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Expansive Water Island Home with phenomenal views & 5 minute walk to the Beach!

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An aerial view of a beach with clear turquoise waters, a boat docked near the shore, and a row of beach huts with umbrellas.
A two-story building surrounded by dense greenery, with a clear view of the surrounding landscape and a body of water in the background.
A spacious living room with a blue sofa, a wooden chair, a coffee table, and a TV mounted on the wall.
A spacious kitchen with blue cabinets, a large island, and a gas stove.
A four-poster bed with a canopy, wooden headboard, and footboard, two bedside tables, and a ceiling fan.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Room to spread out

    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.

  • Centrally-located

    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

  • Discover nearby landmarks

    Close to Honeymoon Beach
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Dog-friendly
  • Air-conditioning
  • Internet
  • Washing machine
  • Microwave

Explore the area

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St Thomas, St Thomas
  • Place, Honeymoon Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Magens Bay Beach
    ‪27 min drive‬
  • Place, Sapphire Beach
    ‪37 min drive‬
  • Airport, St. Thomas (STT-Cyril E. King)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Double Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

About this property

Expansive Water Island Home with phenomenal views & 5 minute walk to the Beach!

Imagine the Caribbean 50 years ago before chain hotels and condo developments when you could stroll to the beach or explore a relatively undeveloped island on golf cart. It exists today and it’s just a 10 minute passenger ferry ride from bustling Saint Thomas. Now picture yourself heading down to Honeymoon Beach (just a 5 minute walk from the house) to chill under a palm. If you get restless, there is everything from snorkeling to pickle ball to volleyball anchored by the famous “Dingy’s Beach Bar.” You may even catch a band Sunday afternoon. Rent a golf cart and head to Heidi’s on the hill top for amazing fish tacos. Explore other beaches on the island, an abandoned fort with tunnels and turrets then pick up some necessity groceries at WI mart and shop a cute art shop with a kid friendly icy/drink stand. Need to return to reality - explore Saint Thomas by day and retreat back to our quiet 500 acre island at night. This home is “old school” and is part of a 4 unit semi-attached compound and should not be considered a luxury accommodation. We have been rehabilitating the property for a year with many projects in the works and have made it comfortable for our family but it may not meet your vacation standards. Keep in mind the air conditioning is only in the bedrooms.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 22

Check out before 10:00 AM

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Note the home does not have child safety features.

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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 3842983vb
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 20
Long-term renters welcome
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

About the area

St. Thomas

Located in St. Thomas, this holiday home is on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Magens Bay Beach and Sapphire Beach. The Virgin Islands Children's Museum and Phantasea Tropical Botanical Garden are also worth visiting. With power boating, sailing and swimming nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
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St Thomas, St Thomas

What's nearby

  • Honeymoon Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Magens Bay Beach - 27 min drive - 11.7 km
  • Bolongo Bay - 28 min drive - 13.7 km
  • Sapphire Beach - 37 min drive - 18.4 km
  • Coki Point Beach - 39 min drive - 17.0 km

Getting around

  • St. Thomas (STT-Cyril E. King) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • Shorebird
  • Smoke Up Fusion BBQ
  • Broken Plate
  • Big Cock Bar
  • ‪Bonita's Cantina - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Expansive Water Island Home with phenomenal views & 5 minute walk to the Beach! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Expansive Water Island Home with phenomenal views & 5 minute walk to the Beach!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Expansive Water Island Home with phenomenal views & 5 minute walk to the Beach!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Expansive Water Island Home with phenomenal views & 5 minute walk to the Beach! located?

Nestled on the beach, this St. Thomas holiday home is within 3 mi (5 km) of Honeymoon Beach, Lindberg Beach and Hassel Island. Lindbergh Bay and Frenchtown Brewing Company are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 15 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean, delightfully furnished with great view. Tortoises, iguanas, walking distance to beach. Helpful and supportive caretaker. Thoroughly recommend.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 24 August 2026
What a great guest! It is always a pleasure to host someone who enjoyed our Island habitat as much as we do. We would welcome them back anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Has great views, had everything we needed…. I will be back soon Thanks to everyone
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 25 March 2026
I did not have the opportunity to meet Samuel and his wife but beyond being the perfect guests, I knew they were great people because multiple people on the island told me how much they enjoyed meeting them. Water often makes an impression on its guests, but it’s a welcome pleasure to have guests make such a good impression on the people of our island.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
This property overlooks the beautiful Honeymoon Beach. It is easy to access and has a wide open concept. Its AC units are only in the bedrooms, but with all the windows and the constant breeze it was always comfortable. George’s communication was fantastic and the property’s manager Sylvia was awesome. We had a great time!
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
An amazing week on Water Island! Fantastically convenient location with serene views overlooking Honeymoon Beach and St. Thomas. Air conditioned bedrooms were roomy and comfortable. George was friendly, responsive and accommodating. The on-site hostess, Sylvie, was very welcoming and communicative.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful stay

Super convenient to everything!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place

