Larimar at Stonehouse , Honeymoon, Birthday...The Blue Caribbean below you...

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Larimar is a sea blue gemstone found only in the Caribbean

Stonehouse is an acre of waterfront property overlooking Secret Harbour.

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1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 258.1 sq m

Popular amenities

Parking available
Kitchen
Barbecue grill
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Free WiFi

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St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands

Secret Harbour Beach
‪7 min walk‬
Cowpet Bay
‪14 min walk‬
Sapphire Beach
‪11 min drive‬
St. Thomas (SPB-St. Thomas Seaplane Base)
‪22 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Stonehouse is a Caribbean Style private house located on waterfront property in a quiet residential walking neighborhood smack dab in the most convenient vacation areas on he East End of St. Thomas. Conveniently located just a half-mile walk to the public beach at Secret Harbor and the marina village of Red Hook.

Stonehouse offers 3 vacation rental apartments, all with a fantastic unobstructed view of Secret Harbor and the Caribbean Sea. The apartments all have private entrances, decks and are fully equipped including linens, beach towels, beach chairs and coolers.
Sunflower Studio, VRBO # 81779
Seaglass one bedroom , VRBO # 256505

Imagine waking up to the gentle sound of the ocean and then spending the day snorkeling on the reef below. You can relax on your private balcony sipping your morning coffee and watching the sun come up or with a cool drink in the evening to watch the moon rise. You are surrounded by acres of undeveloped waterfront property that affords you seclusion, quiet, and privacy yet you are only three minutes to the grocery store!

Larimar is 625 sq. ft. of bright first floor open concept living areas. A 9 ft. sliding glass doors allows you a fantastic Caribbean View from every corner of Larimar. The bedroom features a queen size comfortable bed with plush white linens separated to the living area by sliding doors.. The very small bathroom offers shower only.
You can relax on the chaise lounge on your private balcony or enjoy an al fresco dinner on the patio dining table.

Complimentary Amenities Include:
* High Speed WIFI 150 Mbps perfect for working remotely.
* 30KW automatic whole house generator kicks in during the frequent island power outages.
* Comfortable beach chairs and coolers
* Large selection of beach towels and linens.
* Complimentary once a week housekeeping
* Tropical Flower Arrangement
* On site owners if you have any questions or need anything.
*Professionally cleaned
* Snorkel Gear
*Special gift for those celebrating wedding, honeymoon or birthday!
* Yoga mats, meditation bench, and hiking poles on request.
* Kitchen condiments, herbs, spices, oils, vinegars.
*Iron and ironing board
*Mosquito repellent
* Local maps and guidebooks.
* Information binder in the apartment
*Office supplies, power strip.
* 3 tables for working on a laptop.
*Umbrella/rain ponchos.
*Bluetooth speaker
* First aid kit
*Safe box
* Table fan and tower fan.
* Weber gas and charcoal grills.

Your local hosts Joanie and Robert deLugo look forward to having you stay at Stonehouse. They live on the property and will check you in when you arrive, answer any questions and help you if you need anything during your stay.

At Stonehouse you will have your own private fully equipped apartment in a neighborhood where you can meet other travelers and locals and really get to know the place that you are visiting. Stonehouse caters to those travelers who want a more local travel experience of the island in a low key manner off the beaten tourist track.
Stonehouse apartments feature all of the amenities you would get from a hotel room and much more.
One of the Best Value Accommodations in the Virgin Islands!
We have been hosting travelers since 2005. Check out our reviews! You will love Stonehouse. 340.998.9056

Seaglass, VRBO #256505
Larimar , VRBO # 140845
Sunflower, VRBO #81779.

Property manager

Joan deLugo

Premier Host

Languages

English

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Kitchen

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Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Parking available

Ocean view

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 12:00 PM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Flexible depending on pet.

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Outside only

With tropical out living the noise carries so the noise level should be kept to a minimum especially after 10pm.

