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Kiddel Bay Cottage | St. John

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A covered outdoor seating area with wicker furniture and a view of the ocean. - Kiddel Bay Cottage | St. John (Anna's Retreat)
A pebble beach with clear turquoise water and rocky terrain. - Kiddel Bay Cottage | St. John (Anna's Retreat)
A bedroom with two beds, a ceiling fan, a nightstand with a lamp, and a view of the sea through a window. - Kiddel Bay Cottage | St. John (Anna's Retreat)
Upstairs kitchen and dining area - Kiddel Bay Cottage | St. John (Anna's Retreat)
Aerial view of home and Kiddel Bay - Kiddel Bay Cottage | St. John (Anna's Retreat)
Close to Virgin Islands National Park, Kiddel Bay Cottage | St. John has plenty to offer. Stay connected with in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathrooms

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

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About this property

Kiddel Bay Cottage | St. John

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    Off Season: April 16- December 15 | 5 night minimum

    High Season: Dec 16- April 15 | 7 night minimum

    Please note that we are not able to accept AMEX.



    Kiddel Bay Cottage is one of the only true beachfront vacation rentals on St. John, USVI, offering unmatched access to the Caribbean Sea, world-class snorkeling, and protected National Park land. Located in quiet and secluded Kiddel Bay, this private villa is ideal for travelers seeking a peaceful, off-the-grid island experience surrounded by nature.

    Guests enjoy direct beachfront access, crystal-clear water for snorkeling, panoramic ocean views, and exceptional stargazing thanks to zero road noise and no light pollution. The soothing sound of the ocean can be heard from every room, creating a truly immersive island stay.

    Virtual Walk Through of Kiddel Bay Cottage

    - Upper Level 

    - Lower Level

    Spacious Two-Level Layout – Perfect for Families & Groups

    This beachfront home features two fully self-contained living levels, making it perfect for two families traveling together or small groups of friends. Each level includes:

    A full kitchen

    Comfortable living area

    Two bedrooms

    Two full bathrooms

    Private ocean-view deck

    Solar panels & backup Telsa batteries

    The levels have separate entrances and are connected by exterior stairs, offering both privacy and flexibility



    Bedroom Configuration

    Upper Level

    Primary Bedroom: King bed, bathroom just outside the bedroom

    Bedroom 2: Queen bed with en suite bathroom

    Lower Level

    Bedroom 3: Queen bed with en suite bathroom

    Bedroom 4: Twin beds with en suite bathroom

    Beach items provided: Enough beach chairs for occupancy & beach coolers. 



    **Please note, there is no laundry at this property.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • On the waterfront

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

About the area

Located in St. John, this holiday home is on the waterfront. While the natural beauty of Virgin Islands National Park and Cinnamon Bay Beach can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore Tortola Cruise Ship Port. Visit our St. John travel guide
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What's nearby

  • A tropical beach with clear turquoise waters, lush green hills, and a small red building on a hill.
    Virgin Islands National Park
    1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • A turquoise sea with a paddleboarder, a sailboat, and a small motorboat. In the background, there is a hill with buildings and a clear sky.
    Cinnamon Bay Beach
    38 min drive - 11.2 miles
  • A coastal town with buildings, a harbor filled with boats, and a mountainous backdrop.
    Cruz Bay Beach
    42 min drive - 14.2 miles
  • A tropical beach with clear turquoise waters, lush green hills, and a small red building on a hill.
    Trunk Bay
    44 min drive - 11.7 miles
  • Kiddel Bay
    1 min walk - 0.1 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Skinny Legs
    8 min drive
  • Trunk Bay Beach Bar
    28 min drive
  • Maho Crossroads
    15 min drive
  • Shambles
    23 min drive
  • Cruz Bay Landing
    29 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Kiddel Bay Cottage | St. John pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Kiddel Bay Cottage | St. John?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Kiddel Bay Cottage | St. John?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Kiddel Bay Cottage | St. John located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Kiddel Bay and Virgin Islands National Park. Saltpond Bay and Saltpond Bay Beach are also within 10 minutes.

