privacy and views of a villa at the cost of a cottage
Stonegarden Cottage |
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privacy and views of a villa at the cost of a cottage |
Stonegarden Cottage nestles within a shady, tropical
forest, high up the steep slopes of St. John's Bordeaux Mountain. At the
foot of the mountain lies picturesque Coral Bay harbor; beyond unfolds
a panorama of peninsulas, islands, beaches and glowing turquoise channels
that run east as far as Virgin Gorda and the Anegada Passage. This is
the view Islands Magazine chose as the top spot in the world to watch
the sunrise of the new millennium. We offer high-speed internet access. |
There is also a Queen sofa bed on the upper level to accomodate a third couple or children. Kid-sized air mattress available upon request. |
Accomodation Options:
The Upper and Lower Levels can be rented together or separately, accomodating up to six guests. The two levels are connected by a gated outside staircase, with separate parking and access for privacy. |
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The best of St. John's natural beauty and
astonishing biodiversity lies on-site at your doorstep. A trellised archway
of hanging tropical flowers greets you as you enter and walk down a short
stone stairway to the front door. The large (2/3 acre) hillside property
is an ecological wonderland that invites wandering - beautiful hand-crafted
stone paths and trails on several different levels lead you through the
lush hardwood foliage of Guavaberry Woods, where picturesque and unique
ponds and gardens of orchids, frangipani, hibiscus and bouganvilla delight
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Birdwatching opportunities abound -- the red-tailed
hawks that soar past close enough to see the barred markings on their
backs, the blazing green crest of the hummingbirds, the yellow-breasted
bananaquits known for their love of sugar. The sounds of the island
forest surround the visitor throughout the day, from the soft cooing
of the turtle doves in the morning to the sweet chirruping of the little
green "Coqui" frogs at day's end. |
Handcrafted stone bench, a resting spot in Guavaberry Woods |
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Steady tradewinds, an easterly view and the lush surrounding forest make Stonegarden Cottage a comfortable tropical getaway year-round -- cool, quiet and peaceful. After a day on blazing white sand beaches or out on the glittering sea, it is delightful to return up the mountain to your forest retreat, savor a frozen drink while enjoying the view or gaze into a lily pond while hearing the breeze rustle the treetops. |
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 Fabulous View from Dining Deck of Coral Bay and the BVI's |
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Sailing, snorkeling, scuba-diving and beachcombing are all just minutes
from this beautiful mountain cottage, with its spectacular island view
and cooling trade winds. The house is easily accessible without 4-wheel
drive via a smooth new concrete road, and is convenient to the restaurants
and shops of Coral Bay (two minutes), beautiful Salt Pond Beach (10
minutes) and the unsurpassed North Shore beaches of the Virgin Islands
National Park (15 minutes). |
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| " Our visit to Stonegarden Cottage was 10 times better than we ever expected. It was truly wonderful !!!!! You had everything anyone could want and we were greeted and made to feel right at home right away...We covered the island during our week and you truly have the best view of anyone!!...Thank you again for a wonderful vacation in paradise." -- Jane from Lexington, KY (contact her at janelange4@insightbb.com) |
" The house surpassed our expectations in its location, comfort, tasteful decorating, kitchen facilities and luxurious bathrooms. The view was spectacular!... We loved sitting out on the deck sipping our coffee in the morning and wine in the evening while looking over the bays and faraway islands....We are already thinking about how and when we can return and we will certainly recommend your cottage for anyone we know who heads your way!" -- Anne from Iowa City, IA (contact her at spencer@inav.net) |
" We thought your place was very clean, comfy, and well-equipped. We stayed downstairs for the first week and then we were upstairs so we got to see the whole place!...The paths and gardens around the house were very enjoyable. We would definitely contact you again to stay at Stonegarden the next time we come to St. John. The view was breathtaking! " -- Stephanie from Southborough, MA (contact her at Sjross36@aol.com) |
" We had a wonderful experience at Stonegarden Cottage. This was our fourth week long stay on St. John. Each time we stayed at different houses. For a smaller house for only two people yours was the best yet when we considered location, ease of accessiblility and amenities. We absolutely loved the bathrooms! The house was incredibly well equipped and comfortable...We will definitely consider using your cottage again." -- Becky from Naperville, IL (contact her at becky_musch@ipsd.org) |
" The house was much more than we expected. Your attention to details made us feel that we were a guest in your home. The cottage was very clean and attended to upon arrival. It made for a most enjoyable experience from the moment that we walked into Stonegarden...Like the house, the grounds were much more than we expected. It was a pleasure to walk the paths and sit in the shade reading. The detail in the gardens again points to the specialness of the compound...We will be back, and I intend to recommend others to you!" -- Dennis from Shreveport, LA (contact him at dlower@biomed.org) |
" We loved your cottage!! Everything was perfect...We have been to other islands and we always rent a house, yours was by far the best!! We loved the grounds, the house itself is very comfortable, you provided us with everything we needed. We have no complaints, and we would rent from you again in a NEW YORK minute...We have friends that are interested in going to St John and we would recommend you highly. -- Mercedes from Lawrence, MA (contact her at m.spindler@comcast.net) |
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