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Beach nearby
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Outdoor dining
Smart TV, books
Property grounds

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 62100 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor Space

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CHRISTIANSTED, St. Croix Island
  • Place, Carribbean Cinemas St Croix
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, St. Croix Government House
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, Sugar Beach
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Airport, Christiansted (STX-Henry E. Rohlsen)
    ‪23 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Christiansted

Located in Christiansted, this vacation home is in a rural location, within a 15-minute drive of Carribbean Cinemas St Croix and Christiansted National Historic Site. .This vacation home is 4.2 mi (6.7 km) from Little Princess Estate and 4.2 mi (6.8 km) from Sugar Beach.
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What's nearby

  • Carribbean Cinemas St Croix - 10 min drive - 4.2 miles
  • Holy Cross Catholic Church - 12 min drive - 3.7 miles
  • St. Croix Government House - 12 min drive - 3.9 miles
  • Christiansted National Historic Site - 12 min drive - 3.9 miles
  • Sugar Beach - 13 min drive - 3.9 miles

Getting around

  • Christiansted (SSB-St. Croix Seaplane Base) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wendy’s - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Rossie's Bar And Restaurant - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Rouge Café - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Ace Roti Shop - ‬11 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Cruzan Classic - a Tropical Retreat on St. Croix’s tranquil South Shore

Our house is a classic "Cruzan" style home on St. Croix's rural South Shore. The house is 3 bedrooms and 3 baths with a spacious, modern kitchen, living area, and a breezy gallery-style porch with ocean views. Sunrise here is a magical experience, one you will never forget. The perfect spot for morning coffee, lazy afternoons, sunset cocktails, and conversations long into the evening.
Surrounded by beautiful pasture land, the property is peaceful, yet an easy 10-minute drive to the shops and restaurants of historic Christiansted. Beaches, grocery stores, and St. Croix airport are also just minutes away. Centrally located on St. Croix, this is an ideal spot from which you can easily head east or west, minimizing travel time as you enjoy the many beautiful beaches and historic sites of our American paradise.

We’ve chosen to keep the property as close to natural Caribbean life as possible, cooling the house with ceiling fans rather than air conditioning. Enjoy the comforts of modern life while you experience life at nature’s pace. Simple elegance in a soothing natural environment provides an authentic Caribbean experience.
Make yourself comfortable in this vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a Smart television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker, and housekeeping is provided on request.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Outdoor shower
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Unit size: 2,100 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk hours vary at this property
Guests must contact the property for check-in information
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

Please Conserve Water. All water for the house is supplied by rainwater collected in the cistern and then triple filtered.
Loss of the remote control for the gate will result in a fee of $100.
No additional overnight guests are allowed.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

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
Onsite 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 there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

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Cruzan Classic - a Tropical Retreat on St. Croix’s tranquil South Shore Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 23 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 23 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 23 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 23 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 23 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Val M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Hosts Barbara and Mike were always available to answer questions or to see to our needs. Mike was at the rental house when we arrived, showing us around and explaining how things worked. Every room was clean and appealing, with comfortable furniture and beds. The kitchen was especially well stocked and incredibly organized, which was a treat for the cooks in our group. Except for some street noise (which, if an issue for anyone, was easily blocked by closing windows), the location was serene and peaceful, with the air of an art park, given the placement of Mike's metal sculptures. Adjoining the property is a farm, so sometimes the goats came to visit and we could hear horses and a rooster in the far distance. The view of the water in the distance made relaxing on the gallery/porch especially nice. Our hosts discouraged us from walking the path to the beach (that advice may change in future), but we did drive the short 5 minutes to Hay Penny Beach, which was lovely and the opposite of crowded.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Eileen D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing Hosts, great location, great view!

The host was right, this location was easy to get to almost anywhere on the island. The host also was very helpful in recommending places to go, to eat and activities that were happening only that week while we were there. The house was spacious, well equipped, clean and we felt like we were on our own retreat while there, but could be in town or to go most any locatios in minutes if we wanted to be around people and sights. The host provided information, maps, etc. at the house to look through at our leisure too.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denise H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Natural Paradise

