Beach Front on Secluded Bay (See Our Video)

• Relaxing with ocean view

  Relaxing with ocean view

  • Guest Han N.
  • Date of stay 11/20/12
  • Review Submitted 12/11/12
  Secluded condominium with ocean view. Quiet and relaxing. Jeff was very accommodating and helpful. Jeff went out and got a pack and play for our eight months old son. Greatly appreciated !!! The waves can be rough but Magen bay is a short drive away. The condo is clean and well kept. Fulltime residents are friendly and helpful as well.

  Recommended for: Adventure seekers, families with young children.

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• Beach Oasis

  Beach Oasis

  • Guest Carey D.
  • Date of stay 06/18/12
  • Review Submitted 07/05/12
  My husband & I aren't tourist/resort types, we prefer local rentals when we vacation. Jeff & Dorie's condo was perfect for us. Located on the quiet North Shore we loved having the ocean right outside the unit and the view from the great room was terrific. Hearing the waves was lovely. Jeff couldn't have been more helpfull with providing directons and helpfull tips. We would definately stay again.

  Recommended for: Age 55+, adventure seekers, romantic getaway, families with young children.

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• 10 Whole Days of Paradise

  10 Whole Days of Paradise

  • Guest Fans of Dorothea Bay
  • Date of stay 02/29/12
  • Review Submitted 05/14/12
  After a relatively stressful beginning to 2012, the four of us (2 couples who have known each other for over 30 years) were overdue for this trip. Having been to St. Thomas for a day here and there on various cruises, we decided that it was time to explore the island in depth. In retrospect, we didn't venture too far out too often. Everything we could possibly want was here at this condo. Two bedrooms, two full bathrooms, a fully-equipped kitchen, beach and pool...and several super-friendly resident cats! We toured every second day or so, but didn't venture too far away from our home away from home! Thanks Jeff, you'll be hearing from us again!

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, age 55+, romantic getaway.

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• Very beautiful

  Very beautiful

  • Guest Tom
  • Date of stay 03/12/12
  • Review Submitted 03/28/12
  For off the beaten path and secluded beach type of experience, this place can not be beat. Very comfortable (nothing fancy) unit virtually right at the beach.

  Recommended for: Age 55+, adventure seekers, romantic getaway, girls getaway, pet owners.

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• Complete Relaxation

  Complete Relaxation

  • Guest Relaxed69
  • Date of stay 02/23/12
  • Review Submitted 03/09/12
  Thankyou for opening you gorgeous home to my family. It was exactly what we needed to unwind. I do have to say that my favorite part of the house was at night when i was getting ready to go to sleep, as soon as i heard the ocean waves at the window, i went straight to sleep. It was a great change from staying at a resort. The little store at the top of the hill by the house was a bit expensive compared to other stores close to town, but they have just about anything you could think of. If your looking for toruisty parts of the island, this is not the place for you. Quiet, relaxing, peacefull. Couldn't have asked for a better vacation! I cant wait to come back

  Recommended for: Families with teenagers, sightseeing, age 55+, romantic getaway, families with young children, girls getaway.

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• Recommended

  Recommended

  • Guest RS
  • Date of stay 01/02/12
  • Review Submitted 01/21/12
  Our family of 4 stayed at Estate Dorethea the week after New Year's. The property was exactly as described and we found it to be clean and comfortable. We were not looking for a resort experience (been there, done that), but something off the beaten trail where we could get into the rhythm of island life. The kitchen is updated and well stocked with appliances and utensils. The bedrooms are a good size and equipped with AC, which are a must to knock down the humidity levels. The beds are adequate. There are two generous sized bathrooms, though enough hot water for back-to-back showers was sometimes a problem. A TV with DVD is available, though the satelite service was not working during our stay - which was not much of an issue since we didn't come to St. Thomas to watch TV. This is a quiet location with a great view of the bay. Swimming is limited due to the rocky shoreline, but definitely possible. Another bay is accessible via a 20' hike through the woods, that is deserted during the week and offers beautiful sandy beaches. Hull Bay is a short drive away and was a nice diversion from the more popular beaches that are favorite of the cruise ship tourists. Given the remote location of the property, a rental car is highly recommended. We enjoyed our stay and for the money, it is a great value compared to other VRBO sites and especially compared to the resorts. For a family of 4, our other option was two hotel rooms at $300-350/night. Since we were able to prepare our own meals, this property was a bargain in comparison.

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway.

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• Heaven on Earth!

  Heaven on Earth!

