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Retraite écologique de Coral Bay: la vie tropicale hors de la grille: randonnée jusqu'à la plage!Naturel, paix

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Avis voyageurs

10 sur 10
Exceptionnel
2 chambres2 salles de bain2 personnes

Équipements populaires

  • Bain à remous
  • Parking disponible
  • Animaux de compagnie acceptés
  • Barbecue
  • Cuisine
  • Espace extérieur

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St John, St John
  • Iles Vierges (parc national)
    ‪15 min à pied‬
  • Plage de Cinnamon Bay
    ‪18 min en voiture‬
  • Baie de Trunk
    ‪27 min en voiture‬
  • Saint-Thomas (STT-Cyril E. King)
    ‪73 min en voiture‬

Chambres et lits

2 chambres (2 personnes)

Chambre 1

1 grand lit

Chambre 2

1 grand lit

2 salles de bain

Salle de bain 1

Toilettes · Douche en plein air

Salle de bain 2

Toilettes · Douche uniquement

Espaces

Terrasse en bois ou patio
Véranda ou lanai
Douche en plein air
Cuisine
Balcon
Aire de jeux extérieure
Jardin
Salle à manger
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Retraite écologique de Coral Bay: la vie tropicale hors de la grille: randonnée jusqu'à la plage!Naturel, paix

NE MANQUEZ PAS LE FILM SUR LA PAGE 'AMMENITIES'! Eco-Retreat de Coral Bay: une vie tropicale hors réseau, vivez simplement et près de la nature sur la magnifique St. John. Si vous avez aimé Maho Bay Camp, vous allez adorer cet endroit! Un paradis pour les randonneurs et les amoureux, privé et isolé, en plein air et le silence. À énergie solaire, situé sur l'historique Johnny Horn Trail, une randonnée d'un mile pour faire de la plongée avec tuba à Waterlemon Cay et Leinster Bay. Romantique avec une vue imprenable et des terrasses privées spacieuses donnant sur la mer des Caraïbes, la baie de corail et les îles Vierges britanniques. À la frontière du parc national des Îles Vierges, à seulement 800 mètres des restaurants, bars et bus de Coral Bay, de Salt Pond ou de Cruz Bay. Avec une chambre, la Life's a Beach Suite, la retraite est la mieux adaptée pour un couple. Un lit jumeau gonflable confortable est disponible qui peut être installé dans une autre pièce si plus d'un lit queen est demandé.

Situé directement sur l'historique Johnny Horn Trail (randonnée d'un mile jusqu'à la célèbre plage de plongée en apnée Waterlemon Cay!) et en bordure du parc national des Îles Vierges, cette éco-retraite hors réseau est une maison en plein air / partiellement blindée qui est alimentée par l'énergie solaire, refroidie par les alizés, soutenue par des averses tropicales et réchauffée par le soleil. Surplombant la mer des Caraïbes, l'ouragan Hole et les îles Vierges britanniques à Virgin Gorda, la vue est imprenable et les levers de soleil sont spectaculaires.

Coral Bay Eco-Retreat offre l'opportunité unique d'être dans un endroit éloigné, à seulement un demi-mile du cœur de Coral Bay et à un mile de la plage. Il est parfait pour les randonneurs et les aventuriers qui souhaitent s'évader et vivre une vie écologique insulaire «hors des sentiers battus» dans un cadre tropical. Vivez une expérience tranquille pour l'écriture, la détente ou la contemplation, rythmée par les bruits du surf, des oiseaux, des grenouilles arboricoles, des moutons des îles et des ânes. Un invité a déclaré: `` En regardant le soleil se coucher, j'ai senti ma tension artérielle faire de même! '' D'autres ont appelé cette maison une cabane dans les arbres, car elle est entourée d'arbres et a même un arbre qui pousse juste à côté du lit!

Le grand pont ouvert est niché parmi les arbres et est parfait pour admirer la vue, méditer au lever du soleil (nous l'appelons le Morning Show) ou pour observer les étoiles lors d'une douce nuit caribéenne. Il propose une table parapluie solaire à plateau en verre pour les repas en plein air avec vue sur la mer des Caraïbes, un barbecue Weber et un hamac Pawley Island pour deux pour le sport préféré du propriétaire: le réchauffement du hamac! On y accède par «l'escalier menant au ciel», éclairé par des lampes solaires et parsemé de cerceaux, de cirrus à floraison nocturne et de térébenthines. C'est une vue à ciel ouvert pour observer les étoiles ou profiter du clair de lune la nuit, du soleil pour bronzer pendant la journée.

Le pont se connecte par de doubles portes en cyprès au salon avec moustiquaire qui a un grand canapé confortable, une chaise berçante à l'ancienne, des livres, un lecteur / écran DVD, une zone de chargement pour les appareils électroniques et l'art caribéen, principalement des femmes des Caraïbes, créé par Femmes des Caraïbes. Généralement, un fort signal de téléphone portable est généralement disponible, en particulier pour AT&T et Internet sans fil gratuit.

