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Gentle Winds Charming Ocean-View Getaway

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A swimming pool with palm trees and lounge chairs, surrounded by a tiled deck.
A spacious living area with a dining table, chairs, a sofa, a TV, and a staircase leading to an upper level.
A bedroom with a bed, a ceiling fan, a window with curtains, and a chair by the window.
A compact kitchen with white cabinets, a sink, and a dining area with wooden chairs and a table.
A living room with a brown sofa, a glass coffee table, a wicker chair, and a view of the beach through large glass doors.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Beach, waves and sand
    Guests enjoy the stunning beach views at this property.
  • On the beach
    A rare beachfront property in the area - enjoy direct access to the beach and sea.
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Swimming pool
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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North Shore Rd., St. Croix Island
  • Place, Salt River Bay National Historical Park
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, beach near Salt River
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Sugar Beach
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Airport, Christiansted (STX-Henry E. Rohlsen)
    ‪30 min drive‬

Where you'll sleep

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

3 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Gentle Winds Charming Ocean-View Getaway

Gentle Winds is located on St. Croix's beautiful and picturesque North Shore. The beach and pool are just a short walk across the lawn from this bright and airy 3 bedroom, 3 bath ocean-view suite, which sleeps 7 comfortably-1 King, 1 Queen, and 3 Twin beds. All bedrooms are equipped with ceiling fans, floor-to-ceiling windows & security latch sliders which are especially nice to enjoy the Trade Winds and soothing sounds of the surf. This unit also includes a central a/c if needed. Take in the ocean view, the sun, or the island breeze on any one of the 2 decks, and 1 covered screened patio. Stroll along the open lawns and majestic palm trees, or explore our very own sandy beach. Gentle Winds sports a 4-hole golf chipping green, tennis courts, basketball court, ping pong table, and shuffleboard. Kids will enjoy exploring the tide pool and catching hermit crabs in the pirate play area (look under the seagrape leaves;). Not the outdoors type? Then relax, put your feet up, and dive into a book from our complimentary library in our newly renovated great room. Hungry? Check out our poolside Beach Shack for great food, fun, cocktails, or for you grill masters, get access to a complimentary gas grill. All of this and more are yours to enjoy.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 3–17
Not suitable for small kids due to spiral stairs
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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
Includes all patios attached to the unit.
Add’l guest fee of $20 for each add'l quest over 2 adults. This fee helps cover the exhorbitant (1000% higher than stateside) ultility fees on island.
Housekeeping charges an additional fee for excessive sand—please be mindful—remove all sand so not to cause havoc in bathrooms and washing machine etc
Turn off the A/C every time you leave the unit. Make sure ALL windows and doors are closed when A/C is in use. Help us keep the A/C running smoothly.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 640841vb
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Christiansted

Located in Christiansted, this condo is on the beach. Steeple Museum and Apothecary Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Cruzan Gardens and St. George Village Botanical Garden. Travelling with kids? Consider Caribbean Museum Center for the Arts and Estate Mount Washington L-Abyrinth. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours and hiking/biking trails.
Map
North Shore Rd., St. Croix Island

What's nearby

  • Salt River Bay National Historical Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • beach near Salt River - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Sugar Beach - 18 min drive - 13.1 km
  • Cane Bay - 20 min drive - 11.9 km
  • Cane Bay Beach - 21 min drive - 12.2 km

Getting around

  • Christiansted (SSB-St. Croix Seaplane Base) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪La Reine Chicken Shack - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Wendy’s - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Shupe's on the Boardwalk - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Blues Backyard BBQ - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Rum Runners - ‬16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Gentle Winds Charming Ocean-View Getaway have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Gentle Winds Charming Ocean-View Getaway pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Gentle Winds Charming Ocean-View Getaway?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Gentle Winds Charming Ocean-View Getaway?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Gentle Winds Charming Ocean-View Getaway?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Gentle Winds Charming Ocean-View Getaway located?

