Villa Margarita St Croix USVI

Gentle Winds condos St. Croix is a top-rated resort offering 66 two- and 3-bedroom condo rentals, centrally located on St. Croix’s north shore with easy access to the whole island. A private location on 60 acres of tropical land with its own sandy beach.

Gentle Winds at a Glance

• Location: private condo resort on St Croix’s quiet North Shore between Salt River and Cane Bay
• Size: 60-plus acres with 2 and 3 bedroom condos spread around a central pool and beach area
• Beach: wide, sandy, with thatched shade huts, loungers and hammocks (access limited to residents and guests)
• Vibe: relaxed, low-rise, family-friendly, more “condo resort” than big hotel
• Amenities: large pool, beach bar and grill, tennis and basketball courts, small putting or practice golf area, kids’ play area, clubhouse, and well-kept grounds
• Best for: families, couples, and repeat visitors who want quiet, easy access to the North Shore, and a base to explore the island

You can compare Gentle Winds condos and amenities to nearby rentals offering direct booking here or places to stay in Christiansted.

Before you go: what Gentle Winds is really like

Gentle Winds is not a hotel. It is a low-rise condo community with individually owned units, so the feel of your stay depends a bit on which condo you choose. Overall, the resort is quiet, with most guests splitting time between the large pool, the beach, and day trips around the island. The beach is usually calm enough for swimming, but in winter north swells you can get stronger surf and more wave noise at night.

Most visitors rent a car. Gentle Winds sits on the North Shore with nothing truly walkable beyond the beach and the on-site pool and courts. Groceries and restaurants are a short drive in either direction, but you should not plan on taxis or rideshares as your main transport.

If you prefer a busy resort with a full-service front desk, room service and nightly entertainment, Gentle Winds will feel too quiet. If you like space, a big pool, a natural beach and an easy base between Christiansted and Cane Bay, it is one of the better all-round locations on St Croix’s North Shore.

Gentle Winds condo rental options & price guide

Gentle Winds is a low-rise condo community with mainly two and three bedroom units. Each condo is individually owned, so prices vary by renovation level, view and how you book (direct vs. platform), but there are some clear patterns.

Typical condo layouts

• 2 bedroom / 2 bath condos – usually sleep 4–6 guests
• 3 bedroom units – usually sleep 6–8 guests and cost more per night
• Ground-floor units – easiest pool and beach access, a few steps from the lawn
• Upper-floor units – better ocean views and breezes, often a bit quieter

Typical nightly rates (rough guide)

Based on current listings for Gentle Winds and similar Christiansted condos:

• 2BR low season (late spring, summer, early fall): often around $230–$280 per night
• 2BR off-season (Sep–Oct): some units drop closer to $210–$240 per night
• 2BR high season (winter & holidays): commonly $300–$350+ per night

Owners of 3BR units usually price about 20–35% higher than comparable 2BRs, so it is realistic to see:

• 3BR low season: roughly $300–$380 per night
• 3BR high season: roughly $380–$450+ per night, depending on view, remodel level and reviews

These are not fixed quotes – they are typical ranges so you can sanity-check any offer you see online.

Typical extra charges

On top of the nightly rate, most Gentle Winds rentals also charge:

• Cleaning / housekeeping fee: commonly around $150–$250 per stay
  (one published Gentle Winds rate sheet lists a $150 housekeeping charge for a 2BR condo)
• USVI hotel tax: currently 12.5% of the room rate plus cleaning and any extra-guest fees
• Refundable damage deposit: often in the $300–$500 range
• Extra-guest fee: for parties above the base occupancy (for example, $20 per extra guest per night)

Always check the “price breakdown” before you book so you see the full cost, not just the headline nightly rate.

Platform service fees vs direct booking

If you book through VRBO or Airbnb, the platform adds a guest service fee, usually somewhere in the 6–15% range on top of the rental subtotal (nightly rate + cleaning and some other fees). That can easily add hundreds of dollars to a week-long stay.

To compare:

• Note the exact condo name, building and unit number on VRBO/Airbnb.
• Check whether the same owner or manager has a simple website or contact page for direct bookings.
• Ask for a written quote showing nightly rate + cleaning + tax with no platform service fee.

If you want to avoid these platform fees entirely, go to “How to book a vacation rental directly without extra booking fees”.

Where is Gentle Winds on St Croix?

Gentle Winds sits on St Croix’s North Shore, roughly halfway between Christiansted and Cane Bay. It is on a small point just west of Salt River Bay National Historical Park, with the condos arranged around a crescent beach and central pool.

• Christiansted town, boardwalk and marina: 15 minutes by car
• Cane Bay Beach and restaurants: 10 minutes by car
• Seaside Market, Cost-U-Less and other major groceries: about 10–15 minutes by car
• Airport / seaplane base: roughly 20 minutes depending on traffic

Gentle Winds amenities

As a condo resort, Gentle Winds feels more like a small neighborhood than a hotel. Amenities are for residents and registered guests only, but once you are staying on the property you can use everything on site.

