Secluded Villa w Pool, Ocean Views! Great Snorkeling! Solar & battery back up

Welcome to La Sirena ("the Mermaid") -- your private St. John getaway! At this secluded, charming gem of a property, we invite you to take advantage of the quieter side of the island. Recently featured in the New York Times' special Winter Travel section ("Chilling Out in Coral Bay, Where Even Flip-Flops Are Optional," Dec. 3, 2024), our side of St. John offers an off-the-beaten-path traveler's paradise. Our guests often remark at the absence of light and noise pollution -- the only sound you'll hear is the chorus of tree frogs and birds as you stretch out and enjoy views of vibrant green hills, sparkling turquoise seas, and bright-blue skies.
Spend a day relaxing by the lovely pool. With a spacious tiled patio and cabana bar, lounge during the day and enjoy al fresco dining in the evening. At night, revel in the shooting stars from the covered balcony as you gaze out over the ocean, or kick back in the spacious screened-in verandah offering cool evening breezes as you watch the moon rise over the lush National Park lands.

The entrance of La Sirena leads you into the villa's kitchen, living and dining area (with table seating for four to six), with an expansive open floor plan where guests can enjoy each other's company while cooking, reading or watching TV. The galley kitchen features concrete countertops and a pass-through window/breakfast bar with stool seating for three. There is no AC in the main living space, but plenty of fans and screened sliding doors for airflow.

Just above the kitchen is the charming sleeping loft overlooking the great room, featuring a queen sized bed. A floor AC unit has been added to "take the edge off" while guests are sleeping, along with fans. Guests on this floor have access to a large full bathroom off the living/dining area, complete with an enormous shower featuring a window looking out to the sea. Multiple sets of sliding glass doors in the main living area lead to the wide covered balcony, where you'll find cooling trade winds and breathtaking southern views of the sparkling waters of Kiddel Bay and the open Caribbean Sea. Also just off the main living area is the spacious and breezy screened-in porch, a wonderful spot to lounge with a book or share breakfast around the second dining area with table seating for six. Guests also have direct access to the covered balcony from the porch, through a screen door near the second dining area.

From the balcony, a spiral staircase leads down to the pool deck and cabana bar/grilling area, and the two air-conditioned master bedroom suites. Each bedroom suite has a queen bed and its own private bath and shower (one is an enclosed outdoor shower with its own private views of the surrounding national park lands.) Both bedrooms have mahogany French doors that lead out to the pool patio area.

This villa's secluded location in the peace and quiet of Estate Mandahl provides exclusive walking access to the snorkelers' paradise of Kiddel Bay. Or, just a few minutes' drive away you can stretch out on the alabaster beaches of Salt Pond or Little Lameshur Bay, and enjoy the unparalleled hikes of Ram’s Head, Drunk Bay, or Reef Bay (to see Saint John's famous petroglyphs!) You may never want to leave your little private slice of paradise at La Sirena, but if you do, the shops and restaurants of Coral Bay are just 10 minutes away!

This unique location's privacy, proximity to nearby beaches and trails, and its short distance from the shops and restaurants of beautiful Coral Bay make it an ideal getaway location for hikers, snorkelers, explorers. You may never want to leave your little private slice of paradise at La Sirena, but if you do, Coral Bay's dining, shopping, boating -- and even the Caribbean's one and only floating taco bar -- are just minutes away.

Please note that due to the staircase and ladder leading to/from the bedrooms and sleeping loft, this property is not suitable for young children or individuals with mobility issues. We added a small floor AC unit for this space in Nov 2024.

****ALL GUESTS ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO RENT A 4WD VEHICLE (JEEP WRANGLER OR SIMILAR) TO BEST ACCESS ALL THE RUGGED BEAUTY OF "OFF THE BEATEN TRACK" SAINT JOHN!****
*** Please note that base nightly rate is based upon 4-guest occupancy. Additional nightly fee of $45/guest/night is charged for each guest over 4 ***
****NEW in DEC 2024: We have added a solar array with a battery wall backup system to help fill the gaps during short-term power outages. We also added a new 7-stage drinking water filtration system in the kitchen.****

****ALL GUESTS ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO PURCHASE TRAVEL INSURANCE WHEN PLANNING THEIR TRIP. This is particularly pertinent during the late summer/early fall when tropical storms are a possibility. Many policies offer cancellation coverage for severe weather, flight or other travel delays and other unexpected events. Your choice, but it's not a bad thing to have.****