Sea Cottage - Charming and Romantic with a Stunning View - Estate Carolina

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View of Hurricane Hole, Sir Drake Channel, Tortola and Virgin Gorda

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1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 263 sq m

Popular amenities

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Free WiFi

Ocean view

Explore the area

St. John

Virgin Islands National Park6 min drive
Trunk Bay20 min drive
Cinnamon Bay Beach20 min drive
St. Thomas (STT-Cyril E. King)87 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Outdoor shower

Spaces

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Dining Area

About this property

Sea Cottage - Charming and Romantic with a Stunning View

Perched high above the Carolina Valley in the heart of the Bordeaux forest is a charming and romantic cottage overlooking the turquoise Caribbean waters of the Sir Francis Drake channel.

Created for your enjoyment, your vacation for two,
Sea Cottage is a private paradise.

Just a 10 minute drive to the world famous North Shore beaches and less than 15 minutes from the shops and restaurants of beautiful Coral Bay or the ferry dock at Cruz Bay, the cottage can be reached by way of the paved and level Bordeaux Mt. Road which winds through the lush and fragrant bay rum forest.

For those who wish to enjoy St. John on foot, the Bordeaux Mt. trailhead in the Virgin Island National Park is only a short hike away leading to beautiful Lameshur Bay on the south side of the island as well as other trails in the park.

Sea Cottage is a stand alone, studio – an open floor plan with airy vaulted ceilings, a spacious wrap around covered deck, a queen bed, a garden shower, a full kitchen and a high speed Starlink Wi-Fi. Decorated with beautiful pieces made by local artists, this private getaway is accessed by means of a comfortable 33 step descent through a tropical garden. It is amply cooled by ceiling fans and tradewind breezes so there is never any need for air conditioning.

Whether lounging in the hammock or admiring a moonrise or sunrise over the British Virgin Islands, you will be surrounded by the sounds of the forest and mesmerized by an unforgettable view.

Keywords: Sea Cottage

Property manager

Monika Aranha or Jorge Dias Garcia

Premier Host

Languages

English, French, Polish, Portuguese, Spanish

Amenities

Kitchen

Free WiFi

Ocean view

Barbecue grill

Ocean view

Kitchen

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Adults only

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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 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

This cottage is located in Upper Carolina, a neighbourhood in St. John, and is in the mountains. 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.

What's nearby

Virgin Islands National Park - 6 min drive
Cinnamon Bay - 8 min drive
Maho Beach - 12 min drive
Trunk Bay - 20 min drive
Cinnamon Bay Beach - 20 min drive

Getting around

St. Thomas (SPB-St. Thomas Seaplane Base) - 79 min drive

Restaurants

Lime Out - 28 min drive
Tap & Still - 24 min drive
Skinny Legs - 11 min drive
The Windmill Bar - 19 min drive
Greengo’s - 24 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Sea Cottage - Charming and Romantic with a Stunning View pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Sea Cottage - Charming and Romantic with a Stunning View?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sea Cottage - Charming and Romantic with a Stunning View?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Sea Cottage - Charming and Romantic with a Stunning View located?

Located in Upper Carolina, this cottage is within 3 miles (5 km) of Virgin Islands National Park, Little Lameshur Bay and Virgin Islands Coral Reef National Monument. Emmaus Moravian Church and Whistling Cay are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Joe R.

28 Mar 2024

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

Return year after year

We love staying here! It’s the perfect size for the two of us, with enough space to spread out and relax and take in the gorgeous views and wonderful sounds of birds and tree frogs.

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kate C.

12 Jan 2024

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

Wonderful escape

This cottage is a wonderful escape from the world. It is tucked into a steep hillside in the Bordeaux neighborhood overlooking Coral Bay and has complete privacy. A four-wheel drive car is definitely required and their are many steps down the hill but it is worth it. The frogs sing you to sleep and the birds sing through the day. We didn't get to meet Jorge but Monika was a fantastic host. She was very responsive to questions and an overall gentle nice person. We will come again without hesitation if we come back to St John.

