There has been a lot of chatter in the media lately about the value of actually purchasing a home, vs. renting. Purchasing has always been the American dream – but number crunchers suggest that by the time you cough up the dough for a down payment, insurance, closing costs, and then you tally up the payments to cure the constant thrum of things going wrong in your home, you may not really come out ahead.
So…if you’re moving to St Thomas, or simply moving on St Thomas, here are some very cool long-term rentals to consider…in order of escalating price:
$2,000 – an idyllic little stand-alone cottage in Estate Pearl – the name itself conjures images well deserved by this cream puff. A 2/1 with an open floor plan, beautifully cared for and furnished, tropical foliage everywhere, privacy, gated, AC, W/D, and a manual generator. Located on the cool West End of the island – but still close to a grocery store, restaurants, and minutes from the airport.
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$2,500 – a cozy 2/2 with spectacular views, a nice porch, AC, W/D, auto generator and gated. Common living area is small, but the bedrooms aren’t, and the outside is vast! Located on the North Side – minutes from Moe’s grocery, the Fish Bar, Hull Bay – and good times. Pet friendly.
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TANA BAY – three apartments available in this two-building, five-residence compound featuring a pool complex with a cabana bath and kitchen, and kayaks at-the-ready on the shores of Magens Bay. Yes – this compound is waterfront and the shoreline easily accessible – something that hardly ever complements a waterfront home on this hilly island. Each unit has AC, and W/D. WAPA (electric) and Internet included, as well as trash removal. The compound is gated, and it’s powered by a generator that runs everything. And fruit trees! Lots of those. Located on the North Side – minutes from Moe’s grocery, the Fish Bar, Hull Bay – and good times. Also – pet friendly.
Tana Bay’s Gorgeous Pool Complex
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$2,850 – Tana Bay, 1/1
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$4,600 – Tana Bay, 2/2
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$7,500 – Tana Bay, 2/2
