great snorkeling\/relaxing@Gentle Winds - 3 BR \/ 3 BA condo w\/loft
About this condo rental
Nestled in St. Croix, this attractive condo for R 6,428 per night is a fantastic option for your next trip. Spacious and open, this three bedroom, three bath condo is just steps from the beautiful palm lined sandy beach at Gentle Winds. Comfortably furnished with new comfy sofa and club chairs and modern dining area, the open floor plan is perfect for large families. The fully equipped kitchen opens out into the living room. Two bedrooms are on the main level, one with king bed and the other with two twin beds which can be converted to a king bed if desired. Two full baths complete the downstairs layout. Upstairs you’ll find the master bedroom with king bed, private ocean view patio, and en-suite bath. The cozy loft has queen bed and its own large patio. The blue waters of the Caribbean beckon from the living room or screened porch beyond. The many amenities of Gentle Winds are yours to choose from: relax on the sandy beach, swim in the large free-form pool, or lunch at the Beach Shack. For those seeking more active diversions, there’s basketball, tennis, or golf on the four holes at Gentle Winds. Gentle Winds is a popular and spectacular condominium community located on the North Shore of St. Croix. Entering the private, 40+ acre estate via a winding, palm-tree-lined drive, one is surrounded with lush tropical landscaping. The villas, located adjacent to the protected sanctuary of Salt River, are surrounded by the Caribbean Sea and the mountains of St. Croix's North Shore. Considered luxurious and exclusive, Gentle Winds is situated on one of the island’s most beautiful beaches and is private yet convenient to all island locations. Each unit is privately owned, well maintained and provides a tranquil view of the grounds and ever-changing sea beyond.
Amenities
Pool
Air conditioner
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony / Patio
Dishwasher
Hot Tub / Spa
TV
Garden
Family friendly
Map of St. Croix
Reviews
4.8/5.0
Outstanding(42 Reviews)
5.0
This was absolutely perfect!
5.0
Wonderful slice of paradise, great location, beautiful beach!
5.0
Very clean place with nice views on the balcony.
5.0
The property was perfect! The beach and pool were perfect. We also really enjoyed the Sunny Beach Shack the food and drinks were great. There was a little mishap with the cleaning when we checked in, the property manager responded very fast and solved the problem very quickly and the rest of our stay was perfect. We will definitely be back again.
5.0
Delightful
5.0
Love Gentle Winds: property, beach, Sunny Shack!!! All of it!! Hard to beat the location & value. Had a wonderful week!!
5.0
Spacious, well equipped condo! We had everything we needed! It was so easy to get anywhere on the island from this complex. We loved the beach, the pool and the food at the Tiki bar was excellent. I highly recommend this unit!
5.0
Fantastic owners and manager!
We had an issue with our reservation due to unforeseen circumstances. Jill and the owners were responsive and understanding, and worked with us to provide a resolution to our situation that was above and beyond what we expected. I would absolutely rent from them again without hesitation!
5.0
This was our first trip to the Virgin Islands. The resort was in immaculate condition, and the condo was just as described! There were no surprises! Once we figured out the air conditioning situation, everything else was just perfect!. The condo was cozy enough for our family to enjoy great quality time together, and roomy enough for us to spread out and have some privacy as well. The pool and beach area were in exceptional condition and we met some really wonderful people. The Sunny Shack offers some of the best food and drinks around, my kids spent a great deal of time down there, Thanks Nick!! We will definitely be back again!
5.0
Vacation of a lifetime
This was our first trip to the Virgin Islands. The resort was in immaculate condition, and the condo was just as described! There were no surprises! Once we figured out the air conditioning situation, everything else was just perfect!. The condo was cozy enough for our family to enjoy great quality time together, and roomy enough for us to spread out and have some privacy as well. The pool and beach area were in exceptional condition and we met some really wonderful people. The Sunny Shack offers some of the best food and drinks around, my kids spent a great deal of time down there, Thanks Nick!! We will definitely be back again!
5.0
This unit had everything we needed!
5.0
We've stayed all over the Caribbean and this was one of the best kept secrets around! The condo was ultra clean, and well appointed- we had pool toys, snorkeling equipment and even coolers in the unit. It's set on a very spread out, well maintained property with plenty of room to roam and play in the lawns around the unit. The cabana bar (closed in sept- oct by the way) had surprisingly good food and reasonably priced drinks with great service. We absolutely loved this hidden gem of a property, especially for the price point. 10-15 min drive to most places, but central to the island. Can't ask for more!
5.0
Fantastic!
This unit had everything we needed!
5.0
PERFECT getaway in a well appointed condo!