Stayed 11 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sheehan G.

25 June 2023

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

Wonderful Cottage

My wife and Ioved Sea Cottage. It has a beautiful view of Coral Bay and beyond, in an incredibly peaceful jungle setting. The hosts are wonderful and extremely responsive. Like most places on St John, having a 4wd vehicle is a "must." We would 100% stay at Sea Cottage again and would recommend it to any couple looking for a place to stay on St John.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

karyn j.

14 May 2023

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

Amazing Vacation!

Wow! Sea Cottage was the perfect home away from home during our stay in St.John. Monika met us upon arrival and shared so many valuable details about not only the cottage but also about the island and all the beauty it has to offer. Using the map Monika shared, we were able to appreciate so many spectacular beaches and trails. We truly appreciated the stunning views from the porch and the sounds of nature especially at night! Watching the sugar birds & hummingbirds every morning while having coffee was a delight. The cottage was sparkling clean, the bed so comfortable, and the outdoor shower something I wish I could have back home in MA! We will forever treasure our time spent at Sea Cottage! Thank you Monika & Jorge for sharing your special place and for all of your attention to the details that make Sea Cottage have all the comforts of home.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joe R.

27 Mar 2023

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

Hidden gem on the hillside

The cottage was clean and bright, with everything we needed and space for everything brought. We enjoy quiet and privacy, and this is perfect for that kind of retreat: it’s secluded in the lush east-facing slopes of the mountain, with stunning sunrises and constant mountain breezes. Everything is well-constructed and well thought-out. We booked our trip for next year before we even checked out!

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

About the host

Hosted by Monika Aranha or Jorge Dias Garcia

From Rio de Janeiro, Brazil to St. John, we have always loved being near the ocean and outdoors. Over a period of 13 years we were lured here by the turquoise waters of the Caribbean, the trade wind breezes and the Virgin Islands National Park , mountains and valleys. Finally we decided we wanted to live on this little island and share it with family, friends and like minded souls. Bordeaux Mt., the highest point of the island with its incomparable views of the British Virgin Islands and the Sir Francis Drake Channel, located right in the center of the island, seemed like the perfect place. After three years on the island we began to build our dream cottage. Every step was a reason for celebration and every detail a delicious exercise in creativity. We wanted to make a little private paradise for two. Many of the pieces decorating the house are crafted by local artists and make the cottage a special place.

Why they chose this property

Easily accessed by a mostly paved and relatively flat road that winds through the rain forest, Bordeaux offers privacy, peace and spectacular moon rises or sunrises. At night the singing forest and gentle breezes make it a one of a kind retreat. From it you can hike the extensive trail network of the Park all the way down to some of it's most beautiful beaches. Both Cruz Bay and Coral Bay with its locally owned and operated shops and restaurants are only 10 to 15 minutes away by car. There are many perfect days that start and end at Sea Cottage. First a quiet yoga practice at sunrise on the covered porch. For a good workout nothing better than an early morning hike down Bordeaux Mt. Trail to the white sandy Little Lameshur Beach, followed by a swim and snorkel around Europa Point. For the more water activity minded, Maho Beach with it's water sport rental options by Reef2Peak is just a short 10 minute drive away. And those who just wish to relax and soak in the sun can follow the North Shore road to any one of its spectacular beaches.

What makes this property unique

Vacation for us is about sharing in each other's company and enjoying nature. It is time to distance ourselves from the bustle of the world - to have time to listen to music, watch a movie together or have a moonlit dinner on the porch without the distractions of modern communication. During the day there is so much to do just a short distance away whether on foot or by car. Sea Cottage is the ideal place to wake up in and to end the day - the fragrance of the bay rum trees after a summer sprinkle; the singing of the birds during daytime and the sounds of the forest at night; swinging in the hammock while watching the moon rise over Virgin Gorda. It's a place to fall in love all over again.