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On A Whim - 2 BR/3BA Cozy Island House with Infinity Pool and View of Coral Bay!

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Pool
Outdoor dining
Exterior
Pool
Pool

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

2 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Gym
    Gym
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen

Explore the area

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Coral Bay, St John
  • Virgin Islands National Park
    11 min walk
  • Waterlemon Cay
    8 min drive
  • Maho Beach
    9 min drive
  • West End (TOV-West End Seaplane Base)
    250 min walk

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

3 bathrooms

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

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining Area

About this property

On A Whim - 2 BR/3BA Cozy Island House with Infinity Pool and View of Coral Bay!

Perched on a private ridge overlooking Coral Bay with easy access on a private road, this 2-bedroom and 3-bath home with a pool is the perfect home base for your St. John vacation. The 2nd bedroom has a private, exterior entrance. While there are many wonderful restaurants and bars in the area, the house has a modern kitchen and an outdoor grill for preparing home-cooked meals to be eaten in nice spaces to enjoy views of Coral Bay. You will need a 4WD vehicle (Jeep) for this property. The house is a short drive to Northshore Beaches, Coral Bay restaurants, National Park Hiking Trails, and grocery store. It is a 25-minute drive to Cruz Bay. Not recommended for children under 10 years old. Must be 25 years old or older to rent this property.

Please note that the second bedroom/suite, located on the lower level, is separate from the main floor with its own entrance. Also, the pull-out bed is located in the living room, which is well-ventilated but does not yet have air conditioning. Both bedrooms have air conditioning units.

You will be asked to sign a rental agreement that will be due within 7 days of receipt. This agreement is uploaded here for you to see and will be emailed to you personally after booking. It is important to understand that the rental agreement and our signed approval is necessary to bind the reservation.

Property manager

Nicole and Marshall Walters
Premier Host

Languages

English

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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

Children

Children allowed: ages 13–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

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
Host has indicated that there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property, but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

St. John

Located by the sea, this holiday home is in Lower Carolina, a neighbourhood in St. John. 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, St John

What's nearby

  • Virgin Islands National Park - 11 min walk
  • Maho Beach - 9 min drive
  • Cinnamon Bay Beach - 11 min drive
  • Cinnamon Bay - 15 min drive
  • Trunk Bay - 16 min drive

Getting around

  • St. Thomas (SPB-St. Thomas Seaplane Base) - 75 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Skinny Legs - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Greengo’s - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪The Windmill Bar - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Snorkels Pool Bar & BBQ - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪Morgan's Mango - ‬23 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does On A Whim - 2 BR/3BA Cozy Island House with Infinity Pool and View of Coral Bay! have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is On A Whim - 2 BR/3BA Cozy Island House with Infinity Pool and View of Coral Bay! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at On A Whim - 2 BR/3BA Cozy Island House with Infinity Pool and View of Coral Bay!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at On A Whim - 2 BR/3BA Cozy Island House with Infinity Pool and View of Coral Bay!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is On A Whim - 2 BR/3BA Cozy Island House with Infinity Pool and View of Coral Bay! located?

Located in Lower Carolina, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Virgin Islands National Park and Emmaus Moravian Church. Virgin Islands Coral Reef National Monument and Johnson Bay are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

