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On A Whim - 2 BR/3BA Cozy Island House with Infinity Pool and View of Coral Bay!

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A covered outdoor area with a table and chairs, a sofa, and a view of the sea and mountains.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a black countertop.
A modern living room with two grey sofas, a coffee table, and ceiling fans.
A bedroom with a bed, a ceiling fan, a window with curtains, and a nightstand with a lamp.
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a view of a lake and mountains.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Coral Bay, St John
  • Place, Virgin Islands National Park
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Emmaus Moravian Church
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Ajax Peak
    ‪2 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

St. John

With a stay at this vacation home in St. John (Lower Carolina), you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Virgin Islands National Park and Cinnamon Bay Beach. .This vacation home is 4.7 mi (7.5 km) from Trunk Bay and 12.1 mi (19.5 km) from Sapphire Beach.
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What's nearby

  • Virgin Islands National Park - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Emmaus Moravian Church - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Ajax Peak - 2 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Cinnamon Bay Beach - 31 min drive - 7.2 miles
  • Trunk Bay - 37 min drive - 7.7 miles

Getting around

  • St. Thomas (SPB-St. Thomas Seaplane Base) - 75 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Skinny Legs - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Trunk Bay Beach Bar - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪Maho Crossroads - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Shambles - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Woody's Seafood Saloon - ‬23 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

On A Whim - 2 BR/3BA Cozy Island House with Infinity Pool and View of Coral Bay!

Perched on a private ridge overlooking Coral Bay with easy access on a private road, this 2-bedroom and 3-bath home with a pool is the perfect home base for your St. John vacation. The 2nd bedroom has a private, exterior entrance. While there are many wonderful restaurants and bars in the area, the house has a modern kitchen and an outdoor grill for preparing home-cooked meals to be eaten in nice spaces to enjoy views of Coral Bay. You will need a 4WD vehicle (Jeep or similar vehicle) for this property. The house is a short drive to Northshore Beaches, Coral Bay restaurants, National Park Hiking Trails, and grocery store. It is a 25-minute drive to Cruz Bay. Not recommended for children under 10 years old. Must be 25 years old or older to rent this property.

Please note that the second bedroom/suite, located on the lower level, is separate from the main floor with its own entrance. Also, the pull-out bed is located in the living room, which is well-ventilated, and there is also an air conditioning unit in the living room. Both bedrooms have air conditioning units.

You will be asked to sign a rental agreement that will be due within 7 days of receipt. This agreement is uploaded here for you to see and will be emailed to you personally after booking. It is important to understand that the rental agreement and our signed approval is necessary to bind the reservation.

Please note that there is an exterior security camera for your and the property's protection located at the front of the house, facing the driveway.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a private pool and a Smart TV. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected.
Don't miss out on recreational opportunities including an outdoor pool and a fitness center.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Water sports equipment
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

On A Whim - 2 BR/3BA Cozy Island House with Infinity Pool and View of Coral Bay! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 39 out of 40 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 40 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 40 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 40 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 40 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brenda A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely home with beautiful views and easy travel to the beaches. We throughly enjoyed our stay! We highly recommend this home as it had all the amenities we could ask for! A big thank you to our hosts!!
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Pam O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place for 2 couples. Fully stocked kitchen, beautiful views, beautiful pool. Easy drive to Maho Beach. We have stayed at this home numerous times and we will return.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful place in Coral Bay! Recommend renting a jeep. Everything about the house was amazing from the easy check in, snack and drinks left for us, to coolers, chairs, umbrella and snorkel stuff available. Would stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

JUDY D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
On a whim! very clean, well stocked, very comfortable and beautiful. We enjoyed the porch and pool both with great views. Love the extra touches, music playing on our arrival. Dwight was a text away and replied promptly. We enjoyed the outside speakers in the evenings. Nothing disappointing here!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Scott B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very welcoming hosts and a fantastic, quiet location
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Karen J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
On A Whim was the perfect get away! The view is spectacular. The pool and deck is where the family hung out. The bed was so comfortable. The location was super convenient. I hope to return someday! Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Adrienne H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The home is exactly as pictured and described. This was our first time on the island and we enjoyed Coral Bay. We rented a Jeep and easily found the villa on the first day. Dwight was very helpful with directions and useful information about the home and island. The home was impeccably cleaned and we enjoyed the amenities provided.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Melinda W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home and view. The pool was amazing! Easy check in and out and home was well set up for everything needed.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lori G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Dwight was very helpful and the house was beautiful!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Betsy L.

