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Aria
Your view to the east includes Coral Bay, Hurricane Hole, the east end of St. John, and the British Virgin Islands
Your beautiful view from the living room looks out over the Coral Bay Harbor
Your great room
The kitchen

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4120.8 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Coral Bay, St. John
  • Virgin Islands National Park
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Cinnamon Bay Beach
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Trunk Bay
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • West End (TOV-West End Seaplane Base)
    ‪225 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Kitchen
Separate dining area
Dining area

About this property

Beat the Heat: Enjoy Aria's Private Pool and A/C Just Minutes from North Shore Beaches!

Aria is one of four villas in a small gated neighborhood located on the south facing side of one of the mountains that towers over Coral Bay. The views are beautiful and include sweeping vistas of turquoise seas, blazing sunrises, the British Virgin Islands, Coral Bay, and Bordeaux Mountain. A privacy gate and an oversized lot insure that Aria maintains a peaceful and very romantic character. Although Aria is an ultra private villa, it is not secluded, for the warm waters and white sands of the National Park beaches at Maho Bay and Francis Bay are only a 5-minute drive. Coral Bay restaurants and bars are a 5 – 10 minute drive, and the delightful nightlife and shopping in Cruz Bay are a 15- 20-minute drive.

Aria is an environmentally sensitive home that was designed and built to be very much in harmony with its peaceful, ultra private natural surroundings. In keeping with its environmental awareness character, Aria’s pool has no chemicals but is instead kept sparkling clean by a pool ionization process. The villa is built on two levels, with the living, dining and kitchen areas, plus a deck on the upper level, and with the pool, and sundeck on the lower level.
The two master bedrooms are on different levels of the house to insure maximum privacy. Both bedrooms are similar in size and furnishings and both have king beds, air conditioning and tiled baths. Screened sliding glass doors on both bedrooms offer lovely views, and both bedrooms open to a deck. The lower bedroom is accessed by exterior stairs and also contains a small refrigerator and a telephone

The serene, natural and very private setting of Aria is just as private now as it was in 1997 when this villa was built. Aria’s standout features include the following:

• Aria is small but has it all; pool, a/c, cable TV, wireless internet and spectacular views;
• Aria’s natural environment has been carefully preserved, thus giving Aria superb privacy and the feel of a serene tropical hideaway.
• This is a perfect villa for anyone wanting a full body (no tan lines) tan. You don’t see any people, and no people can see you;
• The cozy interior and the peaceful, tranquil location make this villa an ideal romantic hideaway for one or two couples;
• Aria is also perfect for a small family that wants a villa with everything, but at an affordable price;
• Although Aria is unusually private, it is also centrally located and convenient to Coral Bay, north shore beaches and Cruz Bay.

Property manager

Caribbean Villas of St. John
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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
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Children Welcome
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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
No smoking is allowed on the premises.
The property is non-smoking. This includes outside on the decks and the surrounding grounds of the property.
No functions, wedding/receptions, etc. are allowed at the property. The rental is only for the guests reserved and paid to stay at the property.

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

About the area

St. John

Located near the beach, this villa is in Upper 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. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking, scuba diving and power boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails.
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Coral Bay, St. John

What's nearby

  • Virgin Islands National Park - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Maho Beach - 7 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Cinnamon Bay Beach - 10 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Cinnamon Bay - 13 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Trunk Bay - 16 min drive - 6.3 km

Getting around

  • St. Thomas (SPB-St. Thomas Seaplane Base) - 76 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Skinny Legs - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Windmill Bar - ‬16 min drive
  • 1748 Restaurant
  • ‪Greengo’s - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Sun Dog Cafe - ‬22 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Beat the Heat: Enjoy Aria's Private Pool and A/C Just Minutes from North Shore Beaches! have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Beat the Heat: Enjoy Aria's Private Pool and A/C Just Minutes from North Shore Beaches! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Beat the Heat: Enjoy Aria's Private Pool and A/C Just Minutes from North Shore Beaches!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beat the Heat: Enjoy Aria's Private Pool and A/C Just Minutes from North Shore Beaches!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Beat the Heat: Enjoy Aria's Private Pool and A/C Just Minutes from North Shore Beaches! located?

Located in Upper Carolina, this villa is within 1 mi (2 km) of Ajax Peak and Virgin Islands National Park. Annaberg Plantation and Virgin Islands Coral Reef National Monument are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 14 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 14 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 14 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 14 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

9.4/10

Check-in

8.4/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

7.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Terrie O.

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

Breath taking

This is a premium house. We had an issues with the A/C Otherwise everything was great!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The Veiw is everything 100 out of 10.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2024

2/10 Terrible

Jenell L.

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Aria is NOT safe, Inaccurate, & Overpriced for a View Alone.