Had a great time and owner was always responsive to texs and emails also has a great contact person too help with cab ridess / boat rides etc also had the groceries ready upon our arrival to save the inconvenience of going ourselves.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Water Island

Wonderful birthday celebration with friends and family wonderful place to stay great views close to the beach. It could not have been better.
Stayed 32 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Snug in the jungle

Loved the location, so close to the beach. All the jungle life was so fun to see and hear! (Except the mosquitos lol)George was amazing!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 20 June 2025
Thanks for being the perfect guest! The hermit crabs miss you feeding them coffee grounds every morning. Comeback in the Winter when those little musquitoes are in check!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Island House

Had a great tile in the house, had everything we needed, and hosts offered an excellent service. Will come back.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent location

Just a quick walk to the beach. Very nice home and good communication. Had someone contact us to get groceries before hand and able to coordinate ride with luggage from Crown. Great views!! Just read all info, owner provides everything you need to know. We just missed the bring bug spray info but were able to purchase from WI Mart. Tortoises, friendly neighbor cats and again excellent view!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 20 June 2025
Hey Sarah, we would love to have you back. Be sure and checkout our neighboring house as well at the Honeymoon Beach hideaway.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a wonderful vrbo stay. The on-site hostess, Sylvie, was fantastic! She provided lots of extras for enjoying our stay, like snorkel and floating equipment. She was very knowledgeable about the island, snorkeling, sightseeing. And was just a genuinely nice fun woman. The house isn't fancy, but it was spacious, beds were comfortable, and the house was very clean. The kitchen has everything you can imagine that you'll need. And, if something is missing, your host will try to get it for you. There is a pool and barbecue in the back yard. The location is great, short walk to shave ice store, Hollywood Beach, Limestone Beach, Dinghys, and even the pier and WImart. Though we did rent carts most days. Other pluses were the washing machine, drying line, abundance of towels, good wifi, books, puzzles, and games. Things to know: lots of mosquitoes on the island, and boats drop anchor on Hollywood Beach and play loud music. Stargazing from the fort is just as good as stargazing from Hollywood Beach. The owner, George, provided great communication and helped us prepare for the trip.
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
Unfortunately, our stay did not meet expectations. The home was not cleaned upon arrival, which was very disappointing, especially since we were traveling with a 1-year-old. Cleanliness is extremely important, and this made the stay uncomfortable from the start.The sinks and toilet had visible stains, and the bathroom sink was broken, which added to the concerns around upkeep and maintenance.We initially arrived to no towels or washcloths. After requesting them, we were provided with stained items, which raised further concerns about hygiene and overall standards. There was also no soap provided.The view is very beautiful, however we were not able to fully enjoy it due to the presence of wildlife, including snakes. While wildlife was mentioned, this was not clearly communicated to this extent.In addition, we experienced issues with water pressure. Due to these conditions, we chose to leave early.While the home has potential, the condition at check-in and overall experience did not justify the cost.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Dream vacation

This island welcomed us with open arms. There were less than 200 people who lived here. We met the locals and hung out with them daily. Some asked us if we lived there because we didnt act like a typical tourist i will warn you, if you can not adapt to island life with only 2 places on the island to eat and 1 small mini mart, then dont stay here. You have to adapt to the surroundings as they have power outages frequently. But hey the beach was a 3 minute walk and i barely even stayed in the house. George was a great host and answered my texts and calls immediatelym loved the house it was a pleasure staying there.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Honeymoon Beach Views!!

Wonderful Accommodations and views of Honeymoon Beach during our early morning coffee or evening glass of wine. Beach and Dinghy's only a 3-4 minute walk down the hill. Beautifully appointed Chef's kitchen with spacious bar/counter tops, and loads of cabinet space. Hubby cooked majority of meals and kitchen was such a welcome treat! The kitchen is open to the livingroom, dining room, and enclosed porch/sitting room. There is an outside screened porch for sitting and a washing macine to the far side of the screened porch. Lots of open space for family gatherings. There are two bedrooms with AC. The master bedroom was a great retreat at the end of our active, fun filled day. Loved the mattress! Also, first time sleeping beneath a real mosquetto net (a dream come true)!! Hubby enjoyed the 25 lb dumbbells, using them daily. Thanks for the beach chairs and the snorkel mask---Amazing experience swimming with the sea turtles in Honeymoon Bay! Suggestions:--Starlink Internet helpful, as once cruise ships arrive and dock in St Thomas, limited to no internet access--Loved the Thermocell. A supply of Thermocell propellant or Raid Flying Insect Spray helpful. --Loved our packed Britta filter to avoid purchase/carrying of water.George, thank you for offering your lovely home on VRBO! We had an incredible 12-day stay with life-long memories! We met many of Water Island's locals and greatly appreciate everyone's kinkindness!!! BLESSINGS! The Fishes!
Stayed 11 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 20 June 2025
Thanks for your heart felt review. Many people on the island mentioned how nice you all were. Come back, you know you will have many friends on the island!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

About the host

Hosted by George Cumming

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