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Exterior
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1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
Shower, hair dryer, towels

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 348 sq m

Popular amenities

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

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

The 'Cottage' at Lion's Gate - Check for our Spring & Summer Specials


My husband Chris and I have lived on St. Thomas for over 20 years. He came to dive, I came to sail. We met by chance and discovered we both have a love of the water and the Caribbean life style. Chris is very talented and knew he wanted to live here permanently, so he built a house on the top of the hill. We got married in 1995, and often talked about making the home we love accessible to guests.
In 2012 we built are prefect Caribbean Cottage. It is a Caribbean dream cottage with spectacular views. We face into the trade winds so there is always a breeze over the porch. Facing East we have stunning sunrises over Pillsbury Sound with St. John in the background.

I'm sure up will love it too. 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. The trade winds will keep you cool as you sit outside from breakfast to diner, and of course if needed there is air conditioning.

My husband, Chris, and I live on the property. We will help you enjoy your vacation in any way we can. Just ask for local tips on restaurants and activities.

Property manager

Maxine Lavitt

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Boat
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling 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
  • Unit size: 520 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:30 PM
Minimum check-in age: 10

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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children
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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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

'cottage' Lion's Gate Spectacular View Lush Surroundings House
'cottage' Lion's Gate Spectacular View Lush Surroundings
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'cottage' Lion's Gate Spectacular View Lush Surroundings House
'cottage' Lion's Gate Spectacular View Lush Surroundings House

About the neighborhood

Map
Red Hook, St Thomas

What's nearby

  • Secret Harbour Beach - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Sapphire Beach - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Cowpet Bay - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Lindquist Beach - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Coki Point Beach - 10 min drive - 4.6 km

Getting around

  • St. Thomas (SPB-St. Thomas Seaplane Base) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sapphire Beach Bar - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Sunset Grille @ Secret Harbour Beach Resort - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪An Hour Late - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Tarpon’s Table - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Coconut Cove - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The 'Cottage' at Lion's Gate - Check for our Spring & Summer Specials pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The 'Cottage' at Lion's Gate - Check for our Spring & Summer Specials?

Check-in begins at 3:30 PM.

What time is check-out at The 'Cottage' at Lion's Gate - Check for our Spring & Summer Specials?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The 'Cottage' at Lion's Gate - Check for our Spring & Summer Specials located?

Situated in St. Thomas, this cottage is within 1 mi (2 km) of American Yacht Harbor, Sapphire Beach, and Secret Harbour Beach. Vessup Bay and Cabes Point are also within 15 minutes.

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The 'Cottage' at Lion's Gate - Check for our Spring & Summer Specials Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 80 out of 89 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 89 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 89 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 89 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 89 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Loved the views. It was right on the harbor so was noisy early mornings. The driveyway was steep but we were warned about this. Parking was limited but also warned. Hostess had everything we needed for the beach which was a great surprise!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robin C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Vacation
Wonderful time at this property. The sea breezes kept us comfortable. We spent so much time on the patio just relaxing. Maxine and Chris were very accessible and helpful. I would recommend to everyone.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lee

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Beautiful view and very nice owners!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dakota B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful St. Thomas Cottage with a Wonderful View
The place is centrally located in red hook with an amazing view. My wife and I had a wonderful time. Maxine was a gracious host.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Adam G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
Easy access to all the Redhook restaurants and the Ferries. Owners were very helpful with questions about the area. It's high up on the hill so there are great views.
Stayed 11 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jim G., Creston, OH

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful stay overlooking Red Hook.
We truly enjoyed our stay at the cottage, the views are incredible, the sun rise over St John is beautiful. Fun restuarants nearby. The drive up to the cottage adds to its charm. Maxine and Chris are wonderful hosts. thank you for a wonderful week.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

John K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely.
We had a lovely time! Great location and view. And loved sweet Louie visits each day.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Doris W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
First time to St Thomas
The views are beautiful! The cottage is perfect for two. Maxine is a great host and easy to communicate with. The location is easy access to the entire island.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Carly V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful!
We booked this property when we had to make last minute travel plans and it was everything it advertised! Beautiful view and perfect for a couple. We loved having a full kitchen and the beautiful deck. We did rent a car and unless you’re looking for some serious cardio up that hill I’d recommend it. We loved our stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelley R., Dallas

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic Trip
The cottage is fantastic!! Everything is clean and well appointed. Overlooking the harbor with coffee in the morning was relaxing and exactly what we where looking for. Maxine and Chris are great hosts!! Highly recommended!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jason E.

