Island Time!

Guest: Debbie B (Hot Springs Village, Ar)
Date of Stay: 01/08/12 Review Submitted: 05/10/12

What a fantastic vacation! The condo was fabulous...walk in level, right across from the Sapphire pool and a minute or two walk to the beach pool, and the most incredible views from the balcony of St John and the British Virgin Islands. The condo was furnished nicely and the bed was very comfortable (which I am very picky about, and this one was great). Furnished with everything we needed...even snorkel gear..Sapphire Beach, which is right down the drive (2 minute walk), is the very best snorkeling beach in St Thomas. Walk right in the water and there are great reefs all around you. There is a great restaurant with yummy drinks right across from the condo...you really never have to leave the complex if you don't want to...everything is right there. Tom, the owner, was so helpful and great to work with...I look forward to going back...it is the ONLY place I would stay on the island! I worked as a travel nurse there a few years ago and was housed in these condos, so I am very familiar with them and I really wouldn't stay anywhere else!

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

MOST WONDERFUL VACATION EVER!!!! RETURNING SOON!!!

Guest: Christie (Moore, OK)
Date of Stay: 08/09/11 Review Submitted: 01/08/12

Let me start by saying this was the best vacation my husband and I have had the pleasure of taking! Tom the owner of this condo is more than a JOY to work with. He has this beautiful condo equipped with everything you could possibly need. The view off the balcony is amazing you can see St. John and many other cays.. There is also a bar called Sapphire Bar and Grill right by the pool which is very close to the condo, as well as the laundry facility.. Everything we had to eat and drink at the Sapphire Bar & Grill was always very yummy and all cooked to order! April and Cleveland that work at the grill are wonderful fun people! The town of Red Hook is just a few minutes away where there are many different restaurants, bars, shopping, and the ferry that takes you to various places. We rented a car because we wanted to have the freedom of exploring the island on our own.. Definately recommend renting a car because the taxi rides can get a little pricey as much as we moved around. They also have a shuttle you can take for a $1.00 which is great but you have to wait on them to come to you and they quit running after dark. St. Thomas has so many beautiful beaches such as Megan's bay, Coki Beach, and of course Sapphire bay. There are more but these were our favorites! Be sure to take a couple of day trips over to St. John and go to Trunk Bay!!!! The most beautiful beach ever! We enjoyed this condo because we like to cook and got to cook breakfast most mornings and dinner a few nights. Eat at Molly Malones for breakfast! So good! There are so many good things to say about the condos location. Its gated, safe, clean, pretty, and well taken care of. My husband and I travel quite a bit and I will say that the owner Tom was the most wonderful person to work with. We can't say enough good things about him and all the help and information he gave us.. He was amazing... We spent 10 nights at this condo and loved every minute of it and was not ready to go home.. We plan on returning hopefully this year for 10 more nights.. St. Thomas is the most beautiful place we've been... Thank You Tom for renting us your wonderful condo and hope to rent it again soon!!! PS: Tom also has another condo that is a little smaller with a great location as well. Check it out too! PSS: If you like jewlery go into the town of Charlotte Amalie and do some shopping... Very good prices on diamonds!

Owner response:Wow, thank you for a great review and kind words. The restaurant continues to improve, it's great that it's so close to the condo that you can wobble home if need be. They've also got a nice jazz trio that plays Sunday evenings. I'll continue to upgrade and improve as time, energy and budget allow and we should be even better the next time around. Tom

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

Fantastic vacation

Guest: Karen (Richmond VA)
Date of Stay: 10/09/11 Review Submitted: 10/31/11

We stayed at this condo for a week in October. It was one of the best vacations I ever had. The condo had everything you needed and then some. Snorkel gear, beach chairs, coolers! Clean and quiet. Location was very convieient as well, October is the off season so many restaurants that were suggested were closed for repairs/renovations but we still managed to eat and drink very well!

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

Guest: Jamie
Date of Stay: 07/06/11 Review Submitted: 08/02/11

Limen on da beach Condo is great! It was hard coming back and getting back into the grind of things. I miss waking up when the sun rises, seeing the ocean out the window, and spending the days at the beach. I also miss my "breakfast", lime in d'coconut drink, courtesy of the Banana Cabana on the beach. We took your advice and didn't use A/C during the day, definitely not needed due to constant winds. We really enjoyed the condo - it was a perfect set up for us.

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What a wonderful condo!

Guest: Tom and Donna (Niskayuna, NY USA)
Date of Stay: 04/09/11 Review Submitted: 05/04/11

We recently returned from a two week stay at Tom's condo and found everything about it to be wonderful. The view was breath taking, and watching the sunrise and sunset from the balcony was superb. The condo was well stocked with everything that we needed for our stay. The location is ideal for trips to Red Hook and the St. John's ferry, and if you decide to beach it for the day at Sapphire, it's a short walk away. We sailed on Nightwind on our last day there and it was a great trip, great crew, and great snorkeling, we would recommend it. We found the new management at the pool side restaurant to be very friendly and the food was good. We even were able to watch a basketball playoff game there on an evening when the power was out...a real bonus for Tom! (Great use of generator power by the way) We also took our first trip to L attitudes and had a good dinner there. They were nice enough to take our picture too. Also, for great pizza, try Island Time, yum! We had a some rain the first week, but when talking with locals there, they were excited as it had been dry and they very much needed the water, so as long as it's warm outside, it's okay! So we would like to again say thanks for sharing your wonderful condo, and some good info about local spots to visit, and we are truly missing the warmth, and the sun. We would go back in a heartbeat.

Owner response:T & D, Thanks for your review and planning your return visit. There will be some new snorkel gear and other new additions since your last visit. Welcome back, Tom

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

Excellent accomodations! We will be back.

