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Magical Caribbean Gateway to Unwind and Relax

Holiday home in St. Thomas with private pool and kitchen

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Outdoor dining
Pool
Property grounds
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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 51740 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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  • Place, Blackbeard's Castle
  • Place, Magens Bay Beach
  • Place, Yacht Haven Grande Marina
  • Airport, St. Thomas (STT-Cyril E. King)

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Downstairs Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Sleeper Sofa (Queen)

1 Double Futon

Upstairs Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Downstairs Bedroom Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Living Room Bathroom

Upstairs Bedroom Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Magical Caribbean Gateway to Unwind and Relax

BREATHTAKING ISLAND AND OCEAN VIEWS FROM EVERY ROOM!
Imagine a tropical villa with sunrise and sunset views over a turquoise ocean…. that you see from every room in the house! Even long-time islanders are astonished by the beauty of the 220-degree view from our home, High Blue Heaven!

Why stay at a hotel or condo development where you’ll share a crowded pool? At High Blue Heaven, you’ll enjoy the best location on St. Thomas on the breezy, green North Side close to beautiful beaches, delightful restaurants and the ferry to St. John (Virgin Islands National Park)… but quiet, private and high above the ocean so you can enjoy the view without the sand flies. And you will enjoy your own very private pool!

As you enter High Blue Heaven, your eyes will be drawn out over the edge of the pool on the deck to Magen’s Bay, Hans Lollik Island and the Atlantic Ocean beyond. The main floor includes one of two master bedroom suites with full bathroom, the Great Room with living room area (queen sleeper sofa), dining area, kitchen, laundry room and a powder room. Up the mahogany staircase, a second master bedroom features a four-poster bed, full bathroom, walk-in closet and a second deck.

Our house is decorated in a casually comfortable Caribbean style with tile floors throughout and bright colors flooded with light: it’s a place where you can feel at home and relax into island living. From the spacious deck, enjoy a meal…or a swim in the pool while watching the lights flicker on Jost Van Dyke. The kitchen is equipped with everything you’ll need to craft a romantic dinner. Or sample half a dozen terrific restaurants within minutes of the house.

You’ll enjoy the prevailing trade winds that keep High Blue Heaven cool and comfortable. Our house is West Indian style, meaning that every room has a ceiling fan. Each bedroom also offers its own self-controlled air conditioning system, as well as television, and outdoor deck or balcony with gorgeous ocean views. Wi-Fi is free throughout the house.

Ideally and centrally situated on the breezy north side of the island, High Blue Heaven is seven minutes from swimming and water sports at Magens Bay, one of the ten most beautiful beaches in the world (National Geographic).

Coral World Marine Park and Charlotte Amalie with duty-free shopping are just ten minutes from us, as are Red Hook (catch the ferry to St. John) and East End restaurants.

We want to make your visit an unforgettable experience. We have loved and enjoyed the U.S. Virgin Islands for many years and have numerous recommendations to share, from the best places to swim and snorkel to the restaurants that the guidebooks don’t tell you about. We chose our house because of its breeze-friendly design, fabulous view and Caribbean charm, and we want to share that with you.

Because we know that you’ve come to relax, our property manager, Katie, will meet you at the airport, escort you to the car rental service and help you get your rental car. Then, she will ensure that you arrive at our house and are fully briefed on everything you need to know.

Your house rental includes:
-Complimentary beach chairs, beach towels and cooler
-High-quality bedding and bathroom towels, bathroom amenities

Our home features living all on one level if you prefer (second bedroom upstairs). If you don't like climbing stairs, this is the place for you.

DEAR GUESTS: PLEASE BE AWARE -- WE NOT ONLY PROHIBIT SMOKING INSIDE THE HOUSE - WE ALSO PROHIBIT IT ON THE DECKS OUTSIDE THAT FACE THE VIEW. SMOKING IS PERMITTED ONLY ON A CORNER OF OUR DRIVEWAY, WITH NO VIEW. PLEASE CONSIDER RENTING ELSEWHERE IF YOU OR MEMBERS OF YOUR GROUP SMOKE.
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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 3:30 PM
Check out before 10:30 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
Sorry, no.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Absolutely not!
Check In Days: Saturday or Sunday. Exceptions can be made based on stay duration and availability.

