Ocean's Edge Luxury 'Kathryn's Joy' Oceanfront Condo \/ FEMA welcomed
About this condo rental
Situated in St. Croix, this attractive condo for £186 per night is a great option for your next trip. Come relax on the ocean in our 900 Sq Ft property, Without the confines of a boat!! We are Centrally located on the North side of the Island, a ten minute drive to downtown historic Christiansted ! Soothe your soul to the sound of waves splashing just two yards from your spacious and comfortable large private patio. Panoramic ocean views from every room !! Watch the kite surfers navigate the turquoise waters in front, or just enjoy the sunshine, African trade winds and serene views. You may even see a whale jump ! Pass through a locked gate to Pelican Cove Beach to swim, or snorkel along the reef and eat out at one of the neighboring restaurants. There is also a large lovely maintained pool on our private property! The supermarket is five minutes by car or taxi so you can cook and enjoy meals and cocktails at your leisure, in the privacy of your seaside getaway. There are two flat screen TV's and complementary WiFi for your comfort and convenience ! We also provide support and information to those who wish to explore & experience a wide range of activities, some of which include: world class diving, paddle boarding, snorkeling, duty free shopping, Botanical Gardens, hiking the rainforest, skydiving, horseback riding on the ocean, kite surfing, para-sailing or visiting Point Udall the Eastern most point of the United States. St Croix offers everything from super casual dining at funky beach destinations to elegant dining downtown !!! We are located directly on the water in the line of the Trade Winds which are a joy to take advantage of.
Amenities
Pool
Air conditioner
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony / Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Map of St. Croix
Reviews
4.9/5.0
Outstanding(83 Reviews)
10.0
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay ay Kathryn's Joy. It is in a fantastic location right on the ocean, and only a few minutes drive from Christiansted. There is great snorkeling just a few steps down the beach in front of the Palms Resort. The rental is comfortable and well stocked with everything you need for your stay. There were even many beach towels, chairs, flotation devices and beach toys provided. The property manager Joe was very attentive and helpful. Thank you for a wonderful stay!
5.0
I gave Kathyrn's Joy 5 star because it was earned. The view, the convenience, the beach, the owner and Gerard the mgr are great.
The minute you open the door you will be looking out over beautiful Caribbean blue water 180 degrees. The condo is in a gated complex directly at the oceans edge. KJ offers everything you need or could want. The homey feel of a beachfront cottage, fully equipped kitchen, 2 comfortable king bedrooms with baths and a living room all oceanfront. Beaches one both sides of the condo are great for walking and swimming.
Convenience: you are within 2 miles of Christiansted and less than 2 miles from FoodTown. A 5 minute walk on the beautiful beach to The Palms where they offer full restaurant all day plus a full bar. Dining right on the beach. They also have night entertainment. We were able to see the Moko Jumbie group. Amazing skilled and talented stilt dancing group with a full narrated history of the art. Bring a good book you will find the sounds of the ocean, the stingray visits and the breezes on your lanai hard to leave.
5.0
Out stay was amazing the property was just as it was pictured. We live being among the local people. The local food was amazing. We would definitely visit again.
5.0
The condo and location were absolutely perfect for my husband and son for the week. We had everything we needed and more. The space was comfortable and clean and the host couldn't have been more helpful and accommodating. The directions to the condo provided were spot-on. We tried to use GPS at first and ended up being a bit frustrated, so just follow the written directions provided. Check-in was super easy and communication throughout our stay was great. This location is close to everything we wanted to do and we hope to make this our home-away-from-home when we visit as well and we're looking forward to another stay in the future!
4.0
We thoroughly enjoyed sitting on the patio enjoying the sounds of the waves, the sunrise and view. Beds were very comfortable, some hot water issues and some appliances could use updating. Overall the house was clean, well decorated and enjoyable.
5.0
We had a fabulous time as a family in this little slice of heaven! Sitting on the patio listening to the ocean in the mornings and evening was perfect! Would absolutely return!
5.0
The condo had everything you needed for beach trips which was extremely helpful! The owner was attentive once we arrived. They also gave lots of info prior to our arrival. Hanna Schindley
4.0
Great view of the ocean. Found sea glass on the side beach each night. Nice pool area.
