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Rest Awhile at Sugar Beach. Ideal for families. Pay for 1 BR, get the 2nd free

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Enjoy the view
Imagine having all of your meals with this view
Great spot to curl up with a good book
Bright and airy living room with cathedral ceiling for entertaining
Living area

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 482.2 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Dryer
  • Hot tub
  • Washer
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Christiansted, St Croix
  • Sugar Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Little Princess Estate
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • St. Croix Government House
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Christiansted (SSB-St. Croix Seaplane Base)
    ‪9 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Sleeping Loft

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Rest Awhile at Sugar Beach. Ideal for families. Pay for 1 BR, get the 2nd free

Our condo has just been BEAUTIFUllY RENOVATED with all new living room furniture and rugs, new washer and dryer, upgraded flow-thru hot water system, new linens, and new paint throughout.

To give guests peace of mind with the corona virus, our condo is self check in and out - no in person meeting required. All linens are both cleaned and disinfected following CDC guidelines. All hard surfaces are sanitized prior to check in, including doorknobs, remote controls, etc. All staff have reviewed and are following all CDC recommendations and guidelines.

Our condo is right on the Beach - nothing between you and a million-dollar view but 2 palm trees and about 40 feet of sugar white sand. Picture yourself enjoying breakfast on the veranda with this fantastic view of the Caribbean Sea bursting over the near-by reef. This is the ideal place for your next vacation. Our cathedral ceiling Condo offers everything you might wish for - Complete, fully equipped Kitchen with new, granite counter tops, Master Bedroom with Queen Bed and new, rattan furniture, Full Bathroom downstairs, plus our totally relaxing Sleeping loft with two twin beds and it's own half bath for privacy. Condo includes Central Air Conditioning, Free WiFI, new Washer and Drier, comfortable chairs to curl up in with your favorite book. Being high up on the third floor, we have a wonderful view, and a continuous sea breeze wafting through the condo, which we control by opening or closing the sliders in the bedroom (We have never had to turn on the A/C in 15 years). All condos at Sugar beach are NON SMOKING.

We have decided to go organic, so have bought new organic sheets for all of the beds, and are now providing Paya organic bath amenities (shampoo, conditioner, soaps, and lotion) made with organic papaya, sweet orange and lavender.

We now have a two person kayak for the exclusive use of our guests, located on the kayak rack near the beach. Ours has a 313 on the hull. We also provide snorkeling equipment for our guests enjoyment.

Why not consider a two bedroom condo renting for the price of a one bedroom.

The Sugar Beach Resort includes a Free Form Pool in front of an antique sugar mill, 500 foot long sandy Beach, free, lighted tennis courts for the energetic, the use of a computer in the Club Room, free parking, a local bus line that stops right at the resort, and 2 great water-front restaurants, one at either end of the beach.

We are only one and a half miles from Christiansted, the capital of St. Croix. It was built by the Danish in the 1700's, using yellow brick that was brought over from Denmark as ballast in the sailing ships, which would return with Cruzan rum and molasses. It still maintains much of it old charm, including the old fort, weighing house and counting house. The sidewalks are arcaded to shelter from the tropical sun, which adds to the quaintness of the town. Enjoy the board walk along the harbor, marvel at the variety of boats at anchor, and partake of the numerous restaurants and watering holes along the way. Christiansted is noted for its variety of small boutique shops, featuring local, hand crafted jewelry and gifts.

An automobile is certainly a convenience when exploring the island, and we would recommend renting one for at least part of you stay, but we know of many friends who get along just fine with taxis or the local, inexpensive bus system, stopping directly at the resort. However, this bus system, like so many things on the island, is somewhat erratic.

