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New King size bed with ceiling fan for extra comfort

Private deck overlooking renovated marina

Kitchen and living room with large screen flat screen TV

Living area with queen size sofa sleeper

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9.4

Exceptional

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 470 sq m

Popular amenities

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Washer

Dryer

Outdoor space

Ocean view

Explore the area

St Thomas

Sapphire Beach2 min walk
Smith Bay Beach16 min walk
Secret Harbour Beach9 min drive
St. Thomas (STT-Cyril E. King)33 min drive

Most relevant reviews

10/10 Excellent

Overall property was excellent and was our second stay at this condo. Some updates would be helpful.

Hobb

Mar 20, 2024

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchenette

Balcony

Dining Area

About this property

Welcome to Paradise!

Loaded with comforts and amenities situated on the white sands of Sapphire Beach in St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands. Sapphire Beach Resort and Marina is the perfect destination for travelers looking for Caribbean relaxation and comfort, or travelers looking for adventure and island hopping. We are situated on over a half mile long stunning and lavishly tropical white sandy beach. The property is located on the east end of St. Thomas' island and is the perfect location for any type of vacation – from adventurous, to fun in the sun, to relaxing by the pool, to island hopping by boat, yacht or ferry. Everything you need for a memorable vacation is right on-site so leaving the resorts property is completely optional. For those with an exploring nature, St. Thomas has a wide variety of attractions, including historic buildings, Blackbeard's castle, underwater submarine tour, boat tours, sky ride, marine park, and ecotours to name just a few.

The crystal clear multi-level cascading freshwater pool overlooks the Caribbean Sea leaving you with magnificent views of the islands. Enjoy jet skiing and other water sports or try your skills in a game of sand volleyball. Sapphire Beach Resort is located in a lovely landscaped tropical vegetation garden amidst palm and banana trees. The marina onsite provide boat excursions to many of the other beautiful islands as well as fishing, parasailing and snorkeling adventures. There is a dive shop on property to accommodate your snorkeling and other water activities. There is also a beachfront bar and restaurant located at the waters edge.

Property manager

Cheri Shinner

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Ocean view

Outdoor space

Main deck sitting area overlooking St. John. Breathtaking!!!

Ocean view

Pool

Kitchen

Washer

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 27

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

If barbecue is used during your stay it must be cleaned prior to departure or a $50.00 charge will be charged against the security deposit.

Upon departure all trash needs to be removed from the unit and all dirty dishes washed.

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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a deadlock

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Red Hook

Located in St. Thomas, this condo is on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Sapphire Beach and Coki Point Beach. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

St Thomas

What's nearby

Sapphire Beach - 2 min walk
Smith Bay Beach - 16 min walk
Coki Point Beach - 9 min drive
Secret Harbour Beach - 9 min drive
Coral World Ocean Park - 10 min drive

Getting around

St. Thomas (SPB-St. Thomas Seaplane Base) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

‪The Tap & Still - ‬15 min walk
‪Hook’d - ‬17 min walk
‪Captain Quin's Rum Bar - ‬16 min walk
‪Sapphire Beach Bar - ‬6 min walk
‪Tarpon’s Table - ‬14 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Welcome to Paradise! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Welcome to Paradise!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Welcome to Paradise!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Welcome to Paradise! located?

Situated on the beach, this condo is steps away from Cabes Point and Sapphire Beach. Turquoise Beach and Vessup Bay are also within 1 mile (2 km).

9.4

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

6/10 Okay

Brandon K.

11 May 2024

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

Disliked: Cleanliness

Great Location and Price, Bed Bugs

Location and price were fantastic, but my wife and I ended up with dozens of bites from bed bugs from our stay.

Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Tatyana D.

27 Apr 2024

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

Review!

The property was clean and comfortable. Definitely the same as the pictures online. The only issue was the knob in the bathroom for the hot water in the shower was broken so it was a task trying to cut the hot water on . The Lighting inside also needs some improvement. Overall we enjoyed out stay!

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hobb

20 Mar 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, communication

Overall property was excellent and was our second stay at this condo. Some updates would be helpful.

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

michael g.

12 Mar 2024

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

Great Marina view from second floor studio condo!

We enjoyed our vacation last month at Cheri’s condo. It was the perfect size for our family of three. Watching the boats come in and out of the marina was really nice. It is only a short distance to walk to the pool or to the main beach and the Sapphire beach bar. Cheri was wonderful to work with and very quick to answer any questions that we had. The condo was very clean and had everything that we needed for our stay. Thank you for sharing with us!

Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ana

5 Mar 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

This place is great! Very clean and you have everything u need for a great stay. The prices such as coffee or drinks in this area are pretty high… no grocery store close by, you will have to drive or get a taxi. The beach is very beautiful. Overall experience great. Would def get back again.

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Melanie G.

22 Feb 2024

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Disliked: Cleanliness

Sapphire Resort

Overall our stay was magnificent. The uni we rented could have been cleaned a bit better upon arrival. There was something all over the frint of the refrigerator. There were tiles missing in the bathroom along the base and shower knob was missing. It is in need of some tlc.

Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Lori L.

