PURPLE LOTUS AT CRYSTAL COVE SAPPHIRE BEACH

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Kite surfing good sport at sapphire beach with its off shore breezes.

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1 bedroom2 bathroomsSleeps 492.9 sq m

Popular amenities

Dryer
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Pool
Barbecue grill
Kitchen
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St Thomas USVI, St Thomas

Sapphire Beach
‪3 min walk‬
Lindquist Beach
‪12 min walk‬
Coki Point Beach
‪8 min drive‬
St. Thomas (SPB-St. Thomas Seaplane Base)
‪20 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Front room - pull down Queen Murphy bed.

1 Double Murphy Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Are you looking for a getaway with the best of both worlds? This perfectly situated condo offers the privacy and serenity of a secluded beach front oasis within a minute's drive of St. Thomas' most popular attractions.
Our super cute condo boasts all the amenities you would expect from a luxury beachside hotel including attentive staff, beach chair service, and free internet and cable.
At the same time, you can live like a local by taking advantage of the fully equipped kitchen and dining area, as well as, the privacy of our private association tucked away in beautiful Sapphire Beach.
Purple Lotus brings peace and balance to your being , in a quaint serene 1000 sq. ft. condo that comes fully furnished with one bedroom offering a private bathroom, king size bed with plenty of bureau space and closets alongside luxury bed linens and towels. The pull down Murphy bed is perfect for an extra guest or two with a second bathroom accommodation. Comparable condos in the same area run upwards of $275.00 per night and they don't offer half the comfort, cleanliness, and location of this little gem.
When you are ready to venture out, purple Lotus is just a five minute drive from the major attractions that St. Thomas has to offer. Some of these include Thomas's variety of shops and restaurants in Red Hook, fishing and boat charters, a ferry to St. John, dive centers and fun filled Eco Tours. Drive 10 minutes further to stop at all the popular beaches, Coki Beach and Coral World, Lindquist, and Magens Bay (Don't forget to stop at a Utter's homemade ice cream for an amazing milkshake after a day at Magens Bay.) Prefer to stay put? Easy enough, take a stroll through our beautiful court yard that brings you directly to sun kissed sapphire beach offering great local food and drink.
Don't miss this opportunity to reserve Rurple Lotus retreat at a very affordable competitive price per night. Long and Short inquires are welcomed.

Property manager

John Brasile

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Languages

English

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Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 22

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Well behave children

Events

No events allowed

No parties at my unit please.

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Absolutely no smoking!

No more than 4 people booked in my unit at a time. You will be charged and additional $35.00 per night per person!

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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

Note from host: No parties at my unit please.

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

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. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

St Thomas USVI, St Thomas

What's nearby

Sapphire Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Lindquist Beach - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
Secret Harbour Beach - 7 min drive - 3.0 km
Coki Point Beach - 8 min drive - 3.4 km
Coral World Ocean Park - 9 min drive - 3.6 km

Getting around

St. Thomas (SPB-St. Thomas Seaplane Base) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

‪Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville - ‬5 min drive
‪Sapphire Beach Bar - ‬2 min walk
‪Sunset Grille @ Secret Harbour Beach Resort - ‬4 min drive
‪Tarpon’s Table - ‬14 min walk
‪Sun & Sea Bar And Grill - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does PURPLE LOTUS AT CRYSTAL COVE SAPPHIRE BEACH have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is PURPLE LOTUS AT CRYSTAL COVE SAPPHIRE BEACH pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at PURPLE LOTUS AT CRYSTAL COVE SAPPHIRE BEACH ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at PURPLE LOTUS AT CRYSTAL COVE SAPPHIRE BEACH ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is PURPLE LOTUS AT CRYSTAL COVE SAPPHIRE BEACH located?

Nestled on the beach, this St. Thomas condo building is within a 5-minute walk of Cabes Point and Sapphire Beach. Lindquist Beach and Turquoise Beach are also within 15 minutes.

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

8/10 Good

Caitlin D.

12 Apr 2025

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

Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracy J.

12 Mar 2025

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

Perfect Location

It is not often that the photos match the location. In this rental they exceeded the photo. The condo was clean and well stocked . The location was perfect for our two week stay as we had easy access to the beach, taxis and food options. We enjoyed the island and made various day and over night trips and it was awesome to have our very comfortable home spot. The owners are lovely and want to ensure your stay is comfortable and that you have everything you need . We hope to be return renters. Thank you so much for allowing us to share your beautiful home

Stayed 13 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynn G.

