Luxurious Elegance Overlooking the Caribbean

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Exceptional

4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 8464.5 sq m

Popular amenities

Parking available
Dryer
Washer
Kitchen
Barbecue grill

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Christiansted, St Croix

Shoys Beach
‪14 min walk‬
Buccaneer Golf Course
‪3 min drive‬
Buccaneer Beach
‪4 min drive‬
Christiansted (SSB-St. Croix Seaplane Base)
‪10 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Located in the esteemed neighborhood of The Buccaneer of the East End of St. Croix, The famous Shoys Beach, a quarter mile long white sandy beach just a walk away. In close proximity to Downtown, where you can find quaint cafes, elegant restaurants, waterfront boardwalk, local activities and shopping boutiques. Also, headed East, there are wonderful beaches, more restaurants and Point Udall (The Most Eastern Point of the U.S.)

Upstairs, this luxurious villa has a large, open concept, updated kitchen, open to breakfast nook, formal dining and living area. All flooded with beautiful sunshine from large glass doors and windows with a panoramic view. The four upscale suites all have updated en suite bathrooms and a breath-taking view.
The crystal-clear glimmering pool overlooks the entire North Shore of the island , including Downtown Christiansted harbor. The outdoor living area branches out around the home to take advantage of the wrap around view, allowing for an ideal place to gather and BBQ with the family.
Please note that this property locks off bedrooms and only bedrooms that are paid for are open.

Property manager

Donna Ford

Languages

English

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Dryer

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

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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 3–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Guests do not have access to all bedrooms bedrooms opened for number of guests booked.

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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Christiansted

Located in Christiansted, this villa is in the city centre. Steeple Museum and Apothecary Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Buccaneer Golf Course and The Reef Golf Course. Cruzan Gardens and St. George Village Botanical Garden are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and horse riding.

Christiansted, St Croix

What's nearby

Shoys Beach - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
Buccaneer Golf Course - 3 min drive - 1.7 km
Buccaneer Beach - 4 min drive - 2.0 km
Chenay Bay Beach - 7 min drive - 3.5 km
Sugar Beach - 12 min drive - 7.3 km

Getting around

Christiansted (SSB-St. Croix Seaplane Base) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

‪Rum Runners - ‬10 min drive
‪Cheeseburgers in America's Paradise - ‬5 min drive
‪El Leon - ‬10 min drive
‪shupe's on the boardwalk - ‬9 min drive
‪The Terrace At The Buccaneer - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Luxurious Elegance Overlooking the Caribbean pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Luxurious Elegance Overlooking the Caribbean?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Luxurious Elegance Overlooking the Caribbean?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Luxurious Elegance Overlooking the Caribbean located?

Located in the heart of Christiansted, this villa is within 1 mile (2 km) of Shoys Beach, Southgate Coastal Reserve and Buccaneer Golf Course. Tamarind Reef Beach and Buccaneer Beach are also within 1 mile (2 km).

9.8

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Kristin G.

21 Apr 2024

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

Paradise Found!!!

It couldn’t have been more perfect!! We will be back. Property manager was very helpful and nice!

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Timothy C.

1 Apr 2024

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

WOWZA!!!

This place will not disappoint in any fashion!!!!! We will be back!

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janice A.

10 Jan 2024

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

Annual Family trip

We come to st.croix every year in January. This home was by far one of the most beautiful home we have stayed in. The neighborhood is fantastic and the views were absolutely stunning! Hope to be back next year

Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff C., East Grand Rapids, MI

8 July 2023

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

Beautiful property

Top of Shots is a beautiful property. Highly recommended!

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Catherine K.

1 Mar 2024

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

Amazing views!

We loved the property. Spacious and well-appointed. The outside space and views were a favorite of ours. Donna was responsive and helpful. We will be back!

Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

JoAnn H.

31 Mar 2023

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

no place better

We've been going to St. Croix for many years and have stayed at various places. We have stayed at Top of Shoys several times before and think it the best of all the places we've stayed.

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura G.

17 July 2024

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

Extraordinary!

We had the most wonderful stay at this beautiful home. The view from every room is amazing. The kitchen is well-stocked with every cooking utensil and spice you could possibly need. Coolers, games, beach chair, pool toys, and snorkel gear are all provided. My kids loved seeing the deer and iguanas roaming around the expansive grounds, and my husband and I appreciated how safe the neighborhood is and the excellent location. Shoy’s beach is beautiful, and we also took advantage of the Buccaneer being literally 50 feet from the entrance to the neighborhood. This is truly a wonderful vacation home in an ideal location on the island. We can’t wait to return. Thank you!

Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laurie M.

18 Dec 2022

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

Amazing place!

This house is magnificent! The views are incredible from both sides. We loved the set up! The huge kitchen and living area are enclosed perfectly & the bedrooms are spacious and spread out. The pool is also amazing! We hope to stay again!