5.0
Clearly has charm and love from the owners
5.0
It was great stay!
5.0
Great central location on the north shore. Wonderful breezes with Crashing waves. Couldn't have asked for a better place for our first visit to the island. We didn't spend much time there because we were out and about, but it was a perfect home base. Awesome communication from Joe.
5.0
Our first time in a condo just feet from the sea. Great location being close to Christiansted, and convenient parking with secure access to the complex. We had a great, comfortable stay, and even came upon a large turtle laying eggs just a block down the beach. Joe was very responsive to any questions.
Hope to return someday soon.
5.0
We had a wonderful stay! Perfect location and wonderful view! The host was very accommodating and responsive. Highly recommend.
5.0
Perfect
Location and amenities were perfect. Can’t wait to book again!!
5.0
The ocean view was fabulous.
Great trip.
5.0
Pure Joy
We loved our stay at Kathryn’s Joy! The only problem we had was that we loved the back patio so much, we never wanted to leave! The location of this condo was perfect-10 minute drive to Christiansted. You can easily get anywhere within 10-30 minutes! The master bedroom was great to stay in. The entire place is adorable and really has everything you need. I continue to look at my pics from the back patio-stunning. It’s private and just perfect. Thanks for a great stay!
5.0
Awesome
This place us great with a great view can't wait to come back
5.0
PERFECT STAY
We had a marvelous time staying at Kathryn’s Joy. (KJ). KJ was in perfect location, we could be on west or east side of the island in no time. Beautiful views of the ocean from KJ. We would definitely want to come back to KJ!!
5.0
This property came as advertised. It is spotless; nicely appointed and well provisioned. It's a waterfront condo that is centrally located for whatever activities you want to pursue in St. Croix.
The owner is attentive and responsive without being obtrusive.
I have rented places all through the Caribbean and South America and I highly recommend this this property for a quiet getaway in the Virgin Islands.
5.0
Cruzan Escape
This property came as advertised. It is spotless; nicely appointed and well provisioned. It's a waterfront condo that is centrally located for whatever activities you want to pursue in St. Croix.
The owner is attentive and responsive without being obtrusive.
I have rented places all through the Caribbean and South America and I highly recommend this this property for a quiet getaway in the Virgin Islands.
4.0
Had a great time with my family here and the sunrises are breathtaking. The owner was very responsive and accommodating.
5.0
We really appreciated the quick responses from our host when we had questions. Their directions were thorough. The place has a beautiful view and we felt very safe in the complex. We would stay here again and recommend.
5.0
Loved this place
This place was absolutely breathtaking! We loved everything about it. The host was very polite and welcoming! Will definitely be coming to the island and would love to stay here again! Thanks again!
4.0
Gorgeous Sunrises
Had a great time with my family here and the sunrises are breathtaking. The owner was very responsive and accommodating.
5.0
Beautiful view
We really appreciated the quick responses from our host when we had questions. Their directions were thorough. The place has a beautiful view and we felt very safe in the complex. We would stay here again and recommend.
5.0
Great location
The location is beautiful. We never used AC as the winds made everything comfortable. Condo was exactly as stated. Wonderful vacation!
5.0
Christiansted
We enjoyed our stay at the condo on the water. Will enjoy coming back someday.
5.0
The ocean view from this property is perfect! We spent many afternoons and evenings playing games outside. After getting a few groceries from the FoodMart, we used the kitchen which had everything we needed to make coffee, toast, and eggs for breakfast. The Palms was a very short 5 minute walk down the beach--we dined there for lunch and dinner a few times. And, they have music every night which was fun. We saw some fire dancers one night and did some latin dancing another night. There is a nice pool on site for relaxing. This property has two bedrooms and two bathrooms which worked perfectly for our two couples. The master bedroom had an air conditioner unit that worked well. The living room air conditioner didn't cool as well, but we ran the fans which helped. It was great having two bathrooms! The showers were very nice with plenty of warm water. We did the catamaran tour with Big Beard's which was a fun snorkel trip. We had a rental car, so were able to tour the town of Christiansted. Our favorite restaurants were Rum Runners (great mahi and drinks were awesome!) and also Hamilton's (an upscale restaurant with an amazing chef). We enjoyed St. Croix very much--perfect weather! And, the ocean sounds and views from this property are great!
