This was my sixth stay at Villa Margarita. I stay in the Studio which has its own deck which is 10 steps away from the pool - both of which... read more overlook the sea. I spend about 1/2 my time sitting on the deck in the sun or the shade, reading, sleeping, thinking deep thoughts. The rest of the time I'm busy enjoying the best of the island - the Botanical Gardens, the two forts, art shopping (Cane Roots Gallery, Caribbean Museum for the Arts), gift shopping (Eden South, From the Gecko) and - oh, yea, amazing jewelry everywhere. But it's coming home to Villa Margarita - and the rustle and swoosh of the waves and the palms and amazing breezes that making the outings all the sweeter. For a woman alone - it's great having your own space and the security of the on-location caretakers. Finally, being on the north shore puts you pretty much half way between east and west - sooo convenient. I rent a jeep but if you're not headed to the rain forest a regular sedan is fine. Last thought - eating. I stock up on simple breakfast and snack supplies and then get one meal out per day (too many great spots to eat to name) and bring home left-overs for a meal the next day. With food one of the biggest island expenses - this makes your $ go farther. I go 2nd week... This was my sixth stay at Villa Margarita. I stay in the Studio which has its own deck which is 10 steps away from the pool - both of which overlook the sea. I spend about 1/2 my time sitting on the deck in the sun or the shade, reading, sleeping, thinking deep thoughts.

The rest of the time I'm busy enjoying the best of the island - the Botanical Gardens, the two forts, art shopping (Cane Roots Gallery, Caribbean Museum for the Arts), gift shopping (Eden South, From the Gecko) and - oh, yea, amazing jewelry everywhere.

But it's coming home to Villa Margarita - and the rustle and swoosh of the waves and the palms and amazing breezes that making the outings all the sweeter.

For a woman alone - it's great having your own space and the security of the on-location caretakers. Finally, being on the north shore puts you pretty much half way between east and west - sooo convenient. I rent a jeep but if you're not headed to the rain forest a regular sedan is fine.

Last thought - eating. I stock up on simple breakfast and snack supplies and then get one meal out per day (too many great spots to eat to name) and bring home left-overs for a meal the next day. With food one of the biggest island expenses - this makes your $ go farther.

I go 2nd week of May - a great time of year (hot and dry) - and in 6 years - no hint of hurricane season yet.

Whatever you think you need to pack, take 1/2 that. St. Croix is so chill - no dressing up. For longer stays, pack things you can hand wash and air dry and wear!

Oh, and did I mention the sunsets. Or the sunrises. All from the Studio deck (or balcony of the upstairs units). Villa Margarita cannot be beat! More

  I honestly thought I had already posted a review. We absolutely loved our stay at Villa Margarita! It is perfectly located in the middle of the island, on the north... read more shore. The scenic views from the room and from the deck and from poolside are incomparable. We loved the accommodations and the on-location managers. They were super friendly and helpful. But, not overly attentive to the point of taking away from our stay. We stayed in the studio apartment on the first floor. It's the perfect size for a couple. The bed was comfortable. The bathroom with shower was clean and adequate for our needs. There's a microwave, toaster, and electric frying pan for cooking in the apartment. The kitchenette has a small table and four chairs and there's a loveseat to sit on as well. The pool was very nice and the tiki bar was stocked. I would, and already have, highly recommended Villa Margarita to anyone who is heading to the Virgin Islands! More

  A wonderful location, and a wonderful place. The villa is located above the beach, with a little path down to it, and the sound of the surf was the... read more only noise as we were going to sleep, with the sliding doors open to the balcony and cool breeze blowing through all night.

We borrowed their snorkeling equipment one morning, and snorkeled right off the (rocky) beach in front of the villa - didn't need to bring anything (although I brought a prescription mask) and showered the salt off before going back in. (Didn't use the pool.)

Another afternoon we walked along the beach to the next property, and had lunch at their little cabana/grill.

The owners are very friendly, and were QUITE helpful, making sure that our lack of planning didn't land us in a pinch. When Carl says that getting a rental car is necessary, it is! (BUT BRING A GPS!) Uber doesn't work on St. Croix, and the tourist maps leave a lot to be desired! It is right next to where Columbus landed (the only place in the USA that he did!) so isn't in town, but isn't far - but too far to walk unless you are looking for a hike.

We bought food at a grocery store, and cooked several of our meal there in the kitchen.

I'd happily go back again.

I'm remembering sitting on a deck chair on the balcony watching the trade winds push the breakers ashore, and watching an occasional pelican flying by as the evening fades.

