This vacation home is a short stroll from Southgate Coastal Reserve and Shoys Beach. The vacation home includes a private pool, a kitchen, and a patio.
Christiansted (SSB-St. Croix Seaplane Base) - 10 min drive
Restaurants
Rum Runners - 9 min drive
Cheeseburgers in America's Paradise - 4 min drive
El Leon - 9 min drive
shupe's on the boardwalk - 9 min drive
The Terrace At The Buccaneer - 3 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.
Gated Neighborhood with Sandy Beach
Casa Gibo Del Mar is designed for friends and families - with or without kids - to enjoy a comfortable house, be within the solitude of the gated Shoys community, and enjoy all the wonderful activities of St. Croix. Unlike the vast majority of houses in the islands, all of Casa Gibo's bedrooms are accessible from the main living area. Three of the four upstairs bedrooms have king-sized beds and all have a private full bath. The optional lower-level apartment has an exterior entrance but can also be accessed by interior stairs from the main floor if you include it in your rental. It's a great place to put the kids to bed early while the adults continue to vacay upstairs. Every room is air conditioned (also unusual in St. Croix) but you will probably never need to turn on the AC. The sea breezes are amazing the majority of the year. We pretty much only use the AC in the bedrooms while we're sleeping. Casa Gibo Del Mar is in the gated Shoys neighborhood which includes Shoys Beach - one of the highest rated snorkeling and sunning beaches in St. Croix. The beach is an easy walk or a very quick drive from the house. Casa Gibo is equipped with beach chairs (6), beach umbrellas (2), a cooler, assorted water toys, and a collapsible wagon to haul your gear to the sand and gorgeous azure blue water of Shoy's Beach. From the parking area, it's 50 yard walk through a very cool mangrove tunnel to the sand and water - and the odds are good you will be the only one on the beach many days. St. Croix has many amazing restaurants (The Galleon at Green Cay Marina is in view and walkable from our pool deck and has excellent steaks and seafood) and you'll definitely want to eat a few meals out - but you may also want to grill your fresh catch on the pool deck or cook a delicious dinner in Casa Gibo's gourmet kitchen. Our property manager can even arrange a private chef to cook if you want to be pampered. We've equipped the kitchen with everything you will need to prepare basic to gourmet meals. We always strive to make the house better for the next guest so if you see something we're missing please let us know and it will be there for your next visit. www.CasaGibo.com Also the following amenities... Pack-n-play with sheets, booster seat, high chair seat, kids toys and books, kid utensils and plates, baby gate for stairwell, child safety fence for pool that can be installed for an additional fee
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen, 5 bathrooms, and a patio. There's space to spread out with 5 bedrooms and a dining area. Guests can enjoy a Smart TV and stay connected with free WiFi. Other standard amenities include a private pool, a washing machine, and a coffee maker.
Property manager
David R Hall- Genesis Properties St Croix
Languages
English
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If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Wheelchair accessibility
Smoking not allowed
Services and conveniences
Concierge services
Location highlights
Near a health/beauty spa
Near a hospital
Near the bay
Near the marina
Near the sea
Next to a golf course
Things to do
Golf
Optional golf privileges
Basketball nearby
Casino nearby
Cycling nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Horseback riding nearby
Jet skiing nearby
Kayaking nearby
Motor boating nearby
Parasailing nearby
Sailing nearby
Scuba diving nearby
Snorkeling nearby
Swimming nearby
Safety features
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
General
Garden
Unit size: 2,800 square feet
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 23
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
This property doesn't allow pets
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
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: 23
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, and a smoke detector.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to do around this vacation home?
This vacation home is located in Christiansted, a short 12-minute walk from Shoys Beach and also 17 minutes on foot from Tamarind Reef Beach. You'll also find Buccaneer Golf Course and Southgate Coastal Reserve less than a mile away.
Is parking available on site at this vacation home?
No, there isn't parking available at the vacation home.
Is this vacation home adjacent to a casino?
No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.
Is there 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 do couples enjoy most about Gated Neighborhood with Sandy Beach?
There are many amenities for couples at this vacation home, including a private pool and access to a chef as well as an outdoor pool.
Are there hot tubs at Gated Neighborhood with Sandy Beach?
Yes, guests can enjoy a spa tub at this vacation home.
Does this vacation home offer breakfast?
No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.
Does this vacation home allow pets to stay free of charge?
No, pets aren't allowed at this vacation home.
Does this vacation home have connecting rooms?
No, there aren't connecting rooms at this vacation home.
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 3.4 mi away (10 minutes by car). Another top airport is Henry E. Rohlsen Airport (STX), which is located 10.9 mi away (23-minute drive).
Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Gated Neighborhood with Sandy Beach?
Yes, every accommodation at Gated Neighborhood with Sandy Beach comes with a deck with some featuring golf course or water views.
Gated Neighborhood with Sandy Beach Reviews
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 19 reviews
10 - Excellent
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Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 19 reviews
8 - Good
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Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 19 reviews
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Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 19 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 19 reviews
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9.2/10
Cleanliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Sally G.
Feb 23, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Well equipped
Loved our stay at this beautiful home. The beach chair backpack style were super easy to take to beach. The home is well equipped with just about everything you need for a great vacation. Our family of eight relaxed and truly enjoyed our stay.
Sally G.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025
10/10 Excellent
Barbara K.
Feb 15, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful St. Croix
This is a beautiful home in a gated community. The views are awesome and the house is lovely. Plenty of room for 3 couples to spread out. Could have held more people. You do need a car as it is somewhat remote. Beautiful secluded beach is only a 15 minute walk but everything else is a drive. Be sure to request bottled water and a few food basics before arrival. And if you think you might use the outdoor grill, be sure to ask that it is thoroughly cleaned.Communication with management was easy and prompt. All questions were addressed very quickly. Would definitely rent this property again
Barbara K.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025
10/10 Excellent
Chad B.
Dec 8, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Coral swim
Overall experience was very good.
Chad B.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024
8/10 Good
Atoya A.
Sep 24, 2024
Just like home
This place was definitely home away from home. Will surely return on future visits.
Atoya A.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Faye E.
Apr 28, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Vacation House
This house has everything you need for a Carribbean vacation. It’s in a lovely neighborhood in what is probably the top gated community on the island. We very much enjoyed our stay
Faye E.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024
10/10 Excellent
Susan F.
Mar 8, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Best vacation ever
My grandsons called this the best vacation ever! The house was beautiful yet comfortable and spacious enough for all of us to be together without being on top of each other. Kitchen is well supplied with dishes, etc. Pool and deck area was very convenient with children, dining room table fit the whole family. Master suite is gorgeous. Lovely location and view. Would stay there again.
Susan F.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024
2/10 Terrible
Joyce M.
Feb 21, 2024
Disliked: Cleanliness
Beautiful property
I went with my five brothers and sisters and four spouses. We had a wonderful time. The house was great. One problem was the first step into the pool was so high and no railing made it hard to impossible for some of us to get in and out of the pool.
Joyce M.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024
10/10 Excellent
Robert v.
Nov 22, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Family retreat
Incredible property well stocked with everything needed to enjoy and relax. The kitchen had nice pots and pans with sharp knives. David was very responsive with all our needs. We honestly have nothing bad to say.
Robert v.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2023
10/10 Excellent
Susan J.
Nov 6, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Destination Wedding Trip
We were visiting St. Croix for a destination wedding to be held at the Buccaneer. We rented this house with another family for the wedding and it was amazing. The house is beautiful and had plenty of space for all of us. The pictures and description are exactly what we found. The bedrooms are spacious with access to bathrooms. The kitchen is large with plenty of space for all of us in the dining room. The pool was delightful and we used it often as it was hot the weekend we were there and they provided plenty of towels for the pool. I also loved that they provided beach chairs, beach umbrellas, a cooler bag, and a beach wagon that you can use when visiting any of the numerous beaches on the island. We visited Shoys beach which is very close to the house and made good use of the beach chairs. The hosts were very responsive when we asked questions both leading up to the rental and during our stay. They provided great information on local grocery stores and restaurants in the area. We felt safe in the gated community which always had a guard manning the gate 24/7. It is really close to the Buccaneer which we used for beach days as well as attending the wedding. Thank you for making our stay so wonderful.
Susan J.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
10/10 Excellent
Dale N., Atlanta, USA
Jul 29, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely property in Shoys.
Property lived up to our expectations from the listing. House is well appointed and was clean. Bedrooms are spacious and the beds are, dare I sat it - comfortable! The house came well stocked with essential spices for cooking. Capable cookware and cutlery and appliances made cooking easy. The view off the pool deck is great and you can even see St Thomas on clear days. The hosts are responsive and seemed generally interested in our enjoyment of the property.
A couple small matters. The drain in the master shower does not drain well. Also, mini split air conditioner in the master doesn’t perform as well as it should and that after someone came out to work on it. The house could benefit from a second garbage dumpster. But, these are all minor things and did little to interrupt our stay or our enjoyment of the island.