Property manager

Megan and Dick Staudt
Premier Host

Languages

English, German

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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
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

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 and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Christiansted

Located in Christiansted, this condo is in the city centre and on the beach. Apothecary Museum and Steeple Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Little Princess Estate and Judith's Fancy. Travelling with kids? Consider Cruzan Gardens and St. George Village Botanical Garden. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Christiansted, St Croix

What's nearby

  • Sugar Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Little Princess Estate - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • St. Croix Government House - 6 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Buccaneer Beach - 12 min drive - 7.6 km
  • Buccaneer Golf Course - 12 min drive - 7.6 km

Getting around

  • Christiansted (SSB-St. Croix Seaplane Base) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Rum Runners - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪El Leon - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪shupe's on the boardwalk - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Mill - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Rest Awhile at Sugar Beach. Ideal for families. Pay for 1 BR, get the 2nd free have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Rest Awhile at Sugar Beach. Ideal for families. Pay for 1 BR, get the 2nd free pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Rest Awhile at Sugar Beach. Ideal for families. Pay for 1 BR, get the 2nd free?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Rest Awhile at Sugar Beach. Ideal for families. Pay for 1 BR, get the 2nd free?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Rest Awhile at Sugar Beach. Ideal for families. Pay for 1 BR, get the 2nd free located?

Located in Christiansted, this beachfront condo building is in the city centre and within 1 mi (2 km) of Sugar Beach and Little Princess Estate. Protestant Cay Beach and D. Hamilton Jackson Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 116 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

kim c.

Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Lillian C.

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

For us, pros & cons

For us, this wasn't the perfect fit. We didn't have a car. Long walk & taxi ride to food. The beach is nice & clean, the pool was perfect. This morning we loaded the dishwasher & try as we might we couldn't get it to start. At 8:45 a.m. there was construction going on in the condo above or below us. The noise in the evening from some loud bar down the beach from us was also not our cup of tea.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marcia R.

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

Wonderful stay in St Croix!

This was a perfect location that had a beyond stunning view. We were able to get around the island easily with a rental car (highly recommend). Hosts were responsive and gave lots of valuable info before the stay. The beach in front of the condo was lovely. We were always able to get the temperature comfortable and had everything we needed in the condo.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Geri S.

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

Great hosts!

We spent six days at "Rest A While" and loved it. Having a separate bedroom from the living area allows for privacy for one who likes to sleep in with an early riser spouse. This unit is very roomy and clean. The bed is comfy with wonderful evening breezes, just as described. The kitchen was very well stocked with cookware and utensils. The central location on the island allows for easy exploration by car to any area of the island. The responsiveness of Alisha, our contact person, was beyond the best ever. She is definitely a keeper. The pool in this complex is very well maintained and a great place to hang out and read a book if you want an alternative to the beach. The beach is also maintained daily. The in-unit laundry is a big plus. We did not use the loft bedroom, but having an extra bathroom was nice. We would stay here again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott L.

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

A walk on the beach

Beautiful views, and a walk each sunrise. What could be better?
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Penny S.

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

Carribean Delight

Beautiful view of the ocean off the balcony with a warm balmy breeze. The beach is a nice mix of sun and shade from the palms trees. Great location with many attractions less than 20 minutes away.
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eileen M.

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

New Years

Property exactly as described in the listing. We were able to take advantage of the quiet location, the sheltered beach, and the amenities in the unit. Our stay was very pleasurable. The island has much to offer and we hope to return for another stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa S.

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

Cute condo great location

We only were there for a couple nights but we were extremely happy with this cute condo. Had amazing views, fully supplied with household items, and loved who it was decorated. Great location but most of all the management of this condo was outstanding. Gave excelle
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lee E.

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

5-Star Return Visit to Sugar Beach

We come to St. Croix to swim and snorkel and enjoy beach-front accommodations. Recognizing how hard it is to keep a property in top form while under the constant assault of sun, sand and salt, the condo was in very good shape, clean and well-appointed. We appreciated having extra things like beach towels & a soft-sided cooler to use. The kitchen had everything we needed, and it was great having Alisha, the property manager, check on us.
Stayed 14 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie S.

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

Best vrbo to date!

The condo is well equipped with everything you need. It's clean and comfortable. Megan and Alisha are wonderful. We will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rick R.

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

Great stay in St. Croix!

