Location: USVI - Water Island, Caribbean (A 5 min public ferry ride from St Thomas-Crown Bay Marina) View Map
Accommodations: House, 1 Bedroom + Sleeping Porch, 1 Bath (Sleeps 2-4)
Check below for special "couples" rental rates for October and November. The perfect place to Honeymoon!!
This is NOT an apartment or house on the same property as another. It is an independant house on an acre of property. Very Private, quiet and tropical. The Cottage comes with golf cart transportation. "Boat qualified" quests may rent our 19 foot Mako for use. Click on links below for better pictures of Cottage and Island.
Water Island is a noncommercialized 500 acre island just off the coast of St thomas. It is a great place to enjoy private beaches and avoid cruise ship crowds. There are no hotels or condos. Most residents drive golf carts. A cart is provided with Palm Cottage. Palm Cottage is a short ride away from Honeymoon and Sprat Beaches. There are great views along the way.
Palm Cottage is new on the rental market beginning November 2007. We have supplied new sheets, new kitchen items, and new decor. The kitchen has been updated with tiled counter tops, new stove, new sink, UV water filter(kitchen) and disposal. It is fresh, clean and ready for guests.
Land at the only airport on St Thomas. (STT) Take a short taxi ride to Crown Bay Marina (7min). The Water Island ferry docks at Crown Bay Marina where there is a grocery store, internet cafe, and marina store. The ferry to Water Island is about 5 minutes. You are on the beach in no time!
Palm Cottage is a cozy romantic place for a couple. Or a great place for a family vacation. There is one large bedroom with sitting area. The TV is in the sitting area. On the large screened deck are two futon couches for sitting and that covert to double beds for children or a second couple. The screened deck surrounds the house for lots of living space and dining. The kitchen is a galley kitchen with everything you need (except food). The bathroom is large with a shower, towels, hairdryer and clothes hanging space. The views of the blue Caribbean and St Thomas are spectacular from the cottages deck.
The Cottage is in the Sprat Bay private residential area (only approx 19 houses on more than 100 acres) giving our guests access to private beaches where you often find yourselves all alone. Sprat also offers tennis courts, and a covered shaded sitting area with chairs to guests.Snorkeling is good right off Sprat Beach. There are several shell hunting beaches that are short walks from the road. These beaches are rarely visited and we always find great shells on them. I will provide you with maps and information to help you explore parts of Water Island others never see.
The large public beach is Honeymoon Beach. There is great swimming, snorkleing along with sunny and shady places to sit. There is a swimming platform to swim out to. Heidi cooks burger and chicken for lunch and Saturday night dinner on Honeymoon.
The harmless wildlife on the island is great fun to see. The red footed tortises will eat right from your hand. The pelicans dive on Honeymoon and Sprat. Hummingbirds are everywhere as there is always something blooming. Lizards are plentiful in all shapes and sizes. The iquana are a little shy but are seen dashing into the woods.
Water Island is a place where you can really get away from it all. Yet St. Thomas and its shops and restaurants are just a short ferry ride away.
My property manager will meet you at the WI ferry dock, take you to the house and be available during your stay for an questions or issues that arise.
Palm Cottage is within 100 yards of our other rental Slow Mocean. If you have a large group or two families who want to be close to each other these two houses would work very well. Go to "My other rental properties" below or back to VRBO and click on Slow Mocean.
Click on the link below for more pictures of Palm Cottage and Water Island. Please email with any questions.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer
- Dryer
- Linens Provided
- Off Street Parking
- Beds
- Queen Bed: A very unique four poster queen bed is in the large bedroom/sitting area.
- Convertible Bed (2) : There are 2 futons on the screened porch that convert to double beds if needed.
- Entertainment
- TV (No Cable/Satellite): We get two major US networks a cartoon channel and a handful of other channels with "rabbit ears". We have lots of DVD's for you to watch.
- DVD
- Video Library: A large variety of DVD's are available for guests to watch.
- CD Player
- Music Library: CD's of island and other music are available to let you pick the mood of the moment.
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen: Full outfitted kitchen with blender, microwave and all essentials. We have installed a UV water filter under the kitchen sink to purify the cistern water for drinking.
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Microwave
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio: A large deck enclosed with screening allows our guests to enjoys lots of living space with amazing views and island breezes.
- View/Location
- Ocean View: Incredible views both day and night. The Cottage sits high up for the best breezes and views. It is just a short fun golf cart ride to several beaches. Sprat Bay offers several private beaches where you'll often have the beach to yourself. Views along the way to the beaches are beautiful.
- Communications
- Telephone: AT&T service works wells here. Verizon has worked recently. I suggest you check with your carrier.
