Hammock in Heaven (Most Positive Guest Comments) Sapphire Beach Vacation Rental by Owner Listing 96451

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Location: Sapphire Beach, East End, USVI - St. Thomas, Caribbean (Bright , corner-unit condo at Sapphire Beach Resort & Marina)

Accommodations:  Condominium, Studio + Convertible bed(s), 1 Bath (Sleeps 2-4)

The overwhelming physical beauty of Sapphire Beach: 20 feet from the water's edge; the music of the surf to relax you; the constant tradewinds to cool you; white sands at your doorstep; a palm tree to call your own. An island vista uninterrupted from Atlantic to Caribbean--the ultimate in relaxation.

Situated at the windward (Eastern) end of St. Thomas, Sapphire Beach Resort and Marina is just five minutes away from the nautical village of Red Hook, with the St. John and BVI ferry docks, the fabulous Marina Market with its gourmet wines, meats and deli, the succulent lobster of Off-the-Hook Restaurant, all kinds of interesting little shops and the constant party at Duffy's Love Shack.

FREE TRANSIT TO SAPPHIRE BEACH BY YOUR PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE:
Your personal representative will meet you at Cyril E. King Airport. He will greet you and present you with your Welcome Package containing gifts, information and the keys to your condominium. He will give you a colorful and informative introduction to the island, will drive you to Sapphire Beach if you have not rented a car, will brief you on Sapphire and your unit, and will answer all of your questions. Most important, you will be made to feel comfortable, welcome and at home.

YOUR HOME AWAY FROM HOME:
Featuring a huge wrap-around terrace and an uninterrupted view from Atlantic to Caribbean over St. John and the British Virgin Islands, your condominium is a premier unit at Sapphire Beach Resort and Marina, a gated community with 24-7 security. (Many guests who have visited and seen what Sapphire Beach has to offer have said this unit occupies Sapphire's best location.)

The condominium is an extra-large (752-foot) fully air-conditioned studio that can be divided to create two sleeping areas by a sliding, louvered wood partition. The "master" sleeping area presents a king-sized bed with a brand new Pillow-Top mattress providing exquisite sleeping comfort and, at the foot of the bed, a flat-screen HD, LCD cable TV. The living/dining area, with its brand new tropical furniture (including sofa bed), provides a second full-channel cable TV. Both areas have air conditioning and ceiling fans.

The kitchen is sleek and modern, with a full-sized fridge, stove and microwave. And the bath, with its Moen fixtures and double sinks, will delight you. The outside deck contains a dining area, a lounge area and, of course, the Heavenly Hammock pictured above.

THE SAPPHIRE BEACH MARINA (75 feet down the beach):
A wonderland of island water activities. Daysail to St. John, Caneel Bay and Trunk Bay. Cruise a catamaran to Jost Van Dyke in the BVI, home of Foxy's and the Soggy Dollar Bar. Speedboat to Virgin Gorda and The Baths. Dive PADI. Jetski. Fish the North and South Drops with the very best. Or just hang out and watch the resident school of 50-pound tarpon play in the Marina. (**The Owner has negotiated serious discounts on most of these excursions and adventures for your benefit.**)

FREE LOUNGE CHAIRS AND SNORKEL EQUIPMENT ON SAPPHIRE BEACH:
A one-mile, "drop-dead" beach with every water toy imaginable. A two-tier freshwater pool. A well-stocked sundry and gift shop. A bars and grille serving both the pool and at the main beach. Concierge and car rental services in the lobby. Complimentary lounge chairs and snorkeling equipment at the Dive Shop. Snorkel with turtles, rays and a kaleidoscope of fishes right off the beach.

ABOUT THE OWNER:
The owner of your vacation condo, Peter Rosenbaum, is dedicated to making your vacation perfect. He visits St Thomas often to maintain this condo in perfect condition. Your satisfaction with his "Hammock in Heaven" is his greatest pleasure. He knows St. Thomas well and can answer all of your questions. This commitment to your satisfaction comes through clearly in the comments of his prior guests. From your very first phone call or email, which will be promptly returned, you will know that you are in the hands of a competent and knowledgeable owner whose primary concern is you.

