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Our Starfish Palace - Ground floor Sugar Beach condo- Where Wishes Do Come True

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Entrance to Sugar Beach Condos
Pool
Pool With Sugar Mill
Our Condo Is The Ground Floor With Red Chairs In Front

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4137.7 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Christiansted, St Croix
  • Sugar Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Little Princess Estate
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • St. Croix Government House
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Christiansted (SSB-St. Croix Seaplane Base)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Our Starfish Palace - Ground floor Sugar Beach condo- Where Wishes Do Come True

Have your wishes come true at Starfish Palace in St. Croix. Do you love beautiful beaches and stunning sunrises and sunsets? Sugar Beach is the place for you! Why just have a view of the sea when you can be directly ON the beach? We are ground floor-ON the beach!!! Just 3 steps off the gallery ( Caribbean name for the expansive 30 ft. by 10 ft. covered area to enjoy dining and lounging) and you are in the sand.

Start your day with a beautiful sunrise you can see from your comfortable king size bed (master bedroom) and your day in paradise only gets BETTER … Coffee on the gallery with the sun rising over Buck Island, palm trees swaying in the breeze.
PLEASE NOTE: The guest room is no longer a twin bed room to make into a king bed. We now have a King Bed in this room so it is more comfortable for the second room guests also. The guest room does have a sliding door to open and enjoy the breeze also.
The day is yours to enjoy the way you want - relaxing on the beach in a hammock or lounge chair. Take a swim or snorkel (we have masks and snorkels for our guests use). Our gorgeous pool is waiting for you to take a refreshing dip with beautiful setting of an original sugar mill. There is shade for that respite from the sun and lounge chairs a plenty.

Hungry? We have a full kitchen with all needed appliances and utensils. Don't feel like cooking? No Problem, there are two excellent restaurants, one on either side of us. Coral Sea, located to our west two doors down
is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner and Breezez next door to the east, has been said to have the "best Happy Hour" on the island along with wonderful food. Missing fast food? McDonalds, KFC, Subway and Dominos are within walking distance along with a couple of grocery stores.

We have a 50” television with DVD player in the living room and a 28" TV with DVD player in the Guest bedroom aka "Starfish bedroom", new king size bed in master & guest bedroom, (extra sets of bed linens in master bath closet if you desire to change the bed), I pod player, CD player and radios are all here too, for your enjoyment. We also have free satellite TV (Dish) and free WiFi.

The Master bath has been completely updated. Large shower with dual shower heads, along with new vanity and great lighting. The guest bath has a tub with a shower, new mirrors and lighting, along with hair dryers. Plenty of plush towels and beach towels for our guests. There is a washer and dryer in unit for your convenience. We try to think of all the things we appreciate when we travel. Our aim is make this your BEST vacation!

With ceiling fans in every room and a constant sea breeze you probably won't want to use the central air when you can enjoy the sounds of the sea. You will LOVE being lulled to sleep at night by the sound of the sea waves lapping on the beach….

St. Croix has so much to offer. History with wonderful tours and museums, including the abundant sugar mills. Tropical Rain Forest, don't miss LEAP (a wood working shop that uses only fallen mahogany from the island for beautiful souvenirs) and the beer drinking pigs in the rainforest! There is the Cruzan Rum Factory tours, Tide Pools, Point Udall (the most eastern point of the United States), The Botanical Gardens, and Fort Christiansted. Great shopping in Christiansted and Fredericksted along with wonderful restaurants and art galleries. There are numerous beautiful beaches, spectacular scuba diving, wonderful snorkeling (the picture of my husband with conch shell and the large starfish was taken while snorkeling right here in front of our condo), horseback riding on the beach or in rain forest, and for something different there is Bioluminescent Tours at one of only 6 bays in the world!!! St. Croix is only USVI with a casino! Wanna go for a fun day of sailing and snorkeling? Buck Island sailing and snorkeling is a Must!

