Come to Paradise! Relax and Enjoy Island Life!!!

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9.2

Wonderful

1 bathroomSleeps 355.7 sq m

Popular amenities

Washer

Pool

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Dryer

Check-in time

3:30 PM

Check-out time

10:30 AM

Explore the area

St. Thomas

Bolongo Bay1 min walk
Yacht Haven Grande Marina7 min drive
Magens Bay Beach19 min drive
St. Thomas (STT-Cyril E. King)21 min drive

Rooms & beds

0 bedrooms (sleeps 3)

Living Room 2

1 Double Sofa Bed

Other (See Description)

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Balcony

Dining Area

About this property

Looking for a lush tropical setting located directly on the ocean? Come to our island paradise. Enjoy year round fun in the sun or just relax, get away from it all at our oceanfront condo. Island living at its' best. Tropical breezes gently blow the palms at our studio on the beach. The sound of gental waves relaxes you.
Located on Bolongo Bay on the south shore of St. Thomas approximately 20 minutes from the airport by taxi or car. Parking is readily available at rear of our building.

Our studio features a queen size bed, walk in closet, shower and tub, AC as well as a ceiling fan, a fully equipped kitchen, table and chairs inside and out plus a deck overlooking the morning sunrise over the ocean accompanied by hummingbirds and bananaquits. The studio unit has the additional option of a lock off bedroom and full bath. If you are interested in our new additional option, please contact us for rates and availablility. Contact us for rates and availability. Long term rentals available on some units.

One of the three pools in the complex is located ocean side just outside our building, the pool decking and tile was redone in 2012. Adjacent to our Villa complex is Bolongo Bay Beach Resort, which offers a dive boat, PADI dive shop, catamaran with snorkeling or sunset cruises as well as 340 Water Sport rentals for other water sports rentals. Enjoy beach volleyball, basketball, tennis, snorkeling, swimming or an inviting hammock on the beach for your relaxation pleasure. On site there are three restaurants; Mim's Seaside Bistro(casual and fine dining), Iggie's Beach Bar(very casual and fun) and Lobster Grille(casual and island elegant fine dining).

Lots to see and do on St. Thomas, whether it is historical sightseeing, visiting tourist locations like Coral World, spending time on our beautiful beaches, taking a side trip to St. John or the British Virgin Islands, shopping in our duty free port or just Limmin' (island for relaxing).
RENTAL INFORMATION: Minimum age for primary renter is 25 years old, Non-smoking unit, Pets not allowed, Five night minimum stay, On-site maintenance, and Occupancy 2-3.
RATES BASED ON SEASON:
Jan 09-March 31High Season rate $170 per night; April 01-May 25 Spring Season rate $150 per night; May 26-Sept. 05 Summer Season rate $150 per night; Sept. 06-Nov. 15 Value Season rate $140 per night; Nov. 16-Dec.17 Fall Season rate $140 per night;
Dec 18-Jan 08 Winter Holiday Season rate $175
Check with us for the possibility of additional terms available.

As on island owners we would be happy to work with you on your travel plans. Can't wait to start acquainting you with our island home.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
Contact Rick or Linda Lawrence

Keywords: Bolongo Bay Oceanfront

Property manager

Rick Lawrence

Languages

English

Amenities

Pool

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Ocean view

View the many islands from Mountain Top!

Pool

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

House Rules

Check in after 3:30 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 10:30 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and weddings

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

Parties and events (including family gatherings and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 10

Long-term renters welcome

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 deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

St. Thomas

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

St. Thomas

What's nearby

Bolongo Bay - 1 min walk
Yacht Haven Grande Marina - 7 min drive
Sapphire Beach - 14 min drive
Secret Harbour Beach - 14 min drive
Magens Bay Beach - 19 min drive

Getting around

St. Thomas (SPB-St. Thomas Seaplane Base) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

‪The Tap & Still - ‬6 min drive
‪Iggies Oasis Restaurant - ‬7 min walk
‪Dockside Bar - ‬7 min drive
‪The Smoking Rooster - ‬6 min drive
‪Wendy’s - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Come to Paradise! Relax and Enjoy Island Life!!! have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Come to Paradise! Relax and Enjoy Island Life!!! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Come to Paradise! Relax and Enjoy Island Life!!!?

