Beautiful mountain top cottage with a gorgeous view of the Caribbean Sea

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1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2650 sq ft

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Kitchen
Parking available
Barbecue grill
Outdoor space
Air conditioning
Sea view

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Christiansted, St. Croix Island

Cane Bay
‪3 min drive‬
Cane Bay Beach
‪3 min drive‬
Carambola Golf Club
‪6 min drive‬
Christiansted (STX-Henry E. Rohlsen)
‪19 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Dining area

About this property

Newly remodeled one bed, one bath, private stand alone cottage, located on Blue Mountain St. Croix USVI. This lovely piece of paradise, has panoramic views of the Caribbean Sea. Gaze out at the northern Leeward Islands while relaxing on your spacious deck that is nestled in a lush tropical rainforest. Only a five minute drive to popular Cane Bay Beach. Free wifi, A/C, satellite TV, and laundry service available.

Property manager

Michael & Barbara Gelardi

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Kitchen

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Parking available

Sea view

Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Child proof amenities are not provided.

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Rental Car is required to stay with us. Taxi vans do not come to the property. We provide transportation for our guests for emergencies only.

We have dogs and they are part of our family. Dogs will visit cottage often. Do not book with us if you do not like dogs.

Important information

You need to know

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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Kingshill

Located in Kingshill, this cottage is in a rural area and by the sea. Steeple Museum and Apothecary Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Cane Bay and Carambola Golf Club. Cruzan Gardens and St. George Village Botanical Garden are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Christiansted, St. Croix Island

What's nearby

Cane Bay - 3 min drive - 1.5 km
Cane Bay Beach - 3 min drive - 1.5 km
Carambola Golf Club - 6 min drive - 4.7 km
Annaly Bay Hike and Tidal Pools - 7 min drive - 4.9 km
Sugar Beach - 14 min drive - 11.0 km

Getting around

Christiansted (STX-Henry E. Rohlsen) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

‪La Reine Chicken Shack - ‬7 min drive
‪Blues Backyard BBQ - ‬16 min drive
‪Wendy’s - ‬11 min drive
‪Little Caesars - Kmart - ‬11 min drive
‪Yum Yum Fast Food - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful mountain top cottage with a gorgeous view of the Caribbean Sea pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Beautiful mountain top cottage with a gorgeous view of the Caribbean Sea?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful mountain top cottage with a gorgeous view of the Caribbean Sea?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful mountain top cottage with a gorgeous view of the Caribbean Sea located?

Situated by the sea, this cottage is within 2 miles (3 km) of Mount Eagle, Cane Bay and Cane Bay Beach. Carambola Golf Club and Cruzan Gardens are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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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

Kathryn K.

10 Apr, 2025

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

Great cottage stay with amazing views!

Nice cottage way up looking over Cane Bay. Beautiful views, deck was great for hanging out and stargazing. Big comfortable king bed, nice big sofa in living room and kitchen had all things needed for our stay. Would stay again!

Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Tim G.

14 Apr, 2023

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

Very enjoyable

Beautiful view, great deck, conveniently located for outings anywhere on the island. It was nice to have Bear and Ginger (nice dogs!) visit us.

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matthew D.

20 Feb, 2023

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

Serene Hillside Retreat

Awesome location with sweeping views of the north shore right above Cane Bay. Affordable, great location, and privacy. The hosts were extremely responsive, accommodating and friendly. We will definitely stay here again.

Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

James W., McMinnville, OR

13 Mar, 2024

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

Zen on the hill…

Warm and welcoming proprietors.

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carol P.

21 Feb, 2024

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

A gem of a Caribbean Cottage

Spectacular views and serene surroundings add up to a wonderful getaway to the mountain top of St. Croix. Michael went beyond our expectations with his assistance, kindness and hospitality. A fantastic find in paradise!

Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessi H.

13 Jul, 2024

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

Peaceful mountain stay

We chose this place as a quiet but close location to town. It was so wonderful to sit on the deck and listen to the birds in the morning and have coffee. It’s perfect for size for two! Everything you need is provided! Michael and Barbara were extremely responsive and even suggested events going on around the island! We come back annually and will definitely stay with them again.

Stayed 15 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

duffield s.

3 Jan, 2024

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

Winter vacation

Rented this house for the senic views and secluded location. Although we wernt able to meet the host do to unfortunate circumstances he kept in touch and had a house host also stay intouch. The views were great just what we wanted.

Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amanda L.

