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80 degrees plus Year Round, 5 mins to beaches and Frederiksted Town

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Property grounds
Outdoor dining
Living area
Living area

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Balcony
    A rare find - enjoy views from the balcony.
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue
  • Balcony

Explore the area

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Frederiksted, St Croix
  • Place, LaGrange Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Rainbow Beach
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Cane Bay
    ‪28 min drive‬
  • Airport, Christiansted (STX-Henry E. Rohlsen)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Common area 1

1 Single Bed

Flamboyant Room - En Suite

1 Queen Bed

Frangipangi Room

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Master

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony

About this property

80 degrees plus Year Round, 5 mins to beaches and Frederiksted Town

Perched on a peaceful hilltop just 5 minutes from Frederiksted, this unique retreat offers the perfect balance of privacy and convenience. Enjoy breathtaking 180+ degree panoramic views from the expansive 400-square-foot private porch overlooking Frederiksted, the Caribbean Sea, rolling hills, and the Sandy Point National Wildlife Refuge.

Surrounded by nature and cooled by constant Caribbean tradewinds, the home is designed for open-air island living. Screened louvered windows, east-west positioning, and 10 ceiling fans create refreshing natural airflow throughout the space — no air conditioning needed.

Located near over 20 beautiful beaches within 1–2 miles, guests can enjoy snorkeling, diving, turtle watching, horseback riding, jet skiing, rainforest adventures, and easy access to the boating community.
Quiet, restful, and inspiring, this is the perfect escape to relax, recharge, or focus on a creative project such as writing, painting, or photography.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights
Wash and put away dishes.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2268697vb
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
This property accepts cash
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 25
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Frederiksted

Located in Frederiksted, this apartment is in the city centre and near the beach. Cane Bay and Carambola Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Caribbean Museum Center for the Arts and Estate Mount Washington L-Abyrinth. St. George Village Botanical Garden and Cruzan Gardens are also worth visiting. Jet skiing and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and ecotours nearby.
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Frederiksted, St Croix

What's nearby

  • LaGrange Beach - 4 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Rainbow Beach - 8 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Cane Bay - 28 min drive - 26.4 km
  • Sugar Beach - 29 min drive - 27.1 km
  • Divi Carina Bay Casino - 48 min drive - 46.7 km

Getting around

  • Christiansted (STX-Henry E. Rohlsen) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Louie & Nacho’s - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Armstrong Homemade Ice Cream - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Cruzan Rum Distillery - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Whispers Cafe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Lost Dog Pub - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 80 degrees plus Year Round, 5 mins to beaches and Frederiksted Town pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at 80 degrees plus Year Round, 5 mins to beaches and Frederiksted Town?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at 80 degrees plus Year Round, 5 mins to beaches and Frederiksted Town?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 80 degrees plus Year Round, 5 mins to beaches and Frederiksted Town?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is 80 degrees plus Year Round, 5 mins to beaches and Frederiksted Town located?

Located in the heart of Frederiksted, this apartment building is within 2 miles (3 km) of LaGrange Beach, Saint Croix Country Club Beach and Frederiksted Beach. Fort Frederik and Frederiksted Pier are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place is a treasure on all points, including host, amenities, location, and comfort level. This was a repeat visit and we are looking forward to more in the future.
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Feb 2026
You two are the best guests ever. I think you know just about all the hidden treasures on St. Croix, some even locals wouldn't know. Always a pleasure having you Stay at Carmen's Rest. We thank you!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeff W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great hosts, quick communication. Wonderful apartment.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christina Z.

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

Island paradise

Very clean and fully stocked. The owners are amazing and the home was perfect for our family!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda S.

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

Got all that you need...and then some

We've been staying in short-term rentals for several decades and this is the best stocked and most livable one we have ever encountered. You get comfort, practicality, and loving homage to the island. The host truly cares and anticipates needs. We look forward to staying here many more times in the future.
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Feb 2025
We loved having Linda and Tommy. They were the best guests ever. Interesting and fun to talk with as well. Would await their next visit. We will get to know each other even more. Memorable guests.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Scott D.

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

Beautiful view and attentive hosts

The hosts were very attentive and responsive. The home itself has a local vibe and reflects the architecture common on of the hillside houses on the island. The views down across the island and out to the ocean was breathtaking. The house itself is a short 6-7 minute ride from the main restaurants in Frederiksted, but you definitely need a car as you are in an area with a lot of privacy. I would stay again if in St Croix.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Mar 2023
Thank you so much for visiting with us at Carmen's Rest. We were impressed-you seemed to get around to really see our islands during your stay. You were the perfect guests to host.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erik N.

