Beautiful and peaceful , amazing views and comfort
We have rented homes on St. Croix 6 times, and this was our favorite. The home is beautiful and comfortable and very interesting with the sugar mill entrance and the ruins on the grounds. Somar is the wonderful grounds manager and she showed us around the place and answered our questions as they arose. We were pleasantly surprised to find that the house was set up with provisions so we did not need to grocery shop on our arrival day! They even provided the recipe and ingredients for the house cocktail, the "Beveldere", and we enjoyed them throughout the week (dark rum, banana rum, lime juice, orange juice!) There was plenty of room in the house for our entire group. Oh, and the pool is so large and so clean! There were 3 very friendly, low-key dogs who would walk up to the house once each day, as though they live there (which they do) and we felt like we had very well behaved pets but with none of the responsibility. There are hummingbird that feed on the flowers around the house, and we saw a really cool hermit crab walking along the driveway one night. We hope to return soon.
First of all the pictures donât do this house justice! It is just gorgeous! The main house with the beautiful brick, hosts 3 bedrooms- 1 upstairs 2 down all w private baths. The deck? Amazing! 2 apartments both w 2 queen beds just down a path gives guests space to spread out, also the cottage adjacent to apartments. Plenty of space to spread out or hide when you need to sit quietly for a minute.
The pool was huge with a nice sit in shelf to cool off if you didnât want to swim and was a perfect way to end the night after a hot day exploring beautiful STX. Location was perfect! Views were amazing. Landscaping was gorgeous. House had everything we needed and more than any other VRBO weâve rented in past. Somar the property caretaker was so sweet and so helpful whenever a minor blip came up. My only advice? Follow the pin she sends not the address on the listing if you book, gps didnât like that one lol
I already miss the views and flamboyant trees!
Book this house you wonât regret it.
We will be back
Absolutely blew us away, what a beautiful place, as my granddaughter said, it was a fairy palace! So many amenities, lovingly appointed and perfect for our multi-generational family. From the stone tower overlooking the sunlit sea to the huge and inviting pool to the main house and multiple living units, it was extraordinary at every turn. Our caretaker was a lovely human, very friendly and attentive.
Our group went back recently for our second trip to Estate Belvedere and it was just as great as our last trip. All the things that I commented on in my last review held true this year. The property is wonderful, with a great location. Somar continues to be a wonderful and extremely helpful property manager. We're already looking forward to our next trip.
When I planned this trip, I hoped for a vacation where everyone (ages 14 months to 76 years) would have opportunities and space to come together in various configurations, enjoy activities together and alone and relax.
Estate Belvedere had it all. There were quiet spots to go off and read a book or have one-to-one time, and indoor and outdoor spaces for all eleven of us to gather. The local artwork throughout the estate was lovely. The pool is enormous and pristine with lots of tables and seating around it. The landscaping is exquisite. Beauty all around.
The tower top was a favorite for sunsets.
Accommodations were everything I could ask for: attractive, spacious, clean, extremely comfortable and well provisioned. There was a nicely stocked library of books and games and a magic closet with everything from sunblock to first aid supplies to snorkeling equipment.
Sumarâs warm presence and immediate helpfulness was a joy. At every step, from a pre-shop to stock us with food for our first days, to answering every one of our questions with patience and good humor, she had the gift of being friendly and available without being intrusive. We all appreciated and liked her so very much.
Estate Belvedere is a special place. It facilitated a vacation together that brought us even closer and provided us with laughs, deep conversations and playful games. I give it my highest recommendation and hope to return there.
Our expectation was much more than what the photos showed online. This was a perfect fit for several of us who came to STX for our son's wedding. Everyone had their own space and restroom which was a plus! Somar, the property manager, was great to work with and very helpful. You do need to expect several stairs in and around the property and is not ADA compliant. The pool was like staying at a resort, it was gorgeous. Definitely recommend Estate Belvedere and will rent again if the need arises.
We had a marvelous trip to Estate Belvedere. There were 12 of us (6 couples) that stayed at the villa. It was perfect for our group. The property is beautiful (the pictures really don't do it justice), the house is immaculate, the views are great, the pool is huge and the outdoor sitting area is wonderful for gathering and relaxing. The location is in my favorite area of St. Croix. It's a 5 minute drive down to Cane Bay and the beach/restaurants there and you're only about 20 minutes from either Christiansted or Frederiksted. Finally, Somar, the property's caretaker, was a joy to work with. Friendly, knowledgeable and always helpful. She was an excellent added bonus to the villa.
I cannot say enough about Estate Belvedere. The property is absolutely gorgeous and even more than I expected. The rooms, the gardens, the pool, the view! Our stay was honestly a dream. Somer, the property manager, is so very friendly and helpful. We really enjoyed getting to talk to her each day. Do not hesitate to book Estate Belvedere! If I ever have the opportunity to stay here again I will in a heartbeat. Thank you so much for opening your home and allowing us to stay.
This house is so wonderful that even if you never left it, youâd have an amazing vacation! The grounds are beautiful and the pool is enormous. The kitchen was very well-equipped, we enjoyed hanging out and dining on the back deck (and grilling on the Weber grill). They have everything you need - beach towels, sun hats, beach chairs, pool floats, etc. Its a pretty quick drive to Cane Bay beach and a few restaurants, The Landing and AMA a Cane Bay (we went to the latter twice). The house is about 20 minutes from the airport. There arenât any grocery stores close by, so you just have to make sure you coordinate your excursions and grocery shopping. The house was fairly centrally located to all the places we wanted to visit: tidal pools, Rainbow Beach, Cane bay beach, bioluminescent kayaking, departure for snorkeling trip to Buck Island, and Domino Club.
Starting from the beginning, Jeri was an absolute delight to work with in the process of getting house rented. We changed the number of guest a couple of times and Jeri was very accommodating to our needs, no one could had been better!
When we arrived at the estate it was more than we all expected, The home was magnificent, the outdoors, lush and green, well manicured. The pool quite inviting. The accommodations of the home well beyond what anyone could need. The bedrooms and bathrooms perfect,, having multiple washers and dryers great! Loved the home, it was simply breathtaking, prefect for the wedding!
Then there was Somar! We all feel like we have a new life time friend. She was extremely helpful to us all. Anything we needed ( which was not much) she was always there! She told us a lot about the area including St. Croix history, the best places to dine, the best things to see and do! Somar made our stay so much better, we enjoyed her so much!
We all thank Somar, Jeri and VBRO
Rose and Dave Ingle with Olivia Christian
Stefanie and Chris Thorton
Valerie and Jay Hirtriter
Michele and Lee Wheeler
Beth and Josh Osborne
Amazing estate with beautiful views and all the amenities
Three families stayed at the estate and absolutely loved it! There was plenty of room to spread out and the home is in excellent shape as well as super clean. The view and pool are wonderful but the caretaker, Somar, is a true gem! Super helpful and friendly. We appreciated the excellent communication and fully stocked kitchen. Would stay again in a heartbeat.