Schöne - Privat - Romantic - Waterfront - Flucht

This is an extraordinary place if you pack food for your dinners because driving the roller-coaster like driveway with uneven gravel is anxiety-ridden enough during daylight. You need to pack the absolute minimum in clothes because you really don't have to wear any at that house. FYI, you only flush #2's and need to conserve shower and dishwashing water, like most homes on the island. The bedroom has AC which is necessary since the great breezes on the porch do not go through the home since it's built into the mountainside. Therefore, mosquitos/no-see-ms can be more prevalent. The place was exceedingly clean upon arrival with a well-stocked kitchen supplies, but little in the way of condiments, so bring. As the week went on, we saw more and more little ants. We tried to keep them at bay but on our last couple of days, they were literally on every surface despite our efforts. On our last day, the electricity on the East End of the island went out. We weren't advised to save some pots of water for bathing...that's right...no power, no water. Overall, it was a beautiful place but we would always be sure to be back before dark. It's a 15 minute drive into Coral Bay and close to 50 minutes into Cruz Bay. It's way out there.

Unique and about as off the beaten path you could get. Plenty of space, well appointed and the wrap around porch perfect. WiFi streaming and cell service voice, not so much.Our only visitors were the goats, the pelicans and a few anoles. Due to the Sargasso grass build up on the beach, we did go to many of the other St. John Nat'l Park beaches, which is not a bad thing. Hansen beach is also very close, convenient and was nice as well. We did become accustomed to the driveway approach, but due to the challenge, elected not to attempt the drive in the dark (maybe 4 miles from Coral Bay, but easily a 20 minute 4 wheel drive). Had dinner in each night. The kitchen and the grill were both well equipped for this, which again, is not a bad thing. Sunrises were amazing, the Adirondack chairs at the beach and the beach combing relaxing. If car valet service was available, I'd give it another star.

My wife and I just returned for a week stay here for our honeymoon. We couldn't have asked for a better place to stay! The location is perfect and is absolutely private. You'll feel as though you're on your own island. Everything was spotless when we arrived. All of the furniture is top notch and the house is well maintained. We enjoyed mornings and evenings on the gallery (deck) daily, rotating between the hammock, chaise lounges and adirondack chairs. Kitchen was well equipped for the few nights we stayed in and cooked for ourselves. Plenty of towels and linens, including beach towels, for us to use while we stayed. There was snorkel gear there (we rented our own and didn't use it), a cooler, and beach chairs (that weren't in good shape). There were also board games, binoculars, books and a dozen or so dvd's for nights spent in. The wifi worked well, but isn't fast enough to stream video on. We used the a/c in the bedroom at night, but the house stays cool with the constant breeze from the east tradewinds. We honestly feel like we won something being able to stay here -- when we return to St. John (and we definitely will), this will be the first place we are looking to book!

Oh, and the driveway -- It's nuts. You'll need a Jeep or SUV. It's intimidating the first time, but no big deal once you've done it a couple times!

The pictures don’t do it justice. The house is beautifully appointed. Built with obvious attention to detail, all the furnishings are high end and very comfortable. We used the BR and the sofa bed. Both were comfortable. We loved the breeze so didn’t use the AC in August. Loved loved loved the wrap around deck! We spent every morning out there drinking coffee and the evenings star gazing and drinking libations! I really can’t say enough good things about this home. It is far away from it all. You get to sleep to the sounds of the ocean and see a massive amount of stars in the night sky! We snorkeled in front of the house one morning and we’re treated by the presence of a apostles eagle ray!!! Heaven.

We loved spending the week is this beautifully located home. Breath taking views! The final drive down the driveway is riveting! We would sometimes stand at the top of the driveway just soaking in the awesomeness. Majestic views! The home is very clean; I was quite impressed having been a housekeeper myself in my earlier day. I could tell they pour a lot of love in to keeping this home well kept. Plenty of shower & beach towels. The A/C in the bedroom was nice after long adventurous, sun-burned days on the beach. We enjoyed watching the goats walk by on the beach early in the morning, the hermit crabs rummaging about, and the cute birds playing on the jeep we rented enjoying their reflection in the windows. Hansen bay is the closest beach to the house & absolutely found it to be our favorite as it being on the end of St. John there were no other people on the beach but ourselves and it was spectacularly clear. The house does have a beach umbrella, snorkel gear (we brought our own though), beach chairs. If your picking up groceries be sure to get condiments as well. Since coral bay was closest we ate at Pickles for breakfast- their breakfast burrito is amazing! Miss Lucy's had great lunch & cocktails with a great view- conch fritters were on point! If looking for good fine dining experience try Extra Virgin Bistro in Cruz Bay- amazing ambiance, service and food...you will not be disappointed. I highly recommend a night spent walking around Cruz bay. The night life with music echoing through the air, the cool breeze and people were so nice. We had to pry ourselves away this house when it was time to leave. Beautiful, fun island to visit. Loved every minute of it!