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Fish Tales a Caribbean Cottage style home with a Pool, walk to Reef Bay Beach

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2 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets
Sun-loungers, beach towels
Smart TV, DVD player, stereo
Outdoor pool
Property grounds

Entire home

2 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

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St John, USVI
  • Virgin Islands National Park
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Cinnamon Bay Beach
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Trunk Bay
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • St. Thomas (STT-Cyril E. King)
    ‪62 min drive‬

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You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Fish Tales a Caribbean Cottage style home with a Pool, walk to Reef Bay Beach

Fish Tales is a cute and comfortable 2 bedroom, fully air-conditioned , 2 1/2 bath Caribbean Cottage with nice views of Fish Bay and the surrounding area out to Ditleff Point and beyond. This spacious home away from home is easily accessed via a large flat driveway. Two small steps up from the driveway and you enter the home from a covered deck. The door leads you into the Great Room with comfortable seating, TV, DVD player, and Stereo. Cable TV and wireless internet are provided. The kitchen and dining area, as well as a 1/2 bath with full size laundry all flow easily off the great room. There is a sliding door that opens up to the large covered and uncovered pool deck. At the far end of the great room is the entrance to the primary bedroom as well as the internal stairway to the lower bedroom. The large primary bedroom has great views and a king size bed with a very comfortable memory foam mattress. A sliding door takes you out to the covered deck. There is a full, private, en suite bath in the master bedroom. The lower bedroom has a queen sized bed and a twin sized day bed with trundle that can expand the day bed into two twin beds or one king sized bed. All mattresses are very comfortable memory foam. There is a sliding door to a private deck with nice views of Fish Bay. There is also a private full en suite bath, closet, and small beverage refrigerator. This lower bedroom can also be accessed from its own entrance from an exterior stairway and deck.
Outside on the main level is a large covered and uncovered pool deck. The dipping pool is 8 x 13 x 3, and it is surrounded by 4 chaise lounge chairs. The outside dining table with seating for six and a Weber grill provides an easy, comfortable outdoor living space.

Solar array and Tesla power wall provides backup electricity if needed.

A short walk from the home brings you to the National Park and Reef Bay. Walk down a short trail and you are on the beach, where, in calm weather, the snorkeling is great. On windier days you can watch the surfers, or hike along the beach, over the low rocks, along a second beach, over a trail to a third beach where the Reef Bay Sugar Mill ruins are located. You can then go up the famed Reef Bay trail to the petroglyphs. For the more adventurous, Reef Bay Trail also connects with other trails that take you to both Europa and Lamshur Bay.
Fish Tales is quiet, comfortable, and only 15 minutes from downtown Cruz Bay. Enjoy!



During your stay at this holiday home, you're just a quick walk from Virgin Islands Coral Reef National Monument. Features include an outdoor pool and laundry facilities. The holiday home includes amenities such as free WiFi and a private pool.
  • Air-conditioned home with private pool, kitchen and washing machine
  • Free WiFi
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • Just a 1-minute drive from Virgin Islands Coral Reef National Monument and 7 minutes from Klein Bay
Fish Tales a Caribbean Cottage style home with a Pool, walk to Reef Bay Beach offers its guests an outdoor pool, barbecue grills, and a garden. Fish Tales a Caribbean Cottage style home with a Pool, walk to Reef Bay Beach also features laundry facilities and local meal delivery service. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property manager

Tammy Donnelly

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Massage
  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Chef service
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 steps to reach entrance
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Meal delivery service

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Basketball nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Annual offsets purchased for at least 10% of carbon footprint
  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Recycling
  • Solar energy
  • Unit size: 1,350 square feet
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options

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

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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
This property uses solar energy
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

Property is also known as

Fish Tales Caribbean Cottage Style Home Pool Walk Reef Bay Beach

Fish Tales a Caribbean Cottage style home with a Pool, walk to Reef Bay Beach Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 58 out of 64 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 64 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 64 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 64 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 64 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Charles P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fish tales

Fish tales was absolutely amazing to stay at for our first trip to St John! We had everything we could possibly need during our stay. The home was clean and cozy with amazing views. We enjoyed hanging out on the deck after a long day on the beach! We also loved the neighborhood Fish Tales is located in.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Adventure!

