Life on St. Thomas is filled with luxury and convenience. Whether you're looking for a second home where you can get away from the cares of mainland life, or you're looking for a stunningly beautiful environment where you can work, play, and relax, St. Thomas could offer the perfect home for your needs.
St. Thomas is one of the best places to look if you're looking for quality properties that offer maximum convenience. You can find incredible condominiums, complete with the latest amenities, or a single-family property that provides beach access, town square convenience, and all the advantages you could dream of. With so many incredible properties to choose from in St. Thomas, you're sure to find one to fall in love with. However, this real estate market stays hot, so if you're planning to make a property purchase, it's important to jump in when you find the one of your dreams.
On St. Thomas, you'll find fantastic weather all year round. It's always warm in St. Thomas, so you'll have easy access to the beach when it's most convenient for you. That warm weather is perfect for retirees and businesspeople alike.
St. Thomas is in high demand for short-term rentals and vacation properties. St. Thomas could be the ideal location for your needs if you're looking for a second home or the perfect place to travel on vacation. Consider the benefits of purchasing a property in gorgeous St. Thomas, where you can schedule vacations at your convenience and rent out the property when you aren't using it.
St. Croix, the largest of the Virgin Islands, is also perhaps the best-known. It offers a wide variety of amenities and activities that make many people eager to call this gorgeous island home. In addition, with so many people on the island, there are plenty of festivals and activities that can make it feel like you are living the vacation dream every day.
Luxury properties throughout St. Croix are incredibly popular. You can find various housing options, from condos that offer ease of maintenance and plenty of convenient community amenities to stunning single-family luxury properties, where you can find all the benefits you've ever dreamed of. Single-family luxury homes on St. Croix can include everything from sprawling estates to smaller properties close to the city center. St. Croix also has numerous beachfront properties available.
Because St. Croix is such a well-known vacation destination, it's the obvious choice for buyers hoping to fund their new properties by using them as short-term vacation rentals. Many buyers appreciate St. Croix's popularity and everything it offers. Short-term rentals are particularly popular during high-volume vacation months but may also sell out quickly during the holidays.
St. Croix offers everything you could ask for from beachfront living. It's perfect for snorkeling, sailing, swimming, and sunning on the beach. For many property owners in St. Croix, the best of life on the beach is right there at their doorsteps. Even those who may have a longer commute from closer to the center of the island find that they can visit the beach regularly, whenever it's convenient for them. Thanks to the warm weather present in St. Croix throughout most of the year, the beach remains a popular spot every day. St. Croix also has a rich history, including a variety of historical landmarks that fill the area.
St. John, US Virgin Islands offers a unique and laid-back lifestyle that attracts many people that want to escape from the “rat race” of life. Our island is truly the best of both worlds. You get the tropical paradise experience of living on a lush island with incredible beaches, but you’re just a quick ferry ride away from the services and amenities of St. Thomas. St. John and St. Thomas are both U.S. territories, making transport between the two islands simple and hassle free. This is especially valuable to those buying property on St. John, since they don’t have to deal with international laws and immigration restrictions.
Our glorious, pristine beaches get all of the attention, but there is so much more to do on St. John. How about snorkeling and paddleboarding with sea turtles? Maho Bay is the best place for this. These gentle, elegant creatures are friendly and will come right up next to swimmers, and they are easy to see in the crystal-clear water. Many guests tell us that their Maho Bay sea turtle encounter was the highlight of their visit.
Hiking is also a big draw here on St. John. Since 70 percent of the island is a National Park, hiking trails are well marked and maintained, and they are an essential part of a great St. John vacation. One of our favorite hikes is the Lind Point Trail, and it’s a great warmup for the more serious St. John island hikes. Starting at Cruz Bay harbor, this easy takes you to Lind Point Battery Overlook, where you can enjoy stunning views of Cruz Bay. The trail meanders through trees, and extensions go down from the trail to Honeymoon Bay Beach and Salomon Bay Beach.
Hikers won’t want to miss the Virgin Island National Park’s most popular pathway, the Reef Bay Trail. The trail head starts on Centerline Road and takes you down to the Bay. This trail is beloved by hikers because you can see ruins, deer and a 40-foot waterfalls. At the base of the waterfall, don’t miss the centuries-old petroglyphs that were by the island’s original inhabitants, the Taino Indians! Make sure to bring a swimsuit and a towel for both of these trails, since you’ll definitely want to stop for a swim on the beach or a plunge in the waterfall.
The Danish ruins are another exciting feature of St. John. The Danish first inhabited the island in 1718 when The Danish West India and Guinea Company was established on St. John. there. The island was a major producer of sugar, primarily at The Cinnamon Bay Estate, where you can still see the giant boiling room chimney. Deep in the jungle of the Virgin Islands National Park, you can see many more ruins, like the Josie Gut Sugar Estate. The Annaberg Sugar Plantation, establed in 1718, is one of the most famous and complete ruins. Situated atop a hill overlooking the bay, it’s an amazing spot with views for days.
We love exploring the island to capture the day to day beauty of St. John. All of the pictures on this page were taken (on our cell phones!) by our team, all who live on St. John and want to share why we love it here as much as you do.
Be confident that you have made the right choice in considering Tropical Properties, and we sincerely hope to help you find your piece of paradise on St. John Island. Contact Us today!