The 'Cottage' at Lion's Gate - Check for our Spring & Summer Specials - Red Hook

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1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 348.3 sq m

Popular amenities

Barbecue grill
Parking available
Kitchen
Outdoor space
Air conditioning
Ocean view

Explore the area

Red Hook, St Thomas

Secret Harbour Beach
‪18 min walk‬
Sapphire Beach
‪19 min walk‬
Lindquist Beach
‪3 min drive‬
St. Thomas (SPB-St. Thomas Seaplane Base)
‪21 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 3)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Dining Area

About this property

The 'Cottage' at Lion's Gate - Check for our Spring & Summer Specials

My husband Chris and I have lived on St. Thomas for over 20 years. He came to dive, I came to sail. We met by chance and discovered we both have a love of the water and the Caribbean life style. Chris is very talented and knew he wanted to live here permanently, so he built a house on the top of the hill. We got married in 1995, and often talked about making the home we love accessible to guests.
In 2012 we built are prefect Caribbean Cottage. It is a Caribbean dream cottage with spectacular views. We face into the trade winds so there is always a breeze over the porch. Facing East we have stunning sunrises over Pillsbury Sound with St. John in the background.

I'm sure up will love it too. The spacious porch is a perfect way to enjoy your first cup of coffee or to sit back in the evening and watch the colors change over the islands with a cool beverage in your hand. The trade winds will keep you cool as you sit outside from breakfast to diner, and of course if needed there is air conditioning.

My husband, Chris, and I live on the property. We will help you enjoy your vacation in any way we can. Just ask for local tips on restaurants and activities.

Property manager

Maxine Lavitt

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Amenities

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Parking available

Ocean view

Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 3:30 PM

Minimum age to rent: 10

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Adults only

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Red Hook

St. Thomas is home to this cottage. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Sapphire Beach and Secret Harbour Beach. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing, scuba diving and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours.

Red Hook, St Thomas

What's nearby

Secret Harbour Beach - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
Sapphire Beach - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
Cowpet Bay - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
Lindquist Beach - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
Coki Point Beach - 10 min drive - 4.6 km

Getting around

St. Thomas (SPB-St. Thomas Seaplane Base) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

‪Sapphire Beach Bar - ‬20 min walk
‪Sunset Grille @ Secret Harbour Beach Resort - ‬16 min walk
‪An Hour Late - ‬3 min drive
‪Tarpon’s Table - ‬4 min walk
‪Coconut Cove - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The 'Cottage' at Lion's Gate - Check for our Spring & Summer Specials pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The 'Cottage' at Lion's Gate - Check for our Spring & Summer Specials?

Check-in begins at 3:30 PM.

What time is check-out at The 'Cottage' at Lion's Gate - Check for our Spring & Summer Specials?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The 'Cottage' at Lion's Gate - Check for our Spring & Summer Specials located?

Situated in St. Thomas, this cottage is within 1 mi (2 km) of American Yacht Harbor, Sapphire Beach, and Secret Harbour Beach. Cabes Point and Nazareth Bay are also within 15 minutes.

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Matt G.

8 Apr 2025

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

Had a great time

Charming cottage with magnificent views of Red Hook harbor. Wonderfully helpful hosts.

Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin S.

3 Jan 2025

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

Lion’s Gate Cottage Review

It’s a nice little cottage with wonderful balcony and spectacular view. Maxine was delightful, helpful & responsive. We really enjoyed our stay and the proximity to dining and shopping establishments, and the ferry terminal.

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robin C.

7 May 2024

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

Beautiful Vacation

Wonderful time at this property. The sea breezes kept us comfortable. We spent so much time on the patio just relaxing. Maxine and Chris were very accessible and helpful. I would recommend to everyone.

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lee

13 July 2023

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

Beautiful view and very nice owners!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dakota B.

1 Jan 2024

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

Beautiful St. Thomas Cottage with a Wonderful View

The place is centrally located in red hook with an amazing view. My wife and I had a wonderful time. Maxine was a gracious host.

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Adam G.

23 Feb 2021

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

Great location

Easy access to all the Redhook restaurants and the Ferries. Owners were very helpful with questions about the area. It's high up on the hill so there are great views.

Stayed 11 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jim G., Creston, OH

26 Dec 2023

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

Wonderful stay overlooking Red Hook.

We truly enjoyed our stay at the cottage, the views are incredible, the sun rise over St John is beautiful. Fun restuarants nearby. The drive up to the cottage adds to its charm. Maxine and Chris are wonderful hosts. thank you for a wonderful week.

Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

John K.

13 Mar 2023

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

Lovely.

We had a lovely time! Great location and view. And loved sweet Louie visits each day.

Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Doris W.

23 Nov 2021

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

First time to St Thomas

The views are beautiful! The cottage is perfect for two. Maxine is a great host and easy to communicate with. The location is easy access to the entire island.

Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Carly V.

1 Apr 2023

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

Wonderful!

We booked this property when we had to make last minute travel plans and it was everything it advertised! Beautiful view and perfect for a couple. We loved having a full kitchen and the beautiful deck. We did rent a car and unless you’re looking for some serious cardio up that hill I’d recommend it. We loved our stay!

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelley R., Dallas

23 Mar 2020

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

Fantastic Trip

The cottage is fantastic!! Everything is clean and well appointed. Overlooking the harbor with coffee in the morning was relaxing and exactly what we where looking for. Maxine and Chris are great hosts!! Highly recommended!

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jason E.

5 July 2018

Amazing house, amazing view, amazing host!

We truly enjoyed our stay here while on the island for 7 days. Maxine did everything to ensure we were taken care of and went above and beyond. A beautiful house on a beautiful location, couldn’t have asked for more! I would definitely recommend this to anyone looking for a great place to call home on vacation.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda F.

13 Nov 2023

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

12 year anniversary

Our stay was more than we could have imagined. The view was absolutely beautiful...We woke up every morning at 6am just to see the sunrise! Butterflys, hummingbirds, flowers...they were everywhere! Maxine and Chris are wonderful people! Thanks for sharing your part of the world with us!

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Celenia L.

13 Sept 2023

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

Paradise

My partner and I took a vacation to the Virgin Islands for the first time in August. We chose to stay in Redhook because it was near many beaches, restaurants and shops. The cottage was a cozy and comfortable place and our view was astonishing! We couldn’t get enough of it, and the place was well kept and it offered many amenities that it made our stay extremely convenient. Thank you Maxine, Chris and louie for your hospitality. We really enjoyed our stay and hope to one day return to this amazing place 💗

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carolee D.

18 Mar 2024

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

Lionsgate Paradise

Perfection. Charming Caribbean cottage. High on a hill with unmatched views of the harbor and surrounding islands. Tradewinds that cool the warm temperatures. Cottage has many unique features including handcrafted furniture and mahogany woodwork. Hosts that are warm, welcoming and helpful. Treat it well. We will be back next year. Tom and Carolee, 2024

Stayed 29 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daedra G.

21 July 2020

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

Beautiful views and walkable to town!

My partner and I stayed for 15-days. We had a wonderful experience. Max & Chris made sure we had everything we needed during our stay. We rented a car for the first week and didn't have a car the second. The cottage is close enough to town to walk down for dinner or for a grocery run. You can also walk to Sapphire beach or catch the ferry over to St. John for the day. Great rental for couples looking for a getaway or single travelers.

Stayed 15 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Mike M.

5 Jan 2019

Awesome property made our vacation....

Everything was just as stated.... couldn’t have been better from our arrival to the day we had to leave. Max was the greatest.... met us and led us to the house gave us really great advice on restaurants and beaches nearby. house was the best part of our winter break from the cold. A perfect spot to watch the sun come up and enjoy an amazing view no matter what direction you looked. The perfect getaway at a perfect location lionsgate was the best......we will be back. Mike and Debbie

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2018

8/10 Good

Nicole B.

4 Mar 2020

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

Stunning Views

The property has stunning views and excellent location to red hook. You may want to rent a car if u are not in good shape. It was an issue until u tried to bring luggage down. Otherwise great property.

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Brenda S.

11 Mar 2023

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

Beautiful views and great location

Wonderful stand alone cottage with great front porch to take in the views of Red Hook harbor and St John. Location is great for taking advantage of local beaches. It was 20 minutes to Magens bay which was our favorite, Cottage is close to the town of Red Hook which has the best selection of stores, restaurants and Happy Hours!! Hosts are on site and very responsive when we needed anything. Yet you have absolute privacy. They also gave us great tips for things to do. The road up to the cottage is steep and windy ( like many of the roads on St Thomas) so make sure you rent a car that can handle it. We had a Jeep.

Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Donna V.

6 May 2021

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

Lovely hilltop cottage with magnificent views

Lions Gate Cottage is a beautiful spot for adults tucked very high up overlooking Red Hook Harbor and marina. Enjoyed watching the sunrise over St John Island. Kept doors and windows open to enjoy the breeze. Cottage very nicely appointed and owners kind and accomodating. Location close to restaurants, bars, Beautiful Magen's Bay, Lindquist Beach and Sapphire Beach. plus the supermarket, ferry to St John, and marina to arrange for day boating/snorkeling trips. About half hour ride from airport. Super cellphone coverage. Would rent again !

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021

8/10 Good

Brooke H.

12 Dec 2023

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

Great view but have a rental car!

