Where to stay on Water Island, area by area
Water Island
Cottages and villas spread over the hills; most rent a golf cart for the island's roads. Groceries and dinner are a ferry ride away on St. Thomas.
- TaxiTaxi from Airport (STT) to Crown Bay$8 one rider · $6 each for 2+ (official fare)
- BoatThen the Water Island ferry from Crown Bay (about 10 minutes)
More on the island — ferries, beaches, food, the forecast — in our Water Island guide.
Water Island villas, condos and vacation homes
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Water Island vacation rental FAQ
Where is the best place to stay on Water Island?
The smallest of the four U.S. Virgin Islands, a ten-minute ferry from Crown Bay. No hotels, a few hundred residents, golf carts instead of cars, and Honeymoon Beach. Each area is described above with the official taxi fare to it.
Do I need a car on Water Island?
No — there are no rental cars. Most people rent a golf cart or walk.
How do I book a Water Island rental listed here?
Use the Book direct button on the listing: it opens the owner's or manager's own booking site. VIslandGuide takes no booking fee.
How do I list my Water Island property?
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Vacation rentals on the other islands
Sources & credits
- Taxi fares: the official VI Taxicab Commission and BVI taxi rate schedules, as on our taxi page.
- Water Island's hills and bays seen from Fort Segarra, with St. Thomas across the water behind — Gruepig, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons (resized).
- Listings and their photos are supplied by their owners and managers.