Title: Desert Rose Villa, with Fabulous Coral Harbor views - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Desert Rose Villa, with Fabulous Coral Harbor views ## Photo gallery for Desert Rose Villa, with Fabulous Coral Harbor views ![Smart TV, books, music library, video library - Desert Rose Villa, with Fabulous Coral Harbor views (Coral Bay)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91200000/91195700/91195682/2379b0db.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets - Desert Rose Villa, with Fabulous Coral Harbor views (Coral Bay)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91200000/91195700/91195682/d1e99bce.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, books, music library, video library - Desert Rose Villa, with Fabulous Coral Harbor views (Coral Bay)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91200000/91195700/91195682/c2550113.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor pool - Desert Rose Villa, with Fabulous Coral Harbor views (Coral Bay)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91200000/91195700/91195682/9e00a277.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, books, music library, video library - Desert Rose Villa, with Fabulous Coral Harbor views (Coral Bay)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91200000/91195700/91195682/4f97e7a4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Perched on Seagrape Hill, Desert Rose offers a serene Caribbean-style retreat with beautiful views of Coral Bay and Moravian Church. Enjoy the gourmet kitchen, private pool, spacious covered deck and convenient outdoor bathroom. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 62258 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Desert Rose Villa, with Fabulous Coral Harbor views Easy drive up Seagrape Hill to Desert Rose which offers an excellent parking platform for 2 cars. Low rise steps lead gently down to an open Caribbean style Greatroom. Desert Rose has been newly repainted with a fresh classic look and warm feel. Enjoy the cooling, gentle tropical breezes all day and night. Beautiful views of Coral Bay, Moravian Church and Bordeaux Mountain. Enjoy cooking in our gourmet kitchen with granite countertops and new stainless steel appliances and a comfortable island to eat at. The Great Room with its vaulted ceiling and ceiling fans is perfect to read, listen to music, watch T.V. or do nothing at all. The lower Bedroom with new king bed furnishings opens onto the spacious covered deck and a Spiral Staircase leads to the upper Bedroom with new king bed and furnishings that has a Balcony that looks over the Moravian Church and out to Coral Bay. Both Bedrooms have large lit closets with sliding doors that are mirrored. The Bathrooms both have ceramic title murals in the showers and glass block partitions. Take a dip in your private pool to cool down after a day at the Beach. Enjoy the large sundeck and a convenient outdoor bathroom. Sunshine all day and a covered veranda gets you out of the sun and cool off with the ceiling fans. Watch the Moon come over the Pool and the brilliant Stars dancing in the sky while sipping a Caribbean Cocktail. In the morning sit on the deck with your Breakfast and Coffee and watch the Hummingbirds and Yellow Birds greet the new day. Desert Rose Villa is beautiful and spacious for easy living in Paradise. Many new furnishings and attention to detail that is new! A great place to relax, swim and soak in the warm sunshine and watch the world go by. Only a 15 minute Drive to the most Beautiful Beaches in the World! Desert Rose Villa has a large solar array and multiple Tesla power walls for back up power in case of an outage. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach loungers ### Pool/Spa - Massage - Outdoor pool - Private pool ### Internet - Available in the villa: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Ice maker - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Chef service - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2.5 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - Games - Music library - Smart TV - Video library ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Garden - Outdoor furniture ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Ceiling fan ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Safe ### Location highlights - In the mountains - Near a hospital ### Things to do - Birdwatching nearby - Fishing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Sailing nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Snorkeling nearby - Swimming nearby - Wildlife walks nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - Annual offsets purchased for at least 10% of carbon footprint - Garden - Solar energy - Unit size: 2,258 square feet - Vegan dining options - Vegetarian dining options ## Similar properties ![Outdoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/69000000/68940000/68930500/68930409/917e9e80.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Bambooshay is a 2BR, 2BA private villa with AC, pool, hot tub & auto generator! 