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READ MY REVIEWS! Vacation in style right on the ocean ABSOLUTELY THE BEST!

On beach with outdoor pool, near Bolongo Bay

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It's always sunny at Watergate Villas unit 1610
HUGE 30 foot patio is a highlight of the unit. Patio is shaded all afternoon.
This is the unit from the pool view.  Two sliding doors and a huge window, VIEW
The pool is right out your door and Mike likes to cut fresh coconut for everybody
This kitchen provides the most lovely view to make meals on the days you eat in

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61100 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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St Thomas
  • Place, Bolongo Bay
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Frenchman's Bay
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Sapphire Beach
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Airport, St. Thomas (STT-Cyril E. King)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Twin Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

READ MY REVIEWS! Vacation in style right on the ocean ABSOLUTELY THE BEST!


Welcome to our FANTASTIC 2 bedroom - 2 bathroom oceanfront condo at Watergate Villas, Bolongo Bay, St. Thomas. When it comes to your vacation, as they say in real estate, it's location, location, location! As you can see from our pictures, this unit's prime location is just 10 steps from our patio to the pool and just 30 steps to the sand. Take a look at the fabulous view from our unit....you will hear the waves every minute of every day. Our location directly adjacent to the pool is PERFECT for families with kids that like to spend LOTS of time at the pool. We are so close that our Wi Fi even works on the pool deck.

You will love the convenience of our fully appointed kitchen if you like to make some of your own meals. We even have a DISHWASHER! The island has countless restaurant options just a short drive away, but there are also 3 convenient oceanfront restaurants that are a short walk down the beach. Mim's Seaside Bistro is located on the property and is more of an upscale dining experience open just for dinner. IGGIE'S beach bar is just 100 yards down the beach and every night they are sure to please with various live entertainment. You will also find The Lobster Grill, a little further down at Bolongo Beach Resort. I personally love going there for breakfast ...there's always a table oceanside. Also located at the resort are a PADI certified dive shop, water sports rentals, spa services and daily catamaran tours. Bolongo Bay has fantastic snorkeling right here without having to travel anywhere.

The condo in total is roughly 1100 square feet and has a great layout with each bedroom having its own full bathroom with upgraded shower heads and great water pressure. The bathrooms can be utilized without having to go through the bedrooms, which is a great privacy feature. Both bedrooms have A/C units with the living area having one as well. We have a high quality queen size Aerobed that can be set up in the living room to accommodate an additional 2 guests as needed, for a total of 6 guests total. The main living area, kitchen and master bedroom all have gorgeous views of the pool deck and ocean. Sitting on the huge patio listening to the waves just never gets old. Since the patio faces southeast, it gets shade at noon, so it is ideal temperature all afternoon long. The choices for nightlife on the island are many, but if you prefer staying in to rest for your next day, we have over 120 cable channels plus a WI-FI DVD player to stream movies and shows with any subscriptions you may have. We have an active Netflix account to entertain you at the condo for those lazy night in.

Our front door is the most convenient in proximity to the parking area and the laundry room is less than 10 steps from our door as well.

Our unit is one of the most nicely appointed you will find in all of the Caribbean. We take great pride on having top quality mattresses and linens, ensuring a great NIGHT of rest, for the best vacation DAYS. We provide beach towels, beach chairs, snorkel equipment, beach toys, coolers, Bluetooth radio and much more. Most everything has been just newly replaced so it is all in great condition. This is our vacation home and we like things right. We spend 5-8 weeks per year here ourselves.

The condo's location on the island is ideal. You will be less than a 15 minute drive from both of the primary towns on the island. Charlotte Amalie offers up a generous amount of culture with its abundance of historical buildings, shopping, restaurants and nightlife. Whatever it is you are looking for, you are sure to find it in Charlotte Amalie.
The lively yachting hub of Red Hook is just a 10 minute drive east. This quaint little town will make you want visit the island again and again. You will find both locals and tourists enjoying everything from a great cocktail to a café latte. Red Hook is also the best place to take the ferry to St. John and the British Virgin Islands, which are just FABULOUS!
I have so much more to tell you and would love the chance to speak more in depth about the many places I haven't mentioned. Please feel free to call me anytime, I am here to help you the best I can.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Air conditioning
Outdoor Space
Ocean view
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
This condo is the absolute perfect family vacation
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Events

Events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking in the unit. Smoking on patio only.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events are allowed on site
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadbolt lock
Property # 905751

