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1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets - The 'Cottage' at Lion's Gate - Check for our Spring & Summer Specials (Red Hook)
1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets - The 'Cottage' at Lion's Gate - Check for our Spring & Summer Specials (Red Hook)
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Perched on a hill, this Caribbean retreat offers a studio apartment and one-bedroom cottage with spectacular views. Enjoy the spacious porch, trade winds, and air conditioning while taking in the humming birds and green parrots that call this haven home.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 348 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available

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About this property

The 'Cottage' at Lion's Gate - Check for our Spring & Summer Specials


  • My husband Chris and I have lived on St. Thomas for over 20 years. He came to dive, I came to sail. We met by chance and discovered we both have a love of the water and the Caribbean life style. Chris is very talented and knew he wanted to live here permanently, so he built a house on the top of the hill. We got married in 1995, and often talked about making the home we love accessible to guests.
    In 2012 we built are prefect Caribbean Cottage. It is a Caribbean dream cottage with spectacular views. We face into the trade winds so there is always a breeze over the porch. Facing East we have stunning sunrises over Pillsbury Sound with St. John in the background.

    I'm sure up will love it too. The spacious porch is a perfect way to enjoy your first cup of coffee or to sit back in the evening and watch the colors change over the islands with a cool beverage in your hand. The trade winds will keep you cool as you sit outside from breakfast to diner, and of course if needed there is air conditioning.

    My husband, Chris, and I live on the property. We will help you enjoy your vacation in any way we can. Just ask for local tips on restaurants and activities.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • One pet total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • No elevator
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Boat
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Property does not allow children
  • Unit size: 520 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:30 PM
Minimum check-in age: 10

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets allowed
Welcoming dogs only
1 total pets

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

St. Thomas is home to this vacation home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Sapphire Beach and Coki Point Beach. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing, scuba diving, and snorkeling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours. Visit our Red Hook travel guide
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Red Hook, St Thomas

What's nearby

  • A marina with numerous sailboats docked, surrounded by lush greenery and a mountainous backdrop.
    American Yacht Harbor
    1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Vessup Bay
    Vessup Bay
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Secret Harbour Beach
    Secret Harbour Beach
    18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Sapphire Beach
    Sapphire Beach
    3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Secret Harbor
    12 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

  • St. Thomas (SPB-St. Thomas Seaplane Base)
    21 min drive

Restaurants

  • Tarpon’s Table
    4 min walk
  • Duffy's Love Shack
    2 min walk
  • Sapphire Beach Bar  
    20 min walk
  • Kween Vee Smoothies
    5 min walk
  • The Ritz-Carlton, St. Thomas
    3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The 'Cottage' at Lion's Gate - Check for our Spring & Summer Specials pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The 'Cottage' at Lion's Gate - Check for our Spring & Summer Specials?

Check-in begins at 3:30 PM.

What time is check-out at The 'Cottage' at Lion's Gate - Check for our Spring & Summer Specials?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The 'Cottage' at Lion's Gate - Check for our Spring & Summer Specials located?

Situated in St. Thomas, this vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of American Yacht Harbor and Sapphire Beach. Vessup Bay and Cabes Point are also within 15 minutes.

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Reviews

Exceptional

All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 87 out of 96 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 96 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 96 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 96 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 96 reviews

9.8

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

10

Staff & service

9.8

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The house was in a perfect location, close to all of the restaurants and bars of Red Hook. The views from the balcony were spectacular! Maxine is very sweet and helpful, we had a wonderful experience
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dakota B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful St. Thomas Cottage with a Wonderful View

The place is centrally located in red hook with an amazing view. My wife and I had a wonderful time. Maxine was a gracious host.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lion’s Gate Cottage Review

It’s a nice little cottage with wonderful balcony and spectacular view. Maxine was delightful, helpful & responsive. We really enjoyed our stay and the proximity to dining and shopping establishments, and the ferry terminal.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robin C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Vacation

Wonderful time at this property. The sea breezes kept us comfortable. We spent so much time on the patio just relaxing. Maxine and Chris were very accessible and helpful. I would recommend to everyone.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jim G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful stay overlooking Red Hook.

We truly enjoyed our stay at the cottage, the views are incredible, the sun rise over St John is beautiful. Fun restuarants nearby. The drive up to the cottage adds to its charm. Maxine and Chris are wonderful hosts. thank you for a wonderful week.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Loved the views. It was right on the harbor so was noisy early mornings. The driveyway was steep but we were warned about this. Parking was limited but also warned. Hostess had everything we needed for the beach which was a great surprise!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

12 year anniversary

Our stay was more than we could have imagined. The view was absolutely beautiful...We woke up every morning at 6am just to see the sunrise! Butterflys, hummingbirds, flowers...they were everywhere! Maxine and Chris are wonderful people! Thanks for sharing your part of the world with us!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Celenia L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Paradise

My partner and I took a vacation to the Virgin Islands for the first time in August. We chose to stay in Redhook because it was near many beaches, restaurants and shops. The cottage was a cozy and comfortable place and our view was astonishing! We couldn’t get enough of it, and the place was well kept and it offered many amenities that it made our stay extremely convenient. Thank you Maxine, Chris and louie for your hospitality. We really enjoyed our stay and hope to one day return to this amazing place 💗
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carolee D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lionsgate Paradise

Perfection. Charming Caribbean cottage. High on a hill with unmatched views of the harbor and surrounding islands. Tradewinds that cool the warm temperatures. Cottage has many unique features including handcrafted furniture and mahogany woodwork. Hosts that are warm, welcoming and helpful. Treat it well. We will be back next year. Tom and Carolee, 2024
Stayed 29 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Brooke H.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

Great view but have a rental car!

