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Reef Bay Holiday Villa

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Villa from the water with secluded beach
Villa facing beach
Morning Sun!
Outdoor dining
Outdoor dining

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 8325.2 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Pool
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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St. John
  • Virgin Islands National Park
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Cinnamon Bay Beach
    ‪26 min drive‬
  • Trunk Bay
    ‪28 min drive‬
  • West End (TOV-West End Seaplane Base)
    ‪178 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Reef Bay Holiday Villa

Our simple but comfortable Villa caters to guests who are ECO-FRIENDLY, adventurous and minimalist because we utilize sustainable energy (backed up by batteries and the grid) and monitor responsible use of energy, water, cleaning agents and recycling. A 15 minute slow drive along a quiet and winding road from the ferry in Cruz Bay will bring you to this idyllic island setting. Situated barely above the treetops and merely a 60 second dash to a secluded beach, lies the vacation home you will want to revisit. This secluded, spacious Villa features Thai decor, tropical pastels, lush vegetation and private pool and hot tub. It promotes outdoor living, socializing and simply Being. It offers a wooded trail guarded by deer, birds and crabs reaching a pristine beach within 2-5 minutes walking. Strolling further along the beach brings one to sugar mill ruins, mountain trails to petroglyphs and several additional quiet beaches. In keeping with the St.John focus on sustainability, the Villa offers opportunity for adults and children to learn about the solar alternative energy, water conservation and the unique flora and fauna. Plan on lying in bed each morning with sunrise views over the hills and sea, listening to the breaking surf. Enjoy views of the ocean during the day from all parts of the Villa including the pool and hot tub. Swim, snorkel, surf, sunbathe privately or take a hike right below the Villa into the National Park. Evenings gather on the balcony for breezes, sunset hues from billowing clouds, sails and sunny faces! Keywords: House Villa

Property manager

Jonathan Ward, MD

Languages

English, German

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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 3–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
ABSOLUTELY NO SMOKING ON THE PREMISES!

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 recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

St. John

Located in St. John, this villa is on the beach. While the natural beauty of Virgin Islands National Park and Cruz 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.
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St. John

What's nearby

  • Great Cruz Bay - 10 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Virgin Islands National Park - 18 min drive - 7.5 km
  • Cinnamon Bay Beach - 26 min drive - 10.4 km
  • Trunk Bay - 28 min drive - 9.4 km
  • Cruz Bay Beach - 33 min drive - 6.8 km

Getting around

  • St. Thomas (SPB-St. Thomas Seaplane Base) - 92 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪High Tide Bar & Seafood Grill - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Cruz Bay Landing - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Beach Bar - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Lovango Rum Bar - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪The Windmill Bar - ‬18 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Reef Bay Holiday Villa have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Reef Bay Holiday Villa pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Reef Bay Holiday Villa?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Reef Bay Holiday Villa?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Reef Bay Holiday Villa located?

Nestled on the beach, this St. John villa is within 3 mi (5 km) of Virgin Islands Coral Reef National Monument, Chocolate Hole Beach and Rendezvous Bay. Klein Bay and Hart Bay are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 74 out of 79 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 79 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 79 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 79 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 79 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sarah D.

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

Post Holiday holiday

What a fantastic vacation. We loved everything about the house. The walk to the beach was not as bad as I had feared. The beach itself was gorgeous. Viky was a great help. Couldn’t ask for anything more. Thank you!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

kathy g.

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

Comfortable Stay

We had a lovely time at the villa. It’s beautiful inside and out. It’s definitely an adventure staying on St John with the steep, curving roads. Beaches are beyond wonderful.
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa K.

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

Reef Bay Holiday Villa

Spent a week at the Reef Bay Villa with my husband and four adult children and this home suited us perfectly. it was spacious, clean and well equipped. The view is amazing. It was a perfect home base for our national park adventure.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Todd E.

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

St. John

Great
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert S.

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

Unplug and just relax

Wonderful property in an especially rare setting. The park that borders the property is filled with amazing wildlife and great hiking trails. I highly recommend this to anyone that wants to truly unplug while only being 15 minutes from Cruz bay.
Stayed 17 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Nice Oceanview Getaway in Reef Bay!

Amazing views, spacious quarters and solid amenities make this place a must stay. A few minor snafus with keys, ac and pool but otherwise we really enjoyed it. Nice bonus having a hot tub and private path to beach out back. We hope to come back soon!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mary M.

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

Beautiful house! Amazing Views!

