SEAbbatical on Sapphire- Steps to the beach! Sleeps 5

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New Daybed and trundle in the sunroom for the kids (or the snoring guy!)

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Exceptional

1 bedroom2 bathroomsSleeps 5

Popular amenities

Beach view
Dryer
Washer
Pool
Barbecue grill
Kitchen

Explore the area

St Thomas, St Thomas

Sapphire Beach
‪5 min walk‬
Lindquist Beach
‪14 min walk‬
Coki Point Beach
‪9 min drive‬
St. Thomas (SPB-St. Thomas Seaplane Base)
‪22 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed and 1 Single Futon

Living Room

1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 Double Murphy Bed

Living Room 1

1 Single Futon

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Kitchen

Separate dining area

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Enjoy your "Sea"bbatical on Sapphire beach in this spacious 1 bedroom, 2 bath condo at Sapphire Beach West (Crystal Cove). With 1 king bed, 1 murphy bed, 1 day bed (with twin trundle), and 1 sleeper sofa, there is room for the whole family! Utilize the fully stocked kitchen and washer/ dryer, if needed. Otherwise, enjoy a delicious meal at one of the four reataurants on property!
So many options are just a coconut's throw away. Enjoy the beach, the pool, tennis courts, coffee/ ice cream store, beach bar, and more! Downtown Red Hook, with amazing restaurants, nightlife, and ferry to St. John, is less than a mile away!
Desire to explore further? Charter a boat at the marina next door and explore the Caribbean Sea and neighboring islands! Most importantly, don't forget to relax, unwind, and enjoy your "Sea"bbatical on Sapphire beach!

Property manager

Ed McKernan

Premier Host

Languages

English

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

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

Please do not hang wet clothes on balcony. This is a condo association rule. Feel free to use the washer/dryer in the condo to freshen up clothes.

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 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

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 Secret Harbour Beach. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing, kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours.

St Thomas, St Thomas

What's nearby

Sapphire Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
Lindquist Beach - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
Secret Harbour Beach - 8 min drive - 3.1 km
Coki Point Beach - 9 min drive - 3.5 km
Coral World Ocean Park - 9 min drive - 3.7 km

Getting around

St. Thomas (SPB-St. Thomas Seaplane Base) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

‪Sapphire Beach Bar - ‬3 min walk
‪Sunset Grille @ Secret Harbour Beach Resort - ‬5 min drive
‪Tarpon’s Table - ‬16 min walk
‪Sun & Sea Bar And Grill - ‬5 min drive
‪Coconut Cove - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does SEAbbatical on Sapphire- Steps to the beach! Sleeps 5 have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is SEAbbatical on Sapphire- Steps to the beach! Sleeps 5 pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at SEAbbatical on Sapphire- Steps to the beach! Sleeps 5 ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at SEAbbatical on Sapphire- Steps to the beach! Sleeps 5 ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is SEAbbatical on Sapphire- Steps to the beach! Sleeps 5 located?

Nestled on the beach, this St. Thomas condo building is within a 10-minute walk of Cabes Point and Sapphire Beach. Lindquist Beach and Turquoise Beach are also within 15 minutes.

9.8

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Bradley B.

17 Apr 2025

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

Spring break

Great location, great beach accessories with the property.

Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terry D.

22 Mar 2025

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

1 yr anniversary & vacation

Everything was completely amazing. 5 stars on this rental. Will definitely stay here again

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

joseph r.

17 Mar 2025

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

Awesome place right by the beach

We stayed here for a week and it was great. Check in and check out process was smooth, it’s a great location steps from the beach. Plenty of room for everyone to sleep. Savannah was responsive and helpful. Would stay here again.

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie M.

10 Mar 2025

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

Paradise found

Everything about SEAbbatical, Crystal Cove, and Sapphire Beach as a whole was even better than we could have ever hoped for! We got a little teary eyed having to leave this wonderful place and can’t wait to return!

Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kay L.

27 Feb 2025

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

A pleasant return stay

We have enjoyed this unit before. All was as expected, plus some beautiful new upgrades to the facade, windows, and stairs. We hope to return again someday.

Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martin R.

18 Feb 2025

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

Another great stay

We have stayed here twice now and had a great time. The location is perfect. The recent upgrades to the exterior and windows adds a nice touch. Also the windows appear to be more sound proof (roosters) than before and made for a quieter stay. Ed is extremely quick to reply to any questions leading up to the trip and Savannah who is on island is quick to help with any issues that arise during your stay.

Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

d4nielsens1@verizon.net

25 Jan 2025

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

Happy stay

The shower curtain fell. Once we notified the property manager, it was replaced in a timely manner.

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ben W.

12 Jan 2025

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

Everything you need for a fantastic stay!

My family loved this property! The location is incredible, just steps to the beach and great snorkeling. The condo was super clean, well-stocked, and communication with Ed and his local property manager (Savannah) were great. My family already can’t wait to stay here again!

Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeannette F.

5 Jan 2025

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

Great stay

Great View of Sabbatical Beach, nice beach closet with things you may need. Hideaway couch is typical, a bit hard to sleep on, but the rest of the beds were fine and stay was great!

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

S W.

27 Dec 2024

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

Great stay!

Location was perfect, only a few steps to a beautiful beach, very short drive to Red Hook for ferry, dining, and a market for groceries. Condo had plenty of room for a family of 5 to sleep and had everything we needed. Plenty of towels, blankets, and pillows, AC worked great. Both Savannah and Ed were very responsive. Would stay again!

Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ingrid C.

23 Dec 2024

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

Click Book

Clicking book was the best decision! Sapphire Beach is where you want to be. It is clean, quiet, and not flooded with cruise passengers. Great beach bar/coffee shop/restaurant all just within steps from the condo. Beach chairs are readily available and the condo owner/property manager were very responsive and extremely helpful. The marina is walking distance, a taxi stand is close, and Red Hook is nearby. There is also a reliable Jeep rental place, at your convenience. All in all, highly recommended!

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

30 Nov 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Check-in, communication

Very rough beginning

When we arrived at the condo, the code the manager sent did not work. We tried calling both the manager and the owner and did not receive a response for several hours. This was very frustrating after a long day of travel. When we did get into the condo later that night, there was no hot water. Again I contacted the owner and they said they would let the property know. It wasn’t until after 3pm the next afternoon that we finally had hot water. Next problem was the kitchen sink and the bathtub shower would not drain. Again - had to contact the owner and they did the repair the next day. I have been to St Thomas many times and was very disappointed not only with the issues we had in the beginning, but also with the response of the owner. I would stay somewhere else for the amount they charge.

Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Niki D.

12 June 2024

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

Beautiful Condo at Sapphire

The condo was clean and exactly as pictured. Ed was kind and very responsive to us. When we arrived there was even a complimentary bottle of champagne in the fridge. I grew up in St. Thomas and when my husband and I go back we always stay at Sapphire or Crystal Cove. You cannot beat the location. You walk right out to a beautiful beach with snorkeling, a bar, pizza place, coffee shop and upscale restaurant. It truly has everything you need. We had a great time. Thank you Ed!

Stayed 8 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jon S.

22 May 2024

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

Highly recommend

Great location! Great condo!

Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Dominick C.