We've stayed all over the Caribbean and this was one of the best kept secrets around! The condo was ultra clean, and well appointed- we had pool toys, snorkeling equipment and even coolers in the unit. It's set on a very spread out, well maintained property with plenty of room to roam and play in the lawns around the unit. The cabana bar (closed in sept- oct by the way) had surprisingly good food and reasonably priced drinks with great service. We absolutely loved this hidden gem of a property, especially for the price point. 10-15 min drive to most places, but central to the island. Can't ask for more!
4.0
Enjoyed the property! condo was great for the family!
4.0
Had a great time
Enjoyed the property! condo was great for the family!
5.0
Great place for a family vacation. Clean, spacious, great views and the property was perfect!
5.0
Awesome Stay!
Great place for a family vacation. Clean, spacious, great views and the property was perfect!
5.0
We absolutely love J2. Great ocean view!
Very nice condo, stocked with everything you need. Have stayed in J2 before and will definitely again sometime!!
5.0
Gentle Winds J2
We absolutely love J2. Great ocean view!
Very nice condo, stocked with everything you need. Have stayed in J2 before and will definitely again sometime!!
5.0
The condo was clean and generously supplied with everything we needed. The property is well maintained. Just one small maintenance issue with the lock on the front bedroom sliding door. We would rent this unit again for sure.
5.0
As Advertised
Jill was very helpful and patience with my all my questions. The check in process was easy, even though we checked in at midnight. The place was exactly as advertised. The place was plenty big enough to handle a family of six and stocked with everything we needed. The view from the condo was great, especially from the balconies. The complex is more like a resort than just a condo complex. Plenty to do, with tennis, basketball, ping pong and of course the pool and beach. The only downside is, the complex is fairly isolated, with the closest market about 15 minutes away. There is one restaurant close by called Flyers. I would definitely recommend it. A little pricey, but the food was great.
5.0
Perfect north shore stay
The condo was clean and generously supplied with everything we needed. The property is well maintained. Just one small maintenance issue with the lock on the front bedroom sliding door. We would rent this unit again for sure.
5.0
Worked perfectly for me and my wife, our two daughters, and my mother-in-law.
5.0
Great beach and pool, not busy at all. Not a far drive to town. Great views right off the balcony. Great place to stay!
5.0
Great for the family!
Worked perfectly for me and my wife, our two daughters, and my mother-in-law.
5.0
Amazing Vacation Spot
Great beach and pool, not busy at all. Not a far drive to town. Great views right off the balcony. Great place to stay!
5.0
Grounds are beautifully kept , clean pool and beach. Apartment has all the comforts of home and owner is easily accessible and accommodating .
5.0
Great place to stay!
Grounds are beautifully kept , clean pool and beach. Apartment has all the comforts of home and owner is easily accessible and accommodating .
4.0
Off the Beaten Path
Great location. The unit needs some updating.
5.0
Gentle Winds
Wonderful area of the island to stay in. Nothing but good things to report ... only thing I would have changed is that there would be a closer restaurant
2.0
Beach time
The Gentle Winds property is well maintained outside. The unit we rented was really really dated and very dirty. The master closet door was off, the floor tiles are all cracked or chipped. The moldings on the doors have by all appearances never been dusted. The size of the condo is very generous, you could sleep 10 here but this place needs a real cleaning!
We enjoyed Nick at the beach bar and spending time on the beach. The pool was great too, well maintained, lot's of seating and it's big.
5.0
Fabulous Week
This vacation was one of my family's favorite. We love St. Croix, and staying at Gentle Winds was the perfect location for quiet and relaxing with so much to do!
5.0
Gentle Winds
Very nice spacious condo. Decorated nicely. Has a great view of the ocean and the pool. We really enjoyed our stay.
4.0
Lovely stay in Paradise!
We enjoyed our week at Gentle Winds. Property and grounds were in outstanding condition considering it was less than a year ago that a major hurricane came through. Our unit was perfectly positioned to view the caribe and pool, while set back enough to offer privacy. Unit was amply stocked with essentials. WiFi is a necessity and was provided. Had a little problem with the TV on night one but was resolved quickly. Only knock is the bed on the upper level, very high off the ground, a step stool would have been appreciated. We’ve love St. Croix and been coming to the island since 1985 and previously owned a condo at another property that did not fare as well. I would highly encourage anyone considering a visit to Gentle Winds to look into this rental.
4.0
Relaxing trip.
Great location; but too off season. A lot of places still closed due to last year’s hurricane. And very few tourists.
