Location: Cowpet Bay, East End, USVI - St. Thomas, Caribbean (Next to the Ritz Carlton) View Map
Accommodations: Condo, 3 Bedrooms + No additional sleeping rooms avail, 4 Baths (Sleeps 7)
Keywords: Condominium
See the spectacular views from our top floor 1,700 sq ft three bedroom, four full bath, non-smoking condominium at the Wyndham's Elysian Beach Resort overlooking beautiful Cowpet Bay (also see our two bedroom condo, #146165, at the same resort). The living area has a sectional sofa, a 42-inch LCD TV, a DVD/CD player/stereo with Ipod player and wireless internet service. It has a covered patio with table, chairs, and weber BBQ grill. The dining area has a table that seats six. The kitchen features stainless steel appliances, granite countertop, and an eating bar.
There are two bedrooms on the main floor, both with a king beds and one has a single bed. The third bedroom is in a loft setting with a king bed. Also available is a portable crib. All three bedrooms have vaulted ceilings, individual air conditioning units, ceiling fans, 27-inch or largrer TVs with DVD players, dressers, and closets. Each bedroom has a private bath with two sinks (one in loft) and tub/shower combination. All have private balconies with great views of Cowpet Bay and nearby islands. The loft balcony is oversized (12'x18') and is perfect for socializing, sunbathing and star gazing.
It only takes 3 to 4 minutes to walk to the beautiful palm tree lined beach where there are complimentary beach and lounge chairs. Here you can bask in the sun or lay in the shade of a palm tree. We also have a complimentary beach towel service. The beach has a large protected swimming area and an area where you can snorkel. Next to the beach is a large beautifully landscaped pool with hot tub. There is also a beach bar and two great restaurants. One serves breakfast, lunch and dinner and other serving sandwiches and pizza. On site we have a convenience store, tennis court, exercise room (fee), Health/Beauty/Massage Spa (fee) and water-sport rentals (fee). The water-sport hut can arrange boating excursions for you.
In the nearby town of Red Hook, you can take a ferry to St. John and the British Virgin Islands. The town has lots of restaurants, two grocery stores, a video rental store, gift and specialty shops, and a large marina. All of this is within a mile and a half of our condominuim.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Linens Provided
- Washer
- Dryer
- Off Street Parking : Parking in Condo Parking Lot
- Beds
- King Bed (3)
- Twin/Single Bed
- Crib : Portable Crib
- Entertainment
- Shared Hot Tub
- Cable/Satellite TV (4) : 42-inch LCD and three 27-inch Televisions
- DVD
- Video Library
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Shared Pool
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill : Weber Electric Grill
- Balcony
- Lanai (3)
- View/Location
- Beach View : Condo in 2nd Building from Beach & Pool
- Ocean View
- Communications
- Telephone (3)
- Broadband Internet : DSL Service
- WiFi (Wireless Internet) : Free Wireless DSL Service
- Other Amenities
- Coffee Maker, Hair Dryers, Iron and Ironing Board, Ceiling Fans, All Paper and Soap Products Provided by Owner, 4 DVD Players
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Parasailing
- Jet Skiing
- Swimming
- Windsurfing
- Fishing
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Hiking
- Restaurants
- Fitness Center/Gym
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Dec 15 - Apr 30...$3,500/week; more/less nights at $500/night.
Apr 30 - Aug 31...$2,700/week; more/less nights at $380/night.
Sept 1 - Nov 14...$2,200/week; more/less nights at $300/night.
Nov 15 - Dec 14...$2,700/week; more/less nights at $380/night.
Example: Six June nights is $2,320; Eight June nights is $3,080
Four Night Minimum Stay. Hurricane Refund Guarantee
10% USVI Hotel Tax Added to All Rates.
$300 Deposit & Signed Rental Agreement Required at Booking.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Map & Owner's Profile
Spectacular Views at Elysian Beach Resort
Year Purchased: 2005
Why the Owner Chose Cowpet Bay
We spent our 30th anniversary with our family in St. Thomas and fell in love with the island. After visiting many other islands, we returned a year later looking for real estate. We stayed at the Elysian and realized the location on island, beach, facilities, and condos couldn't be beat. The rest is history.
