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Ocean Front Blue Water Paradise

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View from Master Bedroom
Entrance to Gentle Winds
Gentle Winds private beach
Hammock waiting for you
Building closest to the water

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Pool
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Christiansted, St Croix
  • Sugar Beach
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Cane Bay
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Cane Bay Beach
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Christiansted (SSB-St. Croix Seaplane Base)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Master Suite

1 Queen Bed

Ocean Front King Bedroom

1 King Bed

Twin Bedroom

2 Single Beds

3 bathrooms

Master Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Ocean side King Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Twin Bedroom Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Ocean Front Blue Water Paradise

Located in the gated compound of Gentle Winds, you are surrounded by tropical splendor from the moment you arrive. Situated on over 60 acres, there are 9 buildings on the grounds and our building is the only one that is truly beachfront and mere steps from the beautiful white sand. Combine paradise with our low prices and your vacation is off to a great start.

This beachfront split level condo has 3 bedroom and 3 bathrooms and a full kitchen. 2 of the bathrooms are on the first level and the 3rd is in the master bedroom on the second level. All 3 bathrooms recently renovated.

The master bedroom has a queen bed and it also has a private balcony facing the sea. Bedroom 2 and 3 are on the lower level. Bedroom 2 has a queen bed and bedroom 3 has two twin beds that can be converted to a king upon request.

There is a spacious screened porch off of the living area as well as a dining table for six guests. There is also a second floor loft sitting area with a private balcony and convertible sofa.

The condo also has:
Central Air Conditioning - Cable TV – Dishwasher –
High Speed Internet - Washer/Dryer

The Gentle Winds compound is a beautifully maintained property with numerous amenities. An Olympic size swimming pool, 2 tennis courts, basketball court, chipping green, shuffle board, ping pong, game room and a clubhouse are all right on the Gentle Winds grounds. The Beach Shack Bar and Grill serves up tropical drinks and food right on the premises with that touch of island flair. Check or ask for seasonal hours but typically the Beach Shack is closed for September and part of October.

Gentle Winds is located on the North Shore of the island. Christiansted is approximately a 10-15 minute drive where you will find a large grocery store, department store, mall and lots of wonderful restaurants.

Property manager

Yvonne Franzese
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Normal post cleaning is expected. Excessive cleaning will result in a portion of the deposit to be withheld.

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

About the area

Christiansted

Christiansted is home to this condo. Salt River Bay National Historical Park and Little Princess Estate are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Cane Bay and Carribbean Cinemas St Croix. Travelling with kids? Consider Cruzan Gardens and St. George Village Botanical Garden.
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Christiansted, St Croix

What's nearby

  • Salt River Bay National Historical Park - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Little Princess Estate - 13 min drive - 8.2 km
  • Sugar Beach - 14 min drive - 9.0 km
  • Cane Bay - 15 min drive - 6.7 km
  • Cane Bay Beach - 16 min drive - 10.7 km

Getting around

  • Christiansted (SSB-St. Croix Seaplane Base) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪La Reine Chicken Shack - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Blues Backyard BBQ - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Wendy’s - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Little Caesars - Kmart - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Yum Yum Fast Food - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Ocean Front Blue Water Paradise have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Ocean Front Blue Water Paradise pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Ocean Front Blue Water Paradise?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Ocean Front Blue Water Paradise?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Ocean Front Blue Water Paradise located?

Located in Christiansted, this family-friendly condo building is 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Salt River Bay National Historical Park, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Cruzan Gardens and Cane Bay. Little Princess Estate and Sugar Beach are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ryan G.

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

Great condo in amazing location

Our family loved this spot! The updated condo, amazing views and amenities on site are all great! Highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Fifth time's a charm !

Loved it !
Stayed 28 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

David C.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful views of the Caribbean and pool!

We had a great week with family and friends. Very nice condo with plenty of beautiful furnishings and comfy couch big enough for all 6 of us to watch TV. Stay here and you wont be disappointed!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bobbie M.

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

Excellent stay!