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

St. Thomas

Located in St. Thomas, this condo is on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Bolongo Bay and Sapphire Beach. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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St Thomas

What's nearby

  • Bolongo Bay - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Frenchman's Bay - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Sapphire Beach - 10 min drive - 7.9 km
  • Magens Bay Beach - 13 min drive - 8.6 km
  • Coki Point Beach - 14 min drive - 7.1 km

Getting around

  • St. Thomas (SPB-St. Thomas Seaplane Base) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Paradise Point - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Shorebird - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Wendy’s - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Salt Shack - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Delly Deck - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does READ MY REVIEWS! Vacation in style right on the ocean ABSOLUTELY THE BEST! have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is READ MY REVIEWS! Vacation in style right on the ocean ABSOLUTELY THE BEST! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at READ MY REVIEWS! Vacation in style right on the ocean ABSOLUTELY THE BEST!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at READ MY REVIEWS! Vacation in style right on the ocean ABSOLUTELY THE BEST!?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is READ MY REVIEWS! Vacation in style right on the ocean ABSOLUTELY THE BEST! located?

Nestled on the beach, this St. Thomas condo building is within 3 mi (5 km) of Bolongo Bay, Bluebeards Beach, and Morningstar Beach. Frenchman's Bay and Havensight Mall are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 52 out of 58 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 58 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nancy G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great time at the condo! The pool and ocean views each morning and evening were fantastic! Mike provided everything for a comfortable stay. Highly recommend a walk down the waterfront to Iggie’s… you won’t be disappointed!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome place to stay. Views were amazing. Pool was right there and close by restaurants you can walk too were fantastic. Condo was clean and had everything we needed. thank you Mike we had a great time. We will be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katherine Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Super clean and safe, walking distance to restaurant/bar, Iggies. Would stay here again ! Mike was super nice and informative.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Pool area was fantastic. With it being the slow season we almost always had the entire area to ourselves. There were lots of visits from little lizards and not so little iguanas! Really enjoyed early morning and late evening swims every day.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Communication with owner was immediate and easy. He provided in-depth information about the island and shared a clean, comfortable property with us. Property conveniently located by restaurants and convenience/grocery store. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carmen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked the fully stocked kitchen and pool and beach supplies provided. The biggest plus is the view of the sea; just gorgeous!!!!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gayle O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great time and location.

We enjoyed the pool and our condo. Loved the restaurants and ease of location.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely view of the pool and the bay. The owner was very accommodating. The two restaurants within walking distance both on the property and at the resort next door were convenient and had good food.

Overall a lovely stay.
Stayed 13 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michele

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great place to stay! It’s has everything you need and more. The views are amazing to wake up to each morning.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sherin L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful View

This condo is in an ideal location. Close to the pool, but private. Friendly people and good restaurants nearby. The owner was great to deal with and provided an itinerary of things to do. We all enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

LOOK NO FURTHER! THIS IS THE PLACE!

From the amazing view to the updated, clean space to the treasure trove of information the host gives on things to do and see on St. Thomas and St. John, THIS is the place you want to stay! The pool is literally right outside the back door with the ocean and a nice beach to relax on and enjoy the sounds of the waves rolling. The condo was so fresh and clean! Owners gave us a ton of ideas of activities to do with our teens and some awesome restaurants to try. We will definitely return!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

TAMMY H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful

Perfect location Great atmosphere Wonderful condo
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Pre Christmas Scuba Trip

On short notice we put together an awesome scuba trip which was based on our beautiful stay at Watergate Villas. The information packet was very helpful. The best beaches were Coki and Magens. We dove with Aqua Marine out of Redhook.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gina C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Couldn’t have been more pleased

From the initial contact to leaving the condo, it was great. Mike responds very quickly and is easy to deal with. He has written up a whole guide to the condo and island that is super helpful. The property is as described and more. The kitchen has all the cooking implements and dishes you might want. Bathrooms were plenty large with hot showers and good water pressure. The code for the door was convenient since we all came and went at different times. The pool outside the patio was lovely, perfect temp and never too loud. A/C works great. Couches and chairs were cushy. Loved it all and hated to leave.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
As a last minute stay, we couldn’t have been happier. Everything we needed was right here. Two restaurants, pool, relaxing, peaceful with waves crashing right outside the door. Communication was quick, easy Can’t wait to return!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great 2 bedroom rental

Communication with the renter was phenomenal! Mike had advice or an answer for everything! Place was clean, had everything we needed and was in a great central location for what we wanted to do. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elaine M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Pool side fun

The Lovely poolside condo was backed up by the hum of the ocean. It was a peaceful, restorative stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shernile B., Orlando, FL

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Stay!