The Unique Benefits at this Condo
The property is very well maintain. On site there are two great restaurants, a convenience store, a beautiful uncrowded palm tree lined beach, a large swimming pool with hot tub and pool bar, a tennis court, an exercise room (fee), a beauty/health spa (fee), and a sports rental equipment hut.
Owner's Map of Cowpet Bay
Susan and Rick Taylor live in Wilmington DE, where they were born and raised. We also lived in Tulsa OK for 15 years. We have three married daughters and each of them gave us a grandchild in 2008, one in 2010 and two more in July 2011.
Property Photos
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- View of Cowpet Bay from Condo Balconies, Beach at Bottom Right - Cowpet Bay, St. Thomas - Caribbean Condominium
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- View of St John from Loft Deck - Cowpet Bay, St. Thomas - Caribbean Condominium
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- Swimming Pool at the Elysian - Cowpet Bay, St. Thomas - Caribbean Condominium
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- Beach at the Elysian
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- Living Area
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- Kitchen & Eating Bar
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- Main Floor King Bedroom
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- Main Floor King Bedroom
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- Other Main Floor King Bedroom
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- Other Main Floor King Bedroom
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- One of Two Identical Main Floor Bedroom Baths
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- Loft King Bedroom
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- Loft Deck With Spectacular Views
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- Entrance View of Condo
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- Highest Condo in Resort
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- Typical Floor Plan For Condo
Traveler Reviews (45)
Perfect
Guest: KimW
(Valparaiso)
Date of Stay: 01/02/12
Review Submitted: 01/09/12
We just returned from St Thomas yesterday. We stayed at this particular property, and it exceeded our expectations. The condo, itself was fantastic. It was spacious and decorated very nicely. The beds were comfortable as well. The resort still has only 1 restaurant open, as the other is expected to open shortly. We rented a car (highly recommend) and ventured to Red Hook, where there are plenty of places to eat. Again, this was a perfect vacation. We would definitely return! Kudos to the owners!
Recommended for:Adventure seekers, families with young children, families with teenagers, girls getaway.
Great vacation!
Guest: Virginia Family
(Virginia Beach, VA)
Date of Stay: 10/21/11
Review Submitted: 11/07/11
We stayed at Rick and Susan's condo for 4 days in October and were very happy. They are great to deal with, easy to get in touch with, and quick to send the deposit money back to us. There was plenty of space for us and great views of Cowpet Bay, especially from the loft deck which is huge. The beach and pool were never crowded and it is a short walk to the Ritz where you can also enjoy their pools and beaches and dining. We rented a car, but didn't use it that much as we were on snorkeling/boating trips and just stayed close by. We mostly used it to go to the grocery store and to/from the airport. Driving isn't that bad, but at night can be a little tricky as the roads aren't labeled very well. The condo has everything you need with nice furnishings and updated kitchen. All in all, it was a great trip and we would definitely rent from the Taylors again.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, adventure seekers, families with young children, families with teenagers, girls getaway.
Amazing week with family from Arlington VA
Guest: Arlington VA family
(Arlington VA)
Date of Stay: 01/09/11
Review Submitted: 01/16/11
My family and I were very happy with our stay. The propery was clean and comfortable and had everything you needed. The owners were accomdating and made sure we had everything we needed. Amenities such as in unit washer/dryer were helpful. We were able to cook breakfast every morning and then head out to all the great East End Beaches that were close by. It's also very close to Red Hook harbor for the ferry to St. John and plenty of restaurants (Try blue moon cafe, 2 mins away). The pool was large and never crowded. Ainsleys the onsite restaurant had good casual food (burgers, pizza, subs..don't get the wings thought). Fitness buffs there is small gym onsite that charges $40 a week. Finally, the best thing we did was stay on the east end of st. thomas...away from the cruise ship crowd, traffic, and charlotte amalie. Make sure you hit Megans bay in the afternoon when crowds die down and park way down the beach. On the way home stop at Udder delight for a great milkshake.
Recommended for:Adventure seekers, families with young children, families with teenagers, sightseeing, age 55+, girls getaway.
Great vacation!
