Breathtaking Views

Relaxation, comfort, cool breezes and extraordinary views await you at this tropical retreat on the island of St. John, USVI. Stonegarden Cottage nestles within a tropical forest, high up the steep slopes of St. John's Bordeaux Mountain. At the foot of the mountain lies picturesque Coral Bay harbor.

From the cottage property 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 spectacular view that Islands Magazine chose as the top spot in the world to watch the sunrise of the new millennium. ​

Paradise Found

Welcome!
As the owners of Stonegarden Cottage, my husband and I want to thank you for visiting our website!  Raf, is a native St. Johnian who grew up on East End and aboard his family's sailboat "Breath." I lived in the USVI for 10 years, 7 of them on St. John, and raised our 2 daughters there. We bought the cottage in 2005, and since then our charming retreat has become a favorite vacation spot for dozens of couples and families who return again and again to enjoy the awesome view, cooling breeze, artistic stonework, and peaceful comfort of Stonegarden.........

Raf and I are environmentalists, and as past executive board members of the St. John Land Conservancy, we have saved precious St. John land from development.  So, of course we're committed to preserving the natural beauty of our own land, minimizing our energy footprint by adding solar panels to our roof, and utilizing the natural cooling power of our steady trade-winds rather than using air conditioning as much as possible..........

We and our managers want you to enjoy our corner of paradise just as much as we do. That's why we enjoy talking in person with you before you visit, so that we can help you have the best experience on vacation you've ever had.  Our wonderful managers who will greet you, give you guidance and answer your questions in person when you arrive, as well as attend to your needs during your stay. We provide a book filled with important instructions and useful information about staying at the cottage and all the great things on St John you'll want to experience. Your comfort and satisfaction is most important to me and our team........

Come stay at Stonegarden Cottage! Enjoy the phenomenal water view from our hot tub while you relax in complete privacy, discover how comfortable the cooling trade winds at our elevation on lower Bordeaux Mountain can be even without air conditioning, feel secure in knowing you have Tesla Powerwall backup energy so you will not experience a power outage during your stay........ 

Book now and have an awesome vacation on St. John!
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~ Thia Muilenburg, Owner

Soak in our jetted hot tub while taking in the gorgeous view of Coral Bay Harbor and the BVIs, and the peaceful privacy of Guavaberry Woods.

Perched above Coral Bay Harbor, Stonegarden Cottage is a charming, breezy and beautiful retreat for vacationers (photo taken 4/18, seven months after Hurricane Irma).

Raf & Thia Muilenburg at work in the garden at Stonegarden Cottage, one of their favorite pastimes.

Nature calls. Will you answer?

Sailing, snorkeling, scuba-diving ,hiking and beach-combing are all just minutes from this beautiful mountain cottage. The house is conveniently located only 10 minutes from the beautiful world-class beaches of the Virgin Islands National Park.  

SAILING

The United States and British Virgin Islands offers world-class sailing and it's available just minutes away from Stonegarden Cottage's door.  Exploring  these gorgeous islands by sail is one of the best experiences you can have in the VI. Charter a boat from Coral Bay or Cruz Bay and enjoy sailing, snorkeling and  scuba at it's best. For BVI sailing, remember to bring a passport.

HIKING

The Virgin Islands National park offers dozens of hiking trails where you can discover ruins, petroglyphs and enjoy native trees and flowers. Two major trailheads are within only a few minutes drive or short walk from the cottage.   Find the old bay rum trees along the Cinnamon Bay nature trail, hike to the top of America Hill and see the breathtaking view of Maho and Francis Bays. There are countless options!

DIVING

There are many reputable companies, for both skin and scuba diving, that will take you to great dive sites both near and far. But you can easily discover our plentiful local reefs on your own with a snorkel, mask and fins (which you can rent on island).  Only 10 minutes from the cottage, you can enjoy gorgeous coral, colorful tropical fish, turtles, rays, and countless other sea life in our warm and clear Caribbean waters.