Amazing house, amazing view, amazing host!
We truly enjoyed our stay here while on the island for 7 days. Maxine did everything to ensure we were taken care of and went above and beyond. A beautiful house on a beautiful location, couldn’t have asked for more! I would definitely recommend this to anyone looking for a great place to call home on vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
12 year anniversary
Our stay was more than we could have imagined. The view was absolutely beautiful...We woke up every morning at 6am just to see the sunrise! Butterflys, hummingbirds, flowers...they were everywhere! Maxine and Chris are wonderful people! Thanks for sharing your part of the world with us!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Celenia L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Paradise
My partner and I took a vacation to the Virgin Islands for the first time in August. We chose to stay in Redhook because it was near many beaches, restaurants and shops. The cottage was a cozy and comfortable place and our view was astonishing! We couldn’t get enough of it, and the place was well kept and it offered many amenities that it made our stay extremely convenient. Thank you Maxine, Chris and louie for your hospitality. We really enjoyed our stay and hope to one day return to this amazing place 💗
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carolee D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lionsgate Paradise
Perfection. Charming Caribbean cottage. High on a hill with unmatched views of the harbor and surrounding islands. Tradewinds that cool the warm temperatures. Cottage has many unique features including handcrafted furniture and mahogany woodwork. Hosts that are warm, welcoming and helpful. Treat it well. We will be back next year. Tom and Carolee, 2024
Stayed 29 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daedra G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful views and walkable to town!
My partner and I stayed for 15-days. We had a wonderful experience. Max & Chris made sure we had everything we needed during our stay. We rented a car for the first week and didn't have a car the second. The cottage is close enough to town to walk down for dinner or for a grocery run. You can also walk to Sapphire beach or catch the ferry over to St. John for the day. Great rental for couples looking for a getaway or single travelers.
Stayed 15 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Mike M.

Awesome property made our vacation....
Everything was just as stated.... couldn’t have been better from our arrival to the day we had to leave. Max was the greatest.... met us and led us to the house gave us really great advice on restaurants and beaches nearby. house was the best part of our winter break from the cold. A perfect spot to watch the sun come up and enjoy an amazing view no matter what direction you looked. The perfect getaway at a perfect location lionsgate was the best......we will be back. Mike and Debbie
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2018

8/10 Good

Nicole B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Stunning Views
The property has stunning views and excellent location to red hook. You may want to rent a car if u are not in good shape. It was an issue until u tried to bring luggage down. Otherwise great property.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Brenda S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful views and great location
Wonderful stand alone cottage with great front porch to take in the views of Red Hook harbor and St John. Location is great for taking advantage of local beaches. It was 20 minutes to Magens bay which was our favorite, Cottage is close to the town of Red Hook which has the best selection of stores, restaurants and Happy Hours!! Hosts are on site and very responsive when we needed anything. Yet you have absolute privacy. They also gave us great tips for things to do. The road up to the cottage is steep and windy ( like many of the roads on St Thomas) so make sure you rent a car that can handle it. We had a Jeep.
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Donna V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely hilltop cottage with magnificent views
Lions Gate Cottage is a beautiful spot for adults tucked very high up overlooking Red Hook Harbor and marina. Enjoyed watching the sunrise over St John Island. Kept doors and windows open to enjoy the breeze. Cottage very nicely appointed and owners kind and accomodating. Location close to restaurants, bars, Beautiful Magen's Bay, Lindquist Beach and Sapphire Beach. plus the supermarket, ferry to St John, and marina to arrange for day boating/snorkeling trips. About half hour ride from airport. Super cellphone coverage. Would rent again !
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021

