Within a short walk of Salt River Bay National Historical Park, this vacation home is within 2 miles (3 km) of Cruzan Gardens. The vacation home includes a private pool, a kitchen, and a patio.
Salt River Bay National Historical Park - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
Cruzan Gardens - 4 min drive - 1.6 miles
Sugar Beach - 8 min drive - 3.9 miles
Cane Bay - 10 min drive - 4.9 miles
Divi Carina Bay Casino - 32 min drive - 15.4 miles
Getting around
Christiansted (SSB-St. Croix Seaplane Base) - 13 min drive
Restaurants
La Reine Chicken Shack - 8 min drive
McDonald's - 9 min drive
Wendy’s - 9 min drive
Blues Backyard BBQ - 8 min drive
McDonald's - 11 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.
Salt River Sugar Mill
Historic 8 Acre Property with Charming Island Style Cottage and a Restored 1751 Sugar Mill. Expansive ocean views and incredible vistas down to Salt Bay and the Christopher Columbus Landing. Numerous plantation ruins scattered throughout the beautifully landscaped gardens with exotic flowering plants and tall palms. Enjoy a dip in your own private pool or dinner in the Sugar Mill with built-in seating and dining table. Entire property is fenced to assure you the utmost privacy. Home is decorated with Island Flair, has central air, a great covered porch and features an open living area, gourmet kitchen with a 6 burner gas stove and sub-zero refrigerator. Cottage has 2 Bedrooms each with bath. Pool cabana building provides 2 additional bedrooms with individual a/c units. One bath in cottage has a door opening out to pool and cabanas to provide easy access to facilities. New whole house generator provides assurance of 24 hour power supply. Broadband/internet, HD tv with dish network, dvd player, ceiling fans, washer/dryer, new outdoor gas grill. Home is near great beaches and restaurants, with easy access to Cane Bay for snorkeling and diving, or Christiansted for shopping and sight seeing. On clear days views to St. Thomas, St. Johns, and the BVI. St Croix is a great destination choice, as part of the US Territories, no passports are required for US citizens. English is the official language and the US dollar is the official currency. The weather on St. Croix is stable and averages about 82 degrees year round.
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen, 3 bathrooms, and a patio, and there's space to spread out with 4 bedrooms. Guests can expect to find a Smart TV with a DVD player. Other standard amenities include a private pool, a washing machine, and a coffee maker.
Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
Fire extinguisher
Deadbolt lock
General
Garden
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Pets
This property doesn't allow pets
Children and extra beds
Note from host: Pool and water features not separately fenced.
Events
No events allowed
Weddings/events booked separately.
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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
Note from host: Weddings/events booked separately.
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
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
Check-in: 4:00 PM
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 21
We should mention
Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:
This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
Note from host: Weddings/events booked separately.
Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a deadbolt lock.
Property is also known as
Salt River Sugar Mill House Christiansted
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Frequently asked questions
What is there to do near this vacation home?
This vacation home is located in Christiansted within a short 12-minute walk of Salt River Bay National Historical Park. You'll also find Sugar Beach and Little Princess Estate within a short drive.
Is parking available on site at this vacation home?
No, there isn't parking at this vacation home.
Is this vacation home adjacent to a casino?
No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.
Will I find an indoor pool at this vacation home?
No, this vacation home doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there are an outdoor pool and a hot tub.
What will couples enjoy most about a stay at Salt River Sugar Mill?
There are many amenities for couples at this vacation home, including a private pool, private pools in some accommodations, as well as an outdoor pool.
Are there hot tubs at Salt River Sugar Mill?
Yes, this vacation home has a spa tub.
Does this vacation home offer breakfast?
No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.
Will this vacation home allow pets to stay free of charge?
No, pets aren't allowed at this vacation home.
Are there connecting rooms at this vacation home?
No, this vacation home doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.
How far is the airport from this vacation home?
The closest major airport to this vacation home is Christiansted (SSB-St. Croix Seaplane Base), which is 5.1 mi away (13 minutes by car). Another top airport is Henry E. Rohlsen Airport (STX), which is located 6.3 mi away (13-minute drive).
Are there rooms with balconies at Salt River Sugar Mill?
Yes, every accommodation at Salt River Sugar Mill comes with a deck.
Salt River Sugar Mill Reviews
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 26 reviews
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9.4/10
Cleanliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Robyn B.
Jan 20, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness
The property is gorgeous. We appreciated the privacy and the VIEW! Our 15 day stay was wonderful!
Robyn B.
Stayed 15 nights in Jan 2026
10/10 Excellent
Kelly G.
Jun 1, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Enchanting Compound
We loved the setting so much! Beautiful views, historic ruins, garden pottery, collection of orchids by the pool, the list goes on. The pool was such a relaxing spot to have a drink or for grilling. The house is super charming filled with collected items full of character and charm.
Kelly G.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Mary V.
Mar 26, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Highly Recommend
I can't say enough good things about this property. The views were stunning. It was so private and we felt very safe. It was close to everything. The kitchen was well equipped with up to date appliances. The property managers, Nick and Kathy were very friendly and helpful. 2 of us worked while we were there and the wifi was strong enough to support having our laptops and work phones on the wifi. The grounds were beautifully landscaped and we found a few pieces of chaney around the ruins. Would highly recommend this property.
