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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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St. Thomas,, Virgin Islands
  • Place, American Yacht Harbor
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Secret Harbor
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Sapphire Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, St. Thomas (STT-Cyril E. King)
    ‪26 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Red Hook

When you stay at this apartment in St. Thomas, you'll be by the sea, within a 15-minute drive of Bolongo Bay and Magens Bay Beach. .This apartment is 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Sapphire Beach and 7.9 mi (12.7 km) from Trunk Bay.
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What's nearby

  • American Yacht Harbor - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Vessup Bay - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Secret Harbor - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Secret Harbour Beach - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Sapphire Beach - 4 min drive - 1.5 miles

Getting around

  • St. Thomas (SPB-St. Thomas Seaplane Base) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tarpon’s Table - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Duffy's Love Shack - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Sapphire Beach Bar   - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Kween Vee Smoothies - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪The Ritz-Carlton, St. Thomas - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Lion's Gate Getaway- Lush Setting. Check for seasonal discounts

Lions Gate Getaway is a private studio apartment in a lush, tropical setting, humming birds share your 270 degree view of St. John, Tortola and Red Hook Harbor. In just a few minutes you can walk into Red Hook for shopping, dinner, drinks and night life or catch the ferries to St. John and the BVI.

The spacious porch is a perfect way to enjoy your first cup of coffee or to sit back in the evening and watch the colors change over the islands with a cool beverage in your hand as the breeze passes by.

My husband Chris and I have lived on St. Thomas for over 20 years. He came to dive, I came to sail. We met and discovered we both had a love of the water and the Caribbean life style. Chris built this house on the top of the hill, and now we have expanded it to accommodate guests in our apartment that captures the Caribbean life style. We look forward to helping you enjoy your vacation in any way we can. Just ask for local tips on restaurants and activities.

Keywords: Studio Apartment
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned apartment, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and a microwave. There's a private patio. Conveniences include a coffee/tea maker and an iron/ironing board.
This smoke-free apartment features ecotours nearby, snorkeling nearby, and kayaking nearby. Recreational activities include sailing nearby, scuba diving nearby, and parasailing nearby.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

Bedrooms

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • One pet total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 accessible parking space
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Property does not allow children

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets allowed
Welcoming dogs only
1 total pets

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children

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 indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property but there are gas appliances; 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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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

Property is also known as

Lion's Gate Getaway Lush Setting Overlooks St. John Tortola
Lion's Gate Getaway Lush Setting Overlooks St. John Tortola
Lion's Gate Getaway Lush Setting Overlooks St. John Tortola
Lion's Gate Getaway Lush Setting. Check for Seasonal Discounts

Lion's Gate Getaway- Lush Setting. Check for seasonal discounts Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 126 out of 140 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 140 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 140 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 140 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 140 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Max and Chris were the perfect hosts. A superb apartment with all the amenities one could ask for and more.
The view from the deck of the apartment.
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barbara S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and view! Max was welcoming and helpful. Loved the bathroom with the open shower. The outdoor space was great.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thomas L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The hosts were great and had everything ready. The apartment met our expectations as advertised. Fantastic location on the island!
View straight out from property overlooking Red Hook
View out to the East
View out to the west
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Derrick w.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Max was a great host! The apartment was perfect for my wife and I. We were able to come and go easily and had great access to Red Hook. Max is easy to communicate with. The listing was very accurate. Plus we got to hang out with Loui
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

William A.

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

Lovely spot!

Great place to stay in Red Hook! Much more private than many other spots. Highly recommend a vehicle with 4wd as the hill is steep.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

SavvaM

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

Phenomenal views, great location, caring hosts!

Maxine and Chris are kind and caring hosts, we had an incredible time!
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Charles A.

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

Beautiful location

This place was absolutely perfect, I travel a lot and enjoyed this more than 90 percent of the places I have stayed
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Aisha H.

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

Great place!

Awesome location, authentic vibes, very friendly and accommodating host. Walk down the hill and go to many of the bars/restaurant that line the water. I walked down the hill to get breakfast and coffee many times during my stay. Just be prepared for the uphill walk on the way back! Red hook is an excellent location to stay as many great attractions are near by.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mackenzie G.

