Stayed with a friend and used this rental as home-base for a scuba diving vacation. The location was accessible to both F’sted and C’sted dive boats, and also close to Cane Bay. It fit our needs well, was safe and clean, and had plenty of space for our dive gear. I would not hesitate to rent this place again. The owner was very responsive to our questions, and she provided all the info needed to make the contactless check-in and check-out processes easy.

Our family stayed in Vanessa’s condo and we were very comfortable. The condo was very clean and kitchen was well stocked with kitchenware. All the beds were comfortable, even the trundle. Gentle Winds is lovely and quiet- no loud parties at night. Private beachfront and beautiful pool that were never crowded. The Sunny Shack served good food and had great cocktails. This is one of our favorite vacation spots! Sherri H.

Our family stayed in Vanessa’s condo and we were very comfortable. The condo was very clean and kitchen was well stocked with kitchenware. All the beds were comfortable, even the trundle. Gentle Winds is lovely and quiet- no loud parties at night. Private beachfront and beautiful pool that were never crowded. The Sunny Shack served good food and had great cocktails. This is one of our favorite vacation spots! Sherri H.

Rarely do we take a trip where everything was flawless but this one was, largely because of the fantastic Gentle Winds condo. We spent a week exploring every side of the island and agreed this side was the best. This place is perfect for those travelers who just like a low key chill place with lots of room, taking your time with coffee on the terrace in the morning, spending endless hours relaxing by the pool and beach and exploring the island. The location is just a few min drive from Cane Bay where we did most of our diving too. The condo is spacious and well equipped in the kitchen which is great for those that like to cook vs go out. Grocery stores are plentiful and stock was good. We had moderate success going out so we’re happy to have this spot. The pool is lovely and never crowded. Same at the beach and zero need to stake out a spot early in the morning, and it would be discouraged by the residents I assume. The shared beach house has tons of games for kids and adults, two grills, ping pong, shuffleboard, you name it. The cute little kids Pirates Cove was a great adventure for my kids, finding hermit crabs and pretending they could spot the whales (which folks did the week we were there, right off shore!). The AC was great at night but we kept the open air terrace going during the day and the breeze was lovely. Communications with Vanessa couldn’t have been easier and she was very accommodating on our check out day with add’l time. Gentle Winds is not the fancy techno bumping type of resort we saw on the East and West sides of the island, it’s a place to slow down and listen to the waves and meet some great folks. I also can’t say enough about the food and drinks at the Sunny Shack. Jake and Kevin took good care of my family all week, it was hard to leave those fish tacos! My only complaint is that they were sold out of t-shirts ;). We always had hot water and good pressure, soft beds and sheets, really can’t think of a thing that went wrong. We noticed there are plenty of amenities if you are bringing an infant along too which I didn’t need but appreciate as a mama who has been there. Thanks so much for a fantastic stay!

It was great! Condo,pool,beach are all right there. And the Tiki Bar was so fun! All the neighbors were great.

Rarely do we take a trip where everything was flawless but this one was, largely because of the fantastic Gentle Winds condo. We spent a week exploring every side of the island and agreed this side was the best. This place is perfect for those travelers who just like a low key chill place with lots of room, taking your time with coffee on the terrace in the morning, spending endless hours relaxing by the pool and beach and exploring the island. The location is just a few min drive from Cane Bay where we did most of our diving too. The condo is spacious and well equipped in the kitchen which is great for those that like to cook vs go out. Grocery stores are plentiful and stock was good. We had moderate success going out so we’re happy to have this spot. The pool is lovely and never crowded. Same at the beach and zero need to stake out a spot early in the morning, and it would be discouraged by the residents I assume. The shared beach house has tons of games for kids and adults, two grills, ping pong, shuffleboard, you name it. The cute little kids Pirates Cove was a great adventure for my kids, finding hermit crabs and pretending they could spot the whales (which folks did the week we were there, right off shore!). The AC was great at night but we kept the open air terrace going during the day and the breeze was lovely. Communications with Vanessa couldn’t have been easier and she was very accommodating on our check out day with add’l time. Gentle Winds is not the fancy techno bumping type of resort we saw on the East and West sides of the island, it’s a place to slow down and listen to the waves and meet some great folks. I also can’t say enough about the food and drinks at the Sunny Shack. Jake and Kevin took good care of my family all week, it was hard to leave those fish tacos! My only complaint is that they were sold out of t-shirts ;). We always had hot water and good pressure, soft beds and sheets, really can’t think of a thing that went wrong. We noticed there are plenty of amenities if you are bringing an infant along too which I didn’t need but appreciate as a mama who has been there. Thanks so much for a fantastic stay!

We had two teenagers, grandparents, parents and a baby and this was the perfect location for all to have a great time! We spent quality time together and got to enjoy the grounds with the pool and beach access. Vanessa was so accommodating and helpful before, during and after our stay. If we return, we'd definitely stay here again!

Enjoy my stay

Gentle Winds is the perfect place to explore St. Croix. It is centrally located so it's an easy drive to Fredricksted or Christiansted. The property is lovely and well cared for with fantastic views. We felt safe and comfortable. Great place to stay.

The home is located in a quiet private community. The view was wonderful. The beach and pool were truly just across the lawn. It was wonderful to walk down to the beach and snorkel right from the beach. The owner, Vanessa, was very prompt when addressing any of our questions. We would definitely love to stay at this property again.

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This was our fourth trip to St. Croix, and every time we have stayed at the Gentle Winds complex. We like being well out of town so that all we can hear is the ocean and the wind. Vanessa's property is spacious and clean, and we really enjoyed staying there. The kitchen is well appointed with all of the appliances, pans, etc. that were needed for eating in, and we appreciated the Wi-Fi, big screen TV and DVD/Blu-ray player. The amenities at Gentle Winds are excellent, with a nice beach, swimming pool and clubhouse. Plus, one of my favorite amenities is the Sunny Shack bar and grill by the pool. Nick and his crew do a fantastic job of serving up tacos, burgers and wraps. They were open noon to 5pm during our stay, and we ate there most days. The food is fantastic, and sipping on a frozen drink while sitting on a lounge chair under the shade of a palm tree is such a nice way to relax! On one of our more adventurous days, we drove to Frederiksted and went on a Discover SCUBA tour near the pier. We went out far enough to see a couple of green sea turtles chilling out on the bottom on a bed of sea grass. That was really fun!