My family had the most amazing experiences in St Croix with this beautiful home being the best home-base we could ask for. We along with our boys (12 and 15) love nature and are always on the go. This home's central location allowed us easy access to all parts of the island while being a secluded oasis. The house itself was spotlessly clean and well appointed. With three full bathrooms, plus an outside shower, three bedrooms, an open living room/kitchen, and 6 acres of property there was plenty of space to move about. Each morning, we were up with the sun to enjoy the sunrise from the porch. There is no better way to greet the day! Every day we took the .75 mile hike at least once to the pristine and stunningly beautiful beach. The sea here has a soft sandy bottom without rocks or urchins and is perfect to play and relax in. It was rare to even see another person at this beach. Paradise! The water and ice inside the home is triple filtered and we found it excellent for drinking with no need for bottled water. The home was well-cooled by tropical breezes as well as ceiling fans. There were a couple of pedestal fans also available if needed. We each only brought a backpack for clothes and were able to do laundry here and used the clothesline to dry them (there is an available dryer if needed). We found all of the kitchen items in excellent condition and everything we could have wanted or needed there was available. Wonderful!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bret H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect location!

Our family stayed in St. Croix for a week and we loved staying at this home! It was an authentic Caribbean experience and the location was amazing. Barbara, the host was extremely accommodating, and was easy to contact with quick responses. She gave great recommendations on how to navigate the island, where to eat, and what to do. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

jack m., sevierville tn usa

Liked: Cleanliness

Hard to get off that veranda!

Green pastures, deep blue seas with breaking swells, and a big blue sky. Occasional big ships sailing slowly by. Kingbirds playing and chattering. The only other sound, sheep bleating in the distance. You can hear cars on the road 50 yards behind the house but it’s easy to disregard. I’m telling you, if you’re not careful you’ll forget about touring, visiting, experiencing st Croix and only wish to sit hypnotized by the peacefulness. The house is fine, well maintained with a nicely stocked pantry. Everything works, especially notable since the owner has manufactured many of the metal features— door stops, towel racks, countertops and the massive front gate. Nice grounds including a secret path to the beach. Even with the unmatched privacy it’s mid-island location makes it easy to get anywhere especially stores, trash disposal and beaches. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nic G.

Liked: Cleanliness

You should stay here!

The Diamond House was AMAZING! If you’re looking for a place a bit outside of the touristy resort areas - this may the place for you! Centrally located -it was easy to get to downtown Christiansted, Fredricksted, Carambola or even the east side of the island. The location is quiet, relaxing and serene. The views from this house are wonderful and the private path down to the nearby beach was convenient and opens to a beautiful and nearly unused section of beach front. It almost feels like your own private beach! If you are looking for the perfect spot away from the noise and party atmosphere of the touristy areas - this is definitely a place worth checking out. The hosts Barb and Mike were amazing to work with! Their knowledge of the island, the people, customs and places to see and eat at were invaluable! Getting a more local opinion is a great way to find the hidden gems on the island. They are super friendly, accommodating and actually live nearby in case you need any assistance. Great experience! I highly recommend!
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Colby M., Hines

Liked: Cleanliness

Simply Amazing!

Our family trip to St Croix was wonderful this tropical retreat was outstanding! We did extensive research into booking a large home that could accommodate my family (wife and two older teens) as well as extended family who would be spending the holidays with us. We wanted a place with enough space where we could have space when needed and also primary gathering areas to enjoy each other’s company. This home and property were perfect. We wanted to enjoy the island but also have an oasis away from the hustle and bustle. The home was perfectly located for us with short drives (10-20 min) into Frederiksted and Christiansted. Additionally, the home is located just a short 10 min drive from the primary shopping center area which made it very convenient to purchase groceries and other items. The home itself is in wonderful condition and provides the quintessential Caribbean experience! The pictures of the back porch overlooking an open farm landscape with the sea in the background simply do not do justice to how wonderful your own private sanctuary will be! We spent both sunrises and sunsets on the porch and very much hope one day to return! The hosts (Mike & Barbara) are fantastic people and very pleasant to work with. Everything works in the home and we did not want for anything regarding kitchen, bathroom, or facilities while we were there. This is a remarkable property on a must-visit Caribbean island! Thank you for sharing your home with us!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jessica M., Tewksbury, NJ

