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2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 492.9 sq m

Popular amenities

Washer

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Dryer

Free WiFi

Check-in time

3:00 PM

Check-out time

11:00 AM

Explore the area

St. Thomas, USVI

Secret Harbour Beach1 min walk
Secret Harbor17 min walk
Sapphire Beach15 min drive
St. Thomas (STT-Cyril E. King)30 min drive

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10/10 Excellent

The condo worked perfect for our trip. We had 2 couples. There are two nice bedrooms and two full bathrooms. The patio h...

Rhonda G.

Mar 11, 2024

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Dining Area

About this property

Cowpet Bay West Villa - Beachfront Villa with Breathtaking Views

On the southeastern end of St. Thomas, lies the private beach of Cowpet Bay. Our villa is surrounded by lush tropical plantings and has an expansive view of the surrounding sapphire seas and neighboring islands. Happily, our property has a generator that keeps our lights and systems running when St. Thomas' power falters.

Whether you are looking for an intimate island hideaway or a well-situated home base from which to go forth on adventures and exotic explorations, our Cowpet villa is for you. Cowpet's beach offers swimming, snorkeling, sunfish rentals, and kayaking. Chairs and chaise lounges are provided, along with plenty of sun or shade under the palm trees lining the beach.

Our newly renovated villa is spacious for a couple, roomy for two couples, or well suited for a family of four. The view is sensational! A seaside gallery provides an open-air covered balcony with both outdoor dining and comfortable seating from which to gaze out to the scattered islands of St. James, St. John, and Tortola. The British Islands are our neighbors and water taxi services, rental boats, or ferries can easily transport you to their nearby shores.

Cowpet Bay is conveniently located within walking distance to the Caribbean Fish Market, an open-air restaurant on the beach serving dinner nightly and Sunday Brunch and to Sangria's beach cafe, serving breakfast, lunch and pizza from 6pm-8pm. The elegant resort hotel, The Ritz Carlton, is also within walking distance. Dining reservations can be made for restaurants at the Ritz Carlton. The nearby town of Red Hook is minutes away by car where fishing charters, boat rentals, restaurants, bars, and markets provide access to every amenity. Catch the local ferry departing from the Red Hook dock for a day or evening of fun on St. John.

In downtown St. Thomas, the town of Charlotte Amalie located along the waterfront, provides exciting shopping where duty-free status affords remarkable pricing for bargain hunters of the finest names in jewelry, watches, cameras, clothing, and more.

We know you will enjoy your island vacation in our spectacular seaside villa.

Keywords: Villa, Oceanfront, Beach front, Cowpet Bay, Cowpet Bay West, East-end, Red Hook

Property manager

Carla Garcia-Harrell

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Sea view

Pool

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Pack and play provided

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

You are responsible for maintaining the premises in a neat, sanitary condition. Lock the door upon departure; leave the key under the front mat.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.

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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

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 that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

St. Thomas

Located in St. Thomas, this villa is on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Virgin Islands National Park and Sapphire Beach. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

St. Thomas, USVI

What's nearby

Secret Harbour Beach - 1 min walk
Cowpet Bay - 1 min walk
Secret Harbor - 17 min walk
Smith Bay Beach - 9 min drive
Sapphire Beach - 15 min drive

Getting around

St. Thomas (SPB-St. Thomas Seaplane Base) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

‪Sunset Grille @ Secret Harbour Beach Resort - ‬17 min walk
‪Sapphire Beach Bar - ‬6 min drive
‪The Tap & Still - ‬4 min drive
‪An Hour Late - ‬6 min drive
‪Tarpon’s Table - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cowpet Bay West Villa - Beachfront Villa with Breathtaking Views pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Cowpet Bay West Villa - Beachfront Villa with Breathtaking Views?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cowpet Bay West Villa - Beachfront Villa with Breathtaking Views?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Cowpet Bay West Villa - Beachfront Villa with Breathtaking Views located?

