SEASIDE CONDO AT LOVELY, SERENE, UNCROWDED GENTLE WINDS - IDYLLIC GETAWAY
5.0
Outstanding(102 Reviews)Apartment in St. Croix
6 guests · 3 bedrooms · 2 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
Includes essentialsGarden, Pool, Kitchen or Kitchenette and more
About this apartment rental
EXTRA CLEANING MEASURES ARE BEING TAKEN TO ENSURE GUEST SAFETY
.***ABOUT GENTLE WINDS****
– Gentle Winds is one of St Croix's premier vacation condos. Only 64 units on 45 lush acres. No high-rise. No crowds. (Only about forty units are available to rent; the others are used exclusively as second homes.)
– Located centrally on St. Croix's mostly undeveloped scenic North Shore. Gentle Winds is adjacent to Salt River National Park and Ecological Preserve.
– Restaurants, shopping, marina, diving, kayaking, 18 hole Robert Trent Jones, Jr. golf course just minutes away.
– 15 to 20 minutes from picturesque, historic Christiansted and Frederiksted
– Gentle Winds has one of the island's most beautiful swim and snorkel beaches and is virtually private. There is a safety rope demarcating the sandy bottomed swim area. Lounge chairs and shaded tiki huts are numerous and readily available.
– Enjoy one of St Croix's most beautiful pools, a huge salt water pool (not chlorinated) in a gorgeous setting.
– There are tennis/pickleball courts, a four hole golf practice green, club house with game room, a tiki bar for drinks and lunch, basketball court and pirate-themed children's play area. Sporting equipment like balls, tennis racquets and golf clubs are available to borrow 24-7 for free!
– Peaceful, friendly ambiance, but lots of exciting activities are available close by.
BE SURE TO READ ON FOR DETAILS ABOUT C-1 ITSELF
------------- C-1 IS SPECIAL!----------------
-- C-1 is a first floor end unit with garden room, screened porch and intimate patio – a spacious 1520 square feet. C-1 is one of only about a half dozen units with a patio
-- Cheerful, tropical décor, original works by local artists
-- Stunning views to pool and sea. You can see the breakers from all the rooms except the bathrooms, and land-side bedroom.
-- Direct access to the pool area and the beach; just one step down from the patio and a short stroll across the lawn.
-- Off-street parking right at the front door
-- 2 bedrooms, (1 king, 1 queen) 2 baths, plus queen pull-out sofa in front room .
-- Fully equipped kitchen
-- Side-by-side fridge dispenses ice cubes and crushed ice
-- All linens including beach towels provided
-- Washer/Dryer in unit
-- Ideally sited to capture the refreshing trade winds off the sea. Central A/C if you prefer.
***DIVERSIONS***
-- Large flat screen TV, Apple TV for Netflix, Hulu, Amazon Prime, etc., news, sports, and streaming thousands of movies.
-- Blu-ray / DVD, music, etc., CD and Radio
-- Toys, games, puzzles, books, beach toys, snorkels
-- Coolers and folding beach chairs for your excursions are always at hand in our private storage room
C-1 is the Ideal accommodations for a romantic hideaway or for families with children.
SENIORS: Master bath is senior friendly with grab bars for tub and toilet. Also, being a ground floor unit, C-1 has just a few steps at entry, one step to pool and beach
.***ABOUT GENTLE WINDS****
– Gentle Winds is one of St Croix's premier vacation condos. Only 64 units on 45 lush acres. No high-rise. No crowds. (Only about forty units are available to rent; the others are used exclusively as second homes.)
– Located centrally on St. Croix's mostly undeveloped scenic North Shore. Gentle Winds is adjacent to Salt River National Park and Ecological Preserve.
– Restaurants, shopping, marina, diving, kayaking, 18 hole Robert Trent Jones, Jr. golf course just minutes away.
