St. John Rental Stonegarden Cottage

About Us

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 shady, tropical forest, high up the steep slopes of St. John's Bordeaux Mountain. At the foot of the mountain lies picturesque Coral Bay harbor; beyond 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. Cooling trade winds flow off the Caribbean year-round.

Accessibility: Sailing, snorkeling, scuba-diving and beachcombing are all just minutes from this beautiful mountain cottage. The house is easily accessible without 4-wheel drive via a smooth new concrete road, and is convenient to the restaurants and shops of Coral Bay (two minutes) and the beautiful beaches of the Virgin Islands National Park (12 minutes). Now equipped with high-speed wireless Internet service.

Accommodation Options: The Upper and Lower Levels can be rented together or separately, accommodating up to six guests. The two levels are connected by a gated outside staircase, with separate parking and access for privacy. Click on the links above to see pictures and read detailed descriptions of the Upper and Lower Levels.

Cool Retreat: Steady tradewinds, an easterly view and the lush surrounding forest make Stone

garden Cottage a comfortable tropical getaway year-round -- cool, quiet and peaceful. After a day on blazing white sand beaches or out on the glittering sea, it is delightful to return up the mountain to your forest retreat, savor a frozen drink while enjoying the view or gaze into a lily pond while hearing the breeze rustle the treetops.

Here's what our guests say:

"Just want you to know what a wonderful stay we had at Stonegarden Cottage. It is even more lovely than the photos and descriptions on the website. So many thoughtful and charming details, and such a gorgeous and private setting. Loved the breezes and the birds. Coral Bay is a delight. Dorie was most helpful and we had a great day sailing on Breath."