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Greg T.

11 Feb 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Top of Shoys

We had a great time.

Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Meredith D., Shawnee, Ok

14 Feb 2024

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

Perfect location with beautiful sunsets!!

My husband and I have been traveling to STX for 15 years sometimes 3 times a year. We love this island and love to share it with our friends. We usually stay in the gated Shoys neighborhood or somewhere close. We had one issue and a phone call to Donna and it was fixed within the hour. Easy check in and lots of room for 3 couples. We are missing the sunshine already❤️

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Randall S.

9 Apr 2023

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

Spacious, spectacular views

This was one of our favorite rentals. The location at the very top of the hill provides views in both directions — Christiansted and sunsets, Buck Island and sunrise. We had dinner outside every night — even one night when it rained.

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Jamie M.

26 Jan 2024

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

Beautiful views for days

The property itself was stunning. Crazy views from every room. The rooms were nice (just the one room didnt have a working tv) The house was spectacular- altho i wish a little bit cleaner. After a few days of wind the whole inner area was super dirty. The pool was beautiful but too cold for my kiddos to swim in :( the location was perfect. And once again..the views 😍

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert L.

24 Mar 2020

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

Paradise

OUTSTANDING, AMAZING and SPECTACULAR. Beautiful house Amazing views from any place in the house. We have rented many houses over the past 20 years This one is the best by far. Donna was very nice.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Sarah M.

10 Jan 2023

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

Christmas at the Top of the Shoys

What a perfect vacation home! Pictures do not do it justice, the bedroom/ bathrooms, kitchen, pool and deck space far exceeded our expectations. Panoramic views everywhere you look. Donna was wonderful and very accessible. She answered any questions that we had. I would highly recommend this property and will be going back.

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Edwin L., Where do you live?

7 June 2022

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

A vacation to remember

Our traveling party consisted of 4 couples, all over 50. We had a great time in St. Croix and this vacation home was the hub of everything we did. The bedrooms are large and air conditioned, the kitchen well stocked, and the outdoor space was expansive. We can't wait to return to this same home. The few minor issues that arose were handled quickly and communication was excellent.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dorothea K., Ringoes

4 Aug 2022

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

Top of the Bunch

Top of Shoys is a beautiful property. It is up on a hill so it gets breezes all day. There are lots of outdoor living spaces. The bedrooms are nice and spacious, but the master bedroom and bathroom are huge. This is the first VRBO where I felt the photos didn’t do the property justice. There are beautiful views from every angle. The house has everything we needed. The pool was beautiful. I really can’t say enough good things.

Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2022

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jose R.

19 Nov 2015

Must Experience For Yourself!!

We recently stayed at Top of Shoys and had an absolute wonderful time. For starters the pictures don't do it justice and it's only once you get there you truly realize the beauty of both the property and the island of St. Croix. The suites are elegantly furnished and provide a first class experience. The pool was pristine and inviting. We were able to swim or lay by the pool soaking in the tropical sun during the day and a casual dip in the evening. The pool lights up at night adding to an already romantic setting (do remember to turn off the lights once you retire for the evening). Top of Shoys’ proximity to a nearby private beach and golf course, and short drive to the town of Christiansted made it an ideal location. Views, views and more views amidst tranquility and serenity allowed for a fun and relaxing vacation. We are definitely going to return in the near future.

8/10 Good

Bonnie D.

22 Apr 2022

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

Disliked: Communication

Top of Shoys

We just stayed at Top of Shoys for a week. The property views are incredible and it really is at the top of the development overlooking The Buccaneer Hotel, Buck Island and Christiansted. WE LOVED THE HOUSE so so much!! The house had a few issues that could be easily fixed if communication was better with the property manager. The bidet in the master was leaking into the master bathroom walkway, pool skimmer was ripped to shreds, 2/4 bathrooms had NO hot water the entire stay. We made these issues known. After reaching out to Donna about getting a new pool skimmer to get the bugs out of the pool she said she would have one delivered the next day. That never happened. We shared showers at first and didn't tell her about the hot water until a few days into the trip. When I did reach out it was a holiday so we DIDN'T expect immediate service. She said she would send someone over on Monday morning and that never happened. Cold showers for the rest of the trip. We ran into a couple other issues like trash cans/pickup and a missing cap on the garbage disposal pipe. With no help from previous issues we stopped asking. We reached out about a late checkout due to flight delays and we also asked if we should be expecting people at the property the last day because there were two cars in the driveway and she never responded. In the islands it is important to have a property manager who is available during normal hours because it is really difficult to find certain items/fix issues on your own. We spent over $10,000 to have access to all four bedrooms and showers for our family. With that said, we expected the house to be in perfect running condition without ANY issues and OPEN communication with the property manager. If Donna had followed through it would have been a different experience. Just an honest review to help you when considering this home.

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

4/10 Poor

Denisha F.

