Testimonials for Sea Cottage - Bordeaux Mountain
Our stay on St John this week was amazing! We enjoyed hiking several trails, Reef and Ram Head were our favourites! Also we enjoyed snorkelling and exploring many of the great bays on St John. The Sea Cottage was a great place to come back in the evenings! The view is amazing and the cottage is just perfect for a couple! We enjoyed sunrise and star gazing from the porch and outside shower. We even took a day trip on the Bad Kitty to explore the Baths in the BVI. Our trip was truly one taken to paradise! Thanks for everything!
Stephanie and Weston , 09/2012
It was pure pleasure to stay in your beautiful cottage this past week and although the weather was not on our side we made the best of it. We were lucky enough to see some amazing sights, Cinnamon Bay and Trunk Bay were great and we saw lots of sea creatures while snorkelling on a kayak trip through Round bay. The sun finally came out for our last few days here and we definitely left here satisfied. The DVD collection really helped pass those rainy days. We also greatly enjoyed all our trips into Coral bay and Cruz Bay and we had many amazing meals, most notably at Shipwreck landing, Fatty Crab and Banana Deck. We hope to be back here again someday and until then our fond memories well help to pass the time.
Marie and Phillip , Toronto, Ontario CN , 08/2012
Thank you so very much for sharing your cottage with us. Our 1st trip to St John was spectacular and the cottage is amazing. We enjoyed snorkelling all over the island, especially at Waterlemon Cay and in the mangroves at Princess Bay. We hiked around checked out many ruins and really enjoyed Annaberg and just hanging out on the beaches, especially Maho Bay. We engaged right on the porch so we will definitely return! Thank you so much for your hospitality and making our trip so special!
Michael and Diana , 08/2012
Thank you so much for building the beautiful little bungalow and then renting nit out to perfect strangers. This was absolutely the most perfect way for Joyce and I to spend our 40th anniversary. We really love this side of the island. Your house is so close all the places we wanted to play at. Everyday we slept in late and then went out and played and hiked and snorkelled and ate and then came home to the breezes, birds and frogs high up on the mountain. It was perfect!!! The storms were cool! Joyce and I were especially happy to talk to you in your shop on a hot Tuesday morning.
Steve and Joyce , 07/2012
What a truly wonderful wayto celebrate our 30th wedding anniversary. We can now say we have been to the very end of the spectrum, from the wilderness of Alaska to the paradise of Saint John and Sea Cottage. This is an enchanting place time seems to stand still, the peaceful tranquillity well remain with us forever.
Joe and Katlheen , Rochester NY , 07/2012
I have loved this place the majority of my life, my 25th anniversary of knowing this beautiful place and the incredible people that fought for the right to live here. I close my eyes and I hear so many things. This place is vibrant with life. This is the perfect setting for someone who adores all living creatures. I am so thankful for being here, and the 9 years I waited this time was too long. I feel the air, look at the beautiful ocean wildlife, forest and know that I feel at home again. There is no doubt I will be back. I could not have asked for a better place to stay. The colours of the cottage are my favourite and everything placed so beautifully. I really mean this and wish you guys love, grace and compassion.
Tammy , 06/2012
Heather and I truly enjoyed our stay at Sea Cottage. The view is one of the best on the island but is only a short drive to beaches drinks and shopping. Our favourite time of the day was relaxing outside on the patio listening to music, amazing! Look forward to seeing y’all soon!
Heather and Cory , Houston TX , 05/2012
In the past year we contemplated and prayed about where we could we could go in celebration of our 40 years of marriage. The answer to those prayers brought us here, and it could not have been a more wonderful week. Staying here at Sea Cottage on St John is the perfect “stop the world and let me off” place to be. Being here has been relaxing, as we have enjoyed the time together in the midst of so much fun and beauty. It was great to be out and about visiting beaches and snorkelling, going back time and again to Aqua Bistro and exploring some more, taking lots of photos, but it was always pleasant to come back here. It is not easy to leave, the week has flown! The water colour of green, aqua, cobalt blue and indigo with every hue in between will stay with us along with memories of being here at Sea Cottage
Paul and Susan , 05/2012
Our wedding at Trunk Bay at sunset was picture perfect. Sea Cottage was just wonderful, the peaceful sounds of the forest was breathtaking. The view looking down to Coral Bay was so pretty. Since it rained 2 days we had a lot of time to tour the island and explore lots of neat stuff. Thank you for the bottle of champagne to toast our wedding. We enjoyed visiting your shop and picking up a few things to bring back.