Nestled on the beach, this Christiansted condo building is 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Salt River Bay National Historical Park and 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from Cruzan Gardens. Cane Bay Beach and Davis Beach are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 30 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing views, well maintained property! Pool and beach are great, the food and drinks at the beach grill were extremely affordable compared to the rest of the island and delicious. Already planning our trip back! The property is very quiet and safe, clean and well kept. Sleeper spot, no other condos have anywhere near the amenities.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful stay in great complex

Loved our week here in St. Croix. Unit worked great for our extended family of 6, including 2 grandkids 5 and 2 years old. Nice view of beach and pool from unit. Unit comes with some beach and pool toys. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Been coming to St Croix for over 10 Years and have stayed in numerous locations on the island. We are fans of the northshore and for the first time stayed in Gentle Winds. We came with 2 other couples and had a great experience. Vanessa's condo was well maintained and very clean. AC was cold and effecient, Internet was good, appliances were top notch, water was hot and pressure good. Having an on property food and drink service and a beautiful pool and private beach for the residents of Gentle Winds was an fantastic addition to the overall experience. The property is secluded and has the lure of a private get away, while at the same time is located in a spot that offers easy access to the North Shores best food joints and other activities as well as an easy drive to Christiansted and all that the town has to offer. Great place to stay, give it a try, I am confident you won't be dissapointed.
Stayed 11 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely time on St. Croix at Gentle Winds!

Gentle Winds is a great location near the Salt River. It has great views from 3 balconies, a nice pool and very good food at the Sunny Shack for lunch and drinks. Enjoyed swimming and snorkeling at the beach, and the fresh water shower and foot wash on the way from the beach to the pool. Condo has everything needed for a fun vacation, and the kitchen is fully equipped including convenient full-size laundry.
Stayed 11 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great spot in Gentle Winds!

We've been to St Croix & Gentle Winds a number of times. Vanessa's B4 rental was perfect for our group of 4 adults & 2 pre-teens. I was able to communicate ahead about unit amenities (drip coffee maker & full size washer & dryer) as well as during our stay if there were questions. The kitchen was well-stocked with small appliances (crock pot, toaster, etc) as well as utensils. Onsite we enjoyed the pool, beach, clubhouse & beach bar. Offsite we spent time in Cane Bay, the east end, Frederiksted & Christensted.We look forward to returning to the island!!
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location
Disliked: Check-in

Summation

The absence of check in information and instructions for operating equipment such as A/C, TV, etc. was both vexing and stressful.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great location- Property needs so upgrades

Gentle Winds is a delightful Carribean resort which includes not only a pool, tennis courts and beach but also a very good lunch and snack bar. The specific condo we stayed in was reasonably well furnished and well managed. Our reservations are that the furniture was rather worn, the usual TV was not working and there was only a single chair in the upstairs sitting area. We also had a problem with an upstairs toilet. On the other hand the host was very responsive and was gracious in letting us check in a few hours early. A few upgrades and some paint and this would be fully five stars.
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Best vacation!

Property is in a great location with beautiful beach that’s perfect for sunbathing or looking for shells and sea creatures. Also has great shady apts for anyone who likes the beach but doesn’t want the sun—or has already had too much of it. :) Once we cooled the unit, we turned the air off and opened the windows, and we never used the air again. The tidal winds create a breeze that keeps everything cool and allows you to sleep while listening to the waves. The unit is super family friendly! I felt comfortable letting my kids go and play ping pong or tennis by themselves. Also Vanessa always responded quickly to any questions, and she was proactive on giving us any info we needed.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Long time visitor to St. Croix, first time renter

Vanessa’s property was exactly as described in the listing. We are long time visitors to the Island (3 generations over 50 years) but never to Gentle Winds prior to this visit. The location is wonderful. We took daily morning walks through the property (were able to get fresh from the tree coconuts) before settling on the property’s beach or heading out for the day. The shack was convenient for takeaway meals and drinks. Vanessa’s place was perfect for our group. When on Island, we like to keep busy but when in the unit we never felt on top of each other. There was plenty of room for everyone to have their space. The bathrooms/showers were all nice and worked well (we’ve had our share of showers not working great). When we had a problem flushing the upstairs toilet, Vanessa responded immediately and had someone come over just as quickly to resolve. We didn’t even have to be there. They even brought extra towels. The washer and dryer came in handy. We brought tide pods with us and kept up with the beach towels. There was one provided for each guest so we washed as needed. We know the cost of electricity there so have always been mindful of not overusing and really no need to. There are beautiful trade winds so all you have to do is open the doors to be comfortable. If you prefer the air conditioning to sleep, it cools off quickly so only need to turn it on right before bed when you close up everything for the night. Looking forward to booking w/Vanessa again!
Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great pick!

