CalypsoCondo-Family Friendly on water-Gentle Winds

We love Calypso Condo!

Guest: Will(NJ)
Date of Stay: 06/29/12 Review Submitted: 07/27/12

My large extended family gathered for 10 days from 6/29-7/9, all staying in different units at Gentle Winds. I've been to Gentle Winds twice before, and always love seeing our unit for the first time. Calypso Condo does not disappoint in any way. My parents, my husband and our 3 children all stayed in the unit. With 3 bathrooms, 3 bedrooms and a sofabed, we were all comfortable with sleeping arrangements (and personal space). Calypso Condo (C-2) is bright, colorful and has all modern amenities, but embraces its locale. We loved the local art work, updated kitchen and views of palm trees, the resort, and the sea. The recreational toys in storage came in handy, as we used the tennis rackets, snorkeling masks, coolers, rafts, etc. We brought nothing but our bathing suits and some casual clothes to wear to occasional dinners out. A favorite local haunt is eat at cane bay. We went three times in that one week! Gentle Winds is like a jewel that you want everyone to behold, but at the same time, want to keep its' brilliance all to yourself. We rose almost every morning and hit the tennis courts by 7:30, all ages in tow. We lounged, poolside or seaside, cooling off frequently. Our children and their cousins spent hours playing ping-pong and in hermit crab alley. The shack kept us hydrated and satisfied with daily drink and food specials. Our favorite was the Gentle Windy (and the virgin fruit smoothie for the kids!) Thank you, Barbara, for the special touches like the champagne, soft bed linens and plastic cocktail glasses. Our stay on St. Croix is never long enough, but even now, weeks later, I still feel the trade winds on my face and hear the palm branches swaying in the breeze. I hope to return to Calypso again. Tricia M. Summit, NJ

True Paradise

Guest: Buckeyepaul(Cleveland, OH)
Date of Stay: 07/08/12 Review Submitted: 07/20/12

Loved this place. It was very clean & well appointed. The location is great--10 minutes to Christiansted & close to our favorite places near Cane Bay. You can snorkel right off the beach. There's a beach bar right there with a chef who prepares interesting new dishes every day, along with a nice rum punch! Don't miss Buck Island--sailing with Captain Carl was an unforgettable experience. Also, go to Rainbow Beach & camp out at Rythyms for a perfect afternoon. Overall, this place was perfect. The amenities & location make for an awesome vacation. If you have younger kids, make sure you go hermit crab hunting on the west side of the condo common area, and enjoy the antics of the mongoose. Eat at "Eat" and "Off The Wall" at Cane Bay for ridiculously gorgeous sunset dining. Overall, this place exceeded all of our expectations.

. Stay here and you won't be disappointed.

Guest: Ryan(United States)
Date of Stay: 07/01/12 Review Submitted: 07/20/12

The condo is great. My family of 4 stayed here the beginning of June and will be back. That's the highest amount of praise you can give a place, right? The beds were comfortable, we had plenty of room to spread out, and the owner has thought of many "small" details to make the stay better. There are board games, pool toys, and beach essentials to make your stay a good one. My kids loved the Wii in the afternoon while my wife and I took a nap. It's an easy walk to the pool and beach and we liked being able to order lunch each day at the pool snack shack. Overall, a great experience and I highly recommend anyone to stay here.

Our St. Croix Home

Guest: Don, Barb, Dan, Ariel, Amber and Chelsea(Harmony, PA)
Date of Stay: 06/16/12 Review Submitted: 06/24/12

From the moment we walked into the unit we felt at home and not as guests. The condo is decorated beautifully and very clean. It is modern but warm and inviting. They have kept true to the feel on the island of St. Croix and to the beach.The wood bar was a perfect accent to the granite kitchen counters. Every bedroom was decorated with care and each had a ceiling fan. There were movies and games for us to enjoy. The full size washer and dryer was great, so, pack light.The condo was a perfect fit for my husband and I with our family of our 4 young adults. But, I could see us staying there as a family with young children. The welcoming that was waiting for us was a wonderful surprise, was greatly appreciated and enjoyed. The binder with helpful hints and directions was a very nice touch. Even my in laws that stayed in a unit close by and have been to the island and Gentle Winds Resort several times, liked the binder. The binder gave us the courage to venture out. Gentle Winds is a wonderful resort with clean beach, pool and recreation room. The beach shack is a great place for lunch and island flavored drinks. Our favorite memories will be the Tan Tan Tour, Cruzan Rum Tour, the local restaurants, Off the Wall and Coconuts. Our family was in St. Croix for my nephew and new niece's wedding so we were a group of 13 and we were always welcomed and treated warmly by everyone on the island. Barbara was always available for any questions that I had concerning the unit. She is the perfect hostess and thought of the "little" things. We felt like we were dealing with and staying at a higher that 5 star resort. After my second visit to St. Croix, Gentle Winds will always be my choice for a place to stay and Unit "C-2" will be my choice to be at "home" in for this time forward. Thank you for a GREAT vacation!!!!!

