Wonderful condo in a great setting

Guest: Beth (St. Joe Indiana)
Date of Stay: 10/09/11 Review Submitted: 10/22/11

We just returned from a week in St. Thomas in your condo and enjoyed every minute. Coffee on the porch or steps away at the pool, the constant breezes, snorkeling at the beach, and everything we needed to make our stay comfortable. Thank you for having a perfect place to stay in St. Thomas.

Owner response:We are so pleased your vacation was all you hoped for and more! As they say, location, location, location! We do feel that we have one of the best spots at Sapphire.

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, adventure seekers, age 55+.

A little bit of heaven during the hurricane

Guest: Mary Pat and Karl (-)
Date of Stay: 08/20/11 Review Submitted: 09/16/11

We had a wonderful time in D101. The condo was spectacular in every way. The views were wonderful from every window. Rosanne has equipped the condo with every convenience. We were so comfortable during hurricane Irene. The pool area was so convenient from our lanai....the hammock was so appropriate for easy living and comfort. If you want excellence and detail in every way the unit was the greatest. We hope to return after the first of the year. Thanks again Rosanne and Darrell

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A trip we hope to repeat many times.

Guest: Brenda R.
Date of Stay: 08/05/11 Review Submitted: 08/14/11

Get ready for your best vacation ever. St Thomas is one of the best places we have ever vacationed and we plan to return again and again. We stayed in D101 August 5-12 and it was fantastic. The views were great, the beach was just steps outside your door. The condo has everything you could want. The bed was very comfortable! We spent most of our time snorkling and sitting on the beach. Snorling was best early in the morning, the sea turtles were very active at this time of the day. The beach was pretty busy on Tuesday and Wednesday when the cruise ships were in but they tended to stay down by the dive shop so it was not a problem. We took a day sail on Nightwind and we would reccomend this. We also parasailed which was really beautiful but don't buy the pictures they were not worth the price. If you are considering a trip to ST Thomas this is the place to stay!

Owner response:Sapphire offers many varied activities and it is good to see our guests enjoying some of them!! The snorkeling at Sapphire is some of the best on the island-and easily accessible. You could come back again and again and still not do all there is to do-so we welcome their return visit!

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway.

A Special Condo At A Wonderful Place

Guest: Islander 1 Day (O'Fallon, MO USA)
Date of Stay: 07/28/11 Review Submitted: 08/08/11

When searching for a special place to take my bride on our 30th wedding anniversary, I knew we needed several things to make us happy: a great beach, great pool, beautiful views and the right condo. I am happy to say we hit all 4 out of the park during our stay at Darrell and Rosanne's island home (7/28 thru 8/4 2011). First, the condo is everything you've read in most of the other reviews. It is very well appointed, beautiful with excellent decorating touches, and in a great location just steps from the beach or pool. The corner unit gives you views to either side of the beach from the pool building. Inside you've got everything you need to be comfortable and relaxed. The in-room safe is great; it held our iPads, keys, wallet, color Nook and my wife's purse! Every kitchen utensil possible is available. Second, let's talk about the beach. What a beautiful location on St. Thomas. Believe me, the photos do NOT do this place justice. You cannot picture the amount of natural beauty that your eyes will drink in here! We used the included chair rentals every day, positioned under the trees on beachside, and framed our view with cool drinks and a perfect breeze. We cannot snorkle but others did and loved it. The water is amazingly clear, so I saw many fish that were swimming at my legs. Third..the pool. While the on-site restaurant is closed, the manager says it will be reopened once some litigation is completed. The pool is superb, with it's own perfect location for views of St. John. Fourth; great views. The location of this resort provides a little of everything...beach, marina, islands, natural scenes, etc. LOVED IT! Finally, Rosanne was excellent to work with throughout this process. She takes great care in providing any information you need, and is very responsive to questions or issues. We weren't sure if we wanted a beach level or upper level unit. Having been there now, I think either would have selected advantages. While the overall view is probably better at upper units, the beach level is great for getting right to everything easily and quickly. Rosanne's patio is expansive, and we used every element of it (ate meals at the table, used the hammock, sat shairs at the corner door for a different view, used the loungers facing the pool). You will not be dissapointed here. It is a great condo and great location. This is now our HAPPY PLACE, and we plan to return!

Owner response:Wow!! Thanks for such a great review! I just may have to go back again myself! I am thrilled you found that our condo provided all you had hoped for and more. We try hard to anticipate everyone's needs provide the appropriate amenities. We are always open to renters suggestions and comments. We look forward to hearing from you again!

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, age 55+.

