Seaside stay .Within 3 miles (5 km) of this Kingshill vacation home, you'll find Cane Bay and Cane Bay Beach. Salt River Bay National Historical Park and Davis Beach are also within 6 miles (10 km).
Salt River Bay National Historical Park - 15 min drive - 5.7 km
Sugar Beach - 21 min drive - 14.1 km
Rainbow Beach - 36 min drive - 21.5 km
Getting around
Henry E. Rohlsen Airport (STX) - 19 min drive
Restaurants
La Reine Chicken Shack - 10 min drive
Blues Backyard BBQ - 19 min drive
Wendy’s - 14 min drive
Little Caesars - Kmart - 14 min drive
Yum Yum Fast Food - 16 min drive
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Sunshine & Happiness! 2 BR Home, pool & ocean view
Enjoy the amazing sunsets, a cooling dip in the pool and nature all around you. Two master suites and a pullout in the large living room mean plenty of room for everyone. If you like to enjoy a cocktail or frozen drink while on island time, there are two bars, one in the kitchen and another in the living room. All three showers are recently updated tile and the remodeled kitchen is modern and sleek. Featuring stainless steel gas range/oven, microwave, dishwasher and French door refrigerator. Wireless internet throughout the house so you can Facetime friends or stream entertainment on one of the three smart TVs. With the pool and the view, you may never want to leave, but with Cane Bay beach just ten minutes away, you owe it to yourself. You can eat at the Landing Restaurant, or make new friends at Off The Wall beach bar. Just a half hour to Frederiksted or Christiansted means you can take in some local history, enjoy Rainbow Beach, the Frederiksted Pier or stroll the Christiansted boardwalk checking out shops and restaurants. The manager, Chuck, and his dog live in the apartment under the house.
Property manager
Jeff Hefel
Languages
English
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General
Unit size: 1,900 square feet
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Pets
No pets allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Note from host: Pool up to 8.5' deep. Non-swimmers need floatation
Important information
You need to know
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
Onsite 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 24 reviews
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9.2/10
Cleanliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Debra M.
21 Feb 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
8 Days in Paradise
The house was exactly as described -- big airy rooms with spectacular views. It was furnished to make you feel welcome and comfortable, which we were. We were 20-30 minutes from everything we wanted to see and do. Fantastic rental!
Debra M.
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2025
10/10 Excellent
Jill D.
31 Jan 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Location
The house was perfect for 2 couples with separate master suites and two spare bathrooms. The house is up on the hill so gets wonderful breezes (or winds depending on the time of year) and has great ocean views, both directly north and down to Cane Bay. We spent a lot of time in the pool hanging out with the hermit crabs and the one iguana that came to visit. Chuck, the property manager (and his dog Wilson) is fun and knowledgeable. The ocean and a few small beaches are within walking distance although having a Jeep is a must. Cane Bay is about a 5 minute drive away and Frederiksted and Christiansted are both about half an hour's drive away. I'm hoping we can come back to visit soon.
Jill D.
Stayed 12 nights in Jan 2025
10/10 Excellent
Robert B.
15 Jan 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Nice, quiet, and Friendly
We had a wonderful time at Sunshine and Happiness! Everything was clean, the kitchen was really nice! So if you like to cook while you are in The islands, the kitchen here is top-notch. Chuck, the property manager was extremely knowledgeable, super friendly, and was a great host. I would highly recommend this location if you like privacy but still be close to both Christiansted and Fredricksted. Cane Bay is five minutes from the property so if you’re into scuba diving, you couldn’t stay better. Both the property manager and owners were quick to respond to questions and the property manager made several recommendations for activities and restaurants that were appreciated. One of my favorite things about this location is that it sits in the rainforest on St. Croix. The flowers were all in bloom when we were there and the landscaping around the pool in the house are quite nice. I would recommend that you have your own car if you’re staying at this location. There were two of us, so there was plenty of room, but the house could easily accommodate six still not feel crowded. There are a lot of nice places to stay on St. Croix, we have been coming to the island for several years and this is now one of our favorite places to stay.
Robert B.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025
10/10 Excellent
Tammy C.
