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Casa YaYa boasts stunning views, indoor/outdoor living and the perfect location!

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Casa YaYa's view from the deck.
Pool deck with all new Polywood furniture.
New, oversized sectional in the great room for streaming or game night.
View of Coral Bay from your private pool.
Dining room and kitchen.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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St John, St John
  • Virgin Islands National Park
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Cinnamon Bay Beach
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Trunk Bay
    ‪29 min drive‬
  • West End (TOV-West End Seaplane Base)
    ‪258 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

King Suite 1

1 King Bed

King Suite 2

1 King Bed

Loft bedroom with bunks (sleeps 6)

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4 Single Beds and 1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Casa YaYa boasts stunning views, indoor/outdoor living and the perfect location!

Look no further than Casa YaYa for your perfect St. John retreat. The moment you enter, the view will take your breath away. Casa YaYa boasts one of the prettiest views on the island. Located on the western hillside overlooking beautiful Coral Bay, we’re located in a quiet area with wonderful breezes and full sun until mid to late afternoon. If privacy is what you desire, this is the villa for you.

If you ever decide to come inside, the comfort and décor will envelop you and have you feeling relaxed and rejuvenated. This one level villa is unique for its large 10-foot-high openings along the entire east side allowing beautiful sunshine and cooling breezes to invade the villa. The view from each room is unparalleled. It boasts a large great room and kitchen. The two master bedrooms are located on opposite sides of the great room for maximum privacy. Each air-conditioned master bedroom features a king-sized bed and affords the same spectacular view as the great room. Both bathrooms have outdoor showers that are highly desired in this tropical climate.

The roomy loft is open to the great room during the day but has a room-dividing curtain that you can close at night to enhance privacy and allow the AC to keep the loft nice and cool. There are two bunk beds (twin over twin w/ a twin trundle, and a twin over full) allowing up to 6 to sleep in total AC comfort. Please note: the loft is accessed by a barn-style ladder not a staircase and is not recommended for younger children or older adults. This set-up makes Casa YaYa perfect for two families.

Enjoy the privacy that this villa has to offer while lounging in the crystal blue waters of the 20x12x5 pool. Sunbathe on the spacious sun deck. All of this is possible as you take in the view of Coral Bay, Tortola and the Sir Francis Drake Passage to Virgin Gorda. Don't forget to watch the sunrise and moonrise which are visible from every room in the house.

Casa YaYa has a gated driveway, beyond which offers a garden rich with native plants and many different species of palm trees.

Located in Coral Bay, where many of the locals choose to live, we are in close proximity to comfortable island dining whether you are looking for the very casual to more upscale. Situated perfectly between the quieter eastern beaches and the world-famous north shore beaches, Casa YaYa is only minutes from each. Hiking trails abound and are also only minutes away. A night out in Cruz Bay, dining and shopping, is just a short (but curvy) 25-minute drive on island roads where speeds are rarely over 20 miles per hour. The island is two-thirds National Park land and therefore protected from over-development.

Completely rebuilt and refurnished following hurricanes Irma and Maria in 2017, Casa YaYa is one of the nicest properties on the island located in one of the best spots.

Casa YaYa will not disappoint and will leave you dreaming of your return!

We now offer a rental truck as well for an additional fee. A custom-built Toyota Tundra with 4WD and an automatic transmission offers seating for up to 6 in the interior and another four seats in the bed of the truck. These seats are bolted to the frame, have seat belts and a covered canopy overhead. This is the perfect beach vehicle for St. John and allows passengers to fully embrace our warm climate and incredible views. Let us know if you are interested in booking our truck (separate contract and payment).

Our on-Island Coordinator and Staff will ensure that your stay is comfortable and that your needs are met.

**ALL RATES ARE BASED ON FOUR PERSONS. THERE IS A FEE OF $25/PER NIGHT/PER ADDITIONAL GUESTS.

No refunds will be issued after 30 days prior to your arrival day. You may receive a full refund if you cancel 60+ days from the start of your reservation. You may receive a 50% refund if you cancel between 60 and 30 days out from the start of your reservation.