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Kiddel Bay Cottage | St. John Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 32 out of 38 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 38 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 38 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 38 reviews

9.8

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Our end of the road happy place

We have stayed at the Kiddel house several times and always enjoyed the killer views to St Croix and great location close to Lameshur and of course Kiddel and Grootpan. For traveling in the high season when Christmas winds can be high, it’s nice to seek the calmer southern beaches.
Stayed 13 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic property

This house is what St. John is all about. Natural beauty, not luxury. Beautiful view of the bay by day, starry nights by night. The house is well stocked and the beds are comfortable. There is also a great library and small stack of puzzles and board games. There are also beach chairs for your use.The beach directly accessible from the house is pebbly but has fantastic snorkeling. Salt Pond Beach is the next closest (5-7 min drive) and is beautiful. We also explored a lot of trails and beaches during our stay. For restaurants, the ones in Coral Bay were easily accessible and tasty. We loved the quiet. If you want more of a night life, stay closer to Cruz Bay. Our host met us and drove us to the house, which is good because it would have been hard to find otherwise. The final stretch (mile or so?) is very rough--a Jeep is a must. We were warned of power outages, but if there were any, they happened while we were out.We are a family of 5, so used both levels. The only connection between the two is an outdoor staircase.We'd definitely stay here again. We had a great visit.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Enjoyable week

Great location!. We loved being able to walk to the quiet beach and eating outside with the view of the bay.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Summer vacay

Great place to snorkel!
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great quiet place to stay with friends

The property was amazing and the property management was very responsive. The view was spectacular and it had a nice walking path to Kiddle Bay. It was very clean and well maintained. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 13 nights in Feb 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Can’t wait to return!

The online listing was spot on and we were personally led straight to the property. Service was amazing and any questions we had were immediatley answered. Looking to book a trip back for sure!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

It was perfect and beautiful!

Loved every minute!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Absolutely wonderful!

Our group of 6 had the absolute best time! Everything was perfect-the house, the location and the management group. We will be back!
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing Visit

We had an amazing Satu! We live the seclusion of Kiddel l Bay and it's beautiful. We live the back decks for relaxing in the morning and evening. This is our second visit and we would definitely come back.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2021
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Just what we needed

This was the perfect place to unplug and recharge. Very private and secluded, clean and affordable. We would definitely return.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Stayed at Kiddel Perch De...

Stayed at Kiddel Perch Dec 2009. It is exactly as described. Simple, clean, basic, with fantastic views and extreme privacy and quiet. This is the place to get away from it all and get back to basics.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Amazing views and home

Outstanding to have a beautiful cove to so close- right down from your home! Everything was great- sitting out on the deck was lovely. The Vrbo information about the house should be clearer about the payment. We loved our time there!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful View

We enjoyed out stay! The Antares team was great! Great snorkeling in the Kiddel Bay. Just consider the steep walk to the bay for elderly. The main sitting areas and kitchen do not have A/C but the rooms do. Beautiful location!!.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic Location

This is a very nice house, and you can't beat the location if you want to be off the beaten path. Beautiful setting overlooking Kiddel Bay, and we snorkeled in the bay several times. The house also is close to several other good snorkeling beaches. I want to mention that the property management company (Antares) was terrific to work with. Really helpful and accommodating.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect spot

This is an amazing location. A short walk to an amazing pebble beach which hardly anyone else goes to. It is a great house and the management is very responsive. We will be back. The only issue is the water pressure which is quite low and makes showers a very slow process.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful

Its so much better in person. I wanted to get away from everything including people, and this was the perfect choice. Coffee on the upper balcony with the ocean sounds and breeze .... every day should start this way!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Private, perfect Perch.

