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Gentle Winds, St. Croix, U.S.V.I. - come unwind!

Beachfront condo with kitchen and balcony

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Property grounds
Gentle Winds - We are unit L-2 in middle of the complex.All units face the ocean
Exterior
pool view from the management office
roped off swimming area

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Hot tub
  • Washer
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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St. Croix, St. Croix Island
  • Place, Cane Bay
  • Place, Sugar Beach
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Cane Bay Beach
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Airport, Christiansted (STX-Henry E. Rohlsen)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Double Beds

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Futon

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Gentle Winds, St. Croix, U.S.V.I. - come unwind!

Our condo is located at Gentle Winds, a 65 unit development located on the North Shore of St. Croix. Gentle Winds is built on 66 acres of ocean front property with spectacular views from all units. The popular dive spot named West Wall is located just off the front beach where two dive boats can be seen anchoring for their guests to enjoy their mid morning or mid afternoon dives. We are within a 5 minute walk, under 1/4 mile, to the Salt River Marina.

The beachfront has a beautiful sandy beach with palm trees and plenty of lounge chairs to pull into the sun or pull under a palm lined cabana for some shade. There is a roped off section for swimming - take your mask and snorkel to discover some colorful local coral fish.

The Beach Shack serves a delicious burger and lentil salad which I highly recommend while you are enjoying your rum drink or iced cold beer.

If you want some activity on the property before relaxing ocean side, try a game of tennis, a (short) round of golf, ping pong or Shuffleboard. Or go into town to compete with one of the local crab races to win prizes!

This property is well maintained - see if you can find the man trimming the coconut palms and kindly ask if he would pull out his machete to serve up some fresh fresh fresh coconut milk. (( nice to offer a tip for his troubles...))

Our condo has all of the island amenities : refrigerator/ stove / microwave / washer dryer / Wifi / INDUSTRIAL ICE MAKER and flat screen t.v.... so come on to the island and relax for a week or two! Rebra Ellidge is our local property manager. Rebra can be reached on island on this cell line: 340-513-3348 or 340-201-5350

NEW PALM TREE WALKING TOUR:
I wanted to share a new section of the Gentle Winds web site, the Gentle Winds Palm Tree Guide and Walking Tour.
The photo guide charts a walking tour of the 15 varieties of palm trees at Gentle Winds. The 3/4 mile walk starts at the main entrance, winds around the buildings, and ends at the Great Room.
CLICK: https://gentlewindshoa.com/palmtour/

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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 5:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Please turn off all lights and turn off A.C.
Please place all sheets & towels piled by the washing machine
Check out is FIRM for 10:00 am as my property manager needs to clean before the next guests arrive right behind you.. thank you, Pam Breen
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
We require that you purchase $1500 Vrbo/CSA "Damag

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Christiansted

Located in Christiansted, this condo is on the beach. Salt River Bay National Historical Park and Little Princess Estate are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Cane Bay and Carribbean Cinemas St Croix. Travelling with kids? Consider Cruzan Gardens and St. George Village Botanical Garden. Jet skiing and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours and cycling nearby.
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St. Croix, St. Croix Island

What's nearby

  • Salt River Bay National Historical Park - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Sugar Beach - 11 min drive - 8.7 km
  • Cane Bay Beach - 13 min drive - 10.5 km
  • St. Croix Government House - 15 min drive - 11.7 km
  • Shoys Beach - 23 min drive - 16.6 km

Getting around

  • Christiansted (SSB-St. Croix Seaplane Base) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪La Reine Chicken Shack - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Blues Backyard BBQ - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Little Caesars Pizza - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Little Caesars - Kmart - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Wendy’s - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Gentle Winds, St. Croix, U.S.V.I. - come unwind! have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Gentle Winds, St. Croix, U.S.V.I. - come unwind! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Gentle Winds, St. Croix, U.S.V.I. - come unwind!?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Gentle Winds, St. Croix, U.S.V.I. - come unwind!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Gentle Winds, St. Croix, U.S.V.I. - come unwind! located?

This Christiansted condo building is on the beach, 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Salt River Bay National Historical Park, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Cane Bay and Little Princess Estate. Sugar Beach and Cruzan Gardens are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 109 out of 123 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 123 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 123 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 123 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 123 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michelle H.

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

Great Place!

Enjoyed the beautiful island, beach and pool!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris B.

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

Great Stay in St Croix

We had a wonderful time on our vacation! The beach was all that we could hope for - fed our souls! Snorkeling was fabulous! Relaxing, comfortable, beautiful and wonderful!
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Oasis

Wonderful time in St. Croix. Enjoyed pool side and beach. Great food and drinks at the pool. Everyone was very friendly. Property amazing and the beds were so comfortable. Everything we needed was right there.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dave M.

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

great time

our recent stay was perfect the unit clean and well apportioned. responded when call on very helpful property manager was great reference to all operational needs.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynn Y.

Beautiful Caribbean

Lovely atmosphere. Quiet and private. Very Nice people working and staying here.
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2019

8/10 Good

Joseph K.

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

Relaxing

Thanks for a good relaxing time
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Stephen W., Winnteka, IL

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

Wonderful townhome and location

Our family had a great week at Gentle Winds in the last week of June 2022. The townhome was well stocked with just about anything you could need on vacation... board games, towels, beer coozies, etc. The Gentle Winds property could not be a better place to have a fun / relaxing family vacation. The facilities are great, the pool was right by the beach and there was also a fantastic patio bar / restaurant that served delicious food and pool drinks every afternoon.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2022
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Lisa S.

Beautiful

This property is well maintained everything is just perfect can't wait to go back again next year kids had fun in this clean Immaculate pool the beach is beautiful and Sylvia is great the ice machine makes the stay so much more comfortable being able to fill up the cooler and make drinks makes such a big difference.
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2017

10/10 Excellent

Stacey M.

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

Perfect Vacation

Loved our stay in St Croix at Gentle Winds. 7 of us stayed in L2 condo. Plenty of room for all, it was clean, stocked with beach towels, pool supplies etc. The owner Pam was prompt in answering all questions and had great suggestions to make the most of our week long vacation. Would return to this condo in a heartbeat. Thanks Pam!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2020
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Dianne R.

Beautiful, scenic property

We loved our stay at Gentle Winds. It was extremely homey. It was obvious the owners enjoy this second home- lots of personality, including enough books for everybody's taste. It was very well furnished. If you had forgotten something, they probably had it there. Generous on towels, paper products, etc. We were happy with everything.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2016

10/10 Excellent

Anne S.

Comfortable and Relaxing!

Thanks so much, Pam and Jamie! We had such a lovely time at Gentle Winds L-2. The unit is well appointed and the beach was beautiful! We snorkeled for the first time ever right off the beach and saw some amazing fish!!! The island seems to be recovering from the effects of the 2017 hurricanes. Our visits to Christiansted and Frederiksted were nice. I hope we can make it back when the Beach Shack is open - easy to imagine how great that would be!! Thanks again for everything!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Lee V.

Beautiful spot and great place!

We had 6 adults and a 7 month old baby. Owner left us 2 pak n' plays to use which were very helpful. The great part was every couple had their own bathroom and shower. The pool and beach is just a short walk and you can see the ocean from the porch. There were beach towels provided and every kitchen item you can imagine. We did both cooking at the place and went out to dinner. The owner has all kinds of suggestions for activities, restaurants, etc. We would highly recommend this unit. Lee V. Atlanta

10/10 Excellent

Margaret P., St John, USVI

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

Great home base for our large group

This was everything I was looking for in a property for our large group (4 couples, 1 single, and our 2 year old). The grounds at Gentle Winds were lovely. We went in August which is off season and there were very few other tourists at the complex so the pool and beach were empty most of the time. We had diving booked every morning, but spent some of the afternoons at the condo. It's a great location if you're planning to dive Christiansted and Frederiksted. It was very convenient for couples to be able to visit the pool or beach without needing to drive anywhere. We could all do our own thing when we had unscheduled time, but we'd always come together and cook dinner at the condo. The condo was well equipped with cookware and dishes.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Lynn Y.

