Author: Jenn Manes

Are you looking to build a home here on St. John? Are you looking for gentle breezes and views of the harbor, British Virgin Islands or lush valleys, all while being close to Skinny Legs, Lime Out and all of the other great restaurants and shops in Coral Bay? If so, you may be interested in one of the two properties that I recently listed for sale.

I am a licensed real estate agent with 340 Real Estate. 

8-36 Emmaus, Coral Bay 

This quarter-acre lot is located in the Seagrape Hill subdivision, which you enter from Route 10 (Centerline Road) just before Skinny Legs in Coral Bay. This property is priced to sell at $99,000. Owner financing may be available to qualified buyers, making this an even more attractive buy.

This property is accessed from fully paved roads, and there are utilities nearby. It has westerly views of Coral Bay harbor in addition to lush valley views. This property is peaceful and private, yet still close enough to the action of Coral Bay. You could walk to Skinny Legs if you want to, although you probably wouldn’t want to walk home uphill. 🙂 But it’s that close that you can!

Here is a link to the full listing: https://www.flexmls.com/share/CzzmB/8-36-Emmaus-Coral-Bay-St-John-US-VI-00830

This property – 8-36 Emmaus – is listed with me, Jenn Manes, for $99,000. I am a licensed real estate agent with 340 Real Estate. Please contact me at jenn@explorestj.com or 203-376-3786 for more information.

10-25F Carolina, Coral Bay 

This .35-acre parcel has beautiful views of Coral Bay harbor, the Sir Francis Drake Channel, the British Virgin Islands and beyond. This lot is located on Bordeaux Mountain and faces east. Access is relatively easy, as well. If you are in Coral Bay, you would drive up Route 108. From there, you would take the second left and the property will be on your left. It is currently a bit overgrown due to the amount of rain the island has received over the past several months, but a little clearly would reveal amazing views.

The current owners have expired house plans that they would provide to the new owners. Obtaining architectural plans is an integral part of the house-building process, so this is a big advantage that will save you time and money.

This property is also priced to sell, and owner financing may be available to qualified buyers. This property – 10-25F Emmaus – is listed with me, Jenn Manes, for $115,000. I am a licensed real estate agent with 340 Real Estate. Please contact me at jenn@explorestj.com or 203-376-3786 for more information.

Want to know what else is listed for sale in St. John. Click here to search the current MLS listings, which include homes, condos, land, commercial and fractional properties. You can search these properties 24/7 at 340realestate.com/mls.

🏡 Are you looking to purchase a home, condo, vacation rental or land on St. John? Interested in what businesses are currently available for sale? Are you a current home or land owner who is looking to sell? If so, I would love to help you! I am a licensed real estate agent with 340 Real Estate.

I have been a licensed tour guide on St. John for more than eight years. I know this island extremely well. I would love to help you on your real estate journey, whether it be buying the property of your dreams or selling a current one you may have.

Please feel free to contact me at anytime by email at jenn@explorestj.com, or via text/call at 203-376-3786.

The campground at Cinnamon Bay will reopen for guests on Saturday, November 1st, following two months of its annual closure. Not only will the camping sites reopen, but the restaurant beside the large rain tree will reopen and programing like its popular campground chats will return.

Cinnamon Bay is the only campground in the Virgin Islands National Park. It’s located on St. John’s north shore, between Trunk Bay and Maho Bay. (Peter Bay is to its west, but that beach does not have public road access.) Cinnamon Bay is less than 20 minutes from Cruz Bay, and the taxis go there regularly.

The campground has three levels of camping. They have basic tent sites, large eco tents that are complete with beds, fans and outlets, as well as concrete cottages. This is one of the most affordable ways to stay on St. John. There are some sites that are only 40 steps from Cinnamon Bay beach, so if you want to stay on the beach in the National Park, this is a great way to do it.

In addition to the restaurant, there is a snack shack near the beach that is open. They have a few lunch opens as well as non-alcoholic and alcoholic beverages. There are also watersports rentals available onsite too. Cinnamon Bay has very clean restrooms in addition to a spot where you can wash the sand off of your feet. It’s a great place to spend the day. And lastly, they have a fantastic gift shop.

Cinnamon Bay is one of my favorite places to visit. Be sure to check it out on your next trip.

Over the summer, we told you how a new bar – Blind Donkey – opened in the former Quiet Mon Pub location. I finally had a chance to check it out for myself, and I really liked it! Here are the details…

Blind Donkey is the newest endeavor of Todd Beaty. Todd is the owner of Cruz Bay Landing, a great little sit-down restaurant with gazebo bar that’s located in the park across from the ferry dock in Cruz Bay. He and his twin brother Chad also owned Woody’s back in the day. (They sold that back in 2013.) Well Todd recently decided to get back into the bar scene, and opened Blind Donkey with his friend Patrick Rooney last summer.

Blind Donkey is located in the former Quiet Mon Pub spot, and it has been completely transformed. There is a new large bar, and plenty of seating throughout. There are televisions scattered around the bar, so it’s a great place to watch a sporting event while indulging in a cold cocktail or two. Check it out:

Blind Donkey is just a bar, so only drinks are served. They have an extensive wine list, which always makes me happy! They also have a variety of cocktails, frozen drinks, beers and seltzers. They have draft beer too!

Blind Donkey opens at noon daily. They are open until midnight unless people are having too much fun to close. In that case, they will close when they close. 🙂

Blind Donkey has happy hour from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. daily. During that time, they have draft beer specials and two-for-one Moscow Mules.

And lastly, Blind Donkey is holding a Mutt Mixer to raise funds for the Animal Care Center on Tuesday, November 11th from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. I will be there, and I hope many of you will be too!

Want to see what’s happening over at Blind Donkey? Be sure to check out their new webcam! You can see this, plus more than 20 other St. John-based webcams on Explore STJ’s webcam page at www.explorestj.com/webcams.

Want to learn more about St. John? Take an island tour with me!

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See the island of St. John with a resident. See the nooks and crannies that many visitors miss. Explore the beaches, historical sites, perhaps a tiki bar or two, and much more. Full & half days available. Rated “Excellent” on TripAdvisor.

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