According to Travel + Leisure, St. Croix, with it’s its convenient access from the United States mainland, pristine white-sand beaches to a buzz-worthy culinary scene, seems to fly under the radar. They created “tried-and-true” suggestions after speaking to locals and the St Croix Tourism board.
Key points as listed from the article:
Snorkelers and scuba divers can explore the underwater worlds of dive sites like Buck Island Reef, which has a submerged “trail,” and Butler Bay, which boasts several shipwrecks.
Going for tastings at rum distilleries like Captain Morgan and dining at popular local eateries like La Reine Chicken Shack are great ways to sample the island’s food scene.
The are looking for the holiday season and pleased that the St. George Village Botanical Garden will have a special month long event running from Dec. 5 through Jan. 4. The “Garden of Lights” fundraising event will be open every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday to view gorgeous holiday lights throughout the grounds! As reported in the St Croix Source, colorful, twinkling lights will deck the garden along with artwork from local schools for the enjoyment of all ages as they stroll along the paths!
Opening night is Friday, Dec. 5, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. The Cocktail Walk will feature holiday cocktails, local cuisine, an auction, steel pan music, and the We Dey Yah Quadrille dancers. Children’s Night will be Friday, Dec. 12. Santa will be available for photos with children and families, and more. Read the article here for more information.
The botanical garden is a wonderful place to visit in the community year-round, so we are very excited to hear about the debut of their special Holiday of Lights event!
For tickets to the Garden of Lights Cocktail Walk at the St. George Village Botanical Garden, go to Eventbrite here.
We are excited to see the VIPA Board has approved millions in airport upgrades and coastal protection work In St Croix Source’s recent article (read it here),
The article reports that on St. Croix, the VIPA board approved work for airfield maintenance, removing rubber buildup and refreshing runway markings at Henry E. Rohlsen Airport, to ensure continued safe operations. For St. Thomas, the board authorized funding for the final design of a new Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF) station at Cyril E. King Airport. This approval allows the project to move forward to detailed design and engineering so construction can proceed. In addition, the board approved a contract for professional services to complete an environmental assessment and prepare a design-build package for shoreline stabilization at Cyril E. King Airport.
What caught our eye was the reporting from Preston Beyer, director of engineering, in regards to significant capital commitments for the region! St. Thomas–St. John District has obligated under active construction projects is $96,473,727.97 and the total cost the Engineering Department in the St. Croix District has obligated under active construction projects is $44,595,111.01.
VIPA also shared that tourism infrastructure remains a key focus and mentioned an introductory meeting with Seaborne Airlines as the “beginning of a collaborative relationship to support air service operations and strengthen connectivity for the Virgin Islands.” Seaborne Airlines was bought over this year and the new owners has been rebuilding its fleet and its reputation, starting with a new Twin Otter aircraft and plans to add more, what company President and CEO Darrell Richardson called “a resurrection” of the Virgin Islands’ only seaplane carrier. To read the article about Seabourne’s ‘resurrection’ under new owner and prioritizing expanded services, check out the US Daily News article here.
Greetings, we are Chris and Christie Powers, your St Croix Realtor team! We are happy to share the latest sales data, inventory, and days on market for the St. Croix, USVI real estate market. Here is few quick highlights about October’s data:
There were 16 new home listings and 14 homes sold on island. From January through October, 131 homes were sold.
There were only 5 new condo listings and 6 condos sold on island. From January through October, 94 condos were sold.
Download the Coldwell Banker St Croix real estate market reports for each category: Homes & Condos, Condos, Homes, and Land to see all the details!
We are Accredited Buyer’s Representative (ABR) and Seller Representative Specialist (SRS) and have the experience and local knowledge to help you in every step of the process. We will help you narrow down neighborhoods based on your priorities. Whether you are searching for a starter home or a forever home, we will also advise you on the market trends in your desired neighborhoods. Let us help you find your dream home. Contact Chris and Christie! Luxury real estate, residential real estate, condominiums, and more — contact us here.
St Croix homes can offer a unique blend of classic island charm and unexpected luxury. Whether it’s a hillside estate with sea views or a double lot home, St Croix homes can suit different lifestyles and personal needs. An experienced real estate agent will be able to help Buyers find the perfect place to call home on island. Very few neighborhoods on St Croix were developed by the same build, so you will find varied floor plans, layouts, and lot sizes. St Croix homes offer a wide range of features which will suit different lifestyles, personal needs, and budgets. Some of those features are common, some are unusual.
Here are the most common features you will find in homes on St Croix:
Pool
Generator
Stainless steel appliances
Walk-in closet
Built-in bookcases
Home office space
Vaulted ceilings
Apartment
Garage or carport
Off street parking
Water filtration system
Beautiful outdoor spaces
Lush landscaping
Fruit trees
Fenced yard
Gas grill
Electric gate
Garden shed
Some features are uncommon and found at only a small number of houses on St Croix. Here are some examples:
Tennis court
Sugar mill
Elevator
Beach access
Workshop
Hot tub or spa
Fountain
Koi pond
Tray ceilings
Interior archways
Kitchen pass through
Private dock
Reverse osmosis plant
Wine cellar
Game room
Gym
Dive equipment room
Water sports storage room
Sculpture
Heated pool
Solar panels with Tesla batteries
Refrigerator drawers
Chef’s kitchen
Farm sink
Wet bar
Pool table
Ping pong table
Danish brick interior or exterior walls
Surveillance equipment, video and/or audio
Historic cannon
Mural
Separate guest cottage
Gray water system
Well
Outdoor shower
Mosaic tile mural
Pocket doors
Nano wall glass doors
Ice maker
Outdoor kitchen
Choosing the island home and lifestyle on St Croix comes down to more than just the number of bedrooms, baths, location, and view. Most of St Croix homes are truly unique. There are features that are fairly common and some that are rarely seen. If you need an experienced real estate professional to help you navigate the process, contact us!
For more information about condo features, visit our recent newsletter on the topic here.
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