A House of Open Arms (St. John, U.S. Virgin Islands) - Villa Reviews

Also Known As:: a House Of Open Arms Hotel St. John; a House Of Open Arms Hotel; A House Of Open Arms St. John, U.S. Virgin Islands

Address: Fortsberg | Coral Bay, 00831, St. John

Region: Caribbean > U.S. Virgin Islands > St. John

Amenities:

Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Kitchenette Swimming Pool

Hotel Style:

Ranked #3 of 37 Specialty lodging in St. John

Price Range: $$

Official Description (provided by the hotel):: A House of Open Arms is a solar-powered vacation villa and cottage on St. John in Coral Bay. We are also connected to an outside power source so AC is available! The property is owned and managed by Catherine Perry a local ceramics and watercolor artist. It features 180-degree ocean views from an elegant 1 bed/ 1 bath Villa and a charming private Cottage. The home is located on a breathtakingly green, private hillside with constant, cool ocean breezes. Come relax in peaceful elegance and see how well you can live while staying in balance with the world around you! ... more less

Angela P

Columbus, Ohio

1 review

“Most Relaxing Vacation Ever!”

Reviewed May 19, 2013 NEW

My husband and I booked the House of Open Arms 10 months before our visit and we did it based on the pictures alone. I am usually anal about reading all the reviews before making a choice but for some reason I was led to just book it. It wasn’t until about a month and half before our vacation that... More

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Happygirlkc

“Lovely home with amazing Caribbean mountain and ocean views”

Reviewed May 12, 2013 via mobile

We were completely satisfied with our recent stay at this property. It is as beautiful as the photos and very clean and spacious. Catherine is much more than a gracious hostess- she is a friend who will do anything she can to make your stay pleasurable. The only downside is the walk up and down to the villa which was... More

TuscanyHorizon

Hamilton, Michigan

Senior Reviewer

6 reviews

4 hotel reviews

Reviews in 5 cities

5 helpful votes

“The best of St. John”

Reviewed May 9, 2013

We are return guests, and glad we are. We come to St. John for Spring break, as a couple. House of Open Arms Villa is a refreshment and an enchantment. You will NOT find a more gracious host than Catherine. (May we suggest you ask for a private viewing of her art -- a true talent. If you are fortunate... More

Vickie-n-Glenn

San Juan, Puerto Rico

“The perfect villa for paradise”

Reviewed May 8, 2013

Like a scope of homemade vanilla ice cream on a slice of hot apple pie, Catherine’s villa is the perfect topping to a stay in St John. If you desire a tranquil atmosphere with an amazing view in a remote setting, than The House of Open Arms is the place for you. It definitely was for us. Thank you Catherine,... More

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ouuga

Lakewood, Ohio

Contributor

12 reviews

6 hotel reviews

Reviews in 7 cities

7 helpful votes

“Great”

Reviewed January 24, 2013

My partner and I just returned from a week stay at the villa. All of the positive reviews are spot-on. There's honestly something so serene about this place and the views are spectacular. I could go on and on, but I don't know if there's much more to add. The cottage probably affords more privacy but the veranda on the... More

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Ken K

Hamilton, Michigan, USA

Reviewer

3 reviews

Reviews in 2 cities

2 helpful votes

“3rd year in a row (need I say more?)”

Reviewed December 30, 2012

My wife Anita and I stayed at the Villa at the House of Open Arms December 9-18 (wish it was December 9-eternity passes away) and this was our third year in a row staying at the Villa. If it wasn't for our children needing college tuition money, December 2013 would be our fourth year in a row (damn them). The... More

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“2nd time staying there, not our last!!”

Reviewed December 30, 2011

Leah H

Gilbert, Arizona

Top Contributor

57 reviews

Reviews in 16 cities

37 helpful votes

“A Private Rental that lives up to ALL the hype”

Reviewed December 29, 2012

If you remember one thing about this review, it should be that A House of Open Arms is the place at which you simply MUST stay if coming to St. John. For me, it completely elevated our St. John honeymoon/vacation beyond my highest expectations - and as you can tell from my other reviews, my expectations are extremely high. I... More

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texasgirl1217

Birmingham, Alabama, United States

“A perfect hideaway for refreshment”

Reviewed November 10, 2012

I have visited St. John 6 times and every time have stayed in Catherine's cottage. The cottage has become my place of refreshment of mind, spirit, and body. The view of the ocean is vast before you; the sunrise greets you in the morning with marvelous colors and the moon shines brightly at night. The cottage is secluded so I... More

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Trina M

Indianapolis, IN

15 reviews

11 hotel reviews

Reviews in 11 cities

21 helpful votes

“Third visit and it just keeps getting better!!!!!”

Reviewed September 4, 2012

This was our fourth visit to Coral Bay and our third visit at A House of Open Arms. My husband and myself hope to be fortunate to stay with Catherine {Innkeeper} three times a year. This is truly a gem in Paradise! This is my third review for A House of Open Arms, so I would encourage you to also... More

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Trina M has 2 more reviews of A House of Open Arms

“Look no further for your Luxury Villa in Paradise”

Reviewed March 28, 2011
“Your Search is Over!”

Reviewed April 27, 2012

“Your Search is Over!”

Reviewed April 27, 2012

My husband and myself returned from our second stay at A House of Open Arms. I am a little hesitant in reviewing the House of Open Arms again, because it is not available for our next visit. When we returned to our Villa this March, I truly had tears of joy in my eyes when we arrived. If you are... More

“Look no further for your Luxury Villa in Paradise”

Reviewed March 28, 2011
“Third visit and it just keeps getting better!!!!!”

Reviewed September 4, 2012

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