4 Jan 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Happiness for sure. Sunshine was on VACA
House was really set up to entertain, and if no friends very comfortable for my husband and I. It had everything we needed and more. Property manager, Chuck, very responsive, friendly, but professional as well. If you’d like to cook, this house is friendly to your menus
Tammy C.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Hannah S.
12 Dec 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Thanksgiving getaway
Our stay here was wonderful. The pool was clean, the location was great, and the property manager was extremely helpful and personable. My kids had a great time! Everything we needed to have our tropical holiday was there! We will definitely consider this property on our future visits.
Hannah S.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024
8/10 Good
Se Jun L.
20 Jul 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Comfortable house with a private pool
Comfortable house, nice pool, a lot of storage, nice property manager who is very attentive. Our family had a good rest.
Se Jun L.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Dan P.
28 Jun 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Home, Terrific Hosts
We had a wonderful stay in this home. Up in the mountains with a really good view, and more importantly a sea breeze.
We loved the amenities, including the pool which we were able to use daily, which helped as it was really warm.
Dan P.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Anna K.
15 Jun 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
One of the best
Cannot say enough positive things about the owner and manager of this house as well as the place itself. By far one of our best vacations. The Manager was professional, friendly, and went above and beyond to make us feel welcome and address any needs. The owner also handled the entire time we were there with a positive, adaptable, and professional manner. We have already recommended to friends and family and if we go back to St Croix, this will be the first place we look.
As far as the island goes - best snorkeling there is and friendly people everywhere. Definitely would recommend a jeep or tough SUV as the roads get rough outside of Christenstead.
Anna K.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
8/10 Good
Michael R.
1 Apr 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful house and setting
This house is very spacious set on a hillside with a great view of the water. There is a neighbor on one side but is shielded by trees. The panoramic view from the balcony is of lush green hills and the sea and the sunset. No houses to disrupt the beauty. Our three weeks here were peaceful and restful. The owner responded promptly to the few maintenance issues we had.
The house is a five-minute drive from Cane Bay Beach--great for scuba and snorkeling. There are also 4 restaurants on the same beach so very convenient.
One word of caution; the roads on the island are in disrepair. We rented a Jeep SUV but a four-wheel drive would be more appropriate and worth the extra money.
An all-around great vacation.
Michael R.
Stayed 19 nights in Feb 2024
10/10 Excellent
Nikolay R.
29 Mar 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great location!
We had great times at Sunshine and Happiness 2 bdroom home! Close to the Cane bay beach and to restaurants. Home is secluded and has great ocean views. Would recommend it!
Nikolay R.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024
10/10 Excellent
Kimberly C.
27 Feb 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing Views!
Gorgeous views and loved the location. Loved all the beautiful scenery around the home. Thank you for a lovely stay.
Kimberly C.
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2024
10/10 Excellent
Sam K.
7 Feb 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Stay in St. Croix
This property is amazing for your next stay in St. Croix. There is plenty of space, multiple bedrooms and bathrooms, a fully stocked kitchen, great views from every room, and of course the wonderful pool. Jeff was a very responsive host and the property manager, Chuck, was extremely helpful when we had a water issue the first night. Both went above and beyond to ensure our comfort and satisfaction and we are very thankful. The house itself could use some updates but overall we were very satisfied with our stay. You are 20-30 minutes from either main "town" and 5-10 minutes from Cane Bay beaches and restaurants. We would not hesitate to stay here again.
Sam K.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2024
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
25 Dec 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Nice view
Great property in a great location
Verified traveller
Stayed 21 nights in Nov 2023
10/10 Excellent
Becky H.
8 Nov 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely stunning!
We loved staying here. Friendly and easy going owner and property manager. The house is beautiful and the view is breathtaking. Pool is very nice with gorgeous landscaping. Amenities are great. We had a perfect stay. Thank you so much for your hospitality!
Becky H.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023
10/10 Excellent
David W.
30 Jul 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful Privacy
The house was as described and the views were amazing. The owner was fast to respond to any question we had.
David W.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Terry M.
22 Jul 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Nice property
Loved the house we kept the 1 bedroom cooled off and it was a hot time of year for the kitchen but you got a pretty nice breeze going thru the lower living room. Only negatives were the sliding door screens were difficult to use if at all and we could have swam in the pool before we left but maintenance guys showed up to fix tile in the pool
Terry M.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Jaimee S.