Nestled on the beach, this St. Thomas villa is steps away from Secret Harbour Beach, Beverhout Point and Cowpet Bay. American Yacht Harbor and Cabrita Point are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda G.

11 Mar 2024

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

Cowpet Bay West Villa

The condo worked perfect for our trip. We had 2 couples. There are two nice bedrooms and two full bathrooms. The patio had a beautiful view. The beach was very nice and quiet. Plenty of chairs for everyone. Location was great. There are a few steps to climb to get to the beach but this is not something that would change my decision to stay here. It’s a great place to stay.

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Monica W.

18 Jun 2023

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

Great location

If you want to visit the ST. Thomas Yacht club, definitely stay here. Short walk to the basin, and lovely beach to play at. Owners are the best!

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura N.

28 Jul 2022

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Paradise

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and found the property very nice. We had all we needed at the condo and we’re a very short cab ride into Red Hook. The view was amazing!

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kyle Z.

18 Jul 2022

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

Lovely condo with an amazing view

Our family of 4 felt right at home in this lovely and clean condo. Plenty of space for us all. Great location. Great view. Everything we could ask for. Would definitely stay here again!

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Victor V.

3 Jul 2022

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

St Thomas vacation

Ocean view from the balcony was awesome. We slept with the balcony doors open. The breeze and sound of the ocean made for very restful and relaxing sleep. Great location - very conveniently located to Red Hook for excursions over to St. John where we took in carnival, Trunk Bay Beach (fantastic!) and Maho Bay Beach. The beach proximate to the property is cool, with an adjacent beachfront eatery with great breakfast, but definitely enjoyed Lindbergh Bay Beach (so much fun!) and Magens Bay Beach. There were wonderful places we ate like Greengo’s, but the best was a locals spot named Brook’s Bar & Restaurant on Magens Road. Great overall experience!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ricardo G.

23 Jun 2022

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

What a View

Great apartment that makes you only look out at the view. Checkin was very easy, great to stay if you are going to be at the St. Thomas Yacht Club. Beach is at the begining of the complex.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sue P.

10 Jun 2022

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Beautiful view

Excellent, clean, better than expected. Loved the condo, easy to get to store, ferry, resturant right on the beach a 5 minute walk. Would stay there again!

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

William W.

30 Apr 2022

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Spacious Condo with Beautiful Views

Communication with the owner was great, and check-in/check-out was extremely easy. The condo is in Cowpet Bay, which is a perfect location for quick access to Red Hook restaurants and the ferry, Compass Point Marina for boat charters, and the beautiful beaches on the north side of the island, including Lynquist and Magen's Bay. The unit has two good sized bedrooms and two full bathrooms, a stocked galley kitchen, and a spacious balcony, on which we had breakfast each morning, looking out over the ocean. For a quick bite without driving, the Caribbean Fish Market is down at the beach. Overall, we had a great trip and this property was a great home base. (The permanent neighbor downstairs is very nice and friendly too, which is a plus.)

Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Theodore K.

22 Apr 2022

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Chill beach side vaca

Great location. Well laid out condo with killer views. A bit of a walk down to the beach but that’s what allows for the views. Kids loved it and the beach is not too rough and most importantly not too crowded!

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ting P.

30 Dec 2021

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

Great view!

The condo is at a great location with a wonderful ocean view. The sun shines onto the balcony in the morning and are in the shades for the rest of day overlookinging the beautiful bay. The beach is right down the stairs in the same area. It is very convenient. There is a great restaurant (caribbean fish market) right downstairs as well. You can also rent boating equipment at the beach, so it was great for the children and family. The communication was simple and straight forward. The house has plenty rooms for everyone. We did not know about the sun bugs here, they are quite aggressive, so spraying bug spray is a must. We would come back anytime.

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Basil P.

23 Dec 2021

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Awesome location! Clean!

Well equipped, clean, comfortable! Thank you!

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Whitney G.

14 Dec 2021

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A Wonderful Week

A wonderful week with everything we could have possibly wanted or needed with the most beautiful view for our family. Wonderful location and glorious host!

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Andrew C.