- WiFi (Wireless Internet): There is currently no wireless internet at the Cottage. Tickles Restaraunt at Crown Bay is a "hot spot" as is the Deli on WI. There is also a computer internet location at Crown Bay where you can log on to their computers, check email, and print boarding passes to avoid one line at the airport.
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Kid Friendly: It is a great place for a couple or a small family.
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Shelling
- Swimming
- Snorkeling/Diving
- Wildlife Viewing
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Other Activities
- There are a variety of "activies" on Water Island. Heidi cooks lunch on Honeymoon Beach most days. Heidi cooks a wonderful dinner Saturday nights on Honeymoon Beach. She sets up tables with laterns. Monday nights is "drive in" movie night on Honeymoon Beach where they show a movie on a screen tied between two palms! Just pull up in your golf cart. It is great fun. Hot dog, popcorn and drinks are available. Joe's bar, at the far end of Honeymoon makes mixed and frozen drinks during the day. The Pizza boat pulls up to Honeymoon Beach making fresh pizza and subs during the day. Other events going on during the week will be posted on the board at the ferry dock.
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Rates .. $1800/week(1-4 guests) PayPal Accepted
$1500/week Couples Special!!! October and November
50% rent due at reservation along with a refundable $250 deposit.
Remaining rent due 2 weeks before arrival.
RENTAL INCLUDES GOLF CART-check out by 10:30 unless arranged
Children under 3 not counted in head count
I CAN rent for less than a week except during Xmas holiday season.
Discount for longer rentals. Email for "less than a week" rates and Holiday weeks
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Credit Cards Accepted:
Map & Owner's Profile
Year Purchased: 2007
Why the Owner Chose USVI - Water Island
My family visited several islands over the years on vacation. We love vacationing in the clear caribbean waters. We stumbled upon Water Island thru a friend of a friend of the family. We had never heard of it. Water Island had everything we were looking for in a vacation spot and now second home location. It is small, safe, clean, and friendly. There is no traffic to fight. Golf carts are great fun! Beaches are incredible and there is much wildlife and amazing flowers and other plants. Every visit is an adventure.
The Unique Benefits at this House
Palm Cottage is within the private area of Sprat Bay. It is on an acre of land. Our guests can enjoy VERY private beaches within Sprat as well as beautiful Honeymoon Beach. We have had several honeymooning couples, sailing couples, and families with children stay at the Cottage. Everyone has loved it. The house is furnished with everything you need except food and clothing.
Owner's Map of USVI - Water Island
My husband and I live in Asheville, North Carolins. We have 3 children. We travel to Water island several times a year.
Property Photos
- Relaxing on Honeymoon Beach!! - USVI Rental
- View from porch--blue water views during the day. Sparkling stars at night. - USVI Rental
- Wooded side of Cottage. Screened deck is other side facing water and St Thomas - USVI Rental
- Large wrap around screened porch--futon coverts to double bed
- Master Bedroom-Queen bed, sitting area, TV, CD player
- Newly renovated kitchen UV water filter, fully furnished for cooking
- The side prorch looking towards the front door from inside.
- Sink and toilet in the large bath. Towels are provided.
- "Island shower" No door-- privacy in the large bathroom.
- Driveway to the Cottage
- Party on the deck of the Cottage---the whole family last Christmas!
- Fishing on Banana Beach within Sprat.
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Jeff , Tenn
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Kathy , Virginia
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, Atlanta, GA
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We had a great time in Palm Cottage. It was great fun watching the cruise ships from the deck. We also saw huge tortises in the yard and lots of exotic birds. We went to Sprat Beach on Wednesday. We spent most of our time on Honeymoon Beach. It only rained one day. Palm Cottage is very well done--very cute. Thanks!!
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We loved staying at Palm Cottage. The house under your guidance exudes tastfulness and whimsey. Water Island was great. The people were inclusive and kind. The beaches were safe and clean. thanks so much for sharing your vacation home with us.
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The Cottage was great for our Christmas vacation. It was very clean, well furnished and very private. We loved the Cottage and Water Island. Our favorite beach was Honeymoon. We loved swimming there. But we loved exploring the other beaches in Sprat. We had a cocktail on Sprat every afternoon--and had the beach all to ourselves!! Very special. I cannot wait to go back to Palm Cottage.
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Just a note to tell you how much we enjoyed Palm Cottage and Water Island. Pictures do not do it justice. It was the most relaxing vacation we have ever had. We WILL be back. I hope next year. We fed the tortises, swam, went to the drive in movie and RELAXED! Thanks so much!!