Location: Sapphire Beach Resort & Marina, Sapphire Beach, East End, USVI - St. Thomas, Caribbean (Bright , corner-unit condo at Sapphire Beach Resort & Marina)
Accommodations: Condo, Studio + Convertible bed(s), 1 Bath (Sleeps 2-4)
Keywords: Condominium
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 to be found at many village restaurants, all kinds of interesting little shops and the constant party at Duffy's Love Shack.
GREETINGS FROM YOUR PERSONAL PROPERTY MANAGER:
The peacefulness of your vacation will be in the personal hands of Sam Charles, the Hammock in Heaven's onsite manager. When you read the comments from previous guests in this listing, you will take great comfort from seeing Sam's presence unanimously extolled. You will not be alone; you can count on Sam.
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 bar 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
For you convenience, payment via PayPal (no account needed) is available for your use.
YOUR INTRODUCTION TO THE ISLAND
At your option, Sam Charles will make himself available to provide you with a personalized introduction to your island home. He will pick you up at the airport in a private car, give you an informative tour of the island as he whisks you to Sapphire Beach and will make a market stop so that you can provision your condo's fridge. He will answer all of your questions. Most important, you will be made to feel comfortable, welcome and at home.
Vacation Rental Features
- 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.
- Crib
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV (2) : 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 : Stocking of the condo is available through the Grocery Goddesses. Call Julie at 340-642-3014
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill : A George Forman electric grill is provided.
- 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.
- 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
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Parasailing
- Jet Skiing
- Swimming
- Wildlife Viewing
- Fishing
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Shelling
- Hiking
- Restaurants
- Fitness Center/Gym
- 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)
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Dec 13 - Mar 31, 2012 $265/night...$1,850/week (4-night minimum)
Apr 1 - June 30, 2012 $225/night...$1,550/week (4-night minimum)
Jul 1 - Nov 20 $160/night...$1120/week (4-night minimum
Nov 21 - Dec 16 $190/night .. $1350/week (4-night minimum)
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Owner's Profile
Owner Description
Year Purchased: 2004
Peter Rosenbaum, the owner of your vacation condo, is dedicated to making your vacation perfect. He visits St Thomas often to maintain this condo in tip-top 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 and the quality of your experiences on St. Thomas.
Why the Owner Chose Sapphire Beach Resort & Marina
Sapphire Beach is arguably the most beautiful beach venue in the Caribbean. On the breezy East End of St. Thomas, Sapphire Beach Resort and Marina lies at the center of the on-the-water and in-the-water activities for which St. Thomas, St. John and the British Virgin Islands are world-renowned. The very best of these activities start right in the Sapphire Beach Marina, 100' from my doorstep. Red Hook, a lazy nautical town, with shops, good restaurants, lively night life, not to mention being the ferry hub for service to St. John and the BVI, is but 3-4 minutes away.
The Unique Benefits of this Condo
Guests who stay at my "Hammock in Heaven" enjoy many unique amenities, including 1) the management services of Sam Charles, free lounge chairs and snorkel equipment, free ensuite wifi, gift coupons providing significant discounts for adventures from the marina, free hurricane insurance and an informative and personal booklet prepared by me especially for my guests called "Guide to Relaxation."
Property Photos
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- Your Hammock in Heaven - St. Thomas Vacation Rental
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- A Beach of Incomparable Beauty - St. Thomas Vacation Rental
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- Your lightswept corner unit with a wraparound deck 20' feet from the surf - St. Thomas Vacation Rental
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- A nice tradition for starting a Sapphire Beach vacation.
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- Tropical color everywhere you look
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- Watch sailboats bound for St. John and points east (from the Hammock)
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- Or perhaps relax with a drink floating in the Beachside Pool
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- The glow of a new day
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- Perfume ladies? Ilene with Valaria, the perfume queen, at A.H. Riise
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- A nice, neat his-and-hers bath with Moen fixtures
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- The romance of sunset and moonrise over St. John
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- Our kitchen, well equipped for your every need
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- Our cozy newly furnished living room
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- Please water Audrey, the tropical rose, and her friend on the terrace
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- Your host and the incomparable Sam Charles (Every Guest Comment extols Sam.)