Guest: Steve and Debbie (Des Moines, IA)
Date of Stay: 02/03/11 Review Submitted: 04/14/11

We stayed here in February, 2011 and loved the location. The owner was fabulous to work with and communicated with us throughout the entire process, as well as checking with us the day we arrived. The condo was very clean and well maintained. It is a great location near Red Hook, so it was easy to take the ferry to St. John. The 2 excursions we went on were right outside the condo at the marina, so we just walked across the dock to get to them. We recommend the trip to the BVI's, ending with the Soggy Dollar Bar.The food in Red Hook was very good and we especially enjoyed breakfast at Molly Malones. The grocery store in Red Hook had everything we needed and was convenient (it was a little pricey, but worth the convenience for us). You can go down the road and check out the local, larger grocery store too. I would recommend this place to anyone and we plan on returning. Steve and Debbie from Des Moines, IA

Owner response:Hello Steve & Debbie, I see you put the advantages of my location to good use. I'll continue to upgrade the place as time and budget allow so you'll notice some changes at each return visit. Having the marina at your feet makes for an entertaining quiet view and a huge advantage. FYI the studio condominium in the adjoining building owned by a family member is currently being fully outfitted with a new kitchen and bath. I will be offering it for rent on VRBO within weeks. Like my one bedroom the studio location is superior; Marina Front with the added views, air flow and privacy only offered by the units located at the end of the building. If you ever plan on being there with friends you might consider renting both. You'll be close enough to see your friends whenever you are on your private balconies: close enough to wave but far enough that you won't be sharing conversations. It is of course smaller then a 1 bedroom but whenever I am there I only use the inside to sleep and eat in so elbow room doesn't matter. I am anxious to return, I understand the on-site restaurant has continued to improve after changing hands last fall. Glad you found Molly's for breakfast, did you try X.O. for a quiet lunch or make it to my favorite "funky-town" Latitudes for music and frivolity? St. Thomas has been in our family's hearts for more then 60 years and I feel honored to have been given the opportunity to share some of what is so special to me with the two of you. Please think of me again when you need to plan your next escape from the heartland. BTW St. Thomas is not just for winter anymore, the summers are glorious. Most people have no clue that the highest recorded temperature is 99 degrees. Most the continental U.S gets hotter then that. Hope to hear from you soon. TB

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

Highly Recommended!

Guest: Lori (Saratoga Springs, NY)
Date of Stay: 02/10/11 Review Submitted: 02/18/11

The condo was clean, well maintained and had a very comfortable bed. The view was amazing. Location was great, it was an easy walk to Sapphire beach and convenient to the pool. It had everything we needed for a comfortable stay. The owner was very helpful and wonderful to deal with. Thank you Tom, we had a great vacation.

Owner response:Now that you've found us perhaps you can stay longer next time? I'm certain the snow and cold won't miss you. Thanks!

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A GREAT, GREAT stay

Guest: Marty (Red Hook, NY)
Date of Stay: 11/28/10 Review Submitted: 12/09/10

5 nights was definitely not enough. I found myself daydreaming about living there as I'm sure most guests do. It was all the description says and more. Clean, well maintained and very close to the local food mart and restaurants. Tom is a pleasure to work with and goes out of his way to answer any question or concern you may have. I plan on going back at least once a year, hopefully more. Many thanks again, Tom, for contributing greatly to my brief but beautiful stay in paradise.

Owner response:Thanks Marty, I might have a studio available to rent in the spring in the other marina front building. It was a pleasure getting to know you. Tom

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

Paradise in St. Thomas

Guest: Barb (Charleston, SC)
Date of Stay: 11/20/10 Review Submitted: 12/04/10

I want to give it more stars! Perfect spot. Overlooks marina, ocean, several islands. You are totally refreshed once you sit on the patio put your feet up and overlook everything. Location is close to Red Hook and ferries to other islands. The Marina at Sapphire is great since they have trips for snorkeling to St. John and BVI - did both and the convenience of just walking down to the boat was awesome. Condo has everyting you need and very clean. Got there Saturday afternoon and luggage arrived Tuesday night didn't phase me, had everything I needed, bed, bath, drinks and gorgeous view. Tom provided everything you needed and more, where to go, what to do, etc, provided all the information you would need and more. People at Sapphire were very friendly and helpful. Snorkeling right at the beach if you want. Where else can you go and have everything right there? Went to Red Hook every night - took the safari/bus and taxi home - Duffy's Love Shack will miss me...you don't need a car unless you really want to explore the island but I was there to relax and it was accomplished on the 1st day. No need to worry about loosing a key it's a combo lock on the front door. Definately recommending it to friends and I will be back sooner than later - 29 yrs between is way to long. Thank you Tom for providing a relaxing vacation at the condo.

Owner response:Thank you Barb, seems to me that your arriving fully prepared to relax helped a lot - way to go!

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

great vacation

Guest: Serg (MASS)
Date of Stay: 10/13/10 Review Submitted: 10/26/10

6 days in paradise, absolutely satisfied condo was exactly, what we were looking for AC works great just renovated bathroom is gorgeous beautiful romantic sunrises, and sunsets, ocean view from the deck step away from sapphire beach, and docks room was cleaned well wanted to mention specially, owner is a very nice person, polite, responsive, descriptive in communication Tom, if you are reading this, my sincerely best wishes to you and your business, thank you for everything, will definitely recommend this condo to anyone who reading this. --- Thanks. Sergey.

Owner response:Thank you Sergey, it was certainly my pleasure. Sapphire Village at Sapphire Beach is very special to me and my entire family, thanks for sharing. Our goal is to continue improving our condo as time and budget allow so please try and return. TB

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, adventure seekers, families with young children, sightseeing.