This house is so well designed from the screened in eating porch to the location of the hotter overlooking an amazing bay. The location of the bedrooms gives great privacy because they are each in a different part of the house and you need to go outdoors to get from one to the other. There are two bedrooms next to each other that share a bathroom which was perfect for my daughter to share with her son.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Steve G.

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

Great escape.

Once I got used to driving the roads it was a wonderful adventure. The house was a lovely place to stay. We loved walking through the pathway to the beach. We loved looking out at the ocean from the jacuzzi. All the beds were king size and comfortable. Plenty of room for 4 of us to spread out and relax. We liked that it was hidden away from tourists and very private and quiet. Had everything we needed from pizza pans to kitchen towels to beach chairs and more.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nancie M.

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

Reef Bay Villa

The Villa was very nice. Jonathan was great and Viki, the concierge and contact was fantastic. Viki was very patient with our delays at the car rental and allowed us a stop at the grocery store before taking us to the villa. We stayed Christmas week and St. John was packed. If I owned the villa, I would install a solar heating device on the roof for the pool. The temperature was 84 degrees outside, but the water was only 76 degrees and was not inviting to hang out in the water. It must be "ISLAND LIFE," but I would also install air conditioning in the main house and not just the bedrooms. The villa was great, but we decided that St. John is not for people over 50 years old. The island is beautiful and very hilly meaning you must be is pretty good shape to walk around. We missed a couple restaurant experiences because there were no elevators. Once we found a handicap parking spot in town, we always had a place to park because we were the only older folks there!While mom is 94 years old, we were able to access Trunk Bay and she loved swimming in the ocean.Thank you Jonathan and VikiThank you Jonathan and Viki
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dave L.

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

Beautiful view

We just had a wonderful week at this villa. Everything was great and as described in the description on the listing. The beach down below is awesome with very few people if any.. it is located about 20 minutes fromCruz Bay. Three couples stayed, and it was very comfortable. Very breezy location so we didn’t need air conditioning at night which was nice to listen to the service and the birds. We will be back!
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Regina D.

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

Amazing stay and location

My family of 4 (2 adults and 2kids 8 and 10) enjoyed our stay in St. John at reef bay holiday villa. We enjoyed the view, the pool and hot tub not to mention the view of the water and the night sky with so many stars (we saw a few shooting stars). Excellent location at about 20 minutes from Cruz bay and 30 minutes to north beaches. Since there was only outdoor access to the bedrooms this place wouldn’t be great for families with young kids unless they plan to share one bedroom but we made it work and the kids liked their independence. KatjAthe concierge was very helpful. Would definitely stay at this villa again.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

David R., Cincinnati

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

Perfect place for active families

We loved everything about this place and it exceeded our expectation (which was already high). It is an ideal layout for two families (8 total) with teenagers. Reef Bay is an absolute gem that you can basically have all to yourself. Twice, we did not see a single person as we walked the shoreline. It looks out over the National Park, so there is nothing in your viewscape besides mountains, jungle and turquoise water. The villa was incredibly clean, beds comfy and it’s layout is very efficient. . Top notch all around.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn B.

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

Beautiful private home with gorgeous views

We had a fantastic vacation! The home is well maintained. The living room is open air, which we loved. The eating areas are screened in and have lovely breezes off the ocean. There are mosquitoes, so the screens really protect you. The hot tub is huge and so relaxing. The rooms of the house are separated from each other, like separate houses. Our kids are older (9 & 11) so this worked awesome for our family. I could see this could be a little stressful if separated from younger ones. Our children loved to the pool when we were relaxing at the house. They provide some flotations for the pool and some snorkeling gear to use at the beach. The house beach really isn't very conducive to safe snorkeling with kids. The ocean is very wavy off the south side of the island. There are lots of sea urchins in this area. There were many surfers at our beach that we had fun watching! However, we snorkeled every single day of this vacation! We went to the north side of the island, to every beach. The waters are much calmer on the north side. We ended up renting nice snorkel equipment from a place in Cruz Bay. We were surprised at the cost of groceries on the island. ;) Viky, the villa host, was very helpful during our stay. She will meet you at the port or car rental place and will help navigate you to the house your first time. She was available by text message to help us with anything we needed! We were incredibly impressed in general by the island. The people were kind and the island was
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Frances V.