Mary V.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
John D.
Mar 17, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Fun in the sun
This is a well landscaped private property on St. Croix. We enjoyed hanging out on the porch away from the crowds of the beaches.
John D.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Karen L.
Feb 26, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful and unique property! The history of the property
Karen L.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025
10/10 Excellent
Nicole M.
Jan 17, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful and private historical property
My family of 4 stayed for 10 days and had a lovely time. The property and view are more spectacular than the listing shows. The location is quiet and conveniently located minutes from Christiansted, beaches and grocery stores. The kitchen and bathrooms were well-stocked with essentials plus extras such as beach towels and sunblock. Our only issue was the mattresses in the main cottage which were very uncomfortable. However, that is more of a personal preference and other guests may find them comfortable. Nick was very welcoming and made sure the trash was collected and the pool was clean during our entire stay all while being unintrusive. He always gave us plenty of notice before he stopped by. We couldn't have asked for a better property manager.It would be a wonderful addition if there was a book about the property and what each building's purpose was. We appreciate Chuck and Virginia making this extraordinary property available for others to enjoy. Christiansted
Nicole M.
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2025
10/10 Excellent
Elma G.
Mar 3, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing grounds!
We had the most amazing time in St Croix. The mill on the property was stunning, we dined in the mill several nights. The beds were comfortable…except for one that creaks when moving. Really happy for the pool , a must if you bring children.
Short walk to Salt River kayaking tours.
Would stay again!
Elma G.
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2024
10/10 Excellent
Clare H.
Feb 24, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Quiet Getaway
My partner and I along with 4 of our friends thoroughly enjoyed our time here! The kitchen was well equipped for making meals that we enjoyed on the covered porch. There was great bird watching each morning and moon rise over the salt bay each evening was a treat. The property grounds were fun to explore and the lap pool was a perfect place to cool off on sunny afternoons. We played card games by lamp light in the sugar mill. The beach access across the street at Gentle Winds was convenient and a couple of us got to see a whale fully breach there. All in all we found the location to be easy to get to where we wanted to go (nothing was more than a 20ish minute drive away). It felt private and quiet - a great place to unwind. The property steward, Nick was incredibly helpful and kind not to mention easy to communicate with. If there's anything that wasn't great, I would say it was maybe the pillows but that's pretty nit-picky.
Clare H.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024
10/10 Excellent
Andy S.
Jan 12, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing
What an amazing property with the most gorgeous view. Everything about this property was accurate.The layout and space for the family was perfect. I really enjoyed the walking around the property. From the privacy to the amazing Kitchen, this by far is one of the best. And thank you to Nick for answering any questions needed to be answered.
Andy S.
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2024
10/10 Excellent
Lisa G.
Mar 4, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Gorgeous Historical Property.
We really enjoyed our stay at this gorgeous property. The view is amazing and we loved exploring the grounds. One of the best nights we had was dinner under the gaslights in the Sugar Mill. Unforgettable memories made. Central air was a big plus as a lot of properties only have in the bedrooms. Pool was refreshing and outdoor new bathroom very convenient. Kitchen well stocked for cooking and many extras supplied. Only suggestion would be curtains or blinds for the windows.
Lisa G.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023
10/10 Excellent
Brenda H., Illinois
Jan 12, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Family trip
We had a great time, the property was as described. Enjoyed exploring the property and surrounding area. The book is interesting on the property, wish we could have known what the. Building in the property use to be or what they looked like. The manager was wonderful and had us follow him to the property as to get there without complication, I am glad he did as our GPS would not have got us there.
Brenda H.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022
10/10 Excellent
Judith W., West Palm Beach
Aug 3, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
A charming , relaxing and beautiful stay
I knew the second l found this property online , that it had a magical quality.
I love staying in older places- and this had so much character.
Every taste,view, smell ,and noise was perfect.
I highly recommend a
Stay at this lovely place.
Nick was a friendly and helpful person on all levels.
Judith Widener
Judith W.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2022
10/10 Excellent
Cherie W.
May 7, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Stunning views and peaceful setting
Our family had a wonderful vacation in this home. It was spacious enough to accommodate all of us comfortably, yet the home felt extremely cozy. We spent a great deal of time on the covered porch, mornings, afternoons, and late into the evenings. The location was convenient and we felt so secluded and safe within the confines of the sprawling grounds. Every time we explored the property we found another interesting piece of history. Nick, the property manager, was so friendly, helpful, and always available to assist if needed. We loved it here!
Cherie W.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022
10/10 Excellent
julie k.
Feb 27, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful stay in paradise
It was a pleasure from start to finish. Owners and caretaker were super responsive. House and grounds were simply breathtaking and in a great location.
julie k.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2022
10/10 Excellent
Robert J.
Feb 20, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous property
Beautiful view, wonderful gardens. Historic property. We spent a big part of each evening on the porch and it was delightful. We had a great time but I do think there are some modest changes that would make it even nicer.
