10/10 Excellent
Patricia W.
19 Feb 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Patricia W.
Stayed 28 nights in Jan 2026
Condo
Steps to the Sand, 3 Pools, 2 Fine Restaurants, a Great Beach
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Reviews
9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6980 sq ft
Popular amenities
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
2 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Bathroom 2
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
About this property
Steps to the Sand, 3 Pools, 2 Fine Restaurants, a Great Beach
Welcome to Paradise! Location? This is IT! Our 2 BR/2 BA condo is literally steps from the Caribbean Sea on beautiful, family-friendly, relaxed Bolongo Bay. When we are on-island, this is our home and we are certain that you will enjoy the many 'extras' we make available to you: 300-count organic cotton sheets, air sanitizers, eco-friendly toiletries, plush over-sized beach towels...we want our guests to be as comfortable as we like to be.
The Master Bath has a beautiful, over-sized walk-in shower. The second bathroom provides a tub/shower combo - perfect for a bubble bath! The Master Bedroom is beautifully appointed with a king-sized bed, and features sliders which open up to the glorious Caribbean Sea.
The second bedroom can be arranged as 2 twin beds or one king - you choose. The fully equipped kitchen and tropical Living Area open onto a 30' balcony...perfect for dining al fresco, or cocktails. Three pools, three restaurants, a PADI dive shop, and water sports...enjoy!
Welcome to Paradise in the US Virgin Islands!
The Caribbean brings to mind balmy breezes, crystal blue water, swaying palms, sandy beaches - effortless relaxation. Many people imagine it as the location sung about in 'Margaritaville'...'boat drinks', endless sunshine, secluded harbors.
Johnny Depp fans seek locales once frequented by the Pirates of the Caribbean. Whatever your imagination conjures up as you consider the Caribbean, be assured that you will find it here, on the multi-faceted island of St. Thomas in the United States Virgin Islands. Pirates?
The islands' capital, Charlotte Amalie, still has alleyways pirates roamed. Today they are home to exquisite duty-free shops and charming restaurants - but it is easy to envision Capt. Jack Sparrow here.
Margaritaville has been referred to as 'a state of mind'. If a swim-up beach bar, golfing above the sea, or lounging in a hammock while sipping a cold one is your Margaritaville - St. Thomas provides. We invite you to visit our tropical Paradise on Bolongo Bay.
Down by the Bay...
Our 2BR/2BA suite is located at Watergate Villas East on Bolongo Bay. This location affords so many advantages! The bay is beautiful and has a large sandy beach - great for families. In the suite you will find plenty of beach 'toys' suitable for adults and children, guaranteeing fun in the sun and the sea. Sunfish, paddle boats, float mats, kayaks and swim vests can be rented at the bayside Beach Hut.
The onsite PADI dive shop and dive boat allows you to explore the undersea world w/o leaving 'home'. You will be staying steps from the sand, and our onsite Caribbean restaurant, Mim's Seaside Bistro. A short walk along the shore brings you to one of the 'Caribbean's Best Beach Bars' - Iggie's!
Their casual menus, weekly Caribbean Night Celebration (fire eater! glass walker!) and All-You-Can-Eat Crab Nights make them popular with visitors and local families. A bit further is the Lobster Grille, all day service and elegant seaside dining. Bolongo Bay has something for everyone!
Your place in Paradise...
Step in to your non-smoking Paradise and immediately relax! The air is refreshing (UV air sanitizer). Walk through the tropical Living Area, open the slider and step onto your 30' long balcony. To the left? Bolongo Bay Beach and your oceanfront pool, turn right towards the vast Caribbean.
Inside, down the hall is your Master Suite and a beautiful king bed. Open the slider, lie down for a moment and allow the trade winds to caress you. This is Island Life - surrounded by artwork created by local artists, dark wood furnishings with tropical finesse, and a wall of glass with the turquoise sea beyond. Welcome to Paradise!
As your travel companions settle in to the large second bedroom, take a look around your bathroom - thick cotton towels, organic toiletries, your walk-in tile shower. The Guest Bath is equally lovely, the vanity area spacious and bright. The hall closet reveals chairs, coolers, towels and toys. You find your swimsuit and walk to the beach. Unpacking can wait!
