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A Little Bit of Beach Heaven

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view from master bedroom deck
Kitchen island
View from main level patio
Master bedroom with deck overlooking ocean. Master bath through archway
St Croix - where the rainbow ends

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Christiansted, St. Croix Island
  • Sugar Beach
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Cane Bay
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Cane Bay Beach
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Christiansted (SSB-St. Croix Seaplane Base)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Landside bedroom

1 King Bed

Master bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Oceanside bedroom

2 Queen Beds

2 bathrooms

Landside bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Oceanside bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

A Little Bit of Beach Heaven

The renovation is complete! Brand new kitchen with a spacious island for prepping your meals, for dining and playing games with your family. All new kitchen appliances. Even stylish Serena and Lily chairs! Two fresh new bathrooms. New flooring and a fresh coat of paint complete the picture.
Three bedrooms and three baths make this an ideal place for a family get away. Our condo is just a few steps both from the spacious pool and the beach complete with Tiki huts where delicious refreshments are served throughout the day at the "beach shack."
Amazing scuba diving and sailing opportunities are nearby. Tennis courts, shuffleboard and ping pong are several activities in the Gentle Winds complex. Close to gourmet restaurants, and glass bottom boats that feature tours to the bioluminescent waters at Salt River.

Property manager

Nancy Johanson
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Ocean view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
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

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

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. Steeple Museum and Apothecary Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Salt River Bay National Historical Park and Little Princess Estate. Cruzan Gardens and St. George Village Botanical Garden are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Christiansted, St. Croix Island

What's nearby

  • Salt River Bay National Historical Park - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Little Princess Estate - 13 min drive - 8.2 km
  • Sugar Beach - 14 min drive - 9.0 km
  • Cane Bay - 15 min drive - 6.7 km
  • Cane Bay Beach - 16 min drive - 10.7 km

Getting around

  • Christiansted (SSB-St. Croix Seaplane Base) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪La Reine Chicken Shack - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Blues Backyard BBQ - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Wendy’s - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Little Caesars - Kmart - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Yum Yum Fast Food - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does A Little Bit of Beach Heaven have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is A Little Bit of Beach Heaven pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at A Little Bit of Beach Heaven?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A Little Bit of Beach Heaven?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is A Little Bit of Beach Heaven located?

This Christiansted condo building is on the beach, 0.3 mi (0.4 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

9.6

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mike A.

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

STX 2025

Great condo. Very clean. Great location on the beach. Would stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie F.

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

Beautiful, renovated condo

We have stayed in dozens of gentle winds condos over the years and this one was the most well equipped-from the sharp knives and great pans to ample TP, paper towels and laundry soap. We will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jill R.

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

Wonderful place!

The condo was large and perfect for our family. Beautiful views, well stocked, beach towels, nicely renovated. Nancy was easy to reach and very responsive. We hope to be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Nelson M.

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

Croix Boy

Property is an obvious rental property. Furnishings were comfortable, but unlike other Gentle Winds condos we have rented, the living areaes were not air conditioned, only the bedrooms. Ceiling fans and an oscillating stand up fan were provided for air comfort in the living area. While the property was maintained and contained sporting and snorkel accessories, the exterior door was not flush and a significant number of cobwebs were outside the screen off the living room lanai. I would rent it again, but would also check other Gentle Winds options as well. We left a day early (Friday instead of Saturday), Stripped the sheets and washed the towels before leaving. We also discarded in the dumpster all food we had bought. I trust we will be found as good renters.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sand & S.

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

Vacation with our Grandkids

Everything was perfect for our family. Nice pool, grounds were beautiful and we had plenty of room for all 7 of us. Would stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia B.

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

Thanksgiving Vacation

From the moment we walked into Nancy’s condo we knew our vacation would be super. This is our sixth time renting at Gentle Winds and the first time renting from Nancy. Hers is by far the best we have experienced. Large bright kitchen with a huge island, new appliances, and all the amenities you would need. Comfortable beds, plenty of towels, tiled bathrooms, air conditioned bedrooms, ceiling fans, etc. Nancy’s communication with us prior to our arrival was detailed and informative- we had everything we needed to know and also knew that she was available if we needed anything once we had arrived. She was a great host !
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashley K.