La cuisine en plein air de style insulaire comprend une mangeoire à colibris très occupée et une mangeoire pour les bananes à la noix de coco, attirant de nombreuses petites bananes jaunes (oiseau officiel des îles Vierges) qui vous accueillent chaque matin. Cette ancienne cuisine de style caribéen a un thème de sirène avec des paniers suspendus et des antiquités de cuisine collectées lors des voyages en bas de l'île, y compris des poêles en fer, des bouilloires et même une vieille cloche d'école de l'île. La cuisine en plein air de style porche surplombe un jardin d'herbes aromatiques / aloès / papaye / basilic / banane / ananas et utilise l'eau de pluie chauffée par le soleil qui est alimentée par gravité à partir d'un petit château d'eau en `` tambours '' recyclés. Pour une véritable conservation de l'eau et conformément aux anciennes traditions insulaires, le «lave-vaisselle» est un égouttoir à vaisselle / en bambou dans lequel l'eau de vaisselle est économisée pour les terrasses et les plantes de jardin. Il a un frigo à énergie solaire de taille moyenne (taille de la chambre d'hôtel) (avec un petit congélateur pour trois bacs à glaçons), une cuisinière et un four à six brûleurs non électroniques (pas de micro-ondes), un coin salon de style bar donnant sur la vue, vaisselle, bambou et éco-ustensiles de cuisine, moulin à café en grains, cafetière à piston et un grille-pain de cuisinière. Huit gallons d'eau potable purifiée de l'île (dans des cruches de gallons recyclés) sont fournis.

La suite "Life's a Beach" offre une vue fabuleuse depuis votre oreiller, avec un lit queen-size avec une literie en coton naturel aux couleurs tropicales, beaucoup d'oreillers, une couette paradisiaque et gonflée et une moustiquaire romantique et pratique. Refroidis par les alizés, il y a aussi des lampes de lecture à faible puissance et un ventilateur avec son propre système solaire, donc il est toujours disponible! C'est une chambre ouverte sur la nature, dispose d'une salle de bain complète privée, d'un jardin avec une fresque murale de l'île (créée par notre premier invité), d'une terrasse avec un arbre qui pousse au chevet du lit, d'une petite cafetière et d'une cafetière, d'une mangeoire à oiseaux en coquille de noix de coco et de photos de St. Plages de John.

Les salles de bains en plein air sont équipées de robinets à chasse d'eau, d'une demi-baignoire au rez-de-chaussée et d'une douche intérieure et d'une douche de jardin extérieure. L'eau de pluie est collectée sur le toit, stockée dans des citernes, considérée comme précieuse, limitée et soigneusement conservée. Les clients sont encouragés à prendre le St. John Eco-Challenge: prenez de l'eau fraîche, des éco-douches de St John (pas chaudes), limitez les bouffées de chaleur, éteignez les lumières, séchez vos cheveux dans la brise et laissez une «empreinte écologique insulaire, style flip-flop» zéro!

Dans cette éco-retraite, vous ne faites qu'un avec la nature; l'endroit parfait pour vous si vous êtes d'accord pour monter des collines (80 'de l'allée jusqu'à la maison!), monter des marches (25 d'entre eux jusqu'à la maison), adore faire de la randonnée et conduire un sentier accidenté en 4x4. Si vous n'êtes pas très allergique, phobique ou sensible aux gheckos tropicaux (petits lézards) ou si vous rencontrez des insectes volants qui visitent cette maison en plein air, vous allez adorer! Généralement, les alizés réduisent au minimum les moustiques et les parasites et les grenouilles et les bernard-l'ermite sont nos exterminateurs d'insectes naturels! Comme il est hors réseau, il n'y a pas de sèche-cheveux, micro-ondes, lave-vaisselle, eau chaude (Remarque: il est chauffé par le soleil), climatiseurs ... ou même un évier de cuisine! Mais à leur place se trouvent des vues impressionnantes, de l'intimité, des brises douces, uniquement des sons naturels et des nuits étoilées ... et Internet! Prenez la rue John Eco Challenge et voyez à quel point votre empreinte carbone environnementale peut être petite!

Si vous voulez une vue magnifique, la paix et la tranquillité, l'éco-aventure et un cadre naturel, Coral Bay Eco-retreat est la maison pour vous! Doit aimer les oiseaux!





