Garden Terrace – St John vacation rental with Stunning Ocean Views in Coral Bay

by Vista Bahia St John
Escape to Garden Terrace at Vista Bahia St. John — a romantic one-bedroom villa with panoramic ocean views, private deck, and modern island comforts.
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Location : Coral Bay, St. John | Vacation Rental Type: Condo/Apartment

2 guests     1 bedroom   1 bathroom     Self-Check in by Keypad/Guest

Check-In: After 3:00 pm                   Check-Out: By 10:00 am

  • Minimum 3 night stay
  • 2 Guest Maximum (Adult Guests only)
  • Not Suitable for Children or Infants
  • No Parties or Events
  • No Pets
  • No Smoking/No Vaping

About Garden Terrace Vacation Rental in St John

750 S.F. interior; 320 S.F. exterior

Couples’ Paradise with Panoramic Ocean Views | Coral Bay, St. John USVI

Welcome to the Garden Terrace — a luxurious one-bedroom villa at Vista Bahia St. John, perfect for couples seeking an unforgettable Caribbean escape. Nestled 500 feet above sea level on a lush hillside, this uniquely hand-crafted round villa offers breathtaking 180° views of Coral Bay, the British Virgin Islands, and the turquoise waters of the Caribbean Sea.

🌅 Why You’ll Love the Garden Terrace:

  • King Suite with Ocean Views
    Wake up to stunning sunrises over the water from your king-size bed. Enjoy the trade winds, island sounds, and starry skies each night from your private, east-facing terrace.

  • Private Panoramic Deck for Two
    Your spacious outdoor deck includes zero-gravity recliners and an outdoor dining area — ideal for sipping coffee at sunrise, sunbathing in the afternoon, or dining under the stars.

  • Modern Comforts & Island Charm

    • Dual split-unit A/C systems cool the entire villa.

    • A fully equipped eat-in kitchen makes cooking easy.

    • Cozy living room with a smart TV and WiFi for streaming.

    • Luxury bathroom with rainfall shower and ample towels.

  • EASY Drive & Free Parking
    Located on paved Route 108, just off Centerline Road (Rt. 10), you’ll enjoy easy access to Coral Bay’s beaches, hikes, and restaurants — and convenient free parking right on site.

🏝️ Unbeatable Location for Exploring St. John

You’re just minutes from the island’s most iconic spots:

  • Top Beaches: Maho Bay, Trunk Bay, Cinnamon Bay

  • Snorkeling Gems: Salt Pond Bay, Haulover Bay

  • National Park Trails: Reef Bay, Ram Head, and more

  • Restaurants & Bars: Skinny Legs, Miss Lucy’s, Surf Club Cantina, Lime Out (floating taco bar!)

  • Shops & Grocery Stores: Just down the hill in Coral Bay

Please note: St. John is not very walkable. We recommend renting a vehicle to fully enjoy all the island has to offer.

✨ Perfect for Romantic Getaways & Adventure-Loving Couples

Whether you’re celebrating a honeymoon, anniversary, or simply craving serenity and sunshine, Garden Terrace is designed to help you reconnect, recharge, and experience the magic of St. John.

🔑 Key Features Recap:

  • Sleeps 2 | 1 King Bedroom

  • Panoramic ocean & island views

  • Private deck + BBQ + outdoor dining

  • Air conditioning throughout

  • High-speed WiFi + Smart TV

  • Fully equipped kitchen

  • Free on-site parking

  • Prime location above Coral Bay

💬 What Guests Are Saying about Vista Bahia:

“The views were absolutely breathtaking. We loved waking up every morning to watch the sunrise and having cocktails on the deck at night. It felt like our own slice of paradise.” – Airbnb Guest
“Perfect for couples. It’s peaceful, clean, comfortable, and close to everything.” – VRBO Reviewer

🌺 Book the Garden Terrace Today

Availability fills up quickly, especially for honeymooners, romantic getaways, and winter escapes. Reserve now and experience the charm of Coral Bay from  this scenic hilltop retreat.

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Amenities of this Vacation Rental

KITCHEN
– Tall 27″ Wide Refrigerator, Toaster, Coffee Maker (Regular Drip-Style), Microwave
– Stovetop/Cooktop, Convection Microwave (with Bake, Toast and Air Fry settings)
– BBQ on your private deck with grilling utensils and propane
– Dish soap, pots & pans, utensils, glassware, dish-ware, silverware, hand towels
– Coffee, sugar, salt, pepper, oil and vinegar, a few spices and condiments
– WATER FROM IS DRINKABLE FROM TAP with the whole house ultraviolet water treatment system.