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ## About the area Located in Seagrape Hill, a neighborhood in St. John, this villa is in the mountains. While the natural beauty of Virgin Islands National Park and Trunk Bay can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can check out Tortola Cruise Ship Port. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. [Visit our St. John travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/St-John.dx601376) [View more Villas in St. John](https://www.expedia.ca/St-John-Villas.d601376-aaVillas.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C18.34905%2C-64.71236&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=o_fZ8d1AqWdVJa2lB_fY83GSHAQ=) Coral Bay, St John USVI ### What's nearby - ![Trunk Bay which includes island views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6068195/50d468d4-c434-4d10-9dfa-ce3006419950.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Virgin Islands National Park 9 min walk \- 0.8 km - Emmaus Moravian Church 7 min walk \- 0.6 km - Ajax Peak 3 min drive \- 2.4 km - Virgin Islands Coral Reef National Monument 4 min drive \- 1.3 km - Hurricane Hole 4 min drive \- 1.3 km ### Getting around - St. Thomas (SPB-St. Thomas Seaplane Base) 81 min drive ### Restaurants - Sebastian’s Seaside Grill - Shambles 20 min drive - Maho Crossroads 12 min drive - Skinny Legs 12 min walk - Paddle-In Tiki Bar 12 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Desert Rose Villa, with Fabulous Coral Harbor views have a pool? ### Is Desert Rose Villa, with Fabulous Coral Harbor views pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Desert Rose Villa, with Fabulous Coral Harbor views? ### What time is check-out at Desert Rose Villa, with Fabulous Coral Harbor views? ### Where is Desert Rose Villa, with Fabulous Coral Harbor views located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Desert Rose Villa, with Fabulous Coral Harbor views Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 19 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Michelle S. Apr 3, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful house in a perfect locatin This house is perfectly clean, well stocked with everything you could need, in our favorite location, just up the hill from Coral Bays, with view that you just can’t get enough of. Convenient to beaches, Coral Bay restaurants, and the quieter side of the island. 2 identical king suites are perfect for 2 couples or parents with kids. ##### Michelle S. Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kim W. Jan 16, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect Getaway Desert Rose exceeded our expectations! It was phenomenal. Communication was excellent as well. Conveniently located. We would definitely stay there again! ##### Kim W. Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jane M. Jan 4, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful Spot The property has everything you need for a wonderful stay in quiet Coral Bay. Tammy and her staff were wonderful to work with and very attentive. Coral Bay is beautiful and a nice quiet place on the island but nearby many different beaches. Can't wait to go back. ##### Jane M. Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Teresa A. Sep 7, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Anniversary trip The property was very clean. Jackie met us and took us to the house. She and her daughter were super nice and helpful. We LOVED everything about St John! Can’t wait to go back! ##### Teresa A. Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Stefanie B. Oct 24, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Loved Desert Rose Villa Desert Rose Villa is the best house we have stayed in! Clean and beautiful. A great location in Coral Bay. We appreciated all the amenities. Kitchen was well stocked. Tammy the property manager was terrific. She is very helpful and quick to respond if you have a question. We would love to stay here again ##### Stefanie B. Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Diana W. Feb 16, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful area in island This villa is a good choice for four people but the bedrooms are on top of one another and you can hear the others talking. The other thing I did not like was the spiral staircase. Things we liked were the following: The pool and outdoor space The very responsive host The light decor The large kitchen The views of Coral Bay It is a beautiful home. ##### Diana W. Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller Jul 24, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Excellent Our family spent a wonderful week at Desert Rose. Everything is as described. The view of Coral Bay is magnificent. The property is very well maintained. The pool was clean and refreshing. Tammy was quick to reply to our questions about the Island. The back up power kept every running during the frequent power outages, even the A/C. Overall it was a great experience and we all would highly recommend it. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Amanda P. Feb 1, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great escape from the cold! Desert Rose was a great escape from the cold! The house and amenities were great. Perfect for 2 couples. The kitchen was fully stocked, ample supplies (towels/toilet paper/paper towels/soap/dishwasher pods etc), which is often lacking in other rentals. The beach supplies (chairs, coolers) were in great condition.We have stayed in Coral Bay before and love the quiet side of the island. We were familiar with the area so the drive in was not surprising but if it’s your first time the roads are steep/switch backs. Easy parking for 2 vehicles. We would absolutely stay here again and look forward to coming back. ##### Amanda P. Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Levi S. Jul 30, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Awesome Hidden Gem The house was nicer than expected based on the listing. Well furnished, AC worked great, the house was spotless and comfortable. Great views, check in and out was a breeze. Wasn’t an issue for us but there’s quite a few stairs getting from parking area to the house. The only recommendation we have is the availability of more things for the beach to use. There was chairs, coolers and towels but many of the other rentals have snorkel gear, floats etc. ##### Levi S. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sharon C. Nov 24, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Desert Rose is a true gem! We were 2 couples with 20+ years of visiting STJ. We prefer Coral Bay where we have friends and the slower pace. Desert Rose was perfect for us; great location, well-provisioned kitchen, comfortable beds, and great inside and outdoor space to enjoy. We enjoyed morning coffee on the covered porch overlooking Coral Bay and planning our day. The pool was great after returning from daytime adventures on the beach or on the water. Tammy was so wonderful in providing some new beach chairs for us when needed. The villa overall had everything we needed to make our stay wonderful. Highly recommended...I just hope it'll be available for our next visit! Thank you, we'll be back! ##### Sharon C. Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Adam S. Apr 3, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great vacation! The house was clean, in a great location, management was responsive and easy to deal with, and met us at the rental car location so we could follow them to the house. This was a great vacation and we would stay here again! ##### Adam S. Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Melissa H. Jun 17, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Stay in Coral Bay The house was very clean and had everything a family could ask for. Tammy was very responsive and reached out to make sure everything was OK with the home. We would absolutely stay at Desert Rose Villa again. ##### Melissa H. Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ruben Jul 24, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Home Away from Home Tammy was a gracious host! The house had everything we needed and more. Tammy was very flexible with our schedule when our flights were delayed. Absolutely amazing property! We hope to come back soon. ##### Ruben Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kirsten C. May 7, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect and quiet house for a relaxing Saint John vacation My family and I rented this house for a week in Coral Bay and we loved staying at this house. I wish we were still there! It’s in a quiet location, overlooking the bay and it’s private. We loved the private outdoor pool which we used a lot in the evenings. We cooked a lot since food was so expensive on the island and the house had anything you could possibly need. I loved waking up early and sitting on the covered porch underneath the fans and watching the “wildlife” from afar (goats, donkeys and iguanas). On Sunday mornings, you can hear the church service out on the patio, which was lovely to hear the singing. On Saturday nights you can hear the band at skinny legs on the outdoor patio but not inside the house. That was also a really awesome perk. It’s a peaceful spot and I would absolutely book this house again. ##### Kirsten C. Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Todd C., Cary, NC Jun 4, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Desert Rose in Coral Bay is a gem. We have stayed many times in St John and Desert Rose did not disappoint. The house was perfect for our needs and well-equipped with everything we would want or expected. The location on Sea Grape Hill is ideal for activities in Coral Bay and for getting to the North Shore Beaches. The kitchen was more than fully stocked, and the air conditioning worked great when needed. The house had plenty of beach chairs, towels, and coolers to use. Loved watching Coral Bay in the mornings and drinking coffee. Seeing donkeys, goats, iguanas, and birds is always an enjoyment for us. The beds were comfortable and the house came with more than enough supplies (toilet paper, paper towels, dish soap, laundry pods, etc.). Overall a fantastic vacation at Desert Rose and St John. Minor things but nothing that takes away from the house or the vacation experience... The pool was good for a refreshing dip but it was a bit small for more than that. There were 2 lounge chairs by the pool but ideally, there should be a few more to accommodate 3-4 guests. ##### Todd C. Stayed 10 nights in May 2023