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Iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
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Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker, cookware/dishes/utensils

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

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

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St. Thomas,, Virgin Islands
  • Place, Secret Harbour Beach
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Sapphire Beach
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Lindquist Beach
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, St. Thomas (STT-Cyril E. King)
    ‪24 min drive‬

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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

Lions Gate Getaway is a private studio apartment in a lush, tropical setting, humming birds share your 270 degree view of St. John, Tortola and Red Hook Harbor. In just a few minutes you can walk into Red Hook for shopping, dinner, drinks and night life or catch the ferries to St. John and the BVI.

The spacious porch is a perfect way to enjoy your first cup of coffee or to sit back in the evening and watch the colors change over the islands with a cool beverage in your hand as the breeze passes by.

My husband Chris and I have lived on St. Thomas for over 20 years. He came to dive, I came to sail. We met and discovered we both had a love of the water and the Caribbean life style. Chris built this house on the top of the hill, and now we have expanded it to accommodate guests in our apartment that captures the Caribbean life style. We look forward to helping you enjoy your vacation in any way we can. Just ask for local tips on restaurants and activities.

Keywords: Studio Apartment
During your stay at this apartment building, you're just a quick walk from American Yacht Harbor. A kitchen and a patio are available in the apartment.
  • Air-conditioned apartment with kitchen, patio and TVs
  • 11 minutes by car from Magens Bay Beach and 8 minutes from Bolongo Bay
Lion's Gate Getaway- Lush Setting. Check for seasonal discounts offers its guests barbecue grills. The front desk is open around the clock.

This St. Thomas apartment is smoke free.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

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

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • One pet total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near the sea

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

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 pets

Children and extra beds

  • This property does not allow children.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

Property is also known as

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

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

William A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely spot!

Great place to stay in Red Hook! Much more private than many other spots. Highly recommend a vehicle with 4wd as the hill is steep.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Exploratory getaway

Everything was as expected and the view as beautiful as we had hoped. Maxine and Chris were wonderful and we took a major liking to Louie as did he to my spouse. Location is fantastic. Quiet. Walk to stores / caost / ferry. Overall very happy with our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aisha H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place!

Awesome location, authentic vibes, very friendly and accommodating host. Walk down the hill and go to many of the bars/restaurant that line the water. I walked down the hill to get breakfast and coffee many times during my stay. Just be prepared for the uphill walk on the way back! Red hook is an excellent location to stay as many great attractions are near by.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lions Gate

Me and my fiancé (now husband) came to st. Thomas to get married. We stayed 10 days at Max and Chris' place. It was absolutely beautiful! The apartment was clean and stocked with anything we needed, besides our groceries. And the charm of the place was better than any fancy resort on the island. Just right up the hill from Red Hook. So grocery store, gas station, restaurants, shops, all within minutes from us. It is a steep hill to get up to the property, and a small vehicle is best for pulling all the way up in the driveway. There is also parking available right outside of the gate. Max and Chris were wonderful hosts. Just a text or call away if we needed anything. And their dog Louie was our buddy throughout our stay. All in all, was an beautiful place to stay with an amazing view. And we can't wait to come back!
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Oliver d.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mr L.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Nancy F.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Casey L., Austin, Texas

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Logan F.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

SavvaM

Liked: Cleanliness

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

8/10 Good

Stephanie W.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

WILLIAM, venice

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The view was incredible. The lush tropical foliage and atmosphere was magical. Maxine, Chris and Louie are very sweet people. The gorgeous property had everything we needed inside and out. Including the adventure of the driveway. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Bud B., FERNANDINA BEACH

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice Place to Spend a Week in Red Hook

Overall this VRBO was OK. The room was nice and had most of what you need to spend a week in USVI. However, a couple of downsides to this property. 1) It is up a VERY steep hill that will take about 10 minutes to walk down and 15-20 minutes to walk up. A taxi will cost about $15-20 to take you up the hill to the property. 2) Power (electricity) is a major problem in USVI and you will loose power about once each day. Sometimes it is for a few minutes and sometimes it is for hours. The property does havea generator, but they turn that off about 10:00 PM. If you do not have power, it will get very warm in the room with no AC. The hosts are very nice and helpful.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mackenzie G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect little getaway

Max was wonderfully communicative and very helpful during our whole stay. I would recommend to anyone looking for a getaway in Redhook to this property.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ying

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Kacee S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Interesting Stay

Max our host was great. Very informative and responsive. The good- nice place to stay for a couple. Big private patio with lush surroundings. The apartment was clean and had everything we needed including beach stuff. The interesting- the host live upstairs. We thought we were going to be totally alone however we could hear their tv and construction on their other property next door. Parking spaces is very limited so we ended up parking down the steep slippery driveway and walking in and out everyday. You can not walk to a beach from this property and due to the lush nature that has not been trimmed back you can barely see the ocean from the huge porch. You need a rental car to access this property and the beach unless you get a taxi. We paid $10 per person for a cab ride up the steep road and driveway which isn’t even a quarter mile. There is a friendly dog that lives upstairs but graced us with poop on the porch and in the driveway which we had to walk up and down in the dark at night. The host also asked us to check out an hour earlier than the listing states. Over all we enjoyed our stay but this listing should be updated- minimal ocean views, semi private stay and not beach walkable.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charles A.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

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

Peter and Robin K., gilford,nh.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Gracie T.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Stephen T.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Bill S.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Charles

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Max was great and the area was in a nice location. The driveway is a bit daunting at first, but not bad once you acclimate. The mosquitoes and other biting bugs were rough, but that’s just the Island in October. Amazing views.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

jaime M.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

julia n.

Liked: Cleanliness

The best part of our trip was the stay!!

My husband and I stayed in Red Hook with plans to ferry to St John and hike/beach during the day. This place was a short, less than 10 minute walk to the ferry, which was great because we went the week without a car! Maxine was so understanding and flexible throughout our entire booking process as we had a hiccup with our dates when booking. She was friendly and helpful whenever we spoke with her, but also gave us our space so we felt like we had the property all to ourselves (besides frequent visits from Lou, the dog, which we LOVED and looked forward to!!) When I say I was obsessed with everything about this cute little rental, it was my favorite part of our trip! The balcony is to die for, the interior so sweetly decorated, you feel like you are a local living on the island with an amazing view. The kitchen had whatever we needed to make a dinner or two. Overall, we can’t wait to come back!! Thank you both for an amazing stay :)
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023