The bedrooms are separated from the living space by bifold door. That is not adequate for privacy. Lack of shades in the windows diminishes it further. Each bedroom could use a real door and some shades.
The available TV worked fine but the screen is pretty small for such a nice property. May seem petty because no one comes to St Croix to watch tv. We were on site for Super Bowl weekend and the current tv was a bit better than watching it on our phones but not by much.
The mattress and box spring in the western guest room needs to be replaced. Inadequate support. Even a full sheet of plywood to replace the slats would help.
I want to give kudos to Nick, the property manager. He could not have been nicer and was a big help in getting us set up for our week. He patiently waited for us to grab our groceries. Very fine asset for your property.
Robert J.
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2022
10/10 Excellent
keith a.
Jan 14, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Sugar Mill Heaven
We had a great time enjoying the sugar mill, pool and house. Had the best Christmas dinner ever in the mill. Beautiful property and fun to just wander around looking at all the historical features.
keith a.
Stayed 18 nights in Dec 2021
10/10 Excellent
Marc W.
Nov 29, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Location on a Really Unique Property
This was our first trip to St. Croix and we couldn't have been happier with our choice of accommodations. The house and grounds are beautiful and well maintained. It offered all the things we needed for our stay. The kids loved the pool. Especially my youngest. It was a real treat to have Thanksgiving dinner in the old windmill. The central location of the property is great, with Frederiksted, Christiansted, and the north shore beaches all a short drive away. If we ever make it back to St. Croix we would try to book it again. Thanks
Marc W.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2021
10/10 Excellent
Henry & Jolonda F.
Aug 13, 2021
Great historical property
We loved the Salt Rover Sugar Mill and enjoyed the historical buildings, mature gardens, fruit trees, and privacy that the property offered. Great views of the ocean from the house and front porch, steady ocean breeze, and stargazing at night. The home and guest quarters are modest but comfortable and sufficient. The kids loved the pool. The location was convenient for us and we really enjoyed visiting St. Croix.
Henry & Jolonda F.
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2021
8/10 Good
Vicki C.
Jul 26, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Sugar Mill
Very interesting learning about sugar mill.
Vicki C.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
10/10 Excellent
Kathleen L.
Jul 22, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful property
We enjoyed our stay. Nick and the owner were great to work with. Property is private and beautiful with deer and other wildlife. You will need a rental car.
Kathleen L.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
10/10 Excellent
Sam B.
May 13, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing Property!
We stayed at Chucks house on St Croix in early May and had a fabulous time!
The house exceeded my expectations and was very comfortable for our group of 5 adults. We even had two of our friends who lived on the island stay with us one night and there was plenty of room for 7 people. Two couples stayed in the Main House and my mom and friends stayed in the pool house/cabana.
The view from the veranda was amazing and you could see St Thomas and St John in the distance on a clear day.
The best part about the property was the sugar mill where we enjoyed having dinner each night. It was lit by propane lanterns and was a real treat to enjoy with plenty of room for all of us to have dinner. The house is located on an old sugar plantation and there are ruins, a sugar mill, and even an underground tunnel which was fun to explore.
If you are planning a trip to St Croix this house is the perfect place to stay. Secluded private location with plenty of room for a family or group of friends.
We would love to return here if we ever go back to the Virgin Islands.
Thank you to Chuck and Nick for hosting us!
-Sam Barnes
Sam B.
10/10 Excellent
sarah s., Santa Fe
Apr 12, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Interesting Historical Property with great views and grounds
This is a unique property with fascinating grounds and a beautiful setting. We loved the history and furnishing. Eating in the windmill with gas lanterns was very special. Great pool. Excellent location (mid Island) near Salt Water River. Highly recommended.
sarah s.
Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2021
10/10 Excellent
John D.
Jan 12, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful private retreat
This property was perfect for our group and the location is amazing. We cooked all our meals in the well appointed kitchen and ate most dinners in the former sugar meal.
John D.
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2021
10/10 Excellent
Darell C.
Mar 1, 2020
Liked: Cleanliness
Magical place!
Loved our stay at beautiful Morningstar.
The house is lovely and well appointed
as described and the grounds are magical! Access to Cane Bay and Salt River restaurants and beaches is easy.
Property manager helpful and responsive.
Darell C.
Stayed 17 nights in Feb 2020
10/10 Excellent
Diondra S.
Jan 22, 2020
Liked: Cleanliness
Everything is Wonderful
Everything about this stay was wonderful. From booking through checkout the hosts were attentive, patient, clear and kind. The property manager was available at all times and was always helpful. The property itself is unbelievable, true to the pictures but so much better in person. Guests said, "It's the most beautiful view that one could imagine" and "it the most beautiful place she had ever been to." It's the perfect place to take a break from reality. We woke up everyday and saw something on the land that we hadn't seen the day before, including deer and the yellow breast, the national bird of the USVI. I almost don't want to write this review so this can stay as a best kept secret. For the cost, amenities, comfort, service and THE VIEW I can't imagine a better stay on St. Croix (and I'm from there). Thank you for making your "happy ending" available to us. There were very long faces when it was time to leave and memories of the view from the porch are currently sustaining me through the dark winter days.