A "GUIDE TO RELAXATION" -- YOUR SPECIAL GIFT FROM THE OWNER
For anyone thinking of a Sapphire Beach vacation, the owner, a well-known author, has written and maintains a booklet called "Guide to Relaxation." This is a continuously evolving set of notes on everything you need to know to have a great time at Sapphire. It is based upon the Owner's experiences and those of his guests. If you are considering the rental of one of his units at Sapphire Beach, it is offered to you enthusiastically with his compliments. It will be forwarded as part of his reply email to your inquiry on this listing.

CREDIT CARD PAYMENTS
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• Amenities
  • Air Conditioning
  • Linens Provided
• Beds
  • King Bed
  • Twin/Single Bed (2) : If the guests are vacationing with family or friends, the Owner will furnish one or two roll-away, fully automatic Aero-Beds for increased comfort in addition to the standard king-size bed.
  • Convertible Bed: Twin aerobeds can be provided at Guest's request.
• Entertainment
  • Cable/Satellite TV: Watch TV in bed! Two cable TVs are provided...one in the living area and one on a bracket at the end of the master bed. All major channels are available.
  • DVD
  • VCR
  • Shared Pool
• Kitchen
  • Full Kitchen: New refrigerator, stove and microwave...full cooking, cutlery and silverware
  • Cooking Utensils Provided
  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
  • Catering Available
• Outdoor Features
  • Deck/Patio: On this windswept, sunlit wraparound deck at the corner of the E Building sits the Heavenly Hammock, a table seating four, two lounges, Audrey the desert rose and a Costa Rican dwarf palm tree.
• View/Location
  • Beachfront
• Communications
  • Telephone: Provides for local calls, (long distance in an emergency) and a dial-in telephone number for emergency calls from home.
  • Free Long Distance: There is no charge for long distance, but the owner assumes that guests will use this feature only in an emergency. All major U.S. carriers provide excellent cell phone service on St. Thomas.
  • Broadband Internet
  • WiFi (Wireless Internet)
• Other Amenities
  • Two Cable TVs, Fresh beach and bath towels provided daily, Two Ceiling Fans, Alarm Clock, Screens, Moen Bathroom Fixtures, Terrace Furniture with Hammock, Free Beach Lounge Chairs and Snorkeling Equipment, Library, New Furniture
• Suitability
  • No Pets Allowed
  • Kid Friendly
  • Smoking Not Allowed
• Activities (on site and nearby)
  • Golf
  • Tennis
  • Shopping
  • Sightseeing
  • Restaurants
  • Sailing
  • Boating
  • Parasailing
  • Jet Skiing
  • Shelling
  • Swimming
  • Snorkeling/Diving
  • Wildlife Viewing
  • Hiking
  • Fishing
  • Cinemas/Movie Theaters
  • Museums
• Other Activities
  • Snorkeling right off the beach; tarpon feeding in the marina, excursions and adventures out of the marina (offered by the Hammock in Heaven with significant discounts for guests)

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Jul 1 - Nov 15  $155/night .. $1050/week (4-night minimum)
Nov 16 - Dec 19  $190/night .. $1,310/week (4-night minimum)
Dec 20, 09 - Jan 5, 10  $380/night .. $2,660/week (4-night minimum)
Jan 6, 2010 - Apr 30 $280/night .. $1,950/week (4-night minimum)
May 1 - Jun 30 $200/night .. $1390/week  (4-night minimum)
Jul 1 - Nov 15  $160/night .. $1120/week (4-night minimum)