14 Nov, 2023

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

Adventure Awaits

Absolutely adorable cottage in the mountains of St Croix. If you’re looking for an adventurous time on the island, this is your place. The owner is so friendly and accommodating. Please rent a 4WD vehicle if you want to stay here as it is absolutely necessary in the rainy season. Close to beautiful Cane Bay and Christiansted and central to basically everything.

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brandon B.

7 Jul, 2023

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

Amazing experience!

We had a blast and the hosts were amazing! Words can't express our time here. If we could leave a 1,000 star review we would. Truly breathtaking and would stay here again. Lots of love in this place! ❤️

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vic M.

27 Jan, 2024

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

Rain forest gem

This place is awesome. We were lucky to stay there 3 days- we wish it was longer. The views are stunning, the bed is comfy, the porch is great. We enjoyed meeting Michael and Barbara, their son and pups. Constant contact and they met us after we landed. You will want to rent a vehicle. We used a small SUV which did the job just fine! Hope to return soon.

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Caroline B.

19 Aug, 2023

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

Dreamy escape

Everything about our stay was top notch. I grew up in St Croix, and wanted to stay somewhere off the beaten path. The house was well kept and surrounded by gorgeous, lush rainforest. It is a short drive to Cane Bay, and easy access to Christiansted and Frederiksted. Michael was an incredible host — met us at the airport and made sure we had what we needed all week. And the regular visits from his dogs was the icing on the cake. Couldn’t have been a better stay.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael C., Woodbridge, VA USA

10 Aug, 2023

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

Peaceful Retreat

Looking for some peace and quiet? This is the location! Everything you'll need is here. No traffic. No loud neighbors. The property was very clean and fully equipped. The views out to sea are awesome. My host was great. Came out to the airport to welcome me. Gave me the run down of the property and the neighborhood. Very easy to get a hold of with any questions. It's a short ride to everything like Pueblo supermarket, restaurants and clubs. A wonderful experience and plan to return for a longer visit.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laurel M.

16 Jun, 2021

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

Amazing views

We enjoyed our stay at Michaels and Barbara's cottage. Michael meet us at the airport and guided us to the cottage deep in the rain forest. As others have mentioned; you really need a jeep or truck to navigate the rough roads. But once you reach the cottage, what an AMAZING view! Michal was very accommodating and provided us with everything we needed. If you are a diver, there is also a large container to clean and a place to hang your gear (very close to Cane Bay). The cottage contains everything you will need during your stay (beach chairs, cooler, dish detergent, beach towels, cooking supplies etc.). The bed and the couch was very comfortable. There are 3 very sweet dogs on the property but booger bear their black lab would visit every morning and night keeping us company. Michael, Barbara and Booger Bear were the prefect hosts!! We would definitely stay here again.

Stayed 8 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

MICHAEL G.

24 Dec, 2022

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

Perfect Quiet Vacation w/ amazing views

The owner, Michael, met us at the airport and led us back to the property. You couldn't meet a more helpful, friendly host. What a great guy! Everything was as pictured. The place was clean, quiet, and had amazing views. We went by the supermarket on the way and stocked up for the week. The kitchen has virtually everything you need. The Wi-fi worked great and phone service was good as there are several towers on the adjacent mountain. Cane Bay Beach is a 5 minute drive away. It is has amazing views on a sunny day. We just parked our rental along the edge of the road that parallels the beach. There are several good restaurants here as well. The family dogs are occasional visitors and are super friendly. We loved having them around...especially Bear, the big black Lab/Chow mix. So many more nice things to say. The place get 5 Star ratings for a good reason. We will definately be back soon! Thank You Michael for all the hospitality!

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Richard K.

14 Mar, 2025

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

Stayed 21 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nathaniel M., Charlotte, North Carolina

17 Nov, 2022

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

Honeymoon Vacation

Michael was a great host, helped us with anything that we needed and even hooked us up with a tour on the island while we were there. Would recommend!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kaylane D., Atlanta

13 Nov, 2022

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

Great Stay Beautiful view

Our stay was amazing, I booked this trip for my husbands 40th birthday. We are avid beach goers so the location in proximity to the beach was perfect and the other places we'd made plans to visit we not far either. We really loved staying here the host were absolutely amazing and accommodating. We were a bottle of vodka from them, they have another vacation rental close by as well it was vacate during our stay so they let us choose which apartment we liked better. Michael's rental has a best view I've seen in my life. The location is off the beaten path and not so easy to find via GPS so Michael's wife met us at the airport to make sure we didn't any issues finding the place. long story short the place is as pictured, it was clean, comfy any fully stocked with all necessities needed.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

enrique r., Houston,United States

8 Nov, 2022

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

Red carpet check in

View and owners of the property are amazing, very attentive. This is a peaceful place for rest enjoy your night watching the stars closer and mornings are breath taking from the amazing views.