Property manager

Jeff and Maria Walter
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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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

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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

St. John

Located in Lower Carolina, a neighbourhood in St. John, this villa is in the mountains and near the beach. 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.
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St John, St John

What's nearby

  • Virgin Islands National Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Maho Beach - 10 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Cinnamon Bay - 16 min drive - 6.0 km
  • Cinnamon Bay Beach - 21 min drive - 8.2 km
  • Trunk Bay - 29 min drive - 8.3 km

Getting around

  • St. Thomas (SPB-St. Thomas Seaplane Base) - 77 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Skinny Legs - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Windmill Bar - ‬20 min drive
  • 1748 Restaurant
  • ‪Greengo’s - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪Sun Dog Cafe - ‬25 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Casa YaYa boasts stunning views, indoor/outdoor living and the perfect location! have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Casa YaYa boasts stunning views, indoor/outdoor living and the perfect location! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Where is Casa YaYa boasts stunning views, indoor/outdoor living and the perfect location! located?

Located in Lower Carolina, this villa is 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Virgin Islands National Park and within 3 miles (5 km) of Virgin Islands Coral Reef National Monument and Johnson Bay. Ajax Peak and Little Lameshur Bay are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Grace Lee H.

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

Views as advertised---the perfect location

Casa YaYa was just the right speed for our family, which loves privacy and relaxation on vacation. We picked the house for its location and view, both of which were as good as advertised. We all spent as much time as possible out on the deck, and more than one nap was taken in the rope hammocks during afternoon siesta time. At this time of year (April), the breezes were cool and wonderful. The only thing folks need to be aware of is that the loft is not a sleeping option for young kids. Our 5yo (who is very brave for her age) was too afraid of the ladder to make the ascent, and even our 11yo refused to do it more than once. But they both loved the house, and we are definitely planning to go back.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

John M.

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

Magical Trip

Family of six (two kids, parents, and grandparents) had a special week in paradise. The house was as advertised and the location and amenities were great. The quiet side of the island still has some great restaurants, grocery stores, and plenty of hikes. Miss that view and can’t wait to come back someday!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin L.

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

A great week on St. John

We greatly enjoyed our week on St. John, the stay in Casa YaYa, and the additional rental of their truck. The home was as advertised...very clean, in great shape, and awesome views from high on the hillside above Coral Bay. Everything worked, having chairs, snorkel gear, and coolers avaiable was a big help as were the washer/dryer. While we did use the pool, our only mild complaint was it was too cold to stay in.for long. Otherwise, we enjoyed St. John a ton, went to many beaches, saw lots of fish, turtles, rays, even a barracuda! Will be back again...
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eliot K.

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

Paradise!

This property has million-dollar views. They are breathtaking. We were pinching ourselves every time we took in the scenery. The villa itself is comfortable and cozy with all supplies/equip needed for the kitchen, including spices. The bedrooms are beautiful and cozy and the a/c was so nice. It was wonderful to have a washer and dryer. The showers are semi-outdoors; they have 4 walls but the top half above head is open air yet covered with roof. Showers were amazing with the tradewinds blowing in! We made friends with a cute lizard who lives on one of the shower lights:) It was a very quiet location and we loved waking up for magnificent sunrises every morning while listening to the roosters, goats, and donkeys! The pool was perfect and my son loved swimming every evening. The flora and fauna along the driveway and backyard are beautiful and we watched hummingbirds every day. We love the Coral Bay side of the island as it is more laid-back and quiet but just a 15-20 min drive to North Shore beaches and 20-25 to Cruz Bay (beautiful drive too!). As others have said, the road and driveway are a little precarious at first, but do it once and it’s easy! Communication with the hosts was flawless and we were even allowed graciously to check in early, as the previous people had checked out very early. We really appreciated this! We already miss Casa Yaya!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margaret W.

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Beautiful stay in paradise

Great house, location and hosts. Thank you so much Jeff and Maria. We can’t wait to return.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tara S.

