The Destination Wedding of Our Dreams!!

Guest: Sarah B (Minnesota)
Date of Stay: 01/21/12 Review Submitted: 01/30/12

Sand Dollar Estate was the perfect location for our destination wedding, hosting 15 family members in paradise! We had the wedding on the private beach (breathe-taking) and the reception on the pool deck. Words cannot express how wonderful our stay was at Sand Dollar. Lots to keep you busy with snorkeling, kayaking, swimming, and fishing right off the private beach. Bob (the house manager) is unbelievably helpful, our stay wouldn't have been the same without him. The house is about 25 minutes from the major "destinations" of St. Thomas (very remote), so renting a car is advised. Thank you to the owners and to Bob for helping us make our dream wedding a reality. So many wonderful memories we will take with us!

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.

Family get-together in Paradise

Guest: Renee R. (Texas)
Date of Stay: 08/07/11 Review Submitted: 01/21/12

What an incredible time we had at Sand Dollar. The accommodations were wonderful. There was plenty of space to spread out and enjoy time together or alone. The private beach area was perfect, the water so clear and everyone had a great time snorkeling, kayaking, floating, jet-sking (so much fun), and just relaxing. The owner was very helpful in answering questions beforehand regarding our stay. Everyone, from age 78 - one, had a wonderful time. Iggies was a lot of fun and the milk shakes from the little Dairy down the street were some of the best we've ever had. Would love to return again soon. We definitely recommend Sand Dollar for a private family get-together.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.

Amazing Family Vacation

Guest: Patricia L.
Date of Stay: 08/14/11 Review Submitted: 10/13/11

After months of research and several conversations with previous guests, we decided to rent Sand Dollar last summer. The process of finding a large property who can satisfy the needs from babies to seniors is tedious, but the result was well worth. Amongst all the destinations in the Caribbean, St. Thomas was a great choice for our family who resides all over the country and Europe. The layout of the property is gorgeous, perfect for large group. Everything is well planned, the staff was friendly and helpful. The private beach is the best we have ever set foot on. It is always calm and the sand is so fine. All sorts of wild life were right in front of the door step - tarpon, dolphin, sea turtle...... The owner was very helpful. She gave us a lot of advice from planning the trip to which activities to choose during our stay. We saved a great deal of money and time, and were able to indulge ourselves with a full time cook, jetski for the teenagers, a private charter for the entire family....... The weather was lovely, much cooler than the summer in the mainland U.S. I highly recommended Sand Dollar to anyone who is seeking a property with the luxury of a hotel and the comfort of a private home.

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Family Vacation & Wedding in Paradise...

Guest: Ann D.
Date of Stay: 05/15/11 Review Submitted: 08/24/11

To sum up our trip to the Sand Dollar Estate in one word I would have to call the trip…Magical. We had a few criteria when looking for the best location to have our wedding – it needed to be in a tropical location, we wanted to hold the ceremony on the beach and we wanted to keep the intimacy and privacy that you would find when holding it in your own home…we found this all and more at the Sand Dollar Estate. First of all, the pictures don’t do the property justice, it is even more spectacular in person…being there just takes your breath away. My now husband and I had both our immediate families stay at the property – 14 of us in total – and the home is so large everyone was able to spread out comfortably and find their own place of peace and tranquility if that’s what they were going for, or if we wanted to get together in a larger group, this home is set up for fun! If we weren’t snorkeling in the water (which is so warm and crystal clear! Don’t forget to bring your snorkel) or swimming in the pool, our families were all together on the deck playing bean bag toss, telling stories and taking in the views…we left saying this was the most memorable family vacation we have ever had – and that’s completely aside from the fact that we also got married! Having the Sand Dollar Estate and Magen’s Bay as the back drop for our wedding was a dream come true – I had set up everything in St. Thomas (the caterers, hair dresser, photographer, florists, steel pan drummer, dj) sight unseen, no taste testing or trial runs of anything which not knowing could have been stressful for any bride but everything was absolutely fantastic – all the vendors in the area are top notch and my guests (we more than comfortably fit 45 people) left raving about the food and our wedding cake (this cake was the best cake I have ever had!). So if you are thinking about holding your wedding at the Sand Dollar and are uneasy about not being able to test things out before hand, please no worries – you will be in great hands with the vendors at the Sand Dollar Estate! Now both our families, who became so close over the week, are already planning another trip back very soon! Next time I go though, I don’t think I’ll rent a car because we barely left the estate there was so much to do…when you are already in the most beautiful location in St. Thomas, why would you go anywhere else! P.S. A HUGE thank you to Bob (the Sand Dollar manager). Bob is the man!!

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, families with young children, families with teenagers.

Perfect Escape from a Chicago Winter!

Guest: Grace (Chicago, IL)
Date of Stay: 01/12/11 Review Submitted: 02/14/11

We picked this house for our family reunion last month (January 2011) and we couldn't have made a better choice!! Not only was there plenty of room for all of us to relax, but there was also so much to do without even having to leave the property. The views were incredible, and the house was kept in amazing condition. Spending time at the Sand Dollar was the perfect way to get away from a chilly Chicago winter and the perfect place for my family to enjoy a vacation together.