8/10 Good

Brooke H.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Great view but have a rental car!
Beautiful view to wake up to everyday, having a morning coffee on the balcony and seeing the sunrise every morning was awesome. Listen to their recommendation they give in the listing when they say to have a car. Absolutely have a rental car to stay here. We were two in shape young adults and it was brutal walking up the hill 2-3 times a day in the heat. The location is great though for red hook restaurants and bars. Catamaran dock ports and scuba diving right there. You need a cab to get to any beach but they aren’t far at all! Fav one was secret harbor beach. Definitely check out duffys love shack down the hill- super fun place.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dawn B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely perfect!
The house is lovely and well appointed. Everything we needed in the kitchen to have coffee and make breakfast right there. The view is amazing! Wrap around covered porch allowed us to enjoy the outside even when we had a bit of rain. Very comfortable. Maxine and Chris are gracious hosts and Louie visited regularly lol. You can close the gate if you’d prefer to not have visits from Louie. The walk up and down the hill was very doable for us. We are fairly active but not young. If you’d prefer not to walk it, a taxi will gladly take you up for $5 pp (feb 2022). We will definitely book with them again when we return to St Thomas and recommend to all of our family and friends!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michele S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Simply lovely
This was my first to the USVI, and I’m so glad I found this place. It was perfect for a solo traveler like me and would be great for a couple (and a child could sleep on the futon in the living area.) I felt safe with Max & Chris there and the fact that it is gated is a plus. Of course Louis (the sweet dog) was an added bonus (and there a gate on the porch if you’re not up for his visits.) Speaking of the porch, the view is superb. When I was at the apartment, I spent nearly all of my time on the porch unless I was sleeping. Max & Chris are great. They were always available to answer a question or provide assistance. And they’re nice! I could not have asked for better hosts. I ate at several good restaurants in Red Hook (Urban XO, Agave), which is walkable but recommend getting a (small) car so you can more easily explore the nearby bays/beaches and other restaurants. In short, definitely recommend and hope to make it back for another amazing holiday.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole T.

Beautiful views and perfect location
Pictures do this place no justice. The view is outstanding even at night. Perfect amount of space for two with a full sized kitchen and bathroom. You cannot beat having the view while being so close to the main restaurant/bar/ferry area of Red hook. Only piece of advice is the hill (mountain) to walk up is no joke. The walk down is a piece of cake but going up is a workout. I would reccomend taking a cab or car up. If you are unable to walk up a steep incline or have health problems then you should not walk this. We loved everything about this place, we felt safe and secure. There are also French doors that you can leave open at night to feel the breeze. I would highly recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Dean W.

Perfect Caribbean Charmer!
Our recent stay at Lionsgate cottage was island perfection. Max, owner, graciously picked us up in Red Hook upon arrival. The cottage is so lovely & well appointed. It’s obvious Max has put great deal of thought into making the cottage perfect for her guests. I already miss morning coffee on the spacious porch, which I described as my perch above Red Hook. The views are wonderful & give a true sense of island escape. The kitchen has all needed to prepare a light breakfast to a full meal. Also, we appreciated the pieces of furniture made by Max’s husband, including a beautiful Mahogany bed! Lionsgate is conveniently located to the ferry, market and restaurants. Less than 5 minutes to all these amenities. A trip highlight was sailing with Max! It was our favorite day of the trip. We highly recommend Lionsgate & hope to return next winter.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

renee c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Couldn't have asked for a better place to stay!!
After reading so many wonderful reviews, we knew that we wanted to stay here! Maxine and her husband Chris are THE nicest people and helpful with any questions we had about places to go on the island. The cottage was as beautiful as the pictures show and the view was the best part!! The driveway is steep but we had a compact car that was perfect to get us up and down the hill and to cruise around the island. Maghan's Bay and Sapphire Beach were our favorites beaches in St. Thomas. Per Maxine's recommendation, we LOVED the patio at Sunset Grill and the bars in Red Hook (just down the hill from the cottage). We took the car ferry one day to St. John and loved that we could drive wherever we wanted. We also spent another day at St. John without the car and everything was within walking distance or a quick shuttle ride. We just got home and already miss the cottage and Louie the sweet dog that would stop by to say hi. Anyway, you should stay here and you will not regret it! We hope to go back someday!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023