This was a wonderful vacation! The condo had everything we needed, especially the gorgeous view of the Caribbean! It was very comfortable and clean, and the brand new kitchen is well laid out and had all the cooking utensils and appliances we needed. We enjoyed lingering over our home cooked breakfast while gazing at the beautiful Caribbean from the living room or balcony. And returning after a day of sightseeing or snorkeling and maybe cook dinner or maybe have dinner out, but always an evening swim in the gorgeous on-site swimming pool! There was rarely anyone in the pool, I guess because there is so much to do on the island. There's also great places to eat out. This condo's hosts have a binder of information on restaurants, shopping, and activities. We only ate at restaurants they recommended and we didn't have any bad meals! There's plenty to do on this island and it's easy to get around. Snorkeling was especially great at Cane Bay and near the pier at Frederiksted. We enjoyed Frederiksted the day a cruise ship was in port--there was lots of activity, pop-up shops and local community dance troupes gave performances in the Town Square. There were many nice restaurants in and around Christiansted. We even enjoyed going to a local fundraiser that involved food, live music and visiting with the locals. People were so friendly everywhere we went St Croix! We are history buffs , so we visited both forts and two plantations and found so much interesting history of this island. We loved the Cruzan Rum factory tour, it's a best value if you enjoy fruity rum drinks. We do. It was great to be able to do several things in one day because travel distances are short. And still have time for a relaxing evening back at the condo. We never closed the condo windows or turned on the AC because at night it was nice falling asleep and waking up to the sound of the surf below and the breeze rustling the palm trees. In this condo has 2 master suites, that is private bathroom attached to each bedroom. So it is nice for two couples to share. This condo also has a washer and dryer, so it was easy and quick to wash the salt or chlorine out of our swimsuits daily. I look forward to coming back to St Croix. I would rent this condo again!
First off, I feel awful for taking this long to write a review... My husband and I stayed at Eden by the Sea for our honeymoon last June. This place was better than we could have ever imagined (nicer than our condo back home!). The view on the balconies are unforgettable. The owners of Eden by the Sea are very friendly and helpful. There is a book full of recommendations from them and a guest book as well. I felt like I was at a home away from home! I would recommend staying here to anyone!!! I dream of the day that we can come back.
We’re so thankful for our time in St. Croix. My husband and I went with another couple for eight days. Eden by the Sea was a wonderful home base for our trip.
Even though it required a little bit of driving to get to the further points on the island, we loved being on the east end. It felt out of the way and relaxed. The condo was set up perfectly for us – two bedrooms (each with full baths) at opposite ends of the hallway, which gave us a feeling of privacy; a fully-equipped kitchen which allowed us to enjoy preparing several meals at “home;” a wonderful washer/dryer, which we used several times to wash the beach towels (provided) and clothes from our many excursions on the island; a very nice TV with DVD’s (beach-themed, of course); and snorkels and fins which we loved being able to use at the beach down the road. The air conditioning was quiet and efficient when we wanted to use it. Being a bird watcher, I was thrilled to find a set of binoculars, along with a bird guide. I loved having my coffee out on the balcony every morning with binoculars and book in hand! Speaking of the balcony (“gallery”), the view was beautiful!
The condo complex has a very nice outdoor pool – you have to walk down a long set of stairs to get to it, but I didn’t mind. The pool was clean and attractive.
One of the aspects of our visit that stood out was the care and preparation given by our hosts. It seems like they thought of everything that we would need or want to make our time comfortable and enjoyable. The binder with tips regarding restaurants and activities was so helpful! There was such a personal touch given to everything. If we ever take another trip to St. Croix, we will definitely schedule our stay with Eden by the Sea – St. Croix.
This was our first trip to St. Croix and Eden By the Sea was like home away from home. We chose to vacation with another couple and the way the condo is laid out gave privacy to each of us as needed. We each had our own bedroom with it's own bathroom. The condo is very comfortable with many extras such as a washer dryer, DVD's, books, games and a fully stocked kitchen.
The room furnishings are very bright and cheery. It truly reflects the paradise that awaits you just outside the door. Each day was a new adventure as we explored the island. Thank you, Julie, for the excellent notebook you prepared with wonderful suggestions and tips to enjoy the island.
The views from the balconies are breathtaking. It was wonderful to see and hear the ocean as we relaxed on the balconies.
The island has a much slower paced life which helped us to decompress from our busy lives. We also enjoyed some delicious Caribbean food at local restaurants such as Turtle Deli. The sandwiches were amazing and the bread was handmade on location.
Kevin & Julie are wonderful hosts who have provided for your every need to insure you have a memorable vacation.
This is a vacation we will look fondly back upon for many years.
This condo was equipped from A to Z!
There was nothing u could want that was not already provided by Julie & Kevin.
The atmosphere was so relaxed & the island was not commercialized as others are. The view was breathtaking and the condo community was very delightful to greet each morning. We can't say enough good things about this condo and hopefully will be able to return in the future.
We loved it here! Hosts Kevin and Julie were great to work with.
The condo had two very comfy bedrooms and 2 1/2 baths. there's kitchen and laundry facilities, so you can stay in for a meal if you want.
It's on the east end at Coakley Bay and has super ocean and Buck Island views. The grounds include a pool that was excellently maintained and uncrowded. There's even a quality Italian Restaurant on the premises.
We found it very easy to get to Christiansted, Fredriksted, Salt River, Cane Beach and other places for our various daily excursions while on vacation. Both thumbs up!
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if you are looking for a carefree,roomy, home away from home on a beautiful tropical island:Eden by the sea is your place.not only does it have a beautiful view of buck island,but you have complete kitchen to make food while you stare out at the view.and when i say complete,i mean right down to the seasonings.it is located close enough to the eastern most point of the US that i could wake up at 5:45 am and catch the awesome sunrise.and if you like resort dining and food, some of the best places are minutes away.i highly recommend getting a hot breakfast at seaside market to save time.once i found that place,i got breakfast there every day. i never paid over $4 dollars.and this is where the locals line up. fastest way to eat and no dishes to clean. caribbean sailing adventure for snorkling at buck island .angry nates for good food and live music on thursday. chicken shack for great chicken.off the wall to watch the sunset and good pizza.fredricksted pier for jumping with the local kids and great snorkling.when ship is in,check out the market there for good deals.i could go on and on
but Eden by the sea is the place you can go back to unwind after all the days events.and everything is there.including beach towels.and 1 very important thing also.it is on a main road so its easy to find at night.and rent a car to explore everywhere.i personally put on 900 miles in 2 weeks.can you imagine what i saw.but thats a book in the making.enjoy this place
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