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Ocean View Retreat

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Property grounds
Interior
Room
Living area
Private kitchen

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Pool
    Pool
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
St Thomas, St Thomas
  • Sapphire Beach
    8 min walk
  • Turquoise Beach
    13 min walk
  • American Yacht Harbor
    17 min walk
  • St. Thomas (SPB-St. Thomas Seaplane Base)
    24 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony

About this property

Ocean View Retreat

Our Ocean View Retreat is perched on the hillside above Sapphire Beach with
gorgeous views of St. John and the British Virgin Islands.
Enjoy your morning coffee or sunset beverages on the covered balcony
with chairs & cocktail table; take in the views; listen to the ocean and feel the breezes. This home away from home has everything you need for a relaxing and rejuvenating vacation.

Just a short walk down the hill and past Sapphire Marina you will find a beautiful white sand beach with protected areas for snorkeling. Sapphire Village is conveniently located at the East End of St. Thomas less than 1 mile from Red Hook, where you will find many conveniences such as a grocery store, pharmacy, ATM, numerous shops, restaurants and bars, and of course the ferry to St. John.

Completely renovated in 2017, this comfortably furnished 500 square foot studio sleeps 2; has a queen bed, shower only bath, hair dryer, storage dresser, closet space, safe for valuables, wireless internet, and television with Firestick streaming service (use your own Netflix, Hulu, etc. account). The fully furnished kitchen includes Keurig coffee maker, microwave, refrigerator, oven, toaster, blender, dishes, and utensils. Beach towels and beach chairs are also provided in the unit.

The condo is in the middle level of the building—walk straight in from the parking lot level without having to drag your luggage up or down the stairs. Also on the same ground level is one of 2 freshwater pools in the development. The other pool is one tier lower next to Sudi’s Restaurant and Bar. There is a laundry room on property near the management office across from the lower pool. At the Sapphire Marina, you will find charter boats for excursions and fishing.

At the beach, you will find the Sapphire Beach Restaurant and Bar and The Beach Buzz coffee shop. Sapphire Beach has coral reefs on each side for snorkeling. Kayaks and lounge chairs are available for rent at the beach. Other water sports such as jet skis and parasailing are available either from vendors on the beach or at the marina.

The Red Hook ferry to St. John runs hourly and only takes about 15 minutes to get there. In St. John you can explore numerous gorgeous white sand beaches and snorkeling spots as well as enjoy several quaint shops, restaurants and bars.

You can take the local “Safari Bus” open air taxi to Red Hook less than 5 minutes away for $1.
Many other attractions of St. Thomas are a short drive or taxi ride away, including Coki Beach, Coral World, and Magens Bay. Downtown Charlotte Amalie is only about 20 minutes away with lots of shopping and attractions. Taxi services are readily available to take you almost anywhere on the island in 30 minutes or less.




Property manager

Kim Poss
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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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

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

About the area

Red Hook

Located in St. Thomas, this condo is near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Sapphire Beach and Lindquist Beach.
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St Thomas, St Thomas

What's nearby

  • Sapphire Beach - 8 min walk
  • Lindquist Beach - 18 min walk
  • Secret Harbour Beach - 8 min drive
  • Coki Point Beach - 9 min drive
  • Coral World Ocean Park - 10 min drive

Getting around

  • St. Thomas (SPB-St. Thomas Seaplane Base) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sapphire Beach Bar - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Sunset Grille @ Secret Harbour Beach Resort - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪An Hour Late - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Tarpon’s Table - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Pesce Cucina Italiana - ‬18 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Ocean View Retreat have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Ocean View Retreat pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Ocean View Retreat?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Ocean View Retreat?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Ocean View Retreat located?