ADDITIONAL FEATURES
* Household Towels = Kitchen, Bath, Hand towels, Paper Towels
* Bathroom essentials = Shampoo, Conditioner, Body Wash, Hand Soap, Hair Dryer, Toilet Paper, Washcloths
* Storage = Bedroom closet
* Beach Essentials = towels; 2 chairs; 1 cooler; 1 30-can backpack cooler with ice packs; 2 pool noodle floats. No umbrella (help protect turtle eggs may be in sand).
* TV = Wifi for watching your streaming services (such as Amazon, Netflix)
* FULL AIR CONDITIONING THROUGHOUT, Ceiling Fans throughout, Floor Fan
* Fire extinguisher; Fire alarm with carbon monoxide detector
* First aid kit
No pull-out/rollaway/extra beds available. Maximum Occupancy is 2 adults.

Things to Know about this St John rental

Neighborhood, Property, Vehicle, Parking, etc.
– The villa is on a fully paved road (fully paved all the way across island).
– The neighborhood is completely residential.
– You will need a vehicle for this rental – preferably with high clearance in the event that you travel off road that are not fully paved (such as a Jeep or SUV). Taxi service does not roam around the island; No uber/lyft.
– This rental has its own private entry door (digital keypad) & 1 designated parking space.
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** THIS HOUSE HAS MORE THAN ONE UNIT, so others will likely be present during your stay**
Level 3: top unit/1 bedroom penthouse condo (“Tradewinds Terrace”)
Level 2: middle unit/1 bedroom condo (“Garden Terrace” = THIS UNIT) requires descending two flight of stairs (47 steps)
Level 1: bottom unit/guest suite (“Horizon Terrace”)

All units have their own private entrance. There are no shared living spaces, decks, BBQs, or amenities (Shared = parking area, sand/foot rinse station, and exterior stairs).
Security cameras on property. Cats on property. Host/Property Mgr. may be on property.

Not child-proofed, thus not safe/suitable for children.

Each person or pet above the maximum-2-guest-limit will be counted as an extra guest, and will incur an extra guest fee equal to the amount of the nightly stay.

This property is on the market for sale. All reservations to be honored by new owner.
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Location for this USVI Vacation Rental

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Vacation Rental Type

Apartment/Condo/Townhouse
  • Adults Only
  • Air Conditioning (All Interior)
  • Balcony, Deck, or Patio (Private)
  • Beach Chairs
  • Beach Cooler
  • Beach Towels
  • Check-In by GUEST (Keypad, no Key)
  • Coffee Maker
  • Deadbolt Lock
  • Door Lock Code Changed for Each New Check-In
  • Entire Unit (others may stay on site at Villa property)
  • Essentials Provided (Linens/Towels; Hand/Body Soap/Shamp/Cond; Toilet Paper/Paper Towels)
  • Fire Extinguisher and Smoke Detector
  • Free Parking On Site
  • Hair Dryer
  • King Bed in Main Bedroom
  • Kitchen
  • Not Suitable for Children and/or Infants
  • Outdoor Dining Area
  • Paved Road Access to Villa
  • Pet(s) on Property
  • Private Entrance to Unit
  • Rental Vehicle Needed to Get to Villa
  • Room Darkening Shades or Curtains (at least Bedrooms)
  • Security Cameras on Property
  • Shared Amenities – Exterior (ex. Parking, Walkway)
  • Supplied - Paper Towels, Toilet Paper, Trashbags
  • Supplied – Bath Towels and Linens
  • Supplied – Body Soap, Shampoo, Conditioner
  • Supplied – Coffee, Filters, Sugar
  • TV with Your Subscription Svcs
  • Tap Water in Unit is Drinkable
  • Toaster
  • View of Islands
  • View of Mountains
  • Views of Water
  • Wifi (Free)

   Public review This was a perfect getaway on St. John with what has to be the most beautiful view I’ve seen anywhere in the USVI. Sally was communicative, friendly, and flexible. Strongly recommend!

Public review I’ve stayed at many great Airbnb’s around the globe, and this villa stands apart for me and takes the cake as my favorite place I’ve ever stayed. I’m convinced there’s not a better place to stay in coral bay; the place is exactly as it looks in the photos. It has modern accommodations and all the conveniences one could want (most notably a water filter so you can drink the tap water at the Villa), and an incredible deck with the best of views. Ive never had such an accommodating, thoughtful, and well communicating host. My partner and I refuse stay anywhere else when visiting the USVI, and trust me when I say that as I’ve stayed at Sally’s Vista three times in the last 8 months!

Public review This place is perfect! The pictures are real, it is indeed as advertised. Sally and John have created such a beautiful villa. They are great hosts, welcoming and communicative. We had the best stay, we’re now trying to figure out how to go back again!