We had a wonderful stay at Fish Tales. What a special property! The views were stunning and we enjoyed being out on the deck so much. The kids loved the mini pool and that they had the downstairs to themselves each with their own bed. We cooked every meal in the kitchen except for one dinner out. It worked well. The master bedroom had beautiful views and was so relaxing. We thought being able to walk out our door and hike down to Reef Bay Beach was pretty cool! One day we walked from the home down to the beach and connected up with the Reef Bay Trail, great adventure! Seeing flamingoes in the wild at Frances Bay was a highlight also. Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robyn T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Trip

My family of 5, kids aged 11-15 just got back from our stay at Fish Tales. The house was rustic and charming, just what we were looking for. Plenty of room for my family to spread out. The house was stocked with everything we needed for our trip, and it was very clean. I miss the incredible views. One morning we saw a rainbow over the water from the back deck.The pool was nice and warm. The host was very responsive and answered all my questions in a timely manner. The location is a short drive to the beaches, as well as town. I would definitely recommend this house.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mandi R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful!

We enjoyed our stay at Fish Tales and could tell it was well cared for. Very comfortable home for a family of five (beds, AC, etc). Loved the view from the deck and gazing at the stars after a long day at the beach. Enjoyed the short walk to Reef Bay.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

charlie b.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fishtales amazing!

This place was excellent! Clean and exactly what we wanted . The pool was great to dip in and cool off while hanging out on the sunny balcony and Tammy was so helpful with anything we needed! Great location
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tina S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family fun!

Wonderful stay!
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jamie S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Comfy Cozy

Fish Tails was an amazing place to stay! We had a 7 month old and a 2 year old with us as well and it worked out great for them. Everything was very clean and well organized. The views were amazing and the pool was perfect for the kiddos. The walk to the beach was very simple. For our two year old, the bed downstairs with the trundle pull out worked perfectly. Plus, she felt like a big girl! Tammy was always available to talk to and so very helpful. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eve A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful view, great little pool, quiet neighborhood

Wonderful place to stay with our family. Very comfortable, plenty of space, equipped with everything we needed. Beautiful view and a perfect little pool for our little kids. Host was extremely responsive and made the experience super easy for us.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bridget G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Gorgeous St John Sunsets

Fish Tales was exactly as described! It’s a cozy beach cottage that you can walk into and feel right at home. It’s not fancy but it’s so very charming! The back deck is cut into the rock and the plantings attract hummingbirds that you can watch while hanging out! Fish Tales is about 15 minutes away from Cruz Bay so if you’re looking for privacy and quietness this is the place for you! The roads between Cruz Bay and Fish Tales are not for the faint of heart but boy do they offer up some stunning views of the island! If you think you might want to get a taxi from Cruz Bay back to Fish Tales, make sure you have the gps coordinates or be able to give exact directions! The downstairs bedroom is an ample size and easily accommodated our two kids (11 yo boy and 13 yo girl). They had enough space and privacy and the room temperature stays much cooler than the upstairs. The sunset views from the deck are magical - be prepared for that setting sun to warm up the upstairs of the house! It can be quite warm in the evening in the upstairs bedroom and living area but once the sun is down and it’s time for bed the temperature cools down and it’s ok for sleeping. The pool is tiny but it was just the right size for cooling off. It fit the four of us just fine - the besta time for pool time is in the mid-afternoon. Any other time and it might be chilly due to the shade. The kitchen had everything that we needed and the grill worked well. We loved our time here!!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Thomas C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice stay

Had a great family stay. Quiet neighborhood and beautiful sunsets!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eva R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Getaway

This is a well equipped and very comfortable cottage with a small swimming pool, beautiful view and a great location for exploring St John. I stayed here with my college son and middle school daughter and my husband. There was plenty of room and we were able to grill and cook our own meals. It was a welcome retreat each day after hiking and snorkeling on the island. If I could give it more stars I would.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Susie C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fish Tales

We enjoyed Fish Tales. The home, views, breeze and amenities were consistent with our expectations and hopes as traveling family. It reminds me of key west, home very well taken care of by ownership.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Melissa M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great vacation at Fish Tales

We had a wonderful stay at Fish Tales! It was everything we needed and hoped for. The little pool was perfect for our children ages 4-10. Tammy was very attentive when we needed her (for minor questions). Overall, a great vacation and we'll be back!
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rachel T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great times at Fish Tales

We enjoyed our stay here with our kiddos. We enjoyed looking at the stars on the deck. We also enjoyed the pool. The view is great and we will be back! Dyana and Tammy were helpful and great. Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Matt K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fun house near Reef Bay

