Amy Land-de Wilde presents

Green Cay Hideaway! This amazing property in Green Cay off of Ms. Bea road on the east end has FOUR dwellings located on three lots. The primary villa includes a two-bedroom, two-bathroom main house with a pool PLUS two, one-bedroom apartments each with outdoor living space and a full kitchen. A detached one-bedroom cottage has a wrap-around gallery, fenced-in yard, and sea views abound! The upper-level main portion of the primary villa is extremely spacious including a very large living room that opens to the kitchen, a separate dining room with sea views in every direction, an office/sunroom off of the guest bedroom, and a sea-facing gallery off of the living room and sunroom/office. Included in the 1.35-acre property is a plot all on its own that you can keep safeguarding the property's privacy, sell off separately or build another villa. The building site is PERFECT - sitting on a knoll with sea views including Buck Island.

Green Cay is one of the most popular east-end neighborhoods because of the beautiful neighborhood beach that is within walking distance from this property. The beach stretches from the pull point to the Candle Reef condos all the way to Coakley Bay Plantation.

The property is set back off the main road of Ms. Bea giving it more privacy than most homes in the neighborhood (hence the name Green Cay Hideaway). With dual access and plenty of parking, you can host a lot of guests or vacationers at the same time!

This is an ideal property for an investor and has the flexibility for a good return whether long-term or short-term renting. The cottage can easily be rented separately or together with the main house if you choose to vacation rent the estate.

Ms. Bea Road is no more than 10 minutes to everything you need and want near your Caribbean home - beaches, snorkeling, hiking, sailing, fishing charters, dining, and entertainment!

Address:49, 17 and 16 Green Cay Ea, Christiansted, VI 00820

Price: $1,100,000

For more information, please contact Amy Land-de Wilde at (340)-690-1213 or amydewilde@coldwellbankervi.com

Amy Land-de Wilde is the exclusive agent representing the St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands real estate market as a member of the Haute Residence Real Estate Network. View all of her listings here.

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Amy Land-de Wilde presents

Arawak Bay: The Inn at Salt River is a 15 room bed and breakfast on St. Croix's North Shore! This boutique inn, completed in 2007, is turn-key, constructed with poured concrete and complete with SOLAR with net-metering. Arawak Bay Inn has all of the amenities of a modern hotel yet retains the charm and ''home away from home'' feel of a quaint Inn. The refreshing swimming pool with a poolside bar and grille and ample sunny deck space was added in 2008. This boutique hotel has a welcoming lobby that is flanked by the dining room (with a full kitchen off the side) and a cozy, yet, a spacious lounge where guests can mingle with one another. Each room has keyless entry locks, Cat6 access points for high-speed internet to service travelers, and split AC units with interior & exterior access.

The rooms at the Inn are extremely spacious, offering enough space to add kitchenettes, and open to the breezy veranda and gorgeous Caribbean Sea views - this is the perfect atmosphere for guests to relax and enjoy a morning tea or an afternoon spritzer.

A meeting room was added to cater to corporate guests and weddings/events, allowing for more opportunities to increase the occupancy rate. Additionally, the property has ample parking, professional landscaping, and a backup generator.

Recent updates:

All locks updated to on-network smart locks

Smart AC sensors to reduce electricity usage

Almost all AC units have been updated very recently

Auto-switch generator installed on the generator

Add cloud base reservation software (run the property remotely)

The property is impeccably maintained making for an easy handoff to the new owners, yet there is room for growth.

Minutes away your guests can enjoy St Croix's relaxing beaches or they can hop on a sailboat at the Salt River Bay Marina to explore the island's coastline by water. The historic Christiansted town to the east and Frederiksted town to the west offer a variety of dining experiences, entertainment, and great shopping. There are hiking tours, snorkeling, scuba diving adventures, rainforest sights, and an abundance of other natural and cultural attractions nearby Arawak Bay; The Inn at Salt River. Come live out your dream of owning one of the finest bed and breakfasts in the Caribbean!

Address: 62 Salt River, St. Croix, US Virgin Islands

Price: $2,850,000

Photo credit: Corinne King and Blake Gardner

For more information, please contact Amy Land-de Wilde at (340)-690-1213 or amydewilde@coldwellbankervi.com

Amy Land-de Wilde is the exclusive agent representing the St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands real estate market as a member of the Haute Residence Real Estate Network. View all of her listings here.