Responsable de l’hébergement

Allison Smith

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Anglais

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Services et équipements

Bain à remous
Cuisine
Animaux de compagnie acceptés
Wi-Fi haut débit gratuit
Espace extérieur
Vue sur l’océan

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Cet hébergement est géré par un hôte privé (une partie n’agissant pas dans le cadre de son commerce, son entreprise ou sa profession). La législation européenne relative aux droits des consommateurs ne s’appliquera pas à votre réservation, y compris le droit de rétractation. Toutefois, la politique d’annulation définie par l’hôte privé couvrira votre réservation. Les articles 1100 à 1386-1 du Code civil français s’appliqueront. https://www.legifrance.gouv.fr/codes/id/LEGISCTA000032040794/
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L'hôte a indiqué que l'hébergement n'était équipé d'aucun détecteur de monoxyde de carbone, mais que des appareils à gaz étaient présents sur place ; pensez à apporter un détecteur portable lors de votre séjour
L'hôte a indiqué que l'hébergement n'était équipé d'aucun détecteur de fumée
Cet hébergement comprend les dispositifs de sécurité suivants : un extincteur et une trousse de secours

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Une voiture n'est pas nécessaire pour accéder à l'hébergement et se déplacer pendant le séjour

À propos du quartier

St. John

Ce cottage vous donne rendez-vous à St. John, plus précisément en zone rurale. En quête d'aventure ? Dirigez-vous vers l'emblématique Tortola Cruise Ship Port. Plutôt envie de vous poser et d'admirer la beauté naturelle des lieux ? Les tout aussi sympathiques Iles Vierges (parc national) et Baie de Trunk n'attendent que vous ! Les points d'eau des environs sont le décor idéal pour vous adonner à de nouvelles activités telles que la plongée sous-marine et le snorkeling tandis que les amoureux d'aventures en plein air pourront plutôt opter pour la randonnée et les balades en vélo.
Carte
St John, St John

À proximité

  • Iles Vierges (parc national) - 15 min à pied - 1.3 km
  • Plage de Maho - 9 min en voiture - 6.7 km
  • Cinnamon Bay - 17 min en voiture - 7.9 km
  • Plage de Cinnamon Bay - 18 min en voiture - 10.5 km
  • Baie de Trunk - 27 min en voiture - 11.6 km

Comment se déplacer

  • St. Thomas (SPB - Thomas Seaplane Base) - 95 min en voiture

Restaurants

  • ‪Skinny Legs - ‬13 min à pied
  • ‪The Windmill Bar - ‬21 min en voiture
  • 1748 Restaurant
  • ‪Greengo’s - ‬26 min en voiture
  • ‪Sun Dog Cafe - ‬26 min en voiture

Foire aux questions

Les animaux domestiques sont-ils admis dans l'hébergement Retraite écologique de Coral Bay: la vie tropicale hors de la grille: randonnée jusqu'à la plage!Naturel, paix ?

Oui, les animaux de compagnie sont admis au sein de l'hébergement.

Quelle est l'heure d'arrivée à l'hébergement Retraite écologique de Coral Bay: la vie tropicale hors de la grille: randonnée jusqu'à la plage!Naturel, paix ?

Les arrivées sont prévues à partir de 16 h 00.

Quelle est l'heure de départ de l'hébergement Retraite écologique de Coral Bay: la vie tropicale hors de la grille: randonnée jusqu'à la plage!Naturel, paix ?

Le départ a lieu à 09 h 00.

Où se situe l'hébergement Retraite écologique de Coral Bay: la vie tropicale hors de la grille: randonnée jusqu'à la plage!Naturel, paix ?

Envie d'un séjour plaisir riche en découvertes ? Ce chalet qui profite d'une belle situation en zone rurale se trouve à moins de 3 km des sites suivants : Iles Vierges (parc national), Hurricane Hole et Waterlemon Cay. Monument national du récif corallien des îles Vierges et Fort Berg se trouvent également à moins de 3 km de distance.

Avis

10

Exceptionnel

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Note des voyageurs de 10 (Excellent), d’après 36 avis sur 38.
Note des voyageurs de 8 (Bien), d’après 2 avis sur 38.
Note des voyageurs de 6 (Satisfaisant), d’après 0 avis sur 38.
Note des voyageurs de 4 (Médiocre), d’après 0 avis sur 38.
Note des voyageurs de 2 (Horrible), d’après 0 avis sur 38.

9,6/10

Propreté

10/10

Arrivée

9,8/10

Communication

9,8/10

Emplacement

9,8/10

Exactitude de l’annonce

Avis

10/10 Excellent

Matthew W.

Les points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce

Eco retreat review

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Allison's cottage. It is a "full" outdoor experience where you can be one with birds, geckos, anoles, frogs and even a family of crabs that come out every night. The cool breeze off the deck made it very easy to stare at the unbelievable view of Hurricane Hole, East End, and the BVI's beyond. Although the road in is rough and slow, we enjoyed the Jeeping experience, having off-roaded all over the U.S. It's really only about 7 minutes to smooth pavement.Allison first met us in person and gave us an overview of the property. She answered all of our questions, and was a great resource for things to do. She kept in touch via text during our entire stay. The snorkeling and hiking she recommended were amazing, and this spot high on the hill was perfect for getting out and about in Coral Bay.I highly recommend this eco retreat for anyone willing to conserve their resources and be one with nature. Do not rent this cottage if you are looking for resort amenities - this is much more about being present and in the moment and concentrating on things that really matter. If you cannot relax here, you probably cannot relax anywhere.Thank you once again for opening your home to us!
Séjour de 7 nuits en avril 2025
Cet avis a été envoyé avant 2018 et n’a pas été vérifié.

