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Come to Paradise! Relax and Enjoy Island Life!!!

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Morning Approaches Bolongo Bay
Sun rising
Building 17 from the pool
Interior view
View of kitchen

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
1 bathroomSleeps 355.7 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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St. Thomas
  • Place, Bolongo Bay
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Frenchman's Bay
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Sapphire Beach
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Airport, St. Thomas (STT-Cyril E. King)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

0 bedrooms (sleeps 3)

Living Room 2

1 Double Sofa Bed

Other (See Description)

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Come to Paradise! Relax and Enjoy Island Life!!!

Looking for a lush tropical setting located directly on the ocean? Come to our island paradise. Enjoy year round fun in the sun or just relax, get away from it all at our oceanfront condo. Island living at its' best. Tropical breezes gently blow the palms at our studio on the beach. The sound of gental waves relaxes you.
Located on Bolongo Bay on the south shore of St. Thomas approximately 20 minutes from the airport by taxi or car. Parking is readily available at rear of our building.

Our studio features a queen size bed, walk in closet, shower and tub, AC as well as a ceiling fan, a fully equipped kitchen, table and chairs inside and out plus a deck overlooking the morning sunrise over the ocean accompanied by hummingbirds and bananaquits. The studio unit has the additional option of a lock off bedroom and full bath. If you are interested in our new additional option, please contact us for rates and availablility. Contact us for rates and availability. Long term rentals available on some units.

One of the three pools in the complex is located ocean side just outside our building, the pool decking and tile was redone in 2012. Adjacent to our Villa complex is Bolongo Bay Beach Resort, which offers a dive boat, PADI dive shop, catamaran with snorkeling or sunset cruises as well as 340 Water Sport rentals for other water sports rentals. Enjoy beach volleyball, basketball, tennis, snorkeling, swimming or an inviting hammock on the beach for your relaxation pleasure. On site there are three restaurants; Mim's Seaside Bistro(casual and fine dining), Iggie's Beach Bar(very casual and fun) and Lobster Grille(casual and island elegant fine dining).

Lots to see and do on St. Thomas, whether it is historical sightseeing, visiting tourist locations like Coral World, spending time on our beautiful beaches, taking a side trip to St. John or the British Virgin Islands, shopping in our duty free port or just Limmin' (island for relaxing).
RENTAL INFORMATION: Minimum age for primary renter is 25 years old, Non-smoking unit, Pets not allowed, Five night minimum stay, On-site maintenance, and Occupancy 2-3.
RATES BASED ON SEASON:
Jan 09-March 31High Season rate $170 per night; April 01-May 25 Spring Season rate $150 per night; May 26-Sept. 05 Summer Season rate $150 per night; Sept. 06-Nov. 15 Value Season rate $140 per night; Nov. 16-Dec.17 Fall Season rate $140 per night;
Dec 18-Jan 08 Winter Holiday Season rate $175
Check with us for the possibility of additional terms available.

As on island owners we would be happy to work with you on your travel plans. Can't wait to start acquainting you with our island home.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
Contact Rick or Linda Lawrence

Keywords: Bolongo Bay Oceanfront

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 3:30 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:30 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and weddings
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 10
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadlock
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

St. Thomas

Located in St. Thomas, this condo is on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Bolongo Bay and Sapphire Beach. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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St. Thomas

What's nearby

  • Bolongo Bay - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Frenchman's Bay - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Sapphire Beach - 10 min drive - 7.9 km
  • Magens Bay Beach - 13 min drive - 8.6 km
  • Coki Point Beach - 14 min drive - 7.1 km

Getting around

  • St. Thomas (SPB-St. Thomas Seaplane Base) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lucky Street - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Tap & Still - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Stir It Up - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Paradise Point - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Shorebird - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Come to Paradise! Relax and Enjoy Island Life!!! have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Come to Paradise! Relax and Enjoy Island Life!!!?

As of 3 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Come to Paradise! Relax and Enjoy Island Life!!! on 31 Aug 2026 start from AU$242, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Come to Paradise! Relax and Enjoy Island Life!!! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Come to Paradise! Relax and Enjoy Island Life!!!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Come to Paradise! Relax and Enjoy Island Life!!!?