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

Awesome family vacation

We had the best time at this property! It's a beautiful, secluded oasis.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gloria W.

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

STX trip

Lovely property and location.
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2023

2/10 Terrible

Kathy A.

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

Gentle Winds Condo Community

Gentle Winds condo community is a beautiful, secluded oasis. Great pool beach, beach "shack" restaurant and lovely beach access.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anthony E.

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

Nice

Nice little place.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Zann H.

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

Excellent Stay! Would absolutely recommend

This unit was nicely updated and very comfortable. The amenities were great. Nice pool and snack bar that served drinks and great food from 12-4:30. We will hopefully stay here again in the future!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lynn B.

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

This condo was updated and had everything we needed to enjoy our stay on the island.

This condo was super nice and the complex has an amazing pool, snack shack, and beach. The food and drinks were really good and very convenient to have right there on the property. We will definitely return!!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tracy H.

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

Always a great time at Gentle Winds!

Updates in kitchen and bath were wonderful! And there were lots of beach towels!
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Darby H., Delaware USA

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

Amazing

Super friendly homeowner. Beautiful pool and beachfront. Great snack shack. Kids enjoyed shuffleboard. Complex is clean, quiet & safe for kids to roam a bit. Condo is spacious, clean, and has all you need! Lovely central location to explore island. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2023

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 recently upgraded and included very nice furniture and amenities. The large island was great for everyone to be around eating and/or playing games. 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 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sarah M.

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

A gem!

This property is a gem. From the location, to the furnishings, to the community, pool/swimming area/snorkeling, beach shack, bar, and grill, and working with Nancy – the best VRBO experience I’ve ever had. This property has it all plus more than you ever thought you needed or wanted. Don’t hesitate to book this one.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessica S.

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

Beautiful and Peaceful

Gentle Winds has been our favorite place to stay for many years. We love having the beach and pool practically to ourselves and the snack shack tops it off with delicious lunches and drinks as the perfect spot for our family. This condo was recently remodeled and very nice! Plenty of comfortable beds for sleeping and everything else you may need. Nice ocean front tiki huts to stay out of the sun while enjoying the beach. There is also corn hole, ping pong, shuffleboard, tennis, golf, a children's hidden pirate area and so much more available at this hidden gem of a place.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cody R.

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

Great Condo in Great Location

We really enjoyed our stay. Very clean unit with great views of the pool and sea. The kitchen was great...we actually enjoyed cooking with a breeze and sea views! The 3 bed/3 baths were perfect for our family of 5. Please note that the air conditioning is in the bedrooms only; the winds were actually low most days we were there so it could get a little warm during the day and we were glad the loft bed wasn't needed. I understand from neighbors that the winds are usually stronger so cross breezes through the condo would typically be better, but it was definitely manageable. Nancy is a great host. We would not hesitate to stay here again!
Stayed 8 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

holli p.

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

Perfect in MANY Ways

1st time to St Croix and we made a great choice staying with Nancy! The condo was in a lovely location with home and community amenities that made our stay terrific. There was enough space for everyone to be alone or gather/play games in the common areas of the condo. The kitchen and baths were well appointed and everything was clean. It was also great having 3 private baths to match the 3 bedrooms. Queen bed upstairs was VERY comfortable for me. The teens loved the rec area with pingpong & shuffleboard. The beach was wonderul and packed with wildlife, plus coral gardens just beyond the ropes. The pool was clean and never crowded, same goes for the beach, plus snack and beverage shack. The decks were perfect for star gazing! Would definitely rent here again. Nancy was VERY responsive, quick and helpful, very much appreciated.
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Richard E.

