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Calypso Condo, Luxury on the Water at Gentle Winds – Home 2289516 Apartment

  • 3 bedrooms
  • 8 sleeps
  • 5 nights min stay

Calypso Condo, Luxury on the Water at Gentle Winds – Home 2289516

  • Apartment
  • 3 bedrooms
  • sleeps 8
  • 5 nights min stay

Key Info

  • Beach / lakeside relaxation
  • Nearest beach 0 mi
  • Swimming pool
  • Child Friendly
  • Car advised
  • Air conditioning
  • No pets allowed

Description from owner

Description

Calypso Condo is located at Gentle Winds which has been ranked #1 by TripAdvisor based on travelers' reviews in St. Croix and is located directly on the beach. We just learned that Burt Lancaster stayed in our unit the entire time he made The Island of Dr. Moreau. Honeymooners, couples, and families alike will enjoy the amenities at Calypso Condo, a three bedroom, three bath unit on two levels with two master suites and cathedral ceilings. It is located on the second floor allowing guests to open all the screened floor-to-ceiling windows to capture the Trade Winds blowing through and allowing the sound of the surf to lull you to sleep. It has been completely renovated with new appliances, solid wood cabinets, granite counter tops and fixtures. The private resort has its own white sand beach surrounded by a protecting coral reef providing the perfect environment for snorkeling, swimming and just relaxing. It combines the amenities of an exclusive resort with the charm of a friendly neighborhood. Sixty-six units are located on 40 acres of beautifully landscaped grounds. There are permanent tikis and lounge chairs on the beach, a new salt water swimming pool, a snack shack with freshly prepared food and drinks, a four-hole pitch and put golf course, two tennis courts, a half-court basketball court, jungle gym and a recreation room with books, ping-pong, and a shuffle board court.

Calypso Condo was designed to meet the needs of a wide clientele. For the adults, there is a sophisticated decor with multiple original works of art in every room, a 40” HDTV, MP3 compatible stereo system, WiFi for your computer, and gas BBQ. For families with children, there is an extensive array of sports equipment, games sand toys, a hand made three story doll house with furniture, and a comprehensive video library of children's movies with separate TV set. The separate but attached private storage room is suitable for storing sports equipment and contains sports equipment for the entire family including floats, snorkeling equipment, tennis rackets, basketball and golf clubs.

The main floor master bedroom with its magnificent floor-to-ceiling hand carved mirror, king bed and luxurious bedding is perfect for a couple or honeymooners. It opens directly onto the screened veranda where vacation memories will be created watching the swaying palms and listening to the surf. The two adjacent bathrooms provide his and hers privacy with lots of room to spread out.

The upstairs master bedroom with queen bed is perfect for adults that would like to set themselves off from the rest of the family. It has its own TV and DVD player, individual air conditioning (in addition to the central air conditioning), en suite bath and a very large outdoor patio where one can watch the waves roll in or sit under the stars sipping an evening cocktail or just listen to the soothing sounds of the surf.

The upstairs loft has a pull-out sofa bed where two additional individuals can sleep and a combination VHS/TV for playing the children's movies. The gorgeous plantation shutters set off the attached balcony where the gas BBQ is located.

The downstairs guest room on the land side has two twin beds, a view of the landscaped grounds with the jungle beyond and is decorated in a jungle motif with original Haitian art. All beds in the unit have foam toppers and all rooms have overhead fans.

The great room is two stories high, has wall to wall windows and looks out on the screened veranda with the lush tropical landscaping and beach beyond. The living room and upstairs gallery fans are programmable and will adjust their speed according to the room temperature. Even the outdoors screened veranda has an overhead fan to assure that the tropical breezes never stop flowing. Just a short walk across the lawn and the warm waters of the Caribbean will be lapping at your feet.

Gentle Winds is located on the exclusive north shore, half way between Christiansted and Cane Bay, home of the famous Wall at Cane Bay known throughout the world by diving enthusiasts. It is adjacent to Salt River Preserve where there are kayak tours at night to see the phosphorescence as well as day tours to see the wildlife and mangroves. It is just a ten minute drive to Christiansted where tours leave daily for Buck Island, a national underwater preserve where there is an underwater trail for snorkelers to follow. A glass bottom boat will take those who prefer not to go in the water.

To the east is the Buccaneer Golf Course along the water and to the west is the Jack Trent Championship Carambola Golf Course as well as a casino to the south east. There is horse back riding to the west and deep sea fishing is available just next door at Salt River Marina. We even had twelve hatchings of baby turtles last year!