The house has a nice view over fish Bay and out to little St James to the west. It is easy to get to, would recommend 4 wheel drive for St. John. The breeze through the house is wonderful and there are fans in each room. AC in both bedrooms works fine. It is a short hike from the house down to Reef Bay and then if you are adventurous over to the reef bay trail. We went from there all the way over it little lameshur and snorkeled and came back within a day. The views are amazing! The neighborhood is clean and safe and there are areas to walk. The property manager and the person who meets you at the ferry and drives with you to the property are very knowledgeable and nice and will take care of any issues. Thanks to the property manager for taking care of us when we were delayed a day because we missed our flight! We had a blast hiking and going to beaches all over the island and looking at the stars at night out on the deck. Highly recommended!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

kim c.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay at Fish Bay

Everyone had a great time staying at Fish Bay. The location was nice and quiet with a nice view of the bay and almost-daily rainbows. There is a pond down below with various ducks and wading birds ( and lucky for us a Scarlet Ibis)!!! The cottage had a nice homey and relaxing feel. We had everything we needed to cook or grill with. Coolers to pack lunch for the day and beach towels. Also had a spotting scope, which came in handy for watching the Scarlet Ibis. The pool was nice to come back to after a day of hiking. Everyone at Fish Bay was very prompt in answering any questions we had. A special shout out to Dayna for trying to keep up with our incoming flight being delayed several times,( just catching the last ferry to St.John), and helping us out on our hike!! We traveled all over the Island and were always glad to come back to Fish Bay. Would highly recommend staying here.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Paul B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic property that was just as advertised

We really enjoyed our stay and would definitely stay here again. Awesome sunset views, lots of extras (beach chairs, coolers, etc etc). We highly recommend!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Brent B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect spot to relax on the island!

Our stay at Fish Tails was absolutely wonderful!! The home was clean, comfortable, and we had everything needed to enjoy a delicious Thanksgiving meal for the holiday. Communication with Tammy was spot on, and we would definitely recommend this stay to anyone coming to St. John.
Stayed 11 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Matthew H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Paradise

This property was the perfect rental for our family of 4 to use as our home while we explored this beautiful island. The rental team was very supportive during our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jason S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fun Place to Stay

Our Family loved the house. We will come back.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Amy H., Curtice

Liked: Cleanliness

Enjoyed our St John Fish Tales cottage retreat

Without having any history about the island of St. John, I booked this cottage for our family of 5 (3 teens). Perhaps I might choose a location closer to Cruz Bay next time, but we thoroughly enjoyed our time at Fish Tales in Fish Bay. We are an adventuresome clan, so this was a bit away from town activities, but if you want quiet and private, this is for you. We never did find the walking pathway to Reef Bay, but honestly, we didn't look very hard. I am sure it's there somewhere. The cottage had everything we needed. Well stocked for anything that you may want to cook. The small sitting pool was certainly helpful to cool us down while spending time on the deck Each sleeping area has A/C, but not throughout the whole cottage. That wasn't a big deal, as we spend many days at the public beaches. Kids figured out how to blue tooth their music playlists with the speaker system in the house and outside deck. We loved that! The place was clean and well cared for. Upon arrival, the welcome lady explained about keeping all food put away, and daily trash removal. Honestly, we didn't really have any issues with any critters looking for food. Our stay at Fish Bay was pleasant and accommodating. Very comfortable!
Stayed 11 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

jackie c., Usa

Liked: Cleanliness

Loved it!!!!!

We loved our stay here and the views are even better than expected! I was worried about the fact that there is no ac unit in the main living area ( both bed rooms have ac) but the breeze with the windows open keep the room very comfortable. With that being said we spent all of our time outside on the decks anyway. The pool is more like an over sized swim spa but we loved it so much we are now looking into purchasing one for our owe home. We also loved the surround sound system (indoor/outdoor). We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tim T., Houston

Liked: Cleanliness

10 Days in St. John

My wife and I along with our 23 and 15 year old sons thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Fish Tales Cottage. The size was perfect for the 4 of us and had plenty of room on the deck to hang out in the evenings. We cooked on the grill and had breakfast most mornings at home. There were only 2 minor issues that we had to contact Tammy about and she took care of them in a matter of hours on the same day. Tammy also stepped up and made sure we had transportation from the ferry to the house since our Jeep we were renting was not available until the day after we arrived.
Stayed 10 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jeff B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great time at Fish Tales

We had a great time at Fish Tales and would definitely rent it again. It is in a quiet, beautiful location. The sunsets were gorgeous. It rained briefly a few of the mornings before breakfast and we were treated to full rainbows. One morning, we had a double full rainbow.
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sarah K., Union Dale, PA

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Spot

Wonderful property. Great views and super clean. I'd say the only downfall is the drive to get to the beaches out near Coral Bay...as long as you have a vehicle and plan ahead it's all good! Thank you and we will be back again!
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2020