Starfish Hideaway - St Thomas USVI

01/12/2024

Wow, 8 years ago we took a leap into real estate and not by buying our first home, we bought a vacation home on an island. So much has happened in 8 years, but the one thing that stands out is being able meet so many amazing people and sharing it with all of you.

We said then and still say today, "I don't know where I want to live but I know where I want to vacation!" :)

Fun story: In 2013 we were visiting St Thomas for the very first time. We were staying at the then Marriott Frenchman's Reef hotel and never left the resort until so many people told us to visit the island of St John. We finally did and wow did getting off the resort open up our eyes to what the islands were about. Culture, foods, people, beauty and the lush landscapes... oh, and of course the donkeys on St John. During that trip on the ferry just as we were leaving Red Hook I noticed a series of buildings sitting about 20ft from the ocean. I didn't know what they were, condos, apartments a housing development? I had no clue where they were but we daydreamed about owning one some day on that ferry to St John. Fast forward, we got married in 2015, honeymoon in 2016 on St John, but during that trip we again took notice of those building and how amazing it would be to own one some day. Then a lightbulb went off. I started poking around at real estate and the only thing we could afford happened to be a unit in one of those buildings 20ft from the ocean. We knew it was meant to be!

We've welcomed over 200+ reservations over the past 8 years for a wide range of reasons - family vacations, birthdays, anniversaries, honeymoons, graduations, "it's freezing where I'm from", weddings, bucket list item, and the list goes on. You never need a reason to visit for us; just book and come relax!

Thank you all for 8 years and supporting us by visiting. We hope to see you soon!

Jason Wood & Krystina Miller

05/09/2024

Putting on a display tonight!

24/06/2024

Summer is here but it can be hard to tell in the Virgin Islands as it's in the 80F's all year long!

Just a 15mins ferry ride from St Thomas is the island of St John. Easy day trip with so much beauty.

Don't forget to visit The Windmill Bar for a view like no other!

Welcome to the mesmerizing view from Neptune's Lookout at the Windmill Bar on St. John, US Virgin Islands! Experience the best sunset in the Virgin Islands. ...

02/05/2024

Trunk Bay Beach on the island of St John USVI has been ranked the #1 beach in the world!

Hop on the ferry for 15mins to St John from Red Hook to visit this amazing beach.

An annual survey has ranked St. John’s Trunk Bay the No. 1 beach in the world, according to the V.I. Tourism Department.

20/02/2024

Hi Everyone!
I'm the new edition to Starfish Hideaway - St Thomas USVI. My name is Sago Palm, I'm not really a palm tree just look that way. I may look and feel fake but am very much real and living. If you break my leaves or branches they will die and take quite a while to grow back so just trust me. You don't have to bring me in or let me out as I hang out on the deck full time. If I'm down pick me up but no need to water me I'm sober these days and naturally get my fill like a cactus or succulent plant. My only ask is that you enjoy your morning coffee or sunsets with me!

Sincerely,
Sago

12/02/2024

No case of the "Mondays" here! 😂

01/02/2024

Mother nature putting on a show this morning and Starfish Hideaway is right in the middle of it. Amazing!
📷 Patrick Mullett

02/09/2023

Quiet this time of year.
...but still 89F, bath temp like ocean water and deserted beaches.

Come visit, many weeks in Sept, Oct & Nov!

11/07/2023

Looking for that late Summer get a way?
We have a couple weeks in August available. Come stay and play your Summer away!
Check out our availability at the link below:

ST THOMAS OCEANFRONT East End/Red Hook Near Ritz

20/04/2023

Front row seat to the Pillsbury Sound. Watch marine life at its best from the comfort of our deck.

16/03/2023

Staying with us? Late Flight? No Car? Forgot something? or just want to be vacation lazy?
Check out https://www.timesavervi.com/

You can have groceries delivered to Starfish Hideaway - St Thomas USVI a head of time so you can arrive with everything you need!

The team at Time Saver VI are top notch and do all they can to find your requests.

Provisioning for businesses in the Virgin Islands. Provisioning and deliveries for businesses, condos, villas and yachts. St.Thomas, St.John, St.Croix and the BVI.

18/02/2023

This gem is a 5-7min drive from our place. Lindquist Beach is only 1 of 2 beaches that has an admission cost but definitely worth it!

Located in Smith Bay just past Sapphire if you're coming from Red Hook. Easy parking in the lot and plenty of room to spread out.

Add this to your vacation adventure list!

15/02/2023

When you are visiting St Thomas it is easy to visit St John via foot or car from the Red Hook terminal.

This is one of the car ferries arriving back from St John.

14/02/2023

This guy or gal has been hanging out in front of our deck all day. Back and forth hunting in the shallow tide pools. So much to see from our Deck.

05/02/2023

Just a 3 min drive or 7 min walk down the road from Starfish Hideaway is Vessup Beach, a little stretch of sand that hugs Vessup Bay just outside of Red Hook. This stretch of sand has no amenities, no buildings (except an old non-motorized boat rental hut) and totally off the beaten path. This is one of the few examples of a natural beach still left on St Thomas.

The expansive views of surrounding islands and cays is fairytale like. You can get lost for hours gazing out at the lush green islands and timing the ferries as they travel back and fourth from St John USVI and the BVIs. You even have a front row seat to boat life with many boats moored in the marina.

Early in the mornings or at dusk you'll sometimes find deer enjoying the beach or Iguanas basking in a branch just above your head in the afternoons. Chickens cluck around in groups looking for their next meal and Pelicans soaring high above searching for a gulp of fish. This is their home and we feel very fortunate to have it so close to our condo. It's the place we go to that often feels like a private beach, locals flow in and out on their lunch breaks, after work dips or just some peace and quiet.

Next time you visit us, take a few mins to visit, walk the beach in the mornings or relax in the afternoon sun! Remember, leave no traces behind only footprints.

It’s hidden between a pair of landmarks: Red Hook and the Ritz-Carlton, St Thomas, a lovely little beach called Vessup Bay.

08/10/2022

Thank you Coastal Water Sports, St. Thomasfor a great day yesterday.

If you are interested in jet skis, check these guys out for your trip. Very friendly, professional and educational. They'll have you in the water within minutes even without any experience!

08/09/2022

Days may be getting shorter but the sunsets never get old!

04/09/2022

Tropical Storm Earl passed us today but left behind some colorful skies just before sunset.