Couples Retreat with Sweeping VIEWS, Kayaks Waiting on the Beach!

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 476 sq m

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Breakfast available

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Explore the area

St. John

Virgin Islands National Park5 min drive
Trunk Bay11 min drive
Cinnamon Bay Beach19 min drive
St. Thomas (STT-Cyril E. King)99 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Main/Studio

1 Double Futon and 1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

The "Sunrise Sweet" makes you feel like are hovering above the turquoise ocean and has fantastic sunrises from your bed! This new, solid masonry home has views that even WOW the locals! The Sunrise Sweet at Joy of Life Villa is an expansive studio w/ silent AC, full kitchen, huge living area, 50" HDTV, WIFI, deck, both indoor and outdoor showers, screened sun room, luxury king bed & high-end appliances and furnishings. Perfect for couples, romantic getaways and solos.
INCLUDES COMPLIMENTARY KAYAKS AND PADDLE BOARDS at nearby Hansen Bay private beach, waiting for you to explore!
Located in Coral Bay, 2 minutes to restaurants and minutes to major beaches on North Shore. We are an eco-friendly villa that works in harmony with nature surrounding us: stand-alone solar power and rain water is collected from our rooftop too. NO power outages! Reliable Wifi! Native forest, plants and eco-friendly cleaning products used.
Jeep with 4WD required for the VERY steep terrain of our hill, and St. John. We only recommend renting Jeeps on St. John, as opposed to St. Thomas, due to unreliable car barge schedules. You can take the "people ferry" on the hour.
This rental and all amenities are on the ground level of Joy of Life Villa. Tenant may be in the unit above, but it is very quiet and private, with solid concrete walls and decks, each unit with private entrances, parking and decks.
We rent to mature couples seeking a tranquil, comfortable and romantic getaway.
SEE OUR MANY 5-STAR REVIEWS!
Please note: Island utilities may experience interruptions (power, cell, Wi-Fi). We have solar and a whole-house generator, so you should not be interrupted here as you would at most villas. A laundry room is located outside the unit (occasionally accessed by staff).

Property manager

Karen Vahling

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Ocean view

Ocean view

Hot tub

Kitchen

Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Adults only

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 20 lb per pet (limit one pet total)

Under request ASK FIRST. No unattended pets.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

OK outside only

Quiet hours 10 pm to 8 am

Follow water & power conservation tips

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 villa is located in Estate Freemans Ground, a neighbourhood in St. John, and is in the mountains and by the sea. 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.

St. John

What's nearby

Virgin Islands National Park - 5 min drive
Cinnamon Bay - 8 min drive
Trunk Bay - 11 min drive
Maho Beach - 14 min drive
Cinnamon Bay Beach - 19 min drive

Getting around

St. Thomas (SPB-St. Thomas Seaplane Base) - 97 min drive

Restaurants

Lime Out - 21 min drive
Skinny Legs - 5 min drive
The Windmill Bar - 21 min drive
Greengo’s - 26 min drive
Maho Crossroads - 12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Couples Retreat with Sweeping VIEWS, Kayaks Waiting on the Beach! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 20 lb per pet.

What time is check-in at Couples Retreat with Sweeping VIEWS, Kayaks Waiting on the Beach!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Couples Retreat with Sweeping VIEWS, Kayaks Waiting on the Beach!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Couples Retreat with Sweeping VIEWS, Kayaks Waiting on the Beach! located?

Located in Estate Freemans Ground, this villa is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Johnson Bay and 2 mi (3.2 km) from Virgin Islands National Park. Emmaus Moravian Church and Bordeaux Mountain are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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10/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

8/10 Good

Andrew J.

10 Apr 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, location

Disliked: Check-in, communication

The owner was bossier than my ex wife, but at least I got ordered around in a tropical setting!

There were many great things about St John USVI, however: 1. You will absolutely need a 4 wheel drive vehicle. The grade leading to the Villa is about 40%. 2. You need to bring enough stuff to wear for the entire trip... no washer/dryer. 3. You'll need to eat out most meals unless you like doing dishes on vacation... no dishwasher. 4. If you were hoping to use the recliner in the pictures... well think again. 5. If you're from a big city on the East Coast with NYC type values, threaten to leave a poor review and management will genuflect to your every demand. 6. The place is pet friendly, singular. Quiet, non eating, non drinking, probably non- breathing pets would be most welcome. 7. Rent a boat every day. I'll rent a boat next time and sleep on it too. 8. Despite all this, the trip was just fine, a B+... there is a huge amount of effort that went into the Villa to make it what it is. Bring a really good noise cancelling headset to drown out the whine.

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Somer G.

3 May 2022

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

Peaceful setting with incredible views!

Our stay at Karen and Jeff's Villa was just what we needed. The space was very comfortable, and the views were amazing, as promised. The bed was comfortable and the kitchen had what we needed to eat in. The road to the house was steep and took some adjusting to, but we adapted quickly and appreciated the quiet and privacy. Karen and Jeff were very helpful and welcoming, and we hope to visit again in the future!

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bert O., Zionsville, IN. USA

23 Apr 2022

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

Fantastic place to stay on St John

Karen and Jeff are wonderful hosts. The villa was clean, well-appointed, and actually nicer than it looked in the photos online. They were always available for questions, friendly, and very helpful. Couldn’t have asked for a nicer place to spend a week.

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Donald r.

5 Jan 2022

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

Awesome place

This place is great. The owners were very friendly and helpful in anyway you could ask for. We would love to come back .

Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Brian N.

25 Nov 2021

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

Loved our stay at Joy of Life

Great rental. It was clean, had everything we needed and the view sent it over the top. Peaceful and quiet, which is the way we like it. The owners and hosts responded quickly with any questions we had and sent a video showing us around before we got there. Loved starting out the day watching the sunrise out on the balcony. St John was beautiful and we will be going back as soon as we can. We would recommend staying here to our friends and family.

Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2021

About the host

Hosted by Karen Vahling

Your hosts are Karen Vahling and Jeff Bowers. Karen purchased the land in 2000 and started her labor of love to build Joy of Life Villa. We moved here because I love the incredible natural beauty, simple life and friendly community. Karen is from Pekin, Illinois and Jeff is from Howell, Michigan. Karen has lived on island for 27 years and Jeff for 6 years.

Why they chose this property

Karen fell in love with St. John 27 years ago and always wanted to live here. It is the best island because it is 2/3 National Park and US territory. Coral Bay is unique and unspoiled, full of natural beauty.

What makes this property unique

This property is unique because it is on a large parcel of land (over 1 acre) and has an expansive view from its large deck and all windows, overlooking the USVI and BVI with development-free Coral Reef National Monument in the center of view. Stargaze at the milky way with no light pollution, fall asleep to distant waves breaking on the reef at Johnson's Bay and tree frogs peeping. The sunrises are amazing, hence the name "Sunrise Sweet". Wake to doves cooing and amazing sunrises over the islands from your bed, sip your coffee on the deck, then hit the beaches or go kayaking in pristine waters - kayaks are provided for you at no extra charge! Very peaceful and quiet, no traffic noise, tree frogs at night. Solid masonry floors, walls and decks. Over-sized wooded lot on a knoll overlooking the sea and islands. Owners are nearby to greet you or for any needs that might arise.