Great Stay at Gentle Winds

Guest: Marlelia(Silver Spring, MD)
Date of Stay: 05/20/12 Review Submitted: 06/18/12

We had a great stay at this very well equipped and well kept condo. May is a perfect time to visit St Croix � it is not crowed and the weather is perfect. The Gentle Winds complex is on the beautiful north shore, about 5 miles west of Christiansted and right next to the Salt River National Park. The Salt River Marina is a 5 minute walk or 2 minute drive � you can go out on a dive boat or rent a kayak and the restaurant is perfect for lunch or an early dinner. The complex has a large pool and a nice beach with good snorkeling. The condo was in �like new� condition with lots of extras ! With 2 bedrooms and 2 baths downstairs and a master bedroom & bath suite upstairs, there is lots of room for family or friends. Barbara, the owner, was very easy and accommodating to deal with by phone and email and she made sure there were some welcoming gifts at the condo when we arrived. We really enjoyed the north-shore of St Croix. Gentle Winds is a 10 minute drive from Cane Bay, a fabulous spot for snorkeling and scuba diving. There are 4 or 5 restaurants in this area � all are surprisingly good � especially Eat at Cane Bay and Waves at Cane Bay. We highly recommend this condo at Gentle Winds !

Home in Paradise

Guest: Traveling Nana(Boise, Idaho)
Date of Stay: 04/28/12 Review Submitted: 05/09/12

My husband and I stayed at the condo for ten days with my daughter, son in-law, and 5 year old grandson. The three bedroom condo was perfect for us, as we each had a bedroom and bathroom. There is space for privacy with multiple outdoor balconies to enjoy both in the daytime and discovering stars at night. The kitchen was well equipped with everything one has at home for cooking, as we cooked all of our meals during our stay. One could not want more with your own private beach, large pool, beautiful grounds and golf course. Barbara, the owner was wonderful making the arrangements and even checked on us to see if we were doing okay. Don't miss out on this wonderful property and opportunity to discover St. Croix.

.. Wonderful Renovation of Classis Beach Condo

Guest: Pat K.(La Canada, California)
Date of Stay: 04/14/12 Review Submitted: 04/29/12

We had a great week at Barbara Flanagan's Gentle Winds Condo, "Calypso" in April. We were so delighted when we arrived at the condo. Everything is new, beautiful and well matched. She has an eye for decoration as well as detail. The high ceilinged living room is a gallery of wonderful, vibrant art and color. The condo is very neat and well kept, yet we were very comfortable as befits a beach location and felt like being guests in the home of a friend. Gentle Winds is a perfect vacation choice and well-known for its spacious grounds, activity areas for tennis, ping pong, four hole practice course, a wonderful beach, and a totally reconstructed pool. Plenty of space for everyone and a good time was had by all during the busy Spring Break holidays. St. Croix highlights for the family and grandchildren included Tan Tan Tours, SCUBA diving (the 12 year old got certified) with N2theBlue, Buck Island with Cpt. Heinz's Teroro and the mandatory Crab Races. And with "Calypso" condo as our base, it couldn't have been better.

A True Home Away from Home!

Guest: Cathy, East Greenbush, New York
Date of Stay: 04/04/12 Review Submitted: 04/25/12

Left on 04/23/2012 Barbara seemed to think of everything from movies to books to Wii games and picnic & beach supplies. You really don't need to venture out of the condo complex for much. With 3 children, it was terrific to be able to go out & do a short bit of sight-seeing, then come back to relax in the pool or snorkel at the ocean beach. The condo is spacious enough that we all (4 adults, 3 kids) were able to find quiet areas when need be. A truly relaxing vacation.

Gentle Winds, C-2, St. Croix Virgin Islands

Guest: Cher(Rochester, New York)
Date of Stay: 03/21/12 Review Submitted: 04/04/12

We had a great experience staying at this Beach condo. Everything was extremely comfortable and convenient - from the bedding, condo layout and location on the Island to the quiet appliances. A washer and dyer is a must, when you are right by the beach. Hearing the surf every morning is ideal! The resort is almost non-existent, execpt to provide a ping pong table, shutle board and bocci balls, which we played everyday with anybody willing, Great way to meet people. Don at the Tiki Hut was perfect. We hung out there alot. He even cooked for the six of us a wonderful steak dinner after hours one night. Would definitely recommend this place to anyone.

Caribbean Colors....

Guest: Colors I've been Dreamin of...(Cloquet, MN)
Date of Stay: 02/18/12 Review Submitted: 03/09/12

We have traveled down to St. Croix, Gentle Winds for 7 years running now, and our stay in this unit was everything (and more) than what we hoped for...perhaps the best. The sound of the wind and ocean is constant, and the accommodations do nothing but let you relax and enjoy the very private white -sand beach, tropical and warm pool (newly refurbished), and plan where you might eat in the evening. We are from the mid-west and hunger for the fresh catch of the day, available from the fish market in town. Beaches in St. Croix are all public, so make sure you find your way to Cane Bay, Buck Island, or even some more secluded areas near the East end by Point Udall--the eastern-most point in the US. We feel safe here, and are able to get whatever we need from the nearby super markets and various stores on the island. Don't come to St. Croix if your idea is to "be on the go"...bring books, many, many books. (Although many people will leave very interesting books for the next person in the beach house--very convenient!) This unit is VERY comfortable, and void of anything unpleasant. The owners take careful consideration to make YOUR stay as stress-free as possible. Look forward to a well-appointed kitchen, clean bathrooms, and tropical, comfortable commons rooms. The owners have taken the time to put a very helpful binder together to help you find what is around. There is something for everyone here, from 8 months to 80, and we have seen all ages here. Drive on the left, don't over-pack, and leave your phone at home. Come, relax, and see what the colors of the caribbean have to offer..









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