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Lion's Gate Getaway- Lush Setting. Check for seasonal discounts

Apartment with kitchen, near Sapphire Beach

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Enjoy a serene view of the water from this outdoor space, perfect for dining or relaxation.
Relax in this serene bedroom with a large bed and comfortable seating area.
Stroll through a lush garden area surrounded by vibrant flowers and dense foliage along a natural stone path.
Overlooking a serene harbor with boats anchored, this tranquil setting offers breathtaking views of the surrounding hills and islands.
Enjoy cooking in this well-equipped kitchen with a microwave and ample natural light.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Air conditioning
  • Sea view

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Lion's Gate Getaway- Lush Setting. Check for seasonal discounts

Apartment with kitchen, near Sapphire Beach
This smoke-free apartment building features barbecues. The apartment features a kitchen with a fridge and a microwave, plus a patio and a TV with a DVD player. Additional amenities include a coffee/tea maker, a hairdryer and an iron/ironing board.
Air-conditioned accommodation at this apartment offers DVD players and a hairdryer. Rooms open to patios. Kitchens offer fridges, microwaves, kitchenware and utensils and coffee/tea makers.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Property manager

Maxine Lavitt

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

Bedrooms

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Property does not allow children

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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

Property is also known as

Lion's Gate Getaway Lush Setting Overlooks St. John Tortola
Lion's Gate Getaway Lush Setting. Check for Seasonal Discounts

About the area

Map
St. Thomas,, Virgin Islands

What's nearby

  • Secret Harbour Beach - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Sapphire Beach - 2 min drive - 1.0 km
  • Lindquist Beach - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Coki Point Beach - 9 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Coral World Ocean Park - 9 min drive - 4.4 km

Getting around

  • St. Thomas (SPB-St. Thomas Seaplane Base) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sapphire Beach Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Sunset Grille @ Secret Harbour Beach Resort - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪An Hour Late - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Tarpon’s Table - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Coconut Cove - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lion's Gate Getaway- Lush Setting. Check for seasonal discounts pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Lion's Gate Getaway- Lush Setting. Check for seasonal discounts?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lion's Gate Getaway- Lush Setting. Check for seasonal discounts?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Lion's Gate Getaway- Lush Setting. Check for seasonal discounts located?

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

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Lion's Gate Getaway- Lush Setting. Check for seasonal discounts Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 117 out of 131 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 131 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 131 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 131 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 131 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

SavvaM

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

Phenomenal views, great location, caring hosts!

Maxine and Chris are kind and caring hosts, we had an incredible time!
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy F.

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

Lovely Stay Overlooking Quaint Bustling Red Hook

Great patio setting overlooking Red Hook. We could see a lot of the bay area, which made it a great setting for coffee, tea, or cocktail. Could see the comings and goings of the ferry's going over to St. John’s. Easy drive to lots of beaches. Our favorite was Lindquist. Max and Chris were super nice and helpful. Lots of water toys for our enjoyment.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Logan F.

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

10/10

Incredible experience. Maxine and Chris were amazing hosts. Perfect location. Perfect views. Would recommend to anyone.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mr L.

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

The Views!

We enjoyed our time at Lion's Gate and the property had all the necessities. The hill is a bit of a challenge the first time up, but after that we did fine both driving and walking it. Location to Red Hook and the ferries is excellent, but with that you may also get noise from the late-night revelers below. We did have to close the windows due to that and then one night of rain. We ate on the terrace watching the harbor activity and enjoying the breeze. A new mattress/box spring may be in order and if they could figure out a way to have a hot tub/jacuzzi with those views, it would add another level of terrific. Chris and Max are good hosts; they communicated, were accommodating and from our interactions seem pretty easy-going. We would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Stephanie W.

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

Beautiful views

The little apartment on the side of the hill was just perfect for us. The drive is steep and a little scary but worth it. The parking was a little stressful. There’s not much room to turn around but we made it lol. If you get the chance talk with the owner he’s a delight. Overall we really enjoyed our getaway and would definitely return.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles A.

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

Beautiful location

This place was absolutely perfect, I travel a lot and enjoyed this more than 90 percent of the places I have stayed
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christina M.

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

Great place to stay

We loved our time at Lions Gate! Its quiet and peaceful and had just what we needed. We didnt expect beach chairs, beach towels (we brought our own), and a cooler, but and they all came in handy! Max and Chris were great hosts and we look forward to staying again in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gracie T.

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

Cozy stay, great hosts

This place seemed more "authentic" than the other resort-style properties we looked at, and we're so glad we went with it! The view was wonderful and Maxine and Chris were great hosts with local insights. It was great to be walking distance to Red Hook, but keep in mind the road leading there is very steep, so would only consider it truly "walkable" if you're fairly athletic.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Crystal G., Lexington SC

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

GORGEOUS VIEW - Perfect size

Gorgeous view- worth every penny. Great value.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Stephen T.

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

Top Rated

A quiet and restful retreat, ideal for a stay in Red Hook. Maxine and Chris were generous and considerate hosts; the apartment was well appointed; and the views from the covered porch exceptional—well worth the steep walk up the hill. We plan to return next year, and absolutely recommend the whole experience to others.
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joe & Sandy M., Eagan, MN

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

Great location and sunrises and outdoor space!

