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Iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
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Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire apartment

1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Ocean view
    Ocean view

About this property

Entire place

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

Lion's Gate Getaway- Lush Setting. Check for seasonal discounts

Lions Gate Getaway is a private studio apartment in a lush, tropical setting, humming birds share your 270 degree view of St. John, Tortola and Red Hook Harbor. In just a few minutes you can walk into Red Hook for shopping, dinner, drinks and night life or catch the ferries to St. John and the BVI.

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 as the breeze passes by.

My husband Chris and I have lived on St. Thomas for over 20 years. He came to dive, I came to sail. We met and discovered we both had a love of the water and the Caribbean life style. Chris built this house on the top of the hill, and now we have expanded it to accommodate guests in our apartment that captures the Caribbean life style. We look forward to helping you enjoy your vacation in any way we can. Just ask for local tips on restaurants and activities.

Keywords: Studio Apartment

Property manager

Maxine Lavitt

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

Bedrooms

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio

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

Things to do

  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling 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

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

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

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
On-site 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

Property is also known as

Lion's Gate Getaway Lush Setting Overlooks St. John Tortola
Lion's Gate Getaway Lush Setting Overlooks St. John Tortola
Lion's Gate Getaway Lush Setting Overlooks St. John Tortola
Lion's Gate Getaway Lush Setting. Check for Seasonal Discounts

About the area

Map
St. Thomas,, Virgin Islands

What's nearby

  • American Yacht Harbor - 6 min walk
  • Sapphire Beach - 16 min walk
  • Secret Harbour Beach - 6 min drive
  • Lindquist Beach - 6 min drive
  • Coki Point Beach - 11 min drive

Getting around

  • St. Thomas (SPB-St. Thomas Seaplane Base) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sapphire Beach Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Sunset Grille @ Secret Harbour Beach Resort - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪An Hour Late - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Tarpon’s Table - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Coconut Cove - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lion's Gate Getaway- Lush Setting. Check for seasonal discounts pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Lion's Gate Getaway- Lush Setting. Check for seasonal discounts?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lion's Gate Getaway- Lush Setting. Check for seasonal discounts?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Lion's Gate Getaway- Lush Setting. Check for seasonal discounts located?

Situated in St. Thomas, this apartment building is within 1 mi (2 km) of American Yacht Harbor and Sapphire Beach. Vessup Bay and Cabes Point are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Lion's Gate Getaway- Lush Setting. Check for seasonal discounts Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 107 out of 118 reviews" "
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 118 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mackenzie G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect little getaway
Max was wonderfully communicative and very helpful during our whole stay. I would recommend to anyone looking for a getaway in Redhook to this property.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ying

