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Soft breezes, rainbows, breath taking views

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HalcyonDays - Front door entrance to atrium, front yard and driveway
Relax in the atrium looking out the front door
Eat your breakfast and watch sailboats move in and out of Coral Bay Harbor.
View of Coral Bay from the "breezy deck"
Outdoor dining

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 8242.9 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Coral Bay, Virgin Island
  • Johnson Bay
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Virgin Islands National Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Trunk Bay
    ‪29 min drive‬
  • West End (TOV-West End Seaplane Base)
    ‪292 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

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

Bathroom 5

Soap · Shower only · Shampoo

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Office
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Soft breezes, rainbows, breath taking views

HALCYON DAYS VILLA - Nestled upon a finger of land jutting out into St. John's famous Coral Bay, the largest natural harbor in the Caribbean. The home has panoramic views of a nearby fringing reef, British Tortola, Norman Island, St John's East End and Coral Bay.

Danish style stone house completely rebuilt after being hit by Hurricanes Irma/Maria in September 2017. Furnishings and appliances are completely new. Cabinetry is Nicaraguan mahogany.

Butterfly palms, a towering schefflera and Corinthian chimes greet our guests as they enter Danish archway doors into the atrium.

The upstairs living room invites multiple gathering in one area: reading, table games, napping, tv, kitchen prep and grilling on the extended deck.

In our outdoor space there are: Flamboya, mango and calabash trees, fruits and herbs - avocado, papaya, banana plants, lime and cashew bushes, lemongrass, aloe, and basil. All available for renters when in season. Wildlife provides constant fascination and amusement. Startling egrets visit in the morning to hunt. On neighborhood walks we frequently see land turtles, hummingbirds and their nests, golden orb spiders in their webs, wandering donkeys, goats and sheep. Deer come for visits in the late afternoon.
Birdwatching is a favorite pastime. Bananaquits visit our sugar bowl daily, mourning doves, thrashers, and the magnificent American Kestrals are close by.

Easy to use flat paved parking area with room for three or four cars.

Nearby favorite beaches include Salt Pond and Lameshur are close by, along with hiking to Ram's Head or Danish ruins. Our favorite restaurant, Miss Lucy's with its tables by the ocean is 4 minutes away, Rhumb Lines, another favorite, is 10 minutes away. The infamous Skinny Legs is across the street from Rhumb Lines. For those who enjoy yoga, classes are held both at the community center, Our Place, and Concordia.


Keywords: Halcyon Days, villa, Quacco, Zimmerman, Coral Bay, St. John

Property manager

Bill and Lois Weinberg

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 25
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 required for transport to and from this property

About the area

St. John

Located in St. John, this villa is in the mountains and on the waterfront. 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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Coral Bay, Virgin Island

What's nearby

  • Johnson Bay - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Virgin Islands National Park - 2 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Maho Beach - 17 min drive - 8.8 km
  • Cinnamon Bay Beach - 22 min drive - 10.0 km
  • Trunk Bay - 29 min drive - 12.1 km

Getting around

  • St. Thomas (SPB-St. Thomas Seaplane Base) - 87 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Willy T
  • Pirates Bight
  • ‪Skinny Legs - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Windmill Bar - ‬21 min drive
  • 1748 Restaurant

Frequently asked questions

Is Soft breezes, rainbows, breath taking views pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Soft breezes, rainbows, breath taking views?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Soft breezes, rainbows, breath taking views?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Soft breezes, rainbows, breath taking views located?

Situated on the waterfront, this villa is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Johnson Bay and 1.8 mi (2.8 km) from Virgin Islands National Park. Saltpond Bay is 2.4 mi (3.8 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 15 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Heather H.

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

Spring break

We had a wonderful stay at the Halcyon House. The photos do not give full justice to the beauty and comfort of this home. We appreciated the warm welcome and all of the measures to ensure a wonderful week!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darcie S.

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

What a GEM of a villa

We all agreed, best villa we have ever rented. Anywhere in the world. Dozens of rentals. Plus best cat embassador for the house. Yes, it's far from Cruz Bay but well worth the drive. Villa manager Joy was wonderful!!coube.more
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anna F.

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

Beautiful house and location

Our stay here was wonderful! We rented the house as a gift for my parents and they absolutely loved it! It’s hard to tell from the photos but the rooms in the house are actually in separate sections making them nice and private for people traveling in groups. The kitchen/living room is very spacious with windows all around with beautiful views. The house had everything we needed, beach chairs, beach towels, many kitchen supplies, they had soap and shampoo in the showers, they thought of all the details. They also had a very helpful binder of information about the house and things to do on the island. The communication was great with the homeowners, they even called to make sure everything was fine and we were enjoying our stay. I was also impressed with the property manager who answered all my questions quickly. We got to meet the property manager and the gardener and they were both very nice. The yard is filled with beautiful plants and flowers that are obviously well taken care of. The area is very quiet with only a few houses on the road. We only got lost a few times driving 😆 make sure you read the directions carefully that the homeowners provide because you can’t just look up the address on your phone GPS. What we did is, once we found the house we dropped a pinned location on our phone GPS so that we could easily find the house later. Overall this was a very peaceful, relaxing stay and we would love to come back in the future!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sean c.

