TOP-FLOOR 2-STORY BEACHFRONT VILLA SPECTALULAR VIEW OF ST JOHN

 
 
 
East End condo rental - Sapphire Beach Resort from the entrance to the resort
Sapphire Beach Resort from the entrance to the resort
 
East End condo rental - Sapphire Beach Resort from the entrance to the resort

Sapphire Beach Resort from the entrance to the resort

Our Villa directly on the beach with its magnificent view

Our Villa directly on the beach with its magnificent view

Grounds and walk way in front of our building

Grounds and walk way in front of our building

First floor entrance, living area, and kitchen

First floor entrance, living area, and kitchen

Left side of first floor living area

Left side of first floor living area

First floor bathroom with two sinks and shower

First floor bathroom with two sinks and shower

First floor lanai with magnificant view of St. Johns and Tortola (to left)

First floor lanai with magnificant view of St. Johns and Tortola (to left)

View from our lanai of a cruise ship off of St. Johns with BVI to the left

View from our lanai of a cruise ship off of St. Johns with BVI to the left

Second floor sitting area

Second floor sitting area

Second floor sitting area and king size bed

Second floor sitting area and king size bed

Second floor vanity and sofa chair

Second floor vanity and sofa chair

Second floor master bath

Second floor master bath

Second floor sitting area, king size bed, vanity and lanai

Second floor sitting area, king size bed, vanity and lanai

Second floor lanai

Second floor lanai

Sapphire Beach private pool with St. Johns in the background

Sapphire Beach private pool with St. Johns in the background

Sapphire Beach

Sapphire Beach

  • Bedrooms1
  • Sleeps6

Photos and Description of the East End vacation condo rental
Condo, 1 Bedroom + Convertible bed(s), 2 Baths, (Sleeps 2-6)

Our Caribbean Villa is an upgraded, two-story, two-lanai villa on the top two floors of the premier building on one of the premier beaches overlooking St. Johns, British Tortola, Jost Van Dyke, and Grass Cay. Your stay in our Caribbean Villa will truly capture the island spirit, trade winds, and beauty of the Caribbean. Our Villa has been personally decorated in a Caribbean-décor, and a list of the many features of our Villa and its location are noted below.

-Upgrade Two-Story Top-Floor Villa with two lanai.

-One of the two premier beaches on St. Thomas.

-Premier building on Sapphire Beach.

-Premier view of St. Johns, British Tortola, Jost Van Dyke, Grass Cay, sailboats, charter boats, ferries, jet skis, parasailing, cruise ships, and more.

-30 feet from the Caribbean water.

-Close to gorgeous private pool on 'wedding' point with unparalleled view of St. Johns and British Virgin Islands.

-Upgraded décor in Caribbean ambience including lithographs such as from renowned local artist, Jonna White.

-Cathedral wood ceiling on second floor.

Excellent privacy yet open air to bring in the Caribbean Trade Winds. (However, AC with separate controls on both levels.)

-Close (less than 1 mile) to Red Hook for ferries, numerous restaurants, shopping, chartering, and boating.

• A Million dollar view that even the Ritz Carlton cannot compete with and both from main floor and master bedroom floor.

• The best trade winds, especially when it is hotter in the summer months, and typically one can sleep with sliding glass doors with fans on, windows in master bath open, and no mosquitoes and you hear the waves. (Note: if no wind, then close the doors and use the AC, because there can be bugs.)

• Best privacy because beach-walkers and sight-seers cannot look into you Villa.

• Rennovated Villa with multiple Caribbean decorations, pictures including art work from local well-known artist, Jonna White.

• All brand new sliding glass doors on both levels in 2011. (That is important, and be gentle).

• Caribbean décor

• Two stories

• Two lanais

• Two full baths

• Million dollar views from both lanais

• Cathedral ceiling on second floor with Caribbean Tiki-like beams. No cave-like experience.

• One of the most extensive bedding options of any Villa and for which suites cannot compete (see separate bedding section below.)

• Refrigerator

• Stove

• Microwave

• Stocked dishes, plates, utensils for at least 6 people

• Small dinette table (but recommend eating on the lanais)

• Drink Mixer

• Hair dryer

• TV with DVD downstairs

• Move DVDs and games, which is always dependent on prior guests.

• Sony CD player

• TV upstairs

• Ceiling fan downstairs and upstairs

• Brand new 2012 Bassett couch with pull out double sleeper sofa.

