East End apartment rental - Nestled into the mountain with palm trees and ocean surrounding you. Come on up
Nestled into the mountain with palm trees and ocean surrounding you. Come on up
 
East End apartment rental - Nestled into the mountain with palm trees and ocean surrounding you. Come on up

Nestled into the mountain with palm trees and ocean surrounding you. Come on up

Yes, everything really is all right!

Yes, everything really is all right!

Hang out in the most comfortable hammock chairs on the planet...

Hang out in the most comfortable hammock chairs on the planet...

Where dreams are made...

Where dreams are made...

Interior overview

Interior overview

Kitchen area

Kitchen area

The dining room & lounge...

The dining room & lounge...

Hans Lollick island...containing only sand, palm trees, 2 donkeys and some goats

Hans Lollick island...containing only sand, palm trees, 2 donkeys and some goats

Even your car has a great view..

Even your car has a great view..

A little color never hurt anyone!

A little color never hurt anyone!

Upstairs to the funky outdoor shower and bathroom

Upstairs to the funky outdoor shower and bathroom

Hot Shower - Cool Breeze

Hot Shower - Cool Breeze

Marble counters and glass sink in the bathroom

Marble counters and glass sink in the bathroom

Feet up, cool breeze....hmmm, TV or Hammock? Choices, choices....

Feet up, cool breeze....hmmm, TV or Hammock? Choices, choices....

The view from the side deck looking at our Villa "Spirit on the Water"...

The view from the side deck looking at our Villa "Spirit on the Water"...

Sunset on the way..

Sunset on the way..

A 15 minute walk to Tutu Bay, a beachcombers paradise

A 15 minute walk to Tutu Bay, a beachcombers paradise

Serenity

Serenity

We have a thing about Sea Horses -;)

We have a thing about Sea Horses -;)

Heart Art at the entrance

Heart Art at the entrance

Time for a "sundowner"! Come on down...

Time for a "sundowner"! Come on down...

Nothing like a semi-outdoor bathroom to remind you that you're in paradise!

Nothing like a semi-outdoor bathroom to remind you that you're in paradise!

From the front deck you can see how inviting the apartment is!

From the front deck you can see how inviting the apartment is!

  • Bedrooms1
  • Sleeps4
  • 1 Half Bath
Minimum Stay 1 - 7 nights
 

Photos and Description of the East End vacation apartment rental
This is a large studio apartment with an outdoor shower right on the ocean!

Secluded Luxury ‘Tree House’ On the Water is the place you’ve always dreamed of to rest and renew your body, mind and spirit. Tucked in the side of a mountain high above the oceans edge is a large studio apartment with everything you could ask for to spend your vacation time away from home. You’ve earned it and all you have to do is let yourself just BE.... With nature, with color, with privacy to lounge, to hang in the hammocks, to prepare delicious meals, listen to music, to remind yourself of what’s possible.

You are not average, so why would you want to stay in an average hotel room when you can spend your days and nights in a one of a kind tree top space, surrounded by nature and water with plenty of room to just be you.

It’s inviting, warm, and relaxing. From the stairway to heaven, to the outdoor shower, the turquoise water and islands in the distance remind you of what balance looks like as all of your problems seem to float away.

Spend time high above the sea, amongst palm tree's and tree frogs, listening to the waves crash into the shore below you, while dreaming your day away. You will find yourself right at home in our secluded 'Tree House' studio apartment. This is a very large room with front and side decks that is nestled high up in the trees, with an expanse of ocean and islands in full view. From the colorful steps leading up to your dream home away from home, to the warm and creative layout of the interior space and finally, to the fun steps leading you up to a separate semi-outdoor bathroom and shower- the views, the breeze and the ambiance will take your breath away.

The large studio apartment contains a full kitchen, refrigerator with an ice maker, stove & oven, microwave, an incredibly comfortable queen size bed, a Mitchell Gold sofa that opens to become a queen size bed for additional sleeping, a 47' flat screen TV with Dish Network and an island charm that makes you feel like you belong here. And it's private!!!!

The Tree House is located down a private drive on the north east side of St. Thomas, just before you reach our villa, Spirit on the Water. You have your own little hideaway tucked within the jungle but with full views of ocean, ocean and more ocean. Really dreamy. Really special. Really welcoming.