  Beautiful views of ocean and stars, quiet with no cars and few people, comfortable bedrooms and common areas, breezy balcony, lulling surf sound, nearby beach, secure, decent beach needs (snorkeling... read more gear, chairs, towels). Minimal kitchen okay for breakfast and lunch preparation. Decent location close to Christiansted. House host on sight a big plus.

  We just recently stayed at Villa Margarita for the the 6th time and enjoyed every minute! The property is clean and well cared for by the on-site managers who are... read more a wealth of island knowledge! The best part is the location, it’s centrally located which makes it quick and easy to get out East or West. Most importantly, the view is amazing! More

  Our friends and I stayed in the 2br while on a week long vacation. Aside from the unit being clean and comfortable, there is nothing as amazing as having an... read more ocean view and waking up to the sounds of the surf during sunrise. We will 100% be coming back to visit. The peace and hospitality was unmatched!

  We absolutely loved Villa Margarita! Being so close to the ocean and listening to the sound of the surf at night was amazing!
The 2 BR apartment had everything... read more we needed - and it was so peaceful sitting on the deck enjoying the panoramic ocean views and swaying palm trees. Previously, we stayed on the East End of the Island, but this location was more convenient to beaches and activities around the entire Island.
With only 3 apartments in the Villa, it's very quiet and private, but we also enjoyed meeting the other guests at the Tiki Bar by the pool (a fully stocked open bar!! - just bring your own mixers)
Caretakers Amanda & Carl were great and made sure we had everything we needed, The villa supplies everything for the beach - chairs, coolers, snorkel gear, even noodles (my fav)
Our 2 weeks went by too fast - We hated to leave!! More

  Great place, quiet, convenient location. Beautiful pool area and tiki bar. Place was clean and spacious with great view from balcony. Everything you need for going... read more to beach available - cooler, towels, etc. Would stay here again.

  Lovely villa, very private and quiet with beautiful, high up ocean views which enabled me to watch a manta ray cruise the reef off shore for several hundred yards and... read more many seabirds as well. Apartment well-furnished and very comfortable. Nice beach for swimming a 5 minute walk. Good restaurants and some nice hikes 5-10 minute drive. 5 minutes from small harbor for kayaking tours, etc. More

  My husband and I had a lovely time at Villa Margarita. It is exceptionally clean, incredible views, comfortable bed, well-stocked kitchen, bar & beach gear, sparkling pool, access to... read more a beautiful beach. We loved exploring the Island and then returning to our quiet, peaceful villa. The caretakers are fantastic hosts that gave good local recommendations, were available for any questions and keep the grounds immaculate. It is centrally located, but we enjoyed going to Cane Bay for local meals and felt access to the entire Island was easy. It is in a gated community and we loved the privacy & quiet. More

  We stayed in the 2 bedroom at Villa Margarita, but all rooms have a fabulous view of the pool and ocean. We had coffee on the veranda every morning savoring... read more the gentle waves of the palm trees and the ocean. coming in. There is access to the ocean right in front of the villa to go "shelling". A lounging - swimming beach is next door. The managers onsite, Amanda and Carl were wonderful and fixed the very MINOR issues that came up. It has a small kitchenette, and we were able to fix breakfast every morning with an electric skillet or 2 burner portable unit. (no stove) and a fairly large refridgerator for what ever you wanted to have on hand or leftovers from the dinner the night before. It was nicely secluded and quiet and you can get to anywhere on the island within 20 minutes. The pool was kept inpeckably clean. Villa Margarita is like a home and even it is full, there will never be a huge crowd like big resorts. Very cozy with comfortable beds too.

  My family of 4 just spent about 2 weeks over the holidays at Villa Margarita. The airbnb we had reserved for a year prior fell through 2 days before our... read more trip (they "inadvertently" rented our unit out to someone else for 3 days in the middle of our stay!). So that put us in a bind with only a few days before flying from MN, but luckily we landed an even better place = Villa Margarita. This place is paradise lost! The caretakers Amanda and Carl were the best, gave great suggestions, and kept their pool SO pristine and clean. My teenage girls enjoyed sharing the 2-bedroom, while my husband and I stayed in the suite. Both had amazing views and we slept withOUT A/C for the first time in our lives in the tropics! That is how amazing the trade winds were the entire time. This place is worth the $, if you are considering it, book it NOW! More

