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MOONGLOW COTTAGE Spellbinding views, gentle breezes, starry nights.

Cottage in St. John with kitchen and balcony

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2950 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

About this property

Entire place

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

MOONGLOW COTTAGE Spellbinding views, gentle breezes, starry nights.

Cottage in St. John with kitchen and balcony
Along with Access to hot tub, this smoke-free cottage has concierge services and a garden. Other amenities include barbecues. The cottage provides a kitchen with a fridge, an oven, a stovetop and a microwave. Guests can appreciate conveniences, such as a coffee/tea maker and a dishwasher, and other amenities include a balcony and a Smart TV. Housekeeping is available on request.
Air-conditioned accommodation at this cottage offers a safe and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to balconies. This accommodation is furnished with dining tables and kitchen islands. Kitchens offer fridges, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils.

Bathrooms include a shower and hairdryers. Smart televisions are featured in guestrooms. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Recreational amenities at the cottage include Access to hot tub.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Property manager

Mary Lou Taft

Languages

English, French

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub
  • Massage

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Chef service
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Music library
  • Smart TV
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Cottage is strictly smoke free.

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Phone
  • Safe

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • Near the bay
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Whale watching 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Property does not allow children
  • Unit size: 950 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 25

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 not allowed

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children
Note from host: One adult couple only. House perched on cliff.

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

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About the area

Map
St John

What's nearby

  • Johnson Bay - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Virgin Islands National Park - 3 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Maho Beach - 11 min drive - 6.7 km
  • Cinnamon Bay Beach - 20 min drive - 10.5 km
  • Trunk Bay - 29 min drive - 11.6 km

Getting around

  • St. Thomas (SPB-St. Thomas Seaplane Base) - 82 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Skinny Legs - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Windmill Bar - ‬22 min drive
  • 1748 Restaurant
  • ‪Greengo’s - ‬27 min drive
  • ‪Sun Dog Cafe - ‬28 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is MOONGLOW COTTAGE Spellbinding views, gentle breezes, starry nights. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at MOONGLOW COTTAGE Spellbinding views, gentle breezes, starry nights.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at MOONGLOW COTTAGE Spellbinding views, gentle breezes, starry nights.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is MOONGLOW COTTAGE Spellbinding views, gentle breezes, starry nights. located?

Situated by the sea, this cottage is 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Johnson Bay and 2.1 mi (3.5 km) from Virgin Islands National Park. Saltpond Bay is 3.1 mi (5 km) away.

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MOONGLOW COTTAGE Spellbinding views, gentle breezes, starry nights. Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 65 out of 65 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 65 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 65 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Joseph T.

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

Moonglow Cottage Honeymoon

My wife and I recently stayed at Moonglow Cottage. We had a wonderful time and everything was perfect! The property manager, Bob, made checking in easy. The location was great, the views from the house were beautiful. We had a great trip and hope to stay at Moonglow in the future! Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erica R.

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

Beyond perfect

The title says it all. This place is perfect.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ben C.

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

Anniversary at Moonglow

We spent a week at the Moonglow cottage on St. John. The cottage is great - very private, clean, and well appointed. The views are amazing. St. John is hot at the end of June, but the AC in the bedroom meant we could sleep well. Bob made the check-in process easy. We'll definitely stay here again if/when we return to St. John.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tim G.

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

Moonglow

We had a fantastic time at Moonglow. The experience matched the pictures and description. Mary Lou is a fantastic host and Bob was very helpful and responsive as a property manager. The location, views and amenities are amazing! We will definitely be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kriston

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Perfect amenities at the property, so dont over pack towels or too much beach stuff. Perfect for reconnecting with your loved one. Secluded away from people. We absolutely fell in love with the simple yet open atmosphere of the cottage & how beautiful the sunrises are. Great location from east side neach & 10min to Salt Pond Bay. Little hairy drive up mountain & recommend a jeep. Calabash Market at bottom of hill had great fish for sale on Wed Thur. All in all BEST VACATION EVER!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brooks S.