– 15 to 20 minutes from picturesque, historic Christiansted and Frederiksted
– Gentle Winds has one of the island's most beautiful swim and snorkel beaches and is virtually private. There is a safety rope demarcating the sandy bottomed swim area. Lounge chairs and shaded tiki huts are numerous and readily available.
– Enjoy one of St Croix's most beautiful pools, a huge salt water pool (not chlorinated) in a gorgeous setting.
– There are tennis/pickleball courts, a four hole golf practice green, club house with game room, a tiki bar for drinks and lunch, basketball court and pirate-themed children's play area. Sporting equipment like balls, tennis racquets and golf clubs are available to borrow 24-7 for free!
– Peaceful, friendly ambiance, but lots of exciting activities are available close by.
BE SURE TO READ ON FOR DETAILS ABOUT C-1 ITSELF
------------- C-1 IS SPECIAL!----------------
-- C-1 is a first floor end unit with garden room, screened porch and intimate patio – a spacious 1520 square feet. C-1 is one of only about a half dozen units with a patio
-- Cheerful, tropical décor, original works by local artists
-- Stunning views to pool and sea. You can see the breakers from all the rooms except the bathrooms, and land-side bedroom.
-- Direct access to the pool area and the beach; just one step down from the patio and a short stroll across the lawn.
-- Off-street parking right at the front door
-- 2 bedrooms, (1 king, 1 queen) 2 baths, plus queen pull-out sofa in front room .
-- Fully equipped kitchen
-- Side-by-side fridge dispenses ice cubes and crushed ice
-- All linens including beach towels provided
-- Washer/Dryer in unit
-- Ideally sited to capture the refreshing trade winds off the sea. Central A/C if you prefer.
***DIVERSIONS***
-- Large flat screen TV, Apple TV for Netflix, Hulu, Amazon Prime, etc., news, sports, and streaming thousands of movies.
-- Blu-ray / DVD, music, etc., CD and Radio
-- Toys, games, puzzles, books, beach toys, snorkels
-- Coolers and folding beach chairs for your excursions are always at hand in our private storage room
C-1 is the Ideal accommodations for a romantic hideaway or for families with children.
SENIORS: Master bath is senior friendly with grab bars for tub and toilet. Also, being a ground floor unit, C-1 has just a few steps at entry, one step to pool and beach
Amenities
Pool
Air conditioner
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Garden
Family friendly
Map of St. Croix
Reviews
5.0
Outstanding(102 Reviews)5.0
Stayed in Unit C1. Hope to go back and stay again!
5.0
My husband, 2 grandchildren and I recently returned from St. Croix. The condominium and property were exactly what we were wanting for our vacation. It was very quiet and uncrowded. The pool and beach area are beautiful and the bar/grill is very convenient. We would definitely return to Gentle Winds condominium.
5.0
Property is in a great location on the island. Nice beach and pool with a beach bar. We would stay here again.
5.0
Great location, excellent host! St. Croix is always as relaxing as you want it to be and Gentle Winds condos are amazing. The beach is great. Nick and his crew at the Snack Shack are wonderful. If you go to St. Croix, Big Beards for a 1/2 day snorkel to Buck Island is a must!! Also at least one meal at the Chicken Shack.
5.0
We enjoyed a weeks stay at Gentle Winds Condo.
It is on the north shore near Salt Cay, between Christiansted and Frederiksted.
The owners were very easy to work with and prompt with all correspondence/ They generously allowed us to shift our stay to accommodate a travel delay..
The complex is on a massive green space abutting the ocean. Plenty of room for long walks and getting some sun. Maresa's unit has an ocean view with a short walk to the beach. We made good use of the beach and pool every day. The beach shack on property had great drinks and was handy for lunches. The condo itself was very comfortable and well equipped. Pretty much everything you need. We found the screened in porch to be great for evenings.
