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Best Buck Island Views on North Shore: The View

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St. Croix North Shore
Relax in your living room, kick back and watch a movie.
Beautiful Caribbean decor
Living space
40” Smart Roku TV with Netflix, Prime, and more.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good
1 bedroom1+ bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Parking available
  • Breakfast included
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Ocean view

Explore the area

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Northcentral, St Croix
  • Cane Bay
  • Sugar Beach
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Cane Bay Beach
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Christiansted (STX-Henry E. Rohlsen)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Kitchen
Separate dining area

About this property

Best Buck Island Views on North Shore: The View

This apartment is called "The View" for a reason, you won't find one any better! The perfect king bedroom with an extra queen sofa-bed for a family of 4 or two couples. Recently remodeled, you'll love the peace and tranquilness of our little mountain top. Brand new AC just installed March 2022! This is central to everything and located on the scenic route with the best views on the island! Over 180 degrees of views looking East to Buck Island and Christiansted Harbor to the South West across Windsor's Forest to the South Shore. Watch the ships sail across the seas. Deer regularly pass through the property and drive. Just 10 minutes from Cane Bay Beach and some of the world's best scuba diving off "The Wall." Only 15 minutes from downtown Christiansted, and 20 minutes from downtown Fredericksted, this property is centrally located if you're looking to venture across the island during your trip! The owner of the property is happy to take you on guided hikes to the tide pools, lighthouse, into the rain forest to see the beer drinking pigs, or better yet take you to some of the best shore diving spots on the island. The large spacious one bedroom apartment comes equipped with a king size bed and a sofa-sleeper couch. A full size dining room pub table and a large granite and stone walled full-size kitchen with gas stove, microwave, coffee maker and fridge also await you at The View. The View is part of the Windchime Estates, a property known for it's constant Eastern breezes, and built from pieces of the late trimaran which sailed the world twice, Windchime! A workspace for your laptop and living room TV with Netflix are ready for the evenings when you just want to hang out and relax. Brand new AC just installed March 2022! You'll want to rent a Jeep while staying at the property as the roads on the island can be rough to drive at times. WIFI and a light breakfast and snacks are included, and so is your very own bottle of Cruzan Rum! You will absolutely love your stay at The View! Full use of the apartment named The View, and access to the patio. We live in a house on property, so we are usually on site in case you need anything. You can also call or text throughout your stay if you have any issues. Our neighborhood is one of a kind and known for its incredibly views of the North Shore, Buck Island, and the island overall. Full of tropical floral and fauna, the drive in is not only beautiful but adventurous too! You'll want to rent a Jeep if you're staying with us on the North Shore. The roads on St. Croix in general are filled with potholes and the extra rugged height comes in handy. Specifically we live on a dirt mountain road, so you'll get use of the Jeep coming down our long driveway down the hill. There is no reliable public transportation on St. Croix, including the taxi companies (They won't take you everywhere you want to go) so plan to rent a vehicle. We live in the mountains on St. Croix. It's beautiful, but the roads are not always maintained well by the Virgin Islands Government. We live on a dirt road, require you have a car rental (no public transport), and we recommend that you rent a Jeep or SUV when staying with us. In general, roads on St. Croix are not that great. Jeeps are the most popular vehicles on island, so be sure to rent one early!

Property manager

Will Royall

Languages

English, Spanish

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Amenities

Breakfast included
Kitchen
Air conditioning
Parking available
Ocean view
Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
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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

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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the area

Christiansted

Located in Christiansted, this apartment is in a rural area and by the sea. Salt River Bay National Historical Park and Little Princess Estate are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Southgate Coastal Reserve and Sandy Point. Cruzan Gardens and St. George Village Botanical Garden are also worth visiting.
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Northcentral, St Croix

What's nearby

  • Salt River Bay National Historical Park - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Sugar Beach - 9 min drive - 6.6 km
  • Cane Bay Beach - 11 min drive - 8.3 km
  • Buccaneer Beach - 21 min drive - 14.4 km
  • Shoys Beach - 22 min drive - 14.4 km

Getting around

  • Christiansted (SSB-St. Croix Seaplane Base) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪La Reine Chicken Shack - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Blues Backyard BBQ - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Wendy’s - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Little Caesars - Kmart - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Yum Yum Fast Food - ‬16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Best Buck Island Views on North Shore: The View pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Best Buck Island Views on North Shore: The View?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Best Buck Island Views on North Shore: The View?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Best Buck Island Views on North Shore: The View located?