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

Perfection

This was the perfect place on the perfect island. The owner was very helpful from the moment we booked. She provided us with valuable insights to plan our trip. When we arrived, the house manager answered all of our questions and showed us around. The house itself is perfect. The view is amazing and provides plenty of privacy. It is far enough away to be quiet and private but close enough to all the beaches that you can try them all! It is well maintained and well appointed inside. They had all the things we needed for our daily excursions. We have been trying many islands in the tropics, and I think we have found the perfect one and the perfect place to stay.
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Catherine S.

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

Serene and private cottage in paradise

My husband and I loved our stay at Moonglow. Would come back here. St John’s is an incredible paradise and Moonglow is nestled high up on the mountain side overlooking Coral Bay and the BVIs to the east. We loved waking up every morning to the sunrise, enjoying a morning hot tub, cooking in the well-equipped kitchen, grilling, eating dinner in the breezy veranda, and falling asleep in the very comfy king bed with the east breeze and sound of birds and insects chirping in the lush foliage surrounding the cottage. The property manager Bob was great to work with and made us feel very at home. This cottage is above and beyond any VRBO we have ever booked. So many beautiful details and artwork throughout the house and beautiful plants surrounding the outside (most gorgeous huge silver palm right in the driveway). The pictures don’t do this property justice. Amazing panoramic views of Coral Bay and beyond. Very private, could hear or see any neighbors due to foliage surrounding the property. We also appreciated extras such as the cooler, Tupperware, sunscreen, beach chairs and towels, beach tent, and many small cooler bags….I could go on and on. Thank you for a great stay!
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Barbara J., Old Orchard Beach, Maine

Time Capsule

Stepping onto St. John USVI is like traveling in a time capsule back to when life was simpler and folks appreciated the small joys that life brings you: the beauty of nature, of the creatures that inhabit the world other than the humanoids. Moon Glow is the most serene setting. We don’t care for the crazy night life of Cruz Bay. Been there. Done that. We want to sit at the beach and listen to the waves lapping on the shore and watch the deer and the pelicans and the iguanas and the birds. We want to snorkel with the turtles and the squid and the rays and the coral and watch the sunset. Stop at Coral Bay for a leisurely supper in our damp swimsuits and fill up on some yummy tropical delights before heading back to stargaze on the deck! This home smacks of the Caribbean in its simplicity and comfort and cooling breezes. You may have a visitor or two in the drive or the shower...lizards or frogs or deer... and get lulled asleep by the tree frogs. Moon Glow is a little bit of heaven on earth! We will return again and again as long as we are able. Thank you, Mary Lou and Larry for allowing us to share your bounty!
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Robert C.

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

Perfect vacation spot!

We were so happy with Moonglow cottage. Everything about it was just we we had hoped and we felt so comfortable there. Loved the hot tub at night under the stars!
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amanda B.

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

Better than expected!

My husband and I chose to stay at Moonglow during our stay on St. John for our 10 year anniversary. Them moment we stepped outside the view stops you in your tracks, its truly amazing. The villa was clean, had everything we need and Bob, the house manager was spectacular. Can't say enough good about the whole experience.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rachel G.

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

Paradise with a view

An VRBO that has it all! Kitchen with all the necessities and more, air conditioned bedroom, amazing screened in dining area, and best of all, the views from then “deck”. My husband and I can’t wait to return in the future and stay at Moonglow Cottage.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Caroline V.

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

Coral Bay Sunsets & Stargazing

My husband and I greatly enjoyed our stay at Moonglow Cottage. Our favorite things about the cottage: the view over coral bay, thoughtfully stocked kitchen that allowed us to enjoy cooking several meals, grilling freshly caught fish, stargazing from the hot tub, the interior design is lovely, all day cross breeze, the location is ideal for enjoying the east side of the island and restaurants in Coral Bay, the air conditioning in the bedroom, and the beach chairs/sun shade that made beach hoping even more enjoyable.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Martha S., Hampton Virginia

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

MOONLIGHT MOONGLOW PERFECTION !!!

