Title: This Must Be the Place - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # This Must Be the Place Family-friendly cottage in Frederiksted ## Photo gallery for This Must Be the Place ![Property grounds - This Must Be the Place (Frederiksted)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103680000/103674400/103674346/261ea241.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, coffee/tea maker - This Must Be the Place (Frederiksted)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103680000/103674400/103674346/18a0ec32.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - This Must Be the Place (Frederiksted)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103680000/103674400/103674346/88c652a7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining - This Must Be the Place (Frederiksted)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103680000/103674400/103674346/3da82644.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - This Must Be the Place (Frederiksted)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103680000/103674400/103674346/791cc524.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Nestled in St. Croix's subtropical rainforest, this guest cottage is an inspired sanctuary offering a mix of comfort and natural seclusion. Completely renovated in 2024, guests can unwind on the private deck listening to wind chimes or birds, explore historic ruins and trails, relax under the shade of a 300-year-old saman tree or take part in snorkeling/diving adventures nearby. ### Entire home 2 bedrooms2 bathrooms1300 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi - Air conditioning - Outdoor Space ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### This Must Be the Place If you’re a curious explorer who craves the tranquility of nature with a side of comfort, look no further. Nestled in the subtropical rainforest on serene St. Croix, our guest cottage is an inspired sanctuary, a one-of-a-kind expression of the road less traveled. Completely renovated in 2024, we offer an ideal mix of amenities, access, and natural seclusion. Up a private road from the island's best beaches, along a wildlife sanctuary, and on the magnificent grounds of iconic Estate Mt. Washington (cheesy fun fact: our place was featured on The Bachelor, season 17), this guest cottage will make for a memorable island experience. Our family lives and works on the 14-acre historic property, a former sugar plantation, open to visitors for quiet exploration during daylight hours. We are diligently beautifying the grounds, propagating and reforesting the land with valued fruit, medicinal and hardwood trees and plants, building a meditation labyrinth, clearing walking trails and making art. Our mission is to grow Estate Mt. Washington into a model for creativity, food, energy, ecology, tourism sustainability and resiliency. You will feel refreshed and invigorated here, whether you want to explore the historic ruins, relax in the avocado orchard under the shade of the towering 300 yr old saman tree, or stay on the cottage deck, listening to the beloved wind chime or the birds. We are also around to help make sure your stay on St. Croix is wonderful. We can provide personalized recommendations with the best island food, adventures, snorkeling/diving, watersports, fishing/lobstering, and more touristy stuff. If you need guidance before you arrive, we are here to help. A few parting thoughts... Our goal is to underpromise and overdeliver. If you’re looking for air conditioning, cable TV, or a spot to rage all night, our cottage is not for you. Our cottage is less than a mile from the most beautiful, calm and quiet beaches on the island. Some of the best snorkeling and diving spots are in our neighborhood and several water sport rental shops are nearby. Walking to the West end beaches from our place is a great experience and a nice bit of exercise. But for just about everything else you will want to do on the island, it’s a practical necessity to rent a car. Also, most of the island roads are navigable in any vehicle, but jeeps and trucks will make the travel more manageable. It's important to mention that, along with all of the natural beauty, our subtropical rainforest is home to mostly harmless critters like iguanas, deer, bats, bugs, and an occasional snake. For those of you who get excited about that, we hope you enjoy the experience. If those creatures aren't your cup of tea, this might not be the place (for you). We have three dogs who roam the property (mostly on leash), so you will likely get to meet them and may occasionally hear them. While we are highly conscientious about barking, our dogs do bark at wildlife and an occasional ring of the beautiful bell tower. So, in sum, if you're up for an eclectic mix of nature, imagination, history, community and comfort that represents the true spirit of St. Croix, we look forward to hosting you. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee grinder - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster - Water dispenser ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - Games - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - 6 steps to reach entrance - Area rugs in public areas - No elevator (single-level property) - Single level property - Smooth flooring in public areas - Tile flooring in public areas - Well-lit path to entrance - Wheelchair-accessible path of travel - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Change of towels on request - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a rural location - Near a hospital - Near the sea ### Things to do - Basketball nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Hiking nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Sailing nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Snorkeling nearby - Swimming nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - At least 80% lighting from LEDs - Composting - Double-glazed windows - Garden - Humane treatment of captive wild animals - Local culture and ecosystem education - Recycling - Towels (changed on request) - Unit size: 1,300 square feet - Water dispenser - Water-efficient toilets ## Similar properties ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103770000/103769100/103769009/bd51a86e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Ocean View House on Hill in Sunny Caribbean Christiansted - Ocean view - Kitchen - Free WiFi - Air conditioning 10 Exceptional 1 review [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-09&endDate=2026-01-10&selected=103769009&PinnedHotelID=103769009&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101150000/101140300/101140232/b931195a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Buck Island Views on North Shore: Mermaid & View Christiansted - Ocean view - Breakfast included - Kitchen - Air conditioning [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-09&endDate=2026-01-10&selected=101140232&PinnedHotelID=101140232&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106680000/106674600/106674508/bb9134c4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Boathouse STX, with a maginifcant view of Buck Island and Salt River! 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We love and welcome children, but the 14-acre grounds are not the place for young children to wander and play unsupervised. ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C17.74673%2C-64.88387&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=ZOmAhY28vzosDm9GCuEw0whAZjc=) Frederiksted, USVI #### What's nearby - Sprat Hall Beach \- 18 min walk \- 1.5 km - Rainbow Beach \- 4 min drive \- 1.6 km - Frederiksted Pier \- 11 min drive \- 5.1 km - Cane Bay \- 30 min drive \- 19.6 km - Sugar Beach \- 34 min drive \- 25.8 km #### Getting around - Henry E. Rohlsen Airport (STX) - 26 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Allure Lounge - ‬19 min drive - ‪Armstrong Homemade Ice Cream - ‬16 min drive - ‪Rhythms At Rainbow Beach - ‬8 min drive - ‪Louie & Nacho’s - ‬14 min drive - ‪Tap Deck Bar & Billiards - ‬14 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is This Must Be the Place pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at This Must Be the Place? ### What time is check-out at This Must Be the Place? ### Where is This Must Be the Place located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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