9 July 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, location

Disliked: Check-in, communication

Everything would have been great sans Donna

I will start by staying never had I rented a place where the property manager limited access to rooms because of the number of people in my party. Just to be clear, while the villa offers 4 bedrooms I only had access to 2 because there were only 2 of us. Actually as per my earlier correspondence with Donna, she would have further limited access to just one bedroom had we been in a couple. (Yes, she messaged and asked if my friend and I were a couple/married as that will determine the number of rooms she leaves open). I politely responded that we would prefer the unrestricted experience of the villa, a request which she ignored. (Needless to say, there was no offer of proration). On the day of our check-in my flight was canceled leaving me to rebook and throwing off the day’s itinerary. I reached out to Donna informing her of the situation and that my friend will probably be checking in without me and was greeted with silence. My friend also reached out and got no response. Luckily, I was able to quickly rebook with another airline and instead got in an hour later than my original arrival. Growing worried that it was nearing check-in (2 hours away) and Donna appeared to have gone AWOL, leaving no instructions, I called Donna. On first impression, she appeared to be confused that I inquiring about check-in and grew reluctant to provide details as it was 2 hours away. I had to reassure her that I will not be getting there before 4pm especially as I was still in St. Thomas awaiting my flight to St. Croix. As she started to provide the details the phone disconnected and was unable to reach her again. We made it to villa, as a door was left unlocked and the villa did not disappoint, though I’d caveat by saying that I cannot attest to the state of the other 2 bedrooms. All in all, if your party is 4+ And you’re willing to be at the whim of the property manager, then I’d say go for it. Otherwise, you should spend your money somewhere that customer experience is valued!

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Emma H.

29 Jan 2025

Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lauren P., Kingsport, TN

23 Dec 2022

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

Paradise found!

What a wonderful stay! The pictures do not do the property justice. They place is gorgeous. The views are spectacular from every angle. Great location. Close to the Christenstead boardwalk with great restaurants. Only about 30 mins to the west end where we visited a few times. You also have access to Shoys beach (2min drive) where one day we were the only ones there. There are some beach chairs, coolers, beach towels, and some snorkeling gear available at the home. It was also one of the best stocked homes we have stayed in. Thanks again! We made some great memories here.

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tami B.

20 July 2022

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

Family 4th of July Trip

As a long time and frequent visitor to St. Croix, this house is quite possibly the most well thought out and has the best layout of any we've stayed in. The bedrooms are all spaced out, allowing maximum privacy and the center area which houses the kitchen, dining and living rooms is simply beautiful. The kitchen is also one of the most well stocked as we've seen. The master set-up is amazing and the views are fantastic. Shoys is the best area to stay in, allowing easy access to downtown Christiansted and the Buccaneer and its amenities. Our grandkids loved the area which used to be a hot tub, as it was shallow and safe for them to swim in. We had a wonderful trip and would definitely consider this house again!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kevin Y., Grand Rapids

8 Apr 2022

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

Perfect vacation

We really enjoyed our stay at Top of Shoys. The home provided our family of 5 the perfect layout and design for our needs. We loved the pool, the amazing views, the privacy, and quiet neighborhood. Away from everything- yet very close! We’ll be back!

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rudina S.

26 Mar 2022

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

Great stay!!

We will be back..

Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Merry M., Ballwin, MO - USA

17 Feb 2022

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

Great winter get away

We loved our stay at Estate Shoys. The house was spacious, with great views and amazing sea breezes. The layout of the home was quite unique in that the common area was a separate structure separated from the bed room suites by an open air atrium. The layout enabled us to have plenty of time together with our friends but gave us privacy in our individual suites. The kitchen was well stocked with everything we could have wanted for a long stay from dishes and glassware to cookware. We took advantage of that and cooked in for most of our meals. The pool area was lovely with plenty of cushioned seating. We also took advantage of playing golf at the Buccaneer resort; the house overlooks the 8th hole. We loved the location and found it easy to get around the island, though for the most part we didn’t venture out that much. Christiansted was only about a 5 minute drive. All in all, the house was exactly what we wanted!

Stayed 33 nights in Jan 2022

About the host

Hosted by Donna Ford

Why they chose this property

Top of Shoys is a newly updated luxurious villa with top of the line amenities, from the stainless steel appliances in the gourmet kitchen to newly renovated en suite bathrooms. Elongated formal dining table seats 8 for either a Sunday brunch with the family or a dimly lit intimate dinner. This villa perfectly utilizes the open concept to allow for nice flow and energy in the home. Lit from the bright Caribbean sun, the rooms boast clean lines and modern styles. The simple elegance of this home will put you at ease while your worries melt away on your Crucian vacation. Situated at the top of one of the most prestigious areas on island, the tranquil trade winds and panoramic view of the horizon create the absolute perfect environment to truly experience relaxation and the ' island life '.

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