Beautiful view to wake up to everyday, having a morning coffee on the balcony and seeing the sunrise every morning was awesome. Listen to their recommendation they give in the listing when they say to have a car. Absolutely have a rental car to stay here. We were two in shape young adults and it was brutal walking up the hill 2-3 times a day in the heat. The location is great though for red hook restaurants and bars. Catamaran dock ports and scuba diving right there. You need a cab to get to any beach but they aren’t far at all! Fav one was secret harbor beach. Definitely check out duffys love shack down the hill- super fun place.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michele S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Simply lovely

This was my first to the USVI, and I’m so glad I found this place. It was perfect for a solo traveler like me and would be great for a couple (and a child could sleep on the futon in the living area.) I felt safe with Max & Chris there and the fact that it is gated is a plus. Of course Louis (the sweet dog) was an added bonus (and there a gate on the porch if you’re not up for his visits.) Speaking of the porch, the view is superb. When I was at the apartment, I spent nearly all of my time on the porch unless I was sleeping. Max & Chris are great. They were always available to answer a question or provide assistance. And they’re nice! I could not have asked for better hosts. I ate at several good restaurants in Red Hook (Urban XO, Agave), which is walkable but recommend getting a (small) car so you can more easily explore the nearby bays/beaches and other restaurants. In short, definitely recommend and hope to make it back for another amazing holiday.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Lori B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful view!

The view was spectacular as advertised. The cottage was clean and Maxine was a very responsive host. If you decide to stay here keep in mind that, as described in the posting, you have to drive up a steep road which can be a bit unnerving. I walk a lot and I love to do steps and hills, but the walk up from Red Hook is not something most people will want to do. My husband got to the top and said "no way am I walking up". I wouldn't consider this a walkable location. There were parts of the unit we really enjoyed: the view, the huge shower, the use of the coolers and beach chairs. The things we were less excited about included: kitchen wasn't very well equipped compared to places I would rate 5 stars, the furniture wasn't very comfortable and the unit could use some updates, for example, most rentals have upgraded to kurig coffee makers. Also, keep in mind that this is directly above Red Hook and the noise from the road and the bars carries up the hill.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely guest house with incredible views!

We had a wonderful stay at the Cottage! The #1 reason we picked this place was the views and they did not disappoint! The host was friendly and easy to communicate with via text or through the app. They live next door. Pros: The views and the sunrise are incredible! Walking distance to Duffy's Love Shack, a great little Tiki bar with $5 happy hour cocktails Short drive to Secret Harbor beach resort where there is a beach with great snorkeling The host provided beach towels, beach chairs, coolers, and snorkeling equipment The host provided plenty of drinking water The host is easy to get in contact with Cons: There is only Air conditioning in the bedroom and if you leave it on when you're not home it's a $25 charge. It will be hot and humid until you run the AC for a bit The tap water in St Thomas tastes weird so the shower water also smells a little weird. Maybe it's like that everywhere? The bath towels also smelled a little weird but not enough that we asked for a replacement. Hiking back up the hill from the tiki bar to the cottage is a workout. It's ok at night but when the sun is out it's pretty brutal. There is a designated place to park but getting in and out is a little tight. We rented a Toyota Camry and it fit but it definitely struged on some of the steep hills
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matt G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Had a great time

Charming cottage with magnificent views of Red Hook harbor. Wonderfully helpful hosts.
Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Flash W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This cottage, location, price, and a interaction with owner has been amazing. More than I ever expected. Beautiful view and very comfortable. Will certainly book again.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lee

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Beautiful view and very nice owners!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Adam G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

Easy access to all the Redhook restaurants and the Ferries. Owners were very helpful with questions about the area. It's high up on the hill so there are great views.
Stayed 11 nights in Feb 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely.

We had a lovely time! Great location and view. And loved sweet Louie visits each day.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Doris W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

First time to St Thomas

The views are beautiful! The cottage is perfect for two. Maxine is a great host and easy to communicate with. The location is easy access to the entire island.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelley R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic Trip

The cottage is fantastic!! Everything is clean and well appointed. Overlooking the harbor with coffee in the morning was relaxing and exactly what we where looking for. Maxine and Chris are great hosts!! Highly recommended!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jason E.

Amazing house, amazing view, amazing host!

We truly enjoyed our stay here while on the island for 7 days. Maxine did everything to ensure we were taken care of and went above and beyond. A beautiful house on a beautiful location, couldn’t have asked for more! I would definitely recommend this to anyone looking for a great place to call home on vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carly V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful!

We booked this property when we had to make last minute travel plans and it was everything it advertised! Beautiful view and perfect for a couple. We loved having a full kitchen and the beautiful deck. We did rent a car and unless you’re looking for some serious cardio up that hill I’d recommend it. We loved our stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent property, max was very helpful. The internet did not seem to work for us, but we were not in the cottage much except at night so it was minor.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daedra G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful views and walkable to town!

My partner and I stayed for 15-days. We had a wonderful experience. Max & Chris made sure we had everything we needed during our stay. We rented a car for the first week and didn't have a car the second. The cottage is close enough to town to walk down for dinner or for a grocery run. You can also walk to Sapphire beach or catch the ferry over to St. John for the day. Great rental for couples looking for a getaway or single travelers.
Stayed 15 nights in Jul 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mike M.

Awesome property made our vacation....

Everything was just as stated.... couldn’t have been better from our arrival to the day we had to leave. Max was the greatest.... met us and led us to the house gave us really great advice on restaurants and beaches nearby. house was the best part of our winter break from the cold. A perfect spot to watch the sun come up and enjoy an amazing view no matter what direction you looked. The perfect getaway at a perfect location lionsgate was the best......we will be back. Mike and Debbie
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2018