Sugarview Villa Cottage: Coral Bay, Ocean View

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2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4109.3 sq m

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Parking available
Dryer
Washer
Pet-friendly
Barbecue grill
Kitchen

Explore the area

St John, St John

Virgin Islands National Park
‪14 min walk‬
Cinnamon Bay Beach
‪21 min drive‬
Trunk Bay
‪27 min drive‬
West End (TOV-West End Seaplane Base)
‪269 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

About this property

Welcome to Sugarview Villa's Cottage! Nestled high in the private hills adjacent to the national park, this lovely cottage is a one-of-a-kind find, with lush Caribbean landscaping, gated entry and private balcony. Perfect for an adventurous getaway. Hop in your jeeps- come and explore the Coral Bay side of St. John. Enjoy a private retreat, relax and take in the sweeping views of Hurricane Hole & the British Virgin Islands. Ideal for family. Short drive to Skinny legs, Coral Bay center and to the world-famous palm lined sandy beaches, scenic vistas, water sports and hiking trails.

*This booking is for JUST the Cottage only (Smaller home, WITHOUT pool - as seen on aerial view)- Please let us know if you are interested in renting the mainhouse or both properties.

Property manager

Matt Rauh

Languages

English

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 9 kg per pet (limit one pet total)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

St. John

Located in St. John, this holiday home is in a rural area. 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.

St John, St John

What's nearby

Virgin Islands National Park - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
Johnson Bay - 4 min drive - 4.2 km
Maho Beach - 13 min drive - 7.1 km
Cinnamon Bay Beach - 21 min drive - 8.3 km
Trunk Bay - 27 min drive - 13.6 km

Getting around

St. Thomas (SPB-St. Thomas Seaplane Base) - 84 min drive

Restaurants

Omar’s Dockside
‪Skinny Legs - ‬17 min walk
‪The Windmill Bar - ‬24 min drive
1748 Restaurant
‪Greengo’s - ‬29 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Sugarview Villa Cottage: Coral Bay, Ocean View pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Sugarview Villa Cottage: Coral Bay, Ocean View?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sugarview Villa Cottage: Coral Bay, Ocean View?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Sugarview Villa Cottage: Coral Bay, Ocean View located?

Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Virgin Islands Coral Reef National Monument and Virgin Islands National Park. Ajax Peak and Waterlemon Cay are also within 3 miles (5 km).

9.8

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Michael Q.

19 March 2025

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

Getaway

This is the second year in a row that we have stayed at Sugarview and enjoyed our stay just as much. Kitchen is well stocked. View is spectacular! Communication with host and property manager was seem less.

Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie R.

1 March 2025

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

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mara D.

23 February 2025

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

Great place with great views

We had a lovely stay in the cottage for our honeymoon! It's a great property with incredible views and the stars at night are amazing. The kitchen is well equipped and we were super happy to see the air fryer! This is a super convenient location to stay. Definitely try out the Pink Corner if it's open. The check-in process was a little bumpy as we had to wait extra time for a greeter to meet us (not her fault - road was blocked). I think we would have been fine with just a self check-in since the door has a passcode lock and the villa's easy to find. Additionally, note that if there is a family in the larger villa next door you will hear children playing in the pool, so it's not as secluded/peaceful depending on who is in the house next door. It's still a lovely space, very clean, with an incredible balcony view and comfy accommodations!

Stayed 13 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel D.

29 January 2025

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

Compact cottage with fantastc view

It's our second time staying here and hopefully we will be able to return again. We love staying on the quiet East end of St John and rarely return to Cruz Bay until it's time to leave. Rented some paddle boards for the week this time and explored all the small bays you can see from the deck. The kitchen is well equiped and we used the grill almost every night. Fresh fish for sale at the Calabash market was a plus.

Stayed 11 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Michele C.