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

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

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

St. Thomas

Located in St. Thomas, this apartment is on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Sapphire Beach and Secret Harbour Beach. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands

What's nearby

Secret Harbor - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Secret Harbour Beach - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
Cowpet Bay - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
Sapphire Beach - 11 min drive - 3.1 km
Coki Point Beach - 12 min drive - 5.9 km

Getting around

St. Thomas (SPB-St. Thomas Seaplane Base) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

‪Sapphire Beach Bar - ‬5 min drive
‪Sunset Grille @ Secret Harbour Beach Resort - ‬6 min walk
‪An Hour Late - ‬4 min drive
‪Tarpon’s Table - ‬17 min walk
‪Coconut Cove - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Larimar at Stonehouse , Honeymoon, Birthday...The Blue Caribbean below you... pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Larimar at Stonehouse , Honeymoon, Birthday...The Blue Caribbean below you...?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Larimar at Stonehouse , Honeymoon, Birthday...The Blue Caribbean below you...?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Larimar at Stonehouse , Honeymoon, Birthday...The Blue Caribbean below you... located?

Situated on the waterfront, this apartment building is within a 10-minute walk of Nazareth Bay and Secret Harbour Beach. Sapphire Beach is 1.6 mi (2.6 km) away.

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Scott C.

18 July 2023

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

Birthday Vacation

This little apartment was wonderful. Stocked well, very clean, air-conditioned, everything worked. It was my birthday and the hosts left some very nice birthday notes and a bottle of champagne. The location was great, close to a lot of restaurants and the ferry to St John, and the boats going to the BVIs. Communication with the hosts was perfect. We will be booking again for next year.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nick M.

27 March 2023

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

Relaxing and beautiful

Joanie's place is beautiful, private and perfectly equipped for a relaxing and low-key stay. Joanie was a gracious host and provided all the info we needed to navigate the islands.

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeffery P.

1 March 2023

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

Great Value

Neat as a pin, beautiful view, quaint, well provisioned with everything you need for your stay, responsive host, ferry and beaches nearby, small bathroom but vanity in the bedroom works well, wonderful deck overlooking Secret Harbor, 4 minutes from groceries. This is for independent travelers who like authentic experience! You will have an occasional ant or mosquito because of the open air nature and grounds surrounded by trees but this didn’t bother us a bit!

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth T.

20 January 2023

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

A little piece of paradise

We truly enjoyed our stay at Stonehouse! The property, the view, and overall experience was amazing! Joanie was so wonderful - she really does what she can to ensure her guests are happy and we really appreciated her! We will definitely be back!

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Beth Y.

17 January 2023

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

Beautiful views

Beautiful little cottage with great views. Feels very private yet close to restaurants and beaches. Joanie was fantastic!

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

shannon r.

17 December 2022

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

Larimar stay was perfect!

This is the place to stay if you want stunning views and quiet! It was very private. The oranges and reds from the sunrise woke me up in the morning. The view from the balcony of Secretharbor is truly stunning. The hosts are very gracious and go out of their way to make your stay there perfect. I can’t say enough good things about this special place. I WILL be back.

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alicia L.

26 October 2022

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

No worries, great views

The property is beautiful landscaped and maintained. We stayed in The Larimar Suite and it was perfect getaway for my husband and I to celebrate 25 years of marriage. The porch over looking Secret Harbor was enjoyed day and night to take in the views and relax after a day of snorkelling, hiking or kayaking. The location to Red Hook was convient to go in for meals, catch the ferry to St. John's or easily explore the beaches on St. Thomas. We thoroughly enjoyed our time at The Stonehouse and would HIGHLY recommend it! Thank you to our hosts for opening their beautiful home and allowing us to truly get away!

Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Julie G.

28 June 2022

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

Beautiful property

Robert and Joanie were very welcoming and their property was well maintained. They were readily accessible via phone to answer our questions.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tatiana P.