19 Jan 2025

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

Beautiful Unit and View

The unit was exactly as described and so much room. Tastefully decorated and the view was amazing. Really like the 2 full baths for getting ready. Kitchen was well stocked.The king size bed was very comfy. Tons of bath towels and beach towels. Nice portable beach chairs that we used when we went to Lindquist Beach. The chair service at Sapphire Beach was great and free (we did tip). Location is close to Red Hook. We liked the keypad style lock so we never had to worry about carrying a key. The host was super to work with and if we ever return to St. Thomas, we would stay here again.

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Steve C.

9 Jan 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Check-in

Wonderful place. Bas checkin/commucation

Highly recommend but as soon as you get the checkin directions call to make sure they sent the correct phone number and code.

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Jeff B.

26 Nov 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Check-in, communication

Check In

The stay was nice, great location & nice condo. But - when we "checked in" we used the code given us, got in, put out things away then went for a walk. When we returned the code did not work. Called the only contact number given us and it went straight to voice mail. After 15 minutes of no return call googled "Vrbo phone" and called the booking office. They got us a new code from the owner. We used it to get in the tested it again to be sure it worked but it did not work upon multiple test. Luckly for us there was a bottom lock with a key and the key was in the condo so we only used the key lock for the remainder of the stay. The next day the owner finally called with the "correct code", were told that we had been given an incorrect code. New code worked but tend tested again it did not work so only used key lock for the remainder of the trip. Tested that code they day we left and it worked. Don't know what would have happened if the second code did not get us in and if there was not a keyed lock. There needs to be a property manger on site with an over ride key if needed. Did not appear there was one

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terra K.

27 May 2024

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

Perfection

This is our second year staying in Crystal Cove. The location is perfect. Everything we needed was just a short drive away. We swam with sea turtles every day and woke up to amazing sunrises. The grounds are beautiful kept and the housekeeper was very friendly. We appreciated the beach wagon, beach chairs and beach towels provided. We rented two condos and had a party of 8. Everyone had a wonderful time and we will be returning.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeanniene W.

5 May 2024

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

Great stay!

Just had an amazing stay at this property. All amenities you could possibly need were available and the location is prime. The beach is at your front door, bar/restaurant next door, and taxis easily accessible if you want to leave the property. Would definitely stay again!

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peggy S.

2 May 2024

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

60 Year Anniversary!

We enjoyed our stay at this condo. The owners supplied everything we needed to go to the beach. Beach chairs, towels even a beach wagon to haul everything in. We loved our stay. It was clean and very comfortable.

Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

G L.

28 Apr 2024

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

Great location for adults, nice condo.

Nice condo that is very close to the beach. The area it is located in is flat unlike most of St. Thomas. There is a beach bar beside the condo complex as well as some restaurants. The water is clear, the beach is cleaned daily and the blue chairs are free when you stay at Crystal Cove. Plenty of wildlife to see, iguanas, chickens, ducks, etc. I received an incorrect gate code and saved that one. I got to the site and it didn't work, but someone let us through and then I saw the correct gate code inside the condo. Our phones didn't work in St. Thomas so I couldn't check my email or call anyone. Apparently I was sent two gates codes in the same email from VRBO, and had wrote down the one that didn't work. The second issue we had was hot water. We had to take multiple cold showers because the water heater wouldn't kick on. You could hear it trying to ignite, but it didn't always work. We sometimes got it to work by turning on and off the shower or faucet and letting it run for a while. It took multiple times, when it worked. I didn't report it because I didn't have phone service. Nice TV in living area, but not in the bedroom. Wifi available in living area, but not in bedroom. Overall a nice place and I would stay again.

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Callista E.

8 Apr 2024

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

Great Week!

We had a fantastic stay at Crystal Cove. The condo is great, the location is perfect, and the beach is incredible. John is an amazing host and readily available for any/all questions. Thanks John!

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Daniel M.

27 Nov 2023

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

Disliked: Communication

Mixed reviews...

Great location. Beautiful beach. Unfortunately, there was no hot water and the phone number for the property owner went unanswered. The office was not able to help or reach the owner. Reaching out through VRBO did elicit an immediate response and the owner explained that the phone number listed several times on the VRBO page was no longer the correct number. The property owner stated the hot water issue was an easy fix, but did not offer to have anyone come over and stated he would be next "guest" at the property. The TVs did not work and turning on the shower head in en suite bathroom was not intuitive.

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lena T.

18 Nov 2023

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

Third visit to the island

We decided to rent the condo this trip and it was amazing. The condo is 5 minites from Red Hook and the ferry parking garage. We cooked dinner and breakfast several times and just watched the waves from the dining area. Would stay here again on next trip to island.

Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Jeremias C.

20 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Had fun and will hopefully be back!!!

