Island Country Retreat with Expansive Ocean Views ~ Private Pool Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025

Q: Is Island Country Retreat with Expansive Ocean Views ~ Private Pool pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

Q: Where is Island Country Retreat with Expansive Ocean Views ~ Private Pool located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is steps away from Hull Bay and Hull Bay Beach. Magens Bay and St. Peter Greathouse Estate & Gardens are also within 2 miles (3 km).

8/10 Good

Philip S.

11 Apr 2025

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St Thomas trip

Property was well stocked and very private Great host

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

joy m.

28 Jan 2025

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Lovely Villa in a great location

The villa is full of interesting artwork and comfortable furniture. The location is an easy drive to many beaches. We rented a small sedan and had no problem getting around. The kitchen is well stocked which made it easy to cook in addition to going to several restaurants.

Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Lou F.

18 Feb 2025

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Paradise with a view

This house was so much more than it appeared in the listing. The views were breathtaking. The kitchen was fully stocked with pans, utensils, even spices. It was convenient to have a private pool. I definitely recommend this to anyone wanting a peaceful getaway. Helen was so helpful during our stay, communication was on point

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pam S.

23 Jan 2025

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Perfect Birthday getaway

The property is gorgeous. The gardens are to die for. It is a paradise of orchids, aloe, fruit trees, and I could go on and on. The views spectacular. The kitchen well equipped. The decor inside the house was reminiscent of days gone by with collections from far away places. Helen was a perfect host. We will be back.

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angel C.

12 Jan 2023

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Hidden gem!

We loved this private getaway! Absolutely breathtaking views. Conveniently located in Charlotte Amalie. Would definitely rent here again!

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brian B.

5 Mar 2023

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Great place!

We had an absolutely marvelous stay at this property. Very spacious, clean, with an incredible view of Hull Bay. We really enjoyed the pool and both patios. Can not recommend this place enough, Helen was an incredible host who treated us like old friends. Would strongly recommend renting a 4WD, the road to the property gets pretty bumpy.

Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alissa T.

27 Jan 2024

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Amazing View & Impressive Home

Helen was very communicative and was helpful in finding the location. The house is exactly as pictured with large windows and amazing views. The pool and outside area was beautiful. There was a good amount of supplies in the house for cooking as well as beach time!

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

25 Mar 2024

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Paradise found

The perfect place for us to completely relax in a quiet almost secluded comfortable and quant mountainside house. The tropical setting created the the most tranquil atmosphere we’ve experienced in a very long time. Our host met us at the airport to lead us in our first experience of driving on the left side if of the serpentine roads of St. Thomas.

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

4 Aug 2021

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Relaxing Farmhouse Retreat

Helen's home was such a wonderful escape for my family and I. We enjoyed the house and view, cooking and eating meals on the front and back patios, and swimming in the pool very much. The house had the most beautiful view from the back patio, and we would sit and have coffee, or have dinner and play cards and look out over the ocean. The pool was cleaned two times during our 10 day stay, and Helen was extremely accommodating as well! We cannot wait to return to St. Thomas and hope to stay in this house again!

Stayed 12 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Jena W.

28 Apr 2023

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Beautiful Northshore Home with Views

Check in was a breeze as property manager met us at the airport and we followed him to the house. You MUST have a car to stay at this house, preferably 4WD with high clearance. Very large, spacious rooms, well-equipped kitchen, plenty of towels including beach/pool towels. Having two outdoor patio areas, both shaded with dining tables was very nice. Wonderful view out over Hull Bay from back patio. Beautiful gardens and flowers. Very large pool with lots of lounge chairs. The home is older and could use some general maintenance and a thorough cleaning - and is a 10-15 minute drive to anything except the convenience store at the top of the driveway. Overall, a very pleasant stay, thank you Helen for sharing your family home!

Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Miriam T.

7 Mar 2025

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Blissful stay in St. Thomas!

