Located in Christiansted Historic District, this apartment is next to Christiansted National Historic Site and Steeple Museum. The apartment includes a kitchen, a balcony, and a sofa bed.
Christiansted National Historic Site - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
St. Croix Government House - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
Fort Christiansvaern - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
Judith's Fancy - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
Holy Cross Catholic Church - 6 min walk - 0.3 miles
Getting around
Henry E. Rohlsen Airport (STX) - 20 min drive
Restaurants
Crucian Cafe - 4 min walk
Shupe's on the Boardwalk - 5 min walk
Virgin Islands Coffee Roasters - 2 min walk
Rum Runners - 6 min walk
Singh's Fast Food - 8 min walk
About this property
The Mary Read - A Pirate’s Serenity
The Bonney, a gated historical Danish villa, rests in the heart of downtown Christiansted! Just 0.2 miles from the Christiansted Boardwalk and walking distance to the ferry, seaplane, shops, bars & restaurants, waterfront, national parks and historic sites. This beautiful 1-bed, 1-bath suite provides AC, WiFi, smart TVs, and a fully equipped kitchen. Access to snorkel gear, beach chairs, umbrellas, coolers, and all your beach needs! Enjoy everything St Croix has to offer in comfort and safety!
The Mary Reads Pirates Serenity is a peaceful and bright 1-bedroom, 1-bath apartment fitted with 1 queen bed, 1 queen pullout couch, AC and filtered water at every faucet. This spacious unit comes with a fully equipped kitchen with full size fridge, electric stove/oven, coffee maker, microwave, toaster, blender, cookware, dish ware and more. We provide great internet and Smart TVs with complimentary access to Disney+ and Netflix. The bathroom has a bathtub/shower and is stocked with toilet paper, bath towels, shampoo/conditioner, and body wash.
Guests will have access to the unit, as well as our shared courtyard with grill/dining area and our shared laundry room. Guests may use the washer/dryers (except between the hours of 10am and 3pm) on a first-come, first-serve basis. This privately gated property is a short walk from the boardwalk, bars and restaurants. Christiansted taxi stand is just a 3-minute walk or rent a car to explore other parts of beautiful St Croix! Street parking easily available.
Our host is not available onsite. The laundry room is stocked with many extra amenities. Please let us know if you need anything additional, and we will help you access it.
Directly across from The Fort National Park with a backdrop of stunning blue water, nowhere else in the Caribbean features the architectural, economic, and political influence of Europe like the Christiansted National Historic Site. Wander through 18th century Danish architecture in the heart of downtown Christiansted, as we’re just 0.2 miles from the Christiansted Boardwalk - a 3-minute walk to the shops, bars, restaurants and more. Some of our favorite restaurants are just around the corner, including Too Chez, Savant and Hamilton’s.
The property sits on a corner, leaving plenty of free street parking for our guests that choose to rent a car. For those guest that do not have their own form of transportation, it`s just a 3-minute walk down to the taxi stand, at the corner of King St and Church St. OR we always recommend riding with Rolly`s Transportation Services OR VI Ubah!
Guests are provided with ample towels and bedding for their stay. To keep cleaning costs low, we encourage guests to wash the items provided if they would like fresh ones throughout their reservation.
There is currently some construction around the property on Queen Street, making the roads somewhat bumpy, and causing confusion with parking.
Please also note that stairs are required to get in and out of the unit - those with difficulty climbing stairs could find this challenging.
We conduct monthly pest control treatments to help ensure pests aren`t present in our units. These treatments are tentatively scheduled for the first Friday of each month between 4 and 5pm. A representative of ours accompanies the technician, so guests do not have to be present during a scheduled treatment. We send a reminder ahead of each treatment to guests booked. No Parties, Please! Quiet Hours 10pm-8am Conserve Energy, no open windows or doors while AC is on. Pets welcome for a $50 fee each. Respect all tenants :) No Smoking Inside Unit
The apartment is air-conditioned and features a kitchen and a balcony. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a sofa bed, 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)
First aid kit
Fire extinguisher
General
Garden
Property located in a resort
Unit size: 829 square feet
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Rules
No Parties, Please!