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

Halcyon Days

The photos of this beautiful Villa don’t do it any justice! The view was fabulous and the rooms and living spaces were very well appointed and the beds were extremely comfortable as well. I would highly recommend staying if you’re planning on staying in Coral Bay!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jenni F.

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

Beautiful property

Halcyon Days is a well thought out, beautiful, and comfortable property. The photos can’t even capture how beautiful the views are from the outdoor spaces, and the atrium was so serene. Our family of four was so happy to come home to this property everyday after lots of snorkeling and exploring all that St John has to offer. Every amenity was provided and the beds were very comfortable. We loved our stay at Halcyon Days!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

peter g.

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

Wow, wow, wow...

We generally rent 2 to 3 vacation homes, cabins etc each year during our vacations and this home is the best we have ever seen. The views are mind blowing - no pictures can do them justice. The kitchen is fantastic with everything that you would need to cook. The stores on the island have limited selections and are EXPENSIVE. Best to try and stock up at Cruz Bay before heading to the house. The directions were straight forward and for St John - the drive was very easy. A lot of the side roads on the island are insane. On our first day, we started to scheme about how and when we could come back. Enjoy
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie S., United States

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

Halcyon Days

From the first moment you open the double doors leading into the courtyard you know you are someplace special. You move from multiple indoor to outdoor spaces leaving you to reside in the best of both worlds. The property takes advantage of being in the hills with privacy, views and warm breezes. The bedrooms, bathrooms and kitchen are all very well appointed and spotless. ( even when I thought I couldn’t find a mixer to make a birthday cake, I looked a little further and of course I found one). Everything we needed whether going to the beach or staying home playing games, reading books and enjoying being reunited with family was all readily available. This isn’t a diamond in the rough. The hosts and this place are the finished and polished gem itself.
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brett C.

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

Terrific place

The place was wonderful. We had a great week here going to the various beaches of St. John. Nothing but good things to say. . .
Stayed 8 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gina M.

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

Straight Out of Architectural Digest

This house is AH MAZING! I felt like a celebrity. From the moment you open the front door into the atrium you know you have arrived. The photos do not do this home justice. Even the photos I took don't do the home or the views justice. There is a postcard view from every single window and patio. The laundry was so nice for our family of 6 because we don't pack a lot. The house had everything you need to enjoy your stay. We brought our own snorkel gear but the house had plenty. There are beach towels, toys and sunscreen for your use. The bar is also well stocked which was a pleasant surprise. Drink a bottle, leave a bottle. So fun. If I had known, I would have brought a local wine from PA to leave for the next guest. We actually had a pretty sick kiddo on this trip and I stayed back at the house for two days with them. It was a joy! I never felt like I was missing out on beach time because the views were so incredible. Bring your own meds because there isn't a hospital and the car barge stops running to St. Thomas at 6:30pm. That was the only scary part of St. John other than the roads! This house has a very easy lane leading to the FLAT driveway!!! The owner called us on our second day to make sure we were happy and the house manager, Jeremy, met us at the ferry to take us to the grocery store, give us a quick tour and lead us to the house. There isn't a lot of restaurant choices close to this house so book your reservations before you arrive but there is a very close grocery store where Ali has fresh local fish for you to purchase. The kitchen and grill at the house make eating at home a delight! There are plenty of spices to get you started and I left a few that I purchased as well. You deserve to stay in a place like this at least once in your life. Book it today!!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Top Island Vacation Visit.

To say that a week's vacation at the Halcyon Days Villa on coral Bay is a unique experience is an understatement. St. John is certainly the most beautiful of the U. S Virgin Islands, and there is nothing prettier than the backside of the Island on Coral Bay. The views from the Villa are spectacular. And in this day and age, it could not be a safer place to vacation. The Villa is functional, fully equipped, and extremely roomy was a number of nooks for privacy. kIt's perfect for a large family or four couples. Wrap around decks make ocean views spectacular all day, but particularly at night. Good local entertainment and Island cuisine close by. Really a great place to vacation.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Amy K., Holland, Michigan

Amazing house to stay in Coral Bay. Halcyon Days is the BEST!