22 November 2024

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

Disliked: Communication

Nice Cottage, But Poor Communication and No Internet

The cottage was nice, clean, and a good place to rest at night. However, it’s not really a place to hang out, as there weren’t any lounges on the deck. That wasn’t an issue for us since we headed to the beaches daily. We did notice a musty smell in the house, particularly in the bathroom and near the washing machine, which made me wonder if it was coming from the towels. The mustiness was also noticeable on the deck. The biggest issue, and the reason for the reduced rating, was the lack of functional internet. Although the internet worked for the TVs, it was unusable for anything else. It was clearly not a provider issue. The property manager was unresponsive, and even after contacting the owner, the issue was not resolved during our stay. With no cell service in the area, this was especially frustrating. For example, we were unable to rebook a boat day after a cancellation and couldn’t log in for work in the evenings as planned. A simple reboot of the router likely would have fixed the issue, but no one came out to assist. To add to the frustration, we noticed an alarm going off in the main house (possibly a smoke detector) and alerted the property manager but received no response. There was also no cooler included which we noticed while property manager was still there. She was unable to find it. Overall, while the cottage itself was pleasant, the lack of internet, poor communication from the property manager, and unresolved issues significantly impacted our experienc

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Claudiu N.

4 September 2024

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

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hisayo F.

16 July 2024

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

Perfect family vacation!

We stayed at Sugarview Cottage for 10 days for our family vacation. From the booking to check out, everything was smooth and hustle free. The owner Matt was very quick to respond to my question, and the property manager Leo was extremely helpful during the stay. The house was beautiful and very clean and had everything we needed for the stay including the snorkeling masks/fins, cooler, and beach chairs. The house was located on a very quiet and private hill, yet close to the restaurant and super market. The view from the balcony was simply amazing. We love being the East end of the island, being away from the business. We also loved the beaches here as it was very quiet and rarely see many people. Besides, any beaches on STJ are easy drive from the house, so we explored almost all every day very easily. We would love to come back soon!

Stayed 11 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen W.

4 May 2024

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

Perfect Getaway

Sugarview was the perfect villa for us! Situated on the quiet side of the island, we enjoyed outstanding views, beautiful night sky’s and privacy. The house was wonderfully equipped with beach chairs, snorkeling gear, back pack cooler. Everything that we needed for a comfortable stay was provided. Secluded location but close to restaurants, beaches and boat charters. Cruz Bay was only a 25 minute drive. We will be back! Karen & Art

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda C.

7 April 2024

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

Family trip

As a wonderful rental in every way. Great views, comfortable sleeping accommodations, and a kitchen that was fully stocked with dinnerware, cookware, and incidentals like spices, mustard, coffee filters, etc The people managing the property were extremely helpful and responded almost immediately to every inquiry.

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Erinn J.

5 April 2024

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

Just as Pictured - except the mildew

The Sugarvirw Cottage was just as pictured- in fact some of our pictures of the view look better than what’s shown on the listing. Communication and information was good as well. However, be warned that if you are allergic/sensitive to mildew or mold, this is not the house for you. The AC does not run enough to keep the strong odor of mildew down. I had significant allergy problems at the house because of this.

Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Audra C.

24 March 2024

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

Absolutely beautiful!

The place was amazing! Clean, beautiful views, had everything we needed! Coffee was a great touch.

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly J.

15 March 2024

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

Perfect retreat!

Sugarview cottage was exactly what we were looking for - beautiful views (amazing sunrise, dark sky full of stars, lush greens and blue water) and so quiet and peaceful! The cottage itself was comfortable, clean, and stocked with needed supplies plus! This was our 2nd time in USVI and truly enjoyed staying here in Coral Bay.

Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael Q.

20 February 2024

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

Idyllic island retreat

Clean, cute and comfortable cottage! We loved sitting in the deck in the late afternoon with cocktails while looking out at peaceful Hurricane Hole after a day spent snorkeling at the beaches in Coral Bay or the North Shore. The kitchen was well stocked so we made dinner 5 of 7 nights with grilled fresh fish and fresh veggies from the Calabash Market. We enjoyed nightly stargazing on the deck and even a visit from a herd of donkeys it was a perfect retreat for a couple.

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shana A.

13 February 2024

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

Wonderful Stay!

Our first time in St. John and we could not have been happier. The house, location, communication were all superb! Would highly recommend!

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rich F.

4 February 2024

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

Clear Starry Nights

Great property. It is as described. Location is great if you like quiet seclusion. There is very little light pollution, so the night sky is spectacular. I’ve never seen so many bright stars. There is no noise either. So quiet and peaceful. The sunrises were spectacular. We visited Coral Bay restaurants and we drove across to Cruz Bay too. Nothing is too far away. This is a good location to explore the entire island.