• Large freshwater pool near the beach with shaded seating
• Sandy beach with loungers, thatched shade huts and hammocks
• Seasonal beach bar and grill serving burgers, salads, sandwiches and drinks when open
• Tennis and basketball courts
• Small putting or practice golf area
• Kids’ play area and open lawn
• Clubhouse and “great room” used for community events
• On-site staff and grounds crew keeping common areas tidy

Is Gentle Winds right for you?

Families

Families like the big pool, shallow beach entry and space to spread out. Kids can move between the pool, beach and play area without crossing roads, and many units have two or three bedrooms so groups are not squeezed into a standard hotel room.

Couples

Couples who like quiet evenings and ocean views do well here, especially in upper-floor units set slightly back from the pool. Gentle Winds is not a nightlife hub; most guests drive into Christiansted or Cane Bay for dinner, then come back to a quiet resort.

Divers & snorkelers

Divers use Gentle Winds as a base for North Shore dives at Cane Bay and boat trips from Salt Reiver and Christiansted. The beach itself is more sand than reef, but snorkeling improves toward the rocky points and at nearby Cane Bay Beach.

Gentle Winds is next to to Salt River National park, The Park offer super lookout views and there is kayaking in the mangrove and bioluminescent tours. Gentle Winds is also close to Cane Bay beach, which has great snorkeling and diving, plus a number of good restaurants which range from casual beach digs with live music all the way to to gourmet dining with wine and sunsets. Gentle Winds is a good base if you want a quiet resort between Christiansted and the North Shore beaches at Cane Bay and Salt River.

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Gentle Winds St. Croix map of condo rentals

Gentle Winds Condominiums photos

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Nice drone video of Gentle Winds Saint Croix condos

Directions to Gentle Winds St. Croix

If you’re coming from the the airport:

1. turn left from the airport onto East Airport Rd (Highway 64)
2. take a right at the 2nd light. That will be Queen Mary Highway (Centerline Rd/70)
3. at the second stop light, turn left onto Northside Rd (route 75) following signs to Christiansted.
4. you’ll now be passing the La Reine Chicken Shack on the left and Pueblo supermarket on the right. This is a good opportunity to stop and stock up on provisions before you reach Gentle Winds.
5. continuing on this road a mile or so and you’ll pass the Country Day School sign on the right. 300 yards later, turn left onto Northshore Rd (route 80). You should see a green “Sidney Lee Rd” sign on the left.
6. after 1.5 miles, you’ll pass Salt River Marina on the right, and then 100 yards later on the right is the Gentle Winds Saint Croix entrance.

Things to do near Gentle Winds

• Jeep island tours Tan Tan Tours  Tel: 340-773-7041 
• Hiking — try Mount Eagle — view the St. Croix Mt. Eagle Hiking Guide 
• Golf — at Carambola Golf Club Tel: 340-778-5638 — view Carambola golf course rates and scorecard.  
• Golf —  Buccaneer Golf Course Tel: 340-712-2100
• Horseback riding — try Equus Riding stables Tel: 340-201-1189
• Kayaking — try Sea Thru Kayaks VI  Tel: 340-244-8696 
• Walking around — Christiansted Boardwalk
• Old historical sites — Fort Christiansvaern — read about the history of the fort (pdf) 
• Zip lining — try Carambola Zip Line Tel: 340-244-1464 
• Bird watching — view the Guide to USVI Seabirds
• Snorkeling — read our St Croix snorkeling guide
• Local history — Salt River Bay National Historical Park
• Christiansted Boardwalk  — read about Christiansted
• Buck Island tours — Big Beard’s Adventure Tours Tel:  340-773-4482.
• St Croix vacation rentals by owner

Nearby places to eat

• The Landing Beach Bar at Cane Bay. Tel: 340-718-0362 
• Off the Wall at Cane Bay (beach restaurant)
• AMA at Cane Bay
• The Mill Boardwalk Bar Brick Oven Pizza. Tel: 340-643-645
• Brew STX. Tel: 340-719-6339 
• Beauregards on the Beach – fine dining at the Buccaneer Hotel. Telephone: 340-712-214
• Nate’s Boathouse. Tel: 340-692-6283
• Savant. Tel:  340-713-8666 
• Duggan’s Reef — Tel: 340-773-9800 — View Duggan’s Reef menu

Gentle Winds FAQs (frequently asked questions)

Gentle Winds Beach Shack

One of the great amenities of this condo community along the Cruzan coast is the Gentle Winds Beach Shack, a.k.a the “Sunny Shack” This is a cozy beach bar & grill located on the beach which served tasty light fare like sandwiches, hot dogs, hamburgers, wraps, quesadillas, etc. It also serves a wide selections of soft drinks, water, beer, and tropical cocktails made to order. The Beach Shack makes for a nice lunch after a morning of swimming, or a cool beer in the late afternoon. You’re free to take your food and drink to eat at the pool, on the beach, in the clubhouse, or take it back to your condo.