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Families

  • Great for children of all ages
  • No pets allowed
  • High chair

Bed & bathroom

  • Bedroom 1: King bed
    Bedroom 2: 2 Twin beds
    Bedroom 3: Queen Bed
    Beds in other rooms: Sofa beds
  • 3 Attached (ensuites)

Amenities

  • Wireless Internet
  • Air conditioning
  • Shared outdoor pool (unheated)
  • Climbing frame
  • Swing set or jungle gym
  • Grill
  • Waterfront
  • Balcony or terrace
  • Sea view
  • Deck
  • Internet access
  • Table tennis
  • Games room
  • Stove
  • Fridge
  • Freezer
  • Microwave
  • Toaster
  • Kettle
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Clothes dryer
  • Iron
  • High chair
  • TV
  • Satellite TV
  • DVD player
  • Stereo system
  • Ceiling Fans
  • Linen provided
  • Towels provided

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Access

  • Parking
  • Secure parking
  • Not suitable for wheelchair users

Interaction with guest

One month before arriving you will receive detailed instructions on most everything, followed up with a guest notebook in the unit.

Policies

Check in time: 16:00, Check out time: 10:00
If you have any questions about check-in or check-out times, please contact the owner/manager.
Payment
This rental can only be paid for online through FlipKey using your credit/debit card or PayPal (never by bank or wire transfer).

Damage deposit: $999.00
Smoking
No smoking at this property

Cancellations

Change of plans? No problem. You could receive a partial or full refund, depending on when you cancel.

Booking confirmed

100% refund within 24 hours after booking (provided the stay is at least 60 days away).

24 hours after booking

50% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 8 weeks before check-in.

8 weeks before

25% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 4 weeks before check-in.

4 weeks before

No refund if cancelled less than 4 weeks before check-in.

Check-in date

* The booking fee is stated in the cancellation policy information on the payment page. This fee helps us run our secure platform and enables us to provide 24/7 customer support

House rules

Gentle Winds is a family oriented location and therefore there should not be any noise to disturb neighbors, especially after 10:00 p.m. either at the pool or on the patios.

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About the owner

Barbara F.
Calendar last updated:
03 Mar 2024
Years listed:
12
Based in:
United States
Overall rating:

Languages spoken: English, French, Spanish

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Reviews

Excellent
59 reviews

Excellent
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Very Good
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“Beautiful Condo”

Reviewed 5 Jan 2020

The Calypso Condo is beautiful, clean and well maintained. The master and upstairs bedrooms face a beautiful private beach where you never have to jockey for chairs or loungers. You can hear the oce… More

This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on all reviews.

Response from the owner Thanks for the great review We look forward to having you back.

This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.

“Perfect beach getaway - will definitely return!”

Reviewed 12 Dec 2019

Great location near Salt River and Cane bay. It had everything we needed (blender, cooler, floats, etc etc). The place is immaculate! We spent every morning on the screened porch having coffee, loo… More

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Response from the owner Thanks for the kind words. We are looking forward to having you back.

This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.

“A Great Vacation Spot!”

Reviewed 2 Apr 2018

Calypso Condo is beautifully appointed and has all the amenities one might need! It has a beautiful view of the waves breaking on the beach, just a short stroll away. The kitchen is extremely well-e… More

This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on all reviews.

Response from the owner Thanks so much for finding time to leave a review. Location and amenities are so important aren't they?

This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.

“Vacation at Gentle Winds”

Reviewed 5 Sep 2017

We were wowed by this property/condo.It exceeded our expectations. We will be returning!!! I have visited St Croix many times and this by far is the best property that I have stayed at.

This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on all reviews.

Response from the owner Being called the best property you have visited is quite the compliment. Thank you!

This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.

“A week in paradise”

Reviewed 16 Aug 2017

Calypso Condo was paradise that felt like home. It had all the creature comforts of home with the look and feel of paradise. Between the 3 bed, 3 bath, washer/dryer, fully stocked kitchen (even a ca… More

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Response from the owner We are so pleased to get such a lovely review. Thank you so much.

This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.

“Perfect location for active family”

Reviewed 26 Jul 2017

Great location, great amenities, pool and beach are awesome, snack bar at the pool (limited hours when we were here but still very convenient), grounds are well maintained and large enough for exercis… More

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Response from the owner Glad you could enjoy the floats and coolers. I try to keep the kitchen as fully stocked as we do here at home; for example, waffle maker, cappuccino maker, mixer, blender, etc.

This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.

“An Amazing vacation at the Perfect Location”

Reviewed 14 Jun 2017

Our recent stay at Calypso Condo was perfect in every way. The Condo is located on the Island of St Croix where accessibly to many great adventures are easily had.I was amazed the Condo was so well eq… More

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Response from the owner We do try to maintain Calypso Condo (C-2) as a home away from home and encourage our guests to let us know if there is anything we could do or buy that would make their stay more comfortable. I, too, think the location is great. We look forward to having you back in the near future.

This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.

“Beautiful condo- exactly as pictured”

Reviewed 16 Apr 2017

Condo was great, right on the beach with a nice pool. Check-in and out was super easy, we didn't have any problems. If we went back to St. Croix we would book this exact condo again.