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Amy Land-de Wilde presents

Waterfront development opportunity in the US Virgin Islands! This east-end property in the popular Green Cay neighborhood has 11.69 contiguous acres with over 1,000 feet of water frontage that includes a beautiful beach and spectacular Buck Island and Pull Point views. This waterfront acreage has so much potential to be developed into a condominium complex, multiple homes, or your own beachfront estate! Located within a coveted neighborhood in Prune Bay surrounded by residences and the Candle Reef condominium complex. Tucked away on Miss Bea road offers privacy, and the mid-east location is just minutes from downtown Christiansted, Green Cay Marina, fine dining, The St. Croix Yacht Club, Buccaneer Hotel, and short sail out to Buck Island.

Address: Rem 21etal Green Cay, St. Croix, US Virgin Islands

Price: $3,850,000

Photo credit: Blake Gardner

For more information, please contact Amy Land-de Wilde at (340)-690-1213 or amydewilde@coldwellbankervi.com

Amy Land-de Wilde is the exclusive agent representing the St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands real estate market as a member of the Haute Residence Real Estate Network. View all of her listings here.

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Amy Land-de Wilde presents

This gorgeous east-end residence is nestled in the hills with few neighbors in sight and stunning views spanning from the south shore to Christiansted, and all the way to Judith's Fancy! The residence, all on one level under one roof, offers three spacious bedrooms each with bathrooms en-suite, a den/office, a beautiful wet bar outfitted with a wine cooler, and a refreshing saltwater pool. Additionally, there is a detached two-car garage, a rare amenity on St. Croix. The home is complete with top-quality materials including marble floors throughout the home complimented with stunning granite countertops in the bathrooms and kitchen. Coral stone flooring wraps around the gallery and the refreshing, sea-facing pool. Nestled high in the hills with easterly breezes and unobstructed views to the west, the home enjoys year-round breezes and exceptional sunsets. An east-end location with year-round trade winds and a sunset view is a rarity on St Croix!

The villa's hilltop location in Union and Mount Washington is perfectly placed to enjoy complete privacy with unobstructed views in all directions, yet centrally located on the east end, 10 minutes to the historic Christiansted town and 8 minutes to all of your conveniences in Gallows Bay. The views are equally stunning from sun up to sun down; enjoy the lights of Christiansted in the evening and the beautiful sea views during the day.

The kitchen with an eat-in bar flows to the dining room and out to the gallery and swimming pool, ideally appointed for entertaining and unique al fresco dining experiences.

The spacious bedrooms with en suite bathrooms and plenty of closet space make this the perfect home for anyone. The primary bedroom has a custom-designed California-style walk-in closet and bathroom with a shower and jacuzzi tub.

Address: Hillside Oasis - 355 & 356 Union & Mt. Wash, St. Croix, VI 00820

Price: $1,680,000

Photo credit: Blake Gardner

For more information, please contact Amy Land-de Wilde at (340)-690-1213 or amydewilde@coldwellbankervi.com

Amy Land-de Wilde is the exclusive agent representing the St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands real estate market as a member of the Haute Residence Real Estate Network. View all of her listings here.

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Amy Land-de Wilde presents

Address: 30 Coakley Bay Ea, St. Croix, VI 00820

Price: $1,295,000

For more information, please contact Amy Land-de Wilde at (340)-690-1213 or amydewilde@coldwellbankervi.com

Amy Land-de Wilde is the exclusive agent representing the St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands real estate market as a member of the Haute Residence Real Estate Network. View all of her listings here.

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Maxine & Marti Gellens present

Immerse yourself in dazzling, 280-degree day-to-night views presenting a priceless backdrop from this phenomenon in modern design. Walls of glass & disappearing doors invite an influx of natural light while enabling effortless entertaining and easy movement throughout. Grand in scale yet providing an ambiance of comfortable sophistication, the interior includes 5 en suite bedrooms, 6.5 baths, home theatre, wine cellar, Crestron home automation system, and an infinity-edge saltwater pool & spa. Set high up on a hill overlooking La Jolla’s scenic coastline sits this extraordinary gated estate. Upon arrival, you will find unparalleled attention to detail such as a handcrafted, copper-clad entry door, and a one-of-a-kind dining room chandelier that is sure to delight your dinner guests. The fully-equipped chef’s kitchen is complete with commercial-grade Viking appliances, an abundance of sleek cabinetry, a breakfast room plus a large island with bar seating. Magnificent views continue into the master retreat, boasting a circular sitting area, 2-story walk-in display closet, and spa-like bath with a soaking tub and steam shower. A descent to the lower level by custom-lit handrail takes you to 4 bedroom suites and the home theatre, which could be a 6th bedroom. This stunning “smart home” features a Crestron automation system which can be controlled via Ipad with just a touch of the button. A fully gated circular driveway leads to a 3-car garage with off-street parking for several cars. Indulge in a flawless indoor-outdoor environment where the crystalline waters from the zero-edge, saltwater pool, and spa seamlessly meld with sea and sky, and the black bottom allows for a mirror-like reflection by day and lights up beautifully at night. Enjoying La Jolla’s year-round temperate climate from the comfort and privacy of your own home has never been easier. Masterfully designed by the architectural firm of CDGI with interior design by Christopher Guy