5.0
Birthday vacation
The property and location were great. It was clean and well kept. The owner got back to me right away when I called him. We absolutely enjoyed our stay. Wish we could have stayed longer.
5.0
Great beachfront Condo
Great rental experience. Owner was very prompt in any communications. The condo was clean and ready and looked just as advertised. Really great views from porch. Would definitely stay here again. Great overall experience and centrally located in the island.
4.0
Despite a few glitches, the property met our needs. It was comfortable, the kitchen small but adequate. It would have been nice if the main air conditioner worked, especially for the couple in the 2nd bedroom at nite as this bedroom is in the back of the condo and not accessible to the wind from the front of the condo. But definitely appreciated the use of Kathryn’s Joy. The owners were helpful as well. The pool was cool but clean and refreshing.
5.0
Ocean Views!
The ocean view from this property is perfect! We spent many afternoons and evenings playing games outside. After getting a few groceries from the FoodMart, we used the kitchen which had everything we needed to make coffee, toast, and eggs for breakfast. The Palms was a very short 5 minute walk down the beach--we dined there for lunch and dinner a few times. And, they have music every night which was fun. We saw some fire dancers one night and did some latin dancing another night. There is a nice pool on site for relaxing. This property has two bedrooms and two bathrooms which worked perfectly for our two couples. The master bedroom had an air conditioner unit that worked well. The living room air conditioner didn't cool as well, but we ran the fans which helped. It was great having two bathrooms! The showers were very nice with plenty of warm water. We did the catamaran tour with Big Beard's which was a fun snorkel trip. We had a rental car, so were able to tour the town of Christiansted. Our favorite restaurants were Rum Runners (great mahi and drinks were awesome!) and also Hamilton's (an upscale restaurant with an amazing chef). We enjoyed St. Croix very much--perfect weather! And, the ocean sounds and views from this property are great!
4.0
View. Magnificent.
Despite a few glitches, the property met our needs. It was comfortable, the kitchen small but adequate. It would have been nice if the main air conditioner worked, especially for the couple in the 2nd bedroom at nite as this bedroom is in the back of the condo and not accessible to the wind from the front of the condo. But definitely appreciated the use of Kathryn’s Joy. The owners were helpful as well. The pool was cool but clean and refreshing.
4.0
Beautiful view!
This is a lovely condo literally steps from the waterfront with a spectacular view. The patio is great for relaxing, but it was quite windy and wet out there most of the time. The breeze is great for keeping cool inside without using the A/C. The water here was too rough for snorkeling or swimming, but there are plenty of other beaches nearby to drive to for calmer water. It was very quiet and we felt very safe here. It was nice to have a grocery store and several restaurants nearby. Overall we had a great relaxing week and really enjoyed our time here.
5.0
Cruzan Princesse
The property was built in the 1960s and is well maintained. The highlight of the condo is its location directly facing and close to the ocean. The patio has lots of comfortable furniture to enjoy your island rum cocktails and watch the waves come in. We had a wonderful time and would go back in a heartbeat!
3.0
Great View & Quiet Neighborhood - NEEDS cleaned, maintenance & exterminator
I'll start with the positives- the VIEW IS INCREDIBLE. You can't get any closer & great views from the living room & master bedroom. The island is great - mountains & Beaches.
The locals are friendly too. Had to contact host & they were responsive but issues not corrected - broken window/screen, BUGS.
Negatives-
When we arrived after traveling all day the instructions given were not correct. The gate code to get into the complex was incorrect (another tenant let us in) & then there was no lock box on the condo as instructed. (Couldn't even find the condo due to construction & no numbers on unit) After 15 minutes the host did call me but it was 15 minutes of PURE fear that we had been scammed.