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Response from the owner We are so pleased you found everything exactly as pictured. We look forward to having you back.

This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.

“AMAZING: Prictures do not do it this Condo justice.”

Reviewed 20 Feb 2017

I stayed at Calypso Condo February 5 - 19, 2017. Located on the water at Gentle Winds, Calypso Condo totally exceeds your expectations. It's location is superb with 40 acres of beautifully man… More

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Response from the owner We look forward to having you back and it's always nice to hear that the photos don't do it justice. Our goal is a lovely home away from home.

This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.

“A wonderful month at Calypso Condo on St. Croix.”

Reviewed 15 Feb 2017

My husband and I stayed at Calypso Condo for the month of January. The whole experience was ideal. This condo is completely renovated and furnished as a lovely home not just a rental unit. It's i… More

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Response from the owner So glad you had a wonderful time. We look forward to having you back.

This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.

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FAQs

How do I find more info about the property?

You can get in touch with Barbara (the owner) through the contact form on this page.

If you’ve already booked, go to Manage your booking to send the owner a message.

What if I have questions before I book?

Send Barbara (the owner) an email through the contact form on this page. Alternatively, if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.

How do I contact Barbara (the owner)?

Send an email through the contact form on this page. Or if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.

If you’ve already booked, go to Manage your booking to view Barbara the owner's contact details or send them a message.

What's the difference between 'Book your stay' and 'Contact the owner/manager'?

Use the Ready to book? form to pay provisionally online and send Barbara (the owner) a booking request. You’ll find out within 24 hours whether they’ve accepted - no money will leave your account before then

Or send Barbara (the owner) an inquiry through the Contact the owner/manager form if you’d like a quote or more info first.

What is a booking request?

When you pay online through the Ready to book? form, a booking request is sent to Barbara (the owner). You’ll find out within 24 hours whether they’ve accepted - no money will leave your account before then.

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How do I know my booking is safe?

To book this property you need to pay through the Flipkey website. Only bookings paid for through our site are covered by our trusted Payment Protection. This means that in the unlikely event that you’re prevented or denied access to the property when you check in, we’ll offer a full refund for the stay.

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How do I know what it will cost for my stay?

Simply enter your dates in the Ready to book? form to calculate the cost of your stay.
Click Book now to see a full breakdown of the price.

You can also request a quote from Barbara (the owner) through the contact form. The owner will email you the total cost for your dates and a link to book and pay online.

How do I know if my booking request has been accepted?

You’ll receive an email within 24 hours to let you know. Or you can check in Manage your booking. No money will leave your account unless it’s accepted.

How do I pay for my vacation?

Use the Ready to book? form to pay provisionally online. You can pay by credit/debit card or PayPal. Barbara (the owner) will have 24 hours to accept the booking and no money will leave your account before then.

If you’ve been sent a quote, simply accept it and pay online through the email we sent you. You can also do this in Manage your booking.

Only bookings paid for through our site are covered by our trusted Payment Protection.

Why can't I call Barbara (the owner) before booking?

You can exchange contact details with the property owner/manager once your booking is confirmed and you’ve paid in full. Paying and communicating only through our platform allows us to ensure that your booking is covered by our Payment Protection policy.

If you have any questions before booking, you can send the property owner/manager a message via the contact form on their listing. Once you’ve booked, you can discuss the rental and make arrangements for your trip by logging into Manage your booking.

How do damage deposits work?

In most cases, you don’t pay a damage deposit up front. Instead, we save your payment details securely and you’re only charged in the event of damage to the property.

Occasionally, you will pay a damage deposit up front as part of the total rental cost. In this case, the owner has 10 days after you check out to report any damage. If they don’t, we’ll return your deposit. If their claim is successful, we’ll deduct the agreed cost and return the remainder.

How can I view and manage my booking?

Go to Manage your booking to view all your booking details, pay the balance of your booking or cancel it if you need to.

How do I pay the balance of my booking?

You can pay the remaining balance of your booking at any point. Simply go to Manage your booking and click Pay now.

We’ll automatically charge the balance payment to the same payment method 10 days before it’s due. Go to Manage your booking to see when the payment will be taken.

How can I withdraw my booking request?

You’ll need to contact Barbara (the owner) to do this. Send them a message in Manage your booking or through the contact form on this page.

How do I cancel my booking?

Go to Manage your booking to cancel your booking. Here you can view your cancellation policy to see if you’ll be refunded.

How do I make changes to my booking?

You can request to change the dates or number of people on your booking via the Manage your booking page. To change your dates use the Edit booking button. If you need to change the number of guests staying then send Barbara (the owner) a message.

If Barbara (the owner) agrees, they’ll send you a revised quote outlining the changes. You can review and accept/decline this from the Manage your booking page. You’ll have 48 hours to take action before the revised quote expires.

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