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The Gallery Has a Hammock, Bistro Table and Chairs, teak lounge chairs
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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
privateer bay, east end quarter
  • Virgin Islands National Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Cinnamon Bay Beach
    ‪36 min drive‬
  • Trunk Bay
    ‪45 min drive‬
  • West End (TOV-West End Seaplane Base)
    ‪344 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Convertible bed(s)

1 Double Futon and 1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Beautiful - Private - Romantic - Waterfront - Escape

Stoney Bay Beach House is a one bedroom, one bath masonry house with a 60 foot long covered gallery, located in privateer bay estates nestled on it's own private beach. The house is close to the ocean and facing directly east taking advantage of the trade winds to keep the house nice and cool, and is one of the least" buggiest" locations on St John. The house is the only one in Stony Bay, part of Privateer Bay, so the only neighbors you will be able to see will be on the BVI,s!
You will have no noise from cars, trucks, construction, dogs, roosters or people from this incredible location.
The living room/dining room has beautiful soaring 18' cypress ceilings, with comfortable upscale furniture. You can enjoy watching the sunrise over Norman Island (aka Treasure Island) and the Caribbean sea from the comfort of your pillow top bed. The gallery is very close to the water and has a hammock , lounge chairs, Adirondack chairs and a table with 4 chairs for outdoor dining. The kitchen has all the amenities including a dishwasher and front loading washer and dryer. There is a coral reef right in front of the house to Privateer Bay for endless underwater exploring.
If privacy, seclusion and nature are what your looking for this location is like no other.
A 4wd is necessary for this house and many places on STJ. A 2dr 4wd jeep is best and renting on STJ is recommended because if there is a issue with a vehicle help will be nearby. ATT is the best cell service in most locations.
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Property manager

Bob Moseley
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Beach view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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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
please no smoking please try to conserve water

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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

St. John

Located in St. John, this holiday home is on 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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privateer bay, east end quarter

What's nearby

  • Virgin Islands National Park - 4 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Johnson Bay - 24 min drive - 11.4 km
  • Maho Beach - 34 min drive - 13.2 km
  • Cinnamon Bay Beach - 36 min drive - 14.5 km
  • Trunk Bay - 45 min drive - 19.8 km

Getting around

  • St. Thomas (SPB-St. Thomas Seaplane Base) - 99 min drive

Restaurants

  • Omar’s Dockside
  • The Willy T
  • Pirates Bight
  • ‪Skinny Legs - ‬20 min drive
  • De Loose Mongoose

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful - Private - Romantic - Waterfront - Escape pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Beautiful - Private - Romantic - Waterfront - Escape?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful - Private - Romantic - Waterfront - Escape?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful - Private - Romantic - Waterfront - Escape located?

Nestled on the beach, this St. John holiday home is steps from Privateer Bay and 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Virgin Islands National Park. Hansen Bay Beach and Virgin Islands Coral Reef National Monument are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 179 out of 188 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 188 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 188 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Margie M.

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

What a beautiful place!

This place is perfect for couples who enjoy time together in a beautiful, remote setting with no distractions. First time to the island for our 30th anniversary celebration!
Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul S.

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

Great Owner

Our time on the East End of St. John was beautiful, eventful, and adventurous. I especially want to thank Bob for his responsiveness and kindness. He was a great host.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debra S.

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

Peaceful surroundings

This is our second time visiting Stony Bay house.The house is set up with beautiful views of the water allowing for a beautiful sunrise and sunset.Has everything needed for a great vacation.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sherry and Erich H.

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

5 stars all the way around

Truly an amazing property. We very much appreciate staying here. The view and location are unbelievable. Spending time on the deck is wonderful. They had family games and DVD's etc for evenings after the sun goes down. And there's a wonderful snorkel beach 6min away (Hansen beach). Enjoy!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Grayson P.

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

Amazing site

What a spectacular location. We have stayed in some pretty amazing places before, Hawaii, Tulum, St. Croix, etc. but this one tops them all. You do have to work for it, the drive in is precarious but beautiful as well but once you arrive it’s an unbeatable opportunity to relax and enjoy.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Christine C.

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

Beautiful home ona private beach

We had a great stay at this property. It has everything needed for a week of snorkeling, hiking, and general relaxation. The only drawback is the black Diamond driveway. Smaller 4 wheel drive is needed. The rental co gave us a large tab 4 which got us up and down but not easily.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joe V.

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

Our Stress Free Haven

This is our second visit to Stony Beach cottage. So private,peaceful and the sound of the waves , and views are just amazing. Love it there . home away from home home
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike S.

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

Anniversary Celebration - Vacation

We love St John - the East End is a special place - just like this property. Quiet, private, & beautiful. We have stayed here previously and we will again. Dont forget your 4 wheel drive auto rental! You need it.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jane C.

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

Peaceful

Such a serene beautiful property! Whitni the property manager was so attentive with great suggestions! If you’re looking to relax this is the place to be!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

mal c.

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

Always Amazing!

Love this property!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dorothy W.

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

Our Happy Place

Absolutely Love this Home and location ! It’s such a Magical Place, just Perfect !
Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda R.

