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3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8
Popular amenities
Ocean view
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free Wi-Fi
Explore the area
Christiansted, VI
Salt River Bay National Historical Park
Place, Salt River Bay National Historical Park
4 min walk
beach near Salt River
Place, beach near Salt River
7 min walk
Cane Bay
Place, Cane Bay
15 min drive
Christiansted (STX-Henry E. Rohlsen)
Airport, Christiansted (STX-Henry E. Rohlsen)
25 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)
Bedroom 1
2 Single Beds
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 3
1 Queen Bed
Upstairs Loft
1 Double Futon
3 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet
Bathroom 2
Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 3
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Spaces
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Dining area
About this property
Oceanfront, "Family Tides" at Gentle Winds
Welcome to "Family Tides" at Gentle Winds!
Our condo is renovated and fresh! It boasts a beautiful kitchen, updated bathrooms, furniture, and fresh linens & decor.
Gentle Winds is situated on the scenic North Shore of St. Croix in the sunny U.S. Virgin Islands, where the weather is great year round.
Come and enjoy the laid back Cruzan lifestyle in our spacious 3 bedroom /3 bath end unit condo with a fabulous beachfront location!
Main floor: - Fully equipped kitchen for all your meal prep needs - Dining table seats 4 plus 2 additional bar stools at breakfast bar - Open concept living area for comfortable lounging accompanied by a wonderful ocean breeze - 42' flatscreen TV with Direct TV HD satellite and Roku for streaming all your favorite shows! - Bluetooth speaker to play your best beach playlists - Each unit boasts private Wi-Fi and there is also public Wi-Fi throughout the property - Porch off living area with table and seating for 4 to enjoy your morning coffee while watching the waves roll onto the beach - Enjoy your favorite beverage - hot or cold, right in unit with our Ninja brewing system - Ocean view bedroom with queen bed and private bathroom with stall shower - Mountain view bedroom with two twin beds and private bathroom with shower/tub - Luxurious linens throughout including bath and beach towels - In-unit stackable washer and dryer - New central Air - 2020 (although not usually necessary with the ocean breeze) as well as ceiling fans in all rooms
Second floor: - Sweeping spiral staircase brings you to the open loft area with a mountain view balcony. The loft offers a relaxing sleeper sofa and desk area - Master suite with queen bed, 20' flat screen TV: En suite bathroom with a shower/tub and a private balcony facing the ocean with two lounge chairs
Gentle Winds offers on-site amenities including a saltwater pool and tiki style sun shades on the beach for relaxing on the lounge chairs. The 'Sunny Shack' Beach Bar offers casual fare and island-inspired drinks (don't forget your reusable Yeti cups from the condo!). Gentle Winds is known to have one of the best diving spots on the island. Snorkel right off the beach and view the amazing sea life. Ping-Pong, Shuffleboard and Cornhole are just a few activities right on the beach. Ditch your dinner reservations one night and have a beachside barbeque on the patio off the great room (gas grills)! Outside the water, there is a three hole golf course with putting green (bring your own clubs), a basketball Court, and two tennis courts - one lined for pickleball! (racquets in the condo) at the beginning of palm tree lined entranceway.
The condo is a perfect fit for couples travelling together as well as families. Gentle Winds is truly a relaxing vacation spot!
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Parties and events are allowed on site
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About the area
Christiansted
Located in Christiansted, this condo is in the mountains and on the beach. Cane Bay and Carribbean Cinemas St Croix are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Cruzan Gardens and St. George Village Botanical Garden. Travelling with kids? Consider Caribbean Museum Center for the Arts and Estate Mount Washington L-Abyrinth. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and hiking/biking trails nearby.
Christiansted, VI
What's nearby
Salt River Bay National Historical Park - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
beach near Salt River - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
Cane Bay - 15 min drive - 13.4 km
Cane Bay Beach - 16 min drive - 13.7 km
Sugar Beach - 16 min drive - 11.7 km
Getting around
Christiansted (SSB-St. Croix Seaplane Base) - 16 min drive
Restaurants
La Reine Chicken Shack - 11 min drive
McDonald's - 12 min drive
Wendy’s - 12 min drive
Burger One - 12 min drive
Victor Mencho's - 12 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Does Oceanfront, "Family Tides" at Gentle Winds have a pool?
Yes, this property has a pool.
How much does it cost to stay at Oceanfront, "Family Tides" at Gentle Winds?
As of 7 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Oceanfront, "Family Tides" at Gentle Winds on 2 Aug 2026 start from £294, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
Is Oceanfront, "Family Tides" at Gentle Winds pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Oceanfront, "Family Tides" at Gentle Winds?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Oceanfront, "Family Tides" at Gentle Winds?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Oceanfront, "Family Tides" at Gentle Winds?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Oceanfront, "Family Tides" at Gentle Winds located?
This Christiansted condo building is on the beach, 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Salt River Bay National Historical Park, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Cane Bay Beach and Cane Bay. Little Princess Estate and Sugar Beach are also within 6 miles (10 km).
Reviews
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Marianne is an excellent, responsive host, and she has created a classy, beautiful, comfortable space at a gorgeous spot - Gentle Winds. We sure hope to return!
Larry A.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Feb 2026
We like to keep our renters happy and a fast, efficient response is key! We are happy to hear your were comfortable at our condo and enjoyed the view🌴
Great property, the host Marianne is very responsive and very helpful she provided several suggestions of things to do. Would stay here again no doubt!