  My family and I visited Villa Margarita this winter, and we can't say enough good things about the property or the on site managers, Kristie and Chris. We rented... read more the 2 bedroom unit, which is clean, well appointed and spacious. The villa has a lovely small pool, and the rooms have breathtaking views of the sea from the double balconies. If you want to swim in the sea, a five minute walk brings you to a beach which is the only spot where Christopher Columbus actually landed in the United States. It's not the biggest beach, but the water is calm, there is a sandy bottom, and there are amazing shells that get washed up in the inlet. The cool thing about St. Croix is that there are so many beaches, and Kristie happily told us the pros and cons of each. On Kristie's suggestion, we explored a few, and were never steered wrong. The villa's location is a good mix of being totally secluded, but also close enough to everything. There are a string of bars and restaurants a short drive up the beach on Cane Bay, and the bar and restaurant down the hill at the mouth of Salt River Bay. It's also close enough to the boardwalk in Christiansted, or the main business district. On site, there is a fantastic tiki bar near the pool and nice new gas grill, where we brought food from the local... My family and I visited Villa Margarita this winter, and we can't say enough good things about the property or the on site managers, Kristie and Chris. We rented the 2 bedroom unit, which is clean, well appointed and spacious. The villa has a lovely small pool, and the rooms have breathtaking views of the sea from the double balconies.

If you want to swim in the sea, a five minute walk brings you to a beach which is the only spot where Christopher Columbus actually landed in the United States. It's not the biggest beach, but the water is calm, there is a sandy bottom, and there are amazing shells that get washed up in the inlet.

The cool thing about St. Croix is that there are so many beaches, and Kristie happily told us the pros and cons of each. On Kristie's suggestion, we explored a few, and were never steered wrong.

The villa's location is a good mix of being totally secluded, but also close enough to everything. There are a string of bars and restaurants a short drive up the beach on Cane Bay, and the bar and restaurant down the hill at the mouth of Salt River Bay. It's also close enough to the boardwalk in Christiansted, or the main business district. On site, there is a fantastic tiki bar near the pool and nice new gas grill, where we brought food from the local supermarket.

Most importantly, Kristie and Chris are amazing hosts. She makes a mean Pina Colada and even set up a happy hour for the guests (we were so incredibly sorry to have missed because our family had a health care emergency). Overall they couldn't have been kinder, more helpful or more understanding. Their hospitality was thorough, thoughtful, and incredibly appreciated. When I read the reviews to this property, I wondered if it was too good to be true. Make no mistake, it is that good. Book it if it's available! More

  If you are looking for a private and intimate spot this is a perfect destination! Ocean views and a quick walk to a beautiful beach! However, renting a car is... read more must! Could not recommend this destination more and will definitely be back!

  Our (extended) family had a fabulous 3-week stay at glorious Villa Margarita! The views from all rooms were our favorite view on St Croix: pool, palm trees swaying in the... read more constant breeze, and the turquoise hues of the reef-filled ocean. It was exactly the natural getaway we needed after Covid lockdowns. The villa’s location is perfect: feels secluded but a short drive to the island’s towns and beaches and sights. We fell in love with St Croix and hope to return soon!

  Just a wonderful experience to spend 9 days in paradise overlooking the Caribbean Sea. Collin was wonderful and attentive to our needs. He even bought us a new... read more Coffee maker when ours didn't work. Extremely close to Salt River Marina if you like SCUBA diving. We would go back in a heartbeat. My only critique was I wish they took Credit Cards as payment.

  What can I say that hasn’t already been said? This was our first time to St Croix and the location was perfect. Besides being on the ocean, it... read more was quick access to either town since you are smack dab in the middle of the N shore when staying at Villa Margarita. You will have everything you need, felt like home but with a wonderful ocean front view. We were able to cook many meals in the studio, ample space for a couple. Patrick & Siria, the hosts, are true assets, always around if you needed anything, yet you feel like you still had your privacy. We were the only guests for most of the week, we felt very lucky.

  March 12-19, 2020. Return visit to my favorite Caribbean Island. Our stay at Villa Margarita was the high point of our week; we really wanted to stay. ... read more The hosts, Siria and Patrick, were most accommodating and we feel like they are new friends. The property is lovely, well maintained with an outstanding view of the Salt River inlet on St. Croix. We look forward to staying there again. Conveniently situated yet quiet enough to fantasize that it is your own Caribbean retreat.