• Brand new 2012 Bassett love seat with pull out twin sleeper sofa. (Note, both cannot be deployed at the same time.)

• Dress on main level for those sleeping on main level

• Brand new 2012 Hillsdale day bed upstairs with pull out separate trundle bed. This is in addition to King size bed.

• Beach toys, but please note, although this is well stocked each year, this depends on the courtesy of our prior guests returning the beach toys.

• Lanai furniture.

• Main level

o Two wicker chairs on lower lanai with dining table and four chairs by Built-to-Last from North Carolina, which are brand new in January 2013.

• Masterbedroom level

o Two lounge sunning chairs, but please do not take to the beach.

o Two new Dolphin Watch Chairs by Built-to-Last from North Carolina, which are brand new in January 2013.

-Bedding options

• King bed upstairs

• Hillsdale day bed with extra thick mattress (very comfortable) with pull out separate trundle bed, which also has xtra thick mattress.

• Two small mattress behind the trundle bed for children

• Two self inflating electric air mattress in King bed foot locker (one twin and one double. Can also be used on the pull out sleeper sofas down stairs.

• Brand new 2012 Bassett couch with pull out double sleeper sofa on main level.

• Brand new 2012 Bassett love seat with pull out twin sleeper sofa (both cannot be deployed at the same time).

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About The Owner

I am Douglas Van Nostrand, the owner of Villa E303, and I purchased my Villa in 2005. I have been a physician for 35 years, and I am presently the Director of the Division of Nuclear Medicine at Washington Hospital Center, Program Director of the Nuclear Medicine Residency Program, and Professor of Medicine at Georgetown University Hospital Center. I have been active in patient care, education, and research of thyroid cancer publishing over several hundred abstracts, articles, and chapters and have authored, edited, and published 8 books. I presently live on the Magothy River of the Chesapeake Bay in Pasadena, Maryland and vacation in Sapphire Beach, St. Thomas.

The Owner purchased this condo in 2005
Why The Owner chose East End

How did we chose my vacation Villa in this location? My wife and I have traveled throughout the Caribbean to many of the islands for 20+ years, and while traveling, we have been looking for the perfect location for our vacation villa. This was the island. This was the resort. This was the beach, and this was the Villa. St. Thomas is one of the easiest islands to travel to, and it is a United States territory with U.S. laws and justice. It is indeed one of the most beautiful islands with all the beauty of the Caribbean while also having one of the best duty free shopping areas as well as all the benefits and amenities of home such as K-Mart and Home Depot. It also has medical care in Red Hook as well as the Roy Schneider Hospital in Charlotte Amalie. It is also one of the friendliest islands, and absolutely the best 'stepping-off' point for visiting many other islands including St. Johns, St. Croix, Tortola, Jost Van Dyke, Virgin Gorda, and many more. Finally, St. Thomas has wonderful weather and warm water throughout the year, which is far superior to Florida, which may sometimes have cold days in winter and very sultry hot days in summer. Sapphire Beach is, in our opinion, the best beach on the island exceeding Magens Bay, and it is indeed THE best beach on the island where you can stay and be only 20 feet away from the Caribbean Sea with great swimming, snorkeling, and views of St. Johns, Tortola, and Jost Van Dyke. In regard to our Villa, we selected E Building because of the most magnificent views, the wonderful trade winds, and the privacy. It cannot be beaten any where--including the Ritz. Finally, because all the Villas and Suites are individually owned, it is also a very friendly resort. We now have here many many friends, who are not just owners but also guests who come back year after year at the same time. It is wonderful. This has truly been an unexpected benefit.

What makes this condo unique

Some of the unique benefits we enjoy at Sapphire Beach include:

- being just 20ft from the water. We don't have to walk far to the sandy beach and water

- we have some of the best snorkeling in St. Thomas right at Sapphire

- the Marina is just a few steps away from our villa if we want to go on snorkeling/diving excursions to the BVI's or St Johns

- the waterfront pool is just steps away where we can swim and relax on the deck sunning and enjoying the tropical breezes

