Longer stays · Remote work
A month on St. Thomas, with WiFi and a real kitchen
The U.S. Virgin Islands run on the U.S. dollar, U.S. mail and U.S. phone plans, in the Atlantic time zone — an hour ahead of New York in winter, the same in summer.
📍 6720 Estate Smith Bay, Unit D101, St. Thomas, VI 00802, U.S. Virgin Islands
Unit D101 suits stays measured in weeks rather than nights: it has free WiFi and a work station, a full kitchen with a glass cooktop, convection oven and full-size refrigerator, and token laundry about eighty feet away by the resort office that stays open around the clock. Groceries are under a mile away in Red Hook.
For U.S.-based remote workers the practical draw is that nothing changes administratively. The U.S. Virgin Islands are U.S. territory: U.S. dollars, U.S. postal service, most U.S. cell phone plans work without roaming, and no passport or visa is needed to arrive from the mainland. The islands sit in the Atlantic time zone — one hour ahead of New York in winter, the same during U.S. daylight saving. Ask the host about rates for longer stays; September to December is the quieter, cheaper stretch.
Photo gallery
Inside Unit D101 and the beach outside it
Real photos of the condo, the patio, the pool and Sapphire Beach. Click any image to open it full size.
The logistics of a long stay
What makes a month work, and what to check
A kitchen is what separates a month from an expensive vacation. This one is properly equipped — glass cooktop, convection/microwave oven, full-size refrigerator, coffee maker, toaster, blender, the pans you would reach for, and the basics already in the cupboard. Red Hook's supermarket is under a mile away, and there is a George Foreman grill on the patio.
Laundry is token-operated, about eighty feet from the door beside the resort office; buy tokens and soap at the office during business hours, and the laundry itself is open at any hour. The condo also has air conditioning, ceiling fans, two flat-screen TVs and a work station facing the light.
Two things to confirm before you commit to a long stay: the actual internet speed on your dates, and the monthly rate — neither is published, and both are worth a message. September through December is the quiet season, which is when longer stays make the most sense and when the listing advertises savings.
- Type
- Entire condo, private corner unit
- Bedrooms
- 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom
- Sleeps
- Up to 4 guests
- Beds
- King bed + queen sleeper sofa (crib available)
- Floor
- Beach level, Building D — no stairs
- Check-in
- After 4:00 PM
- Check-out
- Before 11:00 AM
- Parking
- Free permit from the resort office
- WiFi
- Included
- Rating
- 9.8/10 from 259 Vrbo reviews
Amenities
What comes with the condo
Bath towels, beach towels, toiletries and a hair dryer are provided, and the kitchen is stocked down to the coffee filters.
Location
Sapphire Beach, East End of St. Thomas
Address: 6720 Estate Smith Bay, Unit D101, St. Thomas, VI 00802, U.S. Virgin Islands. Building D is the row closest to the water; D101 is the ground-floor corner unit.
How far is everything
Guest reviews
9.8 out of 10, across 259 stays
“We loved this condo and its location. I don't think there is a better location on the entire property. We loved the full kitchen and cooked many meals ourselves.”
Nancy B. · stayed 7 nights, Vrbo
“The host, condo and grounds are all amazing, clean, beautiful beach, beautiful condo, pool was well kept and grounds were kept beautiful. 10/10”
nicole v. · stayed 5 nights, Vrbo
“The condo was right on the ground floor steps from the pool and beautiful view!”
Kari S. · stayed 1 night, Vrbo
“Being able to step outside each morning and watch the sunrise was awesome. The live music right outside our door was an awesome bonus!”
Jody M. · stayed 5 nights, Vrbo
Host: Michelle Kennedy, a Vrbo Premier Host who has owned at Sapphire Beach since 2006. Ratings and quotes are taken from the public Vrbo listing #120968, September 2026.
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Check availability at Unit D101
Send your dates and party size and you will hear back from the host with availability and the best direct rate.
“Send request” goes straight to the host — nothing opens on your computer. Prefer to talk? Use WhatsApp, write to sapphirerentalsd101@gmail.com or call +1 (347) 515-0618.
Reserve on Vrbo instead
The same condo — Unit D101, listing #120968 — is bookable on Vrbo, with instant confirmation, card payment and Vrbo’s own cancellation and protection terms. Booking direct with the host avoids the traveler service fee Vrbo adds at checkout, which is why the form above is usually the cheaper route.
Frequently asked
Questions about this condo
Do you take monthly bookings?
Ask the host with your dates. The listing advertises savings from September to December, which is the natural window for a longer stay.
Is there WiFi and somewhere to work?
Yes — free WiFi and a work station in the unit. Ask the host to confirm the current speed for your dates if you depend on video calls.
Is there laundry?
Yes. Token-operated washers and dryers are about 80 feet away beside the resort office. Buy tokens and soap at the office during business hours; the laundry itself is always open.
What time zone is St. Thomas in?
Atlantic Standard Time, which does not observe daylight saving. That is one hour ahead of New York in winter and the same as New York in summer.
Do I need a passport or visa to work from there?
Not if you are a U.S. citizen arriving from the mainland — the U.S. Virgin Islands are U.S. territory. Bring government-issued photo ID and check current requirements before you fly.
Is there a grocery store?
Yes, in Red Hook, under a mile from the condo.
Do I need a car for a longer stay?
It helps, though taxis serve the resort and Red Hook is close. Traffic drives on the left. A free parking permit is available from the resort office.
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Sapphire Beach Condo D101 — 9.8/10 from 259 stays
Book direct and the host answers you, not a call center. Rates include all fees.