Tortuga Cottage
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath, Hot Tub
Sleeps 2
$1995 Low Season (Apr 16-Dec 14)
$2415 High Season (Dec 15-Apr 15)
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Welcome to Tortuga Cottage, the newest edition to Calabash Cottages. Tortuga is a cheerful and welcoming cottage with a gorgeous view of Coral Bay Harbor. This cottage has wonderful breezes, beautiful sunrises and moonrises, covered and uncovered decks plus a "hammock garden". There is a private hot tub overlooking the Caribbean sea. Tortuga Cottage is located just outside of Coral Bay. Although private, it is not as remote and secluded as Sago and Windwardside. On the other hand for our guests that have bemoaned the bumpy road, Tortuga could be your choice! This road is entirely paved and within walking distance of several bars and restaurants and shops.
Sunny afternoons on our deck overlooking Coral Bay Harbor are delightful.
Enjoy the blue skies while still having the option to tuck into a the shade with a good book.
The uncovered deck contains a full sized dining table, a top quality spa and our favorite chairs to put our feet up and enjoy the end of the day. Our hot tub is lovely in the evening but it is also a great place to enjoy sunrise with your morning coffee.
The interior of Tortuga Cottage consists of a breezy living room with comfortable seating areas and a beautiful ocean view. The full kitchen is well stocked with Allclad cookware, dishware for many moods and all of the utensils you will need to prepare meals at home. A separate dining area overlooks hammock garden and additional dining is provided on both the covered and uncovered decks. The cozy bedroom has a beautiful view of the Caribbean sea where you can choose between the cooling breezes and a ceiling fan or air conditioning.
Lovely interior dining area contains cushioned bench seating and three chairs. The table is a rustic mahogany design. We provide an array of cloth napkins and place matts and a variety of dish ware. The four windows- one of which looks out to sea and three of which overlook the garden areas - make this a bright and cheerful room. Honestly, though, with two outdoor dining areas it gets used mostly on rainy days. Lighting is adjustable for romantic indoor dinners.
Queen sized bedroom overlooks a beautiful view of ocean. Wake up to gorgeous sunrises or pull the curtains if sleeping in is on your vacation agenda. Although the bedroom is outfitted with a ductless mini split air conditioner which cools the room in minutes it also is in the direct line of fire of our delightful tradewinds. If you would prefer to drift off to sleep under tropical breezes to the sounds of the tree frogs that is also an option. There is a ceiling fan over the bed which has a high quality mattress.
Our full bath shown below has a hammered copper sink, roomy shower and charming Italian tiles and island made mahogany cabinets.
Tortuga Cottage is accessed by a very inviting covered deck. It contains a dining table which we think is the perfect breakfast nook when it's too sunny to sit on the uncovered deck but too delightful to be indoors. There are also two chairs to enjoy some time reading or watching the birds in the garden. The covered deck opens onto a hammock garden that is shaded from midday onwards.
Enjoy the sugar birds, hummingbirds and our tropical gardens under our covered deck or wander out to the hammock for a snooze or just to enjoy the breeze. You will find no shortage of places to relax and rewind. Tortuga Cottage invites you to enjoy the laid back vacation you've been dreaming of. We hope to see you soon!
Location: Coral Bay, St. John, U.S. Virgin Islands.
Tortuga Cottage is located in a hillside setting 130’ above sea level. We are accessed via paved road. Lovely white sand beaches, including Salt Pond Bay, Fancis Bay and Maho Bay are just a short drive as are national park hiking trails. Restaurants, shops and water sports are all available 1/4 mile in Coral Bay. The main town on the island, Cruz Bay, is located 8 miles away. The airport is in St. Thomas which is reached via a twenty minute ferry ride (Ferries leave every hour on the hour and cost $8 each way).
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Activities
We are happy to make suggestions for activities that suit your interests. When you arrive at your cottage we will go over a map of the island and point out the best beaches, hiking trails, snorkel spots, etc. Most activities can be arranged once you are on island but if you are planning a day on the water you may want to arrange that in advance.
Arrival
Tortuga Cottage is managed by on island owners. We will meet you on arrival, arrange for discounted car rentals and provide the personal attention you need to make your stay with us as pleasant and relaxing as possible. We can also arrange for a driver to meet your flight for the 50 minute ride to the Red Hook ferry dock.
For details about our our policies, reservations and travel suggestions please read our FAQ.
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Guest Reviews for Tortuga Cottage
This was our first visit to St. John and we were grateful to spend our time at Tortuga. I can honestly say I was not sure what to expect since the pictures don’t do justice to the beautiful views. We appreciated the wonderful service provided by Susan and Teri. We spent each morning enjoying the sunset. The hammock and gardens were a wonderful place to rest in the afternoon. The kitchen was well stocked and the beach chairs were great as well. We would love to visit again some day.
My husband and I loved everything about Tortuga cottage! The cottage itself is lovely- beautifully decorated, comfortable beds, a well-stocked kitchen and the most incredible views! The location is great…just up the hill from Coral Bay and not far from some of our favorite beaches. Susan and her crew were so helpful and responsive, both while planning our trip and while we were on island. We miss St John already and can’t wait to return!
We stayed at Tortuga Cottage in 2020, and again in 2021. In total, we have rented three times from Calabash Cottages, and are working on number 4. From the moment you inquire about a rental until your arrival at the cottage, they provide great service in helping you coordinate your arrival, making the whole process very smooth.
We think Tortuga Cottage has been our favorite so far! We love enjoying the views of Coral Bay from the open air deck, and the covered garden patio is just as lovely if you need a bit of reprieve from the sun, a rain shower, or the breezes.
Tortuga Cottage is in a great location in peaceful Coral Bay. It is fully equipped with all the amenities you could need while on vacation, is close to restaurants and a grocery store, and is a relatively short drive to great beaches like Salt Pond and Maho.
We will definitely be back!
The Tortuga Cottage is absolutely wonderful. Great view of the Coral Bay and beyond! Always a constant breeze. Gardens surrounding the cottage are very lush and peaceful. I can't say enough how much help Susan and Mary helped make this a wonderful experience. Let them arrange for a car and for someone to meet you at the airport and take you to the ferry and pick you back up. Great restaurants just down the hill from the cottage. We look forward to coming back again!
The Tortuga Cottage is absolutely wonderful. Great view of the Coral Bay and beyond! Always a constant breeze. Gardens surrounding the cottage are very lush and peaceful. I can't say enough how much help Susan and Mary helped make this a wonderful experience. Let them arrange for a car and for someone to meet you at the airport and take you to the ferry and pick you back up. Great restaurants just down the hill from the cottage. We look forward to coming back again!