Location: Sapphire Beach, East End, USVI - St. Thomas, Caribbean (20 Minutes from Cyril King Airport and Charlotte Amalie) View Map
Accommodations: Condominium, 1 Bedroom + Convertible bed(s), 2 Baths (Sleeps 4)
Start with what Frommer’s Guide says are Sapphire Beach’s “Jawdropping Views”.
And you won't get closer to the water than this listing unless you rent a boat.
Add the taste of two New York designers whose clients, past and present,include Ralph Lauren and Giorgio Armani. Vintage bamboo furniture with white upholstery,blue and white Chinese porcelains,white tile floors and a framed collection of 1940's black and white sailing photos. With the key component of total privacy from passersby or neighbors,and the luxury of enough space to allow you to catch some quiet moments completely to yourself.
A two level duplex with connecting mahogany staircase, each level with it's own terrace, floor to ceiling 14 foot wide walls of glass with unmatchable views and pure white curtains pulled to the sides. From inside the apartment, you will not see anything but turquoise and sapphire blue water - as if you are sailing on an ocean liner with your own balconies. The photos tell the story.
Downstairs, a comfortable living room with an optional sleeping couch and armchair, an indoor dining table for four, a desk and bureaus. Sliding mahogany doors can separate your kitchen area. A downstairs bathroom comes complete with two-sink vanity and shower. Large baskets filled with luxurious Polo beach towels, daily fresh towel service. Large new flatscreen cable tv with dvd and video and all channels. A Bose dock for your ipod.
Outside on the 11 X 14 foot terrace, three chaises lounges with total privacy. No one looking down from balconies above you or up from the beach below, allows morning to midday sunbathing with total privacy. The downstairs terrace has a tropical mosquito net to allow sleeping outdoors in the moonlight if you wish to really live out your island fantasy. An outdoor breakfast/lunch table for two. Oiled louvered tropical wood side walls add the luxury of Caribbean style. Constant cooling tradewind breezes.
Upstairs, the Master Suite at the top of the mahogany stairs is crowned with a 18 foot high cathedral ceiling. Hurricane lamps, white ceiling fan, vintage bamboo furniture, tropical wood doors, blue and white Chinese porcelains and upholstery, a black and white vintage sailing image gallery, and a huge king size bed to get lost in. Second flatscreen tv, dvd, video. Another wall of floor to ceiling glass with extraordinary views of the British Virgin Islands, St. John and the Cays, not to mention the turquoise and sapphire water of your imagination and the covers of travel magazines.
Each evening, open a great bottle of wine, tax free in the USVI, go out on the upstairs terrace to watch the sunset coloring the clouds and the moonrise over British Tortola. After dark, light the candles inside and on the terraces, turn off the lights, and sit listening to the waves below. Watch the lights glittering on the islands, the ferries going to and from Cruz Bay, the glow of the restaurants at Caneel Bay, a million stars above you. Bliss.
Everything that you could wish to do will be waiting for you each morning. Swimming on your half mile sugar white beach in turquoise water. Snorkeling on the reefs directly under your terraces. Floating in your inner tubes. Sunning on your terrace chaises or by the magnificently sited fresh water pool. Reading in the shade of the palm trees. Wandering the docks of the marina looking at yachts and talking to the fishermen back with their day’s catch. The E building is at the quiet end of the resort, with it's own beach, and perfectly oriented views. No noise from the pool, or crowds of tourists. Ever. A true escape.
Scuba diving, water sailing, snorkeling equipment, para-sailing, even duck feeding are all available at the Watersports Pavilion down the beach. At Sapphire’s Marina, literally downstairs from the E Building, are everything from Jet Skis by the hour, Catamaran Cruises to Jost Van Dyke and legendary White Bay with The Soggy Dollar Bar, Sportfishing for marlin and whatever else you desire to fish, Powerboat day rentals, and even Day Sails on Yachts if your wallet allows. If you are qualified, boat rentals for sailors are available in Redhook.