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hank R.

10 January 2024

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

Top notch!

Wonderful property, impeccably maintained. Fantastic view, very dark at night, no light pollution, wonderful for viewing stars. Property manager Drew excellent with communication. We will be staying here again.

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Molly W.

14 December 2023

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

Wonderful stay

We had a wonderful stay at the villa. The views are amazing and great to wake up to every morning. The house is nicely equipped with all that you need for a comfortable stay. Would highly recommend to anyone looking for a nice quiet stay close to Coral Bay.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Regina A.

4 September 2023

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

Awesome view

Absolutely breathtaking. Very well stocked and equipped with everything you need ro prepare a meal. Felt very welcome form the moment we opened the door. Highly recommended this property ti others. Thanks to Drew for leading us up the hill

Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dustin F.

14 June 2023

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

Secluded getaway

Beautiful property. Perfect for family of 4. Secluded, but close enough to all the amenities.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

colleen d.

28 May 2023

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

Gorgeous view from balcony

House is in perfect condition and almost everything is new. Balcony was private and quiet. No one was staying at nearby house on property. The view from the balcony was mostly ocean and National Forest. Truly beautiful. Easy to access from Coral Bay in jeep. Grocery stores nearby. We would happily return.

Stayed 8 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erica P.

7 April 2023

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

Coral Bay Jewel!

This property was the perfect spot for the two of us to enjoy the peace and quiet of Coral Bay. The cottage was stocked with every amenity without feeling cluttered. Snorkeling masks and fins were even provided! The large shower was so nice after a long day of sand and sun. And the VIEW! Breathtaking every single day. The grounds around the property were beautiful as well; local flowers and plants filled the walkways and felt like paradise every time we stepped out of the door. Cannot recommend this property enough. Joice met us in town so we could follow her up the hill. She was a wealth of knowledge and so bubbly. We loved having that greeting. 12/10.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Josh O., Shawnee, KS USA

31 March 2023

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

The best VRBO option on St. John

This place was truly amazing. Everything about the property and hosts were top notch. They thought of every detail to make sure you had a comfortable stay. The couple items we forgot, they had! The setting is beautiful, the pictures on the listing do the view no justice. It is in a perfect location, a bit up the road from Coral Bay, but just a few minutes from everything. Comfortable beds, laundry, fully stocked kitchen, modern updates. It couldn’t have been any better. If you’re thinking about it… just do it… you won’t regret it.

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca M.

21 February 2023

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

Perfect get away

Perfect location to coral bay. Beautiful views fully stocked kitchen and having beach supplies was perfect for our day at trunk bay and Maho. Audrianna the property manager was super helpful, friendly and welcoming. Would absolutely recommend.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael T.

13 February 2023

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

Fantastic view

Very nice property would recommend to friends . Matt was very helpful

Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy W.

2 February 2023

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

Perfection

Sugar View Cottage was everything we hoped for and more! Our host gave us wonderful instructions on how to find the cottage and when we arrived, we were blown away by the spaciousness, the cleanliness and the VIEW!!! The kitchen was stocked with anything you might need to make a meal - minus the food. The bathroom was perfect too. Each room was comfortable and in the closets we found beach chairs and snorkling gear. One evening, after arriving home, the automatic front door lock got caught in a cycle of unlocking and locking again...so we contacted the caretaker who came over immediately to fix the lock. Couldn't have asked for anything more. I don't travel a ton, and I'm always nervous that I'm not going to get what I'm promised, but Sugar View was indeed perfect in every way. It helped make this vacation the BEST vacation my sons and I have ever taken. (we all agreed!)

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

About the host

Hosted by Matt Rauh

We fell in love with the beauty of St John on our first visit and purchased this beautiful house shortly after. We wanted to share this incredible beauty with others! We have made great effort to fully stocked the house with every item you will need to enjoy your time on St John.

Why they chose this property

We fell in love with this property because of beautiful views of Hurrican Hole, the peaceful Cruz Bay, the proximity to the national park (adjacent to property), wildlife (donkeys, goats, and deer are regular visitors), and its proximity to the great beaches of St John. This house will mesmerize you with the view and give you all the comforts of home.

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