Yvonne was an excellent host and answered any questions I had quickly. We stayed for Christmas week with our kids (5 and 9) and my in laws, and it was perfect. The layout of the rooms was ideal for us and my kids loved the chalkboard in their room! We loved hanging out in the screened porch at night and the view from this building, especially the upstairs gallery is certainly the best in the neighborhood and very wow! We loved Gentke Winds, it was quiet and low key and for that week we nearly had the pool to ourselves. The Sunny Shack was excellent food and service and we spent a lot of time by the pool. We were scuba diving with Cane Bay Dive Shop and our location to Salt River Marina was ideal, less than a 5 minute drive. Gentle Winds sits sort of out of the way and by itself and is so quiet and lovely but center of the island so we went everywhere. Definitely rent a car. We went to Point Udall, Christensted, and we went to Fredericksted a lot for snorkeling and diving and Crucian Christmas festivities. It was easy to get around and park even during the holidays. All of our food and drinks everywhere were so good. We went to Buck Island with Big Beards and that was amazing. Add it to your list! It was a perfect way to spend Christmas! Hope to come back next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

robert m.

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

Nice Unit

Well equipped, nicely decorated. Great location close to the water. Extra fans were appreciated. Manager was quick to respond regarding questions or concerns. Pictures accurately represent the furnishings, but found the first floor beds are much higher than normal (about 36inches from the floor in seaside room.) Overall, a pleasant stay.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth Z.

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

Fantastic Property

Just returned from a week at this property. Great communication with host, accurate listing, clean property and fantastic location. Would definitely return and recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Highly Recommended

I-2 at Gentle Winds is a great place to stay. Updated condo, and would certainly stay there again.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna F.

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

Best Family Vacation!

Absolutely loved the Gentle Winds Property and this Unit was perfect for our family of 6! It was right on the beach, and just a short walk to the pool and beach shack. We cannot wait to come back!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S.

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

Great property

Great place to stay! Had everything we needed!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robin H.

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

Great condo in quiet community

We had a great visit to this beautiful condo in Gentle Winds! The condo was beautifully decorated and appointed with everything one could expect and more. Comfortable beds and living space. New washer/dryer and kitchen appliances. Plenty of linens and beach towels, even with 4 kids. The condo was very quiet, maybe just because of off season, and we were often the only ones at the pool or beach. Beach shack open 12-4:30p only with drinks until 5pm. Other than them we never saw another person from the community. The beach is beautiful but not the best for swimming or for kids playing. Very rocky and the rocks/reef make it too shallow to even pass to deeper water. So they have a buoy line up to show where to swim. Small area but doable for the older ones. Overall we loved the place and would definitely rec to those wanting a quiet place.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jana C.

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

Beautiful Condo

We rented 6 condo's for a family vacation and this was by far the most updated and well appointed out of all of them. The pictures don't do it justice, the unit was beautiful. Perfect location with a very short walk to the beach and pool. The shack has the best drinks and great food, I would highly recommend the Ahi nacho's, they were fantastic. if you are looking for a relaxing place to stay I would recommend booking this unit. We will be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy P.

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

It truly was ocean front paradise

I would definitely stay at this condo again. Perfect access to the beach, pool, and the Sunny Shack for drinks and food. It was far enough away from the cities to be quiet, but within 10-15 mins from Christiansted when we wanted to venture out. Condo has been renovated recently and was very nice. Ziggy, the community cat, was waiting at our door to greet us many nights. G-man, Boz, and Nick at the Sunny Shack were great with the food and kept my drink cup filled. Will definitely be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

A guest from Lakewood, CO C.

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

Amazing condo

We had a wonderful stay at this condo. It was the nicest condo we have rented at any of the beach vacations we have had. Everything was clean and very comfortable, with great views. Robin was very responsive to all communication. I highly recommend!
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melanie S., Kentucky

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

A week in paradise

There were 6 of us all ages and we love our oceanfront paradise. It was exactly what the pictures looked like stocked with a bunch of supplies, and very clean. I would recommend this place to everyone. It has it all, also our favorites Caribbean Adventures snorkeling at Buck Island, and Mermaid Adventures. Can’t wait to Olán my next trip
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melissa W.

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

Perfect spot!

We loved EVERYTHING about this condo!! Super clean, absolutely amazing views, short walk to the beach, plenty of room for my family of four and all the conveniences needed to make it a comfortable and enjoyable stay!! If we come back to St. Croix, and we definitely hope to, this is exactly where we will choose to stay again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leeann G.

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

Beautiful place in paradise

Gentle Winds is a special place! This condo has one of the best locations on the property and it fit our extended family perfectly :)
Stayed 10 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dave H.