Check-in begins at 3:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Come to Paradise! Relax and Enjoy Island Life!!!?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Come to Paradise! Relax and Enjoy Island Life!!! located?

Nestled on the beach, this St. Thomas condo building is within 3 mi (5 km) of Bolongo Bay, Bluebeards Beach and Limetree Beach. Morningstar Beach and Mangrove Lagoon are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 43 out of 57 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 57 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 57 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 57 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 57 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Solar E.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host was very accommodating
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Mia S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The view and location is amazing! Pool was a great addition and the condo is within walking distance to a few restaurants and bars.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Annette K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host was very welcoming! The place is a great value for the money! Magnificent views!!! Great restaurants nearby! Downtown nearby! We highly recommend!!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Jan 2026
Thank you for the great review. Please visit again
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kim S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent sunrise views from balcony plus pool view. The beach is wonderful within steps of pool. Snorkeling possible. The unit is adequate to the price point. Taxi was possible and I would come back for the view!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Neil H.

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

Had a great vacation

Great property and location, building is older but kept in good shape. The rental process and communication was great. Overall I have no complaints and would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Feb 2024
Thanks for your nice review Please remember to stay with us if you return to STT
Verified

10/10 Excellent

patrick b.

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

Can't beat the view

Stayed for 2 weeks and everything was awesome. We had a couple of issues, but he fixed them immediately
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tony W.

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

Great place for a couple

Great place for a couple, awesome sunrise views.The spacious room had plenty of space for us. The kitchen/dinette included a large fridge/freezer with great space for our needs.We made daily use of the pool. Tbe reserved parking was within a few steps of the room.Location
Stayed 15 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Robert P.

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

Nice older property

Amazing location. Small accommodation with perhaps too much furniture jammed in
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeff S.

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

Beautiful view with bonus

Great view, patio and pool. Insite host to make sure everything is perfect. A great resturant is a very short walk for the best drinks and best Lobster dinner on the island.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul T.

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

Watergate

Great location...great view...great property manager...great rate!!
Stayed 52 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn T.

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

Watergate Villas #1734

Good location. Great communication. Very laid back. Will return
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

scott w.

Excellent!!!

Clean, efficient, reasonable and a beautiful view. Great location for exploring st Thomas or catching the ferrys to other islands. Nice pool, friendly people and two fine restaurants for meals or cocktails a short stroll from the door. Rick was a great host. Made sure we had everything we needed and made us feel very welcome. Loved the hummingbirds!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar 2020
Thank you for your review Please come visit us again
Verified

6/10 Okay

theresa h.

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

Beautiful view

View is great, good location, ok room, kitchen could use updating. For me, Having a car was a necessity to get around the island to see everything and not depend on taxis. Know that there is no beach to sit on at this location, only the pool and then the sea wall. People are friendly. Felt safe.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Aug 2021
Theresa did not rent a car in advance and was unable to rent one after arriving. we recommend renting a car in advance if you wish to do island exploring. The public swimming bleach is open and 1 block down the bay in front of Bolongo Bay Resort. Our immediate beachfront and part of Bolongo Bay Resort beachfront is currently undergoing Renovation by the government It should be complete by early fall 2021.
Verified

8/10 Good

Anne H.

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

Quiet waterfront studio, excellent location.

Great water front studio gem in a quiet neighborhood with two restaurants nearby. Excellent pool faces the bay. A combination of three properties allows for safe walks off the main road and two beaches within walking distance (one is primarily a coral beach). two restaurants are within walking distance (5 min). Property managers are very easy to work with. Be advised this is a NO SMOKING unit, but the condo not a smokefree property.
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joy M.

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

A true breath of fresh air!

I was happy with the accommodations. Other residents and guests were very friendly - we enjoyed talking with each other at the pool. The weather was good, the sea was warm and clean, the pool was kept nicely. The landlord lived on the grounds and was easy to contact if a need arose. It was easy to get taxis. Many had favorite taxi drivers, but I found that VI taxi was very reasonable and easy to reach by phone. I would definitely go again! (Only downside was the no-see-ums. If you go there, take some skin-so-soft lotion & anti-itch spray. Those who go yearly did tell me the no-see-ums seemed worse this year.)
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

George C.

Liked: Listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in

Disappointing!!

Keycode didnt work. Internet didnt work. Took over an hour to get TV wirking. One burner on stovetop didnt work and was covered with a wooden board. Microwave ran but didnt heat. Furniture was old and dingy! Didnt leave parking permit at check in. EVERYTHING NEEDED UPDATING!!! EVERYTHING needed updating...
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Nov 2024
Unfortunately due to illnes a new maid service was used and she entered the door code incorrectly. Responded to follow-up call within 10 minutes and used back up code for access. A followup call was recieved later in the day saying tht the cable / service was down. Folowup with the cable provider restored TV service but not internet until the next day (service was down complex wide). During this call it was mentioned that they could not find the parking pass. A substitute pass was deliverd that evening. The missing pass had fallen behind the dresser. No other isses were reported. One position/ area (of four)on the stovtop has been replaced with a cutting board / utensel area at a prior tenet sugestion. Unfortunately we were off island (not normal) and could not address the issues personally
Verified

6/10 Okay

Lateefah F.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

New Year's Eve

The owner was very nice. Communication was not always the best, though. When we 1st got there they were unavailable because they were flying back which is OK. He fixed the shower curtain the evening we got there just like he said he would which was good. But So many things were old and outdated (kitchen, pots, rugs in bathroom, the bathroom) and had not really been kept up . WiFi was incredibly spotty - which was hard since I work remotely. It was generally clean but the towels were stained (old stains). I have to go back to how nice the owner was because I did not see check out time (my fault) and he allowed us just this one time to stay a little later because our flight was leaving in the evening. The view was perfect, the area is quiet and fun and the beach is right there - you can't beat the location!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Jan 2021
Unfortunately we were traveling back to St Thomas (we live there) the day of check in. Our regular staff was also off island for the holidays and we used a backup cleaning service. It did not work out well. I arrived on island by 7PM that day and resolved all issues. Our internet did not go down but our public power system did go down twice during their stay which resulted in internet provider outages of several hours. Power on STT is spotty despite the highest rate in the nation. We had scheduled cleaning / maintenance the afternoon of checkout. When our guest had not checked out by 12 PM we asked when she planned on checking out. She asked to stay until 3:30 PM which we agreed to and rescheduled. We allow late check out if we can but ask to be informed prior to the scheduled check out time.
Verified

6/10 Okay

Lasavia B.

Liked: Location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

God's gift of nature and beauty

We had problems from the moment we arrived. We were unable to watch TV only soccer however owner notified groundskeeper who propley came and fixed that problem. Then the AC was not working the owner had replaced the next afternoon. We had no hot water for our entire stay. There was no toilet paper provided and the toilet stop flushing we had to fill the back of the tank with water to flush. Frig was dirty plus a few dishes were also dirty. We were extremely pleased with our view it was breathtaking. The sound of waves crashing all night long was so peaceful and soothing we even recorded this to sleep to when we came back home to rainy Seattle Washington. We didn't like the bright lights shining in our faces from the window closes to the bed. We recommend having a check list for your cleaning crew so things will not be missed. The view and and all the sounds of nature two thumbs up 👍👍
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Dec 2022
Maintenace issues were promptly addressed and resolved There was a brief complex wide outage of the recycled water system used in the toilet, but it was restored in a few hours. While servicing the tripped hot water heater maintenance noted that the AC was starting (not yet failed) to make fan noise. Both were replaced at my request
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Al S.

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

Very easy stay!

Very easy to book and arrange this vacation. Not fancy just extremely functional. No frills!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark R.

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

On top of the water

Sit on your balcony and be 20' from the ocean! Bolongo is halfway between the big 3 - Charlotte Amalie - Red Hook- main shopping area. Very convenient.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shelisa T.