April N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I want this to be our little secret...
I selfishly don't even want the world to know about this place! It was truly perfect in every way. The property is very well thought out with the lower level (private) 2nd bedroom if you travel with another couple, infinity pool, deck with the BEST views of Coral Bay and ocean breeze......and an outdoor shower. Kitchen had everything we needed! Very clean (I'm overboard on this) and big thank you for not using smelly cleaning products - we both have allergies to scents and we both felt great. We were also able to get a workout with the adjustable dumbbells downstairs while looking over the bay. On a Whim checked all the boxes for us and it was SO hard to leave. I want to sit on this porch every morning for the rest of my life with coffee in one hand - it was that perfect. These owners have created a little slice of Heaven - so thankful they shared it with us.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Quiet Location
My husband and I were looking for a quiet spot near Coral Bay for our 10 year anniversary. On a Whim was perfect! The house was fully stocked with everything. The pool and view were amazing. The driveway was easy to access (in comparison to others on the island).
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bob Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful spot on St John
The property is amazing and was well equipped. Check in process was easy and the property manager was responsive and engaged. Restaurants and beaches are just a short drive but the house is quiet and secluded. We will be back!
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matt D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing stay at On a Whim!
Recently spent 5 days at On a Whim. Nicole and Marshall have certainly found a slice of paradise here. We had iguanas, other fun lizards, and so many birds! The pool area got a lot of use, and is beautiful. The views are wonderful and the flowers added beautiful bright colors to the outdoor area. The covered deck was also amazing, when the rain would move through. Inside the house was amazing as well, the bed was very comfortable and the living space was too. We spent the majority of our time outside, but it was great to be able to come in and sit for a movie too. The home has everything you need, the hosts have done a great job of thinking about all the things someone may want or need! We would love to stay here again, and would recommend On a Whim if it suits you. We only used the upstairs as there were just two of us, but the lower level bedroom was perfectly appointed too. It has a mini fridge a coffee maker and a TV, a second couple would have been very comfortable traveling with us. The driveway can be intimidating, but was totally fine for our rental and my nerves, just take it slow and you will be fine. The power was out on the island several times, due to some repairs taking place by the utility, the Tesla wall worked great, we never lost power at the home. I can’t speak highly enough about this home, I can understand why Nicole and Marshall fell in love and made this beautiful place theirs!! Congrats and look forward to another visit!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brandon D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect anniversary getaway
Stayed here for our 10 year anniversary and it was absolutely amazing. Private and peaceful, away from the chaos of the harbor, but still within 15min of the best beaches we’ve ever been to. After a long day of hiking and beaches, the private pool was the perfect way to unwind. We will absolutely be coming back!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
All around great
This property is wonderful! The manager is great too! He was very good at communicating with us. There are restaurants close by and the views are amazing! We definitely want to come back.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Perfect Vacation Home to Enjoy St. John!
What a PERFECT experience! The owners are so friendly and helpful and the property manager was fantastic. The location of the property, view, and amenities could not have been better. I was so impressed with what was provided to us - plenty of supplies so that we did not need to buy anything (dish soap, toilet paper, paper towels, etc). They also had so many items available like beach chairs, snorkles/masks/fins, beach towels, and more. We will definitely rent this home again and suggest to others we know visiting St. John.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect stay!
Excellent home for a perfect week long vacation. Close to Coral Bay and Skinny Legs — our favorite for burgers and Pizza Bar in Paradise. Only 15 minute drive to gorgeous North Shore beaches. It was just 2 of us and we loved the privacy at the end of each day of adventure. Great covered deck and lovely refreshing pool — both equipped with plenty outdoor seating. Loved the umbrella for extra shade at the pool. Bed was very comfortable. Communication with owners and with Dwight, the house manager, was clear and timely. And Dwight even picked us up at the ferry and drove us to our Jeep rental in Cruz Bay — a treat especially because it was raining when we arrived. And even more important: when our Jeep rental broke down on the road near Miss Lucy’s and we could not get through to anyone at the Jeep rental, we were able to text Dwight, who drove to the Jeep rental company and got the owner of the company to contact us. Thank you, Dwight!!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

About the host

Hosted by Nicole and Marshall Walters

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My husband and I are from Pennsylvania and have visited the USVI for several years now, particularly St. Thomas until we decided to spend time in St. John the winter of 2023. We stayed at On a Whim and fell in love with the property and location. Coral Bay, itself, is a diamond in the rough! When we found out the house was for sale, we were excited for the potential to take on a new adventure, one that also included being hosts for the first time in our lives.

Why they chose this property

As people who enjoy everything the island life and the outdoors has to offer, we have a few favorite places that keep bringing us back! On the South Side, Coral Bay is a must! Be sure to visit Skinny Legs (bar and grill) and Lime Out (taco boat accessible only by boat). Salt Pond Bay is amazing and there are two very cool hiking trails connected to it. The first is short and has many stone figures made by the many who visit. Be sure to make one yourself/ves! The second is longer and challenging with spectacular views. Honestly, there are many hidden treasures on this side of the island! Adventure on!

On the North Side, you'll find the beautiful beaches that everyone talks about. Cruz Bay is the main hub on St. John with shopping, restaurants, night clubs, a marina, etc. Lots of action here. The beaches on the North and East sides are easily accessible here. Be sure to check out Trunk Bay with its underground snorkeling trail. Cinnamon Bay, the Reef Bay Trail, the Annaberg Plantation Ruins and Trail, and Caneel Bay as these are among our favorites. At Caneel Bay, there is an opportunity to have an amazing dinner at Zozo's on the beach (make a reservation) and to visit Honeymoon Beach! We suggest spending the day at Honeymoon Beach and having dinner at Zozo's. You will not be disappointed!

What makes this property unique

Our property is cozy and functionable. We fell in love with its surroundings - the birds and other sounds of nature that persist throughout the day, not to mention the climate and temperature on this side of the island! The house itself provided us with a home away from home - a place to work, if necessary, and relax. While we do enjoy going out to eat, we also love cooking and trying new recipes, so having the ability to cook a variety of Caribbean meals at the house, including grilled lobster, suited us perfectly. The pool allows for private, quiet days; and the location of the house, itself, allows for easy access to everything you could possibly want out of St. John.

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