This was our first stay to St. John and this beautiful home made our anniversary trip and birthday celebration perfect!! Cool breezes everyday with the most stunning view of Coral Bay ! Breathtaking sunrises as well as Moonlight glow ! Loved the hot tub in the evening .This was a wonderful home for us . Lou has thought of everything you need in the well stocked kitchen that we enjoyed tremendously. Outside shower felt great after a day of snorkeling ! Bob the manager was very helpful getting us set for our Fantastic anniversary trip!! We loved Moonglow and we are already planning our next trip to this slice of heaven !!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Susan P.

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

A do over

Beautiful views and private.
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Robert S.

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

Paradise found

Moonglow was more than we had hoped for. Lou was so helpful with everything we needed to know when visiting the Island from restaurants to jeep rentals, and fun local events to attend, The house was impeccably kept. We felt like we were at home with every need thought of and all amenities necessary. Fully stocked kitchen for cooking, beach going equipment (towels, chairs, cooler) and the hot tub was a perfect way to end each day on the deck under a full moon. It was paradise found! Thank you so much Mary Lou!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Matt H., Catskill, NY

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

Paradise on the mountainside.

Moonglow has a permanent spot on out top 5 list of private getaways. This was our first time in the Virgin Islands, and Mary Lou made it her mission to provide us with the best information on where to go, what to do and how to get the most out of island life on St. John’s. She is amazing. So helpful and so friendly. Bob, the property manager is very much the same. Our eternal gratitude to both of them for helping us prepare to have a relaxing, full experience. The location is a little off the beaten track. But not so much that it is inconvenient. High on the mountainside with a panoramic view of Coral Bay, we had extraordinary sunrises, long hours star gazing and many a soak in the hot tub. Which was clean and so satisfying day and night. The house is ideal for a couple. The bedroom has AC for those nights when the trade winds aren’t cool or dry enough. And some sound protection is one gets up to do yoga and the other sleeps in. The furniture and decor are just right. The kitchen is gloriously stocked with everything you need to cook gourmet meals and make cocktails. We did this 80% of the time and truly enjoyed come ok’ing for ourselves after shopping at Calabash Market at the bottom of the hill. The grill was also awesome for cooking the fresh Swordfish, Mahi Mahi and Scallops. Yum. The screened in porch was idyllic for eating meals or reading and we always felt like we were in a private paradise. Not a thing out of place and help was a text or call away if we had questions. All in all 100% perfect. Can’t wait to book again. Hugs for making this property available and being so awesome.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jody M., Cornelius, NC

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

Moonglow Cottage is Wonderful

This was our second stay at Moonglow. It is a charming 1 bedroom home with amazing views. It is perfect for one couple. Extremely well equipped kitchen, comfortable king bed with air conditioning in the bedroom and a hot tub! We love the BVI views. The road up has been improved with more concrete in sections of it. Although I highly recommend you get a four wheel drive rental. The owner and property manager are excellent communicators. I highly recommend this rental!
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lesley

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Pure magic. We will be back.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