This was a hybrid honeymoon. We had a blast getting to know the island and Seasalt restaurant was amazing!!!!! Easy access to everywhere we wanted to go and there is so much more to do!!!

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Yvette T.

4 July 2023

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

Wonderful VRBO!!

We had a fantastic time in St Thomas, and The Purple Lotus was the perfect place for us! There were three in our group, (me, my husband and our teenager). The condo has been renovated beautifully, and the description and photos online are completely accurate. The kitchen was completely stocked with everything you could possibly need. There are coolers, all the beach supplies, plenty of towels, everything you need! The location is the best part! Sapphire Beach is gorgeous. Just a short, maybe three minute walk, to the beach, a pizza shop, coffee/breakfast cafe, burger bar, and rooftop fine dining. There’s live music at the bar on Sunday evenings, and at least one other night during the week. A few minutes from that, and you’re at the marina, with access to charter boats and sail boats, plus another restaurant/bar nearby. Red Hook is a five minute drive away, with plenty of more restaurants, grocery, pharmacy, another marina, and the ferry to St. John. Also, communication with travel and John was very good. We communicated through the app, and they were quick to respond every time, within a few minutes. We had a few glitches, as is very coming with any Caribbean trip, and Rachel or John were able to help very quickly. This was our third trip to STT, and we love staying at Sapphire Beach! We would definitely book again!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

laura r.

25 June 2023

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

Memorable spot

The Purple Lotus was exactly as described, and our vacation was incredible. The unit is located within a short walk of the crystal clear beach with incredible views. We started each day with coffee on the beach and spent a few days floating and snorkeling there. We rented a car, so we explored St. Thomas. We went shopping, and swimming at Megan’s Bay, water island, and St. John. Taking the car ferry to St. John is super easy. Once there you can explore the most beautiful beaches. We went to Trunk Bay, Cinnamon, and Maho Beach. I recommend getting to the ferry at least a half hour prior to departure. Back to Purple Lotus...it had noodles, coolers, beach towels and chairs, kitchen supplies, and everything we needed. The unit is connected to an area that has a bar, restaurant, breakfast spot, and store (souvenirs and clothes) so you can easily stay there without a car. With a car, you are close to the ferry and red hook. Everything else is 20ish min away. The owners are kind and responsive. They really strive for their guests to have a great vacation. We had a small issue in the beginning and it was fixed immediately. We would love to return to St. Thomas and stay here again!

Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Damian P.

7 June 2023

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

Amazing location

The property was amazing. Literally steps to the beach and beach restaurants. Our host reached out as soon as we checked in to make sure we were good. I would definitely recommend this property to anyone looking to stay in St. Thomas.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

April B.

26 May 2023

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

Exceeded our expectations!

I would give this place ten stars if I could! One of the best units we have ever visited! This property is well maintained and is equipped with everything you could possibly need! Just a short walk to the beach, a boutique & 5 restaurants. This was perfect for our family as we enjoy spending the majority of our time at the beach. If you want night life or lots of shopping.... this neighborhood isn't for you. Thank you Rachel & John for a wonderful visit!

Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Terra K.

16 May 2023

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

Beautiful location

My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed our stay. It is close to several really good restaurants and the sunsets are incredible. We really appreciated the wagon and beach chairs. We swam with sea turtles less than 20 feet from the Sapphire beach. I highly recommend this location.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Perry D., Rogersville

13 May 2023

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

just what the doctor ordered

The condo was clean and had everything we needed. Location is fantastic, and Sapphire Beach just steps away!

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

18 Apr 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication

The condo have absolutely everything our family needed for the area. I was pleasantly surprised to find so many beach items, coolers and games. Our family had an amazing time and would definitely book this condo again. Loved the beach was just a few steps from the condo as well as dining options and coffee bar.

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angie S.

7 Apr 2023

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

Great Place

I would recommend. Very nice beach and place to stay at. Great location. Few problems with tv/local internet company that finally got corrected and good communications with owners to get it handled promptly. Water heater seems to come and go when it wants. Other than that everything was ideal and no reason not to come back as great people atmosphere and would strongly recommend again. We will be back,

Stayed 13 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sue D., Connecticut