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Kacee S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Interesting Stay
Max our host was great. Very informative and responsive. The good- nice place to stay for a couple. Big private patio with lush surroundings. The apartment was clean and had everything we needed including beach stuff. The interesting- the host live upstairs. We thought we were going to be totally alone however we could hear their tv and construction on their other property next door. Parking spaces is very limited so we ended up parking down the steep slippery driveway and walking in and out everyday. You can not walk to a beach from this property and due to the lush nature that has not been trimmed back you can barely see the ocean from the huge porch. You need a rental car to access this property and the beach unless you get a taxi. We paid $10 per person for a cab ride up the steep road and driveway which isn’t even a quarter mile. There is a friendly dog that lives upstairs but graced us with poop on the porch and in the driveway which we had to walk up and down in the dark at night. The host also asked us to check out an hour earlier than the listing states. Over all we enjoyed our stay but this listing should be updated- minimal ocean views, semi private stay and not beach walkable.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charles A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful location
This place was absolutely perfect, I travel a lot and enjoyed this more than 90 percent of the places I have stayed
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christina M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay
We loved our time at Lions Gate! Its quiet and peaceful and had just what we needed. We didnt expect beach chairs, beach towels (we brought our own), and a cooler, but and they all came in handy! Max and Chris were great hosts and we look forward to staying again in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter and Robin K., gilford,nh.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lionsgate comfort
Overall, this property was exactly what we look for. Max and Chris were the perfect hosts. Safety and comfort are two of our concerns and both were met perfectly. The location in Red Hook was walkable to downtown and the Ferry. It is walkable but up a steep hill and that may be a concern if you do not rent a car. We did not have a car and as two older individuals, it was not a problem for us. Ate on the terrace every day, nice evening breeze, never used AC, beautiful views of harbor and St John. All basic needs provided, and more. Thank you Max and Chris
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gracie T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy stay, great hosts
This place seemed more "authentic" than the other resort-style properties we looked at, and we're so glad we went with it! The view was wonderful and Maxine and Chris were great hosts with local insights. It was great to be walking distance to Red Hook, but keep in mind the road leading there is very steep, so would only consider it truly "walkable" if you're fairly athletic.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Top Rated
A quiet and restful retreat, ideal for a stay in Red Hook. Maxine and Chris were generous and considerate hosts; the apartment was well appointed; and the views from the covered porch exceptional—well worth the steep walk up the hill. We plan to return next year, and absolutely recommend the whole experience to others.
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bill S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Red Hook/Lions Gate
Beautiful Apartment with overlook of Redhook and Saint Johns. Very appealing decorations/plants. Steep/narrow road to location from Red Hook. Just take your time, stay left and you can make it there safely and it's worth it. Affordable, good wifi and comfortable accommodations. Flowers and chocolates for my wife for anniversary were some of the best I've ever had arranged by locations for our yearly trip! May do again, but we do like to have variety of places we go, we'll see... Thanks Max and Chris!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Max was great and the area was in a nice location. The driveway is a bit daunting at first, but not bad once you acclimate. The mosquitoes and other biting bugs were rough, but that’s just the Island in October. Amazing views.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

jaime M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely Amazing
Words cannot express how beautiful the veiws, and the room/property is. It was wonderful to be so close to town and have the privacy of being tucked away. Chris and Maxine are wonderful hosts. They are so welcoming and giving us some great ideas to adventure around. I would definitely come back in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

julia n.

Liked: Cleanliness
The best part of our trip was the stay!!
My husband and I stayed in Red Hook with plans to ferry to St John and hike/beach during the day. This place was a short, less than 10 minute walk to the ferry, which was great because we went the week without a car! Maxine was so understanding and flexible throughout our entire booking process as we had a hiccup with our dates when booking. She was friendly and helpful whenever we spoke with her, but also gave us our space so we felt like we had the property all to ourselves (besides frequent visits from Lou, the dog, which we LOVED and looked forward to!!) When I say I was obsessed with everything about this cute little rental, it was my favorite part of our trip! The balcony is to die for, the interior so sweetly decorated, you feel like you are a local living on the island with an amazing view. The kitchen had whatever we needed to make a dinner or two. Overall, we can’t wait to come back!! Thank you both for an amazing stay :)
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mallory L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful place!
Max and Chris are awesome hosts. The property has the best views in Red Hook. I loved everything about it. It was clean, spacious, and even came with a dog! Louie hung out on the porch with us while we ate breakfast in the morning. It was perfect. I would stay again. The climb up isn't for the weak, though. Get your quads ready for it. But, the view is worth it.
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pacha S.

Liked: Cleanliness
One of the best places we have stayed.
Maxine and Chris were very hospitable. They picked us up down the hill and dropped us off. They also let us checked in early. The view from their place was amazing!! We can’t get enough of it. The studio was well equipped and had everything you need for your stay. We would definitely come back if they would have us again. Thank you so much for having us. Pacha&Russell
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessica C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great for solo travelers
Great location and view. First drive up and down the driveway was nerve-racking, but you get used to it. Some mosquitoes that loved the area post-showers, but nothing some repellent can’t fix. The shower was really cool with the stone finish and plants. I even saw a baby lizard! Definitely recommend if you prefer scenic views, waking up to the sound of nature, and a lot of privacy.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

woody r.