Then there was the tiny bugs that were crawling all over the kitchen counters (Not ants ) then I noticed them in the bathrooms, etc. They were everywhere. The host recommended using the spray under sink & said it was part of the island charm. I spoke to a neighbor & they said they didn't have these bugs (I showed them picture) & they said an exterminator needed to be called. (So we put everything in the frig so we didn't have bugs getting into the food) We took extra precaution when we came home so we didn't bring them home.
The floors needed a GOOD vacuum. There was hair, dirt, etc
Then there was the broken window & screen in bathroom. It was facing the walkway so anyone could peep in while you were taking a shower. AND anything could crawl in the window. The broken window also let in the heat so it was hard to keep the unit cooled down (they had 2 floor units to keep condo cool not a regular air conditioner).
Also during the day they were working on adjoining condo so it would be noisy (Saw in another review it's been going on since July)
I loved St Croix island & tried to not let the disappointed of the condo ruin our trip. AGAIN the view & the patio were my favorite but the feeling of bugs & dirty floors really were upsetting.
We'll be back to US Virgin Islands but not to this condo. We've always had AMAZING luck with VRBO's but this was definitely the most disappointing.
5.0
Amazing location and view!
We absolutely loved Joe and Mitchi's home! The location was perfect - right on the ocean for beautiful sunrises, views, and relaxing waves. We walked to the Palms restaurant for dinner, shows and music - don't miss the Wednesday night fire dancers and Moko Jumbies! Everything was a short drive from this location - perfect! We had an amazing week and would definitely stay here again - we will be back! Thanks, Joe and Mitchi!
5.0
Nice Condo with Great Views!
This condo is well appointed with lovely decor and central location. The baths are updated and well done! The views are spectacular and the pool area was pristine with beach access. The property manager and host were responsive and accessible. Unfortunately, there was some property maintenance in process during our visit which was quite noisy and made relaxing at the condo during the day unattainable. In addition, there was a rain storm during our stay which caused a small flooding issue in the living area of the unit. Overall, this is a lovely, recently updated, comfortable condo with quality finishes that I would recommend to others once the building repairs are completed. Many thanks to the owner and property manager for their prompt attention to the issues we encountered during our stay. We LOVE St. Croix!
5.0
This is right on the water! We found everything to be as expected. It was even more beautiful in person! Parking is tight in a jeep, but we figured out if you back into the assigned parking spot it is much easier than backing out to leave. Neighbors were quiet and rarely seen. Due to the time of the year, the only 2-3 weeks that the current brings seaweed and sand to replenish the shore on a current from Africa, the wind and waves were loud and forceful most days. We were still able to enjoy the views from both inside and outside on the patio. We utilized the pool most nights, which is surrounded by comfortable lounge chairs and beautiful, tall palm trees. There was an active turtles nest at the condo's beach! although we couldn't tell where it was. There were a few ants on kitchen counter and bathroom, which was a minor issue. We just kept food sealed, and on the opposite counter or in the refrigerator. kitchen has an eclectic supply of everything we needed to cook, portable air conditioners and isolating fans kept the unit cool and we slept well. We had the wrong gate code, and weren't sure which door was the one to our condo when we arrived The owner and property manager were fairly quick to respond. We actually got the code from another resident to enter the complex. We would stay here again. It is a lovely place to relax.
5.0
The condo has just about everything you’d need for your stay. It was a gorgeous view and sitting on the patio to relax and read was great. The owner was easy to reach and very responsive.
FAQs
How much does this condo cost compared to others in St. Croix?
The average price for a rental in St. Croix is £161 per night. This rental is £25 above the average.
Is parking included with this condo?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Ocean's Edge Luxury 'Kathryn's Joy' Oceanfront Condo \/ FEMA welcomed. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this condo?
Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Ocean's Edge Luxury 'Kathryn's Joy' Oceanfront Condo \/ FEMA welcomed. Enjoy the water!
Is Ocean's Edge Luxury 'Kathryn's Joy' Oceanfront Condo \/ FEMA welcomed pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this condo is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Ocean's Edge Luxury 'Kathryn's Joy' Oceanfront Condo \/ FEMA welcomed?
We found 9 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, and parking.
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