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Smart TV, books, music library, video library
Smart TV, books, music library, video library
Outdoor pool
Smart TV, books, music library, video library
2 bedrooms, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 62258 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Coral Bay, St John USVI
  • Place, Emmaus Moravian Church
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Virgin Islands National Park
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Virgin Islands Coral Reef National Monument
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, St. Thomas (STT-Cyril E. King)
    ‪82 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

St. John

Located in Seagrape Hill, this villa is adjacent to Emmaus Moravian Church and a short stroll from Virgin Islands National Park. The villa includes a private pool, a kitchen, and a balcony.
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What's nearby

  • Emmaus Moravian Church - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Virgin Islands National Park - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Ajax Peak - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Hurricane Hole - 4 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Virgin Islands Coral Reef National Monument - 5 min drive - 1.0 mile

Getting around

  • St. Thomas (SPB-St. Thomas Seaplane Base) - 81 min drive

Restaurants

  • Sebastian’s Seaside Grill
  • ‪Skinny Legs - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Shambles - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Trunk Bay Beach Bar - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪Maho Crossroads - ‬12 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Desert Rose Villa, with Fabulous Coral Harbor views

Easy drive up Seagrape Hill to Desert Rose which offers an excellent parking platform for 2 cars. Low rise steps lead gently down to an open Caribbean style Greatroom. Desert Rose has been newly repainted with a fresh classic look and warm feel. Enjoy the cooling, gentle tropical breezes all day and night. Beautiful views of Coral Bay, Moravian Church and Bordeaux Mountain. Enjoy cooking in our gourmet kitchen with granite countertops and new stainless steel appliances and a comfortable island to eat at. The Great Room with its vaulted ceiling and ceiling fans is perfect to read, listen to music, watch T.V. or do nothing at all. The lower Bedroom with new king bed furnishings opens onto the spacious covered deck and a Spiral Staircase leads to the upper Bedroom with new king bed and furnishings that has a Balcony that looks over the Moravian Church and out to Coral Bay. Both Bedrooms have large lit closets with sliding doors that are mirrored. The Bathrooms both have ceramic title murals in the showers and glass block partitions.
Take a dip in your private pool to cool down after a day at the Beach. Enjoy the large sundeck and a convenient outdoor bathroom. Sunshine all day and a covered veranda gets you out of the sun and cool off with the ceiling fans. Watch the Moon come over the Pool and the brilliant Stars dancing in the sky while sipping a Caribbean Cocktail. In the morning sit on the deck with your Breakfast and Coffee and watch the Hummingbirds and Yellow Birds greet the new day.
Desert Rose Villa is beautiful and spacious for easy living in Paradise. Many new furnishings and attention to detail that is new! A great place to relax, swim and soak in the warm sunshine and watch the world go by. Only a 15 minute Drive to the most Beautiful Beaches in the World!
Desert Rose Villa has a large solar array and multiple Tesla power walls for back up power in case of an outage.
The villa is air-conditioned and features a kitchen, 2.5 bathrooms, and a balcony, and there's space to spread out with 2 bedrooms. Guests can enjoy a Smart TV and stay connected with free WiFi. Other standard amenities include a private pool, a washing machine, and a coffee maker.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers

Pool/Spa

  • Massage
  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the villa: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Chef service
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Music library
  • Smart TV
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Safe

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Annual offsets purchased for at least 10% of carbon footprint
  • Garden
  • Solar energy
  • Unit size: 2,258 square feet
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
This property uses solar energy
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 there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 25

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property uses solar energy.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a deadbolt lock.

Frequently asked questions

What's there to do around this villa?

This villa is situated in Seagrape Hill within a short 15-minute walk of Virgin Islands National Park and also 20 minutes on foot from Hurricane Hole. You'll also find Cinnamon Bay Beach and Maho Beach within a short drive.

Is a spa located at this villa?

Spa services at the villa include massages.

Is this villa associated with a casino?

No, this villa is not connected to a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at this villa?

No, this villa doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is an outdoor pool.

Does this villa offer breakfast?

No, this villa doesn't offer breakfast.

Will this villa allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at this villa.