Guest: Family from MA
(Marshfield, MA)
Date of Stay: 12/30/10
Review Submitted: 01/11/11
We have just returned from our vacation in St. Thomas over New Years and can't say enough about how fantastic this condo was! The views are amazing, the kitchen is equipped with everything you need, the beds are so comfortable - just everything is perfect. Our 5 20-somethings especially enjoyed the huge flat screen in the living room....We so enjoyed our stay - wish we could have stayed for a month! The Elysian Beach resort is a beautiful place to stay - the beach is small but beautiful, private and quiet. The grounds were extremely well kept. Both restaurants were great and the staff was very friendly. We had previously stayed at Secret Harbour and thought the Elysian couldn't top that but it surely did. This is definitely our new favorite place to stay on St. Thomas. One small note: don't depend on the wireless internet - we found it only worked for 1 day of our 7 day stay but my guess is that it is an island-wide problem. Hey, you're on vacation anyway, right? Who needs the internet! Thanks Rick & Susan for sharing your piece of heaven with us!
Recommended for:Families with young children, families with teenagers, age 55+, girls getaway.
Fantastic Condo and Just as Advertised
Guest: Ready to Go Back!
(Columbus, Ohio)
Date of Stay: 12/16/10
Review Submitted: 01/08/11
Rick and Susan Taylor are tremendous condo owners and go out of their way to service your needs, answer your questions, and provide excellent facilities at their beautiful condo. I would recommend, and already have, this condo to anyone. My 7 year old son said this was better than our Disney trips, which is saying something from a 7 year old! The view from this condo is amazing even at night watching stars and the nearby lights of St. John will take your breath away. The view is so good because you are actually not right on the beach but rather up a little higher and it is no big deal to get down to the beach, you can even request a golf cart ride up and down if walking is hard (it's about 3 flights of steps and a little walk maybe 2 minutes total). The resort itself is very well kept with two great restaurants and a fun beach area with plenty of sun, shade, and chairs. The pool is a lot of fun and well maintained. The wandering iguanas seem to always provide a lot of laughs and they leave you alone. The location near Red Hook is perfect. Red Hook has outstanding restaurants (check out the East End Cafe - the Chef is from South Carolina and can really cook!) and fun little shops while being the ferry port for St. John, which is a must do. We even took the car ferry over with no problems. One might read a lot about bad roads in St. John's but don’t let it bother you - they are well paved (the main ones) and the only things to be wary of is that there are some grades which are quite steep but no problem for our Ford Fusion - no need for 4 wheel drive. There is a fun restaurant of St. John called Jakes Restaurant with pancakes, breakfast burritos to die for, and a nice view. I can't say enough about the Taylors and this condo except that we will be back!
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, adventure seekers, families with young children, families with teenagers, sightseeing, age 55+, girls getaway.
This condo exceeded all of our expectations!!!
Guest: Sue
(Bow, New Hampshire)
Date of Stay: 11/10/10
Review Submitted: 11/20/10
We recently visited St.Thomas. We are a newly joined family with 4 boys between the two of us, ages 17, 13, 10, and 8. The floor plan and sleeping arrangements could not have worked out better for us. The condo was beautifully located within the complex with stunning views from each of the 4 balconies. The amenities made us feel right at home. Despite the extra humid conditions we experienced the first couple of days, the air conditioners in each room kept us cool and comfortable. The beds were super comfortable, the unit was extremely clean and the furnishings all new and modern. The location was dynamite as well. Just a 5 minute drive to the Red Hook Ferry Dock and 15 minutes later we were on St. John. We especially enjoyed Saphire Beach and Coki Point Beach for snorkeling. We went scuba diving and would highly recommend St. Thomas Dive Club (Andre is owner). Rick and Susan were so helpful with recommendations for dining, activities, etc. They were staying in their other condo while we were there and we never felt like we had the owners looking over our shoulder. They respected our privacy. We will not hesitate to go back to the USVI and when we do, we will be renting from Rick and Susan!
Recommended for:Tourists without a car, romantic getaway, adventure seekers, families with young children, families with teenagers, sightseeing, girls getaway.
