Best location on St Thomas!!!

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Wonderful

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 692.9 sq m

Popular amenities

Dryer
Parking available
Washer
Pool
Kitchen
Barbecue grill

Explore the area

St Thomas

Bolongo Bay
‪1 min walk‬
Sapphire Beach
‪14 min drive‬
Magens Bay Beach
‪21 min drive‬
St. Thomas (SPB-St. Thomas Seaplane Base)
‪17 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

2nd bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Living room

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Attached 2nd bedroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Hall bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Balcony

About this property

Covid update.

St Thomas is opening to tourists June 1 2020.

I have been on island during the shut down and can share restrictions and expectations with you. Call or text me at 404.210.9033 with any questions.

Flights are severely diminished during these times. Please check for flights before booking.

Social distancing is required everywhere. Masks are required. Your temperature will be taken upon arrival.

Our beaches are open. Restaurants and bars are opening with restrictions prior to June 1.

Come and enjoy our favorite island.

Only central ac in the complex. I have just returned from the islands and have installed the first split ac unit in our complex. This is my second home and I spend 6 months of the year here. It is a 2 bedroom 2 bath condominium. It has 3 sliding glass doors to the balcony which overlooks beautiful Bolongo Bay with a view of the mountains to our north. The balcony is shaded after 10am and is where I live. You can feed the sugar birds, watch the iguanas and see our spotted ray in the waters below. The sunrises are spectacular. The kitchen is fully equipped and all of the beds have comfortable pillow topped mattresses. No uncomfortable sofa beds. You can hear the waves from all beds if you leave the doors open which I always do. There are ceiling fans in all rooms. There is ac also but it is not necessary as the southeast trade winds blow right in.
Come, relax, and enjoy.

To See a virtual tour of the Condo please visit http://virtualtours.danpaynphoto.com/WatergateVilla/index.htm

Property manager

Karen Smith

Languages

English

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Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 18

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Smoking allowed on balcony.

Minimum 3 nights stay.

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 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

About the area

St. Thomas

St. Thomas is home to this condo. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Bolongo Bay and Sapphire Beach.

St Thomas

What's nearby

Bolongo Bay - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
Sapphire Beach - 14 min drive - 8.1 km
Secret Harbour Beach - 15 min drive - 7.2 km
Coki Point Beach - 18 min drive - 9.1 km
Magens Bay Beach - 21 min drive - 11.6 km

Getting around

St. Thomas (SPB-St. Thomas Seaplane Base) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

‪The Tap & Still - ‬7 min drive
‪The Smoking Rooster - ‬7 min drive
‪Wendy’s - ‬7 min drive
‪An Hour Late - ‬9 min drive
‪Wendy’s - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Best location on St Thomas!!! have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Best location on St Thomas!!! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Best location on St Thomas!!!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Best location on St Thomas!!!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Best location on St Thomas!!! located?

Situated in St. Thomas, this condo building is steps from Bolongo Bay and within 3 mi (5 km) of Mangrove Lagoon and Bluebeards Beach. Morningstar Beach and Frenchman's Bay are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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Wonderful

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8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Brianna T.

11 March 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Space Great Location

Exactly as the Host listed and more! Clean, spacious for 4 and prime location! Any issues we had the host was quick to fix! The only thing that could have made it better was more clear check in instructions! Overall we will be happy to return to this property!

Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Destiny F.

24 January 2025

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

Wonderful condo

Our stay was amazing, the condo is exactly as it appears on the listing. We highly recommend this listing!!

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary B.

