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8.2

Very good

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

Hot tub

Washer

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Fireplace

Explore the area

Christiansted, St. Croix Island

Cane Bay Beach13 min drive
Sugar Beach14 min drive
Cane Bay16 min drive
Christiansted (STX-Henry E. Rohlsen)20 min drive

Most relevant reviews

8/10 Good

As many have said, the location is great but the unit is in need of an update. We loved the community overall with the b...

Nikki C.

Feb 26, 2024

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen

Dining Area

About this property

Breezin' Up - location, location, location - beach front at Gentle Winds

The beautiful sandy beach at Gentle Winds is just a few steps away from this two bedroom condo. After savoring your morning coffee and the amazing view from the screened porch, just open the door and stroll on the beach.

The view from the comfortable living room is just as good. The foyer features a quiet sitting area while on the other side of the galley kitchen is the main dining area and living room. There is seating out on the screened in porch as well.

One bedroom offers a queen size bed while the other has two twin beds that can be made into a king. Two bathrooms provide privacy and convenience. The free-form pool is shaded by palm trees and the Beach Shack offers lunch and tropical libations. Choose from the on-site diversions of tennis, golf, basketball, ping-pong, snorkeling, or simply lounge the day away.

Gentle Winds is a popular condo complex complete with pool, sandy beach, tennis, putting / chipping green and The Beach Shack, serving great lunches and creative cocktails. Located on St. Croix's north shore on 40+ private acres, Gentle Winds is just about 10 minutes west of Christiansted. Gentle Winds is positioned to take advantage of it's beautiful tropical surroundings and sea views. Green hilltops of the surrounding mountains are a backdrop and the turquoise Caribbean Sea is at your feet. Listen to the soothing sounds of the birds, rustling palms, cool breezes and the Caribbean Sea lapping the beach while enjoying the warmth of sand between your toes.

For those that wish to enjoy all the wonderful outdoor activates our island has to offer- diving, snorkeling and kayaking are just minutes away. Golfers will certainly want to experience the Robert Trent Jones designed Carambola Golf Course, as well as horseback riding and the waterfront restaurants and outstanding sandy beach and reef wall at Cane Bay.

Property manager

Jill Andre-Cherubin

Languages

English

Amenities

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Mountain view

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Christiansted

Located in Christiansted, this condo is in a rural area and on the beach. Steeple Museum and Apothecary Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Salt River Bay National Historical Park and Little Princess Estate. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours and hiking/biking trails.

Christiansted, St. Croix Island

What's nearby

Salt River Bay National Historical Park - 1 min walk
Cane Bay Beach - 13 min drive
Sugar Beach - 14 min drive
Cane Bay - 16 min drive
St. Croix Government House - 18 min drive

Getting around

Christiansted (SSB-St. Croix Seaplane Base) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

‪La Reine Chicken Shack - ‬12 min drive
‪Wendy’s - ‬13 min drive
‪Little Caesars - Kmart - ‬12 min drive
‪Chocolate BBQ - ‬11 min drive
‪McDonald's - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Breezin' Up - location, location, location - beach front at Gentle Winds pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Breezin' Up - location, location, location - beach front at Gentle Winds?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Breezin' Up - location, location, location - beach front at Gentle Winds?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Breezin' Up - location, location, location - beach front at Gentle Winds located?

Situated on the beach, this condo is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Salt River Bay National Historical Park and within 6 miles (10 km) of Cruzan Gardens and Cane Bay. Cane Bay Beach and Little Princess Estate are also within 6 miles (10 km).

8.2

Very good

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

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8.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

10/10

Location

8.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Mike A.

7 Apr 2024

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

Cloquet Vacay

We traveled with three other families with their adult children. We rented three units at gentle winds. All were as advertised and wonderful.

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Ruth R.

6 Apr 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Check-in

Beautiful View

We enjoyed our stay here at this beautiful location. The view is spectacular and the unit is cute and clean. The box containing the keys needs to be replaced, as it is very difficult to open or close. Our driver managed to open it, but really had to put a lot of force on it. The twin beds were too hard for me to sleep on, so I slept on the couch. We did enjoy our stay though!!!! The pool, snack bar and beautiful beach make this an awesome place to stay!

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Nikki C.

26 Feb 2024

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

Great but not amazing

As many have said, the location is great but the unit is in need of an update. We loved the community overall with the beach, pool, grill & bar, chairs and many of the amenities offered while staying here. The room itself is fine, but very worn and musty.

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Timothy C.

15 Feb 2024

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

Gentle Wind I3

Older complex well maintained. Old

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

james h.

11 Feb 2024

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Nice Location, Needs Maintenance

Pros: The condo complex was well maintained, had a nice pool/beach area, and the unit is close to the beach. The living/dining room was comfortable and had a good TV and cable service. The master bedroom was nice and had a nice bed. Cons: Much of the furniture was worn and/or broken and much was too low to the floor (the foyer sitting area is useless for this reason). The bathrooms need to be refurbished (I do not believe either shower/tub can be used as a bath because the mechanisms for closing/opening the drain are broken, the master bath shower head has badly leaking seals so only half the water actually comes out as spray, and neither shower has a wand (which I consider mandatory in a beach house). The kitchen is mostly functional but old with a dishwasher that can only be run at night because it is so loud and burners on the stove which are not level. The tap water tasted awful and was discolored. I was told by guests in other units that was not a problem with their units. I wish I could post pictures to illustrate the issues but at this point in the review process, that does not appear to be an option. With a little care, this couldcbe a 5-star unit but for the reasons above I had to knock the rating down a couple of stars. Despite the limitations, we did enjoy our stay.

Stayed 17 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia R.

16 Jan 2024

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

Great location

Condo could do with an update, but the location near the beach made that not so important. We didn't have a car , but found a reliable taxi to take us around. Food at the Snack shack made it possible to eat many meals without going to town. Always surf to deal with when snorkeling, but we made it work , even for me at 85 years old. I just held on to the rope . Great weather with gentle winds.

Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Robert D.

22 Mar 2023

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Pool and beach were lovely

This unit is in serious need of updating and renovation, especially both bathrooms. The outside screened in porch needs cleaned and the furniture replaced. Since we spent so much time at the lovely pool and beach area, we thoroughly enjoyed our vacation, but the unit itself was disappointing.

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Lisa B.

5 Jan 2023

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

St Croix

Great location. The property needs updating.

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nancy B.

11 May 2022

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

Beautiful View

Beautiful views and peaceful. Nick at the Snack Shack is Awesome.

Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

6 Jan 2020

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

Perfect New Years Getaway

Gentle Winds was just place for the warm weather week we were looking for. We were two couples and the unit was perfect with the two twins made to a king. The location could not have been better, looking out onto the pool and beach area and being able to walk right out. Having the porch was a plus for relaxing morning coffee. We roamed the island a bit but could have easily spent more time right on the Gentle Winds property. The beach shack was great as well, food was actually quite good.

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2019

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

Vicki M.

15 Aug 2017

Great location, needs updating

We loved our stay there. You are literally steps from the beach and pool. Beautiful. They have everything including beach towels, iron, pool and beach toys, coffee and filters, condiments, spices, oils, sweetness, etc. We are not people who complain, but to help the owners, the following need to be addressed. Needs updates to decor, deep clean, paint the entire interior, the bottom step off the porch is broken. The a/c leaked into the hall, which my husband fixed because he is handy, but it needs to be repaired. The overall decor needs to be updated. Please cut back the bushes in front of the porch so you can see the water from the porch. With these changes, we would LOVE to book another week or two next summer.

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2017