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Exquisite, Luxury, Private Pool, walk -to -beach Cottage. Total renovation
| Sleeps | 2 |
| Bedrooms | 1 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Space | 1,200 sq. ft. |
| Property type | cottage |
| Minimum Stay | 4 - 7 nights |
Overview
LUXURY Villa. Private Pool. Between best 2 Beaches on island. No car needed.
If you are looking for a serene and romantic tropical hideaway in a luxury renovated cottage, 5 minutes to everything, this is The Secret.
Once you are inside your private compound, behind your big garden gate, you are in your own private place to relax and rejuvenate.
* Sunken shower with seat.
* Bedroom with new powerful, quiet air conditioner.
Ritz Carlton king bed.
Second TV to watch movies in bed.
* Gourmet Kitchen
Glass 4 ring hob
Large stainless steel refrigerator
Central island. Honeycomb tile
* Living room.
New, quiet and powerful air conditioner
New furniture. View of national park.
New porcelain tile floors throughout.
* New stone effect tile deck.
Lounge chairs.
Breakfast nook
New BBQ grill
Our unique Virtual Concierge Service gives you local's advice on demand so you do more of what you want.
Private WI FI address.
The Secret is the perfect place for romance.
We specialize in weddings, honeymoons; anniversaries. Ask how we can help.
It is just a stroll down to Pelican Beach and Sapphire beach in under 5 minutes. Here you will find amazing snorkeling and likely will see and be able to swim with turtles.
You can also also walk over to the Sapphire Beach Marina to discover water sports activities,; take a deep sea fishing expedition or book one of a selection of day sails and boat trips we offer at a discount.
Your location is behind Pelican Beach and adjacent to the National Park on its' norther edge. Here you will find the island's most beautiful, quite unspoiled beach: Lindquist.
We also have a restaurant on the premises if you don't feel like cooking.
You are only 5 minutes from Red Hook which has about 20 restaurants and bars. You also have the ferry terminal which offers and hourly ferry service to and from St. John where you will want to visit to explore some of the most beautiful beaches in the world.
Cruz Bay also offers a wide variety of food, bars and shopping.
The Secret is a private, unique, luxury destination.
if you are coming with family or friends or have a wedding party, we have 2 side by side cottages for your party at Privacy Beach Cottage : VRBO 885077
If we don't have your dates, give Privacy a try.
About Chris
I have lived on an off the island for over 20 years.
30 years experience in hospitality selling some of the best resorts in the world I wanted to create my own guest experiences. I have worked at the Ritz Carlton; Bluebeard's Castle and Hilton Grand Vacation Club.
Our emphasis is on personal service according to your preferences.
Chris purchased this cottage in 2013
Why Chris chose East End
To the best of my knowledge this is the most upgraded cottage at Pavilions & Pools.
It is one of only a few with a glimpse of the sea beyond the jungle from our bridge.
What makes this cottage unique
Updated.
Privacy.
Perfect romantic retreat.
Help with transportation.
Guestbook comments from the manager
Amenities
Estate Smith Bay Cottage Accommodation and Amenities
- cottage
- Guests provide their own meals
- 1200 sq. ft.
- Check-in: 4:00 PM /
- Check-out: 11:00 AM
- Max. occupancy: 2
- Not suitable for children
- Pets not allowed
- Non smoking only
- Always be careful to keep the key in the lock box. If you lose them you agree to pay $200 because the resort makes us change both locks.
- Beach ...
- Beach View ...
- Beachfront
- Downtown ...
- Mountain View ...
- Near The Ocean ...
- Ocean View ...
- Oceanfront
- Rural ...
- Water View ...
- Adventure
- Away From It All
- Budget
- Family
- Historic
- Romantic
- Spa
- Sports & Activities
- Tourist Attractions
- Air Conditioning ...
- Clothes Dryer ...
- Fitness Room / Equipment ...
- Hair Dryer
- Heating ...
- Internet ...
- Iron & Board
- Linens Provided ...
- Living Room ...
- Parking ...
- Telephone ...
- Towels Provided ...
- Washing Machine ...
- Coffee Maker ...
- Dishes & Utensils ...
- Dishwasher ...
- Kitchen ...
- Microwave ...
- Oven ...
- Pantry Items ...
- Refrigerator ...
- Stove ...
- Toaster ...
- Dining ...
- Dining Area
- seating for 4 people
- 1 Bathroom
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Bathroom 1 -
toilet
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shower
,
Absolutely fabulous new bathroom with sunken tub, seat,glass
- Your bathroom is a destination resort in itself. Spend time relaxing with a long warm freshwater shower with art glass tiles and original art. Relax on the seat. Glass tiles. Fluffy towels. You won't want to leave.
- 1 Bedroom, Sleeps 2
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Bedroom 1 -
1 king
,
1 baby crib
,
Third person can sleep on the sofa
- Cosy up with your special someone in an exquisite bedroom with pool and banana tree view. Watch a movie on your built-in screen on its granite stand. King bed. Fitted egyptian cotton sheets. Pineapple Lamps. Mahogany mirror. Beautiful original artwork. Person climate control.
- Books ...
- Satellite / Cable ...
- Stereo ...
- Television ...
- Deck / Patio ...
- Golf ...
- Kayak / Canoe ...
- Lanai / Gazebo ...
- Lawn / Garden ...
- Outdoor Grill ...
- wheelchair inaccessible
- Private Pool ...
- Concierge
- Massage
- bay/sound
- botanical garden
- churches
- cinemas
- coin laundry
- duty free shops
- festivals
- forests
- live theater
- marina
- reefs
- restaurants
- ruins
- synagogues
- theme parks
- antiquing
- beachcombing
- bird watching
- eco tourism
- gambling casinos
- horseback riding
- horseshoes
- outlet shopping
- paddle boating
- photography
- scenic drives
- sight seeing
- walking
- ATM/bank
- fitness center
- groceries
- hospital
- laundromat
- massage therapist
- medical services
- deepsea fishing
- fishing
- fly fishing
- golf
- hiking
- jet skiing
- pier fishing
- sailing
- scuba diving or snorkeling
- snorkeling
- sound/bay fishing
- swimming
- tennis
- wind-surfing
Reviews
Exceptional!
5/5 -
(10 traveler reviews)
Beautiful & Private Yet Convenient
Loved our stay at this lovely private villa! It is the perfect spot for a romantic getaway or honeymoon. We enjoyed the pool and the privacy the cottage offers. The cottage is well maintained, clean and nicely furnished. The grill is a big plus and we enjoyed our quiet meals on the patio by the pool. The location is convenient to Red Hook and within walking distance to two of the best beaches on St Thomas. Chris is a jewel! So helpful. She is a wonderful source of information about the island and things to do and see. We will be back!
Perfect - beautiful and peaceful!
This was a beautiful and spacious villa. Very clean and nicely stocked, even a new gallon jug of water in the refrigerator. Chris was wonderful and we spoke many times prior to my arrival. This unit has two ACs which makes sleeping very comfortable! I will be back!
Can't wait to go back!
Celebrating our 25th anniversary couldn't have been any better! We loved the cottage and Chris and Andy were terrific! We were sad we didn't get to meet them in person...but the advice and suggestions they gave were excellent. Definitely going back! The cottage was just right, clean and well maintained.
A great get away.
Having lived in St. Thomas, I had a good idea of where I wanted to stay in order to avoid the hustle and bustle of the "cruise ship crowd", and this was exactly what I was hoping for. Quiet and private, it was like having our own little cottage in paradise. We were so happy to meet Chris and feel like we have made a new friend for life. If you want to stay in a high rise with a thousand tourists, this is not the place to stay. But if you want privacy, relaxation, and a lovely atmosphere, this is the place. The unit is has been tastefully renovated, and has the best shower on the island. The kitchen is lovely, with full size appliances, and we even cooked out on the grill 3 of our 7 nights. Can't wait until next year to return and am going to reserve our week now before there is nothing available. Great job Chris, can't wait to see you again!!
A great place for our 25th anniversary!
We had such a great time on St Thomas staying in this lovely little place. It is an easy place to find, with plenty of good parking and a well lit walk to your very private personal retreat. The villa is updated and has all of the things you need to enjoy staying several days (we stayed for an entire week). During the day you can lay out by your totally private pool, and then take a dip in the cool water when you get too hot. There are great restaurants and a grocery store very close to your location. We also took the recommendation that Chris gave us and booked a day sail with Yacht Nightwind… wow! It was the highlight of our trip. We snorkeled with sea turtles and eagle rays. It was really and awesome day.
I was also very pleased with Chris and her level of detail and attention. She helped us know about what to do and not to do on the island, and even suggested where we might rent a car, or get a great meal. She was easy to work with, and made sure there were "no surprises". It was just as she had promised!
We would highly recommend you consider staying here, and we will look forward to staying again as soon as we can.
Joe and Latina
Perfect Honeymoon Location
This is an amazing property with quick access to everywhere! Chris is an absolute gift to the islands with her knowledge and suggestions, everything was spot on. The space is super private, clean, and luxuriously decorated from the amazing shower right down to the linens. If you are looking for a secluded romantic getaway with access to everything this is your property. We will stay here again !!
Map
This is a great location for a two center eco and ocean vacation: St Thomas AND St John.
The location of the cottage is close to the tip of St. Thomas where it almost touches St. John. You can take the 'people ferry' over to Cruz Bay for dinner or to listen to music or, if you have a car , take it across Pillsbury Sound on the 'barge' to explore the National Park for the day. You can walk across to the Sapphire Beach Marina to take the most amazing power boat trip around the BVI and see the famous rock formations at Virgin Gorda' or to take a snorkeling day sail to the St John National Park or a sunset sail around the beaches and islands.
Your view is towards Pelican Beach and Pelican Point across a swathe of protected eastern caribbean jungle that is rich in flora and fauna, with the islands of Tortola and St. John beyond.
Although hidden away and surrounded by nature you are only 5 minutes from Red Hook, the centre of dining and night life on the island. Hidden away, no one will know you are there but if you want to go out at night you are close to everything and can have a lot of fun.
You are also next door to part of the Saint Thomas National Park.
Lindquist Beach (Smith beach) is perhaps the prettiest, most unspoiled beach on the island. You can relax on your beach chair in the shade of a sea grape tree, sipping your drink and put your toes in the clear water. Ah...paradise.
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Rates & Availability
- Available
- Unavailable
Additional information about rental rates
| Cleaning Fee | $110 |
| Damage Deposit | $150 |
This is a very special place. Cosy and romantic as can be.
We recommend The Secret for reflections, inspiration, ambience and romance.
The perfect honeymoon hideaway.
You will never want to leave and if necessary we can supply the food and champagne in. Provisioning by request.
Wi fi is available at nominal rates.
$200 security/key deposit.
WE ACTUALLY TAKE PAYMENT PLANS WITH DEPOSITS AS LOW AS $500. WE ARE SUPER FLEXIBLE SO TELL US WHAT WOULD WORK BEST FOR YOU.
Manager's Cancellation Policy
- Canceled bookings will not receive a refund
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