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

Grand Time at Gentle Winds

By far one our fav places we have stayed in 30+ visits to the Virgin Islands. Unit was very well done and clean and so close to the beach and pool. Fun Tiki Bar and a combination of renters and owners added to the experience. Will repeat!
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

A piece of paradise

I have been to Gentle Winds property four times now. I usually like to jump around to see which property felt best. I have stopped looking as I am only going to stay right here…although it may be a little more expensive … it’s all worth it… for a good reason everything is renovated everything is laid out wonderfully and I felt more at home in this property than the other property. Miss Yvonne contacted me a days before with the instructions instructions are playing and simple and easy upon entrance there’s a beautiful a binder book with all of the information you need for the house and your surroundings and what’s around - I thought was really nice and my goodness the pictures don’t do justice. If you’re looking for a piece of paradise away from home where you feel at home, you need to book here but please don’t book on the days that I’m coming back!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Steven M.

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

Great Spot!

We loved our stay, by far the best vrbo experience we’ve had. A 5 night stay with the 6th night free would be a nice option especially toward the end of the high-season.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jessica G., Bay St. Louis, MS.

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

Amazing

Everything was perfection, Robin the property manager was awesome, all the amenities were perfect, will be back many times!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth B.

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

Ideal Condo Rental

This condo rental is ideal! The location is absolutely perfect, the condo is clean and set up with renters' needs in mind, and the community property is fantastic. The private beach and enormous pool were awesome and never crowded - many times we were the only ones there using them. The property manager Robin was wonderful to deal with and very quick to answer any questions we had. The only thing that would have been nice to know beforehand is that the water is not ok to drink. Having arrived late at night, it would have been nice to at least have a jug in the fridge to get us started until we could make it to a store the next day to get groceries. Other than that, we had absolutely no complaints and loved staying here! If we ever come back to St. Croix, we would definitely rent here again :)
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alexa Y.

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

Book now

This was a great place for us. Space for everyone to get their own bed and no bathroom sharing was a plus. The view and location to beach and pool we great. Make sure to stop by the beach shack for lunch! I loved sitting out on the balcony and watching the water and stars. Gentle Winds was a great point to go into Christiansted and Frederiksted. Communication with Robin was easy. The only suggestion I have is to update the Welcome Book with recommended grocery stores. Some are more expensive then others on the island, if it wasn’t for the tv being replaced when we got there (new 65” :) then we wouldn’t have known which stores to avoid. Stop thinking about it and go ahead and book, you won’t be sorry. We’re sure to return to Gentle Winds if we make it back to St. Croix.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sarah O.

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

Wonderful property

We loved our stay here. Wonderful view of the sea. Beautiful setting. Everything you could possibly need in the condo. Robin checked in with us before our arrival to make sure we had all the info we needed. Will return!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mark M.

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

Amazing Vacation Spot

This was an "once in a lifetime" vacation for my family. This rental and the experience we had will be turning it into a repeat vacation when we can. The location was perfect in relation all the amenities that is offered at Gentle Winds. The unit itself was updated and the perfect size for my large family to spread out and have there own space to enjoy this vacation how they wanted. Can't wait to enjoy this Island Paradise again!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

james h.

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

Excellent condo

This place was excellent in all ways. The grounds were well maintained, fantastic location, modern furnishings of high quality, and a responsive property manager. We did have a problem with a stove malfunction and Robin had a service person to the condo the same day we reported it. I will mention a few quibles, but they are just quibbles. This is a 5-star rental. There was no dining room table, just a elevated counter area with tall chairs. The height of the chairs may be an issue for shorter guests. Also, the master bed was also very high off the ground, also an issue for shorter guests. The TV service is 4:3 ratio non-HD delivery. Depending on the channel watched, one either loses the edges of the broadcast or the the wide format is scrunched into the 4:3 ratio. I did not think non-HD service even existed any more. This will not be an issue for those using a streaming service.
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2022

About the host

Hosted by Yvonne Franzese

Host profile image
Nothing is better than being in blue water and listening to the waves lapping all night long. I have always loved the beach since spending Spring Break in Daytona, Florida at age 12. Looking for shells and sea glass are still one of my favorite things to do. My family and friends have had some wonderful times at Gentle Winds and we look forward to returning as soon as we leave.

Why they chose this property

St Croix was the first island we visited with our infant daughter. My husband looked on various islands, for nearly 10 years, and he found Gentle Winds....love at first site. Buying this condo, right on the beach, was one of the best decisions we ever made.

What makes this property unique

The screened-in porch is an amazing way to have a morning cup of java or a cocktail in the afternoon. Each bedroom is very private and having 3 full bathrooms means that no one has to wait! The master bedroom suite has its own patio that overlooks the ocean and is a perfect location for appetizers and beverage of choice.

Languages:

English

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests