NEW LISTING: ST. THOMAS, VI: LUXURIOUS NEWLY RENOVATED CONDO

Wow. I don't really want to share how' wonderful our experience was at this condo, in fear that it will never be available again when we want to book!! My family and I have vacationed at Sapphire Beach Resort numerous times, but this was our first time in Cheri's unit. It is, BY FAR, the most beautiful, peaceful, and comfortable condo we have stayed in at SBR. They have thought of everything, And, just when you realize you have forgotten something (sunblock, beach toys, a little vodka for a martini, etc.) you find it there in the condo! My husband and I took our two boys, and it was perfect for the four of us, but it could fit 6 comfortable with the two pull-outs. Words cannot describe the views and luxurious seating on the patios. It is like you are on an island all alone (which is why it would also be great for a romantic getaway). It is the little details, like relaxing candles, in dramatic glass vases, that protect them from the ocean breezes. Lots of cozy blankets, a zillion towels, comfortable beds, a beautiful kitchen (which, believe me, is unlike ANYTHING else you will find in SBR), and everything you would need to make a home cooked meal, if you don't want to go out. We never ate out (even though Cheri provided plenty of information on restaurants, in a cool guide she put together). Why leave the heavenly veranda with plenty of seating for everyone. The local market in Red Hook is EXTREMELY overpriced. So stop somewhere on the way from the airport to pick up your food supplies. We actually bring most of our stuff, and just get our fresh foods (veggies, eggs, milk) at the little market in Red Hook. Red Hook is walk able (about 10 mins walk from SBR), but I wouldn't advise it at night, if you have kids. The road is a little dark and windy...but fine for adults. There is a trolley you can catch as well, for like 50 cents. Cabs are readily available at the "lobby", if you don't have a rental car. I will have to agree with some of the other reviews that say that the amenities are not 5 star. But, if you even have time to think about the very few negative things, like the lack of a proper restaurant on property, then you probably are staying in the wrong condo, or you are nuts. If you haven't been to SBR, you are missing out on a best kept secret. It is paradise. And we live in Florida, so we have nice beaches everywhere! This is different, and so is this unit. If it is available, reserve it!! It;s amazing. Thanks Cheri!

This one (large) bedroom condo is a beautiful place to spend a week at St. Thomas' best beach. Sapphire Beach has a marvelous, quiet beach AND the best snorkeling reef we found after trying 4 other beaches on the island. The marina adjoins the property making for easy scheduling of fishing and pleasure trips. And this gorgeous condo itself is in the quietest area of the resort, but with quick easy access to the pool. It also has the best view the sunrise and of St. John. We'll go back!

My husband and I stayed in Cheri's condo 2/2/2013-2/8/2013. The condo was beautiful. The views are awesome. She has decorated it very tastefully. We used the candles out on the deck a couple nights. The upstairs has a deck with vaulted ceilings. The condo was spacious. She has everything you could possibly need for your stay...no kidding! The chairs, cooler, and snorkel gear came in handy. The beach charges for the chairs and snorkel gear. I have a hard time with hotel beds because I have a bad back...her bed was so comfortable! You can walk to the top of the hill and take a safari or taxi to anywhere you may want. We didn't rent a car. Sapphire bar and grill is just past the marina and they had good food with happy hour 3-6 everyday. We met many locals there that had great advice. The location was nice because it wasn't crowded. You can take a quick trip into Redhook and eat at many different restaurants. Cruise ships do taxi people into Sapphire beach, but it is a large beach. If you want to be away from the people you can just sit at the beach in front of the condo. You can get food and drinks served to you on the beach closer to unit A and B. The best grocery store was the Food Center. They had more selection and the prices were better. Take a safari there and a private taxi back...so you don't have to walk down the steep hill. Sapphire beach had awesome snorkeling. I thought it was better than Coki beach. Make sure you take a day and go over to St. John. Trunk Bay has a beautiful beach. We went sailing with Captain Tom on H.B. Welch and had an outstanding time. He Is right there at the marina, so you don't have to get up early and take a taxi. He will let you set the sails and steer the boat. He brought us to a quiet area to snorkel. I saw sting ray and many beautiful fish. I would highly recommend staying at Cheri's condo. It felt like home. The best part was getting to know the locals. They treated us like they had known us for years.