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

Casa Ya Ya

We had an amazing stay at Casa YaYa!! It was such a great location just up the hill from two fantastic spots ( Johnny Lime and Skinny Legs)! The property had everything you could need!! The pool and deck had amazing views!! Perfect family vacation!
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lori M.

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Fabulous house, location and host!

We’ve been to STJ many times over the years. Took another couple with us for this trip. Cannot say enough good things about the house. It was perfect for the four of us. Had everything we needed and then some. Our hosts pretty much thought of everything and were highly responsive. We had beautiful views and sunrises. Also got to enjoy beautiful starry nights. Coral Bay is the quieter side of the island which is exactly what we like. We will definitely return to Casa Yaya
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathy W.

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Absolute Paradise!

First time staying in Coral Bay and won't be our last! Love the views, restaurants and stores - such a great community feel. We also couldn't have been happier with Casa YaYa, what a beautiful property that had everything you could ask for. Only problem is that between the pool & the views, you didn't want to leave the house, but we did - so many beautiful beaches and great hikes to enjoy. Thank you Jeff & Maria for sharing your piece of paradise with us.
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judy P.

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Stunning replicated views enjoyed on large comfortable deck.

Views just as represented. Expansive deck with pool.Comfortable king rooms / en-suite bath rooms.Need filtered water for drinking water (common for island).Loft too steep ladder for small kids. Fine for 10 years or so. If you trust kids with climbing a high dive ladder, then they are fine for here.Make sure you rent an SUV for rough road clearance. Highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

TJ O.

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Casa Ya Ya - so hard to leave!

We took the family for our first USVI stay. Kids ages 10 and 6. This property delivered the ideal experience for our group. We loved the location, away from crowds and noise, yet close to conveniences like groceries and restaurants. We loved the private pool and beautiful patio for stargazing and enjoying the views of coral bay. One of the best stocked kitchens we have seen in a rental helped produce some home cooked meals to remember too! Would definitely book here again if back in St John.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Austin H.

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10/10!

Couldn't recommend Casa YaYa more highly!
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas H.

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Comfy + Incredible Views

Casa Yaya is the perfect place to stay on St. John. Comfortable, clean, peaceful, has an awesome pool and some of the best views on the island. We will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brook C.

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Excellent

We had an amazing time at the beautiful Casa YaYa! The view was incredible, especially with the full moon. The location was perfect for a more quiet getaway. We met some wonderful people at the local spots. Made it to Miss Lucy’s Thursday night for the live music and was such a blast! Highly recommend to future guests. Jeff and Maria were wonderful and were very quick to respond and inform us on a few road issues. Will be returning in the future when we visit our daughters in the islands!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian M.

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Stunning views highlight perfect vacay home

First, the views are amazing. Rising with sun or laying down at night is a complete sensory experience when you are outside. The roosters crowing in the morning or the frogs singing to the moon complement what is perfect tropical island vista. The inside of the house is comfortable, clean, and has all the household items you need when traveling this far away. The laundry machines helped make sure the family could pack light. Gated entrance completes the feel of returning to an oasis. Family is already asking when we can go back to Casa YaYa!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lauren H.

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Amazing vacation

We spent 5 wonderful days at Casa Yaya with our friends and their family from college. We had kids ranging from 3-10 with us. They absolutely loved the pool, and the view had to be one of the best on the island. We definitely recommend renting the truck as well. It was so nice for all 9 of us to be able to fit in one vehicle. Jeff was very responsive with questions we had and coordinating our arrival and departure. This vacation was one for the books and one that our kids will remember forever!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher G.

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

Love This Property!

The first thing you will notice is the fantastic view of Coral Bay, but there is so much more to love about Casa Ya Ya. The proximity to restaurants and stores, the patio and pool, the kitchen with every appliance/accessory you need...I could go on and on. The owners and the on-island crew are helpful and available whenever you need something. This was our second time at this property and we can't wait to come back.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matt L.

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Excellent stay

Great property with an amazing view! Host was very communicative and helpful in making our stay in St. John memorable.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ben D.

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Fantastic stay perfect location

Casa Yaya is a villa located just up the hill from Love City Market making daily shopping needs quick and easy. On island property support is amazing. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah O.