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

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• 10/11/09
  Positive Rating
  , Cleveland, OH
  • Wow, what a week. We came to St. Thomas from October 3-10, 2009, and we stayed in Unit E201. It was everything that Peter promised and more. The location of the condo to the beach is amazing, and we really enjoyed having the fresh water pool right next to the beach. It was also great being so close to Red Hook, as well as the marina. Plus, going on vacation during hurrican season sure does have its benefits - all of the beaches on the Island were empty, and some days we literally were the only people on some of the beaches we went to. What I would really like to comment on is how EASY it was to rent the condo from Peter. He was so helpful, and answered all of our questions. I am always a bit nervous about anything you book over the internet, as you cannot be sure what you are going to get. But Peter lived up to his promises - and honestly, this was the easiest vacation of my entire life! Stay in this unit - rent from Peter. You will not be sorry, and you will have a great vacation!
• 07/09/09
  Positive Rating
  Jo Ann Randerson ,
  • We, (myself, 17 year-old son, 20 year-old daughter & her 21 year-old friend), stayed at Hammock in Heaven for 7 days in June 2009. How wonderful. We had been looking forward to Sapphire Beach for months. Peter's Condo did not disappoint. All was just as Peter had advertised and more. Beautiful beach, lots to do, everyone was so accommodating and we loved every minute we were there. From the beach and the pool, to Jost and St. John's Carnival, we tried to do it all. From the tarpon in the Marina to the iquana in the pool, we were captivated. We took advantage of the free snorkeling equipment and the $1 Safari (taxi service). We did not plan on watching much TV while at Hammock in Heaven, but thank goodness for 2 TV's in the unit. With the U.S. making it to the Federation Cup Soccer Finals, and deaths of Michael Jackson & Farrah Fawcett, we did watch a little TV. Sam Charles was a gem and we knew after first speaking with him on the phone when our flight came in earlier as planned, that Sam was the go to guy. Thanks Peter, we'll be back!
• 06/04/09
  Positive Rating
  Kim Geveden , Paducah,KY
  • BEFORE TRIP Peter's hospitality ranks above any other VRBO vacation we have ever used. His hopitality begins before you land in St. Thomas. As a mom of 2 teenagers, I had several questions about traveling to St. Thomas, but he would promptly e-mail me backwith everything I needed to know. Peter's web page paints a wonderful description of St. Thomas & his condo, but beware, you'll have to pinch yourself serveral times to make sure you are not dreaming once you arrive. ARRIVAL & DURING TRIP *My family fell in love with Sam Charles and his family. His assistance while at Saphhire was above & beyond! *Roomy condo *Loved the balcony in the daytime & at night *Perfect location to small fishing community of RED HOOK w/grocery store, ferry to St. John, Neptune Bait Shop, Post Office, quaint shops. EATING OUT/EATING IN *Took advantage of "Grocery Goddesses" delivery service. LOVED IT! *Molly Malones-ate breakfast there 3X -great! *Robert's - OH MY GOSH! Yummy to the bone! *Banana Cabana-Located on the premises of Sapphire Resort was convenient and delicious-drinks & all! SAPPHIRE BEACH RESORT *Had everything you needed at your fingertips (see Peter's listing) *Beach had calm waters so I felt comfortable letting my son kayak by himself. We usually go to Destin, Florida during spring break but loved the calm waters, beach, fauna, iguanas, & marine life that we found in St. Thomas. MUST DO ACTIVITIES *Shopping in Red Hook *Taxi tours of St. Thomas & St. John *Double Header Fising Charters - An unforgettable & lifetime experience for me & my son. **In fact, the whole spring break trip to Peter's HAMMOCK IN HEAVEN was a life time experience that my family & I will never forget! Thanks & God Bless You, Peter!!! Tell Sam "hello" from us! P.S. We shall return!!!!
• 03/04/09
  Positive Rating
  Danny and Alina , New York, NY
  • We have spent the past 4 days in Peter's unit in St. Thomas, and we can without a doubt say that the combination of the perfect apartment and location along with Peter's indispensable advice have made these days truly unforgettable.  The apartment is spacious and comfortable, with daily fresh towels, internet, flat screen tv to be viewed from the bed, and anything else that you can imagine the word 'comfort' would represent.  The direct outside of our balcony's door consisted of a the hammock, a coconut tree and the view and sound of the ocean, truly fulfilling this 'heaven' mentioned in the apartment's description!  Moreover, every piece of advice Peter gave us was spot on!  The New Horizons II boat trip was great (obtained a 20% discount using Peter's coupon), jet skiing around Sapphire was a lot of fun (again, thanks to Peter we had 10% off), the restaurants were very good (we went to Off the Hook and Agave), and renting a jeep to explore St. John for a day was the most scenic experience we have ever had.  I can hardly think of any other place in the world that could fulfill one's need for relaxation, fun, good food, and beautiful views than going to St. Thomas and staying at Peter's unit.