Perfect Getaway

We were so pleased with our accomodations at Gentle Winds....the condominium was very spacious, nicely decorated and well equipped with all you could possible need. It is located in the middle of the conplex with only 3 other units and is quiet and peaceful. You look right out on the beach *(an easy walk across the lawn) where there are lots of chaises and a fun TIKI hut with great food and drinks. Also, nice sized pool right here. St. Croix is a great island with so many things you can choose to do or you can just lay back on the beach, read, and listen to the ocean. Fabulous restaurants abound and Gentle Winds is well located for dining out. The weather was glorious! The owners were very informative and have lots of suggestions for restaurants and activities. We definitely will be returning and would recommend to anyone going to St. Croix. Another plus: it is not an island crowded with tourists like St. Thomas, etc. They only have a handful of cruise ships come in every month.
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2016

2/10 Terrible

Diana S.

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

Everything except ...

Communication with the property owner was great from the moment we booked. The check in process was very detailed and extremely easy. The accommodation was exactly what we needed as far as living arrangements (bedrooms vs guests). Now to the bad experience during the ENTIRE trip. We walked in and once we got settled and started hanging around more (Day 2) we noticed an infestation of German roaches and their little ones in the kitchen area. We couldn’t buy food and bring it there and we couldn’t leave property on counters. I contacted the property manager on day 3 after we noticed that nothing was helping keep them away. She was very responsive but could not get an exterminator over during our stay. We mopped and cleaned the counters EVERY morning and night with bleach and that’s when they came out even more !! It was to the point where we didn’t turn off the light in the kitchen to kind of keep them at bay. The property manager did also mention that we leave Sunday and they have another person coming in Monday which will not give them time to get an exterminator in before they check in. There was a bottle of raid and we were told that the owner has been made aware of the issue prior to us arriving. Extremely unacceptable and a horrible way to experience the first time in the island. We received a $500 refund which with 6 disgruntled adults is no where near enough for the things we dealt with having no where to go. We spent almost 3k and I am currently working to get compensated more for such a preventable experience. P.S- there was sugar, salt, seasonings all in the cabinets that could be contributing to that which I recommended they do not provide any or leave any food or products from other guests in their.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Glenn L.

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

Could Not Have Gone Better

We don't know whether late August was off season or the week after Ernesto kept people away but we had the place to ourselves. Nice pool, bar/lunch shack, empty beach and a clean condo - all was wonderful. Scuba dived and snorkeled the entire week. We stayed a few nights at the Carambola resort but the condo was much cleaner and more relaxing. Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Monica W.

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

Great family vacation

The owner of this property was so helpful and made great recommendations for places to eat, things to do and places to visit! Our family of 7 had plenty of room in this condo and we loved the pool and beach and on site food shack. St. Croix has some of the prettiest water we have ever seen.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela S.

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

Betty Boop’s 65th

The amenities were awesome. Our only complaints are only observations FYI. The microwave handle was broken BEFORE we arrived, but it did not affect the function of said microwave. The key to the deadbolt lock did not work, but we felt very safe and welcomed. Lisa, at the beach snack shack makes a mean Shrimp Quesadilla. The grounds keeper was kind enough to educate me on bird calls (Blue Pigeon) and what a hibiscus looks like BEFORE it flowers. Our group had a super terrific time cooking meals on the stove after purchasing items from the conveniently located super market. Pothole are in abundance OUTSIDE of the confines of Gentle Winds. I pray that the citizens can rally to get the issue addressed. Gentle Winds gets a 5 of 5 rating from the “Betty Boop” group❣️
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

3rd time at Gentle Winds

Our stay was wonderful! The condo was super clean and we loved all the amenities. We enjoyed playing the games there and reading some good books. Our deck had a beautiful view of the pool. Both our owner and the manager were very communicative and helpful. The air conditioning was top notch. Thanks for having us!
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynn Y.

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

Return Visit

We so enjoy Pam's condo...maybe except for the winding staircase. The entry to Gentle Winds is beautiful. The location seems to work well for everything we like to do. Roads are just awful and have to be an observant driver, but we handled that all very well. The Condo has 3 new and great bathrooms. The House manager is amazing and very thoughtful. I could only suggest she may drop in the second week of a visit for a quick floor clean up.....sand seems to accumulate everyday on the white floors. Hard to keep up while on vacation. We love this place and and have been there several times and plan to go back again. Lots of people there this time, but very quiet and pleasant around us.All and all a great experience that I would highyrecommend.
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa L.

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

Great condo

The condo is great overall! Great location, Pam was so easy to work with and answered all my questions promptly. The condo well appointed, clean, comfortable. The only thing that was not great was that the two downstairs bedrooms did not get very cool at night even with the ac on. Glad we had the fans in our room. The main areas and upstairs had no issue but those two bedrooms got very warm!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susie A.

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

It was a perfect week at Gentle Winds in St. Croix

Everything about our trip to St. Croix was amazing from start to finish. Pam was the perfect host during our first family trip to the Caribbean. The condo and property were exactly as shown in the listing and had everything we needed for our stay..including beach towels, beach bags, and a few other items that we did not bring. Pam provided suggestions for everything from restaurants to activities while on the island. We loved having the Beach Shack on the property so that we could enjoy lunch, dinner and cocktails without leaving the beautiful beach. All in all, it was a great week and Pam was a wonderful, responsive host. We will definitely be back!!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brock F.

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

Gentle Winds never disappoints. This condo is great!

This was our 2nd trip to St Croix, and our 2nd trip to Gentle winds. We have been to many islands in the Carribean and we are impressed with this one. Gentle winds was the first place we ever stayed here and we have now stayed here twice, that is as high a compliment as I can give it! Pam and Jamie's condo is great and worked well for our family of six with the youngest being 13 and the oldest being 54. They communicate well and quickly. You'll be happy here.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Melissa K.

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

50th Birthday Vacation

So the good before a couple little works in progress. The property is absolutely beautiful. The pool area with the cabana is amazing. The beach areas also amazing the water there is very rocky so not the best beach to swim at but still very awesome one. The home is beautiful on the inside a little dated in the downstairs bathrooms. The faucets definitely need an upgrade because it’s hard to get the hot and cold water just right where you don’t burn yourself. We had a little air condition trouble for three of the days we stayed, but our amazing host did refund some of the money which we greatly appreciate because she could not control that other than this this is an absolute must stay if I could’ve bought the property I would’ve that’s how much we loved it. The island is absolutely beautiful. We try to new beach every day one day, we’ll definitely return to this amazing venue in the island.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan M.

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

great view, amenities at Gentle Winds

The condo was comfortable and has incredible views. Love the screen porch! It was really nice to have sunscreen and beach towels provided. The pool is very nice and we loved there are chairs with tiki hut umbrellas on the beach so we could relax in comfort in the shade. And the food at the snack bar was great - highly recommend the coconut shrimp, ahi tuna tacos and hot dogs!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023

About the host

Hosted by Pam and Jamie Breen

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My husband has been traveling with his family to St. Croix for 30+ years. We purchased this condo from his parents in January 2015. It had not previously been in the rental market - only owner occupied. We intend to rent for about half of the year and enjoy it for ourselves for the remaining time frame.

Why they chose this property

We love the Virgin Islands and the gorgeous blue waters of the Caribbean. There are so many water activities to enjoy: world class diving spots / snorkeling at Buck Island ( a National Underwater Park) / sailing / fishing .. all activities that we find relaxing... and it is a direct flight from Atlanta with only a 3.5 hour flying time.

What makes this property unique

We like telling our guests to check out these activites while they are 'on island' : take one of two Rum tours at Cruzan Rum and/or Captain Morgan; see the Beer Drinking pig; drive through the the Rain forest; take an Eco tour; enjoy a tour of the 2 beautifully historic port towns: Christiansted and Frederiksted; Explore Buck Island National Reef by sailing, motor boat, and snorkeling excursions.(( Pam rates this as awesome! Book w/ Captain Heinz ; Kayak through Salt River Ecological Preserve. Pam recommends the Moonlight bioluminescent tour !! ; Take the kids horseback riding in the tropical rain forest ; Get a bird's eye view of beautiful St. Croix with a flight-seeing tour ; Beaches, Beaches, Beaches; sail on Roseway if she is in port ( a national historic landmark schooner)
/ reservations:340-626-7877 daily 4-6:30pm; book a trip with Caribbean Sea Adventure owner: Miles Sperber/tel 340-773- 2628; book a sailing trip on this Catamaran: Jolly Mon - evening sunset cruises with bottomless rum punch; enjoy the island!

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