Rust op Twist - "THE MAGIC PLACE" - Estate Rust Up Twist

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Estate Beach Cottage restored and remodeled.

Great for events, weddings, and retreats

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2 bedroomsSleeps 5111 sq m

Popular amenities

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Washer

Dryer

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Enjoy the area

Christiansted, St. Croix, St. Croix Island

Cane Bay3 min drive
Cane Bay Beach4 min drive
Annaly Bay Hike and Tidal Pools11 min drive
Christiansted (STX-Henry E. Rohlsen)18 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Guest room

1 Queen Bed

LIVING ROOM

1 Queen Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

One bathroom

Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Outdoor play area

Garden

About this property

Rust op Twist - "THE MAGIC PLACE"

Need an escape from the world?
Your sanctuary awaits! This beautiful stunning historic and preserved sanctuary on the National Heritage trail awaits your stay. WHEN CROWDED CONDO LIVING WITH HUNDREDS OF RESIDENTS AND VACATION NIGHTLY RENTERS JUST WON'T WORK! STAY HERE AT PRIVATE ESTATE RUST OP TWIST! With it's own beach and ruins to explore. 100% of your stay goes towards the maintenance and preservation of this beautiful estate dating back to the 1600's.

As of January 1st 2021 we are officially taking reservations. This unique vacation experience awaits you...

This historical, charming, comfortable 2 bedroom 1 bath guest villa is the perfect place to unplug and connect with Self, Land, Air and Sea. Listening to the waves crash on the shore, are but your own heartbeat echoing........

On a gentle rising facing the bright Caribbean Sea, we welcome you to Estate Rust op Twist... Signifying; Rest after work. The awareness of the formidable trinity of land, sea and air -permeate. As you will be standing on- “The Magic Place”. Quoted by Dr. Maurice Ewing, one of the greatest oceanographers of our time... August 1970.

“ The magic place” Awaits your arrival to explore historical ruins over 400 years old. Enjoy walks to the sugar mill and swims on the beach about a 4 minute walk west from your front door. The beach out front was a marine station in the 70's. Great for exploring. Fit for skilled divers and explorers. Dive the pipeline full of history and treasures... this body of water is one of very few in the world with the deepest ocean floors in proximity to land. It housed a very intelligent Aqua culture marine station. Studying aquaculture, marine life, marine energy and more. Rust op Twist was named the number one spot in the world for Ocean Thermal energy. Top Marine experts from Columbia University, New York, NY and the University of Texas at Austin, TX to name a few spent many years studying these Ocean floors. My grandmother was a scientist, marine biologist, oceanographer and flew food drops during the war. Her vision, brilliance and presence can be felt from the sugar mill.
Bird watching is a must, housing a bird sanctuary on the estate. There is just life and magic everywhere you go on this property, watching hundreds of Caterpillars morph into a majestic butterflies is just another daily thing at Rust op Twist. Yoga at the sugar mill is amazing and the best place to catch the sunrise and sunset as featured on the Bachelor!
If you love turtles you may just be lucky enough to swim with them or see an occasional whale during season. This hauntingly beautiful estate sits on the National Heritage Trail. Relax and find time for peace, serenity, and inspiration.
Turn time back and explore the history. Rust op Twist takes you through time. Ruins include a wind mill, water mill, animal mill, steam engine, hospital and more. We are slowly making more of these available to view but some are still a hazard since Hurricane Maria. All donations made on the QR code at the sugar mill go towards restoring the historical stone and coral rock of these ruins. or you can also donate on the website www.estaterustoptwist.com
A divers paradise awaits. Dive or snorkel the pipeline at our private beach or Cane bay just a mile and a half away hosts divers from all over the world. A few great restaurants near by known for local flavor and or amazing drinks on the water! We invite you to come explore and experience the magic of the North Shore at Estate Rust op Twist.
Amenities include:
Large screened in Balcony great for evening dinners & cocktails at sunset
Beach
Stay on the National Heritage Trail
A guided walk or horse tour can be arranged on site to explore the ruins, magic and historical grounds.
Sleeps 4 Comfortably
2 bedrooms One queen bed in each
Living room couch is a Pottery Barn queen sized sleeper sofa
Ceiling fans
2 Air conditioners
Fully equipped kitchen with gas stove
Washer and dryer

Property manager

Linda DYER HOWARD

Premier Host

Languages

English, Spanish

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Ocean view

Pool

Hot tub

Kitchen

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Must be approved by owner additional fee may apply

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Smoking allowed outside sea view screen balcony

Party's & events must be approved. Additional fees apply.