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

Amazing

Was very pleased with our choice to stay at this beautiful private property. Property was very clean, comfortable, and spacious. Communication was great with owner and property manager. View was spectacular. Would highly recommend for a quiet, private paradise.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beth D.

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

4-wheel drive is a must have

My husband and I are up for adventure in our travels. We prefer to be surrounded by the natural beauty of a place. This house deliveres on all measures. Very steep driveway.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

MICHELLE S.

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

Paradise

House and location were perfect. Everything you could need was at the house. The house only has ac in the bedroom as stated but this is not a problem because the porch was a beautiful place to sit and enjoy the breeze off the water. Bed was very comfortable. Snorkel gear including fins and a cooler are provided. Owner and house manager were qucik to respond when contacted. Definitely get a 2 door jeep as suggested. The driveway was a little scary the 1st time down but after that it was no problem. The only neighbors we saw were the daily visits by the goat herd and the iguana.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin C.

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

Total paradise

This is one of the best properties in which we have ever stayed. Beautiful in every way. If you want to get away from it all, this is the place. Close to excellent snorkeling, great restaurants, and grocery stores, yet totally secluded. Prompt and helpful communication from the owner and manger. Highly recommended.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard P.

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

Private beach

Two weeks at this beach cottage is not enough!
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Craig O.

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

Anniversary getaway

We absolutely loved the privacy and seclusion of this home. If you are looking to be close to restaurants and shops this is not the place for you The house was clean and well equipped with everything you may need. We did lose power during our stay (not unexpectedly) but did not realize that the water was pumped from a cistern so we also lost water. This just gave us a reason to go to town for breakfast. A nice upgrade to the property be backup power to the water pump and refrigerator. Overall we were extremely happy with the whole experience and would highly recommend this home to anyone wanting a secluded getaway
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa T.

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

Wonderful, Remote Getaway

High quality, clean home with everything you need to enjoy this remote getaway. Need to be prepared to navigate a VERY steep driveway with VERY tight turns.
Stayed 14 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

kristen s.

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

Secluded Paradise

The house makes you feel like you have the island to yourself. Very private and beautiful. We spent the days hiking and snorkeling and enjoyed being at the house in the evenings to relax. We liked it so much that we never went out to dinner and opted to stay in and wind down from a busy day. I would definitely stay here again, it’s worth every penny. Thank you for sharing your slice of paradise with us.
Stayed 12 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen F.

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

Paradise

If you like total privacy and quiet, this is the place for you. A beautiful private villa at the far end of St. John. You can hear the waves at night. A very special place for couples.
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert H.

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

A little slice

Great little piece of the island for the week 😎
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim M.

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

Tranquility by the sea!

You couldn’t ask for a more private and exclusive cottage right on your own secluded beach. The host and his property manager were excellent communicators and the property was even better than described. The house was well equipped with everything you could need to enjoy St John. Coolers, beach towels and chairs came in very handy as my husband and I like to get up early and find new places to explore. We especially loved the surrounding grounds. The beautiful plants and greenery attracted humming birds by the dozens and the little sugar birds were all over the flowering plants. We are big on wildlife and never needed an alarm to wake us up as the goats (lots of babies) woke us up right on time. Happened to meet a few neighbors up the hill who were just lovely. If you are looking for a quiet retreat away from the hustle of everyday life this is the place to stay for sure. We just can’t say enough good things about our stay! We will be back!!
Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jen M.

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

Amazing!

We loved this beautiful spot! Right on the beach, and feels like you have your very.own.bay. Truly a getaway-only enough room for two! Iguanas, Bananaquits, Hummingbirds, goats. East end sunrises, afternoons on the shady porch Everything you need, beautifully and simply decorated, clean and cheerful. Internet was surprisingly quite good (didn’t expect it to be!) Surrounded by beautiful gardens. Perfect directions to the house. Responsive property mgr. Close to great east end snorkels at Hanson, Haulover, Princess, Salt Pond, Lameshur.
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard (Chip) A., Boston

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

A place to catch your breath!

Relax, read, relax, repeat Mornings on close Hanson bay beach, afternoons on the amazing porch!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michele J.

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

Second Stay As Great as The First

We returned to the East End to stay at Stony Bay and are so glad we did. This place is ideal for those who enjoy privacy, sea breezes, insanely gorgeous island/ocean views, shell collecting, spectacular sunrises, magnificent stargazing. We enjoyed watching the hermit crabs and goats travel back and forth each morning and evening. The home has everything needed for cooking, laundry, beach hopping (chairs, coolers, snorkel equipment) or just resting either on the deck or right on the beach. The bed, furniture, towels, and dishes are all high quality so you'll feel right at home. Thanks to the owner, Bob, and the property manager, Whitni, for their support. We had a great time!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

About the host

Hosted by Bob Moseley

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I am a single father of two boys. I lovingly built this house over 6 years .

Why they chose this property

The house has more privacy than 99% of the houses on St John.
It has over 30 5 star reviews.
Many of my guests have commented that "its better than advertised" and it has "some of the best snorkeling on St John"
The house has everything you need so you should be fine packing I carryon luggage for your vacation.

What makes this property unique

Privacy , nature and the unique undeveloped beauty of the East End

Languages:

English

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