1 June 2021

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

Amazing views

We have really enjoyed our short stay at Larimar. The views are breathtaking. It was so refreshing to sit outside and have breakfast while admiring the ocean views. The apartment is comfortable and has AC, Wi-Fi, kitchen basics and very nice beach chairs. Location is great, just a few minutes from groceries, restaurants and nice beaches. Joanie was very responsive, helpful and courteous.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tarak D.

14 April 2021

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

Beautiful house with great hosts

Joanie was the best! Her communication and help was top notch. She drove us to the grocery store to stock up after we arrived. The house was clean and tidy and the view was AMAZING. We spent most of our time at the house outside on the balcony with the incredible views of the blue water. The bathroom is a small with not much in the way of a countertop, so if you need a lot of space or a fancy bathroom one of their other rentals is probably better for you. We had no issues. Thank you Joanie, we hope to be back soon.

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mona A.

27 February 2021

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

Amazing views 😍

Gorgeous views and great hosts. The property is in a great location away from crowds but close to restaurants, grocery stores and beaches.

10/10 Excellent

Patricia L.

8 January 2021

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

Amazing vista of Secret Harbor and the Caribbean

We had a lovely stay at Larimar-Stonehouse. The bungalow was clean, comfortable and Caribbean cozy. Constant breeze, close to Secret Harbor where our friends live. Highly recommending to our friends who are looking for a tropical get away and we will stay again. Joan and Robert are excellent hosts. Thank you for sharing a piece of your paradise.

Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Lee B.

14 December 2020

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

Stunning Views

What makes this place great? The view. Unobstructed 180 degree South facing oceanfront panorama of the Caribbean with bays, peninsulas and small islands. Awesome sunsets. We saw a turtle and a spotted eagle ray from the balcony. The location. A short drive (could even walk) to Secret Harbor Beach. One of the nicest small beaches on the island with great snorkelling. Very quiet. I can’t recall hearing any traffic the whole time we were there. The Larimar unit is on the first floor so it stays relatively cool. The owner was welcoming with directions and helpful with advice on what to do. Things you should know. Be aware that this place is a very small apartment (mostly the bathroom, kitchen and living room were small while the bedroom was spacious). We had no issues with the size, but I can see others finding it too tight. Best things to do. Mermaid’s Chair Hike Relax and swim at Magens Bay Beach Bordeaux Farmers' Market Skyline Drive - Drake’s Seat, Charlotte Amalie Overlook and Mountain Top

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Diane K.

25 March 2020

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

Beautiful Caribbean

We enjoyed our stay from our view of the Beautiful Caribbean from the balcony at Stonehouse! It was much appreciated to be taken to grocery store by Joan, the owner. A Great Vacation!!

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Mitch B., Friendsville, TN USA

3 March 2020

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

Anniversary in Paradise!

My wife and I returned to St. Thomas for the first time since our honeymoon 21 years ago. We ran across Stonehouse online and recalled that we walked in the general area decades prior and really liked the area... the peacefulness, views of the water and constant breeze on the ridge. The setting at Stonehouse was just as we recalled. It was peaceful and there was always a breeze. So constant was the breeze that we did not need AC for the duration of our stay (9 days). You can see the views from the photos; they are even more stunning in person. As described, the bathroom is small, but adequate. The main living area has glass doors that open onto a deck that allow both the breeze and the view to flood indoors. The kitchen is small but had everything we needed, including a basic spice drawer. And, our hosts told us that if there was anything we needed, to just ask. Our hosts, Joanie and Robert, were friendly and responsive throughout the process and our stay. Since they live on the property, any question we had was answered promptly. We look forward to returning, and would definitely stay at Stonehouse again!

Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Sarah M.

3 March 2020

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

Our go-to place when visiting St Thomas.

