Smith House & Tropical Garden--A peaceful greenspace to de-stress

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

Kitchen

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

Check out the area

Christiansted, St Croix

Little Princess Estate4 min walk
Sugar Beach13 min walk
St. Croix Government House6 min drive
Christiansted (STX-Henry E. Rohlsen)20 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

This 2-bedroom/1-bath rental is designed to promote the health benefits of greenspace and therefore offers a Caribbean stay distinct from the traditional ocean or seaside views. Guests at the Smith House can hear waves crashing in the distance and smell the odor of the Caribbeaan sea that is only a 5 minute walk away. However, they also get to enjoy the stress reducing and blood pressure lowering tropical garden environment that surrounds the residence. In addition, guest are free to pick and enjoy the antioxidant-rich tropical fruits that are in the garden. Indoor amenities include free wifi and comfy bedrooms with smart TVs and windows that offer great garden views. Guests can prepare meals in a full kitchen and dine indoors or outdoors. The backyard tropical garden offers walking paths, signs that name the various tropical fruit trees, and shaded areas to sit or recline while listing to the sound of flowing water from 2 water features.

Property manager

Eugene S. Tull

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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 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 and a deadlock

About the area

Christiansted

Located in Christiansted, this holiday home is in the city centre and near the beach. Little Princess Estate and Judith's Fancy are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Buccaneer Golf Course and Cane Bay. With scuba diving, snorkelling and parasailing nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.

Christiansted, St Croix

What's nearby

Little Princess Estate - 4 min walk
Sugar Beach - 13 min walk
Fort Christiansvaern - 5 min drive
St. Croix Government House - 6 min drive
Buccaneer Beach - 12 min drive

Getting around

Christiansted (SSB-St. Croix Seaplane Base) - 4 min drive

Restaurants

Chocolate BBQ - 2 min drive
McDonald's - 8 min walk
Singh's Fast Food - 4 min drive
shupe's on the boardwalk - 5 min drive
Blues Backyard BBQ - 18 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Smith House & Tropical Garden--A peaceful greenspace to de-stress pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Smith House & Tropical Garden--A peaceful greenspace to de-stress ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Smith House & Tropical Garden--A peaceful greenspace to de-stress ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Smith House & Tropical Garden--A peaceful greenspace to de-stress located?

Located in the heart of Christiansted, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Little Princess Estate and Sugar Beach. Holy Cross Catholic Church and Judith's Fancy are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Nohham C.

13 Mar 2024

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

The Real St. Croix

Eugene is an engaging and knowledgeable host. Smith House is as described - a cool green haven where you can sample the fruits and teas of the Caribbean. In a true Crucian neighborhood just a stroll down to the sea. Eugene has restored the tradition of growing food and medicine in your backyard and crossed that with botanical garden. Stays cool all day. Flowers, birds, anoles, baby iguanas. Spot to view dawn. Covered and open eating spots. Close and cozy. Chickens of course - wouldn't be St. Croix without chickens.This place is the real Crucian living experience. Eugene might even have a tea for what ails you in the yard if wanted. I have arthritis and left feeling limber. Cheerful houses and polite neighbors (use your best old-fashioned manners and you will get that back). Large nature conservancy a few minutes walk with lonely beautiful beach. Good swimming there weekends. Eden's Vegan Eatery just round the corner on Northside Rd, left at Titan gas. Excellent food, clean, friendly. Chocolate Grill n BBQ is a local eating and drinking spot with resident regulars. They have Crucian and Dominican food, very good. Location is center to East and West End, a few minutes from C'sted, abt 15 min. from Cane Bay - fun drive. Hiking nearby Windsor Farms. Gets 5 for being what it says it is and for a super host.

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

About the host

Hosted by Eugene S. Tull

Hi, I'm Eugene the manager of the Smith House & Troical Garden in the US Virgin Islands. As an avided traveller, I have visited locations in Africa, North and South America, Europe and Asia and I'm very comfortable interacting with persons of various nationalities and ethnicities. You can say that I'm the quintessential easy going Caribbean person. I look forward to welcoming you to the US Virgin Islands when you visit.

Why they chose this property

This property is a family inheritance and that is why it is called the Smith House. After the hurricane disaster that hit the US Virgin Islands in September 2O17, I decided to surround the residence with an old-school Caribbean environment that reduces stress and promotes food sustainability. What has evolved is an environment where walking paths traverse a garden of fruit trees and tropical plants. A stress relieving place where you can eat and spend time outdoors in the sun or shade. The inside and outside environments at this property captures the easy going spirit of Caribbean living I enjoyed as a youth.

What makes this property unique

When you open your bedroom curtains in the morning, you are greeted by the beauty of a natural tropical garden and you feel refreshed. Later, you can have your breakfast outside while listening to your favorite music or simply enjoy the sound of flowing water from the waterfall or pond. To get your fesh supply of vitamins and minerals, you can pick fresh fruit or check the small vegetable garden for the pick of the day tomato. The combination of these features makes staying at this rental a unique experience.