Normal working hours of the Sunny Shack are 11:30 am to 5 pm most days during the peak season, and variable hours in off-season.

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Gentle Winds St Croix Reviews

The best place to get reviews about the condos at Gentle Winds is usually Trip Advisor or Airbnb. But we’ve saved you the trouble by listing Gentle Winds reviews below.

Reviews can vary a lot given that there are 66 condo units at the resort of various conditions. So it’s best to pay attention to the reviews of the specific condo that you’re planning to rent to understand exactly what you’re getting and to avoid surprises.

Almost all say they like the quiet and convenient North Shore location, the Gentle Winds beach, the beach shack, and the expansive 40-acre grounds to walk around.

Here’s a sample of recent reviews of Gentle Winds St. Croix:

VRBO Gentle Winds St Croix condos for rent

GENTLE WINDS VRBO ST. CROIX RENTALS – FAMILY TIDES — Condo. 3 bedroom. 5 beds Sleeps 8. 3 bathrooms. Shared resort Pool. Ocean view. AC. Kitchen. Living Room. WiFi. Spacious 3 bedroom, 3 bath end unit. Main floor has a fully-equipped kitchen, dining table for 4. Open concept living area with 42′ flatscreen TV. Each unit has private wifi and there is also public wifi throughout the property. Porch off living area with table and seating for 4. Ocean view bedroom with queen bed and private bath. Mountain view bedroom with two twin beds and private bath. Washer and dryer. Gentle Winds VRBO St. Croix rentals – Family Tides condo — print details pdf — download reviews.

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GENTLE WINDS ST CROIX – PATRICK’S CONDO C-6. Condo, 3 bedroom. 4 beds. Sleeps 6. 3 bathrooms. One of the nicest condos at Gentle Winds, and one of the best hosts (Patrick). In the “C” building. Fully-furnished and completely-renovated condo. Great sea views, modern equipped kitchen, new appliances. Shared resort Pool. Ocean view. AC. Kitchen. Living Room. WiFi. VRBO Gentle Winds St. Croix USVI – Patrick’s Condo C6 — details pdf — reviews pdf.

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Airbnb Gentle Winds St. Croix USVI

Airbnb Gentle Winds St. Croix is also another place to find condo rentals. Here are some examples:

AIRBNB GENTLE WINDS ST CROIX – ERIC’S CONDO J4 — Condo. 3 bedroom. 4 beds Sleeps 7. 3 bathrooms. Shared resort Pool. Ocean view. AC. Kitchen. Living Room. WiFi. Completely renovated 3 bedroom 3 bath oceanfront condo in the J building. Incredible Caribbean views. Two outdoor balconies and one screened balcony. Fully equipped kitchen. Brand new A/C units. Free WIFI. Smart TV. Airbnb Gentle Winds St. Croix – Calypso Condo — details pdf — reviews

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AIRBNB GENTLE WINDS ST CROIX USVI- CALYPSO CONDO — Condo. 3 bedroom. 4 beds Sleeps 8. 3 bathrooms. Shared resort Pool. Ocean view. AC. Kitchen. Living Room. WiFi. Calypso Condo is located in Gentle Winds Condominiums directly across from the lawn from the beach with great views but no afternoon sun pouring in. You’ll love our place because of the view, the decorating, the cathedral ceilings, the remodeled kitchen, the comfy beds, the A/C, the many original works of art and the fact that Burt Lancaster chose our unit to stay in when filming “The Island of Dr. Moreau.” Our place is good for couples, friends and families with children. After the first two guests, there is a $23 per night charge for each extra guest. Airbnb Gentle Winds St. Croix USVI – Calypso Condo — details pdf — reviews

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To find the best and cheapest Airbnbs on St Croix, check out our AirBnB St Croix guide page.

Gentle Winds HOA St. Croix

Here is the Gentle Winds St. Croix Homeowners Association HOA official website.

Gentle Winds St. Croix HOA Rules and Regulations (download as pdf)

Gentle Winds St. Croix HOA Fees 2025

Gentle Winds St. Croix HOA fees average $1460-1750 per month in 2025.

Gentle Winds Saint Croix photos from our Pinterest collection

We have a lot of interesting photos on our Gentle Winds St. Croix Pinterest board which we present below.

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Latest videos 2025

2025 Gentle Winds TripAdvisor photos

Here are some recent photos taken by guests in 2025 on TripAdvisor:

Author’s note

We are long-term St. Croix residents who have lived in the Gentle Winds area for over 15 years and know the location very well. We regularly update this guide to help visitors plan their trip and experience the fascinating north shore of the island. Last updated: December 2025

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