10/10 Excellent

Kacie G.

A Luxurious Adventure in Paradise!

We had the most wonderful and relaxing time at the house. It was clean, well organized and had everything we needed. We loved the peacefulness, the birds, the view and most especially the sleeping porch. The owner was so hospitable, helpful and kind. She made this our most favorite trip to St. John so far and that's not small praise.

8/10 Bien

Tom & Lindy H., Hillsborough, NC

Les points forts : Arrivée, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce

Good but not good enough for 5 stars

Pros: Great location if you like to hike which we do. View is spectacular and in spite of the “cons” below we encourage you to be adventurous and rent Allison’s cottage: We only share thr “con’s” so you will have a more realistic understanding of what your experience will be like renting this cottage than you may otherwise have from just reading the VRBO description of the cottage and with the hopes that our comments will spur Allison to give the cottage the deep cleaning and maintenance TLC it needs and install a proper solar shower that really does provide a hot shower. Cions: The cottage needs some TLC regarding maintenance and also needs a deep cleaning. There is also another cottage within a 100 feet and with no doors or windows on Allison’s house you can hear literally every word renters in the other house say when they are on their porch. We were at Allison’s house for a month and most of the groups of renters in the other house were respectful and not an issue but one couple had a full blown domestic meltdown complete with bodily threats towards each other etc and it was not a pleasant experience. You need to be aware that the “not hot” solar showers Allison refers to in her description are COLD and not warm which is disappointing since there is super abundant sunshine and it would be easy and “doable” to install a proper solar shower to furnish hot water to the fiberglass shower in the bathroom next to the bedroom rather than only furnish (as she does) a black vinyl bag so-called “solar shower” in an outdoor “shower” with the black vinyl bag of water in the shade and not hot as a result & not getting much direct sun and not pressurized. That “solar shower” experience consists of alternating a low pressure small stream of barely luke warm water with grabbing the other water source at the “shower” which is a much higher pressure COLD water garden hose to have enough water pressure to rinse. The other major disappointment with the house is the very poor condition of the “road” going to the house. It was not disappointing because of the steepness since in the mountains roads are expected to be steep. The problem with the road is that the handful of people who live on it seem to not want to spend the money to properly maintain it and the island rains have washed out the road to the extent that it is very tedious and neck snapping and bone jarring to drive up and down the mountain even at less than 5 miles per hour.
Séjour de 28 nuits en février 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline B., Tioga Pennsylvania USA

Les points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce

Views for days!

My husband and I LOVED Allison's place. It is very open and to me it felt kind of like camping but with all the comforts. We were up every morning to watch the spectacular sun rise which you can enjoy without leaving the bed. Bugs were never an issue but if little lizards and crabs creep you out you may want to stay elsewhere. We enjoyed having them around and even gave them knick names. I have never stayed anywhere where the host was so thoughtful. Her place is very well stocked and she has so many little notes around to tell you what's what. She even left me a special birthday treat. Thank you Allison for allowing us to enjoy your Retreat. I can't wait to come again.
Séjour de 7 nuits en avril 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gabriela R.

Les points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce

Breathtaking views, starry nights, immersed in nature!

Allison, our host was flexible and allowed us to change the dates. She is a kind soul. Her property is nestled in nature and there is animal life everywhere. Easy access for hiking, beaches and amazing trails from her place. An unforgettable experience. Feeling very grateful.
Séjour de 7 nuits en avril 2021

10/10 Excellent

Michael B.

Les points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce

Wonderful Retreat

Thank you so much to Allison for allowing us to come down and stay in this wonderful little, well-built, special home to celebrate our golden wedding anniversary. We could feel her loving care in every detail. We really appreciate Allison bending over backwards to let us come during this extraordinary summer of 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic. We know she made special efforts to allow us to be here, and we really appreciate it. Our time here has been absolutely wonderful, including our adventures getting here (we got a little lost at first after taking a wrong turn). We highly recommend this home to the right people. It is not for those that are seeking a four star hotel with all the amenities, it is for those who are seeking a wonderful getaway off the beaten path who don’t mind working a bit to get here.
Séjour de 5 nuits en juillet 2020

10/10 Excellent

Erik B., Lexington

Les points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce

A perfect stay, a perfect week!

Love the location, including the rigorous jeep approach; the isolation that resulted was worth every bump in the rocky road. Allison could not have been more responsive and helpful. We're planning on two weeks next year, and even that seems too short!
Séjour de 7 nuits en février 2020

10/10 Excellent

Pascale P.

Les points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce

A piece of paradise in the trees

We loved our stay at the Eco Retreat! The views of the islands are breathtaking and waking up with the sunrise was incredible. We enjoyed getting on the park trail right next to the house and accessing beaches on the north coast that way. Allison was a perfect host, very responsive to our questions and full of great advice. It is a steep and exciting drive up to the retreat and having 4WD was a must! Well worth it to access this beautiful, peaceful and private piece of paradise!
Séjour de 7 nuits en janvier 2020

10/10 Excellent

Patrick M., Denver USA

Best in St John!