24 July 2024

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

Always nice at Watergate Villas

The location and view are great. Three pools you can walk too. We visited all three and they were good. Looking straight at the Ocean from a large balcony. You can hear the waves. Parking pass was missing. We went to office as soon as it opened and got a pass. Shower pressure good but hot water goes completely off every 30 seconds approximately. Goes from super hot to super cold over and over (safety issue). Reported it but told no fix for that issue. A/C unit in main room not working at arrival but manager reset the fuse box on day three (forgot on day two) and it started to work but weak. Manager is always polite. Split systems needed cleaning/service which may help. We were glad it was trying to cool and with the other 2 A/C's condo was acceptable. We left the windows and patio open first 3 days but this blew over stuff. When we opened the door lightweight items flew out the door. The lower pool has a foot wash which is perfect for cleaning off after visiting the beaches. Owner was fast to respond when contacted through VRBO. Bolongo Bay is not the best swimming beach. We've stayed in this complex twice before and the view and pools are worth it (good value for the $). We always rent a car and visit many of the other beaches. We like this complex for many reasons including good roads and parking. The cleaning person or someone should have a checklist to make sure everything works and is there to include parking pass, light bulbs and deep clean when necessary.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Fernanda P.

9 July 2024

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

Dirty smelly and Old Place

Had a horrible experience in this unit. Family vacation with 2 kids 4 adults The owner descriptions aren’t accurate. The place smells bad, dirty, hair everywhere, ants carrying crumbs around the living room. Bedroom dirty sheets around the bed, there were bugs and some luggage was under the bed already. Kitchen coffemaker dirty and broken, seasonings expired, cups and mugs dirty greasy, forks and spoons rusted. No kitchen soap no garbage bags, microwave rusted and dirty. No soap for the dishwasher. Bathroom stinks no shampoo no soap, Towels smelled like it was used. Blower rusty. Only one toilet paper available for 8 nights ? AC didn’t cool and started to leak after 15 mins. Broom and mop dirty. What It got my attention from this unit was the location and the view. The owner lied about how clean is this place. I Will never rent from her again so do yourself a favor and look for something better and clean than this place. The island has to many Beautiful places to stay with beautiful beaches. This was my 4th time in the Island but this time with my whole Family and this place was very disappointed.

Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alicia F.

24 March 2024

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

Excellent location

Great place to enjoy sunrise & the breeze on the balcony!

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Jeffrey R.

14 March 2024

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

Great family value

Karen is a wonderful hostess, providing everything we needed for an amazing family vacation. Kitchen is big enough for family meals. Washer and dryer in the condo. Plenty of sleep accommodations for everyone to have their own space. Great views from the balcony. Parking lot a little tight but the community is safe. Overall, would definitely stay here again!

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Liz G.

9 March 2024

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

Fabulous!

The condominium was everything I dreamt of, and the views were brilliant!

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

4/10 Poor

Kim F.

29 January 2024

Liked: Check-in

Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

View from condo excellent!

4 adults in their 60’s stayed one month: indoor and balcony furniture very uncomfortable, not conducive for seating, Smoke detectors dead, spare room a/c extremely noisy (owner fixed), shower liner ripped (replaced), broom worn out (replaced), main B/R shower head leaking +++, garbarator leaking ++ ( both fixed), one dish rag, one tee towel only, dishwasher I anchored, bedside light fixture unsafe, toilets in spare room must hold lever down fir toilet to flush or add extra water to bowl, amenities described in ad not available to condo renters, no grocery near, taxis not 7.00 as advertised but 10-14 dollars per person, loud construction in condo next door x 2 weeks of our stay, cleaning upon entry very poor, floors and mats dirty, had to move bed found wrappers and old clothes and lots of dust, tv had many channels initially and then decreased to only a few last two weeks, no internet last day..owner asked us to call service company, two coffee pots both had plates bubbled and rusty, coffee could not keep hot, condo needs to be updated and maintained for everyone especially long term renters comfort! Nice pot set!

Stayed 27 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

lila m.

11 October 2023

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

Beautiful view

We enjoyed the location as we were close to everything. We did rent a car which also made our trip easier. It was a rainy night when we arrived, so we became lost. Karen the owner was very helpful guiding us to the rental location. The view fom the balcony was beautiful. We enjoyed snorkeling at Coki beach. Saw many fish, stingrays and jellyfish. The local food was delicious. We especially liked Bolongo Bay. We will definitely visit the Virgin Islands again.

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary W.