5 Jun 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
VRBO Sunshine & Happiness
The property was as advertised. It is a clean and well kept property. I was very excited for this vacation, so by the time we had arrived I'd looked at the pictures enough to pretty much have the layout memorized! About the only change from the images is the change in duvet covers, which my 14 year old son was pretty excited about since I'd tormented him about the pink butterflies way too often!!
We had a very adventurous vacation on the island that was well deserved, taking several nights to make use of the board games left at the rental as well as enjoying the pool.
At the end of it all I am very thankful for the communication Jeff and Beth had with us. Their willingness to help us with hurdles of our stay really made a huge difference to maximize our trip. I very much appreciate this! I'd like to again say a very special thank you to Ryan and Marci for coming to our aid that first night and helping us settle. That was above and beyond and very much appreciated!!
Jeff, I forgot to mention you are down a smoke detector!!! The batteries apparently went low in the one above the bar in the middle of the night and it took to going off. My husband got it down but could not make it stop. It suffered an awful fate and I do not believe it will work again. Please get with me for replacement.
Jaimee S.
Stayed 9 nights in May 2023
10/10 Excellent
Christi S.
20 May 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Just what we needed!
We went to St Croix to celebrate our 30th wedding anniversary and were looking for a place to just get a way. This house and location was perfect for us! The host was very responsive, the house had everything we needed and the location was perfect to be able to get almost anywhere on the island in about 30 minutes or less. Highly recommend this property!
Christi S.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
8/10 Good
Wayne B.
2 May 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Property as expected
The property was as advertised and expected. It is a older property , but quite comfortable and enjoyable.
Wayne B.
Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2023
10/10 Excellent
Marc & Linda J.
19 Apr 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing
It is an amazing house to stay at and do not hesitate to rent this property. We rented an SUV and it was just fine getting us up the hill and into the driveway. The owner, Jeff, was professional, extremely easy to work with and responded quickly to all our inquires. The property manager responded timely and was readily available to answer our questions. The house is as described and all appliances including the BBQ grill were in great working order. The kitchen was stocked with lots of seasonings and there was an abundance of cookware, dishes and linens. We did not need to use air conditioning as the tropical breezes and ceiling fans kept the house very comfortable. The pool was nice to enjoy after being at the beach. We enjoyed eating out as well using the grill for a few BBQ meals at home. The views from the living room and pool deck are gorgeous and the sunsets from the deck were spectacular. It is very easy to unwind and enjoy an island lifestyle at this property. We had a great time and look forward to returning. Jeff, thanks for sharing your sunshine and happiness home with us.
Marc & Linda J.
Stayed 12 nights in Apr 2023
8/10 Good
Diane M.
2 Mar 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
True Happiness and Sunshine
Home was beautiful and had everything you need for a great stay. You do need a Jeep to get to the house. The newly remodeled kitchen has everything. Most nights the Island breeze and ceiling fan were enough to keep the house cool. The wild life by the pool was great. We would stay there again if we ever get back to St. Croix.
Diane M.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2023
8/10 Good
Justine G.
13 Nov 2022
Disliked: Cleanliness
Fully Equipped Home with Beautiful Views
This was a great house, beautiful views.
You must rent a jeep or truck ideally to get up to the houses location. The water did crap out on us quite a few times upon our stay and had to be manually reset out back, but I guess that comes with island living. All and all a wonderful time and as mentioned beautiful views.
Justine G.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022
10/10 Excellent
Joshua B., Wyoming
11 Jul 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful home!
Our stay was excellent. We loved the layout the home and the ocean view balcony. Wish we had more time. Definitely would go back and reccomend!
The only reason I didn't give a 5 stars was because I would have loved to stay in the room next the pool but the a/c doesn't work. It would also be great so we could bring another couple.
Joshua B.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2022
10/10 Excellent
sandra b., lake orion michigan
12 Apr 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Spacious Home
We spent two weeks at this lovely ocean view villa. Impeccably clean and well equipped with all you might need. The owner and property manager were fantastic to work with. Would love to return sometime in the future.