The condo was the most well-stocked we've ever stayed in. Communication was excellent with all check-in procedures shared well in advance. We enjoyed the beach at the condo but also were able to enjoy 5-6 others on the island. You can be anywhere on the island within 30 minutes. This was the "off-season" so we had almost every beach to ourselves. We spent some time at the large, clean, nice pool which we also had to ourselves. The owners and condo hosts shared ideas on what to do and where to visit and eat. We even met a few full-time residents who were very friendly and informative. We would definitely stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leanne H.

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

Perfect spot for family of 4

We visited here in the middle of our week trip to the islands. The condo was accurately described in the listing. We did not take advantage of the kayaks because we were off doing other stuff, but we did swim in the pool and the kids (17f & 19m) hung out with some other youngsters they met on the beach for a bit. My husband spent much of the evenings just sitting on the balcony watching the water - most likely reflecting back to his time he spent at his grandparents' condo when he was a small child. The kids liked having separate beds in the loft that also had a 1/2 bath. Meaning that the four of us weren't always queuing up for one toilet. Having access to a washer was helpful for our trip as we only traveled with carry on luggage. The hostess helped get us settled in and had incredibly useful suggestions on where to eat and visit while we were on the island. My daughter at one point asked if she could meet the hostess because she sounded like such a sweet person. I was grateful for the advice that was offered. I would for sure stay here again. I do hope we get to visit again one day. St. Croix was my favorite island of the three we visited.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Danetta L.

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

Beautiful Condo

The condo is beautiful and well laid out. The view is amazing. I love staying at sugarbeach. The snorkeling is amazing. The owners are amazing and very easy to communicate with. Thank you
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim P.

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

Great location

Love this condo and location. Great stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joel M.

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

Perfect tuck away time

We enjoyed our stay very much. We loved being able to wake up to the water right outside.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Amie H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Decent place but not the best experience

Clean and nice view from 3rd floor condo. Sugar beach was pretty secluded and residents were always friendly and helpful. Location was good and only a short drive to Christiansted. Property owner was quick to respond and address issues. Condo is listed as two bedrooms but most of our trip we couldn’t use the loft. The roof was leaking overtop one of the twin beds so that had to be addressed on night one. It was too hot up there to sleep without AC or fan going constantly. Power cut off multiple times a day. One day it was out for almost 6 hours. We ended up going out more than we intended bc of it. No flashlights or batteries until a few days into the trip. Thankfully we had cell phones with lights and rented a car so we were able to charge our phones. Bedroom fan sounded like it was going to fall out of the ceiling. Property manager said it needed to be removed and reinstalled. While on vacation I want the luxury of electricity. I will be staying at a place with a generator next time.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Russell M., Milwaukee, USA

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

Sugar Beach is a little slice of paradise.

The condo delivered as advertised: Great beach views, calm waters, and living accommodations to support a family of 4. Owners Richard and Megan provided island and VRBO rental information early which helped make our vacation a dream. Any questions and/or concerns were addressed immediately. The residents we met at the pool and beach were friendly. I would suggest renting a car to allow you to travel to both ends of the Island. I look forward to returning to St Croix and staying at Sugar Beach Condo.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

michael h.

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

Nice place to rejuvenate.

Steps away from beautiful beach, convenient to everything and quiet. This is just minutes from Christian stead and sights and dining. Everything is included in the condo you need. Not a fancy place but perfectly functional.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lawrence B.

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

Great condo

My family , including a 13 and 11 year old loved our stay at 313. It was perfect , clean, comfortable, right on the beach , great pool. We hope to come back soon
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra R.

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

Beautiful stay in St. Croix

Gorgeous views, good accommodations with some very minor exceptions. Overall, condo had everything we needed, and hosts were quick to respond to questions before our trip (no issues/questions arise during our stay that required communication). Much appreciated were the available beach towels and boogie boards. Also available, though we did not use, was snorkeling equipment, kayak, and sand toys. We found the mattress to be hard but all other accommodations were very comfortable. Slightly concerning was our inability to lock the sliding doors to the balcony and in the bedroom but we never felt unsafe. Loved sitting on the balcony each night and listening to the waves. Definitely found a car necessary and glad we had one. Beach is fantastic and well maintained. Very minor beach complaint (no fault of owners or condo complex) regarding horse training/racing that occurred twice during our stay, which was worrisome for our 5-year-old who was playing in the surf. Riders appeared local and came down to beach from condo property to the east. The other owners we encountered at the pool (which was great, too!) and on the beach were incredibly friendly and offered helpful advice. Our son loved the complex cats, who were very sweet and sociable. Restaurant at the complex to the west was unfortunately closed during our stay, but we ate at Le Cuisinier, to the west, and had an incredible meal. Overall, a fantastic stay and we’d highly recommend to others!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Donna S.