Where is the closest airport to this villa?

The closest major airport to this villa is St. Thomas (SPB-St. Thomas Seaplane Base), which is 21.5 mi away (81 minutes by car). Another top airport is Cyril E. King Airport (STT), which is located 24.1 mi away (89-minute drive).

Desert Rose Villa, with Fabulous Coral Harbor views Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 22 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 22 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 22 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Charity D.

Liked: Cleanliness
House was spacious, clean, well equipment for outdoor and indoor activities, pool was perfect for our 2 kids, amazing views, loved the place!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

Daniel F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Desert Rose far exceeded our expectations. It was wonderful. We stayed with another couple and had plenty of room. The view of Coral Bay is beautiful. We spent our evenings on the large deck and loved the pool. Power was out on the entire island for 48 hours of our visit but we always had full power via solar. I would not hesitate to recommend this place to others.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

Shane J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great communication from the host and very easy to access the property. The home is exactly as advertised — beautiful, extremely clean, and in a fantastic location. Reliable hot water after long snorkel days was a big plus. Would absolutely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Thomas M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent host communication,place was super clean and updated. I especially enjoyed ,beach chairs,games an even wireless speaker!Thanks!
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Laura P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Desert Rose Villa is a beautiful home and had everything we needed for our stay in Coral Bay. The view from the deck was spectacular, the pool is such a nice feature, and the kitchen and bathrooms were decked out with all the amenities. Tammy was the perfect host and very responsive, ensuring we got in with no issues.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

christy h., Richmond, VA

Liked: Cleanliness
Tammy was very responsive to any inquiry I had. We even kept sneaking down to surfside and jolly dog in hopes to meet her in person. No luck! We were delayed by a day on arrival but once we did arrive…. The home is clean and the views of coral bay are breathtaking! We stayed on the porch a lot to enjoy it. We have visited St John for years with our family but this is the first in Coral Bay. It is beautiful and very peaceful. The house has everything you need and the things you don’t think about. We will be back. Thank you Tammy for opening your home and being a great host!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

elizabeth e.

Liked: Cleanliness
This villa was perfect for our family. The host is welcoming and responsive, and the house has everything we needed for our week-long stay. The furniture is high quality and comfortable. The location in Coral Bay can’t be beat—amazing views overlooking the harbor, and just a few minutes drive from restaurants and shops. My favorite part of the day was early morning, sitting out on the deck with my coffee, watching Coral Bay wake up! I highly recommend this house, it truly feels like a home away from home.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful house in a perfect locatin

This house is perfectly clean, well stocked with everything you could need, in our favorite location, just up the hill from Coral Bays, with view that you just can’t get enough of. Convenient to beaches, Coral Bay restaurants, and the quieter side of the island. 2 identical king suites are perfect for 2 couples or parents with kids.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great escape from the cold!

Desert Rose was a great escape from the cold! The house and amenities were great. Perfect for 2 couples. The kitchen was fully stocked, ample supplies (towels/toilet paper/paper towels/soap/dishwasher pods etc), which is often lacking in other rentals. The beach supplies (chairs, coolers) were in great condition.We have stayed in Coral Bay before and love the quiet side of the island. We were familiar with the area so the drive in was not surprising but if it’s your first time the roads are steep/switch backs. Easy parking for 2 vehicles. We would absolutely stay here again and look forward to coming back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Levi S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome Hidden Gem

The house was nicer than expected based on the listing. Well furnished, AC worked great, the house was spotless and comfortable. Great views, check in and out was a breeze. Wasn’t an issue for us but there’s quite a few stairs getting from parking area to the house. The only recommendation we have is the availability of more things for the beach to use. There was chairs, coolers and towels but many of the other rentals have snorkel gear, floats etc.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent

Our family spent a wonderful week at Desert Rose. Everything is as described. The view of Coral Bay is magnificent. The property is very well maintained. The pool was clean and refreshing. Tammy was quick to reply to our questions about the Island. The back up power kept every running during the frequent power outages, even the A/C. Overall it was a great experience and we all would highly recommend it.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Diana W., from Michigan, USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful area in island