Beautiful view to wake up to everyday, having a morning coffee on the balcony and seeing the sunrise every morning was awesome. Listen to their recommendation they give in the listing when they say to have a car. Absolutely have a rental car to stay here. We were two in shape young adults and it was brutal walking up the hill 2-3 times a day in the heat. The location is great though for red hook restaurants and bars. Catamaran dock ports and scuba diving right there. You need a cab to get to any beach but they aren’t far at all! Fav one was secret harbor beach. Definitely check out duffys love shack down the hill- super fun place.

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dawn B.

19 Feb 2022

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

Absolutely perfect!

The house is lovely and well appointed. Everything we needed in the kitchen to have coffee and make breakfast right there. The view is amazing! Wrap around covered porch allowed us to enjoy the outside even when we had a bit of rain. Very comfortable. Maxine and Chris are gracious hosts and Louie visited regularly lol. You can close the gate if you’d prefer to not have visits from Louie. The walk up and down the hill was very doable for us. We are fairly active but not young. If you’d prefer not to walk it, a taxi will gladly take you up for $5 pp (feb 2022). We will definitely book with them again when we return to St Thomas and recommend to all of our family and friends!

Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nicole T.

15 Mar 2019

Beautiful views and perfect location

Pictures do this place no justice. The view is outstanding even at night. Perfect amount of space for two with a full sized kitchen and bathroom. You cannot beat having the view while being so close to the main restaurant/bar/ferry area of Red hook. Only piece of advice is the hill (mountain) to walk up is no joke. The walk down is a piece of cake but going up is a workout. I would reccomend taking a cab or car up. If you are unable to walk up a steep incline or have health problems then you should not walk this. We loved everything about this place, we felt safe and secure. There are also French doors that you can leave open at night to feel the breeze. I would highly recommend!

Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Michele S.

16 Jan 2024

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

Simply lovely

This was my first to the USVI, and I’m so glad I found this place. It was perfect for a solo traveler like me and would be great for a couple (and a child could sleep on the futon in the living area.) I felt safe with Max & Chris there and the fact that it is gated is a plus. Of course Louis (the sweet dog) was an added bonus (and there a gate on the porch if you’re not up for his visits.) Speaking of the porch, the view is superb. When I was at the apartment, I spent nearly all of my time on the porch unless I was sleeping. Max & Chris are great. They were always available to answer a question or provide assistance. And they’re nice! I could not have asked for better hosts. I ate at several good restaurants in Red Hook (Urban XO, Agave), which is walkable but recommend getting a (small) car so you can more easily explore the nearby bays/beaches and other restaurants. In short, definitely recommend and hope to make it back for another amazing holiday.

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dean W.

10 Mar 2019

Perfect Caribbean Charmer!

Our recent stay at Lionsgate cottage was island perfection. Max, owner, graciously picked us up in Red Hook upon arrival. The cottage is so lovely & well appointed. It’s obvious Max has put great deal of thought into making the cottage perfect for her guests. I already miss morning coffee on the spacious porch, which I described as my perch above Red Hook. The views are wonderful & give a true sense of island escape. The kitchen has all needed to prepare a light breakfast to a full meal. Also, we appreciated the pieces of furniture made by Max’s husband, including a beautiful Mahogany bed! Lionsgate is conveniently located to the ferry, market and restaurants. Less than 5 minutes to all these amenities. A trip highlight was sailing with Max! It was our favorite day of the trip. We highly recommend Lionsgate & hope to return next winter.

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2019

About the host

Hosted by Maxine Lavitt

Chris and I came from different parts of the country, He from California and me from New York City. He came to dive and I came to sail. We both had businesses doing just that.
We have both retired and enjoy traveling and sharing our wonderful property with guests.

Why they chose this property

The view and the breeze are something I never get tired of. Not even after all these years. It would be hard for us to ever move from here. The parrots and hummingbirds are personal friends.

What makes this property unique

We are close to everything but feel a million miles away when we reach the top of the hill.

The breeze keeps us cool year round. You can sit out on the porch with views of the active harbor and see St John just across Pillsbury Sound.

Easy to go down the hill for dinner or to the market.
You can easily catch the ferry to St.John or Tortola in the BVI at the bottom of the hill.

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10/10 Excellent

Matt G.

Had a great time

Matt G.

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin S.

Lion’s Gate Cottage Review

Benjamin S.

10/10 Excellent

Robin C.

Beautiful Vacation

Robin C.

10/10 Excellent

Lee

Lee

10/10 Excellent

Dakota B.

Beautiful St. Thomas Cottage with a Wonderful View

Dakota B.

10/10 Excellent

Adam G.

Great location

Adam G.

10/10 Excellent

Jim G., Creston, OH

Wonderful stay overlooking Red Hook.

Jim G.

10/10 Excellent

John K.

Lovely.

John K.

10/10 Excellent

Doris W.

First time to St Thomas