SMOKING OUTSIDE, NO WET BATHING SUITS AND CLOTHING ON ANY FURNITURE OR BEDS. THANK YOU

PLEASE DO NOT FLUSH FEMININE PRODUCTS, ETC. THIS IS A 250+ YEAR HOME. THANK YOU KINDLY

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

Note from host: Must be approved by owner additional fee may apply

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Kingshill

Located in Kingshill, this cottage is on the beach. Steeple Museum and Apothecary Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Cane Bay and Carambola Golf Club. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Christiansted, St. Croix, St. Croix Island

What's nearby

Cane Bay - 3 min drive
Cane Bay Beach - 4 min drive
Annaly Bay Hike and Tidal Pools - 11 min drive
Salt River Bay National Historical Park - 12 min drive
Sugar Beach - 20 min drive

Getting around

Christiansted (STX-Henry E. Rohlsen) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

La Reine Chicken Shack - 9 min drive
Wendy’s - 13 min drive
Little Caesars - Kmart - 13 min drive
Chocolate BBQ - 17 min drive
McDonald's - 21 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Rust op Twist - "THE MAGIC PLACE" pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Rust op Twist - "THE MAGIC PLACE" ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Rust op Twist - "THE MAGIC PLACE" ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Rust op Twist - "THE MAGIC PLACE" located?

Nestled on the beach, this Kingshill cottage is within 3 mi (5 km) of Cane Bay, Cane Bay Beach and Salt River Bay National Historical Park. Davis Beach and Carambola Golf Club are also within 6 miles (10 km).

9.8

Exceptional

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Karla S.

5 February 2024

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

Serene & beautiful property with privacy and views

Tremendous property, views, great accommodation & 1st rate host. We loved the serenity of Rust Op Twist after our daily excursions around island. Porch was heavenly in mornings and evenings, comfortable bed, high speed internet. We tried to make sure that a day didn't go by without us walking the grounds to Sugar Mill and to beach. Linda's recommendations were spot on - thoroughly enjoyed horseback riding with Cowboy Steve & restaurants (Chicken Shack, Spratnet). Linda's property and lovely cottage were ideal for taking life out of gear. We tended to eat out at lunch and enjoy dinner at cottage and her kitchen provided everything we needed for meal prep. For those who prefer bottled water to cistern, there was a good supply with a terrific dispenser in kitchen when we arrived and with our long stay, we went into town to Plaza East to refill dispenser jugs (very low cost to refill). For future guests we recommend super short drive to snorkeling at Cane Bay (just around corner) and meals at the Landing & Spratnet. We brought our own snorkeling gear but found there was also some gear at cottage. Point Udall & Cramer's Park and lunch at the Goat, Soup & Whiskey (soups & view divine) on way back are worth the short drive to easternmost point of island and snorkeling trip with Big Beards to Buck Island was great. Before & during trip, Linda was a perfect host to make our 1st (but hopefully not our last) trip to St. Croix amazing. This place IS MAGICAL indeed!

Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris Z.

10 August 2023

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

A Great Getaway Location

The property was amazing and conveniently located. Linda provided us a list of places to eat and things to do in the area and all of her suggestions were spot on. My family had an amazing time - highly recommended!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lorri M.

24 January 2023

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

Beautiful

This property is absolutely beautiful, from the views to the cottage. We spent most of our time up on the screened porch where we could see and hear the ocean. The property manager went above and beyond with suggestions and information about what to do, where to eat and what to bring. Linda was always available for questions prior to our arrival and Fitzroy was always around if a need arose. We hope to return again next year, and stay for more than a week!

Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2023

6/10 Okay

Mary E.

2 January 2023

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Disliked: Listing accuracy

Has potential

There were some quality aspects that were good but description set an expectation that didn’t match the view and beach experience.

Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

David H.

27 December 2022

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

Perfect location! Amazing place for kids to be kids.

This place is wonderful! Perfect location, quiet and beautiful. Owner was amazing, very quick to remedy any small issues, and it is a great home base to escape to after a long day of exploring the island!

Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2022

About the host

Hosted by Linda DYER HOWARD

Why they chose this property

The magic place on the beautiful coast of the Northshore is perfectly centered to great dining and close to town and stores without being inside of the hustle and bustle. The majestic scenic drive to the waterfront property with it's double gated entrances. See cars stop to catch the beautiful radiant beauty of this estate. Walk into almost any art studio and find a painting or two of Rust Op Twist. See it's name on restaurant menus. Very beautiful place to stay in St. Croix USVI.