We just returned from one week at the Sapphire Village Condo's in St. Thomas...we were in the building named Tobago and all I can say is that it is truly the most beautiful and affordable destination one can hope for, so much so, we are returning in March.
The location is amazing, you have one of the most desirable beaches right in front of you in St. Thomas, you are right next to a marina offering so many wonderful excursions...we took the yaght NIGHTWIND with Capt Rick and had a wonderful day sailing and snorkeling....also took the BREAKAWAY and spent a day in Virgin Gorda at the Baths, and a most memorable afternoon at Jost Van Dyke at the Soggy Dollar Bar...this is a MUST....words cannot describe both the beauty and relaxation. You are guaranteed to meet so many wonderful people......
Another highlight was taking the ferry to St John....the ferry is literally 1/4 mile from the condo and you are in St. John in 20 minutes...and from there you will see some of the most beautiful beaches in the world, not to mention some of the finest restauraunts...we went to La Tapa, right next to Woody's and it was a 5 star with such warm ambiance...
If you plan the trip well, this can be an affordable and amazing destination. We are both convinced after traveling throughout the Carribean that St. Thomas will become our home away from home....Go and enjoy!

I recently vacationed at 241 Barbados, Sapphire Village in Saint Thomas. First impressions are that the condo complex is very clean in appearance, very nicely manicured, and wonderfully landscaped. The condo itself was more than a pleasant surprise as it was exceptionally clean, and well maintained a clear indication as to how well the condo is managed. The condo was very spacious and afforded views of the Caribbean from every room, well except the bathroom. The bedroom was awesome, spacious, well appointed and the bedding was luxurious and so comfortable! I slept so well there. The soothing trade winds and sounds of the palms frowns and Ocean put me right to sleep. I enjoyed having a TV in the bedroom to watch the news before going to sleep. The view from the tiled terrace could be a scene from any Mediterranean villa or, in my opinion, from paradise itself, the US Virgin Island of Saint Thomas!

The terrace overlooks the Caribbean, St John Bay, and Pillsbury Sound. You can see St John, Thatch Cay Tobago, Tortola, Jost Van Dyke, and Grass Cay of the British Virgin Islands. I decided to have dinner on the terrace and enjoy some good wine. The kitchen is very accommodating to cooking a nice dinner and all the cookware required to make and eat dinner is provided. I would recommend spraying some Mosquito Spray at night when you’re outside. The Mosquito on tropical Islands are small and you don’t even see or feel them until later. Noteworthy: while there I took notice of a couple of key things; first – this condo is much larger than others I “peeked” into while walking. I don’t know if all of the others are similar or not but this one is very spacious. Second – it’s worth mentioning twice – it is very clean and it showed! Third – there were no stairs to climb when entering from the parking area. The location was excellent, Sapphire Beach is right there and I went jogging every day around the Marina, beach and community. I even saw wild parrots. The resort has two pools, the one is like having your own private pool and it’s only a few yards from the door of the condo. There is also an outside shower. The small quaint town of Red Hook is so close and we went there one evening and took the walk on Ferry and went over to St John and had dinner at Morgan Mango. St Thomas gives you a feeling that its relatively safe, not like other Islands I have visited. Its small things like this that adds up to an overall wonderful experience.

The daily excursions to nearby beaches were a real treat. Every beach offers its own uniqueness and ocean life. Snorkeling in the calm waters off of Sapphire Beach was just outstanding! I saw sea turtles there, But so too was it great at Coki beach, Megan’s Bay, and most every spot on Saint Johns!! You must try one of Boise’s Daiquiri drinks at Coki Beach while visiting there! Saint Johns is only a 20 or 30-minute ferry ride. I highly recommend taking the Ferry over there to enjoy some of the most exclusive beaches in the world!! Nightlife is just right down the road at Duffy’s Love Shack in Red Hook, if you want to have some fun. But be careful not to over indulge. After 11 its 2-1 drinks! It will ruin all the great snorkeling and daily activities that are to be had.

I was very pleased with this condo and highly recommend it to family and friends.

I will definitely be vacationing there again soon!!

We love St. Thomas, this was our 2nd trip back and we booked 241 Barbados through VRBO. Bill Sands was easy to deal with. The place has a really beautiful view, the tradewinds that blow through the unit were remarkable! We didn't have to use the ac at all. They have an issue with the shower though which really made it hard for us. They use a tankless system and have some way to turn the water on to keep it warm throughout the shower... but for us it kept going from scolding hot to freezing cold. the directions are simple and I am not stupid but it was just not working. I called the mgr after the first night and she gave me some pointers but those did not work either. They had a guest journal in the room and I read others had the same issues. The bed sheets smelled like mildew and I woke up with bites. Not mosquito bites which I also told the mgr, so she had the sheets replaced the next day. I was still waking up with bites allover. Although we didn't come to the islands to watch TV, at night before we go to sleep we like having it on, I don't know whether it was the cable or what but the signal kept going out which was annoying when we were trying to relax to some tv before bed.

Other than these things. We had a great time, however I don't think I would stay here again. It's a further walk away from the beach also. If you can handle these minor things, then it's the perfect place. The east end of the island is definitely where I would stay.

Do go to St. John. Do rent a jeep if you're an adaptable driver. It's way worth it not having to spend time wondering where or when to get a taxi. DO go to "the little cabin in the woods" It's been open for 3 weeks, Tina was a pleasant treat we had a really great time at her bar. You wont find it on a map, it's off RTE 38 just before red hook. Tell her the newlyweds from dc sent you! We've been on the island twice and still haven't seen everything we wanted to. We will be back!

I highly recommend Sapphire Village. We stayed in rm. 241, Barbados building, which has spectacular views, is nicely furnished, spacious, clean, and well-suited to our family of four - our kids are ages 6 & 8. We loved the convenience of the upper-level pool, which is just steps from the unit, allowing them to swim right after breakfast and again after touring or the beach. The beautiful beach offered great snorkeling, for the kids and adults - which is why we chose Sapphire Bay in the first place. Food at Duffy's and Fungees was superb - tasty Caribbean fare. We brought in yummy Caribbean take-out from Food Center supermarket, just a mile away, which is where we stocked up on staples. Red Hook is a nice town with good restaurants and shops. Great scenery, great weather, great memories.