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

Third stay at Gentle Winds

Gentle Winds is a peaceful cluster of low rise condos with a decent beach & pool in a nice area of St. Croix. This was our first time at unit L4. The positives were: excellent view, good access to beach & updated main floor. On the negative side, the unit below us was being refurbished & we had to suffer through 2 days of jackhammer work. Only the bedrooms are airconditioned, & it really needs central air. The top floor needs refurbishing & the spiral staircase is very narrow - making it virtually impossible to lug suitcases to the master bedroom. There were also a few minor problems like the front door being swollen to the point where it is extremely hard to open or close, but overall the unit is decent. The "beach shack" serves great lunches & Gentle Winds has recently added pickleball lines to one of the tennis courts. Ping pong, shuffle board & corn hole games are also available.
Stayed 13 nights in May 2022

2/10 Terrible

Kendra W.

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

Terrible

I received quick responses leading up to my trip to St. Crioux from the property owner. After arriving to the condo and reaching out to share my disappointment of the property, I never heard back from the property manager/owner. Upon our families arrival, it was brought to our attention by the cleaning service that our unit in all the common areas, i.e., living space, kitchen, sitting area, etc. did not have A/C. She expressed this is a common occurrence when guests arrive - guests aren't aware of the entire condo not having A/C and that we should ask more questions.... She then began apologizing.... Wall units were in the three bedrooms, again, the quality of the unit was not pleasing. The refrigerator had alot of rust on the outside of the doors, the walls around the A/C units in the bedrooms had rust, some areas of the walls had falling off sheetrock - the shower faucets had alot of rust in two of the bathrooms... The beach on the property was very rocky, so my family and I didn't enjoy the beach - we did enjoy the pool area (I could've swam in a pool at my residence, so this wasn't worth the trip to St. Crouix). I felt somewhat safe on the property, however, didn't feel safe anywhere else. Our family found the people in the restaurants were very rude - the Beach Shack on the Gentle Winds property served decent food, however the service was terrible - very rude.... as if they hated the job and were miserable. Our family was shocked most of the stay and couldn't wait to return back to our home. Maybe if we were at a different property, we would've had a better experience.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Marissa M.

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

Amazing stay at a wonderful property

Just spent 10 amazing days in St. Croix at the amazing Gentle Winds Condos. We stayed in unit L4 and it was wonderful. The unit was recently redone and the finishes are amazing. The unit is very comfortable and it has great space for a large family. The beds are very comfortable. There were plenty of towels for showering as well as plenty of towels for the beach. The unit has several games to play with a family and the internet and cell service in this unit was amazing. The beach and pool area is better than I have experienced at the luxury hotels. This is a very low key complex which is exactly what we were looking for. The views of the ocean and the stars cannot be beat. The beach shack for food was closed due to "low-season" in August, but it looks amazing. We will be back. Do not hesitate to stay here, you will not be sorry. We loved it.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sarah M.

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

Gentle Winds Week

We enjoyed not only the condo, but also all of the amenities of Gentle Winds. Having the pool and beach right there to walk to was wonderful. The condo was newly renovated and perfect for a family.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

april m.

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

Beautiful and Perfect Stay in St. Croix

Nancy's condo is lovely and comfortable. The sleeping accommodations were perfect for our family with older teens who no longer like to share beds. The pool and beach literally are just steps away. There are plenty of chairs and tiki huts for a comfortable day at the beach, which feels almost like you never left home! The instructions we received prior to arrival were detailed and perfect for a simple arrival. The kitchen is well supplied, and we ate in a lot. Overall a great stay, and I would highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas R.

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

Perfect Stay

Awesome location. Very private and quiet from 10 pm - 9am. All the amenities you could want. Kitchen was excellent and we really enjoyed the condo.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

About the host

Hosted by Nancy Johanson

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Our family has owned our delightful Gentle Winds condo since the early 70s. Our children and grandchildren have grown up enjoying winter vacations here and still anxiously await an annual trip. They've obtained their scuba licenses here and some of them continue to hone their golfing and tennis skills while visiting our beloved island.

Why they chose this property

You'll enjoy the tranquil atmosphere of Gentle Winds, well named for the delightful breezes here. With the renovation complete, there's not a better place to stay for your ideal tropical vacation.

Languages:

English

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