Check-in begins at 3:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Come to Paradise! Relax and Enjoy Island Life!!!?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Come to Paradise! Relax and Enjoy Island Life!!! located?

Nestled on the beach, this St. Thomas condo is within 3 mi (5 km) of Bolongo Bay, Bluebeards Beach and Morningstar Beach. Mangrove Lagoon and Frenchman's Bay are also within 3 miles (5 km).

9.2

Wonderful

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8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

8.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Jeff S., Atlanta, Georgia

8 Mar 2024

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

Beautiful view with bonus

Great view, patio and pool. Insite host to make sure everything is perfect. A great resturant is a very short walk for the best drinks and best Lobster dinner on the island.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Anne H.

6 Mar 2024

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

Quiet waterfront studio, excellent location.

Great water front studio gem in a quiet neighborhood with two restaurants nearby. Excellent pool faces the bay. A combination of three properties allows for safe walks off the main road and two beaches within walking distance (one is primarily a coral beach). two restaurants are within walking distance (5 min). Property managers are very easy to work with. Be advised this is a NO SMOKING unit, but the condo not a smokefree property.

Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Neil H.

27 Feb 2024

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

Had a great vacation

Great property and location, building is older but kept in good shape. The rental process and communication was great. Overall I have no complaints and would definitely stay here again.

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn T.

19 Jan 2024

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

Watergate Villas #1734

Good location. Great communication. Very laid back. Will return

Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul T.

11 June 2023

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

Watergate

Great location...great view...great property manager...great rate!!

Stayed 52 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joy M.

15 Mar 2023

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

A true breath of fresh air!

I was happy with the accommodations. Other residents and guests were very friendly - we enjoyed talking with each other at the pool. The weather was good, the sea was warm and clean, the pool was kept nicely. The landlord lived on the grounds and was easy to contact if a need arose. It was easy to get taxis. Many had favorite taxi drivers, but I found that VI taxi was very reasonable and easy to reach by phone. I would definitely go again! (Only downside was the no-see-ums. If you go there, take some skin-so-soft lotion & anti-itch spray. Those who go yearly did tell me the no-see-ums seemed worse this year.)

Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Robert P.

14 Mar 2023

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

Nice older property

Amazing location. Small accommodation with perhaps too much furniture jammed in

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Al S., Marietta, GA - USA

4 July 2022

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

Very easy stay!

Very easy to book and arrange this vacation. Not fancy just extremely functional. No frills!

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mark R., Delray Beach Florida

31 May 2022

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

On top of the water

Sit on your balcony and be 20' from the ocean! Bolongo is halfway between the big 3 - Charlotte Amalie - Red Hook- main shopping area. Very convenient.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

6/10 Okay

Lasavia B.

21 May 2022

Liked: Location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Cleanliness

God's gift of nature and beauty

We had problems from the moment we arrived. We were unable to watch TV only soccer however owner notified groundskeeper who propley came and fixed that problem. Then the AC was not working the owner had replaced the next afternoon. We had no hot water for our entire stay. There was no toilet paper provided and the toilet stop flushing we had to fill the back of the tank with water to flush. Frig was dirty plus a few dishes were also dirty. We were extremely pleased with our view it was breathtaking. The sound of waves crashing all night long was so peaceful and soothing we even recorded this to sleep to when we came back home to rainy Seattle Washington. We didn't like the bright lights shining in our faces from the window closes to the bed. We recommend having a check list for your cleaning crew so things will not be missed. The view and and all the sounds of nature two thumbs up 👍👍

Stayed 5 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shelisa T.