This villa is a good choice for four people but the bedrooms are on top of one another and you can hear the others talking. The other thing I did not like was the spiral staircase. Things we liked were the following: The pool and outdoor space The very responsive host The light decor The large kitchen The views of Coral Bay It is a beautiful home.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Getaway

Desert Rose exceeded our expectations! It was phenomenal. Communication was excellent as well. Conveniently located. We would definitely stay there again!
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jane M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful Spot

The property has everything you need for a wonderful stay in quiet Coral Bay. Tammy and her staff were wonderful to work with and very attentive. Coral Bay is beautiful and a nice quiet place on the island but nearby many different beaches. Can't wait to go back.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sharon C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Desert Rose is a true gem!

We were 2 couples with 20+ years of visiting STJ. We prefer Coral Bay where we have friends and the slower pace. Desert Rose was perfect for us; great location, well-provisioned kitchen, comfortable beds, and great inside and outdoor space to enjoy. We enjoyed morning coffee on the covered porch overlooking Coral Bay and planning our day. The pool was great after returning from daytime adventures on the beach or on the water. Tammy was so wonderful in providing some new beach chairs for us when needed. The villa overall had everything we needed to make our stay wonderful. Highly recommended...I just hope it'll be available for our next visit! Thank you, we'll be back!
Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stefanie B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Loved Desert Rose Villa

Desert Rose Villa is the best house we have stayed in! Clean and beautiful. A great location in Coral Bay. We appreciated all the amenities. Kitchen was well stocked. Tammy the property manager was terrific. She is very helpful and quick to respond if you have a question. We would love to stay here again
Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Teresa A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Anniversary trip

The property was very clean. Jackie met us and took us to the house. She and her daughter were super nice and helpful. We LOVED everything about St John! Can’t wait to go back!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ruben

Liked: Cleanliness

Home Away from Home

Tammy was a gracious host! The house had everything we needed and more. Tammy was very flexible with our schedule when our flights were delayed. Absolutely amazing property! We hope to come back soon.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melissa H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Stay in Coral Bay

The house was very clean and had everything a family could ask for. Tammy was very responsive and reached out to make sure everything was OK with the home. We would absolutely stay at Desert Rose Villa again.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Todd C., Cary, NC

Liked: Cleanliness

Desert Rose in Coral Bay is a gem.

We have stayed many times in St John and Desert Rose did not disappoint. The house was perfect for our needs and well-equipped with everything we would want or expected. The location on Sea Grape Hill is ideal for activities in Coral Bay and for getting to the North Shore Beaches. The kitchen was more than fully stocked, and the air conditioning worked great when needed. The house had plenty of beach chairs, towels, and coolers to use. Loved watching Coral Bay in the mornings and drinking coffee. Seeing donkeys, goats, iguanas, and birds is always an enjoyment for us. The beds were comfortable and the house came with more than enough supplies (toilet paper, paper towels, dish soap, laundry pods, etc.). Overall a fantastic vacation at Desert Rose and St John. Minor things but nothing that takes away from the house or the vacation experience... The pool was good for a refreshing dip but it was a bit small for more than that. There were 2 lounge chairs by the pool but ideally, there should be a few more to accommodate 3-4 guests.
Stayed 10 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kirsten C., Eagle, Colorado

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect and quiet house for a relaxing Saint John vacation

My family and I rented this house for a week in Coral Bay and we loved staying at this house. I wish we were still there! It’s in a quiet location, overlooking the bay and it’s private. We loved the private outdoor pool which we used a lot in the evenings. We cooked a lot since food was so expensive on the island and the house had anything you could possibly need. I loved waking up early and sitting on the covered porch underneath the fans and watching the “wildlife” from afar (goats, donkeys and iguanas). On Sunday mornings, you can hear the church service out on the patio, which was lovely to hear the singing. On Saturday nights you can hear the band at skinny legs on the outdoor patio but not inside the house. That was also a really awesome perk. It’s a peaceful spot and I would absolutely book this house again.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Adam S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great vacation!

The house was clean, in a great location, management was responsive and easy to deal with, and met us at the rental car location so we could follow them to the house. This was a great vacation and we would stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023