Public review Incredible 5 nights at Sally’s penthouse. Coral bay is the quieter side of the island and we enjoyed exploring the island in our jeep each day. The penthouse was spotless, well cared for and was everything we needed for a comfortable home base — but add to that the views and we were really in for a treat. You can’t get those views from Cruz bay! This was a first vacation (sans kids) celebrating a milestone birthday and we could not have had a better stay.

Public review My husband and I stayed at Sally’s gorgeous villa for one week and it could not have been more perfect. The views are out of this world. The villa is clean, spacious, and beautiful, and the kitchen was well stocked. The bathroom was beautiful – we loved the shower! – and the bed was very comfortable. We especially appreciated the black-out curtains on the windows so that we could sleep in well, even with the bright sun. We couldn’t have imagined a better place to stay and hope to be back soon!

Public review My wife and I spent a week at Vista Bahia celebrating our 25th wedding anniversary. Sally’s place was even better in person than the incredible photos. It was the perfect size and had everything we needed. The wrap around deck provided incredible views and was the perfect outdoor space. The location is within 5 minutes of all that Coral Bay has to offer for food and drinks. The guestbook on the coffee table was very helpful. It had menus of local restaurants, her personal recommendations, maps, and anything you could possibly want to know about the place or the island. We highly recommend this perfect vacation getaway on such a beautiful island.Public review
This place is perfect! The pictures are real, it is indeed as advertised. Sally and John have created such a beautiful villa. They are great hosts, welcoming and communicative. We had the best stay, we’re now trying to figure out how to go back again!
Public review
Very clean and comfortable. Can’t beat the view. Easy to get to and excellent location for a Coral Bay based stay. Great bathroom and bed. All the basics for cooking and great food storage/tupperware. Very quiet and private, especially considering there are two other apartments below. Responsive and friendly hosts. What else could you ask for?
Public review Incredible 5 nights at Sally’s penthouse. Coral bay is the quieter side of the island and we enjoyed exploring the island in our jeep each day. The penthouse was spotless, well cared for and was everything we needed for a comfortable home base — but add to that the views and we were really in for a treat. You can’t get those views from Cruz bay! This was a first vacation (sans kids) celebrating a milestone birthday and we could not have had a better stay.
Public review My husband and I stayed at Sally’s gorgeous villa for one week and it could not have been more perfect. The views are out of this world. The villa is clean, spacious, and beautiful, and the kitchen was well stocked. The bathroom was beautiful – we loved the shower! – and the bed was very comfortable. We especially appreciated the black-out curtains on the windows so that we could sleep in well, even with the bright sun. We couldn’t have imagined a better place to stay and hope to be back soon!
Public review Sally’s place is absolutely stunning inside and out and exceeded our expectation. The villa is exceptionally clean and comfortable, as well as beautifully and thoughtfully designed and decorated. The view leading into the villa and from our balcony was absolutely breathtaking; pictures simply don’t do it justice. We felt like we were in paradise the moment we stepped inside. Finally, Sally and John were wonderful hosts and my only regret is that we didn’t get the chance to thank them in person for allowing us to be their guests; it was truly our honor. I cannot recommend this place enough!
Public review This is the paradise! My husband and I stay for a couple of days for our honeymoon. We couldn’t ask for a better place. The house is absolutely stunning with everything we need. It’s well equipped and so comfy. The view is wonderful. We have stayed in so many beautiful Airbnb houses, ocean and mountains, nothing compares to the house Sally and John built. Sally is a wonderful host. She’s so thoughtful. She has great communication and very detailed instructions on how to get to the house. This is definitely the highlight of our honeymoon. Btw I love the sea turtles decorations in the house! ❤️
Public review Hands down, best place to enjoy a most needed vacation and honeymoon. Sally and John were great hosts. My wife is a germaphobe so the first thing we do when we go to a new place, it’s start cleaning and sanitizing. Sally’s cottage was clean to the touch. The view is out of this world, the garden it’s also amazing and well kept. Can’t thank Sally and John enough for the beautiful memories my wife and I made on Saint John.
Public review This stay met every expectation for us. The apartment was exceptional and the views were as advertised and more. We even spent our evenings star gazing on the balcony! The apartment was very clean and many everyday items which are not feasible to pack were provided including olive oil and various seasonings needed for cooking. The shower had all the necessary shampoos and body washes. There was also a first aid kit in the bathroom along with aloe vera which I needed for the sunburn I received at The Limeout. Beach chairs, towels were also provided. The check-in process was simple and Sally maintained casual communications with us throughout our stay to ensure we had everything we needed. All in all, this was a stay we enjoyed and we plan to make a return visit at some point in the future.