I am writing this review on our last night at Halcyon Days as I sit on the wrap-around deck with the ocean breeze and the gorgeous view. We stayed from 3/5/2016 to 3/11/2016. This house is so incredibly fantastic! The owners, Bill and Lois, have set up a beautiful house that is perfect to stay in on St. Johns. The house has the most amazing deck with lounge chairs, tables and regular chairs. One of our favorite things to do is have a cup of coffee and watch the sun rise over the islands all while sitting in the front part of the deck. When we first walked in the house we were all just wowed with the atrium that greets you as you open the door. The owners have EVERYTHING you need for your beach time right in the atrium(chairs, fins, snorkel gear, toys). They have beach towels and anything think else you could possible need. We walked up the stairs and went into the main room. A huge kitchen with a view of Coral Bay greets you. The owners have thought of anything possible you could need to cook. The kitchen is fully stocked and very comfortable to find what you need in. We did cook many of our meals as it was cheaper than eating out. The couch and TV area has sliding doors that you can open while you are home to rest and relax and feel the breeze. Upstairs is a bathroom and then a master bedroom with the best shower I have ever seen or experiences. The upstairs master bathroom is stone and roomy with two sinks. There is another single bed up stairs and another bathroom (which is perfect if traveling with a little one). Downstairs are the three other bedrooms and another master bedroom, and two more bathrooms. They have great views and are perfect. Outside the house is great as well. We were able to pick limes right off of a tree! The area it is located in is so relaxing and quiet with just the breeze and sounds of the ocean. Thank you , Bill and Lois, for letting us rent you perfect house. This has given our family the experience of a lifetime and we are already talking about coming back! We had a difficult time leaving the house the first day here because we just wanted to be on the porch and relax. We talked to some people at Salt Pond Bay about where we were staying and they were so impressed with our comments they are going to look for Halcyon Days too! If you choose to rent from Bill and Lois, you are in for a vacation house of a lifetime. Thank you again, Amy
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Mari S.

Best Rental on St John

The best place we have ever rented for vacation. Incredible views - great beds - fully stocked kitchen - very helpful owner. Love to rent it again.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

James L.

Breath taking Sun Rise

Beautiful views ,quite and very comfortable we had 8 people in are group and we all were very comfortable , baths thruout the house all were very clean and felt like out doors , the kitchen was well equipped made for easy cooking. Thank you Bill
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

leon g.

Go and Enjoy

Beautiful and functional house. The views from the deck and the living room are spectacular. Great bathrooms, 3 of the 4 have 2 sinks. This was the best equipped kitchen we've ever rented, with all the equipment you may need and as many spices as we have in our home. Food prices in the local groceries are high though ($13 for a jar of organic tomato sauce). Beautiful garden surrounding the house though unfortunately the fruit wasn't ripe at this time of the year. Some of us brought snorkeling gear and the rest used what was at the house. The owner was quite responsive to all our pre trip questions and called to see how we were doing. I can think of no reason not to rent this house. FYI - Coral Bay is the quieter side of the island. There are some nice beaches within a 10-15 minute drive. Snorkeling is ok but the coral reef has suffered since we were last on St. John 7 years ago. By all means climb Ram's Head for beautiful views but go shortly after sun rise as it get's hot quickly. Visit Drunk Bay for the locals rock sculpture. If you've not been to St. John be ready for steep and curvy roads. You can get by with a car but a jeep is better. There are "free range" donkeys, goats and chickens. You'll enjoy the pelicans diving into a foot of water, the magnificent frigates overhead and the occasional booby. GO!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Excellent House, Perfect Stay

Excellent house for a large group. One of the best supplied houses I have stayed at with great amenities. Very personable and helpful owners.

About the host

Hosted by Bill and Lois Weinberg

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Lois and I live in the mountains of Eastern Kentucky. Lois works with dyslexic children, while I am an attorney, businessman and writer. We spend most of the winter at our St. John house, which we built new in 1981 and rebuilt from January 2019-June 2021.

Why they chose this property

We first came to St. John in 1968, a year before we were married. We kept coming and built our house in 1980-1981 for my 40th birthday. We come to St. John about four months of the year and spend the rest of our time traveling or living in our home in Eastern Kentucky.

What makes this property unique

The house is called Halcyon Days, after a poem by Walt Whitman.
"As the days take on a mellower light, and the apple at last hangs really finish'd and indolent-ripe on the tree,
Then for the teeming, quietest, happiest days of all!
The brooding and blissful halcyon days!"

As recent renters wrote in our guest book, "We truly rekindled our hearts and cleansed our souls." "Your house was magical, reminding us of what is important in life."

We appreciate the calm and tranquility of the area. We came to St John because of its wonderful beaches, so we haven't done pools.

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