16 Mar 2022

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

Enjoyed

Really enjoyed staying at this property. Beautiful unit with an amazing view and conveniently located. Host had excellent communication and was very helpful.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Roger K.

7 Feb 2022

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

Awesome Vacation Amazing location

One of the best vacations my wife and I have ever been on the condominium is exactly as shown in the advertisement room is very clean and a very safe and awesome location is Paradise Richard is a fantastic host his only concern was if we were having a good time and if there was any issues in the room The only bad thing I could say is that I had to leave

Stayed 28 nights in Jan 2022

2/10 Terrible

Jacqueline G.

25 Dec 2021

Liked: Check-in, location

Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Very Dirty

When I first arrived at the property I was extremely impressed the view is amazing. The pool is kept clean there’s a wonderful restaurant next-door that delicious and has very friendly staff, but when I went to my room I’m surprised I even stayed. The toilet doesn’t flush the screen door was broken the room smelled very dirty and musty, They were no cleaning supplies for me to tidy up the place. I actually took my sheets and my comforter off and went and washed them before I use them. I also had to put towels and blankets on the furniture before I sat on it, stains and order. Just a quick make up at the apartment would make a tremendous difference. But I can say I sat out on the deck every single day and night watching the waves looking at the view, the view from the balcony is absolutely beautiful.

Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Robert M.

14 Aug 2021

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

Great Host and Exceptional View, Right Next to the Water

I think as others have commented, the complex is a bit of an older property. However, the unit was super clean and the view is fantastic - all at a very reasonable price. We enjoyed the location. You are right next to the water, and you'll fall asleep to the sound of waves breaking. It is located pretty conveniently between Charlotte Amalie and Red Hook - so it was never a far drive anywhere. (we definitely recommend renting a car if you are comfortable driving on the left - and reserve early. On the island, demand for rental cars is greater than supply) Rick was a great host, prompt to reply, and we certainly look forward to being back.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

4/10 Poor

Rebecca J.

2 Aug 2021

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Please freshen the pillows and linen ASAP!!!!!

This property can do with a lot of updating. Pillows are disgusting and the only way I could use them was to double case tgem. The pull out couch mattress appeared to have blood in the center and the cushions were disgusting and had to be covered with sheets to sit on. The bathroom photo was NOT reflective of the state of the bathroom. A good coat of paint and AGAIN new linen would go along way. Property is beautiful and will jkept up and the staff are wonderful.

Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Eunice T.

26 July 2021

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

Relaxing

I enjoyed my stay. The condo looks exactly like the photos. The sound of the ocean waves, and ocean breeze was amazing. I only had one issue and that was with the screen door. Othewise, great location and nice place to stay.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

6/10 Okay

theresa h.

12 July 2021

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

Beautiful view

View is great, good location, ok room, kitchen could use updating. For me, Having a car was a necessity to get around the island to see everything and not depend on taxis. Know that there is no beach to sit on at this location, only the pool and then the sea wall. People are friendly. Felt safe.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ann

23 June 2021

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

Outstanding View, Quiet Room, Reasonable Cost

My dear hubby and I came to St. Thomas to celebrate our 20th wedding anniversary, as well as surviving Covid as in house caregivers. We wanted peace, relaxation, and a good location. This property provided all three. The location is convenient between Charlotte Amalie and Red Hook, with fairly easy access by car to beaches and shopping. We had a rental car, and parking was a breeze at the unit. I knew that we made the right decision when we walked up to the first landing, and saw the AMAZING view of the bay and heard the rolling waves. I was in awe every time I left the room. The pool was just below the room, but it was rarely busy. These units were very quiet, and the waves crashing certainly can lull you to sleep and block out too much noise. The room itself was well supplied with everything that you would need (and couldn't carry onto an airplane) including dishes, abundant towels, beach chairs, pool toys, a drying rack, shampoo, and a coffee maker. We went to pick up a few groceries, and all of the things that we needed were available and in good condition. The owner was very prompt with answering messages, sending information well in advance including information to help us to plan our vacation. Overall, thank you for allowing us use of your condo. We loved it and had a wonderful vacation.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Hannah G.

