Great Realator for off islander

Out of curiosity; do you mind sharing the names of the places you thought were horrible? And where you finally bought?

Colony Cove had a nice complex, but the condos that were for sale were in desterate need of repair, and it and Mill Harbour was right accross the street from the projects. Pretty seedy. At Long Reef, all that was available was a stuido, but we did a drive by anyway, but the neighborhood was not very plesant. The photo they used must have been on the courtyard side, not the street side. Carlton didn't look too bad, but in the country as advertised. Just not the view we were looking for, and I don't think they would rent very well, except for long term renters.

Questa Verde was a very nice complex, but the ones that were currently available were more than we wanted to pay, considering they needed a lot of work and had no view. There is a 2 bedroom comming up with a GREAT view of Christiansted Harbour, but it was more than we were looking to spend. It is in a very nice area, and the one bedroom we rented there was VERY NICE, with a decent view. And the managment very very helpful. If I was looking for a place to live not visit, I would seriously look there, and would also be willing to spend more.

We ended up buying in STC. The price for what we were getting was very good, and the view is GREAT. They are just one bedroom units, but they are big rooms. I think that the salt air will be a harder on appliances there than in Questa Verde.

Wanted to add my 2 cents worth.
Howdy Terry! Glad you liked our condo while you stayed on the island looking for your piece of Paridise. Questa Verde is a wonderful place & the management is great, we feel lucky to have found it.
My wife & I did the same thing Terry & his wife just did, bought a condo for future retirement. We had lots of fun looking, even though we ran into the same little problems Terry did, misleading photos on the internet & return messages with realtors. The little bit we got to know Terry over the phone & email, I think we share the same feelings of my optimistic views of island life. Sure there are some new things & they may be a little different than life in Montana, but that is what we are looking for!!! I love Montana & will never be able to totally leave the Rockie MTs, but we fell in love with STX & that is why we bought down there, it helps keep me a little sane on those bad days at work, knowing I will be back soon.
I can slip into the island 'tude pretty quick, it reminds me of life on the reservation up here. Being Native American I have lived with "racism" on & off all of my life, I read the board here on racism & my wife experiances it more than I do, but we can live with it, I just have a brew down at the Brew Pub with Gary & it all melts away.
But back to realtors & buying on STX, I am looking forward to our next trip down & to retirement in 10 years or so,Just about everyone I have met on island is great, including those laid back realtors.
Compared to some of the stress at work up here, I am looking forward to the little problems of island life!

Since I'll be a newbie too, I would appreciate knowing the distance and difficulty in getting from STT to STC.It sounds like STC is much less populated and maybe more rural setting,but I plan to set up my business in STT.I would appreciate the input.

I moved from Montana(Billings area) just six months ago to Kodiak.I lived in Montana for ten years.I really would like to find a long term rental on STT or STX that would allow 2 LG. dogs how do I go about it???
Kodiak is definitely NOT our cup of tea.I miss the island life/and island time lifestle.Will be moving to VI ASAP.....

We just rented our condo, but would not have been able to help you with 2 large dogs, even though we would have liked to, we love dogs but the condo complex only allows 1 dog under 20 lbs & for owners only, not renters. You may find it hard to find a place. You may want to talk with Deb at Mill Harbour, she is a realtor & also manages rentals & we have found her to be very helpful, maybe you will too. Good luck!

Bu-Bah,Thank You for the tip.

Hello Lora,

St. Croix (abbreviated STX) is 40 miles south of St. Thomas. It isn't difficult to get between the two islands. The Seaplane runs quite frequently daily and is realiable. There is a ferry during part of the year, (Dec-May roughly). And there are airlines like Cape Air, American Eagle that make the STT-STX trip daily. So easy to travel between the two, it just isn't cheap. Approximately $60-$100.

--Islander

Bu-Bah,
Did Steve end up renting it? If long trerm, where will you stay when you go down? LOL.

Hi Terry, sorry I had to cut our phone call short, it was great & interesting talkin' with ya. Turned out to be our daughter, she has moved down to your part of the country, sort of, New Mexico.
We also have a time share at the Hotel on the Cay, that is how we fell in love with STX & made the decision to buy the condo. Also still figuring out on renters, either long term or vacation?? I guess whatever works out for us. If vacation, we'd of course save a few days for us at the condo & hope it's not just a fix up & repair trip. If long term, someone helps pay teh bills. Even now I feel the need to sit on the beach & have a beer or rum drink!! But we may not get back to the island until Nov or Dec. I'll just have to put up with the lake here in Montana, not so bad either! Later

Did you mention Kalispell in Montana.I lived near Billings for ten years. Lora

Bu-Bah,
Can you email me? I have a few questions for you...

Thanks!
Amanda

I'm hoping to make it down to st. Croix in February and would like to look for a condo or property. any info before i get down there would be greatly appreciated. thanks for all your help. john.

John - you have revived an old thread from 1-1/2 years ago, but I am happy to report that I am still busy selling real estate on St. Croix. You can reach me directly at stcroixhomes@hotmail.com to discuss in more detail the type of property you would like to find.

Don't disparage Colony Cove condos because some were in need of repair. There are many units in the complex that are very nice and kept up by their owners. Additionally, you did a disservice to the residents of the "projects" as you call them. Not everyone can afford to buy a condo to escape winter.

Jewel - this was an ancient post Terry made that was just brought back to life by a new poster to the website. At the time he toured Colony Cove more than a year and a half ago, the units on the market were for the most part in pretty bad condition. He was reporting what he saw then, not what you are seeing now. Colony Cove, as many other condo complexes, has been on an upswing since about that time and is more popular and cleaned up now than it has been in many, many years.