Situated by the ocean, this condo building is within a 10-minute walk of Cabes Point and Sapphire Beach. Lindquist Beach and Turquoise Beach are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kristin B.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Atasha B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing
Everything was perfect views amazing the room had everything you needed. Only issue they working on the steps but I enjoyed everything. The cafe area was a great vibe people were friendly. This host answers all call in a timely manner. I would def book again
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

4/10 Poor

Missy D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Room was decent
A lot of issues.. the host took care of most…some were out of their control but… some were not.. the construction on the property was very dangerous and terrible looking … I didn’t realize there was soooo much walking especially up giant hills! (with awaiting another back surgery) not the greatest place. But no reviews mentioned at all about the POWER OUTAGES EVERY DAY FOR HRS AND NO WATER!!!!! The host responded “ welcome to island life and have a nice pool day! The price of groceries or the price of taxis… expect to spend over 100*$ a day on rides… butter.. 12.99 a lb! A loaf of bread 8$! N ps… the restaurant at the pool was great but very slippery. I took a very bad fall and killed my already hurt back b smashed my head pretty bad on the concrete!!! Beautiful waters but I’m glad to be home! Will never go back there. Not for me..
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

David S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice property - will stay here again
This property was very well kept, clean and with modern appliances and accommodations. I will definitely be staying here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason B Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent
Had a great experience! Beautiful views!! The condo had a musty, damp smell, so bring a candle or air fresheners. But overall was an amazing trip!!
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ricky C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Everything was perfect!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joy J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Book NOW! Absolutely Amazing Location/View/Property
Wow, where do i begin! First i’d like to say Kim was amazing and very responsive. She answered all my questions since this was my first time using Vrbo. The location of the property is absolutely amazing. The view from the balcony is amazing. You will feel very safe as there are several visitors who stay at the same property. Book now because this location on the Sapphire Beach was my favorite beach which is right there on the property. You don’t really need to leave or go far for anything because you have everything right there onsite. The rental what’s clean, spacious and nicely decorated. The view is amazing from the balcony and the location was a huge plus since it’s close to everything. The unit included everything you need to go to the beach from bags to towels the rental had it all. The only thing was the bed was not very comfortable, a little hard. Outside of that the property is located near all the hotspots in Redhook. You are so close that you could actually walk! The Redhook area is where everyone goes since it has all the bars, restaurants, nightlife and ferry. Overall this property, the location and my stay was absolutely amazing and I would definitely book this property again! Book now no need to look any further!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Thomas B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and view
Great view from the balcony. Sudi’s poolside bar and restaurant was fantastic.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hanif T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Stay overall
I loved this property very convenient!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This property did not disappoint on any levels. The unit was very clean, comfortable and the views were 5 star! The short walk down to beautiful beach and oceanfront pool was a nice walk up and down hill which was our morning exercise. Sudi's was great for after beach cocktails and snacks. We took advantage of the small kitchen in the unit and made dinner and breakfast, and it was equipped with all we needed, plus some. The only thing we personally lacked was beach chairs. The unit had 2 upright camping chairs so opted to use the chairs on the beach that reclined, just our preference though. We will definitely book this unit on our future STT visits. Can NOT beat the price of this condo and its amenities! 5⭐️
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

LeAnn W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice 5 star
Beautiful great views , close to the beach loved it
Stayed 11 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dawn T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Views
Condo was super comfy, all necessities were provided. The view is gorgeous. Be sure to try Sudis Restaurant, such great folks!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication
Great view!
Condo has an amazing view! There is everything you need such as towels, beach chairs, a cooler, kitchen wear, etc. There are a lot of steps/hills to climb to get to the beach and lower pool/restaurants. We definitely got our workout!! There are taxis available to get you where you need to go, be sure to have cash available. Lots to see in Charolette Amalie and Red Hook. The ferry to St. John is also very close. Great shopping at Havensight Mall and plenty of places to eat nearby!! We had an amazing time!!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brandi

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The view from this unit was incredible !!! Nice beach, lots of things provided like dishes and towels and stocked with tp, etc. ... was literally like a mini home away from home. I would definitely recommend this place to friends and family.
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Juliana S., Edina Minnesota

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful stay at Sapphire Village
The unit was the perfect size for 2 of us. It appeared newly painted along with a renovated bathroom & kitchen; new flooring throughout.The kitchen contained sufficient cookware & supplies for our monthly stay. Kim came on her DAY OFF to fix our safe- we are very thankful for her timely response! The view is fantastic. Although the unit is situated high on the hill, we embraced the challenge of the daily exercise (we are in our mid 70’s) The only change I would recommend is that the outdoor canvas chairs be replaced- as the support pins have rusted & broken. Loved that the chairs were dining height & not sitting on the ground. A great place to stay.
Stayed 28 nights in Jan 2023

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