25 Mar 2023

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

Best spot on St Thomas

I hardly ever write reviews, but had to for this! Can't say enough wonderful things about the stay, condo, location, and the owner. From the beginning the owner was very responsive and helpful with questions about the rental before we booked, to suggestions and recommendations about the island, and responded promptly to any questions we had while we were there. The condo is exactly as pictured if not better -- very clean, new updates to kitchen, bathrooms, and living area -- decor lovely. Being on the 2nd floor was nice to enhance the view of the beach. Plenty of seating and loved the big comfy couches, the open concept kitchen/living large -- no cramped quarters feeling here! It was just my husband and I, but this place would be great if for two couples or family as it has a big size pull down murphy bed with divider, and a full second bathroom. Beds are super comfortable and large. Don't need air conditioning -- temps so comfortable just open the windows for a wonderful breeze, and sounds of the waves :) Supplies in the condo -- we've stayed many places and this was stocked with everything from beach towels, snorkeling, to kitchen supplies -- anything you would need. Loved having the washer/dryer and dishwasher. Beach is right outside the condo, steps away -- and the nicest beach on all of St. Thomas! -- seriously -- we went to them all last time we were on St. Thomas. Snorkeling right off the beach was amazing. Water crystal clear and warm. Town of Red Hook right down the road -- shopping, restaurants, ferry to St John (15 min). If you don't want to cook there is a coffee shop (great breakfast sandwiches), very nice restaurant/bar, beach bar with burgers/sandwhiches right on premises next to the condo -- and far enough down the beach that it doesn't hamper the oasis feeling while sunbathing and swimming. thank you Rachel -- we will definitely be back!

Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Allison S.

19 Mar 2023

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

Blissful

We enjoyed our stay from start to finish. Perfect for us.

Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jim B., Marblehead MA

12 Mar 2023

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

Always a beautiful stay

Second time renting. Minor snafu with VRBO. Owners were easy to contact and very helpful. Pictures don’t lie. Nice clean rental close to beach. Everyone had a great vacation, couldn’t ask for more.

Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy J.

21 Feb 2023

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

Perfect place on stunning Sapphire beach.

This unit is quite attractive and updated which drew me to it. It is a very comfortable and well equipped unit incl a dishwasher and W/D. The kitchen had everything needed. Open concept style even a small desk area. Living room furniture was a sofa, love seat and two chairs- plenty of seating and comfortable. Other units I saw had less seating. The unit is close to beach and had a lovely breeze too so didn’t need A/C much. I enjoyed sitting looking out onto the water view with my morning coffee from high top table. Murphy bed too! The property overall is quite attractive with lots of blooming flowers , lawn areas, salt water pool (great when it gets windy at beach), tennis courts, and a gorgeous beach, with chairs provided. Unit had floats, sand toys and snorkel gear. Owners were very responsive to questions I had in advance. I even ordered groceries to arrive as I got there. Easy check in and everything was as expected. No surprises. Easy vacation!! This is the best beach in the island !! I would rent here ( and this unit) again!

Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2023

About the host

Hosted by John Brasile

Hi, My husband and I recently purchased this property and just finished remodeling the entire property at the end of April. It is now fully stocked and ready to rent out to those smart and lucky renters who choose our location and enjoy the luxury of the newest condo in the complex. We are excited to be back in the rental program and to be able to share our newly renovated and comfortable location with those looking for a tropical retreat filled with fun and relaxation. John and I have lived in Connecticut all our lives. We own and operate an asphalt paving company and home construction for the past 40 years. We spent January, February, and March in our unit. So for anyone who wants to rent outside those dates we welcome you to contact us.

Why they chose this property

John and I have spent the last 10 years renting in St. Thomas all the while looking for the perfect location to buy. We finally came across a unit at Crystal Cove west steps from the beach which is very hard to find in St. Thomas. While there are many beautiful beaches in St. Thomas most of them require you to drive, park and walk to. There is nothing like the luxury of walking out your door with a towel and sunscreen and stepping onto the beach where you are greeted with free beach chair service and the delightful breeze coming off the crystal clear water.

What makes this property unique

The great benefits this property has to offer is that it is just steps to the beach in a small, private, and secure in a gated location. It is 3 minutes to the center of popular Red Hook that has many shops, great restaurants, and a grocery store. Its also very close (3 minutes) to the ferry docks if your interested in venturing out to some other islands. No car, no problem as Crystal Cove is also on the bus line. You can book many tours and activities right from our location. Come and have some fun! You can play tennis, swim, snorkel, scuba dive, take a tour, island hop, charter a boat, or just relax...the options are limitless. Namaste!

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8/10 Good

Caitlin D.

Caitlin D.

10/10 Excellent

Tracy J.

Perfect Location

Tracy J.

10/10 Excellent

Lynn G.

Beautiful Unit and View

Lynn G.

8/10 Good

Steve C.

Wonderful place. Bas checkin/commucation

Steve C.

8/10 Good

Jeff B.

Check In

Jeff B.

10/10 Excellent

Terra K.

Perfection

Terra K.

10/10 Excellent

Jeanniene W.

Great stay!

Jeanniene W.

10/10 Excellent

Peggy S.

60 Year Anniversary!

Peggy S.

8/10 Good

G L.