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Sunny Cottage by the sea
Property grounds
Our beautiful driveway
Flowers from the trees
Welcome

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Balcony
    A rare find - enjoy views from the balcony.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Secret Harbor
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 3

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Balcony

Explore the area

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Red Hook, St Thomas
  • Place, American Yacht Harbor
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Secret Harbor
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Sapphire Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, St. Thomas (STT-Cyril E. King)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 3)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

The 'Cottage' at Lion's Gate - Check for our Spring & Summer Specials


My husband Chris and I have lived on St. Thomas for over 20 years. He came to dive, I came to sail. We met by chance and discovered we both have a love of the water and the Caribbean life style. Chris is very talented and knew he wanted to live here permanently, so he built a house on the top of the hill. We got married in 1995, and often talked about making the home we love accessible to guests.
In 2012 we built are prefect Caribbean Cottage. It is a Caribbean dream cottage with spectacular views. We face into the trade winds so there is always a breeze over the porch. Facing East we have stunning sunrises over Pillsbury Sound with St. John in the background.

I'm sure up will love it too. The spacious porch is a perfect way to enjoy your first cup of coffee or to sit back in the evening and watch the colors change over the islands with a cool beverage in your hand. The trade winds will keep you cool as you sit outside from breakfast to diner, and of course if needed there is air conditioning.

My husband, Chris, and I live on the property. We will help you enjoy your vacation in any way we can. Just ask for local tips on restaurants and activities.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:30 PM
Minimum age to rent: 10
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 1 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 485237vb
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 indicated that there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property, but there are gas appliances; 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

About the area

Red Hook

St. Thomas is home to this holiday home. Blackbeard's Castle is a notable landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Sapphire Beach and Lindquist Beach. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing, scuba diving and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours.
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Red Hook, St Thomas

What's nearby

  • American Yacht Harbor - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Vessup Bay - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Secret Harbor - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Secret Harbour Beach - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Sapphire Beach - 3 min drive - 1.9 km

Getting around

  • St. Thomas (SPB-St. Thomas Seaplane Base) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tarpon’s Table - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Duffy's Love Shack - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Sapphire Beach Bar   - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Kween Vee Smoothies - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Ritz-Carlton, St. Thomas - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The 'Cottage' at Lion's Gate - Check for our Spring & Summer Specials pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

How much does it cost to stay at The 'Cottage' at Lion's Gate - Check for our Spring & Summer Specials?

As of 1 Jul 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The 'Cottage' at Lion's Gate - Check for our Spring & Summer Specials on 2 Jul 2026 start from £273, 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.

How much is parking at The 'Cottage' at Lion's Gate - Check for our Spring & Summer Specials?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The 'Cottage' at Lion's Gate - Check for our Spring & Summer Specials?

Check-in begins at 3:30 PM.

What time is check-out at The 'Cottage' at Lion's Gate - Check for our Spring & Summer Specials?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The 'Cottage' at Lion's Gate - Check for our Spring & Summer Specials located?

Situated in St. Thomas, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of American Yacht Harbor and Sapphire Beach. Coki Point Beach is 2.9 mi (4.6 km) away.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christina M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We've been to STT fives times and this is our second time staying with Chris and Max and we will continue to book with them each time we visit STT going forward! We've stayed in both rentals they offer and both are great options. They are also in a great location with a short drive to the beautiful beaches compared to the other locations we've stayed. It's also a plus that the car ferry is right there since we like to spend at least one day on St John. We always get quick responses anytime we have questions. I highly recommend Chris and Max!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jamie F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This cottage was ideal! Spectacular views of Red Hook, St. John, and more. The room was perfect, and the cottage was spacious. Maxine and Chris were the perfect hosts. They gave great beach advice and were always accommodating. We cannot say enough good things about our stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Chris and Maxine, We just wanted to take a moment to thank you both for being such gracious hosts during our stay at your lovely cottage. It truly had everything we needed, and the location was so convenient to the beaches, restaurants, and ferry.We especially miss those beautiful sunrises we enjoyed with our coffee on the porch. Chris, your suggestions for quieter spots to visit were wonderful and made our experience even better.We really enjoyed our first visit to St. Thomas and hope to come back soon!J&J
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Apr 2026
Can't thank you enough for staying with us. I so appreciate that you took the time to leave the Cottage in perfect shape. Have a wonderful summer. Max
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The house was in a perfect location, close to all of the restaurants and bars of Red Hook. The views from the balcony were spectacular! Maxine is very sweet and helpful, we had a wonderful experience
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matt G.