Enjoyed our stay @ Gentle Winds, B4. Felt safe, good food & drinks @ bar, nice pool. Didn't hang out @ property often as we drove around to explore. Food Town was great market nearby with all the name brands, but v pricey. Pueblo worked for us just the same for less. Make sure to get shopping & food in before 4/5 as things on STX close early. Fave beach was Rainbow, fave day was chartering private boat over to Buck Island thru Caribbean Sea Adventures. Loved restaurant over @ Cane. Shopped Christiansted on a rainy day, cool finds @ Many Hands art shop. Chocolate BBQ, lots of food for price. Sun rises early/sets early - checking out different bays/beaches before landing was doable. BEST playground ever was right off beach in Frederiksted. STX itself is easy/efficient to navigate, but the location helped, too. Just 15 mins from airport. Roads are better than St. Thomas. Condo was as pictured. Sure, the couch could be updated, etc but it truly had everything we needed. V comfortable beds, nice trade winds when you open up using doors on both ends. Big fridge, auto coffee maker w/ filters provided, beach essentials, plenty of towels/sheets in master bath closet. Upstairs is nicer than master, but my MIL treated it as her private suite which was nice (note - must be able to climb spiral stairs). Didn't fuss w/ TV after having trouble getting it to work. Could have used a broom, but otherwise well stocked. Took us awhile to get adjusted to using AC efficiently. Would def come back!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great, relaxing stay

We had a great week at this property. Everything in the unit was in good shape, comfortable, functional. The living space is a bit small in my opinion. Given that the unit easily sleeps 6+, the living room comfortably seats 4. Wasn’t a problem for us as we only had 4 travelers and spent almost all our time outside of the unit. The property is well kept and provided options for things to do for our teens- beach, pool, tennis, basketball, shuffleboard. Daytime lunch shack on the beach is awesome and we also enjoyed the once per week dinner offering onsite. Beach chairs and palapas were easy to come by, not crowded. We went into the water in the beach every day, although due to high surf and coral/rock offshore, we didn’t go deep. We found the location fairly central to the many things to do on the island, considering that the island is a bit spread out. Overall great property and great host.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great property & location

Stayed with a friend and used this rental as home-base for a scuba diving vacation. The location was accessible to both F’sted and C’sted dive boats, and also close to Cane Bay. It fit our needs well, was safe and clean, and had plenty of space for our dive gear. I would not hesitate to rent this place again. The owner was very responsive to our questions, and she provided all the info needed to make the contactless check-in and check-out processes easy.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing Vacation

Our family stayed in Vanessa’s condo and we were very comfortable. The condo was very clean and kitchen was well stocked with kitchenware. All the beds were comfortable, even the trundle. Gentle Winds is lovely and quiet- no loud parties at night. Private beachfront and beautiful pool that were never crowded. The Sunny Shack served good food and had great cocktails. This is one of our favorite vacation spots! Sherri H.
Stayed 11 nights in Mar 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A perfect chill home base

Rarely do we take a trip where everything was flawless but this one was, largely because of the fantastic Gentle Winds condo. We spent a week exploring every side of the island and agreed this side was the best. This place is perfect for those travelers who just like a low key chill place with lots of room, taking your time with coffee on the terrace in the morning, spending endless hours relaxing by the pool and beach and exploring the island. The location is just a few min drive from Cane Bay where we did most of our diving too. The condo is spacious and well equipped in the kitchen which is great for those that like to cook vs go out. Grocery stores are plentiful and stock was good. We had moderate success going out so we’re happy to have this spot. The pool is lovely and never crowded. Same at the beach and zero need to stake out a spot early in the morning, and it would be discouraged by the residents I assume. The shared beach house has tons of games for kids and adults, two grills, ping pong, shuffleboard, you name it. The cute little kids Pirates Cove was a great adventure for my kids, finding hermit crabs and pretending they could spot the whales (which folks did the week we were there, right off shore!). The AC was great at night but we kept the open air terrace going during the day and the breeze was lovely. Communications with Vanessa couldn’t have been easier and she was very accommodating on our check out day with add’l time. Gentle Winds is not the fancy techno bumping type of resort we saw on the East and West sides of the island, it’s a place to slow down and listen to the waves and meet some great folks. I also can’t say enough about the food and drinks at the Sunny Shack. Jake and Kevin took good care of my family all week, it was hard to leave those fish tacos! My only complaint is that they were sold out of t-shirts ;). We always had hot water and good pressure, soft beds and sheets, really can’t think of a thing that went wrong. We noticed there are plenty of amenities if you are bringing an infant along too which I didn’t need but appreciate as a mama who has been there. Thanks so much for a fantastic stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Never been to St Croix? Do it!