Liked: Cleanliness

Special house on a special island

Words will not come close to describing how much I loved staying at Barbara and Mike's gorgeous Cruzian home. This place is lovely with comfortable furniture and decor, and an expansive kitchen equipped with everything you need to serve all of the meals. We cooked or grilled most of our meals daily. The star of the property is the large porch which expands the entire length of the home overlooking the peaceful neighboring pastures and the Caribbean sea about a half mile away. The "secret" beach (Watch Ho - a quick walk through the pasture) was visited almost daily, sometimes twice daily, by our group, and felt like your own private beach since it was so remote. We absolutely loved the location of the home-you are really tucked away in a very quiet part of the island, and with your own beautiful view and beach, however it is super close to everything we wanted to check out. We never drove more than 30 minutes in either direction. Frederiksted was 30 minutes west, the east end is 30 minutes east-we even visited Point Udall, farthest east on the island, for sunrise one morning. Going to "town" aka Christiansted was maybe 12 minutes away, though we may have spend just as much time looking for parking as getting there! The nearest grocery store is about 5-7 minutes down the road, and probably had a better selection and prices than my local grocery store back home. You must have your own rental car if you want to explore the island, which of course you do! Driving on the left was not a problem for us and even navigating the narrow streets in town or the twisty windy roads on the northwest side of the island did not prove an issue. This island is a very, very special place and I felt it almost immediately upon arrive. Our very first night on island I knew for sure I needed to come back and would most definitely rent the Walsh house again given the chance. Barbara and Mike are lovely folks and took time out of their life get to know us a little in addition to offering their gorgeous home for rent. They are really emblematic of the Cruzian way of life and encouraged me to learn about and explore the island. Many many thanks to the Walshes. I can't wait to plan my next trip.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Veronika S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing house , spacious with a spectacular view

This was the perfect retreat , beautiful interior , great kitchen and the best view on the porch for evening pina coladas ! Barbara is the nicest host , everything was so easy -we will definitely return soon !
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Colleen M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing house with natural ocean view

We extremely enjoyed our stay! This was the first time we had used VRBO and were uncertain how this would work. Barbara and Mike were great hosts who sent us personal directions to help us and met us at the house. They walked us through everything and even gave some great trip ideas. The house was better than the pictures in the listing, which were amazing to begin with! The property was amazing and waking up in the mornings and having coffee on the porch and watching the water was ideal for relaxing. The house came equipped with everything you would need, even beach chairs and towels. We were 30min from anywhere on the island, and only 15 min from Christensted. We would highly recommend this house to anyone looking for a quiet stay in St Croix.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Brendan F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful, clean, well stocked and tranquil

We felt at home from the moment we arrived! Barbara and Mike were about the coolest couple ever and we really enjoyed meeting them upon arrival. Our flight was delayed by a night and they were very accommodating. Left us some snacks and showed us around the property. The place is absolutely the most pleasant stay ever. Temps in the house were always perfect, the view is jaw dropping, the kitchen is fully stocked, clean and totally organized. Anytime I’d say “i need scissors” or anything, I’d open the drawer it should be in, and voila! There it would be! Morning coffee on that porch is like you died and went to heaven... One thing I wanted to mention is the AMAZIN trail from their home to the beach through a beautiful pasture. We ended up doing the hike daily and absolutely LOVED it. Especially at sunset and then walking on the beautiful quiet beach. They had many great pieces of advice and the book was super helpful. The resorts on the beach are pricey and kind of beaten by the elements... Here you get privacy, peace and a nice central spot to get around the island. You really can’t go wrong here.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Eric B., Valrico, Florida, USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful property and location

Property is well taken care of, all you need is available. Quiet, privacy, nice views and breezy. Friendly owners and very helpful. Loved the place!
Stayed 21 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Fred K.

Outstanding

The perfect place to relax and enjoy the natural beauty of St Croix. Quiet, serene and away from the common tourist attractions. . The house and grounds have everything to make one comfortable. It’s like our home away from home.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2018

10/10 Excellent

Sabrina N.

Beautiful

Wonderful home and cottage with the sea breeze that accommodates multiple families at one time. Mike and Barbara were wonderful hosts and even when our flight was changed to the next day after we had been at the airport for hours she allowed us to stay an extra night and even offered to pick us up!
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2016

10/10 Excellent

Christine S., Lexington, USA

Gorgeous view from the breezy porch, lovely peaceful house, amazing hosts

We loved staying at Barb & Mike's place - a gem on the south side of the island, overlooking an old sugar mill, fields of horses, and the sea. Furnished with Danish modern pieces, beautiful art, and Mike's metal works, it was fun to get to know the owners through their house, and then to get to know them as well! We definitely recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2016