  • Guest Kendra & Shaun
  • Date of stay 04/06/11
  • Review Submitted 06/19/11
  Words cannot do this place justice. Truly paradise on earth. Dorthea Bay offered the perfect retreat off the beaten path, yet was only a short drive to restaurants and public beaches for exploring. However, both the beach outside the front door and the ten minute walk to secluded Neltjeberg beach, were our favorite parts of this location, as well as cooking lovely meals here to be enjoyed on the ocean front balcony. This property was comfortable and totally relaxing, a retreat away from the world, yet we met many friendly locals who made us feel completely welcomed. The condo was equipped with everything necessary to have all the comforts of home plus an amazing view and a pounding surf to sleep to. WARNING: if you are allergic to palm trees, whites sand, clear azure water, pelicans, fishing, snorkeling, relaxation or bliss- do not rent!

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, age 55+, adventure seekers, romantic getaway, families with young children, girls getaway, pet owners.

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• A View of Paradise

  A View of Paradise

  • Guest Delighted
  • Date of stay 04/26/11
  • Review Submitted 05/06/11
  This condo was clean and comfortable. The view is spectacular. The pictures on the website are accurate but nowhere near as beautiful as the reality of watching the bay. The sounds of the waves just transported us. We had a sense of peace and calm just being there. The owner of the condo was also helpful and responsive. The challenge was the driving through the hills!! However, it was well worth it since those views were also gorgeous. St. Thomas is simply a wonderful place to be. The people are friendly and helpful. All in all, we had a great time and came home renewed.

  Recommended for: Families with teenagers, sightseeing, adventure seekers, romantic getaway, girls getaway.

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• dream vacation spot

  dream vacation spot

  • Guest Connie
  • Date of stay 03/08/11
  • Review Submitted 03/20/11
  Loved this place and highly recommend it. Everything was just as promised and even more delightful. Jeff made booking it easy, answered all questions promptly, and checked in with us to make sure everything was perfect. The setting is great particularly for quiet and seclusion, and really is only about 50 feet to the ocean and the fascinating diving pelicans and boobies, with a fantastic view and sound of the surf. It's the Atlantic, north side of the island, and well away from the crowds from the cruise ships. We couldn't believe, especially for this price, we could be this close to what amounts to a private beach. The apartment is clean, tasteful, and extremely comfortable. The photos are accurate but can't express the lovely feeling the place has of being very relaxed and having just exactly what you need. There's plenty of space for our family of 4, and having 2 bathrooms is such a plus because we have 2 teenaged daughters. Kitchen is well appointed, nice appliances, etc. and it's nice that Jeff stocks condiments and a few basics like oil and vinegar. Everything was very clean and well maintained inside the apartment. Many things to do on the island, and everything is within a 20 minute drive. We particularly enjoyed Coral World where you can pet stingrays, sharks, and starfish, and see a sea lion do his thing up close and personal, also Eco Tours where you can kayak with a guide the mangrove lagoons, race hermit crabs, and snorkel quiet spots. As well as of course there are many more than you can visit in a week fabulous beaches where they bring you drinks, plus great restaurants and shopping. We also loved our daysail with Capt Kathleen on the sloop HighPockets, and she took us to prime snorkeling on neighboring islands and provided a delicious gourmet lunch. Perhaps best though was knowing we could also really enjoy just kicking back at the apartment, playing in the surf or in the pool, or just gazing at the ocean, palm trees, and birds, having a genuine island experience, without going anywhere. Since this place is a bit off the beaten path, you are going to want to rent a car, and brave the left hand driving on narrow twisty steep roads. Also, it's one flight of steps up to the apartment, so not handicapped accessible. We truly loved this place, shed a tear to leave, will be telling everyone we know about it, and hope to come back.

  Recommended for: Families with teenagers, sightseeing, age 55+, adventure seekers, romantic getaway, families with young children, girls getaway.

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• Perfect for ocean lovers!

  Perfect for ocean lovers!

  • Guest Shawna A.
  • Date of stay 02/23/11
  • Review Submitted 03/09/11
  The condo is only steps away from the beach! We really enjoyed hearing the waves roll up on the shore. The view was amazing. The condo was very clean and it's located in a friendly, safe, local community. It also had everything we needed... cooking items, beach towels, cooler & chairs, etc. We liked that the condo is close to Hull Bay, Magen's Bay, Charoltte Amalie and many wonderful restaurants. We had a wonderful time!

  Recommended for: Families with teenagers, sightseeing, adventure seekers, romantic getaway, families with young children, girls getaway, pet owners.

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$250-$300/night (six night minimum)
Depends on the number of people and dates

Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.