• 03/03/09
  Positive Rating
  Nancy and Denny , Muskegon, MI
  • Dear Peter, I want to thank you for the use of your condo last week. We had a terrific time and the accommodations were perfect. We were picked up at the airport and made a quick grocery stop, then off to Sapphire beach for a wonderful week filled with memories to last a lifetime. The beach at Sapphire was great. Although we did not eat from the little beachside grill that was available, their food smelled very good and we saw lots of people enjoying it. The snorkeling was awesome too! I saw turtles each time and also saw a BIG spotted ray. That was pretty cool. Tons of fish and beautiful coral out by the point. I told my husband that it is hard to wipe away tears of joy and thankfulness when you're wearing a snorkel mask. We went to the marina next door and enjoyed watching Tyler from Double Header Fishing clean the fish his passengers had caught and feed the tarpon. He sold us some fillets on two different days and we thoroughly enjoyed grilling them outside on the balcony using your handy little grill. Yummy. We took the your fold-up beach chairs to Lindquist Beach for the morning one day. Another beautiful beach. Took the regular taxi there ($4 each), park admission was $2 each, and then simply walked out to the road and took the $1 taxi back to Sapphire. The gal at the hotel desk told us of an easier way to catch the $1 taxi without having to walk up the steep hill by the tennis courts. We walked past the office and taxi stand and cut through the little field and went through the gate in the fence. This led to the driveway for Sapphire West (Crystal Cove). From there we walked out their driveway to the main road. It is probably the same distance, but a much easier walk. We took the dollar taxi to Red Hook a couple of times this way. We even took it all the way into Havensite one day for shopping. It was $2 per person to go that far but still cheaper than the regular taxi. We also did the ferry to Jost VanDyke as you recommended. That was very nice. Spent time at the Soggy Dollar and beach and then over to Foxy’s for lunch and a stroll back to the ferry. The condo was very clean and well kept and we also noticed that it was very quiet. We rarely heard any of our neighbors in the surrounding units. Of course the hammock on the balcony was truly heavenly! We are already planning to try and make a return trip in a year or two. I would definitely love to stay in E-201 again. Everyone we encountered was very pleasant and always helpful.
• 11/25/08
  Positive Rating
  Bill & Deb , Massachusetts
  • Dear Peter, What can I say. Sapphire Beach is the most beautiful place I have ever saw. The view is out of this world. The constant sound of the waves and the continuous breezes made it so relaxing. We woke up every morning just in time to see the beautiful sunrises. We took pictures each day of them. If you are looking for a place to relax, Peters condo unit E 201 is just the place. You won't believe your eyes while sitting out on the balcony or swinging on the hammock. You truely are in paradise. Thank you Peter for sharing this special part of your world with us. Deb and Bill
• 11/16/08
  Positive Rating
  Dawn Prince , Westville, NJ
  • We had the honor to stay at Peter Rosenbaum's condo at Sapphire Beach Resort for four nights from November 8th through the 12th. The condo is absolutely beautiful on the inside and out. The deck is absolutely heavenly with the hammock and hearing the waves. This is the best resort to stay on all of St Thomas. The snorkeling was outstanding off of Sapphire Beach, just swim out to the right, and you are on a magnificient reef. The beach itself is the nicest beach that St Thomas has. We enjoyed the New Horizons excursion to Virgin Gorda and Jost Van Dyke, the boat and crew were outstanding. We loved Sam Charles that will meet you at the airport and take you to the marina to pick up groceries. The only sad part, is coming home to cold rainy new jersey. Thanks again Peter and Sam for a wonderful vacation.
• 10/15/08
  Positive Rating
  Becky , San Diego, CA
  • My husband and I went to Hammock in Heaven on our Honeymoon. The location is absolutely beautiful! I don't think you can find a better view. We visited several resorts on the island and the Sapphire beach view does not even compare. Also, the weather website said we would have "heavy scattered thunderstorms" every single day - it did not rain even once. It was sunny and beautiful every day. I highly recommend doing at least one excursion that leaves from the marina (which is a one minute walk from the condo.) It was the highlight of the trip. Any of the boat cruises that travel to the BVI's will be a blast. I would have done them every day if I had known to plan for them. When you mention Peter's room number you usually get a discount on the excursions. I even called one and they offered 1/2 off the total price! We did not rent a car however I might consider it on my next trip because everytime you want to go somewhere you have to pay a taxi