Address: 7455 Hillside Dr, La Jolla, CA 92037

Price: $14,900,000

For more information, please contact Maxine & Marti Gellens at 858-551-6630 or sold@gellens.com

Maxine & Marti Gellens is the exclusive agent representing the La Jolla, CA real estate market as a member of the Haute Residence Real Estate Network. View all of their listings here.

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Amy Land-de Wilde presents

Robin Bay – RARE Development Opportunity! Unspoiled BEACHFRONT property with 618 acres zoned for high-density development on St. Croix, US Virgin Islands! The 618 acres located on the east end, south side of St. Croix is laid out ideally for a resort property including golf courses, casinos, private villas, timeshares, and beachfront hotels/resorts. The property includes a 5,700 feet +/- 100ft: 1.08 Miles of sandy beach and continues up into the hills for spectacular south shore sea views. The current developers already designed a site plan to maximize the use of the land and received permits from the VI government. The site plan that they received permits for included a casino, two hotels, condominiums, single-family homes, a golf course, and a water park: 1500 units total. This property, with all its beauty and infinite potential, is a once-in-a-lifetime development opportunity in one of the most beautiful places in the United States.

St. Croix in the US Virgin Islands is the largest of the three US Virgin Islands in the Caribbean and the least developed adding to the natural surrounding beauty, a draw for all tourists and visitors. The terrain varies from flat to hilly, with the highest peak at 1,088 feet above sea level. St. Croix has become the hottest, new destination in the Caribbean and continues to attract visitors from all over. The unspoiled land of St. Croix includes rainforests, world-class dive spots, untouched and unmarked beach coves, and historical artifacts and architecture dating back to the 1700s.

Robin Bay is approximately 20 minutes from the Henry E. Rohlsen Airport (HERA), an easy drive for visitors to get to and from the resort destination at Robin Bay. HERA currently is served by three major domestic carriers, and also receives daily inter-island flights as well as cargo and military aircraft. Approximately 10 minutes from the site is the charming historic Christiansted town with boutique shops, fine dining, and fun entertainment. The mid-east end location of Robin Bay is ideally situated for a resort or luxury community development on St. Croix.

Address: Rem Cotton Grove, St. Croix, VI 00820

Price: $24,500,000

For more information, please contact Amy Land-de Wilde at (340)-690-1213 or amydewilde@coldwellbankervi.com

Amy Land-de Wilde is the exclusive agent representing the St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands real estate market as a member of the Haute Residence Real Estate Network. View all of her listings here.

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Amy Land-de Wilde presents

Nestled into the wooded hillside of this ¾ acre home site is this stunning and spacious 11,000 square foot island residence known as Villa Nirvana. The residence was designed and built with the utmost care taken with every detail to create an island oasis and it's apparent. Rare elements such as the beautiful garden with fish pond and the sparkling negative-edge, glass tiled swimming pool with views out to the gorgeous blue Caribbean Sea have been interspersed within the sturdy concrete construction. The main house has a master bedroom suite, three additional guest bedroom suites and 4.5 baths all with imported plumbing fixtures, vanities and light fixtures. The great room is home to the kitchen, pantry, bar, living room and media center which all have panoramic sea views.

The vaulted ceilings throughout are attractive knot-free Cypress wood. All counter tops are imported African Blue Eye granite.

For overflow guests there is a one bedroom, one bath guest house, of equal quality to the main house. It comes complete with a fully-equipped kitchen, eat-in breakfast bar, large closets, storage areas and its own laundry room.

Combined the main house and the guest house have 5,000 square feet under roof and 6,000 square feet of outdoor space.

Other notable features of the property include a sauna, underground wine cellar, gated entry, covered parking for six vehicles, lush and colorful professional landscaping, security system, wired Bose speaker system, 60,000 gallon cistern capacity spread over 3 cisterns, water filtration system, Miami-Dade hurricane rated exterior doors and windows, 60-kilowatt diesel generator with two auto-transfer switches (ATS) and 7.5 kilowatt PV solar system with net metering and remote monitoring.

