Location: Estate Dorethea, Northside, USVI - St. Thomas, Caribbean (15 Minutes from the Airport) View Map
Accommodations: Condominium, 2 Bedrooms, 2 Baths (Sleeps 4)
Our condo, located on the beautiful unspoiled north shore, is just 15 minutes from the airport, although it seems much further, is by no means your typical Caribbean beach front condo. First of all you are 50 feet from the surf! The sound is incredible, especially while lying in bed. This is by far the best unit in the complex because of the location, view, size, and it was just fully remodeled and furnished.
Next, all but two of the 32 units there are lived in year round by it's inhabitants. All the neighbors know each other and are very friendly. Most will realize you are staying in our place, so don’t be shy asking for directions or a beer. This is not a resort, but absolutely feels like a sanctuary or retreat. There are wild chickens and roosters , as well as the occasional iguana running around. Don’t worry they all get along fine with each other and with the horses on the edge of the property. Well kept but not manicured, nothing feels forced. This is island living. It’s all natural.
The beach, 50 feet from our living room, is usually deserted, as everyone living there in Dorothea is at work. If there happens to be a horse on the beach or in the water don’t worry, sometimes they break out to go for a swim! If you want to hike to another beautiful quiet, deserted beach where there are no buildings or anything but white sand, you can hike to Neltjeberg (pr. nelteeberg). It’s a little less than a half a mile walk on a spectacular forest trail that includes an ocean cliff section directly adjacent to the property. It’s a local’s favorite, deserted most weekdays. If you want something more traditional, world famous Megan’s Bay is only two bays over, about a 7 minute drive from Dorothea. There are 53 other public beaches. Typical this is not.
It’s a small island so everything is close, including the ferries to St John, Tortolla, Virgin Gorda and many others. Day trips are easy and inexpensive. We provide beach towels and coolers for your use.
Owning this exact condo was Dori’s dream before ever meeting me in Connecticut, so after we got together I bought it for us. I now understand why it was her dream and I think you will too.
One more thing, if Violeta, a little orange cat comes by for breakfast, there is food in the refrigerator for her, and please keep the foot bath water fresh because she will drink out of it when you are not looking!
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning: Each bedroom has air conditioning and there are six ceiling fans in the unit.
- Linens Provided
- Off Street Parking
- Beds
- Queen Bed: This is a twin chamber Select Comfort with controls for each side to adjust firmness.
- Twin/Single Bed: There are two twins in the second bedroom that can be pushed together to make a king. King sheets are provided.
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV
- DVD
- Video Library: list of titles can be provided on request
- CD Player
- Shared Pool
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen: New kitchen with custom mahogany cabinets, imported tile counters and stainless appliances. Fully equipped with pots, pans, dishes, espresso machine, etc..
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Outdoor Features
- Lanai: See photos
- View/Location
- Beachfront
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly: With additional security deposit
- Kid Friendly
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Parasailing
- Swimming
- Snorkeling/Diving
- Surfing
- Wildlife Viewing
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
$250-$300/night (six night minimum)
Depends on the number of people and dates
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Credit Cards Accepted:
Map & Owner's Profile
Year Purchased: 2006
Why the Owner Chose Estate Dorethea
Dori fell in love with this place 20 years ago after a friend of hers moved here permanently. When we got together she took me here to introduce me to the island and her friends. The rest is history.
This is the beach I mention in my description. It's about a 10 minute walk on a jungle trail. The trail and the beach are spectacular.
This is a nice beach where locals launch their boats and where surfers hang out. There is a restaurant with beach fare and live music many nights. It's about a 5 minute drive. Friends of mine often
Owner's Map of Estate Dorethea
Dori and I live in Connecticut where we each have businesses. Dori is a psychotherapist in private practice in West Hartford and I have a mortgage company in Farmington. In fact, I recently received my lending license from the Virgin Islands so I can work as well as vacation in Saint Thomas now. We were recently married right on the beach in front of the condo!
Property Photos
- Living Room View - Estate Dorethea Vacation Condo near Beach and Snorkeling
- Condo is to the right of the first big palm tree - Estate Dorethea Vacation Condo near Beach and Snorkeling
- Condo consists of the entire 2nd floor (1,100 square feet) - Estate Dorethea Vacation Condo near Beach and Snorkeling
- Living Room
- Kitchen
- Guest Bath
- The whole outside wall is glass
- Master opens onto its own balcony overlooking ocean
- Neltjeberg beach on Sunday during MLK holiday weekend
- Two of the locals next door
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