AMAZING VIEW, AFFORDABLE, SPA

We just returned from 10 amazing days and nights high atop Coral Bay at Skyflower. My fiance and I have visited St. John for the past four years, and Skyflower is BY FAR the best rental house we have enjoyed. The views are simply breathtaking, and the house was equally spectacular. Having the living area separate from the bedrooms provided a lot of privacy. We rented both upstairs and downstairs, which worked well since we had two friends traveling with us. There is a TON of outdoor deck space, and the hot tub was a great bonus for when we relaxed at home. We were amazed at the details of the home - clearly the owners take great pride in their property. It had everything we needed and then some, including unexpected items like a first-aid kit and binoculars to better inspect our view. The three outdoor showers were amazing. Everything was very clean, and we encountered very few bugs given the home's position at the top of the mountain. The breezes at night kept us cool, and we enjoyed spectacular sunrises every morning. The photos do not do the home justice - it was hundreds times better than we expected. We highly recommend Skyflower to parties of 4 not afraid of a steep climb up a paved road. The home is located close to Coral Bay's restaurants, and a short drive from the island's best beaches. We hope to be back at Skyflower - and will remember our vacation, the views, and the beautiful home for a long time. Thank you.

My wife and I are currently staying in SKYFLOWER. We are recently retired but still very much adventuresome. Let me begin this review by stating that this Villa is beyond wonderful. We have been visiting St. John for 25 years and have never stayed in a better Villa. The view is absolutely breathtaking. Literally! As a private pilot, I estimate the altitude of the Villa to be 1000 feet above sea level. We can see Tortolla, Jost Van Dyke, Peter Island , Norman Island, and Sandy Cay just to name a few. The road to the Villa is completely paved which makes for an easy climb. It takes about 10 minutes to drive to Skinny Legs. I recommend a 4x4, although we have yet to engage it (we are driving a Jeep Liberty). Before arriving, we wondered if no air conditioning would be an issue. I'm happy to report it's not. Due to the altitude, the temperature is cooler than ground level. Also, there is ALWAYS a breeze up here. Even if we had a/c, we would not use it. The furnishings are first class as are the linens. Everything is squeaky clean. The Villa has a large flat screen television which appears to be new (LG). Also has a surround sound system. The kitchen is superior and has everything one could want. The hot tub is clean and is wonderful to use. Again, it is very clean and the water is gin clear with appropriate chemicals. The Villa has its own laundry room with washer and dryer. The downstairs suite is as nice if not nicer than the main house. The views from suite are as breathtaking as from main house. The Villa enjoys an electric gate which keeps goats and donkeys out (as well as uninvited guests). Also, the Villa comes with beach chairs (new), coolers, binoculars, books, games, etc. the outside decks are massive and we spend most of our time on them. Due to the altitude, NO MOSQUITOES! Yay!! Lastly, the Villa is 100% private. You cannot see another house which makes it nice. In closing, I can enthusiastically give SKYFLOWER 2 thumbs up!! FIVE STARS. You do not need to look further because you absolutely cannot find a nicer Villa.

Just got back from an amazing week on STJ with another couple. The four of us stayed at Skyflower. It was such a good decision! Usually, I stay down by the water, but this house is located basically at the top of the highest mountain (Bordeaux), which creates a totally different island experience. You climb the STEEP road to the house in your jeep (fun) and it's like a reward when you arrive. The view - you see everything and it's just so beautiful! You see St Thomas, Tortola, Virgin Gorda and lots of other islands. And you look down on Coral Bay, which is beautiful.

There are tons of beaches close by and lots of hiking trails, which we love. Our regimen was usually a hike to a beach, hanging there for a while, then heading to Skinny Legs for a painkiller, then out for dinner somewhere. We mixed in sailing and scuba trips, too. Best prescription for relaxation ever. Oh yeah, the house! Alright, several things make this the best rental we've had so far on STJ (our fourth house) and we'll come back here as long as the owners keep it the way it is, which is gorgeous and spotless.There is NONE of the fraying around the edges that you see at other places. The layout makes it great because there are three separated rooms. On the top flr, you have a common area (kitchen, dr, lr) which is perfectly sized for four adults. The kitchen is well equipped and we used it for dinner on a couple of nights. Then, you walk maybe ten feet across the deck to the first floor bedroom suite. It's perfectly appointed, really nice linens, a ceiling fan, lots of sliders to let the breezes in. The showers in both suites are outside under cover. You look out over those blue Caribbean waters! Just call me Mick Jagger.

The other suite, on the level below is a bit bigger because it contains its own living room and kitchen. We stayed there and our friends stayed upstairs. The quality of the experience upper or lower levels is identical, right down to the views, linens and showers. There are long porches both upper and lower levels, which is really nice.

What's great about the design, at least for us, is that the couples can come together in the common room for meals, coffee, hang out, whatever, but then they're also able to have complete privacy in the bedroom suites. You're not forced together 24x7; you can have just as much together or apart time as you want or need. Lastly, Coral Bay is a true island vibe, no pushy, uptight tourists. Love it.