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- Peter & Ilene with Caribbean lobsters at Off the Hook. There ain't no better.
Traveler Reviews (68)
WOW !
Guest: katsavo
(las vegas)
Date of Stay: 12/11/09
Review Submitted: 01/10/10
My words could not explain how great our vacation was to the Hammock in heaven. The location was perfect, the view was outstanding and the weather was beautiful. My husband and I brought along our 20 months old daughter and she had so much fun. We found calm and safe bays for her to float around, she had a blast swimming in the ocean and playing in the sand. We took the best nap ever in the hammock and spend our evenings on the balcony. It was the perfect, relaxing vacation. We've travelled the world but this is a place where we totally see ourselves going back. The service from Sam and Peter that we have received was by far more then we could expect. Peter will answer all the questions that you have and Sam was available to us on the phone for last minute questions. I recommend this place to all my friends and I recommend it to you too. It's the first time I was leaving a vacation with happy tears because I didn't want to forget anything and because it was simply magical. Enjoy your stay !!!
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Fantastic vacation spot!
Guest: Rhonda
(Oshkosh, WI)
Date of Stay: 12/22/11
Review Submitted: 01/03/12
We just returned from a week-long stay at Peter's Hammock in Heaven home and had a perfect stay. The condo was just as advertised--very clean, well set-up in the kitchen, and with great accomodations. Our group included two sons, my husband and me, and there was plenty of room for the four of us. The owner's listing information truly tells it as it is--gorgeous, spacious, neat and clean and well kept up. Sam and his cleaning crew kept us in clean towels for the week, and were able to answer questions on the spot--great service. Sapphire Beach is a well-kept secret--it is quiet (without being boring), well-located near Red Hook for groceries and restaurants, and has a friendly dive shack and tiki bar/grill right on site. Snorkeling abounds on the island's many beaches. The ferry in Red Hook can take you to nearby islands quickly and cheaply. This is our second stay in Sapphire--Peter's Hammock in Heaven far surpasses the accomodations we found at our first stay a few years ago. Peter was always easy to contact, quick to respond to inquiries, and provided great customer service. We're already looking at flights for next year and would love to stay at Hammock again!
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing, adventure seekers, families with teenagers.
Bonnie & Edward Nolan
Guest: Bonnie & Edward
(Richmond Hill, GA)
Date of Stay: 09/18/11
Review Submitted: 09/27/11
We had a wonderful time here, celebrating our 48th wedding anniversary! We are retired & travel "low budget". Everything was as stated, except the kitchen stove (which we never used-just the microwave) is a bit outdated & counter was very small. Also no light in the kitchen, if I may recommend! The view was fantastic & balcony was where we spent most of our time & under the sea grape trees down the beach. I must say that Peter's amenities are worth a lot! The beach chairs are normally rented for $7/day per person, plus the pick up & return to the airport are a great savings! Plus the initial grocery store stop were so very helpful, as we did not rent a car. The only disadvantage we can think of, is the isolation of not being able to pick up soft drinks or snacks after the Dive shop closes. It might be helpful if the property had a soft drink dispensing machine for after hrs. Of course, this is not the owner, Peter's fault. Sam Charles, our local Mgr., was super! He was so calm, helpful, & informative! Since we brought our own food, checked in our suitcase, we only spent $51 on breads, beer, water & soft drinks. We do this often & travel a lot, so it does take planning. We did not take a taxi nor eat out at a restaurant. Oh, taxis are very pricey! It would have cost us $24 round trip to Red Hook which is only about 1 mi.or 2. They charge $6 per person one way. I guess the only drawback we encountered were the cruise ship folks who made the beach crowded on Tues/Wed while we were there. Thurs. the beach was practically empty, which was great! Not for the local businesses though. We highly recommend Hammock Heaven with all the amenities - that is if you can rent a car or just like a laid back, atmosphere! The property landscaping is very pretty also! The beach server, Thor, was a "trip" - he made us laugh with his good natured demeanor! We are glad we found this condo on VRBO! Many thanks to Peter & Sam!