We had a wonderful time on Bolongo Bay. Actually met Mike the host and he's an awesome dude! Place was clean and the unit was quiet. Upclose parking and a beautiful ocean view. Going back in the near future.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

George

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
This 2 bedroom condo was absolutely perfect! Its location is unparalleled! what a great value. Try and find a hotel thats evan close to having all the amenities.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This property was the best. The location was outstanding and the grounds were kept up. Of course it also helped that it was right on the Bolongo Bay. The unit we were in was clean, beds comfortable and the bathrooms were updated and clean (I pay particular attention to bathrooms) Mike is a great host and communicates very well. We felt veryl safe and there was someone there just checking things out. We will go there again. Only great things to say. It wlas beautiful. We were there May 10 to 16, 2025 Property is close to Red Hook. FYI If you buy groceries at the big stores, you may need to purchase a membership. Thank you Mike for making our vacation wonderful.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dennis

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Mike was in constant communication with us and went the extra mile to insure we had a great time. He was amazing.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Denice D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

STT Family and Friends trip

We enjoyed this special place. The condo is next to the pool (we were often the only ones there) and steps away from the ocean. What a view! We enjoyed our coffee on the porch each morning. Later in the day, we walked to a few restaurants and we enjoyed our meals at each of the restaurants. Our host was very informative and was available when we had questions. We would definitely stay here again. It was a quiet, relaxing environment.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Liked: Amenities
Mike was an exceptional host. He stayed in constant contact calling & sending a 14 page pdf prior to our trip with recommendations on restaurants, shopping & excursions that made our trip so much easier. He stayed in contact up to the day of our departure. We highly recommend booking with him.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect place to stay in St. Thomas

In searching for a place for me, my husband and 2 of our sons (21 and 17) to spend our vacation in St. Thomas, I came across this place. It was exactly what we needed for space, with one of the bedrooms allowing for the bed to be a king or two twin beds. It is exactly as the pictures show. The property was very clean and a perfect central location. The only thing between the unit and the ocean is the pool, which I found to be rare for what I was looking for in a property. Mike was extremely easy to get in touch with both before our stay and during our stay. He provides a great "handbook" that gives really good information on the area. It helped immensely in planning what places to visit and good suggestions on where to eat.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, communication
Has a beautiful view of pool and ocean with gorgeous sunrises, on lowest floor with open porch right beside pool for better or worse, plenty of iguanas - do not feed them. Condo complex has bright lights at night obscuring views of stars and sky. Good beach equipment on hand to use. Property manager very responsive with lots of helpful info and tips.
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2024

About the host

Hosted by Mike Holzberger

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We are the Holzberger family from Milwaukee WI. We have been traveling to the Caribbean for over 25 years and have seen it all. We were thrilled to be able to purchase this condo in 2016 and are excited to share our island knowledge with you. We are even more excited to have a place to escape the cold Wisconsin winters. The US Virgin Islands are the islands to be on with the comforts of home yet all the uniqueness of a tropical island!!! We know what to do and where to go from the USVI to the BVI and want to share our knowledge with you to make your vacation better. We are never too busy to take your call and help you plan the perfect day trip, beach excursion or dinner out on the island. Your satisfaction as our guest is our NUMBER ONE goal!

Why they chose this property

Location Location Location.....This property's perfect south shore location has the privacy of being off the main road, but is still close to everything. Drive 12 minutes west and you are in Charlotte Amalie, the island's main town, rich in history and unique historical buildings as well as the shopping mecca of the Caribbean. Drive 10 minutes east and you are in Red Hook, St Thomas' yachting hub and departure point for the ferries to St John and the BVI. Drive 8 minutes north to the Tutu Mall area and you have all the conveniences of home...Walgreens, Home Depot, Kmart, grocery stores, warehouse club, banks and much much more!

What makes this property unique

This property's unique proximity to the water is what makes it special. This property is one of the closest to the water anywhere in the Caribbean. Our unit is directly adjacent to the pool just 10 steps from your patio and 30 steps to the sand. There are not many rental condos that you can HEAR the ocean waves from your patio...you will here! And with our southeast facing shaded patio you will want to hang out and listen to the waves all afternoon. We just completed many upgrades in Nov 2016 including new bedding with premium sheets and mattresses, new paint, new electrical outlets, new shower heads with great water pressure.

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