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Perfect Family Reunion

Guest: Pinchas (West Palm Beach, FL)
Date of Stay: 11/20/10 Review Submitted: 01/18/11

What a joy it must be to know how Sand Dollar affects the lives of those who are fortunate enough to visit. From the moment we arrived, we knew it was the house we wanted to share with our family. The reunion was so special on many levels. All of our children, grandchildren and great grandchildren were able to join us. This is a piece of heaven on earth. The beach was spectacular as were the house, gardens and wildlife. There were always something to entertain everyone. There are no words to describe our laughter, love and appreciation. The owner and staff were very helpful, especially Bob, the Property Manager. He helped us cook the fish we caught from the beach every night. We cannot ask for a better company. We will be back next year!

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

Great Way to Celebrate Any Birthday

Guest: Pinchas (West Palm Beach, FL)
Date of Stay: 07/12/08 Review Submitted: 02/01/09

We recently rented Sand Dollar to celebrate my husband's 50th birthday with five of his closes friends and their spouses, some of them also turned 50 last year. The house is magnificent and the beach is to die for. The propery is so large that we had a lot of privacy for each of us. I was concerned that it might be too close quarters for 12 of us to spend a week together. It turned out to be the best vacation we ever had. Prior to our trip, the staff helped us to pre-stock grocery and arranged some activites. We had a cook prepared meals almost everyday, and ate out a couple nights. All the staff at the villa were wonderful. They were extremely helpful and polite. From the minute we landed at St. Thomas, they were there for us. We chartered 2 boats for fishing one day. My husband caught a white marlin on his birthday. He could not ask for a better present! We also went to St. John and spent a day snorkeling at Trunk Bay and dining at Caneel Bay. The food was OK but the trip was thoroughly enjoyable. There are so many places to go but so little time! We will definitely take our family back next year.

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

The best wedding.

Guest: HannaB (New York, USA)
Date of Stay: 05/10/08 Review Submitted: 01/13/09

My best girlfriend got married at Sand Dollar last May. The villa was huge and 22 people stayed there in much nicer setting than any hotel. I was one of the lucky guests staying at the villa for the wedding and reception and it turned out to be the most fabulous setting ever. My girlfriend and her new husband, stayed in the villa's honeymoon cottage which was a separate adorable building with its own private sandy beach. I've seen so many weddings at resorts, where it just seemed so public and unromantic because of other vacationers inthe bathing suits or shorts etc. strolling by during the ceremany and wedding party photos. My friend's wedding took place on the villa's private beach and there were no "uninvited" guests or spectators. The staff were great. They helped arranged everything, from meeting us at the airport, to arrange massage and helped at the reception. I hope I will marry at Sand Dollar! Will recommend to all my friends who are looking for destination wedding.

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

Most Relaxing Destination

Guest: World Traveler, Beach Lover (Summit, New Jersey)
Date of Stay: 03/15/08 Review Submitted: 01/08/09

I have been to the Sand Dollar twice for vacation...it is absolutely the most relaxing destination on the planet! The private beaches make all the difference...you are truly in your own world....The views are spectacular and access to the beaches is practical for vacationers with or without children...the snorkling right off your own beach was as good as anywhere else on the island... The property is always in perfect condition, yet the staff is discreet so that you really feel like you are in your own home in paradise. There are some great local favorites within walking distance including an ice cream stand that makes shakes with a kick of local rum... The layout of the property is definitley the most convenitent I have come across...it was easy to "get private" and yet no one , even in a large crowd could ever feel left out of the scene... I would recommend the Sand Dollar for both small intimate vacations and large group gatherings ...but on a selfish note, anyone who visits will understand why I hope it stays somewhat of a secret!

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

Guest: N/A (-)
Date of Stay: 02/27/05 Review Submitted: 02/27/05

Thank you again for a much needed and welcome retreat into your beautiful home in this wonderful place ********Bill Clinton, Hillary Rodham Clinton - Washington DC. It was great, and needed. Thanks! ******* President Bill Clinton - Washington DC. Thank you so much for a great Thanksgiving vacation! Your house is beautiful ******* Tipper Gore, Washington DC This is a spectacular place. Thanks for your hospitality and for a great four days ******** Al Gore - Washington DC This is a heavenly place to relax and enjoy. We loved it! **** The Lubsen family - Center Valley, PA Loved gathering Sand Dollars on the beach. We'll be back! ****** The Dusses - Ypsilanti,MI Had a great time with our baby! He loved the pool and bay. We'll be back again maybe with another little one ***** The Govans - St Peterburg, FL What a wonderful 50th birthday present this was. As before everything was great. We'll be back for sure ******* The Rimmer family - Ft Worth, TX It doesn't get much better. Thanks so much. We and Children had a great time ******* The Rose family - Manilus, NY Back again & enjoyed it just as much as last time ***** The Liems - Hampstead, MD We don't want to leave!! Sand Dollar beach THE most beautiful on the island! We'll be back with our whole town of friends ****** The Spenglers - Orefield, PA

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