Anchorage Condominiums

Situated by the sheltered waters of Cowpet Bay on St. Thomas's east end, this small and neighborly gated complex boasts a large freshwater pool, tennis courts (lighted for night play from November to June 15 only), lawns with gardens, and a white sand beach offering good snorkeling. All units are privately owned and configured a bit different. See their webpage for inside pictures and more info. Some recent improvements (Feb.2008): Although the restaurant is gone, they have greatly improved their tennis courts (which are free and for which you simply sign up for time on them). The courts are lighted for night play from November to mid-June. The poolside bathroom and the former exercise room at The Anchorage have now been refurbished and reopened, and are available to all guests (no charge for using the exercise room). There is a simple push-button code to get into both the workout room and pool bathroom. And the beach is also being cleaned regularly. Unit C-205: This very comfortable two-bedroom-with-loft condo with central air-conditioning is on the top floor, affording excellent breezes and a view of the lawns, gardens and ocean. It offers two bedrooms, each with its own full bath, which adjoin the open-plan living room with kitchen and dining areas, and a loft with a full bath above via a spiral staircase. A covered verandah opens out from the living room. Amenities: Cable TV, DVD/VCR player, radio, games, books, central A/C, gas grill, Porta-Crib for baby, emergency generator for complex, electronic gate into complex, dishwasher, laundry Unit I-211: This pristine two-bedroom-with-loft condo with central air-conditioning is located on the top floor, affording excellent breezes and a view of the lawns, gardens and ocean. It offers two bedrooms, each with its own full bath, which adjoin the open-plan living room with kitchen and dining areas, and a loft with two queen beds and a half bath above via a spiral staircase. A covered verandah opens out from the living room. Amenities: 4 Cable TVs, DVD player, VCR, CD player, radio, books, DVD movies, games, central A/C, answering machine, (charcoal grills are not permitted), emergency generator for complex, electronic gate into complex, dishwasher, laundry. This condo has baby gear available to guests: car seat, portable reclining booster chair (for use in #211 or at a restaurant), bed rail set for toddlers (for use on one of the villa's beds), nylon Pack 'n' Play portable crib/playpen, + full-size crib Unit R-214: This very comfortable two-bedroom-with-loft condo with central air-conditioning is on the top floor, affording excellent breezes and a view of the lawns, gardens and ocean. It offers two bedrooms, each with its own full bath, which adjoin the open-plan living room with kitchen and dining areas, and above via a spiral staircase, a loft with two twins, a sofabed and a half bath. A covered verandah opens out from the living room. Amenities: 2 Cable TVs (1 in LR + 1 in loft), DVD player, VCR, radio/tape player, books, central A/C, nylon Pack 'n' Play crib/playpen, dishwasher, laundry, (charcoal grills not permitted), emergency generator for complex, electronic gate into complex Unit R-215: This very comfortable two-bedroom-with-loft condo with central air-conditioning is on the top floor, affording excellent breezes and a view of the lawns, gardens and ocean. It offers two bedrooms, each with its own full bath, which adjoin the open-plan living room with kitchen and dining areas, and a loft with a queen sofabed and a half bath above via a spiral staircase. A covered verandah opens out from the living room. Amenities: 2 cable TVs, 2 VCRs, radio, games, books, dishwasher, laundry, (charcoal grills are not permitted) central A/C, emergency generator for complex, electronic gate into complex

It's an excellent vacation value for active families, located right next door to the St. Thomas Yacht Club, and conveniently situated a very short drive from other east end beaches, shopping, resorts and the St. John and Tortola ferry dock. Renting a car is not necessary at The Anchorage - you can phone a taxi to fetch you outside the electronic gate, if you wish.