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

Wonderful stay!

We enjoyed staying at On A Whim - beautiful view and was well stocked with kitchen items and spices! Everything is close on St John so easy to get to anywhere you want to be!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Susan V.

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

Peaceful getaway with everything we needed

We really enjoyed our stay. The house was well organized and had everything we needed. I loved starting my day relaxing on the deck with a view of Cruz Bay and then at night the view of the stars from the pool area was amazing.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amy B.

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

Wonderful stay

Property as described. Absolutely lovely views! Very well appointed and private place. Thanks for sharing.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Shane & Bobbi-Jo M.

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

Such a gem!

We loved our stay at On a Whim. So many little thoughtful details are taken care of. From detailed guide books and directions to comfy beach chairs and luxury towels this property has thought of it all. We hope to return someday!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

firemed530

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had an amazing time with family. Home is beautiful and clean and well stocked. Easy location close to coral bay and quick access to north shore beaches. Great communication with proprty manager made access a breeze.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Katherine D.

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

Already dreaming of returning

This was one of the absolute best stays and experiences I’ve ever had at a rental property. Communication was excellent, amenities were excellent, and the location was close to restaurants and grocery stores but also felt private. It was the perfect way to end our anniversary trip and we can’t wait to return!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Audrey H.

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

lovely!

such a cute house, the upper deck is beautiful and the property manager is very attentive
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Angela B.

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

Beautiful home and pool

We enjoyed the views of Coral Bay from the covered deck and the pool. The kitchen was well equipped. The property manager is very responsive.
Stayed 27 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brandon D.

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

Perfect anniversary getaway

Stayed here for our 10 year anniversary and it was absolutely amazing. Private and peaceful, away from the chaos of the harbor, but still within 15min of the best beaches we’ve ever been to. After a long day of hiking and beaches, the private pool was the perfect way to unwind. We will absolutely be coming back!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Bob Y.

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

Beautiful spot on St John

The property is amazing and was well equipped. Check in process was easy and the property manager was responsive and engaged. Restaurants and beaches are just a short drive but the house is quiet and secluded. We will be back!
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

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

All around great

This property is wonderful! The manager is great too! He was very good at communicating with us. There are restaurants close by and the views are amazing! We definitely want to come back.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Krista C.

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

Perfect view!

Perfect location, perfect home, and great communication! This is our 4th time to the island and first time staying in this area. The view was beautiful, and the location was perfect! Just a short drive to all of the beautiful beaches! Home was perfectly stocked with the necessities plus more! Hope to be back soon! Thanks again!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Eddie B.

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

Perfect vacation rental!

Dwight had outstanding communication before, during, and after our stay. House and grounds were even better than expected. Absolutely loved this place and can’t wait to return. Pool is on the north side of house and doesn’t get too warm. You can lay out in sunshine there but water isn’t the warmest. Great place!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Olivia G.

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

A Wonderful and Relaxing Stay

Staying at the On a Whim house was a wonderful experience for our family. Everything you need for a comfortable stay is provided, and the extra details were much appreciated, like the weights, snorkeling gear, and coolers. The space is well laid out and very clean, and the view/location is hard to beat. Dwight, the property manager was also excellent. We ran into a water issue during our stay, and he was very quick to resolve it. We can not say enough great things about this spot and hope to visit again in the future!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amanda Z.

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

Perfect Quiet Location

My husband and I were looking for a quiet spot near Coral Bay for our 10 year anniversary. On a Whim was perfect! The house was fully stocked with everything. The pool and view were amazing. The driveway was easy to access (in comparison to others on the island).
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

John L.

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

Carolina March 2025

Nice, updated, clean house with great views on a more secluded and quiet part of the island. Sitting on the covered outdoor patio with its views and natural breeze was delightful, so much so that we ate every meal out there. The pool was also a great place to relax (views again), especially after a beach/boating day. An updated kitchen was very helpful as well. Everything worked in the house. Overall, a very relaxing place to stay on St. John’s
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025