Really enjoyed our stay. Beautiful views on the quieter side of the island. Property has lovely gardens, beautiful to see and very attractive to birds (one of our key interests). We saw 18 “life” species on the island, 14 of which we saw from the expansive deck. Hosts were very personable, with good recommendations on places to bird, eat and snorkel. It helped that they had snorkel equipment and beach towels for our use. Property was very clean and had everything we needed for a great stay. Very fun trip, we highly recommend.
Susan C.
2025 年 3 月に 9 泊滞在
10/10 (非常に良い)
Carl F.
2025 年 3 月 22 日
良かった点 : 清潔度
Reviewing Paradise
We stayed at Papaya Moon for two weeks at the beginning of March 2025 in the “Place in the Sun” suite. Simply paradise. The mountaintop views and breezes are heavenly. It is a very private location, surrounded by Sue’s beautiful gardens and the natural beauty of the island. You have your option of lots of outdoor activities – swimming, kayaking, snorkeling in turquoise waters; hiking the many trails that range from challenging to easy-going strolls. Or you can relax on the deck and gaze at sea and sky every time you look up from your book. We’d call Coral Bay the quiet side of the island, in contrast to the busier beaches closer to Cruz Bay. Coral Bay has some good places to eat and hear music, and a pottery studio/gallery/gift shop with work by local artists. Ron and Sue are wonderful hosts. It was a pleasure to meet them and learn about their experiences on St. John and obvious devotion to their island community. All the amenities in the description are accurate – clean, well-equipped, wifi, nice little kitchen, etc. We were also able to take a look at the other suite, and it is equally lovely.— Cecilia V. & Carl F. 3/22/2025
Carl F.
2025 年 3 月に 14 泊滞在
10/10 (非常に良い)
David C.
2025 年 3 月 16 日
良かった点 : 清潔度
Paradise on earth!
Our accommodations at “A place in the Sun” exceeded expectations! Property was private, clean, comfortable and well maintainedThe breeze through our suite was great for sleep and relaxing. We had absolutely everything we needed!! Great job Ron & Sue!!
David C.
2025 年 2 月に 7 泊滞在
10/10 (非常に良い)
Lynn E.
2024 年 11 月 13 日
良かった点 : 清潔度
A Slice of Heaven in Coral Bay
Papayamoon is in the best location in Coral Bay. It was easy to reach fabulous beaches and spots for dining and shopping. The views from the deck are spectacular. Our unit was spacious and well appointed with everything we needed. Ron, Sue and Thelma were lovely and gracious hosts.
Lynn E.
2024 年 11 月に 8 泊滞在
10/10 (非常に良い)
Jessica M.
2024 年 3 月 8 日
良かった点 : 清潔度
Absolutely beautiful place
Friendly and helpful hosts. A view that's absolutely stunning and a clean lovely vrbo. Sue and Ron were wonderful. The gardens they've created are stunning. We enjoyed our stay in Coral Bay immensely and would love to stay with them again.
Jessica M.
2024 年 2 月に 8 泊滞在
8/10 (良い)
Tim P.
2024 年 2 月 10 日
良かった点 : 清潔度
Beautiful Place
The property was beautiful and the hosts were gracious and very generous. When our plane was cancelled they did not hesitate to help us by allowing us to stay. This did not surprise us but was very much appreciated
Tim P.
2024 年 1 月に 10 泊滞在
10/10 (非常に良い)
Tim P.
2023 年 3 月 2 日
良かった点 : 清潔度
Paradise in St John
We had a wonderful stay at Ron and Sue’s home. They were extremely helpful and accommodating. All their advice was spot on. We could not have stayed at a more beautiful place with such nice hosts!
Tim P.
2023 年 2 月に 10 泊滞在
10/10 (非常に良い)
Steve J.
2023 年 2 月 10 日
良かった点 : 清潔度
Beautiful stay in St John
We loved the 5 days we spent there. Views were outstanding. It was quite breezy a few days.
Steve J.
2023 年 2 月に 5 泊滞在
10/10 (非常に良い)
Jed P.
2022 年 4 月 20 日
良かった点 : 清潔度
Great views, Great Deck, Great Hosts
Located in the upper Carolinas the views are great, and the evening breezes keep you nice and cool at night. The deck is huge and spacious, and Ron and Sue are great hosts. Definitely a great place to stay.
Jed P.
2022 年 4 月に 7 泊滞在
10/10 (非常に良い)
Janet G.、Memphis
2022 年 2 月 6 日
良かった点 : 清潔度
Exceptional
We travel a lot, wide variety in accommodations (keeps life interesting). Upon arrival, greeted by the pooch, MissThelma, then Sue. Immediately felt at home…..then she led us to the porch, stunning. A mountain top view east overlooking the Sir Francis Drake channel in the distance. Incredible sunrises, we’ll be back.
Janet G.
2022 年 1 月に 6 泊滞在
8/10 (良い)
Gillian T.
2022 年 1 月 6 日
良かった点 : 清潔度
Peaceful views and quiet
Beautiful location and a lovely open apartment that maximizes the sweeping views. Hosts were friendly and very helpful, while allowing privacy. The location is convenient, although out of the busy part of the island. Only complaint was the bed is a bit hard - could benefit from a mattress topper and all cotton sheets (just don't understand polyester sheets in a tropical climate).
Gillian T.
2021 年 12 月に 5 泊滞在
10/10 (非常に良い)
Asawari M.
2021 年 12 月 17 日
良かった点 : 清潔度
Wonderful experience!
We had a wonderful stay at this property. Ron and Sue are the best hosts you can get! View from the villa is stunning. We highly recommend it!
Asawari M.
2021 年 12 月に 6 泊滞在
10/10 (非常に良い)
Amber G.
2021 年 11 月 29 日
良かった点 : 清潔度
Spectacular view and place
The pictures do not do this place justice. The breeze, views and friendly hosts make this one of the best I have ever stayed in. Do not hesitate to book, its incredible!
Amber G.
2021 年 11 月に 6 泊滞在
10/10 (非常に良い)
Meghan H.
2021 年 8 月 7 日
良かった点 : 清潔度
Stunning retreat in the treetops
When my husband and I were looking for a relatively last-minute getaway, we felt so fortunate to have found Papaya Moon. It was a truly beautiful, quiet and complete package with luscious gardens and stunning views. The owners, Ron and Sue, were attentive and helpful for these first-time St John visitors. The unit had no AC, but the fans, trade winds and open windows with screens made it very comfortable. There were beach towels and a great beach bag waiting on is to use for the week. While we didn’t use the pool, we enjoyed the hot tub a few evenings and it was so nice to have access to both steps from the unit. Our only issues we had were some tiny sugar ants that kept coming in (an issue that happens all the time at the beach) and the proximity of the property to the main Cruz Bay area. If you are interested in dinner and/or drinks in the downtown in the evening, the drive back to the property is dark, curvy and a little nerve racking. We ended up arranging taxis two nights so we didn’t have to drive, and that was expensive, but worth it to us. However, if you want a peaceful retreat, and don’t have a desire to go to Cruz Bay much with excellent proximity to the beautiful north shore beaches, this is your place! We loved our stay and would love to come back.
Meghan H.
2021 年 7 月に 6 泊滞在
10/10 (非常に良い)
Ryan A.
2021 年 5 月 12 日
良かった点 : 清潔度
Exactly what we were looking for, and more
Truly a beautiful property, inside and out. Secluded extremely private location with unbeatable views and still easily accessible to Coal Bay. The grounds are filled with beautiful flowers, fruit trees and native vegetation. The hosts were extremely helpful and clearly take great pride in the property. We will without a doubt be returning.
Ryan A.
2021 年 5 月に 5 泊滞在
10/10 (非常に良い)
Andy P.
2021 年 5 月 8 日
良かった点 : 清潔度
10/10
Stayed approx 5 days. Easy to communicate with owners, who are fantastic people! The place was beautifully furnished. Enjoyed the hot tub, pool, puzzles, cooler, local guide books, stunning views, kitchen, wrap-around balcony, comfy king sized bed. First aid kit in unit used for a minor cut, which was helpful to have. Drive to the home was not bad at all. Had a fantastic stay and would love to return!
Andy P.
2021 年 5 月に 5 泊滞在
10/10 (非常に良い)
宿泊されたお客様
家族旅行
2021 年 4 月 5 日
良かった点 : 清潔度、設備とサービス、施設のコンディションと設備
We spend a week at this most breathtaking and special spot on St. John. Every morning was an epic sunrise and every night we fell asleep to a lovely breeze, as it sits high up in the hillside. One couldn't ask for better hosts too. We even had great neighbors that booked at the same time. Again, this couldn't have been better for us. This place was very clean and had everything we wanted. I will say that if you need a five star hotel and are prone to complain, I think you should look elsewhere. Don't burden these lovely people with that type of entitled energy. Haha.. You know who you are. Thank you, Sue and Ron, for such a special experience. Also, thank you Sue for your amazing life work in humanitarian causes. It was an honor to hear about it and you've certainly helped to change the lives of many people.
宿泊されたお客様
2021 年 3 月に 7 泊滞在
10/10 (非常に良い)
Kristine W.
2021 年 3 月 19 日
良かった点 : 清潔度
Honeymoon Bliss!