Situated by the sea, this apartment building is 2 mi (3.3 km) from Salt River Bay National Historical Park and 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from Cruzan Gardens. Cane Bay and Little Princess Estate are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 13 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 13 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Check-in

8.6/10

Communication

7.8/10

Location

8.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lori C., Purcell OK

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

Such Hospitality!

Beautiful location, property and the owner was a great wealth of information so very friendly! Would love to visit again!
Stayed 1 night in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Trude P.

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

T&T

Great view nice and spacious. Enjoyed our stay very much
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Thomas F.

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

Quiet place with an amazing view

We stayed there for 3 nights with our older son. The apartment is facing the ocean with a great view over the Christiansted area, up on the hill, and is very quiet. You will need a 4WD for the last 150 yards to the house, but you will benefit from it anyway give the road system on the island;-) We mostly enjoyed Cane Bay with diving The Wall - the 2nd best shore diving area in the world.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Location

Dirt road to apartment is overgrown

Dirt road to apartment is overgrown during heavy rain will need jeep to navigate dirt road.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

Diane K., Baltimore, Maryland

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

Comfortable Apartment with beautiful view

This apartment is very comfortable with a spectacular view. It is roomy. Shaleece and Will, the owners, are very friendly and responsive to our needs. There was construction but it did not bother us because we were fully aware prior to our arrival.. The breeze keeps the place cool. The kitchen is delightful to cook in. As Will states there is a dirt road about 100 yards but is not difficult to navigate. The apartment Is centrally located to access many parts of the island. Which makes it a nice location .
Stayed 57 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Judith B.

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

Perfect retreat

A perfect property to stay out of the way with a great view. The breeze kept the apartment comfortable the whole week, without needing fans or AC. It seems like miles away from everything, but it was only a 10 to 20 minute ride to anywhere we wanted to go. Cane bay beach was a perfect, close getaway. The directions provided by the host were spot on. We found that putting “Concordia Ridge Neighborhood”(Christensted) into Google maps got us back home easily. King size bed was comfortable as was the couch (didn’t try the sofa bed). Basic condiments in the fridge helped with the cost of groceries. I would highly recommend this to anyone comping to St Croix for a visit! Thanks for the great experience!!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bridgette H.

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

It's called the view for a reason.

Renting the property was extremely transparent. Everything was as advertised. The host and family were very responsive and accommodating. The adventure started with navigating to the property. Being first time visitors, it was a adjustment. The drive up to the property was amazing and set the stage for what was to come. Once there The View was everything and more. The apartment was extremely comfortable. The host provided everything to make you feel at home. The air conditioning worked wonderfully and was a welcomed relief after being out in the sun all day. The view was more than expected. The sun wakes you up in the morning
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

6/10 Okay

Paul D.

Disliked: Cleanliness, communication

Improvements

You should not advertise this property for mor than two since the plus two accommodations were in poor shape. Replace the sleeper couch immediately as it was extremely dirty and worn out. Remove or replace the chandelier in the living room so guests don't bump their heads and the tv cabinet can be opened. Provide a map(even hand drawn via pdf) to guests and travel instructions prior to the day of arrival. Also, provide check in instructions prior to the day of arrival. Communication needs to improve.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023

2/10 Terrible

Monica C.

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Incredible misrepresentation

First,...we didn't even stay at the property. We got no specific instructions for entry into the property and no answers to our calls. When we arrived we discovered what could only be described as a construction zone. I had no idea what part of the home was "ours" and had to discover the flat by trying to open several doors. The home was obviously in a state of major construction with lumber and supplies/trash piled up all around (see photos). Lastly, once we did gain access, we discovered the rental had no AC. I understand why that might be renters due diligence, but honestly if you're renting to people that are quite used to that (who isn't on vacation in a tropical climate?!) Then disclosure of no AC should be made in my opinion! If VRBO wants to do the right thing, they would credit us half our rate. We ended up paying for a hotel on the fly. This is my first bad experience with flat rental...and I won't soon forget it.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Zakia S.

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

I enjoyed the view and the rum

The view was beautiful . The complimentary Bodley of rum was nice . The Keneth tress were nice as well .
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022

6/10 Okay

Ramon E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in
Disliked: Location

Under Construction

The home was nice, overlooking some of the island, you would need a 4x4 (recommend) a car would do ok, but home is off road of down hill, and uphill. The only reasons for my rating is the construction noise in the morning, being on vacation I wanted sleep lol. Other than that it was quite nice, and quiet at night. Once the construction is completed this will be a perfect spot.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

mary p.

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

Good days

More at home experience liked it very much
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

6/10 Okay

STEPHANIE B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Disliked: Location

Under construction, no privacy

Due to the fact that this property lacks privacy curtains while under construction, I did not feel comfortable anytime during my stay. As a female traveling alone, this was very upsetting, it was like staying in a glass house. The only place of privacy is in the bathroom and the bedroom. I woke up to strange men milling around the unit, on more than one occasion. Not to mention the scaffolding that was placed on my second day there completely marring the view that the property's main attraction. There is construction material all around the unit, ( scaffolding, piles of wood, construction trash bin, etc) There was even a beer can on the ground by a pile of wood near the entrance that no one bothered to pick up during, my entire 5-day stay. The host should not advertise this as a vacation rental while the property is in this condition. The directions the host gave me to the property started mid-way to the property, not from the airport, ferry, or Seaplane. Simpler directions could have been given to avoid to the guest upon arrival. I have lived on St Croix and got turned around using those directions. It is really only four turns to the property from the airport. The hill up to the property is steep and has tight curves, be careful. The road to the property is extremely rough. you cannot rent a car to get to this property, you will tear the undercarriage apart. I could even allow local friends to visit me due to the condition of this road. The host requires quiet time between 10 pm and 7 am. However the I did not get much quiet time to study with the small child running around all day above me. This was not a place to relax, it was like staying in a rented inner-city apartment, which is NOT what I came to St Croix for. When all the construction is completed I have no doubt this will be a wonderful place to stay, until then the host would do well to realize that guests need privacy curtains and quiet time for themselves too. Final note, there is NO A/C in this unit. The only ceiling fan is in the bedroom. There are two floor fans in the unit, If you need A/C this is not the property for. As a past resident of St Croix, I know how to use the winds to my advantage to cool off the unit. The winds are finicky and the unit doesn't always cool to the low 70's in the fall, and never in the summer. The host has no control over this, just FYI. More transparency in the listing of this property should have been given in the listing.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2021

About the host

Hosted by Will Royall

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Will and Shaleece are Florida transplants who made it to St. Croix after several years of regular visits. Will is an entrepreneur who owns a few companies in the entertainment industry, online marketing, software, and furniture industries. Will and Shaleece both love to scuba dive and hike and St. Croix is just the place for that! Ask, and they'll be happy to take you on a variety of guided dives, hikes, or tours around the island.

Why they chose this property

This property was purchased because of its amazing central location to everything on the island, beautiful scenic views (located on the scenic route, north shore), proximity to the best diving on the island, amazing constant breezes on top of the mountain, and the natural wooded preserve of Windsor's Forest below.

What makes this property unique

This apartment is part of the Windchime Estates, named after a 39 foot trimaran that sailed the world twice! The masts of the ship can be found in the home's construction which was rebuilt after Hugo in the 1980s. The ship was lost on a day charter out on Round Reef infront of Christiansted which you can see from the house. Originally the plan was to rebuild the ship, but after Hugo, pieces were used to reconstruct the home's porch and back patio! Today you can hear the music of the gentle windchimes on the property, hung as a reminder of its rich history!

Languages:

English, Spanish