a refuge for writers
on the island of St. John in the US Virgin Islands
A Refuge in Paradise
Poet Cottage (that’s the view from our front yard, above) is a private, relaxed, well-appointed 550 square foot studio on a hill overlooking the Caribbean Sea and the Virgin Islands National Park. The cottage is a one-story masonry home with a main 1 BR/1 BA studio and a separate 1 BR/ half Bath room with endless views, wifi, mini-split air conditioning, and a full-sized washer/dryer.
The island of St. John, the smallest and most idyllic of the three United States Virgin Islands, is only a couple hours flight time from Miami. A perfect haven for writers and artists, the language is English, the currency is the US dollar, and no travel visa or passport is required for US citizens. The island is best known for its dozens of postcard perfect white sand beaches, turquoise bays with colorful corals, rainbows of tropical fish, sea turtles, and lush green hills. The famed beaches of the North Shore are only a 12-minute drive from Poet Cottage.
Only nine miles long and three miles wide, two-thirds of St. John is a protected United States National Park filled with nothing but birds, deer, and 200 miles of hiking trails. The presence of the National Park, our pride and joy as islanders, will preserve the unspoiled beauty of our landscape and our spectacular beaches for generations to come.
The island is accessible by ferry from the airport on the larger island of St. Thomas, just a 20-minute ride across Pillsbury Sound, where hundreds of ancient pirate ships are buried under the turquoise blue waters. St. John has no big cities or huge shopping centers and no major nightlife. We have no malls, big box stores, airports, cruise ship ports, in fact there isn’t even a stoplight on the island, something we as locals are quite proud of! But if you love crystal-clear water, palm trees, and you need peace and quiet, then St. John is the perfect place for you.
Cottage Amenities
* Self check in and check out with key box
* Paved, double-wide road leading from Cruz Bay all the way to the driveway of the cottage
* Flat gravel driveway
* 30 min hill walk down to shops, coffee bar, restaurants, and live music
* WIFI
* Mini-split air Conditioning units in all rooms
* Kitchen dining table with 4 chairs
* Outdoor dining table with 4 chairs
* Outdoor gas grill
* brand new outdoor shower and patio
* Queen bed in main studio with new mattress
* Futon sofa in main studio folds out to double bed
* Desk and desk chair
* Double bed in courtyard room with new mattress
* Kitchenette in courtyard room with sink+mini-fridge
* Blackout curtains
* View of the ocean and the National Park as well as Coral Bay harbor
* Laundry room with full sized stacked washer/dryer
* In studio kitchen: Full-size fridge, two-burner glass topped hob, convection mini oven
* Ceiling fans in every room
* Large bathroom in studio with walk-in shower
* Brand new linens
* TV with Netflix and Amazon Prime / no cable
* Books and reading chair
* Beach gear, beach chairs and snorkel equipment (fins and masks)
* Yoga mat
Please note: Poet Cottage does not have a microwave, full sized oven or printer and while we LOVE kids and pets, this is not a good cottage for them. There is no smoking in the cottage or anywhere on the property.
Upon booking you will be sent the Poet Cottage Housebook which will include useful information on travel, what to pack, how to check in and everything you need to know about the cottage. More information on what to do and see can be found here: https://www.vinow.com/stjohn/
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