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

Enjoyed

Really enjoyed staying at this property. Beautiful unit with an amazing view and conveniently located. Host had excellent communication and was very helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Roger K.

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

Awesome Vacation Amazing location

One of the best vacations my wife and I have ever been on the condominium is exactly as shown in the advertisement room is very clean and a very safe and awesome location is Paradise Richard is a fantastic host his only concern was if we were having a good time and if there was any issues in the room The only bad thing I could say is that I had to leave
Stayed 28 nights in Jan 2022
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Jacqueline G.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Very Dirty

When I first arrived at the property I was extremely impressed the view is amazing. The pool is kept clean there’s a wonderful restaurant next-door that delicious and has very friendly staff, but when I went to my room I’m surprised I even stayed. The toilet doesn’t flush the screen door was broken the room smelled very dirty and musty, They were no cleaning supplies for me to tidy up the place. I actually took my sheets and my comforter off and went and washed them before I use them. I also had to put towels and blankets on the furniture before I sat on it, stains and order. Just a quick make up at the apartment would make a tremendous difference. But I can say I sat out on the deck every single day and night watching the waves looking at the view, the view from the balcony is absolutely beautiful.
Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Jan 2022
No notice of any problems was ever given despite personal followup after check in and meeting her husband several times during their stay. No maintence issues were reported or found upon her departure or with the subsequent guests. I am a loss to explain how her comments went unreported for their 14 day stay. Ocasionally the screen door goes off track when forced but is readily reset. No maintence issues were noted by the cleaning staff or subsequent guests. The unit is equiped with dish soap, laundry deturgent, hand sanitizer. shampoo, etc. in addition to normal linnens. A broom, mop and bucket is also in the unit for spills. I shared the review with the cleaning service once I recieved it in January to emphisize the need for through cleaning. Had I an opportunity to see and address any issues during their stay I would have responded.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert M.

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

Great Host and Exceptional View, Right Next to the Water

I think as others have commented, the complex is a bit of an older property. However, the unit was super clean and the view is fantastic - all at a very reasonable price. We enjoyed the location. You are right next to the water, and you'll fall asleep to the sound of waves breaking. It is located pretty conveniently between Charlotte Amalie and Red Hook - so it was never a far drive anywhere. (we definitely recommend renting a car if you are comfortable driving on the left - and reserve early. On the island, demand for rental cars is greater than supply) Rick was a great host, prompt to reply, and we certainly look forward to being back.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

4/10 Poor

Rebecca J.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Please freshen the pillows and linen ASAP!!!!!

This property can do with a lot of updating. Pillows are disgusting and the only way I could use them was to double case tgem. The pull out couch mattress appeared to have blood in the center and the cushions were disgusting and had to be covered with sheets to sit on. The bathroom photo was NOT reflective of the state of the bathroom. A good coat of paint and AGAIN new linen would go along way. Property is beautiful and will jkept up and the staff are wonderful.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Aug 2021
This review came as a shock as we received no comments during their stay. Some suntan lotion was found on the couch and was corrected post stay and prior to their review. linen's are inspected and replaced as needed after every rental

About the host

Hosted by Rick Lawrence

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We were semi-retired professionals looking for our little slice of paradise. We found it here, we eat a leisurely breakfast most mornings on our deck overlooking the ocean. We are lulled to sleep each night by the sound of the waves. We have lived on island for over 15 years now and still find it our slice of paradise.

Why they chose this property

We wanted oceanfront property that had easy access to the beach with nothing to restrict our tropical ocean view. The pool and a short green area and then down the stairs and you are on the beach. We are within walking distance to Iggie's, Mim's and the Lobster Grille. We enjoy going over and meeting friends at Iggie's and just walking home along the beach. Each morning I walk the beach to get my local island paper to enjoy with breakfast.

What makes this property unique

We live on island year round with our vacation property located in the same complex as our own personal unit. We love the weather, the flowers, the hummingbirds, the bananaquits, the scenery, the proximity of the pool and beach. We still haven't done it all ! So much to see and do and things changing all the time.

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