Liked: Cleanliness
Spur of the moment
I had a very relaxed enjoyable time property was just as advertised definitely coming back
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cade F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Good stay and even better host
I stayed in the apartment for 14 days while taking some captains classes in St Thomas. During my stay, Maxine and Chris were very hospitable. They invited me for dinner a few times, and we shared many interesting stories. I would highly recommend staying here.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sarah D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Best stay with best hosts
Staying with Max was amazing! The apartment has the most beautiful views, it's cozy, and Max and Chris were so helpful and hopsitable. It was the perfect size for two people and we loved hanging out on the patio to watch the sun set and boats come in. It's so close to everything in Red Hook as well which makes going out at night very nice. I highly recommend staying here!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

John P., Philadelphia, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Very Casual and Comfortable for a Relaxing Stay
The accommodations were cozy and comfy, and Maxine & Chris are lovely folks who made sure we had a a nice time. Don’t expect luxury, expect to feel like you’re staying in a family member’s guest house. Which is exactly the way we like it! Great location with unreal views of Red Hook, St. John and the BVI. Highly recommended for those who don’t want the same ol’ same ol’.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Crystal G., Lexington SC

Liked: Cleanliness
GORGEOUS VIEW - Perfect size
Gorgeous view- worth every penny. Great value.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Laura K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful stay, excellent hosts
We had a fantastic stay at Lion’s Gate during the first week of August. Maxine was out of town, so we didn’t get a chance to meet her, but Chris was MORE than a great host. On top of picking us up from the bottom of the hill on the first day, he also picked us up from the grocery store, offered up great advice on boating and snorkeling, and shared stories and pleasantries over a beer a couple of nights. Louie, the dog, was also a great host and breakfast mate. There’s not much more to say that hasn’t already been said in other reviews. Everything is extremely accurate and you won’t regret a stay here. Thanks Chris and Maxine, we look forward to returning to Lion’s Gate on our next trip!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nick S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Most beautiful views!!
We had an amazing time staying at Max & Chris's home!! The view from the house is so much better in person, we had breakfast on the porch every morning because of how beautiful it was. The living space has a bed, full stocked kitchen and bathroom which was just enough for the 2 of us. The house is on top of a very steep hill so I would definitely recommend a car. Max & Chris are very accommodating, they drove us down the hill several times before we got our car and got us everything we needed. we had a lot of mosquito issues since we arrived on a rainy day, so I would bring a good mosquito repellent. Other than that we really enjoyed our stay and would love to stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

David H.

Liked: Cleanliness
A great place to stay
Max's apartment is a great options for those on Saint Thomas! Its cute, clean, and close to Red Hook. Red Hook is were you'll want to be in Saint Thomas. Max the owner is so nice and helpful.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tasya B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Getaway
We absolutely loved our time at Lion's Gate Getaway. The views were amazing, the bed was comfy, the porch was a perfect spot to cool off and watch the boats in the harbor. It was a quick walk down the hill to lots of food options (if you like ribs, you have to get some from the Love Shack) and to the ferry to get over to St. John. There were plenty of taxis around if you need to get to other parts of the island or back up the hill. We would walk down the hill in the morning and then find a cab to bring us back up at the end of the day because the hill is very steep and quite an adventure after a long day of exploring the ocean and islands. Most of the taxis in the area were too large to get up the hill and be able to turn around, but if they were too large, they would call a smaller one to take you up. All in all, it was a great 4 days spent with Max and Chris being very accommodating.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Machelle W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect location, outstanding views, and privacy
Thinking about booking The Getaway at Lions Gate? Don’t overthink it! Just do it! You won’t regret it. Great location, incredible views, and privacy.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2021