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

Holiday 2024

The house was secluded and well appointed. The owner and the concierge were great and responsive. It has great charm with excellent veiws of the bay. I woke up every morning to an amazing sunrise. And went to sleep every night with the moonrise! And the stars are incredible!!! As others have said the outdoor areas are small for socializing but we made it work. The path to the beach is precarious so proper shoes are a must! If you are prone to mosquitoe bites bringing proper clothing and bug spray is extremely important. The way the house is open air they get inside, even with screens. The owner had spray and a few candles that where helpful. The house is in the woods so this is expected. Just be prepared. I can't think of anything the house didn't have that we needed. Great memories were made and we would definitely consider staying here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

timothy k.

Wonderful home for a family vacation, great location and amenities!

Beautiful house, loved the layout and decor. 6 of us in total with 3 kids (5/7/10) enjoyed watching the sunrise, eating breakfast outdoors then swimming in the pool before heading out to the beaches (20-30 minutes most beaches, except Coral Bay 35 minutes minimum). Beds very comfortable for all, ceiling fans and extra fans in rooms a big plus with ac as needed if too hot. Sirius and board games available on rainy days, little details are great. Kitchen was great, propane grill adds to ease of meal prep. Safes in rooms. Easy driveway for parking, underestimate this until seeing other properties. Stargazing with plenty of shooting stars on the great balconies! Enjoyed our hikes to the secluded beach which were fun for all (urchins limit where you go in). Can even hike to the petroglyphs, rum factory ruins and great house (though will take a few hours so plan ahead and take extra care on rock outcropping down the beach.) Viky was a great resource on arrival and throughout stay for local ideas. Definitely recommend this house, already trying to figure out when and for how long we visit in 2019!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Missy S.

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

Wonderful Honeymoon Location

We spent a week in Reef Bay Holiday Villa and couldn’t not have been happier with our choice. There were just two of us so we had way more space than we needed but we chose it for the privacy. It was a 5 minute rugged hike to the beach. We only saw two other people briefly the time entire time we were there. A 30 minute drive to Coral Bay and a 15 minute drive to the world famous North Shore beaches. Viki couldn’t have been more responsive to us and was easily accessible if we needed her, but gave us plenty of privacy. We did experience several power outages which is common on St. John but because the house runs on solar, it was only a minor inconvenience. The pool has views that cannot be beat, especially on a clear night. The stars are incredible and most of the time we felt we were on a secluded island with only a passing boat or two in the distance. The grill was a nice touch, especially on the nights when the power went out right as we were cooking dinner. The kitchen is fully stocked with whatever you need to cook with. Several tips. 1) bug spray is essential for the evening (this is not a property issue but an island issue 2) wear water shoes when entering the beach water (many sea urchins) 3) mentally prepare for the St. John roads ahead of time. No one drives real fast but some steep hills and blind curves make for an experience, to say the least.4) Stock up on groceries for a few days as there isn’t a lot accessible without a drive to town. Will return for sure!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey B., New York, New York

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

This is THE Place!

The pictures as good as they are, could never do this lovely property justice. The wonderful layout and special touches to this carefully curated villa are boundless. I referred to it offerings as “the plenty of everything” that you generally don’t find in other rentals. The views are breathtaking, the pool is refreshing, and the spa with its jets and ocean views is invigorating after a long day of hiking, snorkeling, swimming or just laying around. The location is ideal, just 10 minutes from well-stocked grocery stores, but far enough away to feel like you’re relaxing in a private tree house atop a beautiful forest staring into the crystal blue waters of the Caribbean. Just bring your clothes and very little more, the owners have the house full of every kitchen gadget to prepare a gourmet meal... we actually had a chef come to prepare a 5 course meal one night, and he had everything he needed. Viky the concierge is an absolute dream, so warm, professional and accommodating. The computer modem went out at 5pm our third night and a new one was installed by Henry the affable and very capable maintenance man the next morning with a smile- just a nod to this property’s commitment to gracious and timely service. I’d love to write more, but we loved it so much, we extended our stay another 3 days, and the pool with it’s amazing trade winds are calling. Seriously, stop looking around, this is the THE place.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2020

8/10 Good

Holly S.

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

Beautiful!