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, age 55+.
Hammock in the heavens
Guest: Richard M.
Date of Stay: 07/02/11
Review Submitted: 07/12/11
Lovely condo in a very nice resort. Beach is fantastic , good food and drinks on the beach. Lots of food & fun in nearby Red Hook.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car.
A Great Vacation from a Great Location
Guest: MIck and Karen
(Monroe, NC, USA)
Date of Stay: 05/26/10
Review Submitted: 05/15/11
We stayed at Hammock in Heaven for 5 days at the end of April 2011. The condo was everything Peter Rosenbaum says in his VRBO listing. The condo was very comfortable and very clean. We found it to be a great place to relax, and a good location from which to start our adventures every day. The restaurants in Red Hook were excellent. We recommend Coco Blue and Molly Malones as well as the Island Time Pub for pizza and a party. Taking the bus to Charlotte Amelie and back worked out fine and saved us some money compared to a taxi. Sam was very helpful and incredibly friendly. All in all a great vacation and a quality destination. If you can get a reservation on the Yacht Nightwind and also spend a day on St. John, your vacation will be complete.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children.
Man Of Integrity
Guest: family of 4
(marysville, ks)
Date of Stay: 03/20/11
Review Submitted: 04/18/11
Hammock In Heaven ~~Certainly rates at the top of our vacation spots! From the very beginning of my research (which is to numerous to mention)~~from air flight fluctuation prices to sleeping accommodations (family of 4 – 2 teenagers)~~Peter was patient and responded to my ever need and questions know matter how trivial! All of the recommendations that Peter suggested were phenomenal! Before, I left I actually had everyday planned strategically to fit 2 weeks worth of site seeing into 4 days. From the car rental suggestions to restaurant & beaches~~Peter was right on! We did find a few treasurers of our own the restaurant Mims (all you can shrimp on Thursday) and Room With A View and Coca Blue’s. Eating good food on vacations is a must for us living in the middle of Kansas there is not many good restaurants. Through it all there were a few bumps along the way, but Peter being a man of integrity made them right for us. We will certainly do St. Thomas again.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Definitely heaven!
Guest: Lindsay
(Atlanta, GA)
Date of Stay: 02/12/11
Review Submitted: 02/24/11
My boyfriend and I got back from the Hammock in Heaven one week ago yesterday, and miss it greatly already! It really is as pretty as the pictures! The porch is right out over the sand and the beautiful water is maybe 25 feet in front of you. We were hoping to find a place where we could relax and just walk right out onto the beach, and this certainly fit the bill! The condo itself is pretty simple - very clean and well-maintained, with a nice bed, nice sitting area, bathroom with two sinks, clean shower, and a small kitchen/kitchenette. The wonderful Sam picked us up from the airport and took us to the Marina Market where we stocked up on some essentials, and lots of fruit and rum! Having the kitchen in the condo was great because we made our own breakfast and lunch most days, which saved us plenty of money! There was a coffee maker, blender, toaster, microwave and a small stove top/oven, so you could make anything you wanted. We walked over to the Banana Cabana one day for the Mahi sandwiches, which were very good but pricey, so we were glad we had our own food too. We took a cab into Red Hook for dinner most nights; there was always one waiting at the lobby area and it was $4 a person. We also ordered pizza one night (it came in like 15 minutes!) and walked over to the Sapphire Grill one night. The grill is a very short walk over past the marina and we had some delicious burgers sitting outside next to the pool, so I recommend it. But back to the beaches, which are the best part! The beach right outside the condo is a little rocky, but very quiet and perfect for laying in the sun and reading, which we did a lot of. Then if you just walk maybe 100 yards down to the other side of the beach, it is white sand and gorgeous for swimming! One day it was a little crowded down there (apparently the world's largest cruise ship was in town?) but the others days it was all pretty quiet. We went snorkeling straight out from the dive shop and I saw a sea turtle! I have done quite a bit of diving and snorkeling but this was my first turtle, so I was thrilled. All in all, we had a wonderful vacation and this condo was the perfect place to stay! If you are looking to relax and be right on the beach, I highly recommend it!
