Location: Sapphire Beach, East End, USVI - St. Thomas, Caribbean (Crystal Cove on Sapphire Bay. Five Minute Ride to Red Hook)
Accommodations: Condominium, 1 Bedroom + Convertible bed(s), 2 Baths (Sleeps 4-5)
December was almost fully booked, then some last minute cancellations and now it's available almost the entire month. This condominium is too nice and Sapphire beach too wonderful to be neglected . Our loss is your gain!
For any reservation of five or more nights: November 29 through December 19: $99.00 per night; December 20 through December 23: $155.00 per night. December 30 through Jan 5 $599.00 for the five nights! These rates are for double occupancy. For additional occupants add $16.00 per occupant. Also add $50.00 Housekeeping for any rental, and 3% for credit-card payment.
This condominium has been owned by our family which has been enjoying the magic of Sapphire for over fifty years. It was largely renovated and offered for rental for the first time in late 2007. The condo is located just minutes from Red Hook where you can find groceries, restaurants, shopping and access to the ferries which can whisk you away to St. John or the British Virgin Islands.
The condo is only one hundred and fifty steps from the front door to the beach. While on the beach you can see St. John and the British Virgin Islands. Because the unit is on the lower level, when you arrive you park at the rear of the unit and bring your luggage and groceries into the unit by walking about thirty-five feet from your car and up just four steps, rather than lugging them around to the front of the building and up a long flight of stairs. Additionally, because one member of the family is wheelchair-bound a small ramp has been added at the front entrance for wheelchair access.
The unit retains the original floor plan, except that the original front porch has been enclosed and now expands the already large living/dining room, and a large fenestration has been cut between the kitchen and living/dining area.
The unit contains its own washer and a light-duty dryer. For drying wet towels and such, there is a solar powered "clothesline" just outside the rear door. There are two televisions, and "basic digital cable" (a total of approximately twenty channels) is included. Local phone service and Wi-Fi internet access are included.
In late 2007, the unit was "stripped", repainted, partially redecorated, and many improvements made. The following were replaced with brand new units: refrigerator, oven, gas stove, air-conditioner compressor, bedroom and living room ceiling fans, bedroom mattress, front and rear doors, front windows, shower fixtures, and almost all kitchen utensils and small appliances.
Refinished furniture was obtained to replace most of the original living room furniture, and the frame of the Murphy bed was repainted. The original "Futon" has been reupholstered. There are two DVD players, a VHS unit and and two stereo systems.
The locks have been removed from all closet doors. We do our best to keep "starter supplies" of non-perishable essentials in the unit, so you won't have to begin your stay buying things like coffee filters and dish detergent.
To ensure continued enjoyment by all occupants, smoking and pets are not permitted.
Please note that rental is higher than shown below during "prime times" such as, Easter, President's Week, Thanksgiving, "Spring Break" and so on.
ITRAVEX: Now that iTravex has made things simple, we welcome iTravex guests at all times with one iTravex point = one USD.
SHORT STAYS: Although we generally require a minimum of a three night stay, we accept one and two night stays if they "mesh" well with existing reservations or are very short notice.
LONG STAYS: Except for "prime times" stays over ten days will be discounted on an individual basis.
PLEASE CLICK BELOW AND READ ALL THE COMMENTS PREVIOUS GUESTS HAVE LEFT. You may also want to read the two reviews on "TripAdvisor.Com"
Our family has been enjoying Sapphire for half a century, and we are sure that you will as well!
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning: New compressor 2007. Also four ceiling fans.
- Washer: Washer is in unit.
- Dryer: Light-duty dryer is in unit, solar powered "clothesline" just outside the rear door for wet beach towels &c. Coin operated laundromat available.
- Linens Provided: Beach towels are also provided.
- Off Street Parking: Pull right up to the rear of the unit. Walk about thirty-five feet, up four steps, and you're inside!
- Beds
- King Bed: New 2007.
- Queen Bed: Sleep-sofa
- Convertible Bed: Newly reupholstered 2007.
- Murphy Bed: King Although the unit can sleep seven, condominium regulations limit occupancy to five. This excess capacity, however, permits additional flexibility in sleeping arrangements.
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV: "Basic Digital Cable". About twenty channels in all.
- DVD
- VCR
- Video Library: Largely VHS Cassettes, a few DVDs, growing rapidly
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Music Library: CDs and Traditional Library ("books") small, but varied, also a few "Board Games"
- Shared Pool: A salt water pool--no Chlorine!
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen: New appliances 2007. Although small, fully functional. Gas stove/oven. Sorry, no dishwasher until we expand the kitchen.
- Cooking Utensils Provided: New dishes, glasses and flatware 2007. Bar-ware. All the "small appliances" we could think of except toaster-oven.
- Refrigerator
- Microwave: Small, but powerful
- Outdoor Features
- Charcoal BBQ Grill: Please observe condominium fire-safety regulations.
- View/Location
- Beachfront
- Communications
- Telephone: Unlimited local calls (St Thomas, St. John, St.Croix).
- WiFi (Wireless Internet): Included in the rental. There is also an HP "four-in-one" printer, copier, scanner, fax, which can be accessed with a wireless or wired (USB) connection. Although the fax portion is not yet set up, there is also a dedicated fax machine, which is set-up, if you should desire to send or receive a fax.
- Other Amenities
- Loads of closet and drawer space (although you will need to bring very little clothing), "hotel safe" large enough for almost all laptops, loads of linens and towels, iron and ironing board, Two hair dryers, Tennis rackets and balls (not for the serious), Masks, Snorkels, Fins (also for the casual). We endeavor to have everything you will need at the condo so that you only have to bring some clothing, swimsuits, toiletries and (if necessary) medications with you, and purchase only food and beverages on island.
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed: Service animals (as defined by the ADA) permitted
- Handicapped Accessible (may have limitations): Rear bathroom has a shower stall with a low lip. No "grab bars"
- Wheelchair Accessible (may have limitations): Small ramp in front of front door permits easy wheelchair access.
- Not Suitable for Children
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Restaurants
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Parasailing
- Jet Skiing
- Shelling
- Swimming
- Snorkeling/Diving
- Windsurfing
- Other Activities
- Great Kite flying! Bring Your Own Kite.
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Dec 20-Jan 05 .. $299/night
Jan 06-Apr 30 .. $199/night
May 01-Nov 01 .. $129/night
Nov 02-Dec 19 .. $155/night
Above rates based on double occuapncy. $16 additional per night for each
additional occupant
"Housekeeping" Fee" of $50 regardless of length of stay
FULLY REFUNDABLE deposit/security of $300
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Credit Cards Accepted:
Property Photos
- Only 150 Steps From Your Front Door! - USVI - St. Thomas Vacation Condo
- Your View with Front Windows Open - USVI - St. Thomas Vacation Condo
- Front of the Condo--on your Left on the Ground Level--No Stairs to Climb! - USVI - St. Thomas Vacation Condo
- One View of Living Room--Windows Closed for Privacy
- Another View of Living Room showing Kitchen and Murphy Bed (on Left)
- King Bed in Bedrooom
- Kitchen as Seen from Living Room (Dining Area)
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