9 Feb 2024

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

Nice views, convenient location

Lots to do in the area, beautiful views!

Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie

8 Jan 2024

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel C.

31 Dec 2023

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

Great spot for a quick getaway

We read plenty of reviews prior to arriving so we knew that the Sapphire Beach resort is independently owned condos. F203 was great. Cheri sent us a detailed message the day before our arrival with check in instructions and recommendations for excursions and dining. It was a studio overlooking the marina but still quiet and a removed from the bustle of the public beach. The views were delightful. Some of the fixtures were dated or broken (for example, one sink didn’t work) but it didn’t detract from the experience and I still feel like we got a good value in a spectacular location.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marche

21 July 2023

Property was wonderful! Clean and spacious for 2 people, safe and people were friendly !

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Timothy W.

17 May 2023

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

Sapphire

Nice accommodations. Great beach. And awesome beach bar

Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Odessa

8 May 2023

Stayed 11 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Beth T.

21 Apr 2023

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

A wonderful stay!

We loved our weeklong stay at this property! The location at Sapphire was perfect for us, and we loved the view of the marina with St John in the background. We found the unit clean and cool! The AC worked really well and kept the condo very comfortable. The check-in process was easy, and communication with the owner was prompt and pleasant. We wouldn’t hesitate to stay here again!

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sara

29 Mar 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

The resort is absolutely beautiful. This particular building is tucked away from the others, giving you a very nice view of the marina from the balcony. I do wish they would do something with the area in front of the building to make it more aesthetically pleasing (it’s currently just a bare gravel lot with nothing on it) but other than that it was wonderful and I would definitely book again.

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Josef

16 Feb 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

Close to the beach and restaurants

Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

idalmis a.

15 Dec 2022

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

Awesome stay!

Place was just like the picture. The view is the selling point to stay in the property . The owner send a detailed message before our arrival. The place was spacious and comfortable with some minor things to improve. In the kitchen the toast was broke , the pans needs to be updated bc they are not non stick. One faucet in the bathroom was closed due to a leak . I think property should update the picture bc is much better looking property when you see it in person . Also the pool is great! Infinity pool with gorgeous views! Beach bar was great too , awesome drink and atmosphere right on the sapphire beach! I would recommend this property to family with small childrens !

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Patricia C.

12 Dec 2022

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

There just to sleep

Basically we only slept in the room because we were going to a wedding with many festivities every day. We loved the view. Also we appreciated the fact that it was quiet. My only suggestion would be to supply tissues and moisturizer!

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Charles H.

12 Oct 2022

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

Sapphire

This unit was a lovely unit. This unit was as advertised. This unit was very clean and I would totally stay there again in the future.

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karen

7 Aug 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

Quiet, safe, secure and family friendly. Just the most lovely place for myself and my boys. Host was generous and thoughtful. Location was beautiful marina, restaurants on-site. Near ferry to St. John.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Valerie Sue B.

14 June 2022

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

Sapphire met our desires

We loved the beach and location! The apt was comfortable and clean. The power went out a couple times but it did so on the whole island and it didn’t interrupt our good time. We enjoyed the bar, the pizza place, cafe and pool. The only issue was the bars closed at 8:00pm and they closed a couple times during our stay for private parties. All good as we made our way to Sudi’s up the hill. The cabs were just fine for transport and a rental car was not necessary. The location was the best and I would do it all again just the same. Amazingly beautiful place and people!

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Heather W.

9 June 2022

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

Family Vacation 2022

Thanks so much for letting us stay. Great place.!!! Love the location. Would come back.Had a great time.Very clean place.Very quiet. Everyone is so nice.

Stayed 8 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

2 June 2022

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

The property was great. Great location, great view. Room was renovated and looked new, very clean. I would recommend to others.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

David

15 May 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

Situated on the marina with delightful view of water and boats. Easy 2 minute walk to gorgeous beach and sapphire colored water. Taxi stand close by which is required if you have no rental car. Beautiful beach!

Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Vincent R.

2 May 2022

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

PERFECTION IN PARADISE

Easy check-in, Safe, Convenient location, Clean, Tastefully Decorated, Engaged Host, and Affordable.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Leyla A.

26 Apr 2022

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

Excellent experience

Unit has everything you need. Wonderful view, beautiful beach , clean unit. Best location 👌

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

About the host

Hosted by Cheri Shinner

I fell in love with St. Thomas and the Virgin Islands eight years ago when I purchased my first condo at Sapphire Beach. I now have four condo's onsite and hope to instill my love of the islands with my guests. The beauty and tranquility of the property promotes a relaxing getaway sure to provide amazing memories for all.

Why they chose this property

This property is one of the developments that lies closest to the turquoise waters with glorious views from this renovated condo. It also sits on one of the most beautiful beaches St. Thomas has to offer. The view from the deck offers unobstructive views of the properties' onsite marina with a short stroll to the beautiful beach located onsite as well as the two level freshwater pool at the ocean's edge.

What makes this property unique

This property is just steps from the onsite marina where you can book a day trip to many of the virgin islands including St. John, Jost Van Dyke, Virgin Gorda and may others. You can also take a sunset cruise, rent Jet Skis or give parasailing a try.