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 required for transport to and from this property

About the area

St. Thomas

Located in Rosendal, a neighbourhood in St. Thomas, this holiday home is in the mountains and near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Magens Bay Beach and Coki Point Beach. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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What's nearby

  • Blackbeard's Castle - 3 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Magens Bay Beach - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Magens Bay - 4 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Yacht Haven Grande Marina - 4 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Bolongo Bay - 10 min drive - 6.8 km

Getting around

  • St. Thomas (SPB-St. Thomas Seaplane Base) - 5 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Magen's Bay Beach Bar & Cafe - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Ideal Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Sib's on the Mountain - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Mafolie Hotel & Restaurant - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Magical Caribbean Gateway to Unwind and Relax have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Magical Caribbean Gateway to Unwind and Relax pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Magical Caribbean Gateway to Unwind and Relax?

Check-in begins at 3:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Magical Caribbean Gateway to Unwind and Relax?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Magical Caribbean Gateway to Unwind and Relax located?

Located in Rosendal, this holiday home is 1.2 mi (2 km) from Drake's Seat and 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from Magens Bay Beach. Blackbeard's Castle and Frenchtown are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 173 out of 176 reviews
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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kelly C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
One of the best vacations we had! The house, pool and view was incredible. Definitely 5 Stars! We hope to visit again soon.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The view and the pool are amazing. The house is spacious and open. We could have had a wonderful time if we never left the house, which is a statement that we could never make for any other vacation home that we have stayed in. We had all three meals every day on the deck and lounged there every evening.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home with a beautiful view! Thankful for air conditioning in the bedrooms! Great communication from the owners!The property manager was awesome to work with as well! Highly recommend this little piece of heaven!
What a view!
Such a relaxing way to end the day!
It was so fun to wake up to these little guys in the trees!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joshua B.

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

Great first impression of the Caribbean

This was an amazing place to stay on our first trip to St Thomas and the Caribbean for that matter. Thank you for the great time and memories!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

ALLISON L.

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

Beautiful house & great views

Very nice property in a great location. We enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth B.

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

Anniversary Trip

We had an excellent stay! Beautiful and exactly as expected!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Amy Q.

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

Amazing View!

This is a wonderful home, in a great location, with an AMAZING view!! We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gregory L.

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

Better than advertised!

We were totally impressed with the house, the view and the ease of check-in and assistance of Rob to get us settled in. The pool was perfect and the amenities were as advertised. This side of the island was much less crowded and buffered from a majority of the cruise ship traffic. It was a fabulous week!
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janice S., Suwanee

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

Beautiful paradise!

Wonderful house, location, and view! We had an unbelievable time and great memories!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kevin S., Charlotte

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

Spectacular views and pool

Absolute stunner of property. Maybe one of the best pools and views in all of St Thomas. Owner and property manager are responsive and helpful. We will stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kevin J.

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

Fantastic house

Our stay at the blue heaven was extraordinary. The panoramic views were outstanding and almost impossible to describe. It’s something you just have to see for yourself. The pool was great as well as the layout of the deck and all the loungers. It made for a great place to take a quick dip in a pool and then just lay back in the loungers and relax. The house was very comfortable and welcoming. The bedrooms had air conditioning which made it easy to sleep at night. Rick, the house host was great. He met us at the car rental agency and escorted us to the house and gave us a tour. Explained everything about the house and made it clear if we had any questions to just reach out to him. We had a great stay at this house. We look forward to coming back soon.Lwe needed to know.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

B Peter T.

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

Great Location

This was a charming and delightful place to stay! The view was fabulous, the breeze keep us comfortable on warmer days, and the setting was amazingly peaceful. We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves! Thank you!
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Abbey F.

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

Amazing!!!

Better than expected! Great location, very clean and well equipped with everything you need. Beds are very comfortable. Kitchen has everything you need. The breezes and views are fantastic. Can't say enough great things about this place. Check-in and out process was easy. Will stay here again!

10/10 Excellent

Celeste C.

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

AMAZING!!

Rob and Katie were so great with answering all of my questions and super responsive and sweet, Sue was so Awesome and gave us all the details we needed about the area and hot spots - thank you for your help and patience Sue!!! The house is beautiful and super clean!! The view is absolutely stunning. The pool was a favorite for sure! Don’t hesitate to spend the extra money to get it heated!! The location was great and easy to get to everything we needed. We can’t wait to go back!!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

ashley f.