Christina and Randy , 04/2012
We had a wonderful time staying here in the Sea Cottage. The views are absolutely beautiful! Josh really liked watching the sugar birds. Our time here on St John was perfect. The beaches and snorkelling were wonderful. Our favourite beach was Francis Bay, but we really enjoyed our hike down to Brown Bay. We really liked Skinny Leg’s, but I must say the best dinners we had were the ones cooked here at the cottage (thanks to Josh)!
Josh and Beth , Pennsylvania , 04/2012
Sea Cottage was the perfect choice for our honeymoon serving as an ideal homebase for exploring the island, but also a destination in and of itself. The views of Coral Bay while being nestled in the trees was such a unique and memorable experience. Some mornings it was hard to leave the front deck! The location was perfect for allowing us to explore the north and south beaches, Coral Bay, and Cruz Bay. We absolutely loved the outdoor shower! Being tucked away in the woods was so peaceful and serene, and the nights were quiet, cool, and comfortable with the windows open. We would highly recommend the Sea Cottage to any couple looking for a beautiful and private cottage with amazing views. We loved our entire time on St. John and are already talking about our next trip and we will surely stay at the Sea Cottage again.
Amanda , Durham, NC , 04/2012
What a truly wonderful what to celebrate our 30th wedding anniversary. We can now say we have been to the very end of the spectrum, from the wilderness of Alaska to the paradise of Saint John and Sea Cottage. This is an enchanting place time seems to stand still, the peaceful tranquillity well remain with us forever.
Joe and Kathleen , Rochester , 04/2012
The moment my wife and I saw the cottage, there was never a doubt that we would have a relaxing and romantic week ahead of us. In most instances, the actual rental appearance never quite measures up to the listing photos that are viewed on the website. Sea Cottage is the exception! The sunrise views of Coral Bay and beyond were spectacular with the morning mist rising from the surrounding mountains. Every amenity of the cottage was a delight; the bed was very comfortable, the outdoor shower was heavenly, the view from the balcony no matter what time of day or night was grand, the cottage itself was clean, neat and tastefully decorated with local, handcrafted art, every appliance from the smell of the coffee pot brewing in the morning to the soothing music provided from the iPod helped create an ambience of relaxation and peace. Even the road winding through the mountains leading to the cottage, provided a sense of adventure and excitement. Although Sea Cottage is located high on the mountain, we actually walked from the cottage down the Bordeaux Mountain Trail to Lameshur Bay to snorkel, a roundtrip of about 5 miles. There is absolutely nothing to say that would be a drawback, especially if you are looking for a place that is very private, romantic and peaceful. Bottom line: When revisiting St. John for another vacation, I will not be researching the internet for a different accommodation. We are already looking forward to another week at the Sea Cottage and exploring more of what St. John has to offer.
David , Seymour, Indiana , 03/2012
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Sea Cottage. It is very private and secluded. We had no problem with insects and ate our meals on the veranda with a georgeous view of Coral Bay and beyond. The cottage is clean and new. Good selection of DVDs on hand. The outdoor shower was a favorite. We recommend Sea Cottage wholeheartedly.
Heather , Charlottesville, VA , 02/2012
The Sea Cottage was a perfect getaway for two! This is an extremely private, brand-new home with spectacular views of the sea. The cottage was clean and as-advertised. The cottage has beautiful landscaping from the road down to the home. The forest surrounds the porch side of the cottage, and we really enjoyed listening to the birds (who are very friendly and will sit on the railing to look at you!) and the sound of the breeze in the trees. We did not have any problems with insects despite being so close to the forest. The breeze was certainly steady enough to keep the house cool. If we are able to return to St. John in the future, we will not hesitate to rent the Sea Cottage!