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

My pre-birthday trip

I truly enjoyed my stay. Wanted to vaca to kick off my birthday month to just sit back and relax and enjoy the beaches. View from patio is more amazing than this pic depicts it. Absolutely had a wonderful time.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Joven R.

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

Nice place to unwind

Love the stay at remtal condo i was able to fish, kayak and swim in the beach with my family without worring about rip currents, The location of sugar beach was over seeing the reef. Which make it convenient no rip tide pulling you out to the sea unlike the rest of the beaches on the island which is open ocean and rocky.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bridget O.

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

Great Spot on Sugar Beach

This was a great place to stay. It wasn't fancy, but it had everything we needed. It was nicely decorated and was a comfortable place. Everything worked well, (the AC needed to put out more cool air,) but all-in-all, this was a great place and I would stay there again. The pool was fabulous, and the beach was so nice and so well taken care of by the complex caretakers. Love the stray complex cat that was there again on this visit!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rachel D.

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

Very nice.

Very clean, easy access and right on the beach as well as a large pool.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sharon K., Napa, CA

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

Retirement trip

We celebrated our official retirement by booking Dick's and Jane's condo for a 2nd time. The oceanfront location and sunrises just can't be beat. There is nowhere else we would consider staying. We never used the A/C this time either, just opened both sliders and propped open the front door. The bathroom has been upgraded, new indoor / outdoor furniture and granite countertops. The kitchen has everything that you could possibly need. We really appreciate that there is a washer & dryer in the condo. It's nice to come home with clean clothes in your luggage. Enjoyed the pool one evening, very refreshing and we were the only people there. We didn't use the kayak or snorkeling gear, but it's nice to know it was there if we chose to. This trip we went to Cramer Park (east side), nice beach with shade trees, calm water, swan with sting rays and turtles. Not a lot of people. We also took the short boat ride to Protestant Cay. Recommend renting chairs and an umbrella there. We ate dinner at Common Cents in Christiansted and had a wonderful, fresh Mahi fish and chips dinner, reasonably priced. Alisha, the property manager was very helpful and prompt to respond. Thank you Dick & Jane, Jim and Sharon
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2023

About the host

Hosted by Megan and Dick Staudt

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Jane and Dick are a retired couple whose permanent home is in Vermont. They spend two months in our Caribbean Paradise to breakup the long Vermont winters. Jane is a former nurse, while Dick has degrees in engineering and education. Together they have owned and managed two racquet and health clubs in Vermont for over 25 years. Dick is a avid University of Michigan sports fan.

Why they chose this property

We chose Sugar Beach for our home away from home because it is sited directly on the beach with the wonderful views from the gallery. There is also a great free-form pool with lots of lounge chairs when you would like a break from the beach. We are within a 10 minute drive or bus ride from down town Christiansted, with its unique 18th century, yellow brick buildings, constructed from the bricks brought over from Denmark as ballast in the sailing ships.

What makes this property unique

Our condo is located on the third floor, but has only three one half flights of stairs, due to the siting of the building. Our big advantage is the wonderful view from high up, so that we occasionally see St. Thomas and Tortolla on a clear day, the cooling sea breeze that is better the higher up one is, and the cathedral ceilings which give a feeling of openess. Because the cooling breezes enter the condo from the gallery, and exit through the sliders in the bed room, we have never had to use the central air conditioning.
We have decided to go organic, and have fitted all of our beds with new organic sheets, and now provide bathroom amenities (shampoo, conditioner, soaps and lotion) with Paya organics, made with organic papaya, sweet orange and lavender.

Languages:

English, German

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