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Smith House & Tropical Garden--Integrating Nature For Relaxation

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View 2 of Living Room
A cozy living room with a dining area, featuring a sofa, chairs, a small table, and various potted plants.
View 3 of Living Room
Covered 2 per swing for relaxing

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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Christiansted, St Croix
  • Place, Little Princess Estate
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Sugar Beach
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Cane Bay
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Airport, Christiansted (STX-Henry E. Rohlsen)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Smith House & Tropical Garden--Integrating Nature For Relaxation

This 2-bedroom/1-bath rental is designed to promote the health benefits of greenspace and therefore offers a Caribbean stay distinct from the traditional ocean or seaside views. Guests at the Smith House can hear waves crashing in the distance and smell the odor of the Caribbean Sea that is only a 5 minute walk away. However, they also get to enjoy the stress reducing tropical garden environment that surrounds the residence. In addition, guest are free to pick and enjoy the antioxidant-rich tropical fruits that are in the garden. Indoor amenities include free wifi and comfy airconditioned bedrooms with smart TVs and windows that offer garden views. Guests can prepare meals in a full kitchen and dine indoors or outdoors. The backyard tropical garden offers walking paths, signs that name the various tropical fruit trees, and shaded areas to sit or recline while listing to the sound of flowing water from 2 water features.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 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
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 3073711vb
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 a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

About the area

Christiansted

Located in Christiansted, this holiday home is in the city centre and near the beach. Little Princess Estate and Christiansted National Historic Site are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Carribbean Cinemas St Croix and Buccaneer Golf Course. Cruzan Gardens and St. George Village Botanical Garden are also worth visiting. With scuba diving, snorkelling and parasailing nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
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Christiansted, St Croix

What's nearby

  • Little Princess Estate - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Sugar Beach - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Cane Bay - 21 min drive - 15.2 km
  • Divi Carina Bay Casino - 27 min drive - 21.7 km
  • St. Croix Point Udall - 38 min drive - 25.1 km

Getting around

  • Christiansted (SSB-St. Croix Seaplane Base) - 4 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Shupe's on the Boardwalk - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Crucian Cafe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Burger One - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Rum Runners - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Blues Backyard BBQ - ‬18 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Smith House & Tropical Garden--Integrating Nature For Relaxation pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Smith House & Tropical Garden--Integrating Nature For Relaxation?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Smith House & Tropical Garden--Integrating Nature For Relaxation?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Smith House & Tropical Garden--Integrating Nature For Relaxation?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Smith House & Tropical Garden--Integrating Nature For Relaxation located?

Located in the heart of Christiansted, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Little Princess Estate and Sugar Beach. Holy Cross Catholic Church and Christiansted National Historic Site are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 6 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 6 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 6 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 6 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 6 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Tara D.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Eugene is very kind. The backyard is like its own experience! I appreciated the clean water dispenser and close beach location. We also liked the location on the island being in the middle! Most points of interest were 15-30 minutes away.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Eugene and Norma went above and beyond to make sure we had a great time. The gardens have winding trails and boardwalks, with three seating areas and a goldfish pond. You can hear the ocean, its heavenly.
Stayed 12 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host was very welcoming. The house served our needs well. It was about a 5minute walk to the nearest beach and a 10 minute drive to the boardwalk in Christensted. The gardens surrounding the house were amazing; clearly a labor of love by the owner. The only negative was the wild chickens that roamed the neighborhood (and many other parts of the island). The roosters were crowing much earlier than we wanted to wake up.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dorcas W.

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

Jungle Parides

The garden alone is worth the stay at this lovely home! It was a literal jungle paradise in the middle of a residential neighborhood, and you wouldn’t even notice until you were in it. We fell in love with the plethora of delicious fruit trees the host has in his lush garden, and the paved wooden path system through the garden put a relaxing zen aura on the whole place. The house was small, but very nice for a small family. Both rooms have comfort beds with great A/C units, and one with a mosquito net. The host was very helpful and responsive(even bought a bug zapper for our stay).Unfortunately we were unable to stay the full duration of our booking due to our own issues, and the host was extremely considerate and worked with us until the issue was solved. The only things we would recommend would be:-Comforters for those who can’t handle the force of the A/C- a bigger couch in the living room-mosquito net for the other room.We look forward to staying here again in the future!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nohham C.