A wonderful stay! Best view on east side of St John, from decks to bedroom! A secluded, private retreat, but easily accessible to beaches, restaurants and other services. I will gladly stay again!
Séjour de 5 nuits en janvier 2019
Cet avis a été envoyé avant 2018 et n’a pas été vérifié.

10/10 Excellent

Devon S., Reno, NV

A uniquely charming and secluded open-air cottage with breathtaking views!

Allison’s Coral Bay ecoretreat cottage was an absolute dream. My husband and I stayed there on our honeymoon in April 2017. I had a vision of a private cottage somewhere tropical, which was surprisingly hard to find! We stumbled across this cottage while searching all of central America, Hawaii, and the Caribbean for something, and I couldn’t have been happier with out choice. Allison warned us that it would be a rough 4x4 road to the house with a nice steep set of stairs. We felt pretty comfortable with that situation - we’re active, work in natural resources and have to drive bad roads for work a lot of the time - so we signed up. She is not lying about the road or the stairs! It was doable, but definitely an adventure :P It made us plan our days ahead of time so we minimized the number of trips up and down that road per day, which I ended up really enjoying. The cottage is adorable and it’s obvious that a lot of love went into the design. There are personal touches everywhere, and the open-air bedroom is so dreamy. It’s definitely the type of place you could be just sitting in the hammock, reading a book and letting the day pass by. We were never in a rush to leave the cottage :) I loved feeling like I was part of nature - the little bananaquit birds do come right up to you as if they’re asking for sugar, little anole lizards skitter around in the evenings, and we even saw a hermit crab crawling around outside. The kitchen frog didn’t show up until our last day when we accidentally left the kettle lid open :-o and found him in there the next morning! We really enjoyed off-the-grid living. It ended up just feeling like a REALLY luxurious camping trip and we loved being on that natural camping sleep schedule: wake with the sunrise (absolutely stunning view out of the Love Nest), fall asleep shortly after sunset. This worked out most nights except for the one where we partied hard in Coral Bay and didn’t get back until 11pm - no worries, there are solar lamps to light your way up the stairs! I seriously would love to come back to this cottage. St. John was lovely, too. We made no plans other than “get on plane, get rental car to cottage” and it was still a magical vacation. We spent our days snorkeling in all the little bays that are easily accessible by jeep or on foot, we hiked the Johnny Horn Trail to Waterlemon Cay (do it! We saw 4 sea turtles up close in the water!), and successfully visited (I think) every bar and restaurant in Coral Bay.
Séjour de 6 nuits en avril 2017
Cet avis a été envoyé avant 2018 et n’a pas été vérifié.

10/10 Excellent

Winnie R.

Perfect treehouse for us!

Seeking adventurous, good natured people! If you enjoy solitude, unbelievable views, a refreshing breeze, geckos on the spice rack, birds all around, hermit crabs traveling through your shower, driving your jeep like they do in TV commercials, plus you're willing to wash your own dishes, conserve resources (water and electricity are precious commodities here!), and grab a broom to sweep off the deck after a rainy or windy night, then this place is for you! If you crave a busy, sterile all-inclusive resort with drinks by the pool, maids and turn-down service, then keep looking. Allison is a super host and the place is so lovely that it's hard to know where to begin. She responded to our texts and mini-emergencies promptly -such as referring a chiropractor when one of our group had a back issue flare up (she always adds, "tell him you're staying at my place, he's a good friend" with any referral). I read another review suggesting not to use the kitchen. Au contraire! We cooked nearly all our meals here and packed lunches. Love this kitchen! Except one basket over the stove hangs too low for tall people;) so we used it on the counter to thwart bird attacks on our food. Bonus: the kitchen is in the shady part of the house so you can cook whenever and not get baked by the sun. If you're a serious cook, you will appreciate the well-seasoned cast iron pans in a variety of sizes. Two items to add- a mixing bowl and a cheese grater (so we improvised), but otherwise the kitchen has everything you need- including a coffee grinder (we brought our fav fair trade, shade grown, organic roasted beans from home). Word of caution: don't leave that banana you started eating and set down for a sec on the counter and walk away- not even for a minute! Those thieving pearly-eyed thrashers (birds sized like a jay) will help themselves!! Toss a dish towel, plate, or upside down basket over your precious food and all will be well, lol. You really have to be the right sort of people to enjoy this quiet, out of the way treehouse for grown ups. We thought about camping but didn't want to schlep our gear here. This was more like glamping- you feel nestled in mother natures lap, but with a comfy bed and amenities like wifi and a charging dock whenever you want it. It was the perfect spot for us!
Séjour de 5 nuits en mars 2017
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8/10 Bien

Teri M.