We were very excited, but also a bit trepidatious, about our booking in St. Thomas as we had never been before. However, prior reviews on this property were extremely helpful (we thoroughly agree that renting a Jeep is ideal for this property), and Helen was truly an excellent Host! Helen provided prompt answers to any questions we had, both before and during our stay, and all our needs were met and exceeded throughout. She met us at the car rental place and led us up to the property, which was incredibly helpful as I don't think we would have found it otherwise. She even let us follow her to the grocery store, which was right up the road. The property was beautiful, spacious, and clean. It was a bit careworn, but that only added to its charm from my and the kid's viewpoint... we got the feeling that we were very much a part of the regular living of the island; we were away from the condo/cruise ship scene, and it was peaceful, secluded, and private. There were fruit trees and a cute little pool, and everything you would want to get to is only a 15-25 minute drive away. (The island driving on the left-hand side of the road and the continual switchbacks do take some getting used to). But overall, the house was well appointed with all the basics you could think of needing... paper towels, TP, spices, cleaning gear, any and all cooking needs and utensils. It was a truly wonderful vacation, and this home and this host really were a huge part of why it as wonderful as it was!

Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Logan O.

8 Feb 2025

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Beautiful property

Helen’s property is wonderful, beautiful, and my wife and I really enjoyed our stay here for our honeymoon! We wanted a place where we could stay at the house a day or two and be able to relax and enjoy ourselves! The outdoor patio, pool, and stocked kitchen (minus food of course) enabled us to do this. Helen was great in meeting us after we picked up our rental car and showing us where the house is, giving us a tour, and showing us where everything is that we would need. One night, the house lost power (due to the an issue with the local power provider) and her and her son came and turned on the generator so we would have power, and we really appreciated that. Our only complaint was we experienced a bug problem. Overall, the property was very clean. Floors, bathrooms, sheets and everything was perfect. But after a few days we started finding tiny roaches. The house was not overrun, but we were killing multiple everyday. We contacted Helen, and she was not able to spray the property due to us staying there, which I understand. I didn’t want all of our belongings affected. I bought spray myself and sprayed certain areas which greatly helped, but we still found one here or there. Luckily never in the master bedroom. I hope that this issue will be addressed for future renters.

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sehnaz C., Hoboken, NJ

26 Dec 2023

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Beautiful island home

We’ve visited St Thomas about 20 times and this was definitely one of the best overall value places we’ve ever stayed in. We will definitely be back. Helen is very helpful and responsive. The house is absolutely beautiful. It’s maintained and kept well. The view, garden and pool are great. There are many thoughtful amenities and fun knick knacks. A note to consider, particularly if you’re not familiar with STT- the house is located in the Northside, which is lush and residential. If you’re planning to visit restaurants in Red Hook or Frenchtown for dinner or take the late ferry back from St John, you will be driving back on the narrow mountain road with some patches in the dark. We didn’t mind and drove a regular car (not a jeep/4WD) everywhere, including the monster trek to nearby Neltjeberg beach, but if you’re not a fan of driving on the left then this may be helpful to keep in mind. Also there is a brand new, slightly pricey but very well-stocked Moe’s market right across the street, which was super convenient. Enjoy!

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steven S.

18 Jan 2024

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Great, Private place for Couples Alone Time

The owner Helen is the best. She met us (my future wife and I) at the airport to guide us to the hidden villa. Located on the quiet north end of the island. The villa is located on the end of an unpaved road The furnished covered veranda facing east overlooks Hull Bay. The kitchen has everything you need to prepare meals including a cabinet full of spices, vinegars and oils. The rest of the interior is well appointed though some of the furniture seem a bit worn. The entire house was clean. It was evident the house is well maintained. The pool area had lots of chairs and recliners. The pool was a good size and clean, its plaster could use a little bit love but it wasn't an issue for me. There was a fire pit behind the pool but you need to supply your own wood to use it. The house came with beach chairs, a cooler and more towels then you could ever use. There is a generator for power outages as well. In summary, Helen was an amazing host, the property is private, well maintained and well stocked. There is a grocery store across from the exit of the house's long dirt road which was convenient thou expensive. I would highly recommend this property. Helen created a hidden gem.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Celeste B.

29 Apr 2025

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Overwhelmed with gratitude and stunning property

Helen was an amazing host! We fell in love with her property instantly. She met us at the airport and we followed her to the gem in the mountains. All communication was perfect and she made everything easy. The house was gorgeous and we felt right at home. The kitchen was well stocked with equipment as well as plenty of spices and utensils. Her dishes are fabulous and we enjoyed setting the table nicely when we did cook. All bathrooms were well stocked with almost any little need. Shower toiletries, hair dryers and straighteners. This was by far our best experience with this site. I highly recommend this place and Helen!

Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edward C.

23 Mar 2025

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Christine T.

4 Jan 2025

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Home for the Holidays!!

Lovely, warm and spacious home, a loved and cared for garden and outdoor space and comfortable furnishings including 2 patios and a great grill! It was a beautiful setting for my family’s dreamy retreat with each other and we especially appreciated a very gracious and responsive host! Our Jeep was perfect - this home is beautifully appointed with a lovely view from the northside of inner and outer brass! But be very prepared for a tricky dirt road to access the property! Excellent for folx familiar with the island!

Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Robert M., Evanston, Illinois

23 Feb 2022

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Peaceful location with view

Surrounded by palms and greenery with clean pool and house stocked with all the towels and kitchen implements you need. Rent a jeep for the steep and rocky path to the house but enjoy the privacy.

Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2022

8/10 Good

Natalie B.

17 Jan 2022

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Spectacular views of Hull Bay!

Our family of five had a memorable 10 day stay over Christmas and New Years. Helen's island home has spectacular views of Hull Bay and the Inner and Outer Brass Islands from the north facing covered deck as well as the kitchen, large living room, and north facing bedroom! We enjoyed coffee on the deck in the mornings before heading out for adventures and drinks in the evenings. We also enjoyed dining on the deck and just relaxing and taking in the incredible views. The back of the home has a large, private, shaded patio that is surrounded by gorgeous native vegetation, palm trees, and flowering plants. There is a nice pool and deck area off of the patio. Our three children loved the pool! We enjoyed the fresh passion fruits that ripened daily and watching the bananas grow. The grounds around the home are truly beautiful and well maintained. The friendly neighborhood goats and chickens kept us entertained as well as the dog and cat that belong to the neighbors who live in the lower level of the home. As with most areas on St Thomas, a 4WD jeep is necessary to access this house. It is located on the north side of the island in a residential area on a bumpy, steep, dirt/gravel road with a flat, paved area at the house for parking. Some of the neighboring homes are pretty rough/run-down looking. This concerned us initially, but Helen assured us it was very safe and we had no issues. It was very quiet and peaceful our entire stay. Two of the closest beaches are Brewer's Bay (12 minute drive) and Magen's Bay (18 minute drive). We enjoyed both very much! Red Hook/Sapphire Beach area is a 25-30 minute drive. The road to access the house is right next to Puma gas station. Restaurant 13 and Nidal Mini Mart are very close by. Helen met us at the airport so we could follow her to the house. Addresses are confusing in St Thomas. I do not think there's any way we would have found the house on our own. Helen was a thoughtful host throughout our stay and regularly touched base to see if there was anything we needed. She put out some Christmas decorations and fresh poinsettias for us to enjoy over the holidays, offered to pick up groceries for us before we arrived, and provided beach chairs and a cooler. The house was well stocked with new bath and beach towels, paper products, and cleaning supplies. Overall, we had a comfortable, relaxing, memorable stay!

Stayed 11 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lisa E., McMinnville, Tn

28 Aug 2021

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Gorgeous Views

Our 88 year old mother, her 87 year old sister, my sister and myself spent 7 wonderfully relaxing days at Helen’s lovely “farmhouse” retreat. Helen was a very thoughtful hostess who was always willing to help in any way she could! (she found us the best driver in all the Virgin Islands!) If you are brave and/or adventurous you may choose to rent a car. (Make SURE it is an SUV) The road to the house is bumpy!! The roads are curvy and you must drive on the left side of the road. After struggling for 2days to master the roads (your GPS will not guide you properly) Helen found us an amazing driver! After that we were in paradise. Helen’s home is decorated in an eclectic style with several beautiful antiques. We were quite comfortable and especially enjoyed the daybed which was on the front porch. The view from the porch was spectacular! The private pool was a perfect place to relax and unwind at the end of a full day! The home was well stocked with everything we needed to prepare meals at the farm house. There were plenty of towels and beach towels also. Helen’s grandson, Cole, was quick to help carry in our groceries and offer information about the island. We would love to return to this retreat and hope to do so in the future. Thank you Helen for the use of your bit of paradise!

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

15 Aug 2021

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Really Nice Place

We really enjoyed our stay at this really nice St. Thomas house. The pool was great and it was really quiet. It is a bit of drive from stuff and you will need a car, but overall it was great and Helen was very responsive.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

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