Although we always recommend our guest rent a jeep to get around island, there are some fun things to do by foot, right from the Tree House!

Some trails and adventures to take for fun or exercise when you wake up at Treehouse on the Water are a little risky but worth it! The Adventure Trail is a knotted, heavy-duty rope attached to the villa to make the decent down the slope to the water, which can get pretty steep in places! A short 10-minute or so scramble and you are on the rocks, completely away from everything. There’s a huge flat rock that the ocean has naturally carved a seat out of just in front of the ocean.

To get to 'Boo's Beach' just walk back down the road from the Treehouse and after about 100 yards you come to a dip, with a sign on the left and a culvert on the right. Go down the little trail by the culvert and you will see paint marking the trail down to a totally private beach. This is another one of those trails not for the lighthearted. It’s pretty steep but there are enough things to grab on to on your way down to the water. The only warning is to check the tides before setting out. It’s infinitely better at low tide and can be practically non-existent at times during high tide.

TuTu Beach: Walk back down the road from the Treehouse and pass the road going up the hill, staying on the same level. Continue around the corner and you will pass “The Pink Pearl” on your right. Just keep walking as the road makes a sharp right. At the bottom of the hill there is a gate marked “Ocean Overlook” and a trail on your left that continues straight down towards the beach. This is more of a rocky and sandy beach and it’s not very good for swimming as there is coral right by the shoreline. However, there is nice sand in several spots and the gigantic rocks are lovely to hang out on and share some wine and cheese at sunset with the waves crashing against the rocks!

Hike Mandahl Point: From Tutu beach keep going the entire length of the beach until you come to the road at the other end of the beach. About 20 yards up you will see another road going up to the right. This takes you all the way to the end of the peninsula that you see from the Treehouse on your left. There are amazing views of all the islands and it’s a wonderful hike. We call it exercise with a view! Continue on around the loop and you will see the Salt Pond on your right where there is an abundance of wildlife. As you continue on you will eventually loop back down to the part of the beach that you need to cross to enter the road to come back to the Tree House or Spirit on the Water.

Which trail are you going to do first? Our dogs will show you the way, if you're interested!

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About June & Ed Miller

Hey, I'm June!

“What do you mean I can’t have fun all the time?”

I wouldn’t be who I am today if I followed all the rules. In fact, it’s because I refused to do what I was told that I’ve had this huge array of experiences. Ok, I wouldn’t say that living out of my car in Hawaii was the best idea I ever had but it sure made me appreciate life and know for sure what I didn’t want!

I like fresh air, warm turquoise water, and open spaces for miles. I like young people and old people, little people and big people as long as I can be who I am around them. I like relationships with no yelling, conversations that get me thinking, characters in books that I can imagine being and I like mashed potatoes and gravy no matter what time of day.

If I had a choice whether or not to stop on the side of the road to help rescue a dog or keep driving to get to an appointment on time, I’d be late for my appointment. But that is about the only thing that would make me late. I like keeping my word.

There has never been a time in my life when I wasn’t interested in what other people were thinking, where they were ‘coming from’, and where they were going as a result of all their experiences.

There also has never been a time in my life when I wasn’t looking at who I am, what I want, how I’m going to get it, what it’s going to look like when I do so I can share it with others.

So, that’s my life. Except for the part I left out about my 5 husbands, my 2 French kids or my job as a Chief Intuitive Officer all while moving over the years from Texas to California to Hawaii to Connecticut to Paris to New York City and finally in 2004 to St. Thomas in the Virgin Islands where I live very happily today with my husband our two big ol’ black dogs, one little dog found at the splash and dash car wash, five cats and assortment of lizards, iguana’s and tree frogs. Who could ask for anything more?

Did I mention I like swimming in warm turquoise water?

June & Ed Miller purchased this apartment in 2012
Why June & Ed Miller chose East End

It's unusual because it sits right on a cliff overlooking the ocean.... giving you a real feeling of actually being in a boat, on land! And the charm of this apartment is that it is separate from our villa 'Spirit on the Water' giving you privacy, decks to enjoy the view or your dinner, hammock chairs to chill in and all of that right on top of the ocean. The colorful steps lead all the way up to your own private bathroom and shower with views all around. Stunning... original... one of a kind! (And the owners aren't so bad either!) LOL.