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

The Real St. Croix

Eugene is an engaging and knowledgeable host. Smith House is as described - a cool green haven where you can sample the fruits and teas of the Caribbean. In a true Crucian neighborhood just a stroll down to the sea. Eugene has restored the tradition of growing food and medicine in your backyard and crossed that with botanical garden. Stays cool all day. Flowers, birds, anoles, baby iguanas. Spot to view dawn. Covered and open eating spots. Close and cozy. Chickens of course - wouldn't be St. Croix without chickens.This place is the real Crucian living experience. Eugene might even have a tea for what ails you in the yard if wanted. I have arthritis and left feeling limber. Cheerful houses and polite neighbors (use your best old-fashioned manners and you will get that back). Large nature conservancy a few minutes walk with lonely beautiful beach. Good swimming there weekends. Eden's Vegan Eatery just round the corner on Northside Rd, left at Titan gas. Excellent food, clean, friendly. Chocolate Grill n BBQ is a local eating and drinking spot with resident regulars. They have Crucian and Dominican food, very good. Location is center to East and West End, a few minutes from C'sted, abt 15 min. from Cane Bay - fun drive. Hiking nearby Windsor Farms. Gets 5 for being what it says it is and for a super host.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nohham C.

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

The Real St. Croix Experience

To experience real St. Croix hospitality and culture, this is a great neighborhood. Midway to everywhere. People are traditional here, polite and dignified. The neighborhood is brightly painted family homes w/in earshot of the sea. Crucian society is the most missed treasure here. Take time to make formal greetings, smile. Manners are appreciated and earn friendliness. You get known and warm welcome where you frequent.Eugene is someone worth getting to know. His family has history here, a place of rich and fascinating history. Eugene's historic home is a place of rest, green comfort, coolness, sounds of water and chickens. Invite some friends for dominoes in the shanty. We love the garden at night, the little frogs, the lights. In the morning, there are doves, hummingbirds and bananaquits all the time. The light comes gently. Eden's Eatery just around the corner - true delicious Ital vegan. Chocolate around the other way serving Crucian and Dominican. La Reine chicken shack is our favorie - on the way from the airport - about 15 min or less from the house. Bioluminescent kayaking just 10 min away and main town C'sted restaurants 10 min the other way. Visit the Nature Conservancy and wander a lonely natural beach. Or go west past Salt River area to Spratnet Bar on Cane Bay and enjoy sunset with food and drink. The owners are great. Both East and West ends are their own worlds, about 20 min. away. Trying to post evening scenes.
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2025

About the host

Hosted by Eugene S. Tull

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Hi, I'm Eugene the manager of the Smith House & Troical Garden in the US Virgin Islands. As an avided traveller, I have visited locations in Africa, North and South America, Europe and Asia and I'm very comfortable interacting with persons of various nationalities and ethnicities. You can say that I'm the quintessential easy going Caribbean person. I look forward to welcoming you to the US Virgin Islands when you visit.

Why they chose this property

This property is a family inheritance and that is why it is called the Smith House. After the hurricane disaster that hit the US Virgin Islands in September 2O17, I decided to surround the residence with an old-school Caribbean environment that reduces stress and promotes food sustainability. What has evolved is an environment where walking paths traverse a garden of fruit trees and tropical plants. A stress relieving place where you can eat and spend time outdoors in the sun or shade. The inside and outside environments at this property captures the easy going spirit of Caribbean living I enjoyed as a youth.

What makes this property unique

When you open your bedroom curtains in the morning, you are greeted by the beauty of a natural tropical garden and you feel refreshed. Later, you can have your breakfast outside while listening to your favorite music or simply enjoy the sound of flowing water from the waterfall or pond. To get your fesh supply of vitamins and minerals, you can pick fresh fruit or check the small vegetable garden for the pick of the day tomato. The combination of these features makes staying at this rental a unique experience.

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