Day trips to St John to Trunk Bay, Cinnamon Bay, Hawks Nest Beach are minutes away at the Redhook Ferry. You have no need to rent a car the week you stay with us. Day rentals of jeeps are available for $60.00, delivered to you downstairs in the morning. You can visit all of St Thomas’s favorite sites. The beautiful Danish colonial town of Charlotte Amalie, with its shady Royal Palm Passage offers you hours of wonderful shopping with world famous bargains in jewelry, watches and liquor. There are fantastic restaurants within 5 to 10 minutes in Redhook, our one-mile-away village with shops, markets, bars, restaurants, and ferries, or on the list we provide you of our own personal picks.
Our “Man in St Thomas”, Sam Charles, who takes such good care of us and of our home, will take good care of you as well. Every guest we have had has mentioned Sam as one of the great reliefs of their holiday. Sam will meet you at the airport, help you with your luggage, take you to the market and wait while you shop for whatever supplies you want to have at hand in your kitchen, then take you to your villa. He will show you whatever you need or want to know to settle in. If you need a jeep,want a catamaran cruise,or a guide to where to shop for jewelry,Sam is your go-to guy. Check out our map information for what to see and do around us at Sapphire.
Your Caribbean Hideaway is for a couple who want a feeling of casual luxury at the beach with the traditional feel of the elegant easy going Old Caribbean. If you want quiet, privacy and space, with some style thrown in, if you don't want to cook, eat, and sleep, in the same room, then this beautiful two floor duplex is just the place to chill and to restore your spirit.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Linens Provided
- Off Street Parking
- Beds
- King Bed
- Convertible Bed
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV
- DVD
- VCR
- Video Library
- CD Player
- Shared Pool
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Microwave
- Outdoor Features
- Balcony
- Lanai
- View/Location
- Beachfront
- Oceanfront
- Communications
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Not Suitable for Children
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Tennis
- Zoo/Wildlife Park
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Parasailing
- Jet Skiing
- Shelling
- Swimming
- Snorkeling/Diving
- Windsurfing
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
High Season: Dec 25-Apr 15 360/day..... $2550/week
Low Season: Apr 15-Aug 15, Nov 15-Dec 25 200/day $1400/week
Off Season: Aug 15-Nov 15 $180/day.... $1250/week
Christmas, New Year' ... $3500/week
5 Day min. high season. 7 day min. in off and low season.
Each additional guest over two is an add'l $25 per night.
Includes airport pickup and drop-off, fresh towels daily, entry and exit clean.
No children under 12. Max of 4 guests. We prefer couples.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Map & Owner's Profile
Year Purchased: 2006
Why the Owner Chose Sapphire Beach
We were stunned when we saw Sapphire Beach for the first time. Beverly and my daughter discovered that the "hotel" was in fact condominiums. The search was on. We located the 4 ideal units we wanted to buy, and then waited until E-304 became available. Why did we do it? I was so tired of staying in the "not best" rooms in hotels and resorts. I wanted to feel like I finally was staying in the Perfect Rooms with the Perfect View in the Most Beautiful Place. That is how our duplex feels to us and why we are always thrilled to return. No more envy and wishing. Just pure joy.
The Unique Benefits at this Condominium
The two terraces hang literally 30 feet from the waters edge, so that you feel as if you are floating on a ship in the turquoise and sapphire sea. The duplex works wonderfully with two bathrooms, no sharing or waiting to shower. With two floors, there is privacy for you whenever you want it. You can find a place to read while your partner watches tv or sleeps in...perfect to really rest and recharge. The upstairs wood ceiling is 17'-6"" high and that feels like the real Old Caribbean to us. Space,height,and privacy are the true luxuries of your Caribbean Hideaway.
Located on our own quiet nearly private beach between the pool and marina. Ours is the only building sited to face directly toward the British Virgins and St. John. We are in the center of the buildi
Google Agave Terrace and read the reviews. A 5 minute $5.00 cab ride from Sapphire. For dessert, don't miss the snowball, homemade French Vanilla ice cream rolled in coconut in a bowl of hot fudge. He
On the beach open all day, the best hot dogs you will ever eat, grilled grouper sandwiches and caesar salads, ice cold beers and mixed drinks. Your secret sin when you don't lunch on our terrace. Do
A short 200 yard walk up the hill from us in Sapphire Village. An easy poolside restaurant convenient when you don't want to leave the property for dinner. Food is good, not really a rave.