For the past 5 years, twice a year, I’ve visited Saint John. I have never felt unsafe till our stay at Aria. Many of the stated amenities were NOT accurate. Not enough space to list all so beware when booking here! Pros: Central location & view Cons: 1. False description stating sleeps 5. Only beds for 4. Was charged extra for our 5th guest with no where for them to sleep. Had to find/rent an air mattress & put in living room. 1st night daughter woke screaming from finding a 3” scorpion on her bed! 2. Stated Aria's pool has no chemicals but it’s highly chlorinated burnt our noses/eyes. 3. Stated having AC in both bedrooms. Only upstairs worked. Downstairs bedroom is by pool so those guests had to choose between breathing chlorinated air all night or close windows for AC unit to only get to 86 at night. Messaged host, no response. 4. Day 2 upstairs wall behind bed & pillows covered by trail of ants. Removed sheets to wash & found scorpion under pillow! 5. Gravel walkway to house is steep & none of outside lights work. One guest slipped at night & cut their back. 6. Day 5 upstairs bedroom woke to something large & brown on wall. It was a 5” tarantula! 7. Stated being “perfect villa for anyone wanting a full body tan”. When my kids left for the beach I falsely felt safe to sunbathe/listen to a book w/ ear buds. I was horrified to find a strange man in front of me cleaning & adding chemicals to the pool! He should’ve come the next day after we left.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

Phyllis M., Belgrade Lakes

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Aria

Beautiful view! TIRED property! Needs to be renevated for the money! Great location- but property needs help!
Stayed 21 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Kristin T.

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

Secluded with a view

Perfect for two couples. Great views, nice pool, really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael L.

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

Great view

Perfect for 2 couples! Even had a pool but chlorine was so high it burned your eyes. They provided beach chairs, towels and a complete kitchen! A great choice but you pay for it!
Stayed 15 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ross W.

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

Great stay

View was spectacular and property as advertised. Loved the location where we could to the beaches, Coral Bay, and Cruz Bay. Would stay there again. House isn’t fancy but has everything you need. Wont forget the view!
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Alice S.

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

Mountainside solitude

My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Aria. The view here was exceptional looking out over Coral Bay. Wildlife here was also fun - lots of Pearl-eyed thrashers (birds), lizards and grasshoppers! We liked the easy access to the north end beaches, (closest is Maho Bay, approx 8-10min). It was a bit of a hike to Cruz Bay (approx 30min) where many of the restaurants are located but we still enjoyed many evenings there. A few very good restaurants in Coral Bay too. We also prepared many meals at the house, kitchen was well stocked with dishes, pans, pantry items, etc. Overall the house worked very well for us. It needs some updating (in some ways is a little outdated) but it was clean and beautiful in SO many ways, including the pool which was a bonus! Highly recommend and would stay here again.
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2021

6/10 Okay

teresa s.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy

Aria stay Jan 8-16

How can you not enjoy St John but this property was not as fully advertised!
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

kari m., Raleigh USA

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

Aria was perfect for our stay. We loved being close to the beaches!

The house has everything we needed for a comfortable stay. The kitchen was well equipped to cook meals when we wanted to stay in. We loved being a short drive down to Maho - our favorite beach. The property managers were amazing and quickly responded and addressed any questions or concerns. The pool was fantastic and the hot tub was a nice way to end the day. Would love to stay here again.

10/10 Excellent

Bruce S.

Wonderful house in a terrific location.

We’ve just finished a month in Aria House on Ajax Mountain. The house is very secluded with very few neighbors and none close by. Terrific day and nighttime ocean views out over Coral Bay, East End, Tortola, Virgin Gorda and beyond. Stars, moon and sun rises are spectacular. High mountain location means cooling sea breezes, day and night. Aria is also a perfect house for a rainy day. The kitchen is fully equipped, the furnishings are very comfortable and best of all, the house has its own laundry! We’ve travelled to St. John regularly since 1974 and know the island well. Aria is an excellent house in an excellent and easily accessible location. Our best recommendation is that we’ve already reserved for 5 weeks next year. BIG THANKS to Delores and Margaret for a wonderful stay. Keep left, Mon!
Stayed 31 nights in Oct 2018

8/10 Good

Brian C.

I think the property needs updating as far as painting and just overall refreshing....

It was nice and Caribbean Villas was great but I probably wouldn't stay there again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

Carl C.

Good and bad.

We have stayed in this house twice, once in 2015 and once in 2016, both for 7 days. On the good side, it's a very quiet location with a killer view of Coral Bay. The pool is nice as well. The kitchen is barely adequately equipped. On the bad side, the furniture leaves a lot to be desired. Trying to find a comfortable way to sit in the living room is a challenge as there are no sofas or easy chairs, just a few upholstered dining room chairs and a day bed, for which we could find no use at all. We ended up dragging the patio furniture inside! Also, the master bed room has no ( as in zero) clothes bureaus or chests, so we had to keep a lot of our clothes in our suitcases. Finally, the downstairs bedroom is perfectly usable for anything other than sleeping. There's some kind of noisy pump next to it which seems to come on at all hours of the day and night. This belongs in an outbuilding. The very basic nature of the furnishings however are not reflected in the price, which is on a par with much more well equipped and comfortable houses very close by. Folks, invest a few bucks in living room furniture.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Great location and privacy!! Perfect spot for 2!

My husband and I stayed here to celebrate our anniversary! We were looking for a home with a pool and hot tub and this fit the bill perfectly! We were a bit hesitant with the living room furniture when we saw it on line but the day bed is quite comfortable. I would change the chairs out for something more inviting, but I guess as a vacation home, it works. This isn't a fancy home but if you are looking for a well kept property at a good value, this would be a great choice! My husband and I loved the views and the breezes were amazing! We weren't quite sure what to expect for August and were pleasantly surprised. This location is a short drive to Maho bay.... my friends recommended this beach as being one of their favorite and they were right, gorgeous!! We will return!

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