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The Master Bath has a beautiful, over-sized walk-in shower. The second bathroom provides a tub/shower combo - perfect for a bubble bath! The Master Bedroom is beautifully appointed with a king-sized bed, and features sliders which open up to the glorious Caribbean Sea.
The second bedroom can be arranged as 2 twin beds or one king - you choose. The fully equipped kitchen and tropical Living Area open onto a 30' balcony...perfect for dining al fresco, or cocktails. Three pools, three restaurants, a PADI dive shop, and water sports...enjoy!
Welcome to Paradise in the US Virgin Islands!
The Caribbean brings to mind balmy breezes, crystal blue water, swaying palms, sandy beaches - effortless relaxation. Many people imagine it as the location sung about in 'Margaritaville'...'boat drinks', endless sunshine, secluded harbors.
Johnny Depp fans seek locales once frequented by the Pirates of the Caribbean. Whatever your imagination conjures up as you consider the Caribbean, be assured that you will find it here, on the multi-faceted island of St. Thomas in the United States Virgin Islands. Pirates?
The islands' capital, Charlotte Amalie, still has alleyways pirates roamed. Today they are home to exquisite duty-free shops and charming restaurants - but it is easy to envision Capt. Jack Sparrow here.
Margaritaville has been referred to as 'a state of mind'. If a swim-up beach bar, golfing above the sea, or lounging in a hammock while sipping a cold one is your Margaritaville - St. Thomas provides. We invite you to visit our tropical Paradise on Bolongo Bay.
Down by the Bay...
Our 2BR/2BA suite is located at Watergate Villas East on Bolongo Bay. This location affords so many advantages! The bay is beautiful and has a large sandy beach - great for families. In the suite you will find plenty of beach 'toys' suitable for adults and children, guaranteeing fun in the sun and the sea. Sunfish, paddle boats, float mats, kayaks and swim vests can be rented at the bayside Beach Hut.
The onsite PADI dive shop and dive boat allows you to explore the undersea world w/o leaving 'home'. You will be staying steps from the sand, and our onsite Caribbean restaurant, Mim's Seaside Bistro. A short walk along the shore brings you to one of the 'Caribbean's Best Beach Bars' - Iggie's!
Their casual menus, weekly Caribbean Night Celebration (fire eater! glass walker!) and All-You-Can-Eat Crab Nights make them popular with visitors and local families. A bit further is the Lobster Grille, all day service and elegant seaside dining. Bolongo Bay has something for everyone!
Your place in Paradise...
Step in to your non-smoking Paradise and immediately relax! The air is refreshing (UV air sanitizer). Walk through the tropical Living Area, open the slider and step onto your 30' long balcony. To the left? Bolongo Bay Beach and your oceanfront pool, turn right towards the vast Caribbean.
Inside, down the hall is your Master Suite and a beautiful king bed. Open the slider, lie down for a moment and allow the trade winds to caress you. This is Island Life - surrounded by artwork created by local artists, dark wood furnishings with tropical finesse, and a wall of glass with the turquoise sea beyond. Welcome to Paradise!
As your travel companions settle in to the large second bedroom, take a look around your bathroom - thick cotton towels, organic toiletries, your walk-in tile shower. The Guest Bath is equally lovely, the vanity area spacious and bright. The hall closet reveals chairs, coolers, towels and toys. You find your swimsuit and walk to the beach. Unpacking can wait!
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9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (60 reviews)
House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
This is an exclusively Non-smoking unit.
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
About the area
St. Thomas
Located in St. Thomas, this condo is by the ocean. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Bolongo Bay and Sapphire Beach. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing, kayaking and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails.
Estate Bolongo, St. Thomas
What's nearby
- Bolongo Bay - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
- Frenchman's Bay - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
- Sapphire Beach - 11 min drive - 8.2 km
- Magens Bay Beach - 14 min drive - 8.9 km
- Coki Point Beach - 14 min drive - 7.4 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Shorebird - 6 min drive
- The Tap & Still - 7 min drive
- Stir It Up - 7 min drive
- Paradise Point - 9 min drive
- Wendy’s - 7 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
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9.8/10
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10/10
Communication
9.4/10
Location
9.4/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Kathie G.
21 Jan 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Kathie G.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026
8/10 Good
Jean L.
16 Jan 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Jean L.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2026
10/10 Excellent
Sotheary J.
