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Statia's best views, comfort, privacy, & nature on a world-class diving island!

Holiday home in Oranjestad with kitchen and balcony

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Arriving Statia's FDR Airport (EUX) from St Maarten (SXM) . . .   ahhhh!
Abstract turtle sculpture at the top of the lawn
Parking and ramp to upper level; steps to lower level
Three level container house
Outside the Great Room

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 7130.1 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

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Oranjestad, Sint Eustatius
  • Place, Government Guesthouse
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Dutch Reformed Church
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, St. Eustatius Historical Foundation Museum
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Oranjestad (EUX-F.D. Roosevelt)
    ‪16 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Downstairs bedroom container

1 Queen Bed

great room

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs primary bedroom

1 King Bed

Upstairs twin bedroom

1 Single Bed

1 bathroom, 2 half bathrooms

Downstairs bathroom

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Upstairs primary bathroom

Towels provided · Toilet

Upstairs small bathroom

Towels provided · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Statia's best views, comfort, privacy, & nature on a world-class diving island!

An eco-friendly, unique home in the center of beautiful and quaint St Eustatius (fondly called “Statia”), on over one acre on the western slope of the Quill, with views of St. Maarten, St. Barts, the Caribbean and Atlantic oceans. Check us out on Google Earth at 17 degrees 29" 12' North and 62 degrees 58' 23" West. We’re close to everything on this small island.

"Green Turtle Gardens" is a sustainable living space built from shipping containers and re-purposed materials boasting large decks with beautiful, breezy views. All three bedrooms are air conditioned, the shared space “great room” and dining area are open and breezy with ceiling fans. On the lower level, there’s a bedroom with a full bath with shower in a 20 ft container, a covered patio and sink with ceiling fans and overhead lighting, a breezeway, and a well equipped kitchen/pantry in a second 20 ft container. There’s a separate small utility room downstairs with a refrigerator, washing machine, and storage shelving. The upper level includes a large king (or two twins) bedroom (with an ocean view) and large half bath, a smaller bedroom (single twin bed) and small half bath, and a shared outdoor shower. The adjoining “great room” with ceiling and pedestal fans, has great views, lots of windows, and screens for air circulation, a sink, counter for coffee and snacks, storage shelving, and access to a bathroom.

To encourage fun times with your guests, Green Turtle Gardens has a large dining table with lots of seating downstairs on the breezeway patio, and the upstairs has plenty of comfortable seating in the great room and on the decks. And, as a bonus, the sectional seating in the great room converts to a queen bed! There is parking on the lower level and upper level, with access to upper level rooms via a concrete ramp. A roof deck provides a wonderful gathering spot, especially for sunsets, and provides a fabulous 360 degree view of the island, the Atlantic, the Caribbean, and the nearby islands. You might even get to see the “Green Flash”!

Internet service is available for a small fee. There is a wireless router and a smart television.

St Eustatius (Statia) has world-class diving, hiking, botanical gardens, interesting history, great restaurants, and a friendly, inviting local culture. Statia is one of the friendliest locations on the planet.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
Water view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Close supervision is required.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking outdoors only. No butts on the ground.

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 indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is no smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the area

Oranjestad

Oranjestad is home to this holiday home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at The Quill and Lower Town Beach, while St. Eustatius Historical Foundation Museum and Dutch Museum of Saba are cultural highlights.
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Oranjestad, Sint Eustatius

What's nearby

  • Government Guesthouse - 16 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Dutch Reformed Church - 16 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Fort Oranje - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • St. Eustatius Historical Foundation Museum - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Honem Dalim Synagogue Ruins - 3 min drive - 1.9 km

Getting around

  • Oranjestad (EUX-F.D. Roosevelt) - 3 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Franky's Bar & Restaurant - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Yi Chu - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Barrelhouse - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Boardwalk Cafe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪d junction smoke ally - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Statia's best views, comfort, privacy, & nature on a world-class diving island! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Statia's best views, comfort, privacy, & nature on a world-class diving island!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Statia's best views, comfort, privacy, & nature on a world-class diving island!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Statia's best views, comfort, privacy, & nature on a world-class diving island!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Statia's best views, comfort, privacy, & nature on a world-class diving island! located?

Situated in Oranjestad, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Government Guesthouse and Dutch Reformed Church. Honem Dalim Synagogue Ruins and Fort Oranje are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

John A.

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

Quiet, well stocked kitchen, great views, excellent for radio contesting. Tom was a excellent host.

Perfect
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2021

About the host

Hosted by Tom Hay

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I am a scientist, husband, parent, grandparent, scuba diver, and proponent of sustainable living. I like finding creative solutions to challenges. My wife and I live in Virginia and like to travel to see friends and make new ones. I grew up in Albuquerque, went to graduate school in California, and lived in Toronto for 20 years.

Why they chose this property

We spent part of our honeymoon Statia and fell in love with the island, its culture, and its people. I found the perfect piece of land to build a house and spent several years creating a unique vacation spot. Four ocean shipping containers carried recycled materials, furniture, fencing, fixtures, and tools and then became components of the house. We have electricity, water, internet, and air-conditioned bedrooms and catch rain water for the plants, recycle grey water for the banana trees, enjoy the natural breezes, and look out for the endangered Antilles iguanas on the property. Our acre+ includes landscaped areas and wild spaces, and some of the best views on the island, including the "Quill", and both the Atlantic and the Caribbean oceans.

What makes this property unique

Privacy, nature, views, and a unique experience. Located in the center of the small island so it's close to everything.
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