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Perfect!

Amazing!! Helpful information with relevant updates. The truck was great. Clean and had everything we needed. Beautiful!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter F.

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Peaceful

Peacefull
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chad O.

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Better than great!

Fantastic views. Adventurous. Quiet and Relaxing. Great island food. Adrenaline filled island driving in 2nd gear😁. Amazing free snorkeling and beaches. One wish we all could keep a secret for as long as possible. Ha! Two masters with outdoors showers were fitting. A/C in the bedrooms was a luxury. Pool with maybe the best view in the island. Massive sun deck. All the amenities you need. Definitely rent a jeep or the yaya truck. Only thing I would caution is the loft ladder setup is probably good for 8yrs and older. Probably not something a 5 yr old would use. But once in the loft it’s a great space for kids/teens. And also has the A/C. My kids were all 10 or older so it was fine.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Becca R.

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

Fantastic House!

We had the very best week at Casa YaYa. The pictures truly do not do it justice. The house itself is clean, comfortable and very well stocked with everything from kitchen items to beach toys. The outside area is also great -gorgeous pool, very comfortable outdoor furniture and million dollar views. Jeff, the owner, was very responsive as well. The only thing that was a bit of a challenge was the loft- it’s definitely a very steep ladder and then hopping over the opening to the loft at the top. We made it work with the two downstairs bedrooms just fine, but if that’s not an option for your group it’s just something to keep in mind, but in no way diminished our week. Would absolutely recommend a stay at Casa Yaya!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura F.

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Paradise

This home and view is even more amazing than the pictures ! Casa YaYa is truly a taste of paradise. The home was immaculate, and very well stocked in the bathrooms, and kitchen. Jeff did an amazing job of making sure everything was taken care of for us, and gave us many helpful suggestions during the time we were there as far as the best beaches to go to (since it was a little bit windy), the best restaurants near the airport, and sites to see. We will definitely be back !
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Clare C.

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Stunning Views and Great Locale

Upon arriving you will be blown away by the views. Our group consisted of three generations which included a one-year old. The house was well-outfitted and safe. Loved the laundry out back and shed with beach chairs and tons of snorkel gear. Owner super responsive and helpful- especially in getting the tv up and running for the Superbowl!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jami W.

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Unbelievably Gorgeous

We had such a lovely week. The view from every room plus the balcony…the house had everything we could possibly need. We cooked nearly every meal and have no complaints about the equipment including grill, knives, even a steamer for our veggies. House had all the beach equipment including snorkel gear. The market at the bottom of the hill had better, fresher groceries than anywhere else on the island. Couch was comfortable for our nightly family movie- that is also rare in VRBO stays. Beds were comfortable. Air conditioning worked great. I did yoga every morning on the deck. Communication with hosts and management was perfect. Would recommend this amazing house to everyone. (Maybe not small children as the pool is open and the loft is up a steep ladder) But perfect for our family. Hope to return!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

About the host

Hosted by Jeff and Maria Walter

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We are long-time St. John travelers who finally realized our dream and purchased our dream vacation home. While we love exploring the various parts of the world, we always find our way back to this little island paradise. We love sharing this special place with others and are confident you will love St. John and Casa YaYa as much as we do.

Why they chose this property

Peace and privacy. You will feel at ease on the pool deck and throughout the house, listening to the birds during the day and tree frogs at night and having total privacy from neighbors etc. The neighborhood is very small and the houses are positioned in a way that you (or they) don't have any direct line of sight. And being positioned on the top of the hill gives truly incredible views to the east.

What makes this property unique

The best of both worlds. Coral Bay offers better views and a much slower, quieter vibe than bustling Cruz Bay. But we are still close to the world-class beaches and have great dining options in Coral Bay (and 3 grocery stores!). But without the congestion headaches of Cruz Bay (parking, traffic, loud music etc.). Casa YaYa offers easy access to all that you want but still delivers on the "get away from it all" objective of a tropical beach vacation.

Languages:

English

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They consistently provide great experiences for their guests