17 June 2021

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

Great place for the price!

I was very happy with this property for the money. I wish I would have stayed closer to Red Hook because of the availability of amenities like groceries, restaurants, and nearby beaches. However, this place did not disappoint!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

4/10 Poor

Shanita W.

14 June 2021

Liked: Check-in, location

Hot Summer Nights

The check In process was great! The property was clean, but some of the towels have stains on them. The unit interior needs to be updated. The bed was uncomfortable. I suggest putting a new mattress and pillows in this unit. The A/C unit would stop blowing cold air in the middle of every night I was there. So my sleep was the worst, between the uncomfortable mattress and hot summer nights due to A/C acting up. Definitely, fix that A/C, as it's summer and is much needed. The view off the balcony is amazing! If you want to eat at Mims, RSVP well in advance, they book up fast. You can use services at Bolongo Bay Resort, however, they are fully booked and trying to reserve services for their guest (Taxi, Excursions, and Iggie's Oasis), you should call ahead a time to the resort and ask what is open to the public.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Millicent H.

28 May 2021

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

Beautiful property

The total experience was nice. The property was clean and well-kept.. David the iguana was cute. The residence and guess were kind .

Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jessica R.

22 May 2021

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

Great views and location

We found the condo was centrally located to everything we wanted to d and you can’t beat the view from the balcony! Nice pool and didn’t have any issues with taxis coming to get us.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Johnathan H.

9 Apr 2021

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

Everything you need!

Nice accommodations, lots of cooking items and Rick was able to give us great recommendations for our trip. Has access to a nice pool and the beach at the Bolongo. It is not a part of the Bolongo which isn't super clear from the post title, but we were able to enjoy the beach, booked a trip on nearby heavenly days catamaran and enjoyed the two nearby restaurants all the same. Really great view as well!

Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2021

6/10 Okay

Tim W.

24 Mar 2021

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Disliked: Cleanliness

Good

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021

6/10 Okay

Lateefah F., Hackensack, NJ USA

5 Jan 2021

Liked: Check-in, location

Disliked: Cleanliness

New Year's Eve

The owner was very nice. Communication was not always the best, though. When we 1st got there they were unavailable because they were flying back which is OK. He fixed the shower curtain the evening we got there just like he said he would which was good. But So many things were old and outdated (kitchen, pots, rugs in bathroom, the bathroom) and had not really been kept up . WiFi was incredibly spotty - which was hard since I work remotely. It was generally clean but the towels were stained (old stains). I have to go back to how nice the owner was because I did not see check out time (my fault) and he allowed us just this one time to stay a little later because our flight was leaving in the evening. The view was perfect, the area is quiet and fun and the beach is right there - you can't beat the location!

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2020

About the host

Hosted by Rick Lawrence

We were semi-retired professionals looking for our little slice of paradise. We found it here, we eat a leisurely breakfast most mornings on our deck overlooking the ocean. We are lulled to sleep each night by the sound of the waves. We have lived on island for over 15 years now and still find it our slice of paradise.

Why they chose this property

We wanted oceanfront property that had easy access to the beach with nothing to restrict our tropical ocean view. The pool and a short green area and then down the stairs and you are on the beach. We are within walking distance to Iggie's, Mim's and the Lobster Grille. We enjoy going over and meeting friends at Iggie's and just walking home along the beach. Each morning I walk the beach to get my local island paper to enjoy with breakfast.

What makes this property unique

We live on island year round with our vacation property located in the same complex as our own personal unit. We love the weather, the flowers, the hummingbirds, the bananaquits, the scenery, the proximity of the pool and beach. We still haven't done it all ! So much to see and do and things changing all the time.