  Sometimes I hesitate to write a review because I don't want others to know of a gem -- keep it to myself. Villa Margarita was perfect for us: on... read more the water, facing breezes, well-maintained, clean and affordable. It is a small slice of paradise. We rented the two-bedroom unit with two couples. There is one bath; one room has a king bed, the other a queen. The kitchen has a refrigerator, hot plate, toaster oven, and microwave, but no stove. There is a shared gas grille by the pool, a hot tub (we didn't use), and a Tiki bar with a full range of local rum -- free for use by guests. The place looked exactly like the pictures: nice but not opulent (no marble countertops). The bathroom is split in two with a separate room for toilet and shower/bath with sink and a front room with just a sink, so it worked well for two couples. There is a caretaker in residence -- actually in transition with a five-year caretaker leaving; the new one is nice and concientious so the quality others have mentioned should continue. The villa is by itself at the end of a dirt road so you need a car. You cannot swim immediately in front of the villa, but there is a short walk left or right to nice beaches. We found ourselves spending lots of time on the balcony, shaded from the sun and facing the breezes -- a perfect place for a liesurly breakfast or late afternoon drink. Since there are only three units it seemed like we had the place to ourselves most of the time. There is a nice restaurant, Flyers, in the nearby marina -- you could walk, but we drove. A short drive to the West is Cane Bay Beach and the newly named (March 2020) Leatherback Restaurant (formerly Cane Bay). We had fresh fish there that was the best fish meal we have ever had, and the view is across the beach to the sea -- perfect.

  We stayed in the 2 bedroom unit for 10 days in February. TJ and Denise did a wonderful job restoring the Villa after the hurricane. It's such a beautiful... read more spot and very conveniently located on the Island. The Tiki bar is a great place to sit and relax, especially if the wind is blowing. Beautiful views and the breezes made sleeping easy. Denise and TJ had happy hour while we were there and it was delicious and such fun visiting with them and the other guests. Would definitely recommend it and plan to go back.

  Wow! ...just Wow! This place definitely surpassed my expectations on all levels. The accommodations were very nice w/ everything we could have wanted. The pool, waterfront & location are top... read more notch. The caretakers were super friendly & clued is in on all the best beaches & hidden gems that St. Croix has to offer. We won’t soon forget our visit to Villa Margarita and hope to return in the future!

  We stayed at the Villa Margarita for the last 10 days and had a great experience. The villas have great views of the ocean and is relaxing to sleep with... read more the doors open and listen to the waves crash onto the shore.

The Caretakers: Denise and TJ have lived on the island for over 10 years and they enthusiastically share their knowledge of the area with guests, which enabled-us to take advantage of the specials typically only known by “the Locals”, (aka Fun Day Sunday at Hotel on the Cay & 1/2 priced burgers on Monday at Cane Bay).

The room is nicely appointed and it overlooks the pool, hot tub and of course the ocean. We definitely plan to stay there again!

  This was the most relaxing vacation ever for my wife and I. Private and Tranquil yet close to great places to eat and easy drives to Cristiansted and Frederiksted. Denise... read more and TJ made us feel at home and they were incredibly helpful showing and suggesting places to go, driving tips, you name it. Next door is a beach bar that serves up great food and cold beer. Beer drinkers do not leave the island without trying the locally brewed beer, Leatherback. Our experience with Villa Margarita has made me hesitant to go back to staying at a hotel. We had a hard time packing our suitcases to return home.

  This villa has a very good location. It's approximately 20 minutes from Christiansted, 25-30 minutes from Frederiksted, 10 minutes from Cane bay, and 15 minutes from the rain forest. We... read more stayed in the 2 bedroom and it was nice. Had plenty of room for two...More

  We would like to stay here each time we visit St. Croix but are concerned that it may become unaffordable. It was also a bit concerning that the owner... read more made us pay for the entire stay in advance of our arrival. Denise and TJ were...More

  My wife and I spent 8 nights at Villa Margarita and absolutely loved it. The view is spectacular. The weather was awesome on St. Croix, allowing us to sleep with... read more the balcony doors open while listening to the sounds of the crashing waves. We stayed...More

  This was our third time staying here and we had the pleasure of having the original owners staying there to cover for the present on site managers who were away... read more on an extended trip. Our room was neat and clean as always and the views...More

  We just returned this week from our stay at Villa Margarita for 11 days! Wow 1 - what a beautiful and immaculately kept property!! Villa Margarita has 3... read more separate suites that you can rent individually or you can rent the entire property for larger groups....More

  We rented all three suites for our week long family reunion and felt like we made the perfect choice!! The incredible views from the rooms, pristine pool, new gas grill,... read more and roomy deck complete with tiki bar, dart board, and water toys (even three kayaks!)...More

  We rented all three suites for our week long family reunion and felt like we made the perfect choice!! The incredible views from the rooms, pristine pool, new gas grill,... read more and roomy deck complete with tiki bar, dart board, and water toys (even three kayaks!)...More