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A condo OF ONE'S OWN
Aside from staying at the hotels and big
resorts, you can also easily rent a condo
on St. Croix. While initially it may seem
pricey, a condo is an excellent option for
small vacationing groups and families
on longer trips.
The major companies renting villas
include Island Hideaways ( & 800/
832-2302; www.islandhideaways.com),
Caribbean Days ( & 800/942-6725;
www.caribbeandays.com), Villa

Madeleine Vacation Villas ( & 800/533-
6863 or 340/690-3465), Caribbean
Property Management ( & 800/496-
7379 or 340/778-8782; www.enjoyst
croix.com), and Teague Bay Properties
( & 800/964-9755 or 340/773-4665;
www.teaguebayproperties.com).
For more condo options, see “Self-
Sufficient Units Around the Island,”
below.

Company House Hotel Lying 1 1 ⁄ 2 blocks from the waterfront, this inn oper-
ated for decades as the Danish Manor. The inn recently underwent a renovation
which enlarged it and improved its decor and amenities. The hotel building was once
a warehouse for the West Indies Company. Its bedrooms, most of which have no view
of the sea, are decorated in a bright tropical decor. However, accommodations on the
top (third) floor overlook the sands of Protestant Cay. Favorite haunts include the
Victor Borge Piano Bar, the cobblestone courtyard, and the pool area.
2 Company St., Christiansted, St. Croix, U.S.V.I. www.companyhousehotel.com. & 340/773-1377. Fax
340/719-5161. 33 units. Winter $125 double, $160 suite; off season $85 double, $150 suite. Rates include
continental breakfast. AE, MC, V. Amenities: Piano bar; pool (outdoor). In room: A/C, TV, fridge, Wi-Fi (free).
Holger Danske Hotel This hotel is one of the best bets in the heart of town
for the budget traveler. It's located right on the boardwalk, with the harbor and docks
for boating excursions only a breath away. The rooms are pleasantly furnished but
small; each has a private furnished balcony. If you're looking to save even more
money, book one of the units with an efficiency kitchen, where you can cook your
own small meals. The property has a pool patio and a garden path walkway, but only
the superior rooms open onto the harbor and the cay.
1200 King Cross St., Christiansted, St. Croix, U.S.V.I. 00820. www.holgerhotel.com. & 340/773-3600.
Fax [phone] units. Winter $125-$165 double; off season $110-$155 double. Children 17 and
under stay free in parent's room. AE, DC, DISC, MC, V. Amenities: Restaurant; bar; room service; Wi-Fi
(free in lobby). In room: A/C, TV, fridge, hair dryer.
King Christian Hotel In business for 200 years, this historic property, originally
a warehouse, is directly on the waterfront, right in the heart of everything. All of the
front rooms have two double beds and a private balcony overlooking the harbor. The
no-frills economy rooms have two single beds or one double and no view or balcony,
although they have fresh mattresses and modern fixtures in the tiny bathrooms.
While it's not on a beach, there is a sun deck, pool, and shaded patio. The watersports
center in the lobby offers daily trips to Buck Island's famous snorkeling trail.
59 King St., P.O. Box 24467, Christiansted, St. Croix, U.S.V.I. 00824. www.kingchristian.com. & 800/524-
2012 in the U.S., or 340/773-6330. Fax [phone] units. Winter $120-$155 double; off season
$115-$140 double. Children 11 and under stay free in parent's room. AE, DC, DISC, MC, V. Amenities:
2 restaurants; exercise room; pool (outdoor); extensive watersports. In room: A/C, ceiling fan, TV,
Wi-Fi (free).

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