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

Had a great time

Charming cottage with magnificent views of Red Hook harbor. Wonderfully helpful hosts.
Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lee

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Beautiful view and very nice owners!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Flash W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This cottage, location, price, and a interaction with owner has been amazing. More than I ever expected. Beautiful view and very comfortable. Will certainly book again.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Adam G.

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

Great location

Easy access to all the Redhook restaurants and the Ferries. Owners were very helpful with questions about the area. It's high up on the hill so there are great views.
Stayed 11 nights in Feb 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Feb 2021
So glad you love the view as much as we do. It's as the saying goes, Location, location. Hopefully your next visit will not be in the time of Covid and I can get to know you. Thank you so much for choosing The cottageo. Max
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dakota B.

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

Beautiful St. Thomas Cottage with a Wonderful View

The place is centrally located in red hook with an amazing view. My wife and I had a wonderful time. Maxine was a gracious host.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin S.

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

Lion’s Gate Cottage Review

It’s a nice little cottage with wonderful balcony and spectacular view. Maxine was delightful, helpful & responsive. We really enjoyed our stay and the proximity to dining and shopping establishments, and the ferry terminal.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John K.

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

Lovely.

We had a lovely time! Great location and view. And loved sweet Louie visits each day.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Doris W.

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

First time to St Thomas

The views are beautiful! The cottage is perfect for two. Maxine is a great host and easy to communicate with. The location is easy access to the entire island.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Nov 2021
We are so glad you choose us for your vacation. You are so right, the view is what makes the property so special. I enjoy it every morning and evening on the porch with coffee. My phone is filled with spectacular pictures of the sunrise and sunset. We hope you come back for another visit.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robin C.

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

Beautiful Vacation

Wonderful time at this property. The sea breezes kept us comfortable. We spent so much time on the patio just relaxing. Maxine and Chris were very accessible and helpful. I would recommend to everyone.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jim G.

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

Wonderful stay overlooking Red Hook.

We truly enjoyed our stay at the cottage, the views are incredible, the sun rise over St John is beautiful. Fun restuarants nearby. The drive up to the cottage adds to its charm. Maxine and Chris are wonderful hosts. thank you for a wonderful week.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Dec 2023
It was wonderful to have you as our guests. Welcome back anytime
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelley R.

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

Fantastic Trip

The cottage is fantastic!! Everything is clean and well appointed. Overlooking the harbor with coffee in the morning was relaxing and exactly what we where looking for. Maxine and Chris are great hosts!! Highly recommended!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Apr 2020
What wonderful guests to finish our season. They love what I love, the view and the breeze. We hope to have them back.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jason E.

Amazing house, amazing view, amazing host!

We truly enjoyed our stay here while on the island for 7 days. Maxine did everything to ensure we were taken care of and went above and beyond. A beautiful house on a beautiful location, couldn’t have asked for more! I would definitely recommend this to anyone looking for a great place to call home on vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Apr 2020
We certainly loved having you. How smart your friends were to get married here. We love living here and having you enjoy it as much as we do is wonderful. I could tell by the big smile that never left you face. Come back even if no one is getting married. Max
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carly V.

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

Wonderful!

We booked this property when we had to make last minute travel plans and it was everything it advertised! Beautiful view and perfect for a couple. We loved having a full kitchen and the beautiful deck. We did rent a car and unless you’re looking for some serious cardio up that hill I’d recommend it. We loved our stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Loved the views. It was right on the harbor so was noisy early mornings. The driveyway was steep but we were warned about this. Parking was limited but also warned. Hostess had everything we needed for the beach which was a great surprise!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent property, max was very helpful. The internet did not seem to work for us, but we were not in the cottage much except at night so it was minor.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wayne W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful location, perfect one bedroom and one bath cottage overlooking USVI. The clean bedroom, bath, kitchen, dining, and living room area was perfectly inviting and cozy for two. Loved the magnificent view from every room. The kitchen is perfectly stocked with everything you need to store groceries, cook, and stay in (we took a recovery day from two days of sun on the beach).Beach towels, beach chairs, snorkel gear provided also!Separately, I recommend considering a rental car for your stay in St Thomas and the cottage. Unless you are staying right on the beach, you will need a car anyway with no feasible walking areas. I admittedly debated it and took the the host's recommendation to rent a car. When you stay at the cottage, the main road is at a significant distance from the cottage, and the road is steep enough to challenge anyone not prepared with the best footwear (or physical training imo). Do not be put off by this, in order to have the best view in St Thomas, you need to drive to the top of the hill. Also, consider making sure you rent the smallest car available since the parking area is shared (it is very snug fit). This is not a slight on the host, the location, or the cottage by the way. As well, I found I needed to be prepared to "share my lane" with everyone else - all the time - regardless of where we went in St Thomas.This VRBO is a true gem... The hosts are wonderful, the property is wonderful, and this VRBO offering is staying on my favorite list!
See St John, St Croix, and Red Hook from the cottage!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda F.