Our group of 5 family and friends stayed here for a week and mostly loved it! The location was private and we rarely heard neighbors or any other vehicles although there are neighboring villas. The villa offers many stunning views but the best view of the morning sunrise is from the top of the very steep driveway. We cooked on the grill a lot and used the outdoor screened in porch every evening for dinner and games. From the pictures this area looked large and totally open which we were all excited about and then we were sort of disappointed the porch is actually all enclosed now with just two entrance screen doors that need some repair. Would definitely have preferred the option to choose screens open for the morning then screens closed for the very buggy evenings. We all felt that the common areas layout, including oddly located grilling area, large tv room we never even sat in, tiny enclosed high top table area also not used, common screened in porch, well-appointed but outdated kitchen, courtyard and way too small poolside area, could really be redesigned to allow for more gathering areas like we all wanted. The bathrooms were fine and bedrooms comfortable except for the strangely tall beds that 2 of us needed stools to climb into each night. The private beach was one of our favorite parts, although a little challenging to get to, but absolutely amazing for beach combing and we found a few treasures to add to the Zen decor in the villa courtyard! Overall we had an amazing trip and would probably recommend this villa for groups wanting more privacy than gatherings.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jill M., Vienna, Ohio

Perfect Villa and Vacation

This Villa is everything we hoped it would be. We traveled with another family (5 children ages: 10, 8, 6, 6 and 1). We loved how the sleeping quarters were separated, how well the kitchen was stocked, the pool, the hot tub, the view and the ability to walk to the beach. Swimming is very limited from the beach at the house because of the rocks and coral, but we traveled everyday to a different beach on the island. Each beach on the island was amazing and had something unique to offer. We have been many tropical places, St. John has definitely become our NUMBER 1. We rented two Jeeps from Courtesy and were very happy with our service. I would have loved to have a vacuum at the villa to clean up more, that is about the only thing I felt was missing. The people are very friendly and were appreciative of our visit. The only negative/would have done different things that I will mention (not related to the villa) are: a guy at the ferry dock in St Thomas was extremely rude and tried to make us pay him directly for our baggage after we had already purchased our luggage tags. We tip, BUT when you demand that we pay you per baggage the same amount that we just paid the cashier and call me names, I will not tolerate it. He needs to go!! I would have ordered groceries to have them at the villa upon arrival, but that service was not available when we traveled. We also lost power for 24 hours. We used the grill, it was totally fine, but candles would have been nice to have handy. Thank you to Viky and the Wards. Our stay was amazing!!!!
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Ray V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert M., Estero, FL

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

The Perfect Vacation

This home was everything we hoped it would be. Perfect privacy for our group of 8, with 4 grown kids and 4 parents. The house had everything we needed, including beach chairs and snorkel gear. The pool, spa, and views were fabulous. The location was perfect with just a short drive to Cruz Bay and complete private views of the hills and ocean overlooking the preserve area. Trail to the beach was rugged (especially at the top) but nice. The Reef Bay beach did not compare to the north shore beaches, but we expected this. Once you swam past the waves there were interesting reefs to the right, by the rocks. We all enjoyed every moment of our stay and would definately return.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

David G.

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

St John’s Villa

Stunning Villa….stayed 10 days with my family of 8. Views were breathtaking unobstructed oceanfront and property was everything and more then is covered on the listing.
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth K.

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

Great Stay!

We had a fabulous time staying here. Property managers were a great help with ideas for what to do on the island and getting us from the ferry. The layout of the house worked perfectly for our family. Loved having the pool and hot tub when we were not at the beach! The quiet area was lovely and perfect for star gazing! Thanks for making this an amazing trip!!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cole D.

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

Perfect St. John experience

The property is even better than expected from the photographs and description. It is far enough from town to feel secluded but close enough for an easy drive in for dinner and fun. The property is clean and easy to use. The private beach is a short and easy walk. We can't say enough and will stay here every time in St. John if available.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Laura O.

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

Easy walk to private beach and reef!

I brought my family of 8 for Christmas week. We were apprehensive because the rental is relatively far from town but that turned out to be inconsequential - 15 min to town, 20-25 to any beach and coral bay.. This 4 bedroom home has a spectacular southeastern view and direct (but steep) access to a beautiful beach with a lively and easily accessible coral reef! Perfect for adventurous/active families. The home is very private and very comfortable in this climate of indoor/ outdoor living. The hot tub was a dream.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021

About the host

Hosted by Jonathan Ward, MD

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We are grateful and would like to share this family vacation paradise!

Why they chose this property

Please see the reviews....privacy, comfort, secluded beach, wildlife.

What makes this property unique

A touch of Thailand in the Caribbean.
All the comforts of a new home, plus some!
Excellent hiking right out the door.
The best surfing and some of the best snorkeling and lobstering on the island.
Beachcombing, bird watching and bonefishing.
Friendly concierge on island to arrange day trips, massage, catering, grocery
shopping, driver, babysitting.
Photovoltaics and other 'green' features
The spirit on the island has recovered well, the beaches and trails beautiful and most services up and running. The Island and people will welcome you and appreciate the business! Expect some minor inconveniences and then you will be pleasantly surprised by the hospitality.

Languages:

English, German