- dive shop on the premises for all our snorkeling needs

East End condo rental - Sapphire Beach Resort from the entrance to the resort

Sapphire Beach Resort from the entrance to the resort

Our Villa directly on the beach with its magnificent view

Our Villa directly on the beach with its magnificent view

Grounds and walk way in front of our building

Grounds and walk way in front of our building

First floor entrance, living area, and kitchen

First floor entrance, living area, and kitchen

Left side of first floor living area

Left side of first floor living area

First floor bathroom with two sinks and shower

First floor bathroom with two sinks and shower

First floor lanai with magnificant view of St. Johns and Tortola (to left)

First floor lanai with magnificant view of St. Johns and Tortola (to left)

View from our lanai of a cruise ship off of St. Johns with BVI to the left

View from our lanai of a cruise ship off of St. Johns with BVI to the left

Second floor sitting area

Second floor sitting area

Second floor sitting area and king size bed

Second floor sitting area and king size bed

Second floor vanity and sofa chair

Second floor vanity and sofa chair

Second floor master bath

Second floor master bath

Second floor sitting area, king size bed, vanity and lanai

Second floor sitting area, king size bed, vanity and lanai

Second floor lanai

Second floor lanai

Sapphire Beach private pool with St. Johns in the background

Sapphire Beach private pool with St. Johns in the background

Sapphire Beach

Sapphire Beach

Nearest Airport : Charlotte Amalie at 13 Miles
Nearest Ferry : Red Hook at 1 Miles
Nearest Beach : Sapphire Beach at 10 Metres
Nearest Barpub : Sapphire Village and Banana Cabana at 100 Metres
Nearest Golf : Mahagony Run Golf Course at 7 Miles
Nearest Restaurant : Sapphire Village at 100 Metres
Car: recommended

Snorkeling excursions, day sail excusions, sunset sailboat cruises, dive trips, excursions to British Tortola and Virgin Gorda, jet ski rentals, sport fishing charters in marina immediately adjacent to Building E.

Must see and do: (1) See and shop Charlottee Amalie

(2) See and shop Red Hook, (3) See Mountain Top, (4) take ferry (foot or car ferry) to St. John Virgin Island, and (5) see owner's guest packet of many more things to see, do, and don't do.

Please note: Other than Banana Cabana for breakfast or lunch between Building B and C, no restaurants are located on Sapphire Beach. However, there is a restuarant on adjacent property with extensive restaurants in Redhook, which is 0.7 miles away.

Grapevine Restaurant in Sapphire Village ~2 minute walk. (At the time of this writing, Grapevine Restaurant will deliver pizza and full menu to condo unit).

At check in, recommend checking for present free shuttles to various restaurants, which varies from month to month and year to year.

Too numerous to count restaurants in Red Hook (approximately 0.75 miles away) from Sapphire Beach Resort.) (Taxi’s almost always available at Sapphire Beach Lobby with inexpensive

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Rental Rates for this vacation condo rental in East End, Virgin Islands

Notes

  • $235-$350/nt - $1645-$2450/wk
  • US Dollars
  • Dec 19, 2009-Apr 15, 2010 .. $350/night .. $2450/week
  • Apr 15, 2010-Dec 18, 2010 .. $240/night .. $1645/week
  • Special discount packages for 5-7 day rentals in Aug and Sep.
  • Call or Email for discount packages.

Accommodation and Amenities for this vacation condo rental in East End, Virgin Islands