It was great! Condo,pool,beach are all right there. And the Tiki Bar was so fun! All the neighbors were great.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect place for our family!

We had two teenagers, grandparents, parents and a baby and this was the perfect location for all to have a great time! We spent quality time together and got to enjoy the grounds with the pool and beach access. Vanessa was so accommodating and helpful before, during and after our stay. If we return, we'd definitely stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Enjoyable beach getaway

Enjoy my stay
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The perfect place

Gentle Winds is the perfect place to explore St. Croix. It is centrally located so it's an easy drive to Fredricksted or Christiansted. The property is lovely and well cared for with fantastic views. We felt safe and comfortable. Great place to stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quiet community, beautiful amenities

The home is located in a quiet private community. The view was wonderful. The beach and pool were truly just across the lawn. It was wonderful to walk down to the beach and snorkel right from the beach. The owner, Vanessa, was very prompt when addressing any of our questions. We would definitely love to stay at this property again.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Views

Great sunsets
Stayed 15 nights in Feb 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Gentle Winds is a wonderful place to stay

This was our fourth trip to St. Croix, and every time we have stayed at the Gentle Winds complex. We like being well out of town so that all we can hear is the ocean and the wind. Vanessa's property is spacious and clean, and we really enjoyed staying there. The kitchen is well appointed with all of the appliances, pans, etc. that were needed for eating in, and we appreciated the Wi-Fi, big screen TV and DVD/Blu-ray player. The amenities at Gentle Winds are excellent, with a nice beach, swimming pool and clubhouse. Plus, one of my favorite amenities is the Sunny Shack bar and grill by the pool. Nick and his crew do a fantastic job of serving up tacos, burgers and wraps. They were open noon to 5pm during our stay, and we ate there most days. The food is fantastic, and sipping on a frozen drink while sitting on a lounge chair under the shade of a palm tree is such a nice way to relax! On one of our more adventurous days, we drove to Frederiksted and went on a Discover SCUBA tour near the pier. We went out far enough to see a couple of green sea turtles chilling out on the bottom on a bed of sea grass. That was really fun!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

February 2018 school vacation week

This is a very well equipped and well maintained 3BR, 3 bath condo with a full size washer and dryer (Yeh!). Despite the hurricane, Gentle Winds is in very good shape and most businesses are open on the island. As always, we enjoyed our week away from the snow and ice in New England. Our grand children love the pool and beach area at Gentle Winds, and were happy to find other children this week. We recommend this property and hope to return next year
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2018
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Great condo in great location

We really enjoyed our second stay at Gentle Winds. The condo was clean and well equipped. We couldn't access the condo wifi so we used the pool wifi, which was very slow. Otherwise our stay was very relaxing.
Archival

8/10 Good

Nice property in a great location!

The Gentle Winds propery location was perfect and even included a private beach! The condo was well equiped and meet all of our groups needs. Venessa's communications were prompt and helpful.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

A tranquil experience

Our family of six had a very relaxing and comfortable stay here. We are still missing our "beach house" experience. This unit was very spacious with a wonderful view of the ocean and mountains. It has a north/south exposure, so there was a beautiful breeze to keep the unit cooled. We traveled with a large family group, fourteen of us total, for a week's stay. Other families stayed in different buildings at the complex. It was so enjoyable to explore the beach, sight-see, visit with the family and yet have our own space for downtime. We took a Virgin Kayak Tour of Bioluminescent Bay and sailed out to Buck Island on The Jolly Roger Charter. We all had a blast! The unit was spacious, clean, well stocked with dishes, cookware and towels. Our group used the BBQ grills a few nights and the Beach Shack was our go-to for lunches and drinks. The cooks do a great special each day and were very friendly! Thanks to Vanessa for sharing her piece of paradise with us! We look forward to returning in the future.

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