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

A piece of heaven on earth!!

The property looks exactly like the pictures! We stayed for a week for our honeymoon & we loved just hanging out at the pool. We had our flights changed 48 hours before we flew out. They were very accommodating. Katie the property manager was so helpful & very personable. I cannot stress enough how perfect our stay was! We will be returning next year. Thank you so much for sharing your home.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie T.

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

WOW!

This place was absolutely amazing. We would have rated it 10 stars if that was an option. Rob and Katie were great to work with and owners quickly responded to any questions I had beforehand. We were in the pool as soon as we got back each day. Toured St Thomas, St John and Water Island. Definitely rent a Jeep as they aren’t kidding about the roads! This made our 30th anniversary one for the record books!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeff M.

Great stay at high blue heaven Post-Irma

We were the first guests to visit HBH after Irma. We came to St. Thomas unsure of the condition of the island and amenities. We found the house in even better condition than our stay a few years ago. The island was easy to get around, maybe even easier than previous years beacause fewer stop lights were working. Although the island is in recovery mode, we found plenty of restaurants open and appreciative of us being there. The beaches are in excellent shape...we found Lindquist and the facilities there to be the best on St. Thomas. One love boat charters took us out 2 days. White bay beach was better than ever with soggy dollar and the addition of Hendo’s Hideout. The foliage on St Johns beaches seemed to take a lttle harder hit, but still very nice. Even though a lot of the homes on St. Thomas and hotels are in repair mode, HBH and the beaches are in great shape. We would highly recommend visiting St. Thomas and HBH.

10/10 Excellent

Anne Marie (Angie) K., Webster, New York

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

Heaven is the Right Word!

High Blue Heaven is indeed Heaven, in fact it's in the direction of heaven at the top of St. Thomas. The views are incredible (bring a small pair of binoculars to check out the boats) and the rainbows from short morning showers are spectacular. If St. Thomas didn't have so any things to see and do, we would just stay here. The villa is well equipped with everything you need... and I mean everything. I recommend paying extra to heat the pool at least in the winter months. You must be careful driving the roads (on the left) which we nick-named topsy-turvy-super-curvy-righty-tighty-lefty-loosey. Or... take it slow. Local flora and fauna abound and you feel like you're in your own little piece of paradise because.... well, you are! Perfect place for two people or two couples.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sharon O.

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

Paradise

High Blue Heaven is One of the most beautiful places my husband and I have stayed in all our travels!! I agree with most reviewers that said the pictures do not do justice!!! Everything is there that you need for beach and everything is there if you want to stay and lounge in the pool all day. The trade winds were wonderful and we did not need to use any air conditioning in the rooms. Beds are super comfortable. The kitchen has everything you need to cook , along with a nice grill. Heated pool was a must , it’s gets cool at night and later in the day. The grounds are beautiful, with the orchids in the front and we watched at least 7 iguanas bathing on the trees! Katie was wonderful! She made it easy for us to check in and stocked our place with some groceries before we arrived for a reasonable fee, which made it easy to chill when we got there . The location of the villa is just minutes away from any destination on the island and just maybe 3 minutes down the hill to beatfiful Magen’s bay, and also close to some quaint little bars and restaurants on the way to the beach. This is my 3rd time coming to the Virgin Islands and I have to say , I thought nothing could compare to my last trip to Tortola, but I was wrong. This place is amazing! I want to come back! Thank you for sharing this piece of Heaven with us.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Larry B.

Wow, great house, awesome views

First off, what a great place. We stayed at Hight Blue Heaven the last week in January 2018. You'd never know there was any storm. House is in great condition, no damage at all. Awesome views of USVI's and BVI's. The deck and pool on main level is great place to just relax, and enjoy the views, sunrises and sunsets. We spent many hours floating in the pool. House is well decorated, including a few guitars to play and a steel drum that the owners is ok with using. Kitchen was well equipped for gourmet cooking. Had everything we needed. Both bedrooms had comfortable beds and gentle breezes. No need for AC. Megans Bay Beach is a short 3 min car ride. We walked there. House has beach chairs and cooler for use. . WiFi was good and TV's in living room and both bedrooms. We'll stay there again. Katie, the house manager was great. She meet us at the airport and we followed her to the house. She is a great source of island info, and was available for any question we had. As for the island, recovery is well underway. All of the restaurants and beach hangouts are open for business. We had no problem getting around to anywhere. No issues with power or cell service. All the stores are well stocked and had everything we needed. Great time to be on the islands, and stay at Hight Blue Heaven
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Connie B.

