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East End Vacation cottage rental with beach/lake nearby, internet access, balcony/terrace and air con

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  • Cottage
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 nights min stay
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Key information

  • 100% refund within 24 hours after booking. See Policies & House Rules
  • Beach/lakeside relaxation
  • Not suitable for children
  • Air conditioning
  • No pets allowed
  • Private garden

From the owner

The Cottage at Lion's Gate sits high on the hill overlooking Red Hook harbor with a spectacular 270 degree view of Tortola and St. John. In a few minutes you can walk down to Red Hook for shopping, diner, nightlife or to catch a ferry to the other islands. We are close to everything but when you are up here it's all seems so far away.

My husband, Chris, and I have lived on St. Thomas for over 25 years. He came to dive, I came to sail, we met by chance and discovered that we both have a love of the water and the Caribbean life style. Chris is very talented and built a house on the top of the hill in Red Hook. We got married in 1995, and had often talked about making the home, that we love, a vacation villa for guests. So in 2008 we expanded to accommodate visitors in our downstairs studio apartment. We're thrilled with the way it turned out as it truly captures the Caribbean life style that we love.

The apartment has been so popular that we decided to build a one bedroom cottage It took a full year to fulfill our dream, and I am happy to say we finished on July 4th. It is a Caribbean dream cottage with the most spectacular views! We often marvel at how many humming birds call the apartment home, and now it seems that green parrots have taken up residence at the cottage. What luck.

I'm sure you 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 view is expansive, you can see Tortola, next is St John and on a clear day St. Crox. The trade winds will keep you cool as you sit outside from breakfast to diner, and of course it if needed there is air conditioning.

There are three beaches nearby, one you could walk to, one is about 5 minutes by car, Secret Harbor which is a hotel so there is a restaurant for drinks and lunch and palm trees for shade, and the other is 10 to 15 minutes away, Lindquist, not amenities but plenty of beauty. It's our newest and is my new favorite beach. It has just taken over by the Magen's bay authority so they have picnic tables and life guards there.

The ferry terminal to ST. John, Tortola and Virgin Gorda are just down the hill form us, you can see them coming and going from the porch.

It's all right at your door step but feels like a million miles away when you looking out. It couldn't be more perfect.

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Amenities

Bed & bathroom

  • Bedroom 1: Queen Bed
  • Beds in other rooms: Twin bed
  • 1 Family bathroom

Families

  • Not suitable for children
  • No pets allowed

Access

  • Parking
  • Secure parking
  • Not suitable for wheelchair users

Essentials

  • Wi-Fi available
  • Air conditioning
  • Private garden
  • BBQ
  • Waterfront
  • Balcony or terrace
  • Internet access
  • Stove
  • Fridge
  • Freezer
  • Microwave
  • Toaster
  • TV
  • Satellite TV
  • Ceiling Fans
  • Linen provided
  • Towels provided

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    The Cottage is suitable for one additional guest on a couch in the living room.
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    Minimum stay: 4 night

    About the owner

    Maxine S.
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    3 hours 26 minutes

    Calendar last updated:
    24 Mar 2024

    Years listed:
    14

    Based in:
    Virgin Islands, U.S.
    Languages spoken: English, Spanish
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    kimmiesavannah
    Suwanee, Georgia

    Exactly like pics and listing - loved it
    Jul 2021

    Peaceful and relaxing porch with view. Perfect for 2. Added surprise was being able to pet the family’s lovely dog. The bathroom had high and large vanity, and shower was big. Queen mattress… More 

    31 Jul 2021

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    crawlinrocks
    Evansville

    Cozy Private Retreat
    Mar 2017

    This little cottage was a great find! It's tucked into the mountainside above Red Hook with a secure entrance gate. The cottage was very clean and the decorations had a nice carribian feel. The o… More 

    7 Aug 2017

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    Response from the owner
    I'm always delighted when guests love my cottage as much as I do. Waking up to our view makes my day all the brighter. Sometimes a parrot comes to say hello. Wish I could sign him to a contract but they are so independent. Please come again, we would love to have you back Thanks so much Maxine

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    CalisDad
    Grand Rapids, Michigan

    Stunning View Great Location Fantastic Cottage
    Mar 2017

    The cottage was amazing....everything you need plus a wonderful view of St John. Conveniently located overlooking Red Hook, close to restaurants, activities, and the American Yacht Harbor. The cottage… More 

    2 Apr 2017

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    Response from the owner
    It was wonderful having guests who love the view as much as I do. The best part is that I can look forward to another visit. The dogs miss the visits as well. They often ask where you went. See you next time Max

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    A FlipKey verified reviewer

    Wonderful island retreat with views!
    Jul 2015

    This was our fourth trip to St. Thomas, and we are so glad that we found Max and Chris. Not only did we feel connected to all the activities in Red Hook, we also had a sense of privacy - being 350 fe… More 

    30 Jul 2015

    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on all reviews.

    fndrh1st
    West Palm Beach, Florida

    Excellent experience
    Mar 2015

    I stayed at Maxine's cottage for one week in early March. I had a fantastic experience staying here overall. The cottage is nestled on a hillside, just above the town of Redhook. The accommodatio… More 

    10 Mar 2015

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