We had a wonderful time at Ron and Sue's property. It's a beautiful home in a magical part of St. John. I'm so glad we chose Coral Bay and incredibly lucky to have found Papaya Moon. The sunrises were stunning and there are so many ways to enjoy the gorgeous St. John weather and views at Ron and Sue's. We absolutely loved it! You will not regret choosing this property. If you're a first-timer, like we were...hot tip...get a car early, you'll need it! ;)
Kristine W.
2021 年 3 月に 5 泊滞在
10/10 (非常に良い)
Matt G.
2021 年 1 月 29 日
良かった点 : 清潔度
Paradise!
5 Stars all around. Owners Ron and Sue were wonderful and very knowledgeable about the Coral Bay side of the island. The unit had everything that I needed, was in great shape, and the views were nothing short of stunning. Not sure there is a better sunrise view anywhere on the island. The unit was very conveniently placed, with access to the north beaches a short, pleasant drive away. This place was exactly what I was looking for and for 5 nights, I felt like I had the world to myself! I will absolutely be back!!
Matt G.
2021 年 1 月に 5 泊滞在
10/10 (非常に良い)
Barbara I.、Massachusetts
2021 年 1 月 6 日
良かった点 : 清潔度
Great 5 Day Escape to St. John
Papaya Moon has an exquisite view of Coral Bay and Hurricane Hole. The expansive deck offers relaxing seating and overlooks a variety of tropical plants. The apartment has all the amenities needed for a St. John getaway. Ron and Sue were excellent hosts, and had great suggestions, including the Crown Bay ferry as an alternative to going through Red Hook.
Barbara I.
2020 年 12 月に 5 泊滞在
10/10 (非常に良い)
Kevin V.
2020 年 12 月 4 日
良かった点 : 清潔度
Simply Amazing
Ron and Sue could not have been better hosts and we couldn't have asked for a better place to stay. The property has fantastic location and amenities. The view from the deck is calming and great for morning coffee and evening wind downs. Ron and Sue felt like family by the time we left. We cannot thank you enough for making our week amazing.
Kevin V.
2020 年 11 月に 5 泊滞在
10/10 (非常に良い)
Kelly B.、Greenville, MI
2020 年 11 月 20 日
良かった点 : 清潔度
Awesome view!
We really enjoyed our stay at "A Place in the Sun" The views were amazing! The owners were very friendly but gave us our privacy to enjoy our deck, pool area, etc. I would recommend staying here, it's a very beautiful place!
Kelly B.
2020 年 11 月に 4 泊滞在
10/10 (非常に良い)
Patrick B.、Atlanta
2020 年 10 月 17 日
良かった点 : 清潔度
Perfect stay, beautiful home
I cannot say enough good things. I was looking for a relaxing, quiet get away and I found it. The home is better than described/pictured; it is well appointed, clean, spacious, amazing deck with AMAZING views. It is convenient to hiking, north shore beaches and only 30 mins to Cruz Bay if you want to go into town. Hosts were great, very helpful and full of information, but also gave me my privacy.
Patrick B.
2020 年 10 月に 5 泊滞在
10/10 (非常に良い)
Philip O.、Irving
2020 年 7 月 2 日
良かった点 : 清潔度
A true paradise getaway!
Ron and Sue were wonderful and gracious hosts. We thoroughly enjoyed talking with them and learning about STJ from them. The views from A Place in the Sun are breathtaking and the constant breezes are most enjoyable. Their location on the east end is peaceful and relaxing. Awakening to the beautiful sunrises was amazing. From the welcoming committee of Thelma to the beautiful grounds, A Place in the Sun is definitely on our list for a return visit.
Phil and Andrea
Philip O.
2020 年 6 月に 10 泊滞在
10/10 (非常に良い)
Mandy B.、San Francisco
2020 年 3 月 15 日
良かった点 : 清潔度
*LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE This Place & St John*
From the moment I traveled to St John to when I left 10 days later, Magic Was Everywhere.
I knew nothing about the island or which place to stay is good before I arrived. My intuition was beyond gifted here, as I chose this AMAZING property Papaya Moon, which has the most stunning view of enchanted green islands/mountains and blue Coral Bay. I stare from the bed and the lanai like "Is This Real?"
A Place In the Sun was my favorite color Yellow, and is a spacious large studio with a gorgeous angle of Coral Bay. King size bed and hot tub, Yay!!
I also stayed at Papaya Suite, also awesome and the view looking more to the mountain side and some bay.
Sue and Ron were fabulous and very friendly and helpful.
I fell in love with the island St John. She is very sacred and healing. There's nature and animals, like butterflies, flowers, green trees everywhere, deer, donkeys, bees, fish, etc.
The roads are windy and steep in some areas, and I got used to it after 3 days. I loved staying in the more rural, secluded side of the island. Cruz Bay is too busy for me, and it's not even that busy! Lol.
I'll be back!!
Mandy :)