A half mile walk from Sapphire to the passenger ferry. Hop over to Cruz Bay for dinner, or to catch a cab to Trunk Bay and Cinnamon Bay - the two most magnificent beaches on St John. Or just ride th
Maggie Malone's Irish Pub, Dusty's Love Shack, XO Wine Bar, Caribbean Salon, Lotus Sushi Bar, East End Cafe Italian Cuisine, all of this and more shops and ice cream places. 5 minutes by cab, 20 minut
Where all the yachties shop for provisions for their boats. Great deli case, desserts, tropical produce, the best meat on the island, and a sweet little wine room with tax free amazing wine selection.
If you love a Local Hangout, this is the place to discover. Outdoors, with live music that is REALLY amazing, moderate prices, and great beer and drinks, it is ideal to chill out for a couple of hour
If you miss the la di dah stuff, get dressed and go spend a few hours with the cellphone and Lexus crowd. You'll enjoy drinks at the bar, and loving the fact that the beach is not a third as good as S
Elegant expensive restaurant in the Elysian Complex on the right just before the Ritz. Really good food if you want to do a fancy night out. This is best with a dress, not at all for shorts and t sh
Make reservations a couple of days in advance. The sea bass is unbelievable, the ambiance straight out of the movies. The most stylish place on the island with prices to match. Take a cab, so you ca
My wife and daughters fav restaurant in town. In Palm Passage, in the midst of the best shopping, it is a beautiful Spanish cuisine cafe you don't want to miss. The paella is amazing, as well as the
Our favorite restaurant for a major VIEW and a good steak or Caribbean lobster. Be sure to come at 6:00 to see the sunset and the cruise ships pulling out of harbor. Really like the Italian Riviera.
Voted one of the Caribbean's 10 most Beautiful Beaches too many years in a row to keep count. 1 1/2 mile of perfect white sand. Public beach with showers and food stand cafeteria. I think Cinnamon Ba
The notorious "Devil's Triangle" has been played by Presidents Clinton and Obama, but Republicans play too I hear. Google it Mahogany Run Golf Course USVI and be amazed at the views and scenery. The c
An amazing structure built over a living coral reef. You will learn all about the tropical reefs and fish that live on them. Not to be missed. Local line Coki beach with things to buy. The handmad
A local favorite. Open air restaurant with an incredible view of Charlotte Amalie. Take a cab there when you are in town for a break from shopping. The food is amazing. Only islanders seem to go, so
Owner's Map of Sapphire Beach
My wife and I are both designers living in New York City. My family has had a home in St Thomas for over 50 years up on Crown Mountain in Caret Bay. Beverly and I fell in love with Sapphire during a visit to Saint Thomas, and took two years to locate and buy what we thought was the perfect condo. We have been renovating and improving it ever since. We previously have rented only to friends, but have decided to try VRBO this year.
Property Photos
- Upper terrace chaise and view - Sapphire Beach, Caribbean Vacation Condo Near Snorkeling and Fishing
- Upstairs Bedroom Sitting Area - Sapphire Beach, Caribbean Vacation Condo Near Snorkeling and Fishing
- Downstairs living room from terrace - Sapphire Beach, Caribbean Vacation Condo Near Snorkeling and Fishing
- The upstairs California King size bed
- Downstairs terrace with 3 chaises and dining table
- Downstairs Lanai terrace chaises, you will LIVE here!
- writing desk upstairs seating area
- 18 foot high Traditional Caribbean Wood ceiling and white fan. Bedroom.
- Sunrise from the Downstairs Terrace
- Mahogany stairway and entry to master bath
- Downstairs bathroom with double sink vanity and shower
- Upstairs bath with window "curtains" of palm trees and marina view
- Upstairs Bath "Palm Tree Curtains" and Marina view to left.
- magnificently sited pool to cool off in. With barstools and daiquiries
- View from our terrace to beach below
- End of day Sunset and Moonrise from Downstairs terrace
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