27 Aug 2021

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Wonderful Vacation

We came in for a wedding over at the Ritz and had a fantastic experience at this property. Carla was very attentive and even assisted with an extra night’s stay due to the tropical storm. Beach was nearby with a couple great restaurants. 10/10 stay.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mike D.

23 Aug 2021

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Amazing view and location

This condo is in a great location and has an amazing beach. Snorkeling off the beach is some of the best in St. Thomas. The views from the patio were incredible. The restaurants in walking distance (Caribbean fish market and sangrias) were also really good. The condo is a nice lay out for 2 couples or a family of four. It has most of everything you could need. The furniture is a bit dated but we honestly weren’t using it much since we were out all day. I will say the walk down to beach and pool can be difficult if you are over 65 years old. I would definitely stay here again. Thanks for the great place and service Carla!,,

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Connie M.

29 Jul 2021

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Great place to stay

The property is located in a plush garden setting with trees and flowers all around. It is easy to find and is a short distance to Red Hook, with grocery stores, shops, restaurants, and gas stations nearby. It has a great view of the harbor and is a short walk down past villas to the beach. There are free chairs on the beach for use by resort guests and renters of the villas. The place is stocked well and feels homey, with just about anything you might need: books, cards, games, DVDs, kitchen utensils, plastic containers, sandwich bags, beach towels, beach bag, a cooler, sunscreen, insect repellant and first aid. Marcella, the housekeeper, came one day to check on us, see if we wanted services and if we needed anything. No problems really -no electricity outages or water problems. The two separate bathrooms with the bedrooms were nice and the place was a good size for 4 people. The balcony, also, was super nice with a table and plenty of chairs. Overall a great stay in St. Thomas!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Bob L., Dallas Texas

20 Jul 2021

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Fantastic Location and Great Beaches July 12-19 2021

The view from the balcony is incredible, spent hours watching the sail boats and birds in the AM. Large Bed rooms ! The location is great: 5 min drive to Redhook, and our best restaurant was the Easterly in Redhook. The Twisted Cork was also great but a 30 min drive when we went back to town for shopping. Sunset Grill and Caribbean Fill Market 5 min drives also very good , excellent service and seafood. Beach access was fantastic as Megans Bay, Coki Beach and Sapphire beach are all short 10-15 min drives. The Ferry ride to St Johns is a 7 min drive ( Trunk Bay ) . Local beach is very easy to get to, just walk down or drive down and park in Guest Parking slots they were always open and pick any chair or lounger you want in the sun or the shade of the palm trees. Carla was great Host , we will be back for sure !! Miss it already ! Bob L

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Marla M.

12 Jul 2021

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Good location

Good location, very close to Red Hook for restaurants, shops. Unit was very clean, could be updated but overall a reasonable place to stay. Lots of steps, to car and to beach. Beautiful view.

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Cambrey R.

26 Jun 2021

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Beautiful St. Thomas

Wonderful condo just steps from the Yacht Club. Everything was as described. We would book here again.

Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Debra C., Binghamton USA

24 Jun 2021

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Lovely St. Thomas

The property is beautiful and the views are spectacular! Carla was easily reachable before we arrived. The unit had everything we needed. Close proximity to restaurants. The beach was great; chairs were available. Parking was great. We’re actually heading back in November we loved it so much!

Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

susan b.

3 Nov 2020

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

Great getaway spot

The location of this condo is fantastic and it has one of the best views in the Caribbean. The condo is spacious and comfy and the deck is perfect for Happy Hour! Owners Carla and Mike were super responsive on everything.

Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jackie M.

5 Jan 2020

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Great way to spend the holidays!

This VRBO unit was impeccable clean and fully stocked with all items we might need. The beds & linens were top notch, and Carla even provided nice extras like a cooler & noodles for swimming. The location was excellent, right on the water overlooking Cowpet Bay and only steps from a lovely quiet beach, as well as affording easy access to Red Hook. The owner did an excellent job of communicating with us before, during and after our visit. We had one issue with the washing machine which was addressed & fixed before we even got back to the condo by the end of the day! The housekeeping services that were offered were also a nice touch. We hope to be back next year at some point!

Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Peggy J.

16 Aug 2019

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Home Away From Home

Our stay was wonderful and the view was awesome. The early morning and late evening chats on the deck were priceless. It was like “home away from home”, but without the noise and daily must do lists. Rev. Peggy Jackson-Jobe

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

17 Jun 2019

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Great view.

Would highly recommend staying here.

Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

David M., New Hampshire

4 Jan 2019

We had a great stay in St Thomas!!!

We enjoyed our stay at this condo very much. The owner made it easy to rent and instructions were given ahead of our arrival on how to get in the condo. The two bedrooms were quite spacious and comfortable. Everything that you needed was provided such as plenty of beach towels to kitchen supplies. We didn’t do any cooking but it looked like the kitchen was well equipped with what you would need. The best space was the balcony which was a good size with five chairs as well as a table and chairs. We spent a lot of time there just looking out at the fantastic view of St John and some other islands as well as having our breakfast outside every morning. The beach is small but there were always plenty of chairs available in the sun or shade. There is a lot of coral in the water so water sandals are helpful. We enjoyed going to Megan’s bay as well as taking the ferry over to St Johns for the day to swim at Trunk Bay which is also a beautiful beach. Lots of good restaurants in Red Hook which is a short drive away. The roads are narrow and quite hilly and you have to drive on the left side of the road but you really need to rent a car unless you want to rely on taxis. We were supposed to go to St Thomas last Christmas but due to the hurricanes we had to cancel our plans. We decided to return this year. You could see a small amount of damage still around the island but most stores and restaurants have reopened and all of the foliage has grown back on the trees and plants so you don’t have to worry at all. Most store clerks and restaurants have said that there business hasn’t returned to pre hurricane levels so I am sure the island would appreciate your business!

Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2018

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Robert R., Saint Petersburg, Florida

24 Jun 2016

Cowpet Bay West Condo

We loved our stay in Carla's beautiful condo. The beds were super comfortable and the furnishings were great. Loved the architectural details of the building with the arched doors and the big solid bedroom doors. The balcony was super big with the best view. We had a wonderful dinner on the balcony one evening. Did not get to use the bbq grill but would have loved to grill out if we had the time. Marcella the housekeeper was very friendly and accomodating as well. The restaurants in the complex were awesome. The grocery store in Redhook had everything you could want probably twice the cost of the US though. There was another food store west on 32 heading to the airport that I heard was less expensive. The grounds were beautiful the only drawback is they don't have privileges to the pool at the Elysian although our sister was staying there so we piggybacked into the pool with her key. Great pool bar and the bartender David was very informative. The ferry to St John was convenient and well worth the price to visit the island. We took the car ferry and the only caveat is returning you may have to wait since the ferry gets busy at around 4 pm. Would highly recommend Carla's condo and she was very responsive by email if we had any questions, we would love to return if we have the opportunity.

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2016

About the host

Hosted by Carla Garcia-Harrell

We love coming to St. Thomas for a bit of down time of fun, sun and relaxation. In addition to our own fabulous beach, our favorite places include near-by Lindquist Bay, a day at Magens Bay, the beautiful beaches in St. John and a fun-filled day of island hopping and snorkeling by boat which can be chartered by the half or full-day.

Why they chose this property

Our family has owned our place in St. Thomas since its construction in the late 1960s. Three generations have enjoyed our home away from home.

What makes this property unique

Cowpet Bay offers a beautiful beach with chairs and chaise lounges provided along with plenty of shade under graceful palm and grape trees. You'll also find full restaurant service either at the casual Sangria's restaurant or fine dining and brunch at the Carribean Fish Market. A beach bar provides daytime refreshments, as well. Red Hook is a few minutes' drive away for more dining and shopping options. The ferry service to St. John is located at Red Hook making for an easy trip either via passenger or car ferry. For more information on ferry schedules please visit www.vinow.com