You will need a car to enjoy the island and sites. The roads are a bit of a challenge due to the numerous potholes. But we got more used to them as the week progressed. We highly recommend taking the Buck Island boat excursion (snorkeling) through Big Beards in Christiansted. There are a few restaurant / bars nearby (10 minute drive) in the Cane Bay area. The views at The Landing and Off the Wall were great. These are casual beach grills. We did not do any fine dining. Food was good. Leatherback brewery, at the south end of island, had excellent pizza, beer and drinks.
We highly recommend this property and would not hesitate to go back.
5.0
This is a charming condo in a great location
5.0
An absolutely amazing place to unwind
5.0
Gentle Winds is a beautiful property. There was two days of our vacation that we didn’t even leave the property it is that nice. Loved the beach area on the property and the pool and the beach shack for lunch and drinks. Such a relaxing vacation.
Robert and Maresa were wonderful hosts, took care of any concerns we had promptly. Would definitely stay here again. Hopefully soon.
5.0
This condo was lovely, clean, well appointed and the location is amazing! Great hosts-easy to communicate with and they were very supportive. Gentle Winds is a perfect vacation community. Big salt water pool, fun beach shack that serves drinks and beautiful beach. We rented 4 condos in this community for a family reunion. The amenities were perfect for all ages-basketball court, tennins/pickle ball court/playground and shuffleboard and more!
5.0
We had an absolute amazing time at this condo. My family fit comfortably. The Condo has a King bed which slept my husband and I, a Queen which slept my teen and my 7 YO, and a sofa pullout bed which was comfortable enough for my 16 YO. The condo is located directly in front of the pool, the beach and the beach shack. It was a short walk to all these amenities and made it easy to peak out the window and check on my kids (I could see the pool from the condo). The condo is located in a very serene location surrounded by lush mountains and the ocean. We made several trips away from the condo because there is so much to see and do in St Croix but it was nice to come "home" to our amazing "backyard" to relax and enjoy some yummy food and drinks from the Beach Shack. Very family friendly, grocery store (Food Town) was less than 2 miles away, also 12 minutes away from the Cane Bay Beach area which had great snorkeling and great restaurants in the area.
5.0
We stayed at the condo including 3 adults and 2 children. The children shared the entry room with pull out bed. The owners are very responsive to any needs you have during your stay. The condo was perfect for the 5 us and did not feel crowded at all. The sun room and exterior garden area are a huge benefit over other condos in the property. We enjoyed the complex and it is very good for all types of travelers. For us, having the uncrowded pool and beach area for the kids without ever having to worry about them was a huge bonus. It's such a private and secure setting. The north side of St Croix is where the tourists tend to stay and being in the middle of the island has its benefits. It's easy to go to one side or the other on day excursions. Even staying at the complex was great. I highly recommend everything about this unit and location.
5.0
The property had all the comforts of home with spectacular views that totally made our week more enjoyable. Just a very short walk to the pool and beautiful beach. As an extra bonus, we were able to enjoy the excellent food and cocktails daily at The Sunny Shack! We would certainly recommend this rental and look forward to
returning again someday in the future. Communication with the owner/manager was excellent.
5.0
Nice condo, dishwasher kept stopping though!
5.0
We were booked to stay in unit C1. Unfortunately when we arrived the air conditioning was not working.
The owners fortunately were quick too act and we moved to the building next door in their friends unit B3. The air condition in this unit was brand new and worked wonderfully. The only issue was the unit had not been throughly cleaned. I gave a cleanliness 5 star only because the original unit C1 was cleaned properly. We should have requested the unit be cleaned over but with the moving in and then moving to a different unit, we just wanted to start our vacation. After 2 days in the replacement unit, the owners claimed the unit air was fixed and for us to move back. At this point we just weren't hearing that. It was unseasonably HOT, there were 4 of us and we had belongings for 9 days. At that point it was too much of an undertaking. After a lot of going back and forth with the owners, they finally agreed we'd finish our vacation in unit B3.
The beach was nice and it was great to have a bar and snack shack on the beach. The pool was nice and clean and I appreciated that there was an outside shower to rinse off in.