We enjoyed a wonderful week at the Perch. The accommodations were casual and very comfortable--just what we were looking for. The cottage is very private, with direct access to the stone beach at Kiddel Bay, which has great snorkeling. It is a few minutes' drive to sandy beaches, hiking trails and wonderful restaurants. There is a beautiful view of Kiddel Bay and the Caribbean Sea from every room, a continuous gentle breeze, and brilliant stars at night. We loved the deck from breakfast in the early morning light to stargazing late at night. It exceeded our expectations and we can't wait to return.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Best. Vacationspotever

This' was our second time here. It bears revisiting which is the best indication of a great rental. It is a snorkeled paradise with easy access to the best beaches, hiking and natural beauty. The accommodations are very functional with great beds and linens, beach towels and plenty of cookware. We stocked up on food at the bigger market in Cruz Bay before we drove over and have not left this side of the island all week. We love the quiet. Where else can you have a whole beach all to yourself most of the time with sea turtles, Angel fish and so much more?
Archival

10/10 Excellent

We just returned tonight ...

We just returned tonight from St John. We LOVED KIDDEL PERCH. However, I feel complelled to speak with the locals about removing the junk yard that exists upon entering. I have total heartburn over the dump that one must drive through on the roads.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

House, location, host - all perfect

The house and location were all as described in the listing. The property manager was responsive in making the reservation, before we arrived, and in promptly addressing a problem after we arrived. The setting is perfect if you want to really get away. Great restaurants within 15 minutes. Beware, a rough road that requires a Jeep or similar vehicle. Kiddle Bay is a rocky beach, but the walk to the Salt Pond Bay parking area, a sand beach, is 10 minutes.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Great Stay!

Cute cottage with excellent snorkeling within walking distance at Kiddel Bay. This beach looked like it could be a model for a salt water aquarium with its huge rocks, coral, and grass. We saw sea turtles, an octopus, and so many different fish. At night we enjoyed sitting out on the deck to watch amazing sunsets then later gaze at the star filled sky. We also saw three deer each day on the road in front of the cottage. There are great restaurants nearby in Coral Bay but we did use the well equipped kitchen to cook breakfast and dinner one night. The beds were comfy and wifi nice since phone coverage was hit or miss.
Archival

8/10 Good

Great home with a stunning view

My husband and I have previously stayed on St John, but this was our first stay on Kiddel Bay. The view from the home is stunning and it is just a minute walk down the path to great snorkeling on Kiddel Bay. The home had everything we needed. I love to cook all meals and the kitchen made it a breeze. Evening time was spent outside enjoying the sound of the ocean and the stars above. There was plenty of furniture to take advantage of the expansive deck. Some people might find the drive to the home trying, however, we always rent a Jeep and don't mind it at all. You will not be disappointed staying in this beautiful home.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

My partner and our small ...

My partner and our small dog spent 10 perfect days at Kiddle Perch. We have stayed in an authentic Japanese house in Kauai, The W in NYC, The Ritz in DC as well as many other special and unusual places. Kiddle Perch was our favorite vacation spot. We spent many hours enjoying the Zen-like setting - I felt like writing Walden 2. If you are the type who would like to stay at a Westin - this is not for you. If you are looking for a romantic vacation in a spot that offers true island atmosphere, give this place a visit. Of course we fell in love with St. John - just our speed. We will return again every year.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amazing charming and wonderful

The cottage is lovely. The walk to the beach is perfect and easy. Kelsey and Rosanna were extremely helpful even before we got there then helped us with a crisis at the airport and saved our vacation. The bay is beautiful and had almost no visitors other than us. It was the most relaxing vacation ever. I recommend renting a jeep on st John. Not at the airport. Take a taxi and ferry to st John. Then get your car. Easy that way. The food on the island was fantastic. Every place we ate was delicious. But we cooked at the house and used the grill also. It was perfect for amenities. Hope I get to go again ❤️
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2018
Archival

10/10 Excellent

I have to agree with the ...

I have to agree with the above comments, Marc was very helpful answering any questions we had in a timely fashion and meeting us after we picked up our jeep to guide us to the Perch. If you are looking for off the beaten path this place is it. Quiet except for the hypnotic sounds of the ocean and brush, amazing view of the stars, with the North facing deck you also get to view both sunrise and sunset, great snorkeling or launch point for kayaking is a quick walk down the road. You'll need a jeep to get up the unpaved road from the paved if it rains but that is to be expected. It's so quiet that when someone actually does drive by it gets your attention. The basic utensils in the kitchen, and the barbecue will suffice for most. We can't wait to go back.