and they charge for each person. You must check out the jewelry stores downtown. If you are looking for a diamond or diamonds or even a watch you can negotiate with the jewelers a HUGE discount (you could never do that in the US.) The condo is very well maintained and being picked up from the airport by Sam is a great feeling. You receive fresh towels everyday and you will save a lot of money by buying groceries and making your own meals. Another cool thing was being able to walk out of your condo and a couple minutes walk you can grab snorkle gear (at no cost) and hop right into the ocean and see gorgeous fish. Sapphire beach has a reef so you will always see a number of different fish hanging out. You might even see a turtle or two! You can trust this rental and will have no hassle or worries when staying here.
• 10/01/08
  Positive Rating
  Debbie Gillespie , Cincinnati, Ohio
  • We stayed in the Hammock In Heaven (E-201) for 12 nights the end of July/early August, 2008. You certainly have a great condo, and what a beautiful location. We couldn't have asked for a nicer vacation -- the only thing that would have made it better is if we could have stayed longer! We were met at the airport by Sam Charles -- what a super-nice guy. After stopping for a few provisions, we arrived at the condo. What a fantastic place. The condo is very clean and comfortable and had everything we needed, and the view is terrific. The location can't be beat – on a wide, white sand beach, with that beautiful turquoise water for swimming and great snorkeling. It’s only 2-3 minutes to Red Hook for dinner or to catch the ferry to St. John, and a 20 minute ride into Charlotte Amalie. Twice we took the safari bus into town for serious jewelry shopping – great selection of fine jewelry as far as variety, quality, uniqueness, and fair prices. We really enjoyed the snorkeling at Sapphire Beach. Snorkeling with the turtles was awesome. And it was my first time seeing a barracuda up close and personal. I must admit, he looked a little threatening at first, but he didn’t seem very interested in us. He posed for his picture, and then went about his business. We took a day trip to the BVI to visit the Baths and Jost Van Dyke and snorkel the reef; but we didn’t get to stay very long at the Baths, Jost Van Dyke was packed with boats and people, and while the reef had some nice coral, the variety of fish wasn’t great. We took the ferry to St. John two days to snorkel there. Our favorite snorkel spot on St. John was Trunk Bay – absolutely beautiful beach, clear water, healthy coral (considering all the snorkel activity), and decent variety of fish. Our favorite snorkel spots on St. Thomas were Coki Beach, Secret Harbor, and Sapphire Beach. Very nice coral at Coki Beach and lots of fish. Coral World next door to Coki Beach was lots of fun. We swam with the sea lions and huge turtles and got some great pictures. We had lots of nice dinners while there; my favorite was Blue Moon at Secret Harbor. The filet mignon was excellent as was the service. We also enjoyed Molly Malone’s and actually ate there twice. Duffy’s was good as was Fungi’s, and carnival night at Iggie’s was lots of fun with decent food. Burrito Bay Deli at the yacht harbor served excellent burritos, made fresh, at reasonable prices. And one night we ordered Signor Pizza, which was very good pizza for a reasonable price, and delivered fast and hot. We had a wonderful trip! Thank you for sharing your piece of paradise with us. We will be coming back to St. Thomas; and when we do, we’d love to stay at the Hammock In Heaven again.
• 09/07/08
  Positive Rating
  Janelle Tassart , Phoenix, AZ
  • Two of my girlfriends and I traveled to St. Thomas and stayed at Hammock in Heaven in July 2008 and I simply cannot say enough great things about the trip. Having never traveled to St. Thomas before, we had many questions about the island, where we should visit while we were there, etc. Peter was absolutely phenomenal in responding to our questions promptly and providing great guidance to us. He did not offer one bad suggestion! He made the reservation of the condo extremely simple and we had absolutely no problems while we were there. Sam was an amazing host to us. He picked us at from the airport and gave us a great island tour to start our trip. We were in awe of the view from the unit. The beach was gorgeous and the unit was in a great location. We certainly took advantage of the complimentary snorkel rental and logged many hours right out on Sapphire beach. You will feel right at home in Hammock in Heaven. The condo is clean and comfortable, and I am sure you will enjoy the convenience of being just minutes away from Red Hook and the marina. Peter's discount coupons for excursions and wave runner rentals will come in handy as well; you will want to take advantage of them! As I said, I cannot say enough great things about the unit, Sam, and Peter. They made this trip an absolute delight...well, them in combination with the gorgeous beaches, of course! I would highly recommend renting the Hammock in Heaven unit to anyone. It is sure to make a truly unforgetable vacation!

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