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

Perfect little getaway

Max was wonderfully communicative and very helpful during our whole stay. I would recommend to anyone looking for a getaway in Redhook to this property.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S.

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

Exploratory getaway

Everything was as expected and the view as beautiful as we had hoped. Maxine and Chris were wonderful and we took a major liking to Louie as did he to my spouse. Location is fantastic. Quiet. Walk to stores / caost / ferry. Overall very happy with our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Logan F.

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

10/10

Incredible experience. Maxine and Chris were amazing hosts. Perfect location. Perfect views. Would recommend to anyone.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christina M.

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

Great place to stay

We loved our time at Lions Gate! Its quiet and peaceful and had just what we needed. We didnt expect beach chairs, beach towels (we brought our own), and a cooler, but and they all came in handy! Max and Chris were great hosts and we look forward to staying again in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Crystal G.

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

GORGEOUS VIEW - Perfect size

Gorgeous view- worth every penny. Great value.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

WILLIAM

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The view was incredible. The lush tropical foliage and atmosphere was magical. Maxine, Chris and Louie are very sweet people. The gorgeous property had everything we needed inside and out. Including the adventure of the driveway. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nancy F.

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

Lovely Stay Overlooking Quaint Bustling Red Hook

Great patio setting overlooking Red Hook. We could see a lot of the bay area, which made it a great setting for coffee, tea, or cocktail. Could see the comings and goings of the ferry's going over to St. John’s. Easy drive to lots of beaches. Our favorite was Lindquist. Max and Chris were super nice and helpful. Lots of water toys for our enjoyment.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joe & Sandy M.

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

Great location and sunrises and outdoor space!

My husband and I really enjoyed Lion’s Gate Getaway for all the reasons above. Can’t stress enough how great the outdoor space is. We also enjoyed the visits from Louis the dog and the tips from Chris and Max.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

shane E.

Great Location!

Max and Chris are awesome. I will be here next time!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah D.

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

Best stay with best hosts

Staying with Max was amazing! The apartment has the most beautiful views, it's cozy, and Max and Chris were so helpful and hopsitable. It was the perfect size for two people and we loved hanging out on the patio to watch the sun set and boats come in. It's so close to everything in Red Hook as well which makes going out at night very nice. I highly recommend staying here!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gracie T.

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

Cozy stay, great hosts

This place seemed more "authentic" than the other resort-style properties we looked at, and we're so glad we went with it! The view was wonderful and Maxine and Chris were great hosts with local insights. It was great to be walking distance to Red Hook, but keep in mind the road leading there is very steep, so would only consider it truly "walkable" if you're fairly athletic.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024
Archival

8/10 Good

Michael T.

Charming, steep incline, but what a view!

Charming decor on a steep incline with priceless views. Definitely want a rental for the full experience!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2017
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cade F.

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

Good stay and even better host

I stayed in the apartment for 14 days while taking some captains classes in St Thomas. During my stay, Maxine and Chris were very hospitable. They invited me for dinner a few times, and we shared many interesting stories. I would highly recommend staying here.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

woody r.

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

Spur of the moment

I had a very relaxed enjoyable time property was just as advertised definitely coming back
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Stephanie W.

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

Beautiful views

The little apartment on the side of the hill was just perfect for us. The drive is steep and a little scary but worth it. The parking was a little stressful. There’s not much room to turn around but we made it lol. If you get the chance talk with the owner he’s a delight. Overall we really enjoyed our getaway and would definitely return.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Archival

8/10 Good

Jacqueline L.

An ideal place to get rejuvenated.

Ideal location close to restaurants, stores, beaches and St. John. Beautiful and cozy environment with a lovely views of the harbor St Thomas and St John. I was able to get some needed exercise when I chose to walk up and down the hill from the property. Chris and Max were charming and helpful.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2017
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephen T.

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

Top Rated

A quiet and restful retreat, ideal for a stay in Red Hook. Maxine and Chris were generous and considerate hosts; the apartment was well appointed; and the views from the covered porch exceptional—well worth the steep walk up the hill. We plan to return next year, and absolutely recommend the whole experience to others.
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2024