Coral Bay holiday

Located in Coral Bay, Winter Moon is easy to find and easy to get to. We spent 13 days there and loved every single minute. The apartment is the bottom floor of a private residence and is just beautiful; large, airy, and comfortable. Everywhere you look you can see the love and care that the owners have put into making Winter Moon special. Lots of windows and fans kept the apartment very comfortable and refreshing; we never even thought of turning on the A/C. Nights were quite comfortable and we slept better than we have in years.

The view must be one of the most spectacular on St John. Whether watching a beautiful sunrise over Hurricane Hole or marveling at an incoming thunderstorm, we were always enthralled. Many mornings we would get so lost in the view and the wildlife that we would forget our plans to go to the beach and end up getting a late start. For the first time I understood villa gravity and would have been perfectly happy spending the entire day at the apartment reading, relaxing, and enjoying the scenery.

Winter Moon is located in a very quiet and private area and we always felt totally safe and secure. The owners, Roy and Peggy, are friendly and accommodating hosts with lots of great stories and information about St John. They are there when you need them but never intrusive – a real art.

We found it very nice that the driveway to the house was not an obstacle course and that there is only one step up into the apartment which is all on one floor. We are not old nor are we out of shape; still, one floor makes everything easier and safer when in strange surroundings.

This was our 6th trip to St John and we felt it was our best vacation ever. I know that Winter Moon was a big reason why the trip was so special and can recommend it without any reservations. It is also a terrific deal. I just hope that Roy and Peggy can fit us in next year once everyone finds out about this great place.

We can not recommend Wintermoon highly enough. For us, it was the perfect place to stay on St John. We like the quiet side around Coral Bay with less people, less traffic and the slower pace. Winter Moon is located on a hill overlooking Hurrican Hole and the surrounding area without another building in sight. Absolutely quiet at night (no roosters crowing like at other locations) with a comfortable bed and linens you will be assured of a great night's sleep. The rental is immaculate with everything you could possibly need for a comfortable stay. It is very spacious, having a large kitchen with island, a living room, dining area, full bath, bedroom with plenty of closet space and a small deck. As an added bonus you have use of a gas grill and 2-man kayak.
We recommend that you pick up your 4-wheel rental car in Cruz Bay when you arrive off the ferry, stock up on some groceries and rum at Star Market and take the scenic North Shore Rd out to Coral Bay. Or you can pick up supplies at the grocery store at Cocoloba in Coral Bay. We like to hit Happy Hour at either Island Blues or Aqua Bistro for a "relaxer" or two before dinner. Coral Bay has good places to eat that are all very causual. Skinny Legs, Aqua Bistro, Ship Wreck, Sweet Plantains, and Donkey Dinner are our favorites. Don't miss Miss Lucy's on Sunday for a great seaside brunch. Big Belly Deli is another option for take-out breakfast, lunch or dinner.If you like to shop while on vacation, Coral Bay might not be the place for you. Just a couple of T-shirt shops. But if you like to swim, snorkel, hike, kayak, or just lie on the beach, this is your spot.
All the beaches are wonderful in their own way. Some involve short hikes, some are right on the roadside. The snorkeling is better at some than others but all have great white sand.
Your hosts, Peggy and Roy, are extremely helpful, friendly and thoughtful. They're the best! We can't wait to go back!

I am a former St. Johnian and return for my solar recharge every winter. Wintermoon is a wonderful retreat on the quet side of the island. It is convenient to most anywhere you want to be yet islolated to commune purely with nature. The views are remarkable, day and night...gorgeous horizon islands views complemented by the stars like you have never seen them before.

This lower level apartment has all the amenities of a home and is well designed, built, clean and comfortable throughout. The hosts, Peg and Roy, are wonderful, friendly and have taken care or your every needs. There are plenty of modern amenities including internet connectivity but you would be better off neglecting them for the adventures on the island and in the sea. The kayak is a great way to get close to nature on and near the water! A short walk down the hill to Hurricane Hole and you are on your way kayaking to nature...a short drive and you have your choice of some of the best beaches in the world from the world renowned Trunk Bay to little known and wildlife rich snorkeling at Leinster Bay and Waterlemon Cay.

Adventurous hiking is a gerat compliment to the natural spa qualities of the sea. Trails like Brown Bay to see ruins of sugar plantations are right at Wintermoon. Also recommended are the Reef Bay trail to see the petroglyphs and hiking Rams Head for spectacular views!

The island folk are friendly and helpful and always having fun. I recommend Wintermoon to anyone wishing to escape and experience true island lifestyle. Dining at Sweet Plantain Restaurant in Coral Bay is a must!