Vacation in Paradise

Guest: Terri F.
Date of Stay: 07/01/11 Review Submitted: 08/01/11

My daughter & I recently returned from one of the best vacations we've ever had. We absolutely loved the Daniels' condo! What a prime location...an end unit with views that are breathtaking from 2 large sliders facing 2 different views; beach to the left, pool & St John straight ahead. We loved the hammock on the spacious patio too. When we arrived and walked into the condo, we both simultaneously said "Wow"! It is so cute, nicely furnished, & has all the amenities one could want. The bed was very comfortable, shower great, and kitchen well stocked. We snorkeled every day, rented a car and toured the island, shopped downtown, and took the ferry over to St John one day. Loved every minute of it all. We will definitely return to Sapphire beach & definitely stay at the Daniels' condo!!!

Owner response:Once again, we are so pleased that renters find our condo exceeds their expectations. We look forward to their return visit.

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+.

Loved it!

Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 06/02/11 Review Submitted: 07/15/11

What a perfect location. Right across from the pool and to the left the beautiful beach. Loved the breezes at this location. We have stayed at Sapphire many times and we would definetly stay in this unit again. Owners were great to work with and the unit is great! Loved sitting out on the covered patio. Big plus was having the beach chairs all week. We will definetly rent this unit again. Felt like home.

Owner response:We are delighted that you enjoyed your stay. We try to make our condo as comfortable as possible and the fact that it "felt like home" means we have succeded! As a frequent visitor to Sapphire, you realize that all condos are not created equal. We look forward to your next visit!!

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, people with disabilities, sightseeing, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.

Beautiful condo on the beach

Guest: Debbie (Blanchard, Oklahoma)
Date of Stay: 05/14/11 Review Submitted: 05/28/11

This was our first visit to STT and I did alot of research where to stay & I know we found the best place to stay on this beautiful island! You walk out the patio doors onto the beautiful beach & the pool is right in front of the condo also. We loved staying here. The condo had everything you need for a comfort stay and it was very clean! Red Hook is just a short drive & there are lots of good restaurants. The snorkeling was good on Sapphire Beach and the views are amazing from the condo. If we get to come back to STT, we will definitely stay here!

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children.

THE BEST CONDO/LOCATION ON SAPPHIRE BEACH!!!!

Guest: Pele (Thousand Oaks, CA)
Date of Stay: 04/20/11 Review Submitted: 05/21/11

You will absolutely love this 1st FLOOR CORNER UNIT located directly on the beach and steps away from the pool. There are 2 fabulous views from the patio. One being the pool with its beautiful views of the islands beyond with an amazing sunrise over St. John. Look the other direction and you have a view of the whole length of the white sandy beach with gorgeous sunsets. The beach has a dive shop where beach chairs and snorkel equipment are provided free with the rental. You do not want to miss out snorkeling with the sea turtles! The hotel lobby has a concierge desk with information on tours, restaurants etc. There is even a taxi stand if you decide not to rent a car. The marina is 50 yards away and we took a day boat trip to the BVI's which was a blast! We stayed 5 nights and loved every minute. The unit is beautifully decorated and maintained. Are you looking to travel with another couple? Ask Rosanne about the unit next door which is owned by their friends. The two patios are separated by dividing doors which can be opened up. You will then have a gigantic patio to share with your family or friends. In our next visit we hope to rent both units, so that we can all be together on the same patio, yet have the privacy of having our own unit. We are from Los Angeles which is a distance away, otherwise we would be visiting often. Without a doubt we will stay in this unit again. Don't even bother to look elsewhere. This is the perfect unit.

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing, girls getaway, age 55+.

Piece of Paradise....

Guest: The Kirkendalls (Baltimore MD)
Date of Stay: 05/05/11 Review Submitted: 05/18/11

Wanted to compliment the owners for such a lovely, well taken care of condo with all of the comforts of home....fresh towels, fresh linens, comfy bed, cooking utensils, spices, cooler, coffee maker, hair dryer....etc... It is wonderful to have such a fabulous view of St. Johns with the beautiful pool and crystal clear water of Sapphire Beach when you sit out on your porch in the morning while drinking your coffee. The location on the East End is a major plus with Red Hook and it's quaint restaurants & marina as well as the ferry services to to cool day trips if that fits into your schedule. I will recommend this particular condo to all of my friends who are looking for an amazing vacation!

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TROPICAL PARADISE part 2

Guest: Lara and Norm (Perry Hall, MD)
Date of Stay: 04/26/11 Review Submitted: 05/04/11

See our review "TROPICAL PARADISE" Submitted 5/4/10. Everything we said there is still true. We had another great stay. When we walked into the condo last year, we were overwhelmed by how nice it was. This year, it was like coming home. We plan to visit St. Thomas many times in the years to come, and as long as Rosanne and Darrell will have us, we wouldn't dream of staying anywhere else. It would just be a letdown. Can't wait for next year!

Owner response:We look forward to your visit next year!

Recommended for:Tourists without a car, people with disabilities, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.