Close to restaurants, beaches and the view can't be beat. The property is well maintained. The owners are super friendly and helpful. Ferry dock is only a short 5 minute drive. This is our go-to place to stay when visiting St. Thomas.

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Sue M.

4 February 2020

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

Little Piece of Paradise

This place is lovely. You have a beautiful view of the caribbean sea with the sound of waves. It is quiet and very relaxing. Joan is there for you if you need her and provides whatever you might need and also makes you feel at home and gives you privacy. Excellent place to stay. This was our second year in a row to stay here and look forward to coming back again!

Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Chrissy D., Bethesda, Maryland

8 January 2020

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

Awesome

We stayed right before Christmas and it was wonderful. Joan greeted us as soon as we arrived and gave a tour. The views are even better in person and the apartment is great. We had breakfast and drinks on the balcony daily. The unit is very comfortable and the kitchen has all the necessities. It was quiet and very private at the unit. The location is very convenient to Red Hook for restaurants and bars. It was a five minute drive. We also enjoyed Secret Harbor and using the beach chairs and cooler provided. We walked several times down to Secret Harbor for food and drinks as the walk back up the hill is steep but very doable. We decided to drive and park with the beach gear as that that would have been quite the hike back up the hill with lots of items. Overall, it was great and we would definitely stay again.

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Lori M.

5 September 2019

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

Fantastic stay!

Spent a few days on STT before joining friends in STJ. This was the perfect spot for us. Wonderful views. Convenient to Red Hook. Do go to Lindquist beach nearby. By far the prettiest and lots of turtles. Joan was a fantastic host. We were delayed a day by Hurricane Dorian. She stayed in touch and offered advise the entire time. Refunded us a day stay as well. Next time we will stay here again.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

David K., Flowery Branch, Ga

30 April 2019

Beautiful view

Great relaxing place to stay and close to Secret Harbor, Red Hook and Sapphire Beach. Have stayed twice and will again. Love Joanie and Robert..

Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Tom S., Elburn, IL USA

4 April 2019

Wonderful stay in paradise!

Larimar at Stonehouse is a lovely, very clean apartment with breathtaking views of the island and harbor below. It is truly all you need to relax and enjoy the island. Joanie and Robert are wonderful hosts and make you feel at home and welcomed. Due to delayed flights and missed connections, our stay was shortened and Joanie was understanding and accommodating, which we very much appreciated. Our first day on the island, Joanie drove us to the local grocery store and gave us a tour of Red Hook. Secret Harbor Beach and Sunset Grill is a 5 minute walk from Stonehouse. The beach is more secluded and a great place to snorkel. Larimar at Stonehouse has all you need to stay a short while, or an extended stay. Please do not hesitate to book this beautiful apartment.

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Judy D., Suburb of Philadelphia, PA, USA

25 March 2019

A lovely vacation home

The apartment is exactly as described, including the all-day fabulous view in the photo. I sat in a lounge chair and enjoyed it every day! The apartment is crisp and clean, modern, efficient, and delightful. There is always a breeze, and every amenity makes life easy and comfortable. Stone House is on the far east end of the island, and there were very few tourists. I met friendly ex-pats who live in the area who love it and are welcoming. A great beach with good snorkeling is a 5-minute drive downhill; it also has a great restaurant. Stone House is in a quiet part of the island, perfect for relaxation. The hosts provide warm help and advice and are available full-time. All kinds of tours and boat trips are easily available, and the weather is lovely. I recommend Stone House as a great vacation residence, and I'll be back.

Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jessica C.

11 February 2019

Perfect!

We couldn’t have picked a better place to stay! Not only is the view AMAZING but the location as well. Joan was so kind and welcoming! My favorite thing was waking up, opening the glass doors and relaxing on the deck. I Highly recommend stonehouse :)

Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Linzey F., Central Point Oregon

6 January 2019

Loved our stay!

