Starlit Escape is nestled into St John’s quiet east side less than one mile from Coral Bay. Beaches are just a few minute’s drive away. Take your beach chairs and relax on the white sand while the gentle tradewinds blow. The villa also offers close access to snorkeling, scuba diving, sailing, shopping and restaurants.
“We have lived in St. John since 1999, exploring and enjoying the many treasures both in plain sight and hidden away here in the Virgin Islands. We have hiked every trail, anchored in every bay, played on every beach, dined at every restaurant and shopped at every store, and we’d love to share with you our secret St. John. When you stay at Starlit Escape, you are our guests and it’s our goal to help make your vacation magical.”
-Angie and Jared Warren, Owner/Managers
About St. John
The still-pristine island of St. John is the smallest of the three U.S. Virgin Islands and lies just 3 miles east of St. Thomas and a mile from the nearest of the British Virgin Islands. Nearly two-thirds of the island is national park, with forests and nature trails for your enjoyment. Nature lovers will be amazed by St. John’s ecological diversity, from cactus-laden desert bluffs to lush tropical forests singing with tree frogs and painted by orchids.
The true treasure of St. John is its beaches, white with soft, sugary sand and edged by coconut palms, gentle waters, and pristine coral reefs. World-famous Trunk Bay is here, as are spectacular Hawksnest Bay and Cinnamon Bay. Part of the national park land is underwater and home to amazing coral reefs, plant life, tropical fish and turtles.
Beyond the spectacular natural beauty, St. John is a colorful and artistic community filled with unique shops, boutiques and vendors. The shelves are filled with local artwork and distinctive jewelry as well as exotic imports. All of the restaurants are locally owned, each serving up tantalizing flavors and atmosphere for even the most discerning palate. Local seafood such as mahi mahi, Caribbean lobster, conch, wahoo, yellowtail snapper and tuna are always fresh and available.
Getting out on the water is a must for every Virgin Island vacation. Sailing, fishing, scuba diving and powerboat charters are widely available, as well as sea kayak and dinghy rentals. Our favorite is sailing. The fresh tradewinds, calm seas and protected anchorages make the Virgin Islands one of the top sailing destinations in the world. Hundreds of nearby islands await your exploration, all just a short boat ride away. Some of the best snorkeling and diving spots are only accessible by boat.
Many visitors will be captivated by the fascinating history of St. John and the Caribbean. From the Taino, Arawak and Carib Indians, to the days of piracy, to the Danish sugar plantations, St. John has amazing stories of slavery and freedom, rebellion and discovery. Many remnants of those days have been preserved here. Upon your exploration you will find Danish sugar mill ruins, archeological digs, and petroglyphs from the ancient tribes that first inhabited St. John.
There is so much to do and see on this tiny 27-square-mile mountainous island that many visitors find themselves coming back year after year.
It’s been another great season for the tropical gardens that shade Starlit Escape’s grassy lawns. The bright foliage of ornamental ginger, frangipani, croton, desert rose and heliconia have inspired the look of Caribbean life for generations—in our garden, it’s easy to see why! Spend an afternoon lounging in the hammock or garden-side hanging chair and catch a glimpse of wildlife among the banana, mango, orange, starfruit and papaya trees.