Sandra A.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Jul 2025
Happy to provide the suggestions. We can’t wait to have you back again!
Family Tides has an excellent layout for families-3 bedrooms and 3 full baths. The location of Gentle Winds is central on the island and makes it easy to get to events on the east or west side. The washer and dryer were outstanding and made me actually want to replace mine personal set at home! The pool/beach towels were large and thick-great for all our activities. The grounds are walkable and everyone is friendly. The Sunny Shack has delicious snacks and tropical drinks to enjoy every afternoon. We had a wonderful stay.
Melissa B.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Feb 2026
We are happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay. Our condo is set up well for a family or couples and Gentle Winds is really the perfect setting!
We had a great stay. They have really put a lot of thought into making sure there is everything you need. Check-in and out is easy. There are great ocean views from downstairs and upstairs balconies.
Allison M.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Apr 2024
We are happy to hear you enjoyed the views and all of our attention to detail!
We had an amazing time at Gentle Winds. The condo was immaculate and exceeded expectations.We had friends stay at other units on the property and ours was by far the nicest. The pool and pool bar were excellent. The beach is amazing. This property has it all.I will stay here every time I am on St. Croix.
Joe T.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Feb 2025
Thanks, Joe! So glad you were able to enjoy a great trip with friends. See you next time.
The property is absolutely amazing! Very clean and well maintained throughout the entire place. The amenities inside the condo were very helpful and eased our stay. A very quiet and peaceful getaway for our family of 5. We enjoyed sunrises and sunsets by the beach and relaxing by the pool. The food and drinks at the sunny shack completed everything we needed during our stay. Very affordable and tasty food and drinks to enjoy. We very much enjoyed our stay and definitely would come back in a heartbeat.
Jessica S.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Jul 2025
We want our guests to feel like they are at home while staying at our condo. And the Sunny Shack makes amazing drinks and food!
My family and I had a wonderful vacation at Gentle Winds. Our host was extremely helpful and thoughtful. The property was as advertised. We all enjoyed the beautiful beach and pool on site. I would highly recommend this property for a fabulous visit to St. Croix.
Patricia M.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Jun 2022
We are glad you enjoyed your stay. Our family loves that the beach and the pool are steps away from each other. We all love to swim and snorkel!
The complex was grest. We enjoyed tbe pool as well as tbe beach. We ate almost everyday at the beach shack and it was pretty good. The conso was exactly as described and was very well stocked. We like the complex so much that we would consider buying in the complex.
My husband and I visit St. Croix every year to visit our niece and her young family. This is our 1st time to stay at Gentle Winds, and "Family Tides" was perfect! It was roomy, clean and inviting for lots of family fun, including toys, games, puzzles, movie watching, etc.; the kitchen was well equipped & stocked; the bedrooms were comfy & great for accommodating several sleepovers with our 2 little grand nephews; and the pool/beach area with its snack shack was fabulous!
Patricia C.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Jan 2025
We love to hear that you enjoyed your stay at Gentle Winds and found everything you needed at our condo. We hope to host you again!
We greatly enjoyed our stay at Family Tides. The condo was clean and well appointed, fully stocked kitchen and comfortable beds. It had everything our family with three children under 5 needed to enjoy our vacation worry free (including plenty of beach towels, beach bags, toys, sunscreens, etc.). Beautiful views from every room! Gentle Winds complex is very well maintained with beautiful settings of the beach and the pool. It was very quiet and peaceful during our stay and we almost always had the beach to ourselves.
Ivan V.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Feb 2025
We are glad to hear you family enjoyed your stay at Family Tides. We try to provide all the necessities and a few extras for our guests!
We have stayed at Gentle Winds before in this very floor plan. The host has done an excellent job with updates in this unit. There was ample seating and sleeping for our group, and places for everyone to gather as well as places to disappear for a quiet recharge.
We would surely recommend this property and stay here again.
Laura M.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Mar 2024
So happy to hear you enjoyed your time at Gentle winds and our St Croix home . We are a multigenerational family and like you appreciate being together and having some space for everyone during our stays! We look forward to hosting you again in the future!
The codo has everything you need and is situated on the most beautiful beach! So peaceful and there is always a gentle breeze blowing. Everything went well, no issues at all! Recommend to anyone. But do rent a car because everything on the island is at least a 20 min drive. Great experience.
Lori D.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Jun 2022
Thank you! We are glad you enjoyed your stay at our condo and the “gentle winds”. We love renting a Jeep to explore the island and try the local cuisine.
We absolutely loved our stay. The condo is great - 3 bedrooms and baths with a nice balcony. The view is gorgeous, and we absolutely loved the pool and beach. It is so relaxing.
The condo is very well stocked; we had everything that we needed and more! It is also nice that it belongs to a family, and they have added personal touches (makes it seem like home!). The owner was super helpful and responsive and even provided good recommendations for activities and restaurants. We can’t wait to return!!
Shelia D.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Apr 2021
Thank you so much for the kind words. We can’t wait to have your family back in the future!
About the host
Hosted by Marianne Perretta
Our family has been going to Gentle Winds for 40+ years. We have celebrated countless birthdays, Thanksgivings, Easters and even hosted a family wedding on site at Gentle Winds. The memories we have created will last a lifetime. We hope you will create your own family memories here!
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