STONEHOUSEVI, EXPERIENCE LOCAL

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View from Seaglass living room to Secret Harbour

View from Seaglass living room south to the Caribbean Sea

Seaglass private deck with wire railing for the perfect view. 112 sq. feet.

Sip your coffee and enjoy the sunrise...

Seaglass.. You will never get tired of the ever changing view...

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1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 270 sq m

Popular amenities

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Outdoor space

Ocean view

Explore the area

St. Thomas, Virgin Islands

Secret Harbour Beach1 min walk
Cowpet Bay15 min walk
Sapphire Beach9 min drive
St. Thomas (STT-Cyril E. King)32 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Living room

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Kitchenette

Balcony

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Stonehouse is a Caribbean Style private house located on waterfront property in a quiet residential walking neighborhood smack dab in the most convenient vacation areas on he East End of St. Thomas. The property is conveniently located just a half-mile walk to the public beach at Secret Harbor and the marina village of Red Hook.

Stonehouse offers 3 vacation rental apartments, all with a fantastic unobstructed view of Secret Harbor and the Caribbean Sea. The apartments all have private entrances, decks and are fully equipped including linens, beach towels, beach chairs and coolers.

Imagine waking up to the gentle sound of the ocean and then spending the day snorkeling on the reef below. You can relax on your private balcony sipping your morning coffee and watching the sun come up or with a cool drink in the evening to watch the moon rise. You are surrounded by acres of undeveloped waterfront property that affords you seclusion, quiet, and privacy yet you are only three minutes to the grocery store!

Seaglass is a breezy top floor 750 sq. ft. of living space with Cathedral ceiling and Mexican Saltillo tiles throughout. The living room features West Indian Style shutters that open out to a fantastic view of Secret Harbor and the Caribbean. You can relax on your private open air entry balcony and feel the trade winds while sipping your morning coffee watching the sun come up or with a cool drink in the evening watching the moon rise.

COVID INFORMATION IN THE VIRGIN ISLANDS
You can get updates on Covid in the Virgin Islands at www.USVIupdate.com. All persons arriving to the island by land and sea must have a Covid negative test within 5 days prior to arrival.
Masks are required in all businesses and while walking around in restaurants. Masks are not required outside and on the beaches as long as social distancing is practiced.
All restaurants, bars and shops are open and most restaurants are open air.

The Virgin Islands Department of Health has been doing an excellent job of keeping the virus down and locals are very compliant with the guidelines as we hope all visitors will be also.

Complimentary Amenities Include:
* High Speed WIFI, 100Mbps
* Comfortable beach chairs and coolers
* Large selection of beach towels and linens.
* Complimentary once a week housekeeping
* Tropical Flower Arrangement
* On site owners if you have any questions or need anything.
*Professionally cleaned
* Snorkel Gear
*Special gift for those celebrating wedding, honeymoon or birthday!

Your local hosts Joanie and Robert deLugo look forward to having you stay at Stonehouse. They live on the property and will check you in when you arrive, answer any questions and help you if you need anything during your stay.

At Stonehouse you will have your own private fully equipped apartment in a neighborhood where you can meet other travelers and locals and really get to know the place that you are visiting. Stonehouse caters to those travelers who want a more local travel experience of the island in a low key manner off the beaten tourist track.

Stonehouse apartments feature all of the amenities you would get from a hotel room and much more.
One of the Best Value Accommodations in the Virgin Islands!
Seaglass, VRBO # 256505
Larimar VRBO # 140845
Sunflower VRBO # 81779

Stonehouse is very different from a condo in that you are experiencing the islands from a more cultural and local vibe. Joanie and Robert have been hosting travelers since 2005 at Stonehouse and now the majority of guests are regular visitors. For many guests it this become their Caribbean home. So much easier than maintaining your own property and paying HOA fees.

Property manager

Joan deLugo

Amenities

Kitchen

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Ocean view

Barbecue grill

Stonehouse offers 3 vacation rental apartments all facing the blue sea below.