What makes this apartment unique

Tucked away on the mountain side right above the ocean... truly private and dreamy with tons of character!

11 Reviews of Property 441851 on East End, Virgin Islands

Secluded, Luxurious 'Tree House' Apartment On the Water
average rating of 5.0 based on 11 reviews
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Secluded, Luxurious 'Tree House' Apartment On the Water
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Estate Tabor & Harmony East End
5

Relaxing peaceful retreat with an incredible view.

5 of 5
Submitted: April 14, 2013 Stayed: April 2013
Quiet, peaceful retreat. A lovely, comfortable place to relax, sleep, read, watch stars and be alone. Incredible views of the ocean and islands, all the amenities you could need and nothing but the wind in the trees and the ocean surf below. Hosts were very helpful and friendly. If you don't want the crowds or need the exciting night life this is a great place. Take groceries in with you, you won't want to leave again.
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Romantic Getaway
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Estate Tabor & Harmony East End
Upstate New Uork
5

My husband and I

5 of 5
Submitted: April 7, 2013 Stayed: March 2013
The views fantastic, the hosts, gracious, the Tree House was very comfortable and the on site dogs were a plus. The Tree House bath room was to die for, the ultimate in comfort and joy! There was one cat a bit too noisey for my taste but he left when asked to. It is not right on the water but with a bit of an adventurous hike a secluded beach can be reached.
Recommended for:  Adventure Seekers, Sightseeing, Romantic Getaway
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Estate Tabor & Harmony East End
United States
5

excellent

5 of 5
Submitted: April 1, 2013 Stayed: March 2013
June and Ed you were amazing!! The whole thing was wonderful!! Please keep in contact!!
Recommended for:  Pet-friendly, Adventure Seekers, Sightseeing, People with Disabilities, Romantic Getaway
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Estate Tabor & Harmony East End
Denver
5

The best vacation I've ever had!

The best vacation I've ever had!
5 of 5
Submitted: March 1, 2013 Stayed: February 2013
I'm sitting here almost at a loss for words when trying to describe how amazing our stay was with Ed and June. From the very moment we hit the property you could just feel the love and joy these people love to share with the world. They told us if we needed anything to just let them know and if it was possible in the world, they would make it happen. They have three wonderful dogs that welcome you back everytime you run out for the day and an assortment of lazy, awesome cats as well. As for the Treehouse....wow. The love and care that went into this place just oozes from every nook and cranny. Sleeping next to the ocean with the screen doors pulled is the most amazing feeling in the world, except for maybe showering in the outdoor shower. Don't worry! It's enclosed enough to feel private but a 360 view of the islands is unbeatable. I look forward to coming back to this place and experiencing what I can only describe as magical again. Thank you so much guys.
Recommended for:  Adventure Seekers, Sightseeing, Romantic Getaway
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Estate Tabor & Harmony East End
Michigan
5

BEYOND AMAZING!!!!

5 of 5
Submitted: February 18, 2013 Stayed: February 2013
My boyfriend and I had the time of our lives here at the treehouse! The view could not be any better. Waking up every morning to the ocean and nearby islands is extremely enjoyable. Ed and June are the sweetest, nicest, most genuine people I've met in a long time. They are extremely helpful and fun! I will miss Boo, Happy, and of course Splash. They were great additions to the vacation. I would recommend this place to anyone. I hope to return in the future!
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Adventure Seekers, Sightseeing, Romantic Getaway
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Secluded, Luxurious 'Tree House' Apartment On the Water
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Estate Tabor & Harmony East End
Hawthorne, NJ
5

Slice of Paradise

5 of 5
Submitted: February 9, 2013 Stayed: January 2013
This little slice of paradise is ideal for anyone looking for a romantic getaway. The owners of this location live on the property and are very accommodating but not intrussive. The outdoor shower with views of the Caribbean while you shower was awesome. Recommend a jeep to explore the island and helps when traveling the mountainside roads including the road to the tree house. Tree house has all amenities needed including two great suspended rope chairs on the porch to enjoy morning sky to stargazing and everything in between. Very clean and well cared for property. Would definitely recommend and return at any time.
Recommended for:  Adventure Seekers, Sightseeing, Romantic Getaway
Owner's Response: Thank you Christian! You two were a dream come true for us. It was really great to meet you. Thank you so much for all the love and tenderness you showed our pet family... they really loved sneaking up the steps to visit with you. You guys are always welcomed here and in fact, we're looking forward to your next visit! xxxx
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Secluded, Luxurious 'Tree House' Apartment On the Water
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Estate Tabor & Harmony East End
5

Unique gorgeous views, very hospitable, best place on the island hands down!