I spent about 6 weeks searching for the right place to stay in St Thomas. I liked that Joanie was on sight to answer any questions regarding places to eat, excursions and beaches and what not to waste our time on. All was good advice! The view from the deck enjoys both sunrises and sunsets, and they are spectacular! Providing laundry service after a week onto our 12 day stay was very much appreciated. Stonehouse was a great location close to Red Hook for restaurants, ferries and excursions. Secret Harbor kept bringing us back for the good snorkeling with calm water and "Painkillers" served on the beach! Thanks Joanie for helping make our stay in St Thomas a memorable experience.

Stayed 12 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Michael C.

28 December 2018

Great

Loved the view

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2018

About the host

Hosted by Joan deLugo

Stay local.. Stay Stonehouse! Robert and Joanie deLugo the owners, have lived at Stonehouse since 1982 and purchased it in 1997. Robert was born on St. Thomas and met Joanie when she moved to the islands in 1981. They have been welcoming vacation travelers at Stonehouse since 2005.

Roberts family dates back many years in Virgin Islands history, his father was the first U.S. Post Master general for the Virgin Islands and the main U.S.Post Office in Charlotte Amalie, Alvaro deLugo U.S. Post Office is named after him. Joanie is originally from Canada and Cape Cod, Massachusetts and relocated to St. Thomas after college in Nova Scotia in 1981.

Robert and Joanie both have extensive professional backgrounds in the Virgin Islands tourism industry. Robert has worked in the Virgin Islands aviation business since the 1970's. First with a seaplane company Antilles Airboats, which was operated by the actress Maureen O'Hara and her aviator husband Charlie Blair, then with Pam Am Airways and also Delta Airlines as the V.I. Station Manager from 1994 until early retirement 2012.

Since relocating to the Virgin Islands Joanie has enjoyed many years crewing on charter yachts sailing around the British Virgin Islands, managing a marina and charter yacht center in Red Hook and 12 years as the local representative for Apple Vacations, an international travel company. When not working Joanie and Robert enjoy hiking in Europe and traveling to Chile, Argentina, Paris, Greece, and Cape Cod.

They welcome you to the Virgin Islands so they can share their local expertise on some of the better things to see and do in the islands. They reside on the property and will check you in when you arrive, answer any questions and help you out with anything you need during your stay.

Why they chose this property

Stonehouse is conveniently tucked away on the waterfront 150’ above the turquoise Caribbean Sea. You are surrounded by acres and acres of undeveloped waterfront property that affords you seclusion, privacy, and quiet, yet you are only 3 minutes to the grocery store and beaches. It is only a half mile to the public beach at Secret Harbour. Stonehouse offers 3 vacation rental apartments. Each one has many unique features and all share the same fantastic Caribbean view! You have all the amenities of a hotel room and more! Sunflower Studio, VRBO # 81779 Larimar, VRBO # 140845 Seaglass, VRBO # 256505

Stonehouse is surrounded by quiet woods. You can see the location on Google maps at
Stonehouse Vacation Rental Apartments. The property next to Stonehouse, Paradise Cove is currently unoccupied.

What makes this property unique

Stonehouse is in a quiet walking residential neighborhood. It is a friendly mix of locals and travelers. We cater to travelers who want an authentic local experience of the island in a low-key manner off the beaten tourist track and away from the condos. Our worldwide travels staying in VRBO apartments has fine-tuned us to what to expect in a vacation rental.
We are professional and we love clean! We follow all cleaning guidelines recommended by the CDC. All touch surfaces are sanitized and disinfected prior to your arrival.

Taxis are available on call. We would love to have you stay at Stonehouse!

The perfect property for working remotely. 100mbps wifi with a 30KW automatic whole house back up generator. You have a box of office supplies and 3 tables/countertops for working comfort.

The kitchen is extremely well equipped with sharp knives, a plethora of utensils, serving plates, cookware, placemats, napkins, and spices.
You can enjoy the sea view through the 9 foot sliding glass door in front of you while you cook.

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