5.0
Well Appointed Condo, Wonderful Location, Attentive Owner/Property Mgr
Condo
The condo is clean and comfortable. The kitchen is well stocked with dishes, glasses, silverware, and cookware. It includes a breakfast bar that comfortably seats up to four people and a dining table that accommodates fix adults. The living area has a queen sized sleeper sofa and three chairs. The sofa and chairs are comfortable and well maintained. The sleeper sofa is also clean and appears to have been used only a few times. All three bathrooms and bedrooms are clean and well kept, and the beds are also comfortable and clean.
Location
Gentle Winds is in a convenient location, and the grounds are spectacular. Christiansted is a short, easy drive, Cane Bay is less than 10 minutes away, and Frederiksted is only a leisurely 30 minutes away.
Owner/Property Mgr
The owner and property manager will be very attentive to your needs. Prior to arriving, we received helpful information about the condo, the surrounding sites, and useful information about restaurants, shopping, grocery stores, pharmacies, and things to do. While on island, the owner and property manager were extremely helpful in ensuring our comfort and assisting with any of our needs.
The next time we travel to St. Croix, Cruzan Coast will be our first choice for a place to stay!
Thanks for your hospitality and allowing us to stay in your condo.
Ryan, Micayla, Alex, Jean Ann and Steve
July 2018
5.0
Peaceful Oasis
We loved this holiday location! Everything was perfect from the minute we were greeted at the airport to the moment we said goodbye. We had great communication throughout the booking process, and were given lots of great ideas to help plan our week on St. Croix.
The property is spacious and bright, immaculately clean and beautifully furnished. We travelled with our two children and my parents and there was ample room for everyone. The layout was perfect with everyone enjoying the living room/dining room/breakfast bar area together. But it was also nice for everyone to have their own "suite" (bedroom and washroom) where they could retreat for some downtime. The beach and pool are very well maintained, as well as the Great Room and tennis courts. We didn't make use of the golf or basketball amenities, so we can't comment on those. We did snorkel at the beach and saw Blue Tangs as well as little Sergeant Majors swimming along the reef!
Gentle Winds is so lovely you don't really have to look elsewhere! But if you do, we highly recommend visiting Cane Bay Beach as well as taking an evening kayak tour of Bio Bay- both of these locations are just right around the corner from Gentle Winds. We also enjoyed dinners out at Flyers and Angry Nate's.
The kitchen is large and very well equipped with new pots/pans and loads of plates, bowls etc. You can even request provisioning of the property so that you arrive to a stocked fridge and cupboard! We found grocery shopping easy to do with our rental car, so we didn't provision first, but for people arriving late in the day it would allow you to walk right into the condo and relax.
We visited in early June and often had the whole pool, and occasionally, the whole beach to ourselves! If you are looking for a peaceful retreat this is the place!!
5.0
Beautiful view and well-equipped
We loved our stay in J2; the interior design was fresh, the kitchen was well-equipped with new pots and pans, and extra touches like yoga mats and tons of beach towels added to our enjoyment of the condo. The pool and beach were beautiful and just a short walk from our door. Next time I want to bring my husband and kids back because the unit is perfect for a family with privacy upstairs and plenty of bathrooms for everyone.
5.0
Couldn't Have Asked For Better
We were very happy that Gentle Winds J2 was our home base for our week in St. Croix. It's central location to both Christiansted and Frederiksted was very convenient.
We were pleasantly surprised that each bedroom had a private bath. Our party of two families included 4 adults and 4 children. There were plenty of towels, both for indoor use and for the pool/beach. The wifi worked great, and the kitchen had all the appliances and utensils you might ever need. The view of the pool and beach were great and we enjoyed them both from the screened in porch and the upper level balcony as well.
Speaking of, the pool was well kept, and had a nice outdoor shower for cleaning up. The beach had plenty of lounge chairs and palapas for shade. Sheila's beach shack was open limited hours, but was an added bonus when it was open. We also took advantage of the games at the community center and the basketball court.
Sharon was great to work with and even offered to meet us at the airport when we arrived. This was exactly the type of experience you hope all VRBO's would give. Can't wait to stay there again on a future visit!
FAQs
How much does this condo cost compared to others in St. Croix?
The average price for a rental in St. Croix is R 3,857 per night. This rental is R 2,571 above the average.
Is parking included with this condo?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at great snorkeling\/relaxing@Gentle Winds - 3 BR \/ 3 BA condo w\/loft. 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 great snorkeling\/relaxing@Gentle Winds - 3 BR \/ 3 BA condo w\/loft. Enjoy the water!
Is great snorkeling\/relaxing@Gentle Winds - 3 BR \/ 3 BA condo w\/loft pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this condo is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at great snorkeling\/relaxing@Gentle Winds - 3 BR \/ 3 BA condo w\/loft?
We found 12 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, and parking.
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