Peaceful tree-house living

Warning- if you don't like camping and nature, this is not the place for you! Now that that's out of the way, the Coral Bay eco retreat was freaking awesome!!! This peaceful, secluded, off the grid tree-house lands you 'far from the maddening crowd'. In staying, one experiences true off the grid living with solar power, a propane stove, indoor plumbing fed by captured rain water, and discharged into a septic. There is an indoor and outdoor shower that isn't heated, so be prepared for a cool shower... but in the hot sun it can be refreshing. If it's too cold for you, just heat some water on the stove to bathe with. Be prepared for critters to scurry about and bring bug spray.... again just like camping (or perhaps eco-glamping in this case). You also want to stock up on drinking water because it's too risky to drink rain water stored in unsealed containers. This tree house was relaxing and helped me reset my circadian rhythm that was so interrupted from my busy and hectic job a software engineer. My hubby is an env. scientist, so needless to say, we both were in heaven. We experienced multiple engagements with the bananaquints you can hand feed, humming birds, geckos, lizards, hawks, finches, millipedes, and even found a tarantula in its hole! Sleeping outside, under the stars in the mosquito net, and being naturally woke up with the sunrise was awesome. Thank you, Allison, for sharing your retreat with us!!
Séjour de 7 nuits en décembre 2016
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10/10 Excellent

Adrian W.

Great

We had a wonderful trip. Allison was very thoughtful in checking up with us throughout the week. My daughter (16) and I loved being off the grid and so close to so much natural beauty. It was a cathartic trip for me. I needed it. Maybe metamorphic for her which is what I was hoping for. She has always loved animals and nature and this was a perfect place for her to experience the islands at as close as possible to its natural state. It was her first time in the islands and I am sure she will never forget it. I loved the hiking and the snorkeling...even though I had been to many of the trails and bays before...it was almost like the first time all over again when you get to show it to someone for their first time. I would love to come back again and stay here again. Maybe bring the wife next time. It was an adventure.
Séjour de 7 nuits en mars 2016
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10/10 Excellent

Kristin W.

Peaceful retreat

We stayed at Concordia twice but could never spend much time on our deck and enjoy the views because of wind, heat, or bugs. At this cottage, we were comfortably outside on our deck, day and night. The views are spectacular. Rolling over in bed to watch the sunrise never got old. If you haven't been to the island before, Allyson's care and attention will make you feel at home.
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10/10 Excellent

jody z.

can't wait to go back

We stayed for 10 days & it was one of the best vacations we ever had. It was relaxing, great views & very peaceful. We're already talking about when we'll return. If you are looking to get away from it all - this is the place to go! It's worth the hike to the top. Allison had every detail thought out in the house - it was very comfortable. We highly recommend eating at Oasis for fantastic 'comfort' food. We would highly recommend this place!!
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10/10 Excellent

Daniel P.

Perfect eco friendly getaway

We spent our honeymoon in the Eco retreat, and it was exactly what we wanted. We loved waking up to see the phenomenal sunrises and watching the birds from the love nest. It was also great to walk out the door and begin a hike to the Johnny Horn Trail which leads to Waterlemon Bay, an excellent and secluded snorkeling spot. The Eco Retreat surpassed our expectations. We highly recommend it to those who want to be one with nature.
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10/10 Excellent

Laurie R.

Unique Property with Spectacular Views

The Eco Retreat is a special place. We wanted privacy, nature, charm, creature comforts and a bit of adventure. The Retreat provided all of that and more. The views are spectacular. Allison, our very accommodating owner, did everything possible to make our stay pleasant, including picking up our groceries from Star Market. She is extremely responsive to questions and requests and a pleasure to deal with. She even keeps a cell phone at the house in case your service doesn’t work. Both beds are extremely comfortable with nice linens, and the open-air bedroom is like no other place you will rest your head. You wake up to birdsong and a Caribbean sunrise. The kitchen has everything you need to cook, but it's not the type of home where you will want to prepare complex meals that involve many pans and serving dishes. Use the time you save washing dishes by hand to sit on the deck! We cooked big breakfasts and packed lunches and ate out the other evenings. Coral Bay has great restaurants, including Indigo Grill, Skinny Legs, Pickles and Aqua Bistro. Some considerations. You definitely need a four-wheel drive jeep to get up to the house and then you climb 45 steps. Your water is heated by the sun, so it's warm, not hot. (We found it refreshing after a long day.) We always had electricity from the solar panels, but we were careful to only use what we needed. The power went out a few times on St. John but not for us! You should be the kind of person who laughs and grabs the camera when a gecko invades your space, and love having banana quits eat sugar from your hand and hummingbirds zoom by your head. All of this added to the appeal of the house for us. We were there in the dry season. You may or may not find the mosquitoes to be a problem. My daughter had multiple bites, I had some and my other friend had none. My daughter may have been bitten on the beaches and in the woods as we saw no mosquitoes or flying insects at the house, probably due to the constant breeze. She started using OFF Botanical Lotion (plant-based ingredient found in eucalyptus plants) and that seemed to help. I loved being off the grid. I have Verizon so my phone never worked anywhere on St. John. The internet wasn’t always reliable (a function of the island). I adjusted immediately and left the real world behind. I highly recommend you do the same, and start by renting Allison’s retreat.
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10/10 Excellent

Rebecca C.

