Title: Sugarview Villa Cottage: Coral Bay, Ocean View - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - 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 # Sugarview Villa Cottage: Coral Bay, Ocean View ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/88000000/87700000/87692300/87692271/07b2f666.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/88000000/87700000/87692300/87692271/d3100fb1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/88000000/87700000/87692300/87692271/7b0eb056.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/88000000/87700000/87692300/87692271/d5254edb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/88000000/87700000/87692300/87692271/5d5fdacc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Sugarview Villa Cottage: Coral Bay, Ocean View provides laundry facilities and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi. 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 41176 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Dryer - Barbecue grill - Washer - Pet-friendly - Kitchen ## 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. ### Sugarview Villa Cottage: Coral Bay, Ocean View 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 amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table ### Entertainment - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Fenced yard - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming cats and dogs only - One pet total (up to 20 lbs per pet) ### Suitability/Accessibility - No elevator - Smoking not allowed ### Location highlights - In a rural location ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - Fire extinguisher ### General - Unit size: 1,176 square feet ## Similar properties ![Sun loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33710000/33708600/33708517/06cc73a2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Blue Wrasse - Cute Little Cottage with Gorgeous Deck Views St. John - Kitchen - Air conditioning - Outdoor space - Parking available 9.8 Exceptional 179 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-09&endDate=2025-10-10&selected=33708517&PinnedHotelID=33708517&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/83000000/82930000/82925300/82925300/3c3890a4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Banana Sweet Top! 2 BEDROOM!! 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Your Private Paradise on St. John’s Beautiful Bordeaux Mountain Upper Carolina - Free WiFi - Mountain view - Microwave [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-09&endDate=2025-10-10&selected=117357097&PinnedHotelID=117357097&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM Contactless check-in available Minimum check-in age: 21 ### 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 ### Pets Pets allowed Welcoming dogs and cats only 1 total (up to 20 lbs per pet) ### 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 a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher 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 ### We should mention This property does not have elevators ## About the area ![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%7C18.35223%2C-64.70647&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=oJD9EMiMURTuOtwsPrtOnfArUIQ=) St John, St John #### What's nearby - Virgin Islands National Park - 11 min walk - 1.0 km - Johnson Bay - 4 min drive - 3.4 km - Maho Beach - 10 min drive - 6.7 km - Cinnamon Bay Beach - 19 min drive - 10.5 km - Trunk Bay - 28 min drive - 11.7 km #### Getting around - St. Thomas (SPB-St. Thomas Seaplane Base) - 84 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Skinny Legs - ‬17 min walk - ‪The Windmill Bar - ‬24 min drive - Admiral’s Bar - ‪Johnny Lime - ‬6 min drive - ‪Shambles - ‬23 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 20 lbs 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? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Sugarview Villa Cottage: Coral Bay, Ocean View located? > Situated in a rural location, this vacation home is within a 15-minute walk of Hurricane Hole and Virgin Islands National Park. Virgin Islands Coral Reef National Monument and Emmaus Moravian Church are also within 1 mi (2 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Sugarview Villa Cottage: Coral Bay, Ocean View Reviews 9.8 ### 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 Cleanliness ### 9.8 Location 10 - Excellent 28 8 - Good 3 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Traci O. Jun 11, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Exceptional - highly recommend! We celebrated our anniversary with a trip to the USVI. This property was the perfect spot for us to call home for a week while we explored all that St. John has to offer. We appreciated the "quiet side" of the island. This cottage is well located and easy to access, with convenient parking. The entire rental process was smooth and simple. The space is clean and comfortable with everything you need for your time at the beach. Of course the obvious highlight is the view - which is spectacular! I would highly recommend a stay at this property - it enhanced our trip to the Virgin Islands! ##### Traci O. Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Michael Q. Mar 19, 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. ##### Michael Q. Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Daniel D. Jan 29, 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. ##### Daniel D. Stayed 11 nights in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Audra C. Mar 24, 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. ##### Audra C. Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Molly W. Dec 14, 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. ##### Molly W. Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dustin F. Jun 14, 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. ##### Dustin F. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kimberly J. Mar 15, 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. ##### Kimberly J. Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rebecca M. Feb 21, 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. ##### Rebecca M. Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mara D. Feb 23, 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! ##### Mara D. Stayed 13 nights in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Linda C. Apr 7, 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. ##### Linda C. Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Michael T. Feb 13, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fantastic view Very nice property would recommend to friends . Matt was very helpful ##### Michael T. Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Hank R. Jan 10, 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. ##### Hank R. Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Regina A. Sep 4, 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 ##### Regina A. Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Karen W. May 4, 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 ##### Karen W. Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rich F. Feb 4, 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. ##### Rich F. Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Hisayo F. Jul 16, 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! ##### Hisayo F. Stayed 11 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Josh O., Shawnee, KS USA Mar 31, 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. ##### Josh O. Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### David A. Nov 30, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Vacation Spot This is a great property. The location is rural, but that's why you went on vacation in the first place; to get away from it all. Had a few issues with the WiFi and gas stove, but the owner was responsive and addressed the issues. This should be corrected going forward. The house is very clean and the owner just updated the interior. Everything was new. I liked the pantry have some items for cooking, I also left a few items I did not use. I would recommend this property. ##### David A. Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sheng C. Jan 2, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Secluded area with a wonderful view There are two main structures and we stayed in one that's connected to the patio where there is an amazing view of the bay. We had a rental car so transportation was not an issue. There are a few restaurants and a full grocery store/market within 5 minute drive from the property. We were able to cook some of our meals as well. The kitchen has everything including a blender and two coffee makers (one Keurig with pods provided). There was no reception in the area but the wifi worked pretty well. Pain free check-in. If you want something less touristy, this is an awesome choice. ##### Sheng C. Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### Erinn J. Apr 5, 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. ##### Erinn J. Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Richard W. Jan 10, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A cozy place on the quieter side of the island - love it! A cozy home perfect for my family of 4. The place was clean and seems to be renovated recently. The kitchen was well stocked and the air fryer is a life saver for all sorts of cooking needs. It has games, beach chairs and snorkeling gears. You may need to bring your own cooler if you need one (wasn’t able to find it in the house). The house is on the quieter side of the island (much less commercial than the Cruz bay area) with great view from the deck. You do need to share the parking area with the house right next to it. Have been to St. john many times and this is one of the best house we have ever lived in though there are some drive needed to get to the north side of the beach and the cruz bay commercial area. ##### Richard W. Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Erica P. Apr 7, 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. ##### Erica P. Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Amy W. Feb 2, 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!) ##### Amy W. Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller Feb 2, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Private cottage with incredible view We greatly enjoyed our stay at Estate Emmaus, it was just too short. On previous trips to St. John we had stayed closer to Cruz Bay, but loved being on the less developed East end. It was very quiet and peaceful in the evenings and the beaches seemed less crowded. Even though our favorite Coral Bay restaurant, Shipwreck Landing was gone - an apparent victim of the hurricanes, there were other great options like Johnny Lime and Miss Lucy's was still in business. The house itself was great for two people. The second bedroom was fairly small, would be good for kids. The kitchen was well supplied and even had sharp knives, never used the one I always bring with me. Loved that it was equipped with a reverse osmosis water filter. It tasted great and no need for buying bottled water. Beach chairs and snorkeling gear were also appreciated. We rented paddleboards for the week and were able to explore the bays just below the house. Found a few small beaches and awesome snorkeling. Hope to return for a longer stay in the near future. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2023 ### 6/10 Okay #### Michele C. Nov 22, 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 ##### Michele C. Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024