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

12 year anniversary

Our stay was more than we could have imagined. The view was absolutely beautiful...We woke up every morning at 6am just to see the sunrise! Butterflys, hummingbirds, flowers...they were everywhere! Maxine and Chris are wonderful people! Thanks for sharing your part of the world with us!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Nov 2023
It's not everyday that you get quests like Rhonda. A special thanks for leaving the cottage as if you were never there. We hope to see you back here in the future. I too wake up early to see the sunrise, the colors amaze me every morning.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Celenia L.

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

Paradise

My partner and I took a vacation to the Virgin Islands for the first time in August. We chose to stay in Redhook because it was near many beaches, restaurants and shops. The cottage was a cozy and comfortable place and our view was astonishing! We couldn’t get enough of it, and the place was well kept and it offered many amenities that it made our stay extremely convenient. Thank you Maxine, Chris and louie for your hospitality. We really enjoyed our stay and hope to one day return to this amazing place 💗
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daedra G.

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

Beautiful views and walkable to town!

My partner and I stayed for 15-days. We had a wonderful experience. Max & Chris made sure we had everything we needed during our stay. We rented a car for the first week and didn't have a car the second. The cottage is close enough to town to walk down for dinner or for a grocery run. You can also walk to Sapphire beach or catch the ferry over to St. John for the day. Great rental for couples looking for a getaway or single travelers.
Stayed 15 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Jul 2020
I'm so glad to hear from Daedra and always love it when our guests find it to be the perfect spot for everything as I do. We are so close to the ferries and the markets and of course restaurants. All that Red Hook and St. John have to offer. It's all about the location, we have that and a great view and breeze. thanks so much for stayine with us and we hope to see you again. Max
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mike M.

Awesome property made our vacation....

Everything was just as stated.... couldn’t have been better from our arrival to the day we had to leave. Max was the greatest.... met us and led us to the house gave us really great advice on restaurants and beaches nearby. house was the best part of our winter break from the cold. A perfect spot to watch the sun come up and enjoy an amazing view no matter what direction you looked. The perfect getaway at a perfect location lionsgate was the best......we will be back. Mike and Debbie
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Apr 2020
When our guests enjoy the cottage it gives me great pleasure. We built it and love the view and the breeze and sharing it with guests coming in from the cold. St. Thomas is a wonderful island to come to and relax. I'm so happy you enjoyed it as I do Maxine
Verified

8/10 Good

Nicole B.

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

Stunning Views

The property has stunning views and excellent location to red hook. You may want to rent a car if u are not in good shape. It was an issue until u tried to bring luggage down. Otherwise great property.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Apr 2020
We do have a spectacular view. I'm so glad they enjoyed it the way I do. Half of my guests rent a car. The hill is steep but not a bad walk up or down. I do it every day with Louie, my dog. We both enjoy it. He told me so. Either way the breeze and the view make it a very special place.

About the host

Hosted by Maxine Lavitt

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Chris and I came from different parts of the country, He from California and me from New York City. He came to dive and I came to sail. We both had businesses doing just that.
We have both retired and enjoy traveling and sharing our wonderful property with guests.

Why they chose this property

The view and the breeze are something I never get tired of. Not even after all these years. It would be hard for us to ever move from here. The parrots and hummingbirds are personal friends.

What makes this property unique

We are close to everything but feel a million miles away when we reach the top of the hill.

The breeze keeps us cool year round. You can sit out on the porch with views of the active harbor and see St John just across Pillsbury Sound.

Easy to go down the hill for dinner or to the market.
You can easily catch the ferry to St.John or Tortola in the BVI at the bottom of the hill.

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