms and bathrooms.

Coral Rays is nestled high on the mountain in a very a lush tropical landscape, surrounded by nature.

The main building upper level is a beautiful open plan great room -- the perfect island hub with a little something for everyone, including breathtaking views, gourmet kitchen, dining table for 8, cooking island with seating for 4, games, musical instruments, TV and sitting area, and full bathroom with outdoor shower. Outdoor grill is easily accessed off the kitchen.

The main building lower level is the poolside level and where the kids will beg to stay! Enjoy chaise lounge chairs, patio table for 4, hot tub, pool, and access to the main parking area. This level sleeps 4 guests with a Poolside Twin Bedroom and Poolside King Bedroom; these are connected by a full bathroom with double lavs.

A second building one level down houses two bedroom en suites, sleeping 4-5 guests. One bedroom features a King bed with private bath, dual lav, indoor shower as well as outdoor shower. The other bedroom features a Queen bed, twin daybed, private bath, dual lav and indoor shower.

At Coral Rays you can get away from it all and simply enjoy the peace and tranquility that is the true ambiance of St John!

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Property manager

Bob Ray
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
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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 3–17
Ask about children- exterior access & no pool gate
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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

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
This property uses a grey water recycling system
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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

St. John

Located in St. John, this villa is in the mountains and by the sea. 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. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving, snorkelling and windsurfing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking.
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Carolina, St John

What's nearby

  • Virgin Islands National Park - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Maho Beach - 13 min drive - 7.1 km
  • Cinnamon Bay - 17 min drive - 8.1 km
  • Cinnamon Bay Beach - 18 min drive - 8.3 km
  • Trunk Bay - 25 min drive - 13.6 km

Getting around

  • St. Thomas (SPB-St. Thomas Seaplane Base) - 77 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Skinny Legs - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Windmill Bar - ‬20 min drive
  • 1748 Restaurant
  • ‪Greengo’s - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪Sun Dog Cafe - ‬26 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Coral Rays - Stunning St. John Villa have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Coral Rays - Stunning St. John Villa pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Coral Rays - Stunning St. John Villa?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Coral Rays - Stunning St. John Villa?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Coral Rays - Stunning St. John Villa located?

Situated by the sea, this villa is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Virgin Islands National Park and within 3 miles (5 km) of Virgin Islands Coral Reef National Monument and Little Lameshur Bay. Johnson Bay and Ajax Peak are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Val N.

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

Just book it!

Fantastic property on the quiet side of the island. Loved hiking, snorkeling, exploring the island and spending time on the incredible decks (pleural) and pool! Very responsive management company.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy L.

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

Coral ray 2025

We loved our stay- pool and hot tub were refreshing after a day at the beach. Property manager was responsive when we texted- had issue with propane for cooking and to e dryer did not work. Unfortunately the dryer was unable to be repaired while we were there. But it is an island so not unexpected. Overall great home!!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

katie r.

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

Paradise!

Fantastic house -- lots of privacy! Overlooking Coral Bay is a sight to behold. Beds and pillows are comfortable as well. As with a lot of places in St John, anyone with mobility issues may have a hard time navigating this villa--lots of stairs!Any questions we had, Antares Property managers were on it. Thank you for such a great stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan W.

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

Paradise Found

Amazing and can’t wait to do it again!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brooks S.

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

Great view, perfect place!

Great property! Great views and pool and hot tub were perfect. This is the best place to enjoy a st John vacation!
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tom L., Yarmouthport

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

Wonderful Location!!

This is a Beautiful vacation home. The view is awesome. The pool and hot tub are so nice. Coral Bay has great restaurants and two food markets. We all spent the week going sightseeing, snorkeling and kayaking at all the great beaches. We all Loved this Wonderful vacation home!!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sam C.

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

Beautiful island villa

Lovely compound with stunning views,well furnished and equipped. Hot tub,pool,beach chairs and more
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Jonathan Z.

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

Steep driveway

Home was good, not great.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathl A.

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

Coral Rays stay

Wonderful house! Gorgeous location and views. Great service from Antares team.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robert M.

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

Perfect for our family

We had 9 people in our family stay here for our wedding. The house, location, views, and everything else was perfect. We couldn’t have asked for anything else for our special day. We would definitely come back.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brett V.

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

Amazing place

Incredible views. My family and I had a wonderful time during our 16-day stay. We had 2 little boys age 3 and 4 and a teenage boy age 14. Our teenage son loved the privacy of the lower pod and our little boys were in the pool every day. Hot tub was fantastic every night as well. Pool is unheated and doesn't get much direct sunlight so be aware. All the stairways are outside. Drive up the mountain to the house and the driveway itself is an adventure and not for the faint of heart. Coral Bay has a few restaurants and smaller grocery stores. If you want more options in restaurants and groceries you need to head to Cruz Bay which is about 20-30 minutes away. We drove to Cruz Bay every day but enjoyed going back to the peace and quiet in Coral Bay. This house was perfect for a family trip. We cooked several meals on the grill and ate outside. Seemed like a more authentic trip to St. John. Property managers were very responsive to a few minor issues during our stay. And again, the views are killer. Highly recommend this house.
Stayed 16 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer F.

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

High in the hills with a beautiful view

This is a lovely house with a beautiful view. The great room was bright and airy. There are lots of pots and pans, dishes, silverware, etc. We used the grill, which was well supplied with propane. I must say that we were lucky it did not rain much while we were there, because all of the stairs are outside. We are used to hilly St. John, so we were not put off by the steep driveway.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Outstanding Coral Bay Villa

What a gorgeous spot, high above the sleepy village of Coral Bay. Not a great place for people who aren't confident driving up steep hills and navigating a tight driveway but we loved it. House was perfect for our group of 9 family members from three generations (one grandkid slept on the sofa in the main room.) Kitchen has everything we needed -- all high quality. The outdoor and indoor showers were fabulous and the beds great quality. Thank you for sharing this home!
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Beverly D.