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children.
Two weeks in Heaven
Guest: J&J
(Long Island, NY)
Date of Stay: 01/29/11
Review Submitted: 02/13/11
Hammock in Heaven We just returned from a two week stay at Sapphire Beach and Hammock in Heaven. When we arrived we were met at the airport and off we went to pick up supplies prior to our arrival to Hammock in Heaven. Upon our arrival we find our unit clean and welcoming including a Welcome Home bottle of Rum. The reason JoAnn and I return to Hammock in Heaven year after year is because there are no unwelcome surprises. Each year this unit receives improvements. It is always very clean, and everything is in perfect working order. Towels are plentiful, air conditioning is cool, and the views are breathtaking. On the balcony you will find a table that sits four comfortably. Four new reclining chairs, two chase lounges, six additional chairs, and a new, very inviting hammock to relax the day away. Our number one concern when renting a Condo in the Caribbean is cleanliness. We want it clean, bug free, and very well maintained. Peter's Hammock in Heaven has never been anything less. Peter takes pride in his unit and it shows! If you are looking for a great place to stay, Hammock in Heaven is your number one choice! Thank you Peter and we will be back same time next year! Jeff & JoAnn 02/11
Recommended for:Sightseeing, adventure seekers.
Our Winter Vacation
Guest: Michael
(Detroit, MI)
Date of Stay: 11/30/10
Review Submitted: 12/14/10
My girlfriend and I recently stayed at Peter's property on Sapphire beach. Everything was absolutely perfect about the location. It's about half a mile or so to Red Hook which is very convenient as it is a place where you can catch a ferry anywhere. Another great convenience is having budget rent a car right at Sapphire beach, you can walk over there and get your car rental. Me and my girlfriend saved a little money by staying for 9 nights and only getting a rental for 7 days. The last two nights we had dinner aboard New Horizons (for which Peter provides coupons, just be sure to print off more than 1! we ended up sailing with New Horizons a few times over the trip, definitely worth it, book online for a larger discount in conjunction with the coupon), and pretty much just snorkeled around Sapphire. That allowed us to drive around and check out the island and other islands at our leisure. After touring the majority of beaches in St Thomas and some of St John, Sapphire is definitely one of our favorites, having one of the nicest beaches within 30 ft is a great starting point. Sam is a very polite and friendly man, who has a wealth of knowledge about the island. Both Peter and Sam are good people from what I can tell, which is heavily influencing me to book again. By the time we arrived at the airport for the return flight home we were already sure that within a few weeks back at home we were going to book again for pretty much same time period and everything. It was really just that great of a vacation. I've already recommended the property to all my family and friends, and some are probably going to end up booking it... Thanks again to Peter and Sam, the one on one help and service is great. Take care!
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children.
Unbelievable Week!
Guest: Brian M.
(Virginia)
Date of Stay: 11/20/10
Review Submitted: 11/27/10
My wife and I (sadly) returned last night from the Hammock in Heaven and I have nothing but amazing things to say about the place and our experience in St. Thomas. Peter was extremely helpful in answering questions as we were planning our trip (normally minutes after I emailed him) and Sam was amazing once we were in St. Thomas helping us get to and from the airport, lining up a rental car for the week, day trip ideas, etc.. We highly recommend the Hammock in Heaven and will be sure to spread the word to all our friends and will be sure to stay here again our return trip to St. Thomas!
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, adventure seekers, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
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