My husband and I really enjoyed Lion’s Gate Getaway for all the reasons above. Can’t stress enough how great the outdoor space is. We also enjoyed the visits from Louis the dog and the tips from Chris and Max.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

shane E.

Great Location!

Max and Chris are awesome. I will be here next time!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2018

10/10 Excellent

Sarah D.

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

Best stay with best hosts

Staying with Max was amazing! The apartment has the most beautiful views, it's cozy, and Max and Chris were so helpful and hopsitable. It was the perfect size for two people and we loved hanging out on the patio to watch the sun set and boats come in. It's so close to everything in Red Hook as well which makes going out at night very nice. I highly recommend staying here!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

woody r.

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

Spur of the moment

I had a very relaxed enjoyable time property was just as advertised definitely coming back
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cade F.

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

Good stay and even better host

I stayed in the apartment for 14 days while taking some captains classes in St Thomas. During my stay, Maxine and Chris were very hospitable. They invited me for dinner a few times, and we shared many interesting stories. I would highly recommend staying here.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Michael T., Chicago

Charming, steep incline, but what a view!

Charming decor on a steep incline with priceless views. Definitely want a rental for the full experience!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Jacqueline L., Riverhead, N.Y.

An ideal place to get rejuvenated.

Ideal location close to restaurants, stores, beaches and St. John. Beautiful and cozy environment with a lovely views of the harbor St Thomas and St John. I was able to get some needed exercise when I chose to walk up and down the hill from the property. Chris and Max were charming and helpful.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2017

10/10 Excellent

Brian R.

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

Spectacular Views

Great property with magnificent views over the top of Red Hook. The property owners are great to work with. Our second stay here & my wife says the hill has gotten steeper since the last time, no issue as we drove up most of the time. Booked later this year for a few days before we head over to St John. Perfect location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

jaime M.

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

Absolutely Amazing

Words cannot express how beautiful the veiws, and the room/property is. It was wonderful to be so close to town and have the privacy of being tucked away. Chris and Maxine are wonderful hosts. They are so welcoming and giving us some great ideas to adventure around. I would definitely come back in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany W.

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

Perfect Getaway!

The entire experience at Lion’s Gate was wonderful! The hosts are so kind and easy to get in touch with (they live upstairs from the rental.) The place looks just like the photos and has incredible views of the bay. The only drawback is location at the top of a steep hill, walking it is a workout and the taxi drivers have a hard time accessing it as well. We had a great time and would highly recommend this rental.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Casey L.

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

Peaceful Stay In the Trees

I really cannot say enough about this rental. My partner and I were greeted by Max when we arrived who drove down the hill to take us up with our bags. The view from the front porch is incredible. The rental was extremely clean and well maintained. I loved looking at all the little personal touches to the house, it really felt like a well loved home. We also got to meet her husband, Chris, who met us at the grocery store to give us a ride up the hill with our groceries for the week. They both are so kind. Max was able to give us recommendations on where to go and what to stay away from. We loved spending every sunrise sitting on the porch having coffee and breakfast and watching the town below come to life. There was a perfect morning breeze on the porch every day, we really loved being able to open the windows and enjoy the open air. The shower is incredible. Open air, beautiful plants, it was so inviting and refreshing. We stocked the fridge and were able to have many meals at the house as there were plenty of dishes and utensils for us to use. Our favorite part of breakfast was getting to hang out with Louie when he would come to say hi :) If you don't mind the hike, the walk up and down the driveway is steep - but doable. You may need to take a couple of breaks every now and then but we liked it! We felt extremely safe behind the gate and were able to get away from the noise below. We loved getting to know Max and Chris and their history and would definitely stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bill S.

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

Red Hook/Lions Gate

Beautiful Apartment with overlook of Redhook and Saint Johns. Very appealing decorations/plants. Steep/narrow road to location from Red Hook. Just take your time, stay left and you can make it there safely and it's worth it. Affordable, good wifi and comfortable accommodations. Flowers and chocolates for my wife for anniversary were some of the best I've ever had arranged by locations for our yearly trip! May do again, but we do like to have variety of places we go, we'll see... Thanks Max and Chris!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pacha S.

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

One of the best places we have stayed.

Maxine and Chris were very hospitable. They picked us up down the hill and dropped us off. They also let us checked in early. The view from their place was amazing!! We can’t get enough of it. The studio was well equipped and had everything you need for your stay. We would definitely come back if they would have us again. Thank you so much for having us. Pacha&Russell
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mallory L.

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

Wonderful place!

Max and Chris are awesome hosts. The property has the best views in Red Hook. I loved everything about it. It was clean, spacious, and even came with a dog! Louie hung out on the porch with us while we ate breakfast in the morning. It was perfect. I would stay again. The climb up isn't for the weak, though. Get your quads ready for it. But, the view is worth it.
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peter and Robin K., gilford,nh.

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

Lionsgate comfort

Overall, this property was exactly what we look for. Max and Chris were the perfect hosts. Safety and comfort are two of our concerns and both were met perfectly. The location in Red Hook was walkable to downtown and the Ferry. It is walkable but up a steep hill and that may be a concern if you do not rent a car. We did not have a car and as two older individuals, it was not a problem for us. Ate on the terrace every day, nice evening breeze, never used AC, beautiful views of harbor and St John. All basic needs provided, and more. Thank you Max and Chris
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024