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

Fabulous vacation stay

To say that this property was fantastic is an understatement. Not only was it large, well-appointed and extremely comfortable,but the balcony/veranda was wonderful, with a magnificent view of Frederiksted and the Caribbean. We spent a lot of time just relaxing out there, including all our at-home meals, treated to views of the surrounding countryside and wildlife such as egrets, hummingbirds and hawks. Robin and Michael are very responsive hosts as well as fine people, and we felt we made two new friends. Had we been able to do so, we'd still be there. We can't recommend Carmen's Rest highly enough.
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christine H.

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

Wonderful Island Scuba Diving trip!

My friend and I had the most amazing time in St. Croix and Robin and Michael were amazing hosts! We arrived late in the evening and they were kind enough enough to guide us into the property (online maps are not so great - especially late at night). Beautiful property with everything you can impagine for your stay and so well equipped! Everything about our stay was perfect and the views are just out of this world on the lovely patio. The location is about a 7 minute drive to downtown where our dive shop was located so it was perfect! Thank You Robin and Michael! Can't wait to return! Christine
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Aug 2023
Christine, Thank you kindly for staying with us at Carmen's Rest. It was indeed our pleasure hosting you, and assisting in any way to ensure a memorable vacation. Do come again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
What a fantastic place to spend a week or two. We chose two weeks and look forward to returning. Robin & Michael are fantastic hosts. They made sure we felt welcome to take full advantage of all the amenities and helpful to find things we needed. The apartment is very well furnished and has great views. The apartment comfortably handles 2 couples plus, but this trip was just my daughter and me. Due to some dietary issues, we cooked a lot of our own meals. (The restaurants we ate at were all fantastic). Getting to grocery stores was not a huge issue, although a car is needed. The kitchen has all the basics you need plus a lot of spices, oils, and other general things you would keep in your own cabinets or refrigerator. I lived on St. Croix for 5 years around 1990 but never spent a lot of time staying in Frederiksted. Now, I am glad I did. I am accustomed to sleeping with the windows opened and being serenaded all night by roosters and dogs. Not so at Carmen's Rest: the nights were very peaceful. Not even any sirens, more common in the Christiansted area. My daughter wanted to do a lot of diving while here. Many of the dive operators now focus on Frederiksted. Getting there was about 10 minutes door to door, including finding parking. Be sure to get the precise directions to the location. While it is easy to locate and easy and safe parking right out front, St. Croix roads are not signed super well and Google maps are currently inaccurate.
Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Norman S.

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

A home away from home

A recent trip to St.Croix was especially made pleasant by our host Robin at The Estate La Grange. Her genuinely warm welcome made us instantly feel at home. She is a thoughtful, gracious, and professional hostess, who provided our every need, and went the extra mile to ensure we were comfortable. Our accommodation was spacious, fresh and clean with a breathtaking view of mountains and the ocean. An unforgettable experience I highly recommend.
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
The property was one of the best places I’ve stayed at. The view was amazing, the host was great and full of information. I was worried because there was no air conditioning, but the house was high on the hill got great air circulation. The house was clean and had plenty of room, and was 5 minutes from the beach. We couldn’t have asked for a better host and the location was just amazing. The house was everything and more.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021

About the host

Hosted by Robin Barlow Jones

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Robin is a retired educator, and has worked in the public schools here on St. Croix for 10 years. She was a Broadcast Producer for many years as well. Michael has a 20 plus year career in photography and has considerable experience and knowledge in the building and real estate industry. Together they have 3 adult children: 35, 32 and 28.
After raising their children, we were anxious to return to St. Croix to realize building Carmen’s Rest, which is named after our maternal grandmother born here in Frederiksted.

Why they chose this property

The Joneses like simple lines, a residence which reflects the cultural details of St. Croix. The space is open, airy with 20 windows, and positioned to take advantage of the trade winds keeping the house cool and taking advantage of the views.

What makes this property unique


This La Grange property was bought in 1983 to ensure our family would have a homestead to return to in St. Croix. Our earliest ancestors were born here in 1838. This is a new construction, we began in 2015, were severely hit by Hurricane Maria and were able to rebuild from the damage upstairs. The downstairs unit suffered flooding but no damage.

The Tranberg/Browne/Heyliger, and the Durant Families are long-time Frederiksteders. The Browne’s lived on the Prosperity Estate, the Tranberg’s Estate Mount Washington and the Durant’s builders of the well-known Durant Tower- now burnt down to the ground. Together. Robin’s maternal grandparents once owned 11 properties in Frederiksted.


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