So wonderful I'm tempted to keep it a secret

Allison's house-not to mention Allison--are everything you could ask for if you want a peaceful, private, quiet, bright and colorful, clean, cozy, comfortable and unique retreat. It was exactly what I was looking for. It is perfectly appointed with the essentials: cooking equipment, utensils, stove, fridge, grill, coolers, drinking water supplied, basic cooking spices, guide books, maps--even an onsite massage table! I was so entranced by the birds, hammock and views that I had no use for the tv/video equipment, but it's there if you want it. Allison also provided a local cell phone, which came in handy because my carrier (Verizon) had no service there. The outdoor bed, bathroom and kitchen were my favorite things, besides the bananaquits Allison has trained to eat out of your hand. Allison was the consummate host, leading me from Cruz Bay to Coral Bay, stopping along the way to point out premium views, and then up the steep, rough hill to the house in my first-ever 4WD adventure. (I loved the drive after my virgin ascent--very proud of myself every time I conquered it.) She picked up my grocery order before meeting me, and helped me carry it up those infamous 44 steps--which, rather than a hassle, were a great way to enforce a bit of exercise, which made me feel productive and healthy on days when I otherwise just happily lazed around. On get-up-and-go days, it was lovely to be located smack dab on the Johnny Horne Trail. Allison was also a godsend when my travel was screwed up on my way down--she was so understanding about the stress the situation created, which helped me let it go; she arranged my stop-gap accommodations in St. Thomas; and gave very helpful advice for the hours I was stuck there. In short, if I ever return to the Virgin Islands, this is without a doubt where I will stay. I will arrange my travel dates so that I can get it, because no matter how many other great places to stay there may be, I found my home at this house.
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10/10 Excellent

Karen W.

A true home away from home

This little retreat was amazing. It was hard to leave and venture out into Coral Bay because this place was a vacation by itself. The view was amazing . . . There were so many moments while at the eco-retreat that we realized that Allison had gone above and beyond to make this place one you will never forget. If you want to step away from the busy life and into a place that you can rest and replenish the soul . . . this is it!
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10/10 Excellent

Rick T.

Memorable Experience!

This was a perfect escape from New England's winter! Every day there was a new, beautiful sunrise (we have lots of sunrise pictures!). Being home (back to cold/snow) we have had time to reflect. This was one of our all time most memorable adventures. To be in an open-aired living environment for two weeks was unique in itself. We had no problem adjusting to the off-grid experience - limited water usage, cool showers, solar electricity, natural 'air conditioning'! It was private and remote. The 4-wheel jeep ride up/down the access road became routine. As did the exercise of walking up/down the steep hill/stairs to reach this true tree house. It was quiet. It had gorgeous views. Nature was all around us. We loved the bananaquits and the hummingbirds. Even came to enjoy the shy encounters with the geckos and Freddy! We found ourselves so relaxed and comfortable that we did not feel the need to leave this place. Although we did take a daily trip down to the Oasis Restaurant for dinner take-out. Highly recommend! Our evenings were as memorable sitting waiting for and watching the moonrise. Moonlight became our nightlight! The starry sky was spectacular and we spent many hours sitting on the deck watching it and enjoying the solitude. This is definitely a wonderful place to reconnect with your loved one and find peace within yourself. When we left we felt we were ready to rejoin the pace of life, but we now reflect upon those two week as a very special time and a longing escape there again. Maybe next year?
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10/10 Excellent

Loved, loved loved this place!

We had a fantastic time in this off the grid getaway.....talk about disconnecting...in the best of ways...this is a great place to do that. We loved being out doors laying in the double hammock, eating under the solar lit umbrella and cooking in the open air kitchen with the bananaquits. The view is the best we have ever had in St John. My very favorite part was the outdoor bed, with mosquito netting, that had the most phenomenal view of the sunrise....from the pillow. Allison was very responsive when we were making the plans. And the house was well thought out and definitely had everything we needed. I definitely recommend to people who like the outdoors and really want to get away.
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10/10 Excellent

Mieka S.

Tree House Living at it's Finest

My husband and I both agreed that our favorite part of our St. John vacation was greeting the sun each morning in our cozy tree house bed; the muted pastel of the sunrise sky perfectly complimented by the baby blue accents of the deck made even softer seen through the gossamer of the rustling, romantic netting surrounding us, the cacophonous sounds of the jungle ready with a serenade. Breaking the spell and getting out of bed was rewarded with a strong cup of coffee and breakfast taken on the upstairs deck where the sweeping views were even more impressive. Allison was a wonderful host and made sure that we had everything we needed for a self-sufficient getaway. She provided wonderful information and plenty of communication before our arrival to ensure we had a relaxing and stress-free vacation. That strong coffee I brought from home was on Allison's recommendation. Our rental car was waiting for us at the ferry was thanks to Allison contacting our car company in advance of our arrival. Allison greeted us there herself and gave us an escort from Cruz Bay to the cottage, making sure to point out important sign-posts and landmarks which were vital to our navigation throughout the trip. We even had groceries waiting for us upon arrival (provided by St. John Provisions) thanks to a recommendation from Allison. The well appointed kitchen provided most of our meals, the only disappointment being that the gas grill was not working properly during our stay. The cottage was exactly as described and we had no issues limiting our water or power needs as required for the house's ecosystem. The only word of warning I would add to this review is that the mosquitoes were savage. My husband and I used some serious Deet based repellant and it was still not enough to avoid dozens of bites on our legs and arms. The nets were mostly sufficient (though some slipped through stray holes) but as soon as we were in the open we were beset upon immediately and had to spray ourselves liberally. Certainly a small price to pay for the wonderful experience of open air-living but should be taken into account. All of the many other critters (lizards, birds, bees, geckos etc) were delightful and welcome. If we ever visit St. John again we would not hesitate to book Allison's cottage again for our stay.
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10/10 Excellent

Elke B.

Vacation of a lifetime

This was the vacation of a lifetime for us. Allison is correct in saying that if you loved Maho Bay Camps, you’ll love her Eco Retreat. It’s better! There is privacy, the most amazing view and there are more levels of comfort. We loved being able to pack our snorkeling gear and hike to Waterlemon Bay or Brown Bay. If you wish to explore the entire island, you need to rent a car. We had a Jeep for a part of our stay. Allison is an amazing person, businesswoman and host. She went above and beyond, and is a pleasure to correspond with and talk to. We did not miss a thing at the cottage and when our travels take us back to St. John, we hope to find her place available for rent.
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10/10 Excellent

james h.

Incredible Getaway From it all!!

My wife and I are on our last night here and we just wanted to write this while it is all fresh on our minds. Leaving a house of 9 people for this retreat was exactly what we both needed and it lived up to every dream we had. Great property. Incredible views and just a fantastic way to take some time to ourselves and relax. We loved it!!!
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10/10 Excellent

Beautiful retreat!

From the moment we arrived on the island, Allison was so helpful and welcoming! We had to cut our visit short because I got sick just after we arrived, but the house was wonderful and we hope to return soon for the longer trip we had planned. The beds were very comfy and the view was incredible. We also enjoyed watching all the wildlife around the property. Overall, minus my getting sick, it was a wonderful trip! Thank you for everything Allison!

Qui vous reçoit ?

Vous êtes reçu par Allison Smith

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37 uear resident of St. John, Allison offers her eco-home to fellow nature-lover guests as a haven for relaxation and rejuvenation. She built the home herself (with a little help from her friends!) over a period of 15 years during a time of minimal access to basic construction services; ie she took materials up the rigorous Johnny Horn Trail in her jeep! She's created a natural home, complete with many birds and hopes that you'll find the same serenity as you watch the sunrise from your bed! She lives on a nearby smaller island and is readily available to help in any way. She grew up in Florida and sailed to the Virgin Islands in her own sailboat, spending five months at sea en route. She has devoted her life to service, first as a school counselor, then as the 'island shrink' and founder and director of the islands first non-profit organization, the People Moving Forward Foundation. Guided to create spiritual growth opportunities, she created Rejuvenation Vacations, specializing in retreats for relaxation, yoga and spiritual growth. She has taught workshops and classes on A Course in Miracles, prosperity consciousness, living an optimum life experience and is recently credentialed as a Licensed Unity Teacher through Unity Worldwide Spiritual Institute. Until the pandemic, she led weekly community meditation gatherings on Peace Hill and taught Wednesday classes under the gri gri tree in Pickles Deli's backyard. She has a beautiful daughter, Angie, sic fabulous grandchildren and a great granddaughter.
She has a PhD in spiritual counseling,, MA in counseling and a double major BA in psychology and sociology.

Pourquoi avoir choisi cet hébergement ?

The Coral Bay Eco Retreat offers an opportunity to experience off-the-grid living in a tropical setting. The energy of the home, overlooking the VI National Park as well as bordering it, provides a serene and peaceful setting with an awesome view and silence, a rare commodity in these times! At one point, it was a haven for 'rescue goats' who had been injured or abandoned, as an adjunct to the island's animal care center, hosting as many as 15 little goats in a stable built by her and her grandson. To be clear, the "goat years" are over, but we're still visited by many free-roaming donkeys, goats, sheep and deer. This house is like no other, unique and sweet, simple and close to nature.

Quels sont les atouts de cet hébergement ?

* Location! Located uniquely on the historic Johnny Horn Trail, on the border of the Virgin Islands National Park, you're only a half mile jeep ride or hike from the heart of Coral Bay with its shops, bars and restaurants and a mile from the beaches of the VI National Park, including the famous snorkeling of Waterlemon Cay. Peaceful and quiet!
* Unique home: open air, solar-powered, gathered rain water, trees growing through the decks, lots of birds, sustainable, zero footprint!
* most of the time, the only sounds you hear are natural

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