6 May 2024

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

Great Visit to St Thomas

The condo is steps away from a beautiful beach, great snorkeling, great sand, and lots of sun. It is an upstairs unit in the event you are traveling with someone with mobility issues. The condo itself was spacious and very clean. It is a little dated and used, but you forget about that after the first hours there. The cleanliness was top notch. Please know there is not much near the condo, activity and shopping wise. There are 3 “bars” and 3 “restaurants”. Bar food, pizza, and expensive restaurant. No need to dress up anywhere here. You will find that you will be going to Red Hook a lot after your day in the sun, unless you purchase food and beverages from there early on. The condo has everything you will need to feel at home. We cooked a couple nights and had breakfast and lunch several days there. Prices are high, but if you look around, you will find reasonable drinks and meals; even a little better than home. Happy Hour in Red Hook is between 3-6 and 4-7. Don’t buy alcohol at the airport, cheaper in Res Hook. We would stay here again. Ed was very responsive and gave great suggestions. Take a ferry ride to St John’s, you will be very happy you did. We went to Carnival in Charlotte Amarie. Easy to get a taxi down there, not so easy getting back. Had to hail a Gypsy cab after companies advised they had no one available. Taxi ride for 2 to Red Hook from the condo was $15 one way with tip. The ferry terminal is in Red Hook and you can always get a cab there. Go and Enjoy!

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Mark L.

27 Apr 2024

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

Vacation

Good

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kerry B.

7 Apr 2024

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

Beautiful location in a nice condo

Sapphire beach was a beautiful place to stay. One of the cleaner, quieter beaches not overrun with cruise passengers. Great beach bar/restaurant and pizza place right there. Our family had a wonderful week. The condo was clean and had everything we needed, including enough beds for our family of 5. Owners and property managers were very responsive to all of our questions and had great tips and advice on what to do and where to go. Highly recommend!

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stacy C.

30 Mar 2024

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

Fantastic!

Great location

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Monica C.

12 Mar 2024

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

Great beach and location!

Loved the location and beautiful beach.

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer W.

10 Mar 2024

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

Wonderful stay

We had a great time and experience here. Wonderful beach right down the way and easy parking. Savannah was so much help especially when checking in. Great space for all of us. Great location.

Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shannon R.

1 Mar 2024

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

Great place

We had a wonderful stay here. The location is perfect and the hosts provide many amenities. We were also happily surprised to be greeting by the manager when we arrived. Everything was great and would definitely stay here again :)

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mathew S.

19 Feb 2024

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

Loved it!!

Property was as described. Close to the beech and perfect for our family.

Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kirby M., Savannah, GA

14 Feb 2024

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

Hidden gem

Wonderful hidden community aling the beach with food and amenities to complement your stay. Friendly community, very welcoming.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dave E.

13 Feb 2024

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

Perfect Vacation Spot

Everything was as advertised and being so close to the beach was great!

Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Martin R.

28 Jan 2024

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

Great Stay

This is about our 7th trip staying at Crystal Cove and the unit we normally rent was not available so we gave this property a shot. This unit had a few more aerinites than we normally have such as washer / dryer, dishwasher and the best of all a dehumidifier. The property is as advertised in the photos and we enjoyed our stay. Ed was a great host and answered all our questions leading up to our stay. We would definitely stay here again.

Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2024

About the host

Hosted by Ed McKernan

The McKernan family currently live in Colorado and while we love the Rocky Mountains, warm weather and the Caribbean Sea constantly call us back! Over the years, we have been traveling to various warm weather places in search of the right place, with the right vibe. We found it here in the Virgin Islands!
Like many people, Ed has experienced a couple of "down-sizings" or "restructures" in the corporate world. Each time he was impacted, he called them sabbaticals (even though he was technically, just unemployed, ha!). Either way, he embraced his short term freedom. Therefore, It only made sense to call our dream condo, "Sea"bbatical! We hope you enjoy your stay!

Why they chose this property

We wanted a place that checked all the boxes: A view, walking distance to the beach, amenities such as a pool, and a vacation feel that included a place for beach front dining and cocktails. Crystal Cove at Sapphire Beach has it all!
The other advantage is the proximity to Red Hook. The town is only 1 mile away and has numerous shops, restaurants, and nightlife! The ferry to St. John and the neighboring islands also leaves from here, making day trips stress free!

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1 bedroom (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

Living Room

Living Room 1

2 bathrooms

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