Sago Cottage

Sago Cottage of Calabash Cottages…what a very special place. We had an amazing time and everything was perfect and beyond expectations. The cottage is so comfortable and so beautiful and peaceful. All of the added touches from pretty cloth napkins, high ceilings, wonderful natural light, books on the shelf to soft sheets and a super
comfortable bed, lovely outdoor shower, beautiful garden, and a kitchen stocked with any utensil you might need for guests like us that like to cook, a hot tub under the stars…I can’t say enough. The staff was fabulous. Susan and staff were attentive, informative and always available. This was our 6th time on St John… our first visit was 22 years ago. This most recent visit in February was after the island was hit with two category 5 hurricanes in the fall. Although it was very sad to see the destruction, we were really quite amazed at the recovery in such a short time. It is business as usual! Everyone we met throughout the island was warm and kind as always. The positive attitude, and the smiles…this was consistent, even after going through so much. St Johnians are resilient, hardworking and positive folks! The beaches are as beautiful as ever, and the island is green and lush.

The memories will sustain us until we return: We arrived at night, windows down and smelling the bay rum trees…"welcome back!!"…then the breezes, constant breezes throughout the cottage, the chorus of little Coqui tree frogs welcoming the night, a hot tub and a good long rest after travel…waking up with the roosters and watching the sunrise, drinking coffee and spying the pair of American Kestrels (small hawks) hunt right off the deck, all the wonderful little anole and geckos, Iguanas, wild donkeys, reading lots and lots of books on the deck, rainbows after a sprinkle of rain, numerous visits to Lameshur and Salt Pond beach and enjoying the wildness of the place, spying a Mongoose and its baby, taking in the warmth of the sun and floating in the water, the many stories from island residents, willing to share their own story of hope and recovery, …it will always be a magic place for us! Thank you Susan and thank you St John for welcoming us back.

We have just returned from a fabulous week at Sago Cottage. A friend recommended this cottage, and it is actually more beautiful in person than in the online photos. The views of Hurricane Hole, The East End, and Tortola from the cottage porch are stunning. The cottage comes stocked with everything you need to enjoy the amazing St. John beaches: snorkeling equipment, beach chairs, umbrellas, towels, and coolers. We snorkeled every day at a different St. John beach. It was like swimming in an aquarium-the turquoise waters were teaming with fish, turtles, and rays. This was our first trip to USVI and the Calabash Cottages staff were so pleasant and professional to work with. They provided travel suggestions for a private airport taxi and a Jeep rental company that made the trip even more stress free. If you are looking for a very private and quiet getaway while enjoying the laid back Coral Bay end of St. John, Sago Cottage is the place to stay!

This was a great getaway week for my husband and me-we went for our birthdays! The cottage location is fabulous, with great views, privacy, and leaves you feeling removed from the rest of the world. Yet all the comforts of home are provided - well stocked kitchen, hot tub, nice towels & linens. As much as I loved the view from the front deck, the view upon waking up to the sun coming in the windows and looking out over the islands was even better! Groceries on the island are pricey, but the staff of Sago took us to the grocery store upon arrival and gave us advice on nice places to eat. Snorkeling was great every beach we visited. This is a great place to visit for active, laid back people who like to explore and aren't into staying at glitzy hotel type places. Boating is great here, too. Not a good island for biking as roads are curvy, hilly, and have tight bends to get around.

We had a wonderful time at Sago cottage. It is so charming and comfortable and stocked with everything we needed, including beach and snorkeling equipment which were invaluable. Our favorite spot was sitting in the comfortable adirondack chairs on the deck and looking at that amazing view of the islands. And added to the beautiful view is the lush foilage surrounding the cottage which enhanced our enjoyment and was home to a variety of birds. We especially enjoyed feeding sugar to the pretty little bananaquits which were frequent visitors. As much as we enjoyed all the activities of the day, i.e. swimming, snorkeling and hiking, we always looked forward to returning to "our" chairs on the deck and enjoying the view. The service of the Calabash staff cannot be beat and they were so prompt with any questions we had. I could not imagine a better staff and a more lovely spot for our first trip to St. John.

My husband and I had such an awesome time at Sago cottage. It was exactly what we were looking for in a romantic, fun filled honeymoon. The house was beautiful and very well maintained. I would love to come back some day to stay at Sago in Coral Bay!