Property Type:
  • condo
Location Type:
  • Beach
  • Near The Ocean
  • Beachfront ...
    Villa E303 is located on the very best beach you can lodge on the island of St. Thomas, and E Building has the best privacy, trade winds, and view. It is 30 feet to the beach.
General:
  • Internet
  • Air Conditioning
  • Parking Off Street
  • Linens Provided
  • Wireless Internet
  • Telephone
Kitchen:
  • Stove
  • Oven
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Cooking Utensils
  • Refrigerator
Bedrooms:
  • 1 Bedroom, Sleeps 6
  • King size beds (1), Twin or Single Beds (1) Day bed - 2 Twin mattresses with pull out trundle, Sleep Sofa or Futons (1) 1 Double and 1 Twin sofa beds
Entertainment:
  • Music Library
  • Stereo
  • DVD Player
  • Satellite / Cable
  • Video Library
  • CD Player
Outside:
  • Lanai / Gazebo ...
    2 Lanai's - one on each level. Both facing St. John's
  • Porch / Veranda
Suitability:
  • pets not allowed
  • non smoking only
Pool / Spa:
  • Private Pool
Attractions:
  • botanical garden
  • churches
  • duty free shops
  • marina
  • cinemas
  • museums
  • restaurants
Leisure Activities:
  • shopping
  • sight seeing
  • boating
  • shelling
  • beachcombing
  • bird watching
  • scenic drives
  • walking
  • wildlife viewing
Local Services & Businesses:
  • ATM/bank
  • groceries
  • laundromat
Sports & Adventure Activities:
  • deepsea fishing
  • cycling
  • kayaking
  • jet skiing
  • wind-surfing
  • tennis
  • hiking
  • parasailing
  • snorkeling/diving
  • fishing
  • sailing
  • golf
  • swimming
  • scuba diving or snorkeling
  • snorkeling
Notes:
Rollaway bed. Upgraded décor in Caribbean ambience including lithographs such as from renown local artist Jonna White. Cathedral wood ceiling on second floor. Excellent privacy yet open air to bring in the Caribbean trade winds. Safe for valuables. Iron and ironing board. Internet available (extra charge, but e-mail or call for packages that include internet access). Dive shop (extra charge for use of snorkel, kayaks, windsurf boards, etc., but e-mail or call for discounts and even free snorkeling gear and other gear with selected packages). Budget Rental Car office in Sapphire Beach Resort lobby, but e-mail or call for discounts and even free car rental with selected packages [i.e. up to $300 off car rental]). Taxi’s almost always available at Sapphire Beach Lobby with inexpensive fair to Red Hook for ferries, restuarants, and shopping. Tennis. Volleyball.

Reviews for this vacation condo rental in East End, Virgin Islands

Top-Floor 2-Story Beachfront Villa Spectalular View of St John
average rating of 4.928571 based on 15 reviews
business
Top-Floor 2-Story Beachfront Villa Spectalular View of St John
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p291146vb
(443) 817-2307 (Maryland, USA)
Sapphire Beach Resort & Marina Sapphire Beach
California
5

Couldn't want for more!

Couldn't want for more!
  • 5 of 5
  • Submitted: May 25, 2013
  • Stayed: Apr 2013
Great location on the water, with an amazing view of St. John. Condo had all the amenities we needed.
Close to Redhook and the ferry to St John. Four adults were accommidated comfortably. We tried snorkelling at Coki Beach, Trunk Beach and found the best place was right in front of the condo at Sapphire Beach! We saw many tropical fish, manta rays and sea turtles! An unforgettable vacation.
Owner was very helpful.
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Adventure Seekers, Girls Getaway, Sightseeing, Families with Teenagers, Romantic Getaway
business
Top-Floor 2-Story Beachfront Villa Spectalular View of St John
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p291146vb
(443) 817-2307 (Maryland, USA)
Sapphire Beach Resort & Marina Sapphire Beach
Ontario, Canada
5

Wonderful Stay at this Villa!

  • 5 of 5
  • Submitted: Jan 22, 2013
  • Stayed: Dec 2012
Hi Van,
We had the most AMAZING time at your condo in St. Thomas!!!! Thank you so much for having us. It was everything you described plus more. After exploring most of St. Thomas, there is no question that your unit has the best beach and best view. We hope we have the opportunity to visit again soon.
Thanks and have a healthy, prosperous 2013.
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Adventure Seekers, Girls Getaway, Sightseeing, Families with Teenagers, Families with Young Children, Romantic Getaway
business
Top-Floor 2-Story Beachfront Villa Spectalular View of St John
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p291146vb
(443) 817-2307 (Maryland, USA)
Sapphire Beach Resort & Marina Sapphire Beach
mt prospect, IL
5