Quiet Hours 10pm-8am
Conserve Energy, no open windows or doors while AC is on.
Pets welcome for a $50 fee each.
Pets
This property welcomes pets
Children and extra beds
Children allowed: ages 0-17
Events
No events allowed
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
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 first aid kit
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: 3:00 PM
Check-out: 10:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 18
We should mention
Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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.
Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit.
Property is also known as
216312
Frequently asked questions
What's there to do close to this apartment?
This apartment is situated in Christiansted Historic District, just steps from St. Croix Government House and Steeple Museum, and within a short walk of Christiansted National Historic Site. You'll also find Fort Christiansvaern and Apothecary Museum less than a mile away.
Is this apartment adjacent to a casino?
No, this apartment is not connected to a casino.
Is there an indoor pool at this apartment?
No, there is no indoor pool at this apartment.
Does this apartment offer breakfast?
No, this apartment doesn't offer breakfast.
Will this apartment allow pets to stay for free?
Although pets can't stay for free, they are welcome at this apartment.
How far is the airport from this apartment?
The closest major airport to this apartment is Christiansted (SSB-St. Croix Seaplane Base), which is within a mile. Another top airport is Henry E. Rohlsen Airport (STX), which is located 8.6 mi away (20-minute drive).
The Mary Read - A Pirate’s Serenity Reviews
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
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Cleanliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Shannon R.
Sep 12, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Shannon R.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
10/10 Excellent
laura s.
Aug 25, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Terrific place. Excellent WiFi.Close to everything. Would definitely come again and again!
laura s.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Tony B.
Jan 13, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Great spot in downtown Christiansted!
We loved the Mary Read! It's close enough to downtown Christiansted that you can walk to all the shops and restaurants, but sits outside the main action by a block, so it's quiet enough to get a good night's sleep. We stayed for a week and took advantage of many of the unit's facilities including the onsite laundry and loner equipment for the beach. We would definitely stay here again!
Tony B.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025
4/10 Poor
David C.
Dec 16, 2024
No TV
There was no TV unless you paid a subscription. Clothing drawers were very sandy, had to clean them before placing items in them. It was not within walking distance to beach, and no pool. No balcony, no view. Would not stay there again
David C.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Krista J.
Jul 26, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Best Honeymoon Ever!😍
LOVED every minute, hour & day of our 8 day stay here! When we mentioned we were honeymooning, we were greeted with a surprise treat, that was just perfect from a long trip here from the Chicago Airport. We are GRATEFUL for such a memorable time here in Christensted! We will be back with our kids next time & will stay here again! Location here was subpurb & the food was Awesome! (We left a little blow up circle floating device if anyone would like to use it since we couldn't fit in our backpacks home.Thank you again! Sincerely, Krista & Brian
Krista J.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Caity H.
Jul 21, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful property
The property was exactly as pictured. The gardens were gorgeous and the walk to the pier was a straight line, about 5 minutes. Very convenient location, friendly property manager and cute and comfortable interior. Perfect size for our family of 4.
Caity H.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024
10/10 Excellent
Art M.
May 5, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Historic meets authentic Caribbean
A great central location with an easy walk to the Boardwalk. You’ll need a car to explore the island but you’ll find the location central to most things making it easy to galavant around.
Host was great with communication on some questions we asked.
Beach blankets are provided but not beach towels. The bed is in a little nook so just be sure you don’t mind sliding to the foot of the bed to get out. Narrow space between the bathroom sink and toilet. Tons of character and charm, safe and secure. We throughly enjoyed our stay!
Art M.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2024
10/10 Excellent
Eva R.
Apr 14, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Getaway
It was perfect! The property layout and outdoor area is so serene and beautiful. The location is perfect to walk around downtown Christianstead. The place was decorated so well. I wish I could live there! It was very spacious, clean, and had everything I needed and more. I loved all the outdoor activities and games that were available for use! I will stay here again!