Amazing home!

This home is so beautiful inside and out. The view from the pool is the best in St. Thomas along with the privacy you would want on vacation. We chose to rent this home to have our own space away from the tourist crowd, and it was not a mistake. This trip will be one my husband and I never forget. Ms Katie, the property manager, was also so sweet and informative. She was there for anything we needed, which made staying on the island much more comfortable since we had never been to St. Thomas before. We also rented a Jeep through discount car rental since they are one of the few who will let you take the jeeps over to St. John, and they were also nice and informative. We did a charter with the Bad Kitty to Virgin Gorda (the Baths) and other islands, visited Megens Bay, Smith Bay, and did Snuba through VI Excursions which included admission into Coral World. Smith bay was very pretty and quiet (bring your own lunch for that one) they have really nice showers and bathrooms too. However, our favorite beach was Coki beach. That beach had the best snorkeling and is where we did our Snuba excursion. They also have waiters for food and drinks; it does get packed though. We went really early in the morning for Snuba and no one was there and then again around 1pm, which was busy. It's so pretty though, it's worth the crowd and I'm not one for crowds. We will definitely be back to visit with our family and plan to stay at High Blue Heaven again. It was the best vacation to celebrate our 10 year anniversary! Thank you so much for the great memories!

10/10 Excellent

Brian L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was our 5th house rental on St Thomas. This had by far the best overall view! It all started with the house host, Robert, meeting us at the airport and guiding us up to the property. Once arrived he gave us a walk through of the property and amenities...but I may have missed a sentence or two as the view captures you immediately. We found ourselves questioning if we wanted to go explore or not because the pool was so inviting. We did manage to get out and about to downtown Charlotte Amalie, Red Hook, and even did the car ferry to St John for a day. All are super easy short drives, on the left either going up hill, down hill, turning left or turning right. There are some great places on the north side; like Northside Grind, Old Stone Farmhouse and Brooks for a more local vibe. The house had everything we needed to have a nice dinner "at home". We even made sure the blender was working by using it a few times during pool time. It was hard to leave, and I would recommend this wonderful relaxing house to anyone who likes a good mix of relaxation, views, and can't forget the iguanas in the trees in the morning and afternoon sunbathing.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kerrie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was exactly as described. We had a wonderful time with plenty of space to spread out. We will certainly be returning.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great view! Very nice and clean. Comfortable beds.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly M V.

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

The views!

Amazing views, relaxing environment and beautiful pool. Once you get the driving down it’s a breeze! Close to everything. We couldn’t have asked for a better place to spend my granddaughters graduation (gift)!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

About the host

Hosted by Andrey & Irina Drachenko

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Our history with St. Thomas dates back to 2012 when we first stayed at High Blue Heaven. Over the years we visited many Caribbean islands looking for “the perfect” place. Needless to say, each one of them offers something special and unique and so, we kept on going to discover new destinations. Our first trip to High Blue Heaven changed it all. There was just something about it that made us to come back a year later. Our third trip sealed the fate and when the opportunity presented itself we decided to return for good. The Caribbean islands are a gold mine of beauty and adventure and our love to explore its sparkling turquoise waters, powdery soft secluded beaches and the vibrant West Indian culture never lessened, but we found home.

Why they chose this property

We chose our house because of its breeze-friendly design and location, fabulous views and Caribbean charm. Over several visits as guests and now owning it, we have only fallen more in love with its spectacular location and homely satisfying ambiance.

What makes this property unique

You came for the view and the ocean...and at High Blue Heaven, you'll never stop gazing at it. But that's not all. High Blue Heaven offers one-third acre of flowering tropical plants and fruit trees: papaya, mango, avocado, and coconut grow on the grounds. Enjoy bird-watching from the decks, including hummingbirds, banana-quits, green parakeets, and red-tailed hawks. You may even glimpse our resident iguanas!

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