April S., Colorado Springs

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

Absolutely Lovely

The homeowner is fabulous and full of so much valuable information!! Organized too! The villa was perfect for our stay and had everything we needed and then some! I love all the neat little knick knacks, sculptures and small touches that make it feel so homey. We used the villa to its fullest extent, we cooked all our breakfasts there and enjoyed them on the screened porch with the company of a lizard we named Bob, he came out every morning and hung out. We packed the cooler provided at the villa with water, drinks, lunch items like meat cheese fruits chips and packed up the car and headed to the beach for day. The island is expensive and we were on a slight budget so we cooked most of our dinners at the villa as well, utilizing the grill outside with the wonderful steaks and other items we purchased at Calabash Market. We never encountered something that wasn't available at the villa. We did have one day of rain as tropical storm fred skirted past the island, we lost power for maybe 2 hours but nothing major and there was never a time we didn't feel safe. The hills are steep, we are somewhat more used to this then most as we live in the mountains of Colorado, but the road to the villa can compete with some of the back roads here in Colorado, when our car rental company gave us a small Ford Ecosport we got a little concerned we can make it every where.. we did without any issues even on the road to the villa which was the roughest we encountered, actually the small gas efficient car ended up working out well for just us, parking was easy every where, turns on switchbacks were easy to maneuver, we used only 1 tank of gas for our week rental, so just filled it up ($40) once on the way to return it. Groceries are expensive, food out is even more expensive. We did a quick bulk shop on our way to check in at villa at the Midway Market, this is cheaper than Calabash Marker for staple items (eggs, milk, bread, water, soda, coffee, rum, mixers ect) but Calabash had better meat cheese choices and convenient, a tad on the pricey side overall but worth it. It was our first visit to the Virgin Islands and St John and we were not disappointed by the beaches, wildlife, experience and our villa that was all fabulous, Coral Bay was full of the stinky seaweed stuff that was affecting the islands during our stay so we didn't get much opportunity to experience it like we hear about it unfortunately a small letdown of the trip but o well.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Scott D.

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

Just Perfect

The place is perfect for a couple and the attention to detail is outstanding. Everything from the towels to the kitchen utensils to the outside wall sconces says this is where I want to stay. Watching the sunrise from the view is spiritually uplifting and enjoying the stars in the hot tub a blast! The furniture is tasteful and comfortable the king size bed is great. We really enjoyed breakfast in the screened in porch every morning great spot for a little yoga slaso. The cottage has everything just bring shorts, a bathing suit and flip flops. Couldnt have been better for my wife and i.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline K.

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

Another amazing stay! 2nd time for us and just as fantastic as our first stay.!!

Amazing views, beautiful full moon, shooting stars, great location to all the best beaches and hikes, Miss Lucy’s, Skinny Legs, Market... You won’t be disappointed!! Cottage has everything that you could possibly need for a very comfortable stay. Thanks Mary Lou, Ollie and Bob for thinking of everything.
Stayed 11 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Peter J.

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

Fantastic details

What an amazing place. I can't think of a single thing we could have needed that we didn't have at Moonglow Cottage. The attention to detail from the fixtures to the cookware to the furniture was amazing. Bob, the property manager, was there at the drop of a hat to deal with all the island eccentricities that we're used to, things we usually "just deal with." And this was during a tropical depression. Across the board a wonderful place with fantastic owners and excellent management. We can't wait to stay there again. This was our ninth stay on St. John, and it was by far the nicest place we've stayed.
Stayed 10 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Sandra B.

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

Beautiful Home with Stunning Views and Sunrises!

We just returned from a little over 2 weeks in Coral Bay and found Moonglow to be an aesthetically pleasing home well equipped for comfort, good function and enjoyment. Great views across to Coral Bay East End and Tortola and there was always a pleasing breeze coming off the water. We especially enjoyed the outdoor screened dining room for evening meals at a time when daytime transition to evening encourages bothersome insect activity - we heard it but didn't feel it! Even though there are several other houses nearby, we were not bothered by noise, and the beautiful landscaping provides very attractive privacy. It's a lovely home and we throughly enjoyed our stay! Well done owners of Moonglow! Rob and Sandra, VT

10/10 Excellent

gretchen o., Scituate MA

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

Beautiful St John Home

Beautiful Coral Bay area home. High up in the hills, great view, breezy with morning sun. Beautiful grounds, tropical plantings with plenty of birds. Inside the home is beautiful, comfortable and clean. The screen porch is an added bonus.
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline K.

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

WONDERFUL!!

Our 7th trip to St. John and this was one of our favorite properties that we have stayed at. Beautiful views and everything that you need for a perfect stay in Coral Bay!! We hope to stay here again next winter.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2019