29 Aug 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sotheary J.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Matthew P.
8 Sept 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Matthew P.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Lisa N.
31 Jul 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lisa N.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Stone House f.
28 Apr 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place close to everything
Stone House f.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
8/10 Good
James P.
28 Jul 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Enjoyed ourselves for 13 days
James P.
Stayed 12 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Bobbie H.
16 Jun 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Bobbie H.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Rene T.
9 Feb 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to hear the waves all night!
Rene T.
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2025
10/10 Excellent
Cecil J.
13 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Heavenly Slice of Paradise
Cecil J.
Stayed 13 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Hans S.
24 Feb 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Birthday
Hans S.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025
8/10 Good
zuraima t.
11 Jun 2022
Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a good location the view was awesome we enjoyed snorkeling and fishing and exploring around.
zuraima t.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
6/10 Okay
Deborah S.
26 Jan 2025
Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Beautiful view from balcony. Pool was nice. Beach pretty but not very user friendly.
Deborah S.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025
10/10 Excellent
Rick M.
15 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property in a convenient location
Rick M.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Brendan S.
22 Dec 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family vacation
Brendan S.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023
10/10 Excellent
Melissa L.
10 Jan 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent location
Melissa L.
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2024
10/10 Excellent
Lisa S.
20 Feb 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Rental
Lisa S.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023
8/10 Good
Michaele G.
10 Jan 2023
Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Breathtaking Views!
Michaele G.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2023
8/10 Good
stephanie g.
15 Mar 2023
Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Great location, great pool
stephanie g.
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2023
10/10 Excellent
Holly L.
2 Apr 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Stay
Holly L.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023
8/10 Good
Margaret M.
22 Apr 2023
Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spring break
Margaret M.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023
10/10 Excellent
Penny T.
29 Nov 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
First visit to Saint Thomas
Penny T.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2019
10/10 Excellent
Torie R.
5 Jan 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great vacation
Torie R.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2022
10/10 Excellent
Julia T.
1 Jan 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Repeat guests
Julia T.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2021
About the host
Your host
About us: We come from very different backgrounds...the Connecticut boy who discovered a love of fishing, and the San Diego girl who longed for the warmth of the sun on the sand, a real ocean and definite "Changes in Latitudes"...without the congestion and pollution. After years spent cruising to nearly every Caribbean port, Paradise has become our family's island home (much to our two daughters' delight!). Joe is in charge of the mechanical improvements (the new security-code lock, new entry area, etc.), Sue oversees the interior upgrades, creating an allergen-free environment. Daughters Arden and Olivia remind us that the new beach towels, chairs, and coolers were purchased for a reason; that there are fish awaiting our dog biscuits just outside; and that we need to take advantage of this "One Particular Harbour" as often as possible!
Why they chose this property
Sue's initial plan was to find a place to purchase on St. John - the beaches are so beautiful! So, she rented a car and drove from Cruz Bay to Coral Bay - on the curviest, narrowest road she had ever driven on - and decided then and there that St. John would be the perfect place for a day trip from her island home on St. Thomas! But, where on St. Thomas? Time for research! She brought her pals Peggy (real estate agent) and Wendy (the voice of reason) to the island, leaving Joe at home. We visited nearly every beach and the surrounding properties - very serious work! The perfect place would have a beach hut, clean sand, a place to get food, a beach bar, a safe place for children to swim, and a welcoming "feel" to it. After much exploration and evaluation we decided that our Home Base for our research - Bolongo Bay - was the best place to be! The Offer to Purchase was signed while wearing bathing suits on the sand...Paradise!
What makes this property unique
After seeing many vacation properties, this was the one that caused us to pause and say "This is IT!". The non-stop views; the gentle breeze coming into the Living Area, Kitchen, and the Master Bedroom; and the glorious Caribbean right outside - a fantastic location! This particular condo is so beautifully appointed and, at the same time, extremely comfortable...a casual elegance with a tropical vibe. We have added a few touches to create an allergen-free environment so that the molds and mildew that are prevalent in the tropics won't grow here. The 100% cotton bedding (organic, if you wish), plush cotton towels, and large variety of pillows transport you to a level of comfort not often experienced in "rental units"...because this is not a rental property. This is our island home and we welcome you to share it when we are not on-island. Enjoy!
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