And where better to build such an upscale villa than within one of St. Croix's finest residential communities, known to most as Shoys/Anna's Hope. Visitors and owners are greeted by the smiling guard at the entry gate which is manned 24/7. The access roads are smooth and paved. The neighborhood is characterized by million-dollar-plus homes and has a lovely Caribbean Sea exposure complete with a sandy community beach just a short walk away. Shoys Beach is in a protected cove which often results in gentle waves.

Address: 109 Anna's Hope, St. Croix, VI 00820

Price: $2,990,000

For more information, please contact Amy Land-de Wilde at (340)-690-1213 or amydewilde@coldwellbankervi.com

Amy Land-de Wilde is the exclusive agent representing the St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands real estate market as a member of the Haute Residence Real Estate Network. View all of her listings here.

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Amy Land-de Wilde was hosted by Haute Media Group Cofounder Seth Semilof. Watch their conversation below.

The topics included Land-de Wilde’s illustrious career from moving to the Caribbean after a year abroad, strides towards opening then selling her own successful brokerage, and her eventual ascendancy as a leading specialist in luxury real estate.

In 1986, Amy Land-de Wilde became a licensed broker on St. Croix after a year abroad falling in love with colorful Caribbean diving, beautiful topography, the welcoming people, and the island lifestyle. She opened her own brokerage in 2001, which she sold to the Schmidt Family of Companies, Coldwell Banker’s largest affiliate operation, and happily remains a broker there leading the top-producing team. Land-de Wilde has received Coldwell Banker’s top production awards annually since joining forces decades ago. With a track record of representing the most significant properties on St. Croix, she keeps current with industry innovations, marketing trends, and all facets of real estate. Her clients benefit from her excellent negotiating skills, knowledge, and deep connections to the resources that benefit new and experienced Islanders alike.

Here are some of the questions and answers from the exclusive interview with Land-de Wilde.

Seth Semilof: You moved to the island. You were at the radio station for about five years and then you said, “I either want to come into the financial industry or the real estate industry.” Tell us about that.

Amy Land-de Wilde: I had a lot of good experience managing a radio station and starting in radio sales. If practice for any kind of sales job, you are dealing with an evaporating commodity. You have to have excellent not only people skills, but you have to be organized and follow up to develop good work habits. I really do credit that beginning as one of the reasons I started in 1986.

SS: When you started, things were hot. How long were they hot for? How long did it take you to get your first deal?

ALW: My story is unusual in a way because of what was happening in our market at the time. I had my first deal within a month and my first year was good. People always tell you and it is true that you have to be able to have the cash to support yourself for that period of time. I started doing a newsletter in 1986, which I still do today, so that consistency did not take that long.

SS: You built an amazing company and worked very hard to open it in 2001. Tell us a little about the reasoning behind selling it and when you made that sale.

ALW: I started the company in 2001 and at the time, it was just Land-de Wilde realty. Although Coldwell Banker had been talking to our company, which I finally did go to that larger company in another couple of years, I stayed at that company until she closed it. That is what started my company. Coldwell Banker continued, I continued, and that was the best decision ever, so I am very happy about that. When I sold in 2018, there were about 35 people, which is not huge for a company in the States, but I was eager to do that.

SS: How is St. Croix right now with the real estate market?

ALW: Real estate, strangely, was one of the businesses allowed to open since we managed other people's properties here from afar. It was very strict, but people were allowed to come see us to our island. People wanted to get out of their home, so we really benefited from a lot of people who came to visit and loved it who would never have.

SS: What advice would you give to somebody watching us, even a person that is in the business for six years and not as successful or someone having some success but not at that level? 

ALW: I would try to get brutal honesty from people they respect around them if they are not having the success that they feel they should be having. I would first definitely look within and say, “Am I doing my best? Am I spending the hours?” The flexibility does offer us benefits, but it is not 40 hours a week. Work-life balance is something that you need to create if you want to be successful in the confines of giving your all to your business.

For more information, please contact Amy Land-de Wilde at (340) 690-1213 or amydewilde@coldwellbankervi.com

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Amy Land-de Wilde presents

The Mill in Seven Hills! This three-bedroom, three-bathroom architect-designed residence with a studio apartment sits 525 feet above the blue waters of the Caribbean and enjoys a 270-degree view encompassing Christiansted, the north and south shores, and Buck Island. The Mill in Seven Hills blends traditional Danish West Indian architectural elements such as double-radius archways, windows, and doors with ideas from the American Southwest like rounded interior and exterior corners. Built in 1993, a sugar mill surrounds an interior stairway leading from the dining room and main floor to the master bedroom. The 1.1 acres is home to an African tulip tree, bougainvillea, poor man's orchid trees, pink cedar trees, Ixora, an African Baobab tree, aloe plants, Flamboyant trees lining the driveway, and native ginger Thomas.