The one thing I would warn about.. I did not like the winding roads to get up to the property. At night with no street lights was terrifying and traveling west during the sun setting was blinding.
We've been to st croix many times and it was nice to have the space, the beach and comfort of the condo but I really preferred being closer to town. Just a matter of preference. Bottom line, the owners Bob and Marrisa were very accommodating.
5.0
We absolutely loved our stay at Gentle Winds C1 condo. The condo was equipped with everything you could possible need for a relaxing vacation. The breeze was wonderful we didn't need the air-conditioner and felt very comfortable. The condo was exactly as described. The pool, beach and the Sunny Shack made it feel as though we were at a resort. We did rent a jeep which we used to explore St. Croix's history, culture and beautiful beaches. Still much more left to see and do. Looking forwrd to our next stay.
5.0
At Gentle Winds, we found exactly what we needed for a relaxful vacation. The condo was in a good location on the island, the pool, beach and grounds well cared for. The unit itself comes fully stocked with everything you need to cook or to go to the beach! It is a little older of a unit, but again well maintained with newer appliances. We had some contact with the host during our stay and they were amazing in response time. Overall, I would highly recommend this home to family or for two couples traveling together (both bedroom were ensuites which is always a plus!). Thank you for sharing your home with us and giving us the best time in St. Croix!
5.0
Great experience at this property.
5.0
Excellent property, wonderful beach, peaceful setting, great host
5.0
Perfect location for a relaxing visit with lots of ocean and pool time. Lots of great restaurants within a short drive.
5.0
Very nice condo in an excellent location. The description was spot on. Will keep this property in mind for our next trip.
5.0
The property was amazing. Beautiful views of beach and pool. Great stay.
5.0
C-1 is a very clean and nicely decorated condo. Our family had a wonderful time. The grounds are well kept and the pool and beach are wonderful. Gentle Winds is a great quiet area of the island. We have lived on St Croix for 16 years and whenever we have family visit they stay at Gentle Winds. It is a wonderful place. Maresa and Robert have a lovely condo with a great layout and everything you need. As residents we wish we could swim in that amazing pool year round! Our children look forward to visitors so we can visit Gentle Winds.
5.0
What a gorgeous condo and property. We arrived later than expected and when we arrived at Gentle Winds, immediately we were in awe of how beautiful the condo was. Sparkling clean and a perfect location. We enjoyed the beautiful pool every single day after trips to beaches around the island (be prepared to drive to them, though). Everything was there for us-and I mean everything - a fully equipped kitchen, plenty of clean towels, wash cloths, toiletries, everything! From the minute we booked, Maresa provided us with excellent information to make the trip amazing. Don't hesitate to book. You will not be disappointed. We loved it!! Thank you Meresa!
5.0
Gentle Winds is the perfect location when visiting STX. It is centrally located on island to both Christiansted & Fredricksted. They have a common area by the pool/ beach that is perfect for larger groups to gather. The unit itself had everything we needed to feel at home.
5.0
Perfect!
The longer we stayed and ventured out, we quickly realised we picked the best spot! With its own swimming pool, which is very nice by the way, and private beach that has shade spots with chairs, also the food/bar shack has some of the best food that we found! At the end of the day if you stay here you don’t need to leave! Well, go do the buck island tour but only thru big bearded adventure(shout out)!
5.0
Perfect vacation
We loved our week in St. Croix! Gentle Winds was the perfect location for our family. The beach, pool and tennis courts were wonderful! C-1 has a beautiful view of the Caribbean. The owners and Hyacinth were very responsive. Thank you!
5.0
Will be back!
Painless and wonderful to work with! The area was great! The beach was picture perfect, secluded and wonderful. The property, courtyard and beach were very clean. We WILL be back!
5.0
Enjoyed the visit in St. Croix. Gentle Winds was easy to find. The property has good WIFI and it was as described. The Pool and the beach in the property was very nice. Host and Owner were really good at communicating and accommodating. Would recommend.