perfect combination

  • 5 of 5
  • Submitted: Jul 14, 2012
  • Stayed: Jul 2012
We just returned from St Thomas, and loved staying at this condo/villa! We traveled with our sons (17 & 23) and the condo had a nice arrangement for us. Sleeping options were many (and comfortable) and the photos on the website don't reveal how much space there is upstairs..great surprise! The view of the ocean, and St John was unavoidable, and made us constantly aware of the beauty. We have been to other hotels in the Carribbean, but none that were this close to the water that you could experience the breeze and the sound of the waves 24/7, which was awesome! This part of Sapphire beach is very private, which was really relaxing, any time of day or night, it was quiet without the busyness that we have found at larger hotels. We never heard neighbors through the walls, either. The two balconies gave us even more privacy, and both were spacious. But, we also like activity, and took advantage of renting a car for the week. This allowed us to go to several other beaches as well as shop, eat at several restaurants in Red Hook and near Charlotte Amalie (shipwreck tavern, molly malones, island time, tickles dockside, and delly deck) We had the guidance of our GPS on Iphone, so never got lost, it was easier to get around than we expected, but you need to be a confident driver, there are lots of hills, winding roads, and you are driving on the left. We did drive onto the ferry to St John one day, too, which was great! So, it was a perfect combination of activity and relaxation. The condo had everything we needed, and there was nothing to think about. Everything was in good condition, too. We brought our own beach towels, and did try to get towels the first day, but they ran out. Same with the key to the safe, that was not available. Kmart is right around the corner, and we went there a few times for snacks,etc. Snorkeling at Sapphire beach was good..not spectacular, but we did not find better snorkeling at the other beaches (Coki, Magens, Cinnamon bay at St john), either..and this was the least crowded, with no cruise-ship visitors. We had great communication with the owner and a super helpful packet of information before we went, we used it everyday along with trip advisor to plan our activities and dining. We have already recommended this condo to a few friends. This was our first VRBO, and we were pleasantly surprised! Thanks, Van and Evie for sharing your home in paradise!
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Girls Getaway, Sightseeing, Families with Teenagers, Families with Young Children, Romantic Getaway
Owner's Response: Steve and Patty:

Thank you for your very nice review. Evie and I try to make our guests’ visit as enjoyable as possible.

We also appreciate you noting how close our Villa is to the water and literally enjoying the breeze and the sound of the waves from our Villa. Although we tell potential guests about this, I don’t think they believe this until they arrive. It truly is awesome, and of course, the view is literally a million dollar view.

Thanks again, and we hope to see you next year.

Evie and Van
business
Top-Floor 2-Story Beachfront Villa Spectalular View of St John
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p291146vb
(443) 817-2307 (Maryland, USA)
Sapphire Beach Resort & Marina Sapphire Beach
Florida
5

may 2012 visit

  • 5 of 5
  • Submitted: May 20, 2012
  • Stayed: May 2012
We stayed at this lovely condo last week and were absolutely delighted with the resort, conso, beach, snorkeling, surrounding area. the pictures do not do this condo or resort justice. The beach was beautiful, the views, magnificent. The snorkeling, right off the beach was incredible. The town of Red Hook was only about a 5 minute drive., where there are [plenty of great restaurants with great water views. there are also some very other nice beahces within 5-10 minutes away., not that you'rd need to go anywhere except Saphhire beach because it truly if the nicest. The owner was very very helpful with sending us a very in depth packet of information from where to dine, snorkel, go to beaches., transportation, things to do on St, John and even where to receive medical attention, if needed. All in all, We HIGHLY recommend visiting sapphire beach and in particular, this unit..Thank you again for this wonderful experience........
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Pet-friendly, Adventure Seekers, Girls Getaway, Tourists without a Car, Sightseeing, Families with Teenagers, Families with Young Children, People with Disabilities, Romantic Getaway
Owner's Response: Gary and Amy:

We thank you for the very nice review, and each year over half of our guests who stay with us have previously stayed in our Villa, and we hope you will return again.

For potential guests who are considering staying with us, we are continually adding to our personal 21+ page packet (now up to about 50 pages) of helpful "dos" and "don'ts" that our guests have shared with us over our 7 years at Sapphire Beach. And Amy and Gary, thanks for for sharing your great experience fishing on "Double Header."

Van
business
Top-Floor 2-Story Beachfront Villa Spectalular View of St John
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p291146vb
(443) 817-2307 (Maryland, USA)
Sapphire Beach Resort & Marina Sapphire Beach
SW Pennsylvania
5

Condo rental

  • 5 of 5
  • Submitted: May 1, 2012
  • Stayed: Apr 2012
Just got back from my second stay at your lovely condo.We had a great time and even though there were six of us this time, it was very accommodating. Enough of everything! The view from E303 is perfection! Open your eyes and see the beautiful sunrise without even moving. Great breezes thru both levels make the air conditioning unnecessary, (at least for us). Thank you, Doug for making it so easy to arrange staying there.The beach toys as well as everything else, down to the blender and the many sleeping options, we're very appreciated. Looking forward to next year...
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Adventure Seekers, Girls Getaway, Tourists without a Car, Families with Teenagers, Families with Young Children, Romantic Getaway
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