Heather , Greensboro, NC , 02/2012
My partner and I just spent a wonderful week on St. John in the Sea Cottage on Bordeaux Mountain. The cottage has many attributes to recommend it, the greatest of which is the view overlooking first the lush green Carolina Valley and then several beautiful bays, the East End of St. John and the British Virgin Islands, and the Caribbean in the distance. The pictures shown in the property description are accurate, as hard as it might be to believe. So most mornings were spent in the comfortable chairs on the porch, drinking coffee, watching the sunrise, reading, and watching the beautiful, tropical birds, including bananakeets and hummingbirds. Afternoons were often spent reading in the hammock before heading out to dinner. The cottage itself is lovely with large Mexican tiles on the floor as well as on the wrap around deck and in the outside shower. The outside shower offered complete privacy, but stunning views. The screen doors on two sides of the cottage, plus the many windows, create fantastic airflow from the famed trade winds. There is a great selection of dvd's and a nice flat screen tv. The kitchen is appropriately stocked to allow for cooking and we cooked one night. But there are many wonderful restaurants nearby in Coral Bay and Cruz Bay, so we ate out most nights. The bathroom is stocked with wonderful comfy towels. Although the lush forest trees surround three sides of the Sea Cottage, the side you see when you approach from the driveway is beautifully landscaped. Accessibility to all of St. John is another great benefit of staying at the Sea Cottage. You are close to great St. John National Park trails. You are a short drive to great beaches on the North Shore as well as to the quiet and beautiful East End. Amazing snorkeling is to be had in the waters at several spots. There is also plenty of St. John information available on the bookshelves in the cottage. There is a good grocery store just 10 mins or so in Coral Bay, as well as some pleasant shopping, including the property owners' shop, which has some beautiful locally made artisan crafts. The larger grocery stores, more shopping and restaurants are just 20 mins away in Cruz Bay. We highly recommend the Sea Cottage for a great, relaxing, romantic getaway for two that comes at a very reasonable price. We recommend an SUV rental in order to take full advantage of all St. John has to offer.
Joe , Providence, RI , 01/2012
After our wedding, we wanted to stay somewhere private and comfortable. We did not want to be at a busy, pricey resort. We were very impressed with the Sea Cottage. Monika and Jorge are really nice people and great hosts. They met us on the ferry dock and had yummy banana bread waiting for us in the fridge. They were easily accessible in case any came up. The Sea Cottage is certainly tucked away, but easy to find as there were signs directing us to it from off the main road. The view is priceless, as we looked out from the deck on Coral Bay and eastern side of the island. We could even see Tortola and other islands in the distance. At night, it was quiet and cool as we slept comfortably with the windows open, the screen doors shut, and fan blowing overhead. There is a fridge, microwave, toaster, grill, and coffee maker available for breakfast and keeping food fresh for the week. We enjoyed the flat screen tv with dvd player and great collection of movies in the evening. We stayed busy during each day leaving early after preparing breakfast and lunch, returning each evening to freshen up for either a quiet night in or going out to enjoy food at Cruz Bay. We loved staying here and would definitely recommend this place for couples who want a secluded, peaceful, and comfortable hideaway with an amazing view.
Chris Kenny , Washington, D.C. , 11/2011
We were looking to get away from the common vacation grind, crowded pools and cookie cutter resort life and hoped to find a quiet, remote and authentic retreat. We found exactly that at the “Sea Cottage.” The sounds of the forest at night were amazing and the view spectacular. There are no homes across the valley, which adds so much to the private atmosphere. The outdoor shower was one of our favorite things about Sea Cottage, the experience of being surrounded by the forest was very unique, and beyond what we had expected. It really makes you look forward to returning to the cottage after a long day of hiking and snorkeling. You won’t regret it; we had an amazing time and cannot wait to go back.
C.J. , West Palm Beach, FL , 10/2011
Our wedding at Trunk Bay at sunset was picture perfect. Sea Cottage was just wonderful, the peaceful sounds of the forest was breathtaking. The view looking down to Coral Bay was so pretty. Since it rained 2 days we had a lot of time to tour the island and explore lots of neat stuff. Thank you for the bottle of champagne to toast our wedding. We enjoyed visiting your shop and picking up a few things to bring back.
Christina and Randy , 05/2011