These are honest and authentic reviews from guests, taken word-for-word. Many of these reviews originated from our St Johns VRBO rental site or our reviews for Airbnb St John VI listings for these same accommodations

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IMPORTANT TO PRINT/SNAPSHOT THESE WRITTEN DIRECTIONS to reach the correct location (at least your first time as you’ll likely lose cell phone signal on island, so you have something in hand). GPS 18.341276, -64.72144. Google/Waze, Vista Bahia St John. St. John does not have standardized addresses or mail service to reach most villas on island, therefore there isn’t a “street address” to provide you.

·     A landscaper may come Saturdays.

·     Ferry info (by car or by foot).

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• Once off the ferry to St. John, proceed to the only TRAFFIC CIRCLE IN CRUZ BAY.

• Head UPHILL on Route 10/Centerline Road (You will see a yellow building called “Dolphin Market” on left as you head up the STEEP HILL for Route 10).

• Follow Rt. 10 for about 8 miles on CENTERLINE RD/RT 10/GERDA MARSH HWY all the way to Coral Bay/bottom base of Coral Bay/sign at the fork in the road. (if you see a sign for Route 108 before 8 miles, do not take that).

• Make a RIGHT ONTO ROUTE 107 and immediately pass a small pink restaurant, called “Ekaete Pink Corner”. Continue down the road a short way, passing trash dumpsters on your left.

• Make a RIGHT ONTO ROUTE 108 (there is a sign on left side of road before the turn). You will head uphill and see a green sign that reads “Calvert Marsh Road”. (Note: you have missed the turn if you see Dolphin Market of Coral Bay. Also, do not go down the road where Love City Market is – wrong road).

• Head UPWARD ON THE HILL about .4 mile (Four-tenths of a mile) up the mountain where Rt. 108 intersects another road.

• LOOK FOR A SMALL GRAVEL PARKING AREA with Peach and Pink Railing = LEFT SIDE OF THE ROAD IS YOUR PARKING SPOT (shown as Photo 1 below). Go SLOW AS YOU ENTER THE PARKING. A sign for “Vista Bahia” will be on post in our parking area. Another indication you’re in the right spot is the intersecting road across from our parking area. If you are coming at night, look for lighted lamp posts on our parking railing.

• PARK IN SPACE 2. You get use of this parking space only. Be sure to leave parking for other vehicles (shown in photo).

• Once parked, walk through the latched gate next to the Vista Bahia sign. KEEP GATE CLOSED AND LATCHED at all times to keep out goats, donkeys, etc.

• Proceed down the exterior stairs to the SECOND door, painted a PEACH color (there will also be a “2” on door frame).

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DOOR ENTRY CODE = LAST 4 digits of your PHONE NUMBER +00 (for example: 123400).

Effective for Check-In time & Check-Out time.

TO UNLOCK – FROM OUTSIDE:

Enter your 6-digit code on the keypad.

Give it a moment for the deadbolt to retract fully before opening the door lever.

TO LOCK – FROM OUTSIDE:

First, make sure deadbolt is retracted in door frame.

Close the door.

Press 🔒 LOCK button on bottom right of key pad.

The deadbolt will extend outward to lock the door.

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WiFi

SSID: Vista Bahia Guest

Password: PrettyView4u

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CHECK-OUT INSTRUCTIONS

CHECK-OUT TIME = 10:00 am

Cleaners need to enter unit at that time to allow for sufficient cleaning

•  Leave sheets, bedding, mattress covers in place on the bed.

•  Place used towels in hamper.

•  Wash kitchenware.

•  Trash and opened food & drink with you (condiments are ok), and drive it to the dumpsters located on right as you head to Cruz Bay. There is no trash service on island so it is important to take it with you. Do not leave personal items like snorkels, floats, books that you may have brought with you.

•  Please send a text message to your Host that you have checked out – so that cleaners can begin as soon as possible.

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Photo 1 – As you approach the parking area for SPACE 2

Photo 2 – Park only in SPACE 2, marked with bright pink arrow.  If arriving during the dark – look for the parking area with lights on the posts and sensor lights as shown in the second photo. We are pretty much the only parking in our proximity that has this lighting. Safe Travels!

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Vista Bahia St John

John and I have both always loved traveling to the Caribbean. After traveling to St. John for over 15 years, we followed John's dream to move here. We built the villa ourselves, in a unique round design, adding our touches inside and out with hand craftsmanship.

You can find a little more about our St John villa rental and location and you can see all of our vacation rentals in St John VI.

If you have questions about the villa or St. John, the best method of contact is to reach out via the form on this page - the email will come directly to us!

Thank you - We would look forward to hosting your stay at our St John vacation rental!
Sally and John