5 of 5
Submitted: February 3, 2013 Stayed: January 2013
Imagine opening your eyes to waves crashing, turquoise ocean, and lush islands in your view. Continue to enjoy the view from the outdoor shower. The "treehouse" was a perfect place for my girlfriend and I to spend a week in paradise. June and Ed were traveling while we stayed, but their friend Mike made our stay even more comfortable. He spent time explaining places to go on the islands, even sharing with us his old sailing guide to help us find great places to visit on a chartered boat. On our way to the house from the airport, Mike delayed a meeting just so he could welcome us to the house and make sure we didn't get too lost in the dark on our first trip to the island. I wouldn't think of staying anywhere else on our next visit to St Thomas!
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Pet-friendly, Adventure Seekers, Girls Getaway, Sightseeing, Families with Young Children, Romantic Getaway
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Secluded, Luxurious 'Tree House' Apartment On the Water
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Estate Tabor & Harmony East End
La Jolla, CA
5

The Magical Tree House

5 of 5
Submitted: January 15, 2013 Stayed: January 2013
The "Tree House" is an experience everyone deserves to have at least once in their life. My wife and I were immediately immersed into an environment of breathtaking views, heavenly breeze, and absolute serenity. The "Tree House" delivered the perfect balance of modern comforts and Caribbean tranquility, including the worlds most comfortable hammocks on the deck which became a morning ritual for us and our coffee.

The pictures of the "Tree House" do not accurately showcase the size and majesty of this property. The outdoor shower is an experience in itself that is hard to duplicate, and the patio area was the perfect place to watch some of the best sunrises and sunsets we have ever seen, not to mention the amazing stars at night.

The Tee House will become your own island paradise that will be tough to leave. However when we did leave, we found the surrounding area to be very safe and close to the best amenities St. Thomas had to offer.

The real cherry on top of all of this is the owners, Ed & June, who are two of the most worldly, genuine, and hospitable people you will meet. They were incredibly respectful of our privacy yet were always available to make sure we felt at home and had the local knowledge we needed. Ed & June even created a handbook for the "Tree House" to make you feel like an immediate local.

In sum, we could not recommend the tree house any higher, it is truly a special place that you need to experience to believe.
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Adventure Seekers, Girls Getaway, Sightseeing, Families with Young Children, Romantic Getaway
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Secluded, Luxurious 'Tree House' Apartment On the Water
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Estate Tabor & Harmony East End
United States
5

The AMAZING Tree House on the Water

5 of 5
Submitted: January 4, 2013 Stayed: December 2012
I'm not sure what else to say about staying at the at the Tree House aside from "Pure Magic." This place is absolutely perfect. Quaint and cozy, with all the amenities you need, plus a spectacular view of the ocean (and an incredible deck with hammocks PLUS a patio to enjoy it from). Just enough off the beaten path to feel private, but close enough to all the cool spots on the island to make in convenient. Ed and June are two of the nicest people you will ever meet. They made me feel so welcomed when I arrived, and went above and beyond to make sure I had everything I needed. I have stayed at a number of AIRBNB establishments in the past, and this one takes the cake. The Tree House on the Water is where you should be staying if you come to visit St Thomas, mon' !
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Adventure Seekers, Girls Getaway, Sightseeing, Romantic Getaway
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Secluded, Luxurious 'Tree House' Apartment On the Water
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Estate Tabor & Harmony East End
St Augustine, FL
5

Awesome

5 of 5
Submitted: December 28, 2012 Stayed: November 2012
What a great place! The view is spectacular! The room was great with everything you need for a vacation (extended stay). The bathroom is so unique with a panoramic view while you shower.
I will be back and looking forward to it! Thank you so much.
Recommended for:  Adventure Seekers, Tourists without a Car, Romantic Getaway