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sairi S.

21 Oct, 2022

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

Lovely Views

Amazing/lovely place. If you want to stay at the top of the mountain and you’re ok with driving up the hill in a 4X4 as a small adventurous ride this is definitely the place to stay. Sunrise and sunset views here are priceless. The owner is cool and is available all the time to help if needed. Thank you, we will definitely go back.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Edilberto C.

11 Sept, 2022

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

Perfect getaway

The property's location provides an amazing view of the ocean, sunset and island. The owners are extremely helpful and offered guidance on what we could do during our stay. We loved our stay and can't wait to come back and enjoy this place again.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chris O.

6 Jul, 2022

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

Great trip and great host

We loved the property and the views that it affords. Having the privacy of being in the mountains, but 20 to 30 minutes from most of the places we wanted to see and hang out was awesome. Being less than five minutes from Cane Bay was very convenient. Michael was wonderful, he was there if you needed him, And Bear and Ginger the property dogs made us feel just like we were at our own home. They also aren’t overbearing, if you want them around they pick up on it and hang out, but they are pretty timid and would leave I think if you didn’t want them there. Great stay, pretty cool house, and a wonderful island. Will definitely be back to Saint Croix and stay with Michael.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie W.

2 May, 2022

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

Beautiful

It was very peaceful and quiet. Beautiful views!

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Julia E.

21 Apr, 2022

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

Most gorgeous peaceful view!

Well, first off we didn’t read any reviews and rented a Rio car. Might have been a better idea to rent a SUV or jeep we later discovered. Michael met us at the airport to guide us to his beautiful property, which was very kind so we didn’t get lost because our cell service was in and out. It’s very private and so peaceful if your looking to get away from all the madness of the city in the states. Totally will refresh your soul. We missed our Louie Boston Frenchie so we met had Ginger and Booger Bear to hang out with us at night. The bed and sofa are so comfy and nice. Internet and cell service worked great on top of the mountain. Michael responses very quickly if you have any questions or need help. Our favorite hangout spot was a straight shot down to Cane Bay. Love everything about this place. We will be back.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Summer R.

17 Jan, 2022

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

Great location!

We had a great time at this beautiful property! It was a very peaceful area and Michael was very helpful.

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

David Jason R.

16 Jan, 2022

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

Spectacular view looking north! Great hosts!

A comfortable spot with a spectacular view! The host met us and led us to the property. St Croix is so much more laid back than St Thomas. We actually hated to leave but did have plans to explore other islands as well. A great place tor renew your spirit.

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

About the host

Hosted by Michael & Barbara Gelardi

Barbara and Michael moved to St. Croix in 1997 where they met at the local dive shop. They moved onto the property in 1998 and rented one of the units. After gettin hitched in 2001 they purchased the property and moved to the main house and started renting out the rest of the units. Barbara is a talented artist and has spent most of her time adding to the beauty of the island by painting over 150 murals and hundreds of original paintings. Michael is a Jack of all trades specializing as a 100 ton USCG licensed charter boat captain, property manager, video photographer, and Barbara's sherpa. They live on the property with their two amazing boys and three dogs.

Why they chose this property

This property is unique because it is on one of the highest elevations on St. Croix. It is nestled in the rain forest and overlooks the North Shore and Northern Leeward Islands. On a clear day you can see St. Thomas, St. John, Tortola, Virgin Gorda, and Jost Van Dyke. The interior is decorated with Barbara's amazing art work. The property is on the mountain above five restaurants each having its own unique menu. The cottage is just 5 minutes away from the amazing Cane Bay Beach. The diving and snorkeling is spectacular with a 3200' wall just 100 yards from shore. Two beach bars with great foos and a full service dive shop are right across the street from the beach.

What makes this property unique

Michael has worked in the tourism industry on St. Croix for twenty two years. When it comes to making guests feel welcome, he has skills. Eight years as a bartender, he can teach you numerous drinks you can easily create and recipes to take home to share. He is a retired PADI dive instructor with over 5000 dive on St, Croix alone. If you are a diver or want to try it, his knowledge of the dive shops and dive sites is unparalleled. He currently works as a captain for Big Beards Adventure tours which is rated as the number one thing to do on St. Croix on Trip Advisor.

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