In St. John .Stay at this St. John vacation home and you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Virgin Islands Coral Reef National Monument and 2 miles (3 km) of Klein Bay. Rendezvous Bay and Chocolate Hole Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km).
Virgin Islands National Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
Rendezvous Bay - 4 min drive - 1.2 miles
Klein Bay - 4 min drive - 1.2 miles
Cruz Bay Beach - 10 min drive - 3.5 miles
Trunk Bay - 19 min drive - 5.1 miles
Getting around
St. Thomas (SPB-St. Thomas Seaplane Base) - 92 min drive
Restaurants
Shambles - 17 min drive
Woody's Seafood Saloon - 16 min drive
Maho Crossroads - 37 min drive
Paddle-In Tiki Bar - 37 min drive
Greengo’s - 16 min drive
About this property
Entire place
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!
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 elevator
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Smoking not allowed
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
Snorkeling 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Pets
No pets allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
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
Onsite 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 there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. This property uses solar energy. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.
Property is also known as
Fish Tales Caribbean Cottage Style Home Pool Walk Reef Bay Beach
Frequently asked questions
How close is Fish Tales a Caribbean Cottage style home with a Pool, walk to Reef Bay Beach to the airport?
This vacation home is 15.5 mi (92-min drive) away from the St. Thomas (SPB-St. Thomas Seaplane Base) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.
Does Fish Tales a Caribbean Cottage style home with a Pool, walk to Reef Bay Beach have an airport shuttle?
Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.
How close is Fish Tales a Caribbean Cottage style home with a Pool, walk to Reef Bay Beach to the beach?
This vacation home is 5.6 mi (27-min drive) from Trunk Bay and 8.4 mi (54-min drive) from Sapphire Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!
Does Fish Tales a Caribbean Cottage style home with a Pool, walk to Reef Bay Beach offer free breakfast?
This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.
Is there a casino at Fish Tales a Caribbean Cottage style home with a Pool, walk to Reef Bay Beach?
No, there is no casino at this vacation home.
What time is check-in at Fish Tales a Caribbean Cottage style home with a Pool, walk to Reef Bay Beach?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
Is there free parking at Fish Tales a Caribbean Cottage style home with a Pool, walk to Reef Bay Beach?
Free parking is not available at this vacation home.
Does Fish Tales a Caribbean Cottage style home with a Pool, walk to Reef Bay Beach have a pool?
This vacation home features an outdoor pool.
Does Fish Tales a Caribbean Cottage style home with a Pool, walk to Reef Bay Beach have a spa?
This vacation home doesn't have a spa, but it does offer massages.
How close is Fish Tales a Caribbean Cottage style home with a Pool, walk to Reef Bay Beach to downtown St. John?
This vacation home is 0.3 mi away from Fish Bay.
Fish Tales a Caribbean Cottage style home with a Pool, walk to Reef Bay Beach Reviews
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 60 out of 66 reviews
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10/10
Cleanliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Rachel J.
Mar 17, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness
We enjoyed it so much!
Rachel J.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
10/10 Excellent
Nick M.
Mar 4, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness
They had everything you need.
Nick M.
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2026
10/10 Excellent
Charles P.
Jul 12, 2025
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.
Charles P.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Angela C.
Jun 26, 2025
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!
Angela C.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Robyn T.
Apr 26, 2025
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.
Robyn T.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Mandi R.
Mar 30, 2025
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.
Mandi R.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
charlie b.
Dec 17, 2024
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
charlie b.
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Tina S.
Feb 28, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Family fun!
Wonderful stay!
Tina S.
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2024
10/10 Excellent
Jamie S.
Feb 23, 2024
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!
Jamie S.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024
10/10 Excellent
Eve A.
Apr 27, 2023
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.
Eve A.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023
10/10 Excellent
Bridget G.
Mar 14, 2023
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!!
Bridget G.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023
8/10 Good
Thomas C.
Mar 10, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Nice stay
Had a great family stay. Quiet neighborhood and beautiful sunsets!
Thomas C.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023
10/10 Excellent
Eva R.
Jul 23, 2022
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.
Eva R.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
8/10 Good
Susie C.
Jul 3, 2022
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.
Susie C.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2022
10/10 Excellent
Melissa M.
Apr 19, 2022
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!
Melissa M.
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2022
10/10 Excellent
Rachel T.
Mar 5, 2022
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!
Rachel T.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2022
10/10 Excellent
Matt K.
Feb 8, 2022
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!!
Matt K.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2022
10/10 Excellent
kim c.
Jan 21, 2022
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.
kim c.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2022
10/10 Excellent
Paul B.
Dec 26, 2021
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!
Paul B.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2021
10/10 Excellent
Brent B.
Dec 3, 2021
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.
Brent B.
Stayed 11 nights in Nov 2021
10/10 Excellent
Matthew H.
Aug 14, 2021
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.
Matthew H.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
10/10 Excellent
Jason S.
Aug 10, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Fun Place to Stay
Our Family loved the house. We will come back.
Jason S.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021
10/10 Excellent
Amy H., Curtice
Jul 12, 2021
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!
Amy H.
Stayed 11 nights in Jun 2021
10/10 Excellent
jackie c., Usa
Jun 30, 2021
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.
jackie c.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021
10/10 Excellent
Tim T., Houston
Jun 14, 2021
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.