5.0
Great time in St Croix.
Enjoyed the visit in St. Croix. Gentle Winds was easy to find. The property has good WIFI and it was as described. The Pool and the beach in the property was very nice. Host and Owner were really good at communicating and accommodating. Would recommend.
5.0
We loved this property and condo complex. Maresa’s unit was lovey and her neighbors were all so kind. My family had such a wonderful time here — it was great for our family of 4 (with young kids, too). Highly recommend. We hope to come back.
5.0
Lovely vacation
We loved this property and condo complex. Maresa’s unit was lovey and her neighbors were all so kind. My family had such a wonderful time here — it was great for our family of 4 (with young kids, too). Highly recommend. We hope to come back.
5.0
Family vacation
This property was very nice, short walk to beach, pool and beach bar. Unit was clean and everything you could ask for, exactly as described on website. Property owners were excellent and if needed just a phone call away, very very nice people. Great vacation
5.0
Perfect location, great views, perfect host. Our 2nd time at Gentle Winds - this condo has it all.
5.0
Very comfortable and well appointed
5.0
Very nice location and amenities.
Very comfortable and well appointed
5.0
Perfect grounds, 30 second walk to pool, pool bar and beautiful beach. Open floor plan with amazing view of the sea.
5.0
Amazing Property!
Perfect grounds, 30 second walk to pool, pool bar and beautiful beach. Open floor plan with amazing view of the sea.
5.0
I don’t want to say too many good things about Gentle Winds because I’m afraid it’ll become too popular for us to book again!
Bill and Meresa’s place was perfect. Impeccably clean. Great view. Stocked well with everything we could need plus lots of leftover supplies from previous renters. Beautiful view of ocean. Loved falling asleep to the sound of waves. The beach and beach shack (food and drinks right there!) were perfect. We didn’t use the pool, but it looked great.
Loved Maresa’s notes about feeding the hummingbirds and cats. We enjoyed watching the birds every morning on the screened in porch.
This was a perfect vacay during Covid because everything is outside! We will definitely be back.
5.0
Place was as advertised. Bigger than I expected. Thankful for the snorkel gear. Loved the privacy of the beach and the shade huts. Loved the green space.
Only complaints was we couldn’t get the temperature comfortable for both of us. We kept the temperature at 75 at night as requested so as not to freeze up the HVAC. My daughter was cold in the small room and I was warm in the big room. Keeping the bedroom doors open helped somewhat.
5.0
Wonderful trip with family and friends
I don’t want to say too many good things about Gentle Winds because I’m afraid it’ll become too popular for us to book again!
Bill and Meresa’s place was perfect. Impeccably clean. Great view. Stocked well with everything we could need plus lots of leftover supplies from previous renters. Beautiful view of ocean. Loved falling asleep to the sound of waves. The beach and beach shack (food and drinks right there!) were perfect. We didn’t use the pool, but it looked great.
Loved Maresa’s notes about feeding the hummingbirds and cats. We enjoyed watching the birds every morning on the screened in porch.
This was a perfect vacay during Covid because everything is outside! We will definitely be back.
FAQs
How much does this apartment cost compared to others in St. Croix?
The average price for a rental in St. Croix is $277 per night. This rental is $156 above the average.
Is parking included with this apartment?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at SEASIDE CONDO AT LOVELY, SERENE, UNCROWDED GENTLE WINDS - IDYLLIC GETAWAY. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this apartment?
Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at SEASIDE CONDO AT LOVELY, SERENE, UNCROWDED GENTLE WINDS - IDYLLIC GETAWAY. Enjoy the water!
Is SEASIDE CONDO AT LOVELY, SERENE, UNCROWDED GENTLE WINDS - IDYLLIC GETAWAY pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this apartment is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at SEASIDE CONDO AT LOVELY, SERENE, UNCROWDED GENTLE WINDS - IDYLLIC GETAWAY?
We found 11 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, and parking.
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