Hoteles en Northside, Saint Thomas Island

On arrival, I looked at my husband and said 'what did you get us into?' The property is still in the final stage of construction, even the office is not complete and hard to locate. After getting checked in and going to our room, we found it small, but clean and comfortable, but very small. Furnishings are a little outdated for such a new property. Maid service is extra! Laundry on property though! We spoke with the property manager about the best way to get around since we chose not to rent a car. We hiked down the hill, bought groceries and grabbed a taxi back up to the property. We settled in and went to the pool for a swim. This is when everything changed for me and was truly the beginning of a memorable vacation. The residents and the staff are very friendly and helpful, plus lots of fun. We truly enjoyed the peace and tranquility, as well as the views of the harbors and watching the cruise ships come and go. We loved grilling by the pool and chatting with others on vacation, as well as those living there. This is definitely not a resort, definitely not on the beach, since it sits up on a mountain, but close enough, at least for us. Poolside WIFI access, was a pain, especially when it rained! Yet, I honestly believe that by staying at Sunset Gardens, we made more life long friends, and memories, and definitely experienced more of the island than if we had stayed at one of the resorts. I will be following their progress and look forward to seeing it in its completed state, as we will definitely be coming back.

If you are looking for a place away from the mainstream tourist spots, this is the place for you. It is located on the side of a mountain above the harbor. You can stand on the balcony and watch the boats come into the harbor. You have all the privacy you ask for. We arrived a day late because of Hurricane Irene and everything was ready for us. We experienced the wonderful hospitality of the island because of the graciousness of the staff. Thanks for a wonderful stay.