Vacation Delight
Guest: Rhonda and Robert
(Chatham, NJ)
Date of Stay: 08/15/10
Review Submitted: 09/12/10
Dear Rick and Susan, Once again our family would like to thank you for sharing your beautiful condo with us. Traveling with four young adults it provided everything that we could have possibly wanted and needed. The spaciousness of the condo, the amenities, the location, and the spectacular views from every room in the condo are second to none. The Taylors attention to detail and the manner in which they operate their property deserves recognition! We would definitely recommend a trip to St. John, a venture into town, ice cream at Utter Delight, drinks (especially a Lime in the Coconut) and dinner at the Ritzs, Fish Tales, and Duffy's - especially for young adults! We also enjoyed cooking and eating breakfast each morning while enjoying the views from the balcony. We shopped at both of the nearby groceries but agree that the grocery store in Red Hook is the place to purchase meats and seafood. We can truthfully say that not a day goes by that we don't talk about our trip. It was like being at home and in paradise at the same time! We are all looking forward to a a return trip in the near future. Thanks again, Rick and Susan!
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, adventure seekers, families with young children, families with teenagers, age 55+, girls getaway.
Excellent, Beautiful Condo
Guest: Cheryle S.
(Canton, OH)
Date of Stay: 07/27/10
Review Submitted: 08/04/10
This condo was amazing. The location and view were unbelievable. A short walk took you to a magnificent beach, better than the neighboring Ritz Carlton's beach! The condo was super spacious and beautifully decorated. The owner was extremely helpful and so easy to work with. We will be staying here again!! I highly recommend this condo.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, adventure seekers, families with young children, families with teenagers, sightseeing, girls getaway.
Vacation July 17 true 27 ,2010
Guest: Ginette
(Maine)
Date of Stay: 07/17/10
Review Submitted: 07/29/10
From Maine Ginette . We love the condo Elysian Beach of Susan and Rick .If I have to rent again in St thomas I will rent for them the View of that condo is amazing ,you have 87 stairs to go down to beach take your time is work it .You have everything you need ,The location is good you are close red hook the ferry to go St-john and Tortala ,you have few grocery around you or you can go in town ,we found some fishermam on side the road early on the morning sellind fresh fish and make fillet for you .just after fruit stand in red hook the truck is park there .Good restaurent Robert and Ainly's ?Cafe Amici ,ect all the restaurent we did eat was very good not cheap was very good .You do need to have a rental WE did rent a van and we visite all they island ,and Beach's .The driving was a experience take your time we have one driver and 5 copilot lololol. Thank Rick & Susan you do have beautiful place all my famely enjoy they vacation .
Recommended for:Age 55+.
May 28-June 4, 2010: Fantastic Condo!
Guest: Susan, Ken and Family
(Wauwatosa, WI)
Date of Stay: 05/28/10
Review Submitted: 07/02/10
We had a wonderful time staying on St. Thomas and this beautiful condo added to our enjoyment. The Taylor's have done everything to make their guests comfortable. We traveled with our teen daughter and pre-teen son and the accomodations for the children were perfect. They couldn't wait to show their friends pictures of the "swirly" staircase! The large master suite on the main level made me and my husband feel as if we were alone on a romantic trip! Renting condos is the only way we travel as a family and this condo is at the top of our list. The convenience of the kitchen allowed us to prepare breakfast each morning and even a lovely dinner on two of the nights. We did all of our grocery shopping at the Marina Market in Red Hook. They have a good selection of fruits, vegetables, meats and seafood. We also explored the islands' many restaurants. Our favorites were Latitude 18, Iggies and Lotus. The restaurants at the Elysian were delicious and convenient. On the day we arrived we didn't get in until very late. After the winding drive from the airport in the dark we were thankful to have Robert's available to grab something to eat. Even though it was essentially closing time for the restaurant, they sat us down at a table and told us to order whatever we felt like eating, even if we only wanted a burger or something simple. Ainsley's was the perfect restaurant for a delicious pizza after a long day on St. John. We were all pretty tired and didn't feel like driving out to a restaurant. Instead we took a quick walk down to the beach and ordered. After relaxing at the Elysian pool and beach on our first day we spent the rest of our week exploring the beaches on the island and decided that Sapphire and Lindquist were our favorites. The Taylors provide some snorkeling equipment at the condo and we were happy to use it. Make sure that you take a trip to St. John. We took the ferry over for one day and spent most of our time at Trunk Bay. Gorgeous!!!! Finally, we capped off our vacation with the New Horizons BVI trip. We highly recommend it. The crew on the boat was great and we really enjoyed seeing The Baths, snorkeling Diamond Reef, and lounging on Jost Van Dyke. Great islands + Great condo = Memorable Trip!
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, adventure seekers, families with teenagers, sightseeing, girls getaway.
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