Dale N.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023
8/10 Good
Holly F., Lilburn, Georgia
May 2, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Big family trip
This home was a great size for our big family to stay in. The bathrooms are very large! We grew up in Shoys and it was wonderful to “return home” to the area. Love that we could walk to the beach, walk the neighborhood, and enjoy the entertaining space without being on top of each other. My only suggestion would be a welcome packet with information regarding trash/recycling, checkout process, as well as maybe info on nearest pharmacy & grocery for those new to the island.
Holly F.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023
10/10 Excellent
Edith N.
Mar 21, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
St. Paddy’s Day stay 2023
This property was perfect for a group of couples traveling without our children. Ample space for group gatherings but also space to have alone time! The only negative about this property was the master bathroom shower was VERY slow to drain. We also generated a large volume of garbage as it seemed there was no recycling program! However, these were really negligible things and would not stop us from renting this property again. We loved everything we did on the island especially the St.Patrick’s Day Parade... An experience like none we’ve had before. We loved the secluded beach and had no problem navigating around the island with the assistance of google maps. A rental car is a must though as there are limited transportation options.
Edith N.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2023
10/10 Excellent
Barbara T.
Mar 14, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent property for a large group
The house is beautiful and well supplied with beach gear, towels, appliances, and supplies. The location is quiet, but close enough to town to be convenient. The property manager is very responsive and helpful. Overall a wonderful stay and I highly recommend.
Barbara T.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023
10/10 Excellent
Casey S.
Mar 6, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Great Location and Beautiful Property
This house was amazing and accommodated our group of 12 perfectly. The host was very helpful and attentive. It did not have much in the way of spices or sunscreen, but we left some for the next renters in hopes it would benefit someone. It was close to Shoys beach which was very rough while we were there. The Buccaneer was also in the neighborhood and they allowed us to use their chairs at mermaid Beach since we were staying in the Shoys neighborhood. Duggans reef, The Landing, and Ama were huge restaurant hits. The fire dancers and moko jumbie show was fantastic at the Palms but the food was buffet style and not good. It was worth it for the show. Beautiful house, location, pool, and beaches with a great host. We highly recommend!
Casey S.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023
10/10 Excellent
RANDALL J.
Mar 2, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Great Property
Wonderful property, everything working well and clean, had a great time with family there. The separate suite downstairs was particularly nice to have for a large group.
RANDALL J.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023
10/10 Excellent
Anita F.
Feb 21, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing!
We had 6 in our group…our adult children and friends. Everyone had their own room and bathroom making this home ideal! This property was was well kept and nicely stocked with all the essentials of home. From plenty of beach towels to kitchenware this house had it all! The only issue we had was the door code that came with our check in instructions was not the correct code…but the host responded quickly and helped us access the house. It was an awesome vacation and we would stay here again!!
Anita F.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023
10/10 Excellent
Jennifer P., CHEVY CHASE, MD
Jan 30, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful stay
The house was well appointed and maintained. Everything was very clean. We had a bit of trouble finding the house initially, but eventually found it. Some posts have said that you can walk down to the resort below in the marina, but that walkway is locked off with a gate. The house could use some books on St Croix. The pool could use hand rails to get in, given the steps are really steep. Great coffee set up - an neurogenic machines, a regular coffee maker, a grinder and even a milk foamer! We enjoyed a drink at the Buccaneer Lounge and a snorkeling trip with Llewelyn on a catamaran. Duggans Reef and Great Salt Pond were wonderful dinners. Shoy beach is nice and quiet but it was too windy to snorkel there.
Jennifer P.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023
8/10 Good
Kirkland H.
Jan 18, 2023
St Croix VRBO
House and pool were very nice. A couple of issues including mouse poop in the closet and a slow draining master shower. Even with these two difficulties, the house was new, spacious and easy to enjoy. The neighborhood is lovely but completely fenced in. A car is a necessity. Beautiful ocean views with an easy half mile walk to a wonderful secluded beach. We recommend this house for families and friends.
Kirkland H.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2022
10/10 Excellent
Kim D., Sleepy Hollow NY
Nov 10, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous home in Upscale neighborhood near the best beaches
Loved this house! My husband & I spent a lovely week in this beautiful home. It was even nicer than the pictures. You can walk to the beach at the bottom of the hill or take a short drive to a small parking area & you are right on Shoys beach (great snorking) which we had all to ourselves this time of year. The house looks newly decorated & the owners took obvious care to provide all the things that make for a nice stay. Plenty of white linens, turkish cotton beach towels, pool toys, beach chairs, plenty of kitchen ware, every kitchen appliance we could possibly need. Everything was clean & ready when we arrived. AC throughout the house was also a big plus for us. Many other homes on the island dont seem to have this, but it is a luxury to crawl into clean white sheets in a deliciously cool room after a long hot day of playing in the sun & sand.