There are three bedrooms in the main house each with a complete bath. The living room boasts a fifteen-foot ceiling, three sets of mahogany French doors, and dramatic views of the town, and the 100 undeveloped acres located adjacent to and south of the property. An outdoor kidney-shaped swimming pool is centered in a large tiled deck with dramatic views of the Caribbean. The kitchen features a gas range, mahogany cabinets, and a mahogany center island table, and two spacious windows overlooking the deck and back yard.

The lower-level apartment has gorgeous Caribbean Sea views to the west with mahogany French doors opening up to a private balcony and separate, exterior entrance. The Mill in Seven Hills includes a 12.5 KW propane generator with a 150-gallon capacity propane storage tank; two 25,000 gallon cisterns; a solar water heater; an outdoor gas grill; a gated entry; five surveillance cameras accessible by smartphone; and peace and quiet to match the scenery.

Address: 75 A&B Seven Hills, St. Croix, VI 00820

Price: $1,995,000

Photo credit: Corinne King

For more information, please contact Amy Land-de Wilde at (340)-690-1213 or amydewilde@coldwellbankervi.com

Amy Land-de Wilde is the exclusive agent representing the St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands real estate market as a member of the Haute Residence Real Estate Network. View all of her listings here.

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Amy Land-de Wilde presents

Mango Hill Greathouse, built in 2006 in the style of a traditional Caribbean plantation house, is situated on a private hilltop to ensure cooling trade winds and 360-degree sparkling sea views. The property features French doors, covered galleries, and graceful stone arches throughout. There are three very spacious air-conditioned bedrooms in the main house, all with en suite baths and egress to the upper-level, sea-facing gallery. In addition, there is a fourth balconied bedroom with a separate living room in the poolside air-conditioned guesthouse. The residence frames a 40’ heated swimming pool and faces the sea views to the northwest guaranteeing glorious sunsets! Mango Hill Greathouse, located in St Croix’s premier gated and beachfront community of Shoys, is a 10-minute walk to Buccaneer Hotel’s beaches, tennis courts, 18-hole golf course, beachfront restaurants, and spa. Christiansted’s art galleries, acclaimed restaurants, and shopping boutiques are a mere five minutes from Mango Hill Greathouse. The purchase includes an adjacent, buildable .73-acre lot that has gorgeous sea views. This bonus lot could be further developed, sold for additional capital, or kept for added surrounding green space and privacy.

Address: 18 and 19 Shoys, St. Croix, VI 00820

Price: $3,765,000

Photo credit: Corinne King

For more information, please contact Amy Land-de Wilde at (340)-690-1213 or amydewilde@coldwellbankervi.com

Amy Land-de Wilde is the exclusive agent representing the St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands real estate market as a member of the Haute Residence Real Estate Network. View all of her listings here.

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Amy Land-de Wilde presents 

Surround yourself in the well-preserved history of Clairmont Mill! This spectacular five-acre hilltop estate with sweeping Caribbean Sea views was once featured on the cover of Architectural Digest as one of the fantasy homes around the world and for good reason! The estate includes a distinctive five-bedroom great house that is built around and within a historic sugar mill – a rarity on St. Croix! There is plenty of indoor and outdoor living area all perfectly arranged around the 18th-century mill, with a gourmet kitchen at its base and a lookout bedroom suite at the crown of the mill—the crow’s nest. The great house hosts a swimming pool surrounded by ample deck space with incredible Caribbean Sea views in every direction. Three of the bedrooms, including a master suite, are housed inside the sugar mill. The lower-level executive suite is located on the same level as the great room, complete with a private lanai in a garden setting and bath en suite.

Additionally, there is an art room, with a half bath and wet bar, situated off the pool deck. The room’s romantic setting allows natural light and scenic views to fill the space – an inspiration for any artist!

This Caribbean estate has historic ruins, a detached cottage, classic architectural elements including grand archways throughout the corridor, soaring cathedral ceilings tied into the sugar mill, Caribbean-style shutters, Danish brick interspersed throughout, tray ceilings, and mahogany stairs. All of these amazing features were built into the sugar mill by the well-known builder, Michael Helm, in 1990.

Clairmont Mill is the dreamiest home in the Caribbean, no wonder it was featured as a fantasy home!

Address: 21 Clairmont Mill, St. Croix, VI 00820

Price: $2,950,000

Photo credit: Blake Gardner

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