7 May 2023

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

St. Thomas

We enjoyed staying in this condo centrally located between Charlotte Amalie and Red Hook. The owner was great to work with and kind enough to answer all of our questions. We had a wonderful two weeks visiting various beaches on St. Thomas and St. John in addition to some lazy days in Bolongo Bay.

Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Max H.

3 October 2022

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

Bolongo Bay

I've stayed at Karen's property multiple times for work. The balcony is the perfect place to watch the sun rise over Bolongo Bay every morning. It's always a great place to relax after a long day. It's tucked away from the busiest parts of St. Thomas. Stay here.

Stayed 12 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

GIANNA F.

17 August 2022

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

fantastic location

Everything worked perfectly and we had a wonderful stay. We will come back soon!

Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tami F.

14 July 2022

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

Family get a way with adult kids

View was amazing and condo had plenty of space - Mim’s was a gray dinner place on site with great service. Enjoyed the pool as well.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lynn b.

26 June 2022

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

Vacation June 2022

We enjoyed waking up to the sounds of the waves on the ocean. The view was beautiful, easy access, communication with karen was prompt. Only down side is electricity went out 3 times in a 24 hour period, but that happens in St Thomas. Was only off for a couple of hour each time. We would stay there again. We were there for a week and have been twice and both times stayed at Watergate Villas East, a washing machine is a must in the condo! Thanks Karen for sharing your Condo. The Bean Family

Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Keely M., Toronto

5 May 2022

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

Wonderful trip

Everything was just perfect! The view=amazing! The condo was spacious and just what we needed. I would recommend to others looking to relax 😊

Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Patricia B.

19 April 2022

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

The condo was just as great as we expected it to be! The deck and views were awesome!

We would absolutely stay here again and loved every minute! Going to sleep and waking up to the sound of the ocean every day was the best! Karen and her cleaning crew were great! The views off of the great deck were incredible! Thanks Karen!

Stayed 15 nights in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

Alyssa S.

26 January 2022

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

Great Views and location

It’s well stocked and a great place to have as home base for a group wanting to explore the island

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Max H.

20 September 2021

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

Bolongo Bay

This place was incredible! I was working in St. Thomas for almost two weeks and woke up every morning to sit on Karen's balcony overlooking breathtaking Bolongo Bay. Karen was a great host, ready to answer any questions within the hour. Her place felt like a home away from home.

Stayed 11 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Linda R.

20 July 2021

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

Living in Paradise....for a week

Villa was very nice. Everything you need is there. I feel you get so much for your dollar staying in a place like this. Two bedrooms/bathrooms, kitchen, etc. It was centrally located. We enjoyed our stay there very much!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sean C.

14 May 2021

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

Great vacation!

Beautiful property!

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021

8/10 Good

Stacy D.

26 March 2021

Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Check-in

Beautiful place- nice area for family

We had a great time at Bolongo Bay- Host was quick with responses :) We just missed the one email/text where it said which room we were to go to- so we were tired from travel and then hot in the sun for a bit! Place was right on the waterside like the pictures- pool was a ways a way but that was fine with me! ( not right down the steps- but over a couple condos) Mims coconut curry lobster 😀so so good!

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Gabriel R.

3 October 2019

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

thanks

Stayed 60 nights in Aug 2019

About the host

Hosted by Karen Smith

I was born and raised in upstate New York. After graduation from Syracuse University in 1977 I fled to Atlanta, Ga to get out of the snow. After 29 years and a new hobby of racing sailboats St Thomas is a better fit. No more cold, the ocean and some of the best sailing in the world. It is my perfect place.

Why they chose this property

Honestly, I bought the balcony and the condo was free. My dream was to lay in my bed and listen to the ocean. This was the only property that fit that criteria. It is as close to living on a boat as I could get with more space and all the conveniences of home.

What makes this property unique

Fantastic neighbors. Great location. Walk for beach, snorkeling, pool, restaurants and live music.

Languages:

English

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Popular amenities

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Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

2nd bedroom

Living room

2 bathrooms

Attached 2nd bedroom

Hall bathroom

Spaces

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