Ocean view

Kitchen

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 12:00 PM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Flexible depending on pet

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Outside only.

The noise level should be kept at a minimum in respect to the neighbors especially after 10pm.

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

St. Thomas

Located in St. Thomas, this apartment is near theme parks and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Secret Harbour Beach and Virgin Islands National Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

St. Thomas, Virgin Islands

What's nearby

Secret Harbour Beach - 1 min walk
Cowpet Bay - 15 min walk
Smith Bay Beach - 8 min drive
Sapphire Beach - 9 min drive
Coki Point Beach - 12 min drive

Getting around

St. Thomas (SPB-St. Thomas Seaplane Base) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

The Tap & Still - 16 min walk
Hook’d - 15 min walk
Captain Quin's Rum Bar - 19 min walk
Sapphire Beach Bar - 5 min drive
Tarpon’s Table - 18 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is STONEHOUSEVI, EXPERIENCE LOCAL pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at STONEHOUSEVI, EXPERIENCE LOCAL?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at STONEHOUSEVI, EXPERIENCE LOCAL?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is STONEHOUSEVI, EXPERIENCE LOCAL located?

This family-friendly St. Thomas apartment building is located on the waterfront, just steps away from Secret Harbour Beach and Nazareth Bay. Beverhout Point and Secret Harbor are also within 5 minutes.

9.8

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Karen M.

5 March 2024

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

Short but lovely stay!

We totally enjoyed our stay at Stonehouse in the Seaglass apartment. The owners couldn't have been more helpful. The unit has a super view of Secret Harbour with wonderful island breezes. BR A/C is quiet for sleeping if breezes waned. Stayed only 4 nights for family wedding and busy with activities but unit is well decorated, kitchen very well equipped, appliances very clean. Beach towels and coolers provided too. Easy walk down to beach. My husband (we are both in our 70's) has trouble with his ankles so we had taxi back. Taxi was quickly available. You can tell the owners love their island. Thank you Joanie and Robert

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael H.

18 July 2023

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

A great unit

We enjoyed our stay there, and would stay there again. A great view to the south, high on the ridge above Secret Harbor. Our hosts were very helpful, before check-in, during check-in, and as the minor questions arose during our stay. The unit was well appointed and as described in the listing. One item that may be of interest was the the knife drawer (yes, a separate drawer just for the kitchen knives) included a knife sharpener. Rare indeed!

Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Jennifer H.

24 April 2023

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

Perfect location!

Joan was very informative of what to expect while we were there. Thanks you! We will return. Miss it already

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

2/10 Terrible

Joann C.

17 March 2023

Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

MISREPRESENTED

1st of all the advertisement of this property was totally false. It did NOT have unobstructed Ocean Views. It has stationary shutters on every window that is able to be opened. In order to see the ocean you need to bend down and almost stick your head out of the window. The was NO deck. It was a tiny porch leading up to the Front Door. The only room that was Air Conditioned was the Bedroom. None of the windows in the Bedroom opened. The Bathroom was absolutely disgusting!! The Shower Stall measured 3 FT X 4 " by 1 FT X 8 ". My husband couldn't even spread his arms. There was also a moldy odor in the bathroom. Prior to renting the apartment I called and spoke to the owner regarding the walk to the beach and the accessability to taxi's. I was told that the taxi's knew where the property was and there would be no problem getting a taxi and it was only a 10 minute walk to the beach. Not only could we NOT get a taxi after call 4 taxi companies. The walk home from the beach was uphill the entire way back. We had to rent a car because no one knew where the property was located so it cost up an additional $700.00. The listing also said that is was handicapped accessible it also said it was wheel chair accessible, which was NOT the case at all. I am semi handicapped and had a difficult time getting from the parking lot to the apartment. The worst was the BUGS. It was absolutely disgusting. We ate every meal out. I could not cook because there were bugs crawling all of the kitchen cloth the sink, counters and walls. I finally called the owner. While we were out she sent me a text that she wipped down the counters but those bugs won't hurt you. I do not want bugs every where in the apartment even it they won't hurt me. It's was absolutely disgusting. I have photos of every single claim I have mentioned. The stove was not an automatic pilot light. You needed to light the pilots if you wanted to use the stove. No Dishwasher. When I go away I want at least what I am used to at my own home. I don't want to suffer. It's so sad that an owner would take advantage of travelers. I believe the owner has other properties available for rent as well. I can only speak for the apartment we stayed which I believe the name was Sea Glass.

Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl D.

27 February 2023

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

Great Apartment

We stayed for 5 nights in the Seaglass Apartment. The apartment was in a quiet neighborhood and it was in a great area to view Secret Harbor from the deck where we also saw rainbows two different days. The property has very pretty landscaping and we saw several hummingbirds while outside as well as the adorable geckos. We kept the windows open all the time and had a great breeze to keep things cool. The bed was very comfortable and the kitchen had everything available to cook meals. There were also grills available. It was nice that there was a safe available, beach chairs and coolers were provided, which we used daily. We didnt realize that the snorkeling gear was available on the other side of the property until the third day we were there, but once we found it we did use it to snorkel at several beaches. The location is close to Red Hook's restaurants, the Food Center, and the ferry dock to St. John. Joanie was welcoming and if you needed anything you just needed to send a text and she replied. I would definitely recommend staying at this apartment for anyone who has a rental car and who doesnt need to stay right on the beach!

Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023

About the host

Hosted by Joan deLugo

About the owner: Stay local.. Stay Stonehouse! Robert and Joanie deLugo the owners, have lived at Stonehouse since 1982 and purchased it in 1996. Robert was born on St. Thomas and met Joanie when she moved to the islands in 1981. They have been welcoming vacation travelers at Stonehouse since 2005.

Robert's family dates back many years in Virgin Islands history, his father was the first U.S. Post Master General for the Virgin Islands and the main U.S.Post Office in Charlotte Amalie, Alvaro deLugo U.S. Post Office is named after him. Joanie is originally from Canada and Cape Cod, and relocated to St. Thomas after college in Nova Scotia in 1981.

Robert and Joanie both have extensive professional backgrounds in the Virgin Islands tourism industry. Robert has worked in the Virgin Islands aviation business since the 1970's. First with a seaplane company Antilles Airboats, which was operated by the actress Maureen O'Hara and her aviator husband Charlie Blair, then with Pam Am Airways and also Delta Airlines as the V.I. Station Manager from 1994 until early retirement 2012.

Since relocating to the Virgin Islands Joanie has enjoyed many years crewing on charter yachts sailing around the British Virgin Islands, managing a marina and charter yacht center in Red Hook and 12 years as the local representative for Apple Vacations, an international travel company. When not working Joanie and Robert enjoy traveling to Chile, Argentina, Paris and Cape Cod.

They welcome you to the Virgin Islands so they can share their local expertise on some of the better things to see and do in the islands. They reside on the property and will check you in when you arrive, answer any questions and help you out with anything you need during your stay.

Why they chose this property

Why the Owner Chose Secret Harbour:
Stonehouse is conveniently tucked away on the waterfront 150’ above the turquoise Caribbean Sea. You are surrounded by acres and acres of undeveloped waterfront property that affords you seclusion, privacy, and quiet, yet you are only 3 minutes to the grocery store and beaches. It is only a half mile to the public beach at Secret Harbour. Stonehouse offers 3 vacation rental apartments. Each one has many unique features and all share the same fantastic Caribbean view! You have all the amenities of a hotel room and more! Sunflower Studio, VRBO # 81779 Larimar, VRBO # 140845 Seaglass, VRBO # 256505.

What makes this property unique

Stonehouse is in a quiet walking residential neighborhood. It is a friendly mix of locals and travelers. We cater to travelers who want an authentic local experience of the island in a low-key manner off the beaten tourist track and away from the condos. Our worldwide travels staying in VRBO apartments has fine-tuned us to what to expect in a vacation rental.
We are professional and we love clean!

If you do not rent a car Taxis are available on call. We would love to have you stay at Stonehouse!.
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