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

Absolute Paradise!

We had an incredible week at Coral Rays on St. John! The owners supplied paper products, soaps and detergents-which was much appreciated! We also had plenty of beach towels, beach chairs, boogie boards and coolers for our group of 8 to take to the beach everyday! Coral Rays was in the perfect spot to jump on North Shore Rd and visit some of the top beaches in the Caribbean! We can’t wait to come back and hope we can enjoy the unbelievable view of Coral Bay from this villa again!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lynda R.

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

Great house. Very well outfitted. Incredible view. Scary driveway.

We really enjoyed the house and property. We've rented multiple houses in Coral Bay, and this was definitely the best. The access road was exciting. The driveway and parking was really challenging with a larger car, and downright scary. Luckily we never met any neighbors when exiting.
Stayed 13 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Barbara W.

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

That view!!!

Coral Rays is a lovely property with a spectacular view. Plenty of space for our group to both gather and spread out. Comfortable beds and clean, spacious rooms. Amazing outdoor spaces. Lots of stairs but the “elders” in our group had no problem navigating them. Everything we needed was there—beach chairs, cooler, lots of towels. Loved the outdoor showers and the landscaping was lush and beautiful. Great communication by property management team. This was our 6th trip to St John and this was one of our favorite houses.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy M.

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

Stunning views, excellent amenities

First and foremost this is an amazing villa. Our group: two families consisting of 4 adults all in our 40s and 3 teen/tweens age 12 and 13. We used the hot tub and pool every day. There is A/C in the entire villa: this is huge, it was very comfortable to be in the living space for eating or watching tv. And of course in the bedrooms for sleeping. The furniture is comfortable, kitchen well stocked with everything you need. A few notable oddities: the driveway is treacherous. Not at all exaggerating; it took me until day 4 to get the trick of using 4 wheel drive to get out and avoid a huge divot in the road. You have to back in, there is no backing out of the driveway. The drive up the hill to get to the villa is also not for the faint of heart. The water pressure in the showers in the 'pod' was spotty. It's an island, this is not a big deal - just be aware. We used Landlubber Logistics for provisioning the villa and it was stocked upon arrival - they did a FANTASTIC job and went to 6 different markets to try to fill our order. Cannot recommend them highly enough. We also enjoyed a day on the Salt Deck double decker pontoon with a stop at Lime Out (floating taco bar). Go to Johnny Lime and Skinny Legs, both perfect Coral Bay low key restaurants. The management company was responsive and helpful, they arranged a taxi for us (which I recommend for going to the popular beaches if you're here during high season - parking is nearly non-existent unless you arrive early am or late pm
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shelley B.

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

Absolutely amazing

Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ernest C.

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

Great House with a Phenomenal View

We very much enjoyed our stay at this property. The house was clean and well maintained. The views from the deck were breathtaking. Waking up and having coffee overlooking Coral Bay is a memory I will cherish forever. The hot tub is a nice feature. We didn't use the pool that much because it stayed on the cooler side probably because of the shade. All the shade made being outside quite comfortable throughout the day. The house is up a mountain and the driveway is a bit challenging to maneuver the first time. However, a property manager met us in town and led us the way to the property and then very carefully showed us how to park the vehicles. After the first couple of times, it became pretty easy. Overall great property and I would highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mallory W.

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

Wonderful week at Coral Rays

The house was perfect for our extended family group. The layout and amenities were excellent and exactly as described in the listing. The on-island hosts were very communicative and prompt, and we had an amazing week in St. John!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Les M.

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

A week in paradise!

Spectacular experience as always. Look forward staying there again.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nathan S.

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

Great St. John stay!

Place was perfect for our 4 adults and 4 kids (ages 10-16)! It was clean, kitchen was well stocked, the pool and hot tub were great, and the view was amazing! The upstairs living area with the kitchen does not have AC, so we got a little warm at times, but that's part of the island experience. There was always a breeze blowing and we could pop down to the bedroom or hop in the pool for a quick cool-off. Would 100% stay there again!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

emily m.

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

Great for two families

We could not have had a better set up or experience during our stay. Thank you so much for sharing your property with us!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Catherine M.

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

Beautiful views

Comfortable beds. Great AC in the bedrooms but not in the common area. We’ll stocked kitchen. Great swimming pool.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kalin T.

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

Coral Rays Paradise

We had an amazing time at Coral Rays! The views are incredible and the house has everything you need for Beach outings. We loved using the pool and hot tub also! We hope to visit again one day. This is truly a wonderful house! Thanks for the memories!
Stayed 8 nights in May 2022

About the host

Hosted by Bob Ray

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The Ray family (four siblings and three spouses) originally from Minnesota built Coral Rays after renting villas on St John since 1987.

Why they chose this property

We originally came to the BVI on bare boat sailing trips and soon realized it was much more comfortable to rent a villa and go on day sails.
We are a close family and would meet every year to vacation on St John. We currently live in Minnesota, Seattle, NYC and Brevard, NC.
We came to appreciate different features from different villas and incorporated them into our design. We bought the land in 1997 and begun construction in early 2003 and finished eighteen months later in the fall of 2004.

What makes this property unique

We designed two buildings so that bigger groups of friends and/or family could also enjoy privacy. We had stayed at many villas where you could not get away from each other and relax. Two of four of the bathrooms have outdoor showers which is a feature we have always loved (coming from Minnesota).

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