After a wonderful fun filled day relax in the gallery with a refreshing beverage. What will tomorrow bring???

Make a WISH on a STARFISH - SWEET DREAMS

REMEMBER: There is NO passport required for U.S. residents at St. Croix!!!

Come to the tropical paradise of our "Starfish Palace" at Sugar Beach Condominiums, Christiansted, St. Croix


We have housekeeping service for your arrival and at your departure. We do have extra sets of bed linens in the master bathroom linen closet, should you desire to change the linens.

Note on Sargassum: please be advised there is possibility of sargassum May - September. We wish to make this known to those of you who may travel at those times. Sorry, we do not have any control over it any more than we can control the weather. Our grounds crew does their best to keep the beach cleaned up as well as they can with the help of our skid steer. We have many beautiful beaches on St Croix. If Sugar Beach is impacted try one of the other beautiful beaches. Have a great trip!

Property manager

Don and Diana Henderson
Premier Host

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 24
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
All guests need to be at least 18 years of age
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Events

No events allowed
Quiet time 10:00pm til 9:00am on beach & in condo
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Pets

No pets allowed
NO SMOKING IN CONDO OR ON BEACH
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
There are posted areas where smoking is allowed
Please be sure to CLOSE ALL windows and doors while the Air Conditioner is running. Otherwise the A/C will freeze up and you will have no A/C.
Please be GENTLE when closing the sliding glass doors. They are new and slide very easily.
To get the best breeze through condo open the windows at front door and open the sliding door in the guest bedroom & sliding doors at beach side.

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
Note from host: Quiet time 10:00pm til 9:00am on beach & in condo
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 recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Christiansted

Located in Christiansted, this condo is on the beach. Little Princess Estate and Salt River Bay National Historical Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Cruzan Gardens and St. George Village Botanical Garden. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and horse riding nearby.
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Christiansted, St Croix

What's nearby

  • Sugar Beach - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Little Princess Estate - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Fort Christiansvaern - 5 min drive - 2.7 km
  • St. Croix Government House - 5 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Buccaneer Golf Course - 12 min drive - 7.5 km

Getting around

  • Christiansted (SSB-St. Croix Seaplane Base) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Rum Runners - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪El Leon - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪shupe's on the boardwalk - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Mill - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Our Starfish Palace - Ground floor Sugar Beach condo- Where Wishes Do Come True have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Our Starfish Palace - Ground floor Sugar Beach condo- Where Wishes Do Come True pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Our Starfish Palace - Ground floor Sugar Beach condo- Where Wishes Do Come True?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Our Starfish Palace - Ground floor Sugar Beach condo- Where Wishes Do Come True?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Our Starfish Palace - Ground floor Sugar Beach condo- Where Wishes Do Come True located?

Nestled on the beach, this Christiansted condo building is within a 15-minute walk of Sugar Beach and Little Princess Estate. Protestant Cay Beach and D. Hamilton Jackson Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 81 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Caroline L.

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

Great Central Location, Very well equipped....

with beach things. cooking things, - everything we needed. Quiet. Safe. Beautiful view of the water. Warm, friendly helpful host. Downsides - none really. While it is a well-loved property some folks might mind that it is a little dated and tired looking. We had an awesome time!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peggy C.

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

Better than expected

Very nice. Owners think of everything. You will not be disappointed.
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margaret W.

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

Outstanding location

We were so pleased to be able to stay so close to the sea! The beach was cleared of seaweed every morning, it was easy to walk into the water -both for children and the elderly (us) and we were even able to do a bit of snorkeling there. It was disappointing that the restaurants on either side of the property had closed, but perhaps they will start up, and we found that we preferred buying food to eat on our patio, because it was nicer than the restaurants we found. Condo is lovely and comfortable, with details and amenities that gave it the comfort of a home, rather than the bareness one often finds at a rental property.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie S.

Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly H.

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

Starfish Palace deserves 5 stars

The condo is just as advertised. It is clean and beautiful. Right on the beach. Don and Diane keep it well stocked for visitors. Both beds were comfortable. Bathrooms were very nice and functional. There is washer, dryer, and dishwasher. All the comforts of home with a beach for your backyard and a pool across the parking lot. Had to leave too soon!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

On the beach condo

1st floor puts you on the beach, great location
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dave C.

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

One week's stay

This property met and exceeded expectations. Not only were the online pictures accurate but the place was better than we thought.. walking out the back part of the condo to the beach was so great. Diane, the property owner, was quick to respond to any text I sent her.. checking in was so easy, neighbors were friendly, and location is center to everything you would want. (Highly recommend renting a vehicle though, streets do not look pedestrian friendly).
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary J.

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

Private and quiet property and beach!

If you are looking for quiet, beautiful sea and sky, and private beach...this is the place. Nice for 2 couples with their own private bedroom/bath! All kitchen amenities provided! We loved the view in the morning on the porch with coffee!! You do need a car to tour the island however. We had a wonderful stay!
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ellen L.

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

Perfect location!

Just back from 9 wonderful nights in St. Croix. Everything was as pictured and described in the listing. The condo is very well stocked, as other reviewers have mentioned. The ability to walk out to the beach was a first for us & really made it the perfect location! The beach is very nice in front of the property. We have friends next door at Colony Cove and they don't really have any beach left in front of their buildings. There were always plenty of lounge chairs available at the beach, and we practically had the pool to ourselves each visit. There is a nice grill in the pool area. The primary king bed was very comfortable, I should have looked to see the label! Thank you for sharing your condo and for being such excellent hosts!
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kate D.

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

Starfish Palace

We very much enjoyed our stay in St. Croix. Property was beautiful and the location was excellent.
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Therese G.

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

Amazing!!!

This is the best place we have ever stayed in St. Croix. Super clean, amazing location, and all the amenities you could want. Great communication between hosts, and they give you so much information. Diana is so sweet, and has so much knowledge of the Island. Thank you so much for letting us share your home. We will be back!
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diane D.

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

Relaxing water view

We had a great visit to St. Croix. This condo had a new kitchen with all of the cooking utensils we could ever need. It is a beautiful spot that is easy to get to Christiansted. Easy access to the beach. I do recommend wearing sturdy water shoes as conch shells are hard to see in the water. We had a couple of hiccups with the AC and TV but the Diana and Don were quickly responsive. I have been on island enough know that things break down often because of the salt air. This is a great unit!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa L.

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

Sugar beach vacation

The condo is in the PERFECT location! The beds were super comfy and Dianna the owner was wonderful! We had an amazing time and would definitely stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bridget E.

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

Wonderful unit!

This property is exactly as advertised and then some. Amenities include everything you need to enjoy the island- coolers, chairs, very nice snorkeling equipment, fluffy towels. The view and proximity to water is second to none. Very secluded and private patio for morning coffee and evening dinners. Comfortable beds and very roomy master bath. We were able to drive just about anywhere we wanted in 15-20 minutes- except Christiansted which is only about 5 minutes away. Close to supermarket. Hosts were prompt to reply to our questions and accommodated an early check in as well as rental and restaurant recommendations. Will need functional water shoes to swim comfortably here but we swam every day and loved it.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

cathy b.

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

Wonderful Stay

The owners were so incredibly nice! We had some flight issues and they were so kind about the whole thing. Their unit is just lovely and right on the beach! Comfortable beds, great set up for being with family but also having some alone time when needed. We spent hours on the beach, at the pool, and in Christianstad which is close enough that those of us who are big walkers walked there. I can't thank the owners enough for a splendid vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brenda K.

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

Beautiful

This condo was perfect! We totally enjoyed our stay! The beach was absolute beautiful!!!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelly K.

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

Perfect in every way

Spent a week here while we introduced my mom to Saint Croix and house hunted. This property was perfect. We literally could have showed up with our bathing suits. The property was fully stocked with literally everything. Its in a great location and close to everything. Diana gave us all the info we needed and was very hospitable. We loved the pool and the beach right out your back door.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shelley R.

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

Hard to leave!

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Starfish Palace. Owners are responsive and caring! Condo is furnished with everything one would need to stay in or venture out! Gallery has a comfortable set up to enjoy from sun up to sun down. We counted 25 strides to the water! Quiet and relaxing beach and friendly groundskeepers, too! The complex pool was great, as well! Location was perfect as there are 2 restaurants within walking distance. So happy with our vacation time!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jerry J., Asheville

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

Just show up with a swim suit and a change of clothes.

Host has everything you could need or want. They have thought of everything and even things you would not. Coolers, mask, cookies, blender, drip coffee maker, more than enough plush towels. Host was quick to respond to any questions. Host provided so much information prior to our arrival we were able to build an itinerary to see more than we had hoped for. They have a drying rack outside. All the neighbors were kind and helpful. Location is a 20 minute walk to the boardwalk in Christiansted. We did have a lot of seaweed wash up but that is Mother Nature. We are already talking about our next trip.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2023

2/10 Terrible

Mark P.

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

Buyer beware

Beautiful location, but owner has chosen to install a hidden spy camera with audio. Illegal and unethical. After discovery we spent the week wondering how many other hidden devices they had watching us. Condo was less than clean with dirty floors and hair in the master bath shower drain. Stays of 5-7 days are supposed to have a visit for cleaning which never happened. We did not have the new entry code when we arrived. Owner claimed to have sent it to us a month earlier, but in checking there was no email with code.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Connie B.

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

Adult family vacation

This place was beautiful!! The location, furniture, decor... all amazing. The owners were so nice and very helpful from day one. Anything you might want, they have there for you. It was clean and comfy and location is perfect. Nothing to complain about except having to leave. Thank you for a wonderful time Diana and Don.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

JOSEPH E.

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Perfect for a stay in St. Croix.

10/10 Excellent

diane s.

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

Absolutely AWESOME

The property is completely as described. Condo amenities were great. Right on the beach. Everything you could possible want or need in the kitchen and bath. Games, snorkels, pool noodles, outdoor chairs, etc. Just bring your clothes. Beds and furniture were very comfortable. The cleaning staff did a great job having the condo ready for us. The staff at the complex were very polite and stayed on top of keeping the landscape and beach clean and groomed. We had warm sunny days until Tropical Storm Fiona arrived. All flights were canceled. Diana and Don were so very accommodating. They totally understood and extended our stay. We had NO worries thanks to their kindness. I would recommend any property hosted by Diana and Don. We hope to make it back to the Starfish Palace. Thank you again for the lovely vacation
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Pamela L.

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

Fantastic view of ocean

Thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Condo was just as pictured and everything we needed was there to be found. We spent a lot of time in the outdoor galley. The owners are extremely easy to work with and even took the time for a follow-up call. My only disappointment was the sorghum grass that accumulated on the beach each day.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lorna K.

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

Excellent

Great experience
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022

About the host

Hosted by Don and Diana Henderson

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Why they chose this property

We have traveled to almost every island in the Caribbean, and liked some things on each island, but on St. Croix we found more of what we were looking for. St. Croix has great snorkeling, scuba diving and beaches, is not overcrowded and more laid back. My wife had always dreamed of a condo on ground floor directly on the beach where she could go to sleep listening to the waves on the beach and wake up and step out of her condo and be on the beach. This vacation condo gave us all of this and more.

What makes